50 Best Italian Restaurants near Spotswood

“I came here to say what a wonderful place this is. I ordered food from them last minute for both my sons birthday parties, they were more than accommodating and very helpful with when trying to decide what to get. More than anything the food was absolutely amazing, everyone at the party raved about how much they loved the food. I have ordered pizza from here before, but never catered. I am so glad that we did and we will certainly be catering with them again. Some of the tray we ordered were penna vodka, baked ziti, sausage and peppers, and chicken Francese... I also loved the Margaretta pie. The food all went.. Thank you for doing such an amazing job, we cannot wait to order again!“

“The owner here is so kind and flexible -- an organization that I am a part of catered food from Nunzios, and not only was the food incredible and flavorful (the blackened chicken pasta was a fan favorite!), but they were incredibly generous with the quantities, and were easy to communicate and work with. Will be getting food from here again!“

“Beautiful restaurant. Everything we've eaten has been delicious. Menu has great options. It's a little on the expensive side but makes up for it by being BYOB. The wait staff is very attentive and you never feel like it's too short or too long for you food. It was our second time there and won't be our last!“

“Had an early dinner on New Years Eve at Luca's . My first time there. Definitely have an excellent chef in the kitchen. I'll go back again .“

“Great place to have delicious food at good prices . The waitstaff was sooo friendly“

“Starting with the name Italian Touch you can feel the reminisce of Italy throughout this establishment although not too flashy this location makes you want to dress business casual. The service is Unexpectedly 5 star and the energy is stupendous.Ok on to the food.My wife and I had the pleasure to getting to know one of the cooks trying out their personal favorites and I can easily see what the hype is about.Each slice bring farm to table flavors with a brick oven crust.I must say the flavor is what you expect when you desire that flavor.Food is an art and a science and they nailed both.Excellent experience here. Will be back.Sorry no pictures this time.“

“Everything was good except for an honest mistake of charging us the wrong price. We didn't realize it until we got home. We've been to this place a lot and service and food are always good. We called but haven't heard back and didn't resolve the situation yet. Hopefully tomorrow.“

“Usually pick up pizza to go never disappointed in the quality and service.“

“Excellent service, not rushed, very attentive staff. Food was very good.“

“I came to Da Rosario with my family for lunch. It was so good from start to finish. Felice, our server, was awesome! He handled our daughter's gluten and dairy allergy carefully. She had the GF pizza with tomato sauce, and it was delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“My only complaint ,is we didn't realize there was a parking lot in the back. We parked on street on a Sunday, the pay station was blinking. We wrongly assumed it was broken or as it's Sunday parking was free Got a ticket, Freehold must be only town in NJ that charges for parking on a Sunday, so that pizza dinner was pretty costly“

“I love love LOVE this place. The owners are two old school Sicilians that reminded me of my Nonna and Nonno growing up, and the pizza was phenomenal! I also got their manicotti, and the sauce they make is exquisite. I'd absolutely recommend them, without question.“

“Fantastic customer service. Took great care to ensure we would be safe despite food allergies.“

“This was our 3rd time dinning and the place was very busy for a Thursday at 7 pm. The service was not as great as our last couple of visits. The food was excellent my only complaint would be the clams casino were a little small. My date enjoyed the soup and both of our entrees were great. We will be back soon.“

“Slice has quickly become our preferred destination. We appreciate every aspect of this establishment, particularly our support for family-run businesses due to their commitment to quality, consistency, and fair pricing. Frank makes the whole experience a very comfortable environment. Looking forward to visiting again, Frank!“

“The food is delicious and the taco pizza is unreal! All of the food I’ve tried is so flavorful and fresh. Love going in for lunch; they have the best and most filling slice selection. The pasta dishes are always on point for dinner! The owner is really nice, so upbeat and happy to see his customers. It’s a great place and a must go to to eat and support. The app makes ordering super easy too.“

“Finally able to get the five couples together. I requested a round table but was told they only accommodated up to six at their round. Was seated in a back room at a long table that ended up being perfect!!! Easy conversation. No one felt excluded as sometimes a long table can We did the primo family style Fried calamari Stuffed mushrooms Zucchini fritte Caesar salad Antipasto salad Bolognese Vodka pastas Chicken limone Veal saltimbocca Eggplant parmigiana And a sampling of desserts Mini canolis Mini eclairs Lemon bars Rainbow cookies The meal was amazing. Everything was delicious!!“

“The best tacos!! Keep it up always and you will never lack customers!! The delicious tacos al pastor and enchilada not to mention with their fresh and finely chopped onion their fresh cilantro the super fresh cucumbers, radishes, lemons that's how it should be! Just a little less fat but they are “

“Tomato Pies Italian Kitchen offers a decent dining experience with its cozy ambiance and Italian-inspired dishes. The menu selection is varied, but some dishes fell short of expectations in terms of flavor and execution. While the service was friendly.Additionally, the portion sizes seemed inconsistent, with some dishes being overly generous while others felt lacking. Overall, Tomato Pies has potential, but there are areas that could be improved to elevate the dining experience.“

