Calamari, chicken parm alla vodka, pear and arugula salad... delish! Food was very good and hit the spot. Looking forward to trying the pizza! Everyone is friendly! read more

Wow!!!! Completely blown away by this restaurant and already counting down the days until I'm back. We ordered several items to share and everything was generous in portion, even the side salads that came with pasta dishes. The clams and linguine had incredible flavor with a great amount of clams in each bite. Very satisfying. The eggplant pasta was also a standout: filling, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. The chicken pesto sandwich was good as well and came with fries on the side. However, the sesame seed pizza! WOW WOW WOW. Absolutely amazing and easily the most memorable item of the meal. Overall, a fantastic experience with delicious food and great portions throughout! read more

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We've gone here for years and it never disappoints. I had the margarita pizza last night and it was to die for. This place is legit awesome. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Margherita 16") Pizza (Large - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

They didn't have mushroom pizza at all. Nice, friendly service though. The pizza was ok.

This is going to be a full and complete review. I heard so much about how good Denino's Pizza is down the road on Rt 34 and that was the intended place to try. It was packed on a Friday night and we couldn't get in. At least not for 40 minutes or more. Another couple got tired of waiting and left for Esposito's and told us about it so we headed over. It was busy too but a 20 minute wait so we stayed. Our waitress was great. We were a party of four and we all just luv'd her. Being it wasn't Denino's which was the pizzeria we were hoping to go to our expectations dropped. However when our pizza arrived we all enjoyed it. Maybe a pinch small for a large pie but it was good. I would definitely go back if in the area again. Do note though if busy, their parking lot is small and very tight. There is a shopping center across the street that we parked in. read more

Absolutely delicious Italian food. We dined early on a Sunday and were the first customers. By the time we finished, there wasn't an open table. Fettuccine Alfredo, meatballs, chicken parmigiana sandwich with vodka sauce (substitute) cavatelli with broccoli, and spaghetti carbonara rounded out our selections along with slices of their signature vodka pie with sesame crust. Simply perfect. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - linguine carbonara. - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

This place has one of the best tortellini carbonara I've had. The portion size is so big I always have enough to take home. The wait staff is also very good very attentive and quick. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Tortellini Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

On a cold winter night in Jersy, we decided to order a few pizza pies from a family members recommendation. Our food: We ordered 2 cheese with 1 with regular crust and the other with their signature sesame crust and a line of pesto on the top . Service was quick and easy as the order was called in and ready as promised. We also ordered an antipasto salad and, for me, a delicious hot chicken soup. A Philly cheesesteak sandwich loaded with beef and provolone was split among our carnivores. Not 1 bite was left over, so I believe it was good. We choose to pick up although we saw plenty of tables to eat in. Would absolutely return again. read more

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I still really enjoy this restaurant, I recently did a big take out order and their quality of food was consistent across the board. My Brooklyn Square pizza was fresh, the Buffalo and the barbecue wings were made to order, with sauces on the side and the pepperoni pizza was crispy and thin. As always, I do get their salad because their house vinaigrette is one of my favorites! read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Chef Salad - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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New location! Moved across the street. Very pretty dining room inside. Very spacious. The dinner menu is large and has a lot of variety. I got the baked ziti. Huge portion (enough to share); comes w salad and bread. read more

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Overall: 3+ just above average but not a 4, the crust had a great taste but the pizza was burnt on the bottom and very hard to chew Inside: very busy, lots of seating but the atmosphere was booming with the amount of people walking in and out and talking. Service: our waiter on a friday night was superb. She was very attentive and was always helping us with our waters and even splitting the pasta to share Food: upon seating you're given some garlic bread and marinara that was perfect! the signature pesto pasta had just the right amount of cheese and the flavor was wonderful however it was indeed burnt on the bottom. Hard to swallow. The carbonara was a little over cooked but the amount of bacon was almost every single bite. The sauce could've had a little more seasoning read more

