SHINNSTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — This week on Restaurant Road Trip, 12 News' Makayla Schindler visits an Italian spot where family and food are at the heart of everything. From recipes passed down through generations, to a table that always has room for one more, you’ll feel like part of the family before the first bite.

While visiting Aloi's Ristorante Rigatoni, it's easy to see a restaurant rooted in family, as the walls are flooded with pictures of seven generations of loved ones and each item on the menu is dedicated to somebody. Owner and veteran John Aloi wants to show how family-oriented Aloi’s is by building a legacy with his family’s name.

Part of Italian tradition is passing down recipes from generation to generation. Aloi has many dishes that contain passed-down recipes, including hi

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