“We really enjoy this place. The food is excellent and it has a very chill laid back atmosphere. The second time we visited this place was because the Mexican restaurant next to it had a one hour wait. I'm not waiting one hour and we need that the food here was good. My wife ordered a Italian Stromboli and I had pasta and octopus. They were both exceptionally tasty, and always come out piping hot. In addition, everyone gets a really delicious bread basket with different types of Italian breads, garlic, bruschetta and baked bread. The owner is always cordial and you can see him mingling around talking to people.If you are in town I would recommend this place. They are fully accessible, and will move tables around for you if you need them to be moved. The bathrooms are also accessible and there are some accessible parking spots available on the street, or in the parking deck behind the courtyard restaurant area. By the way the prices are really good.Wheelchair accessibility: This place is wheelchair accessible and that includes the restroom facilities.“

“For a mom n pop pizzeria, Carmela's sure is one of the best NY style pizzas that I've had. We ordered a large size cheese pizza, along with some garlic knots/bread. The pizza came out hot n ready from the oven. The cheese was just stretching away and the sauce was robust. The dough itself tasted very good. We sprinkled some red crush peppers and garlic seasoning/powder. Mmmmm more and more garlic. And more garlic. And wait....even more garlic. The garlic knots were delicious. They were heated warmAnd I asked them to lace it with extra garlic oil. A perfect combination of both items. There's a few tables inside and it's a simple looking pizzeria. They do offer pizza by the slices also.“

“We absolutely love Dolce's. The food is top notch, the owner John and his staff are the best, the prices reasonable, and it's the BEST restaurant to host a party! It is BYOB and they are the most accommodating staff around. They treat their customers like royalty so visit John and his team for the best food and get treated like a VIP! Thank you, John!! Randi C“

“Best pizza and food around!! Stall is so very courteous“

“I recommend any meal. The food is always delicious.“

“Incredibly good. I had veal parmesan last night as I do every time my work brings me to New Jersey. Best I've had after going to about 5 different restaurants in the area. Very tender and perfectly seasoned and prepared.The bread was addicting since I had 6 pieces and the service was excellent. Unfortunately I didn't catch his name.This will be the go to place when we come to work up here from now on.“

“The owner Sal very pleasant , the food is great , I recommend it to anyone who enjoy good food , the service is great , no matter what time is , lunch or dinner .“

“Food is excellent, amazing selection of specials and all that we had was so delicious! Pizza is by far the best pizza around! It’s cooked perfectly and flavors are just amazing! Staff were all terrific and make you feel like part of their family. Definitely returning and brining family and friends and letting everyone know about it!“

“The food was very good and we had a toddler with us and the staff was very good with her.l and couldn't be nicer. The atmosphere is happy and not too loud but enough noise that the baby did not bother anybody. It is a go-to place for us and it is a byob (bonus).“

“My husband and I go on a regular basis. They always treat us so special. We even have our own little table always waiting for us! The food and specials are phenomenal along with the superb service we always get. It truly feels like family!“

“Tony's Open Kitchen is a great Italian addition to the neighborhood. I recently went to dinner her with a group of 10. Everyone enjoyed their food. The pasta entrees were a hit and the Regolare Pizza was great (ohh.. that sauce). The service was fast and efficient. I ordered then eggplant parmigiana, which was awesome and a plentiful portion size. I liked the fact that it was not deep fried, but instead lightly battered and baked. The accompanying vegetables were all so flavorful and delicious. The complimentary bread was hot, fresh and tasty out of the oven. It's a BYOB, so that's a plus. I look forward to going back and trying some of the other entrees. Note: They charge 3% for using a credit card and will only do up to 3 credit cards per table. That created a bit of an issue with 10 people, since not everyone had cash on hand.“

“My granddaughter had her graduation dinner here. It was absolutely fabulous. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic service & the food was amazing. Can’t say enough how great this restaurant is. I would highly recommend this restaurant to family & friends.“

“Our server Allie was attentive and friendly. My bf and I shared a Cesar salad. The salad was fresh, chilled and delicious. I had the special pasta dish which had freshly made pasta, shrimp, tomato's,small mozzarella balls and arugula. It was out of this world delicious! My bf had a seafood and pasta dish, delicious. Gelato dessert was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal.“

“Food is always good and they are very pleasant“

“Great experience. The stuffed meatball appetizer is a must. My pasta with mussels was delicious. The mussels were the best I had at a restaurant. Service was very attentive. I would definitely go back again. Be sure to bring cash as the 4% credit card charge is annoying.“

“I was looking to have a small lunch after my son's communion and pretty much every place I contacted was like "4 hours and $80/pp" which is more money and time than I wanted. On a recommendation I contacted Pasquales Brick Oven on Ryders in Milltown and for MUCH less they gave us their side room for 30 people and it was FANTASTIC! It's BYO so we brought some beer and wine and they set up wine glasses and gave us more delicious food than I can even say-everyone went home with dinner for a few nights! Service was impeccable and I would recommend anyone having an intimate party check it out.“

“great food, great service!!! great menu..“

“So I just moved to the area. For the most part pizza is awesome. They just have to let it actually cook. I don’t like non- crispy pizza. Other than that pizza is A1.When we first went for take out. I didn’t have such a great experience. However this last time for delivery changed that.“