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Yall! The food here for the price is soooo good!! We have had some pretty good food here. The lunch portions are so generous. We ordered the soup and sandwich and also a salad portion. We could not have eaten all of it bc there was so much. Staff was wonderful and the restaurant was very clean. Love it here and would be coming back here again. We ordered food from here to go before coming here today and it was good so good that we came back to eat inside the restaurant. For the price, Esposito is pretty good. I wished they had a few more salad dressing that's made in house. That's all I would want from here. read more

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The best pizza hands down in matawan. Love the fresh dough and amazing sauce. Vodka napoli is my go to along with chicken parm. Amazing ambiance. Love this place. read more

Chicken franchise, pasta fagioli and the brooklyn pizza is my favorite. Always consistent.

ordered a pie and it was severely undercooked. Monday afternoon, no excuse. $24 for a plain pie with a $6 tip so $30 for raw dough with average sauce and cold cheese. hard pass read more

Pizza was ok. Not enough topping and the dough was really thin. I am finding it really hard in New Jersey to find a decent pie.

Esposito's is a very nice pizzeria both inside and out. The building is very nice looking and the inside is comfortable and spacious. The workers are very nice and always make sure to check in to see if they can get you anything else and to see how you are enjoying the food, which you will. The sesame crust pizzas are amazing and definitely different. They almost taste like you are eating a pizza hero. The regular pizza is also fantastic. Definitely recommend this especially for the sesame crust pizza. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Sesame crust pizza with capicola - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

The new location is very spacious and love what they have done to it. Wait to be seated for less than 15 minutes on a Saturday night, so it was not bad at all. The service was exceptional, but the pizza was mediocre this time around. The pizza had a ton of oil on top due to the pesto, was not crisp enough, and seemed undercooked. I hope to come back again though and try some of their specialty pies. read more

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The signature sesame crust pizza was awesome. Visited this pizzeria specifically for this menu item and was not disappointed. Loved it. Going back soon. read more

Thus is the second time I went in oerson to order a pie.I specifically asked for extra well done...Once again...They're not even close..It's the most frustrating thing after getting home to find a floppy doughy pizza. They weren't even busy on this Labor Day Saturday... To many other places to go where they actually listen to what you order... Get it together guys read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Ordered in a couple of sandwiches for the first time. We like trying all the local places to keep business local. Orders through DoorDash and food came in a timely fashion. We ordered a mushroom cheese steak and a meatball parm. The cheese steak was on the cold side, but the meatball was warm. This was a late day, around 7:45 PM order and delivery. The bread was below average based on similar places we have ordered the same type of sandwich's from all locally. The meatballs were tasty but lacked sauce and the cheese was stuck to the tin foil it was wrapped in. I wish more place used containers for these sandwiches which prevents this cheese from sticking to the foil. The cheese steak was a zero in all aspects. It was lacking cheese, hardly any steak, zero taste and as mentioned, not warm at all. The bread was so dry I tried just eating the food without the bread and gave up due to the lack of taste. Off night? Maybe, but I doubt we will be trying this place again any time soon. read more

Went on a Friday night to catch up with a friend and dined in. No wait time, thankfully. The service was nice. It'a quite a nice place to dine in, compared to other more pizzeria-style restaurants. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

They have two locations: one in Matawan and the other is in Manasquan. While I have visited both, the one I'll be writing a review on is the one in Matawan. Fun fact about me, I absolutely adore pizza. In fact, when I was pregnant, pizza was one of my top cravings. I love going to different pizzerias and trying their pies. I've learned from one of my fellow Yelpers to always order a margarita slice before ordering any other specialty pie to truly be able to taste the sauce first. Esposito's offer special menu items at all different price points for each day of the week. This casual eatery is more than just a pizzeria but their claim to fame is their sesame seed crust pizza. I've tried their sesame seed margarita slices, eggplant parmesan sandwich, various salads, calamari and most recently, vegetable combo. All are very good but not excellent. I love the crust but it's the sauce that prevents me from giving it the 5 stars. I want to taste a burst of acidic tomato flavor from the sauce but instead, I find the sauce a tad bland. I am disappointed but the crust more than makes up for it. Their crust is slightly crispy on the outside and yet is soft and pliable as you handle it. It's on the drier side and not overly chewy. Whenever I frequent the establishment, I always see them making the pies from scratch. This place is a neighborhood pizzeria where they always offer a friendly smile and good service to everyone that stops in. They honor most credit cards and during the pandemic, they offer take out. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Vegetarian Combo - $19.95; Peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli and eggplant - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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Awesome spot for sesame crust pizzas (their speciality) many different kinds of pizzas to order. Many vegetarian options. Pizza tastes better hot so better to eat in, but they also offer a take out counter separately. We love coming here for a weekend lunch. read more

I ordered 2 hero's at 4:47pm. I called at 6:10pm asking when I can expect deliver. They said its out for deliver, an hour and 20 minutes after I ordered. Another 15 minutes later, I called back. They delivered to some other address. I ordered online, impossible to get the wrong address. Never ordering from Esposito's again. read more

I ordered. Calamari w a spicy red sauce and when I took it out it had a rank fishy nasty ass smell and it was chewy. The smell was so bad I threw the entire thing out bc I was home. I called them and explained and they credited me . read more

Best pizza I've had in my life ! Best pizza I've had in my life ! Best pizza I've had in my life ! read more

Great pizza and fresh salads. Can get busy for delivery but pickup is always quick. Friendly staff and great eat in atmosphere make Espoito's a must try. read more

OMG! One of the best tasting Pizza slices ever. Hot sausage with pesto, caramelized onions on a sesame seed crust highly recommended! I wish I lived nearby. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Hot sausage with caramelized onions, pesto on a sesame seed, crust, phenomenal! - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Great pizza and speedy delivery Was still nice and hot when arrived Will be my main go-to for pizza read more

Dropped in here the other day and ordered a pepperoni stromboli. Sadly, the plastic casing was still in the pepperoni. I mentioned it to the server, and she told me it was "just the casing". I showed her how every piece seemed to have some sort of plastic on it. I even peeled it off a few pieces and showed her. She's like that's just the casing. Like, I know the difference between plastic and casing. Either way, I don't want that on my pepperoni. Place is fine. Local spot. But probably just stick to the cheese pizza. Leggets, Squan Tavern and Qua are a lot better places. And the ambiance is not the great. Just feels boring. Like could use some music or something to liven the place up. read more

Dined in here several times already and have had a positive experience each time! The service is always quick and friendly. We have tried the focaccia sandwiches, caesar salad, calamari, and personal pizzas. All the food has excellent flavor. We will definitely be back again and would also consider Esposito's for any future catering needs! read more

Vodka sauce pizza with sesame seed crust!! So delicious. Their sauce is super creamy and full of flavor. The personal size pizza is more than enough for me. So glad I found this amazing new spot. Next time I am in the area in Jersey, I will be coming by again with friends. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Vodka sauce pizza - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Our third time having Espositos, but our first time dining in. The place was fairly busy considering it was a Monday night. We got the mussels marinara, fried calamari, sesame seed pizza special #1 and chicken Marsala dinner entree. - mussels marinara: delicious! Marinara sauce had good flavor - fried calamari: very lightly breaded and tasted fresh - pizza: we loved that the sesame seeds not only coated the crust, but also the underside of the pizza. Definitely a generous portion of sesame seeds for a good price. My only complaint was that the pesto was VERY oily - I couldn't eat the slice without the oil dripping all the way down my hand and forearm. - chicken Marsala: delicious, served with choice of pasta as well as small salad and fresh baked bread (have to ask for the bread) read more

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Great pizza and wings never disappoints try the sesame sead crust and the wings with sauce on the side

Young staff with excellent manners. Food was mediocre compared to the past restaurants to have owned this building I'm happy it's Esposito now. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - As a person growing up in this town, I would pay $$$$$$ any amount to have this Buffalo Calamari - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

This was our first time visiting the new location. We ordered takeout for our mom's birthday and decided to try a variety of their dishes: chicken, veal, seafood, eggplant, etc. Overall, the entrees were good and generously portioned. We had enough leftovers for another meal or two afterwards. The eggplant parm was a bit dry and not as good as other places I've been to. The chicken francese and veal & pepper