A Taste of Italy in the Heart of West Virginia

Two places, one table. Italy in the recipes, West Virginia in the pantry, Charleston on the plate.

The Story

Family recipes, made in Charleston.

For owner Mark Chatfield, Ristorante Abruzzi is a tribute to the two places he calls home: West Virginia and Italy.

The menu is built on generations-old Italian recipes from his family, handcrafted and made to order, with pastas made for us by Charleston Bread.

Each dish blends authentic Italian tradition with modern Appalachian influence, rich in flavor, memory, and place.

Stuffed butternut squash at Ristorante Abruzzi in Charleston, WV

Chef Chase Collier, Executive Chef at Ristorante Abruzzi in Charleston, WV

James Beard Award Semifinalist 2025

In the Kitchen

Meet Executive Chef Chase Collier

Raised in Wise County, Virginia, Chef Chase Collier found his passion for cooking in Appalachian family traditions and the diverse cultural influences around him.

He started in the restaurant industry at 14, refined his skills through apprenticeships, and worked under the late Chef Nick Brewer and at The Block Restaurant & Wine Cellar. In 2025, he earned national recognition as a James Beard Award Semifinalist.

Now Executive Chef at Ristorante Abruzzi, he combines authentic Italian cuisine with Appalachian flavors and fresh, local ingredients, an approach that also earned him multiple awards at Taste of All 2022.

He lives in Saint Albans with his fiancée, Breanna, and two sons.

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What We Believe

Italian technique. Appalachian pantry. A table worth the trip.

Bucatini with meat sauce, a family-style Italian pasta at Ristorante Abruzzi in Charleston, WV

Family Recipes

Generations-old Italian recipes from the Chatfield family, handcrafted and made to order.

Seared steak with succotash and mushrooms at Ristorante Abruzzi in Charleston, WV

Appalachian Pantry

Wild-caught seafood, premium meats, and fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, from Hernshaw Farms mushrooms to JQ Dickinson salt.

Heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad at Ristorante Abruzzi in Charleston, WV

Seasonal by Nature

Our menu changes with the seasons, along with a daily soup and new feature dishes.

Glasses of white and red wine at Ristorante Abruzzi in Charleston, WV

By the Glass or Bottle

A wine list of Italian and international wines to pair with every course.

Taste generations of family recipes in Charleston.

Join us in downtown Charleston at the GoMart Ballpark for Chef Chase Collier's seasonal Italian menu. Call to secure your reservation.

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