“Quite possibly the best pizza place in Jersey. Great nuanced taste – for example, the crust has this perfect texture – made extremely fresh with obviously quality ingredients. AND the people who work there are really cool and friendly. AND the prices are reasonable. It's a treat that I'm happy to go out of my way for (I don't live close by).“

“Although we have never dined in the restaurant, we have been to several private parties and just love the way they do things. Family style appetizers, pasta, salad and great choices. This last time we had steak, which we were apprehensive about but even that was tender and cooked perfectly.Parking: Plenty and easily accessible“

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….“

“7 Tower Covid-19. evening shift were truly happy and bless with a hot meal. Thank you!“

“I love the pizza from Cranbury Pizza. Moved to Jersey from Chicago over a decade ago. Pizza has always been my favorite. I loved Chicago pizza. Have tried many a pizza on the East Coast since then. It was not until I found Cranbury Pizza that I said, “Ahh….I think I can do this”. I would go for a slice of pizza and a salad, after taking singing lessons across the street, and then when dating my (now) husband, Mike. I don’t take the lessons anymore, and we’ve moved about thirty to forty minutes from the restaurant. After two years of being disappointed the pizza places around where we are, I asked my husband (on my birthday) to get me a cheese pizza from Cranbury Pizza. When he went to pick it up, the guy was so nice, he offered my husband an additional pizza, no charge! It was later in the evening, and the person who ordered it didn’t pick it up. When he got home with it, I was delighted to find that it was a second cheese pizza (my favorite). YUM. Let me tell you, I was HAPPY and thankful. It’s the only pizza I eat now. Even Michael believes it’s worth the commute.When I did eat at the restaurant, the staff was always amiable. Never had anything but great food and a great time. Love Cranbury Pizza!“

“These were actually surprisingly good. The full sub is huge, turkey was fresh, mayo tasted good.. no complaints with that one. The oil and vin made the bread on the other sandwich mushy quick, so eat fast. I'd compared these to tastee. It's not an Italian salumeria with the best quality meat the world has to offer, but it's world's better than subway and jimmy johns.“

“Everything was great will definitely go back“

“OMG... Thank goodness a true Diner has arrived! Moved to Morgan's Bluff 4 yrs ago and I was so disappointed with the Ocean diner. If you can't make a good breakfast or a decent hamburger, you're useless to me as a diner! Guiseppe and son Sergio have already made a name for themselves by serving awesome tasting food in abundance, great service in an immaculate and friendly environment. Love the way they come to each table to see if all is good...making you feel comfortable like they've known you forever!! Keep up the good work. Buena fortuna!“

“First time eating here, it is a quaint little place. I wasn't expecting live music but it was a welcome ambiance. Food was great, portions were very good. I got the chicken francese, my favorite go and got two large chicken breasts. Our waitress was young and didn't know the answer to a couple of the questions from our party but knew who to ask and quickly got back to us, so credit to her. The dessert cannoli was one of the best I've ever had. I would definitely come back.Parking: Small limited lot on parking, maybe 8-10 spaces, otherwise it is street parking.“

“As someone born and raised in New Jersey, I can tell you I’ve tried about a million different slices of pizza. What I’ve found is there are 2 types of pizza: good pizza, and fast pizza. Occasionally, you’ll come across a place who has managed to craft a perfect 50/50 split. Though rare, it is possible. I moved to this area about 3 years ago, and I have tried nearly every pizza joint in a 10 mile radius.When Nana’s came along, I was skeptical, as I had found a regular spot with decent enough pizza and was pretty happy. But one fateful night, we switched it up and tried Nana’s. I can tell you: I will be ordering Nana’s for as long as I am within an hour driving distance. Whether it’s pickup or delivery, our pizza has always been fresh and just crispy enough. The garlic knots are light and fluffy with plenty of garlic. The sauce is to die for. The wings are never burnt, and the ratio of breading to meat is a healthy one. Everything we have ever ordered from Nana’s has been a grand slam. It just works out they’re a 5 min walk for me, too! (Though most days we order delivery any way because we’re Mets fans and we can’t risk missing out on a single minute of them losing)Love you Nana’s! Keep being crispy ?“

“Found this spot on the way home to get a quick pie for my fam. We love pizza so we barely deviate from our normal pizza spots. This is one of the best kept secrets in somerset NJ. We are pizza purists and we've tried a lot of different places, we're spoiled since NJ has a lot of really good quality spots. We've only had the plain pie from here, so cant really speak to anything else but we love it and this has been our top choice for the last few weeks.“

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….“

“I live in the general area and drive by here all the time and when it pops up in GrubHub, I always want to try it but are usually ordering another kind of cuisine. However, this evening we finally did try it...and the only thing we are upset about is that we didn't try this place much sooner! ? We ordered a plain pie with extra cheese...big hot! Hot, fresh, and delicious with a lovely sauce. The buffalo wings were very tasty! We also ordered the grilled steak salad, which was fresh and flavorful, and the shrimp alla vodka...awesome vodka sauce! We will definitely be ordering again!“