Quick Bite

A Friendly Neighborhood Pizzeria in Pennington

The main draw? Thin-crust pizza with vegan dough.

A mushroom-topped pizza at Osteria Procaccini in Pennington
A 1,000-degree oven, imported from Italy, imparts an appealing char to the pies at Osteria Procaccini in Pennington.

Osteria Procaccini in Pennington

STYLE

Neighborhood pizza place, in a strip mall, is a local go-to. Casual, with lots of seating in a large dining room and an overflow area near the six-seat full bar.

THE SCOOP

Owner John Procaccini opened in 2011. As Gretalia Hospitality Group, he and his partners have three artisinal pizza places, a pancake house, and sandwich shop and two Italian gelato outposts.

THE MENU

Thin-crust pizza with vegan dough is the main draw. A 1,000-degree ceramic oven, imported from Italy, imparts an appealing char. Try the Procaccini pie, a simple classic with house-made Sunday sauce, minced red onion, roasted garlic and Pecorino Romano cheese. Popular pies include the Tartufo DiGianni, with white-truffle oil, mushrooms and sausage, and the Neopolitana, nicknamed Salty Heaven for its anchovies, capers and Kalamata olives. A handful of salads make great shareable starters (or meals). The La Pera combines pears, Gorgonzola, walnuts and red onions in a spring mix. Pastas and sandwiches also available.

HEADS UP

Picnic tables out front offer outdoor seating in warm weather, and they fill up fast on weekends.

What are Quick Bites? Short takes on casual, affordable dining.

Restaurant Details

  • Cuisine Type:
    Italian - Pizza
  • Price Range:
    Inexpensive