Growing up in an Italian household, standard Italian fare, like pasta or baked dishes, has become my favorite comfort food. Unfortunately, Italian food from chain restaurants like Olive Garden or Carrabba’s doesn’t hold the same appeal. Luckily, there is a perfect small traditional Italian restaurant right in scenic Spotswood: Gennaro’s Restaurant. 

Located at 100 Summerhill Road, this small locale is best known for its pizza. Toppings like  penne vodka pasta or eggplant rollatini make this dish unique while still retaining a classic Italian flair. My personal favorite is the Old World pizza, a thin crust pizza topped with chopped tomatoes, spinach and mozzarella. A personal pie costs about $10, while a large pie is $17.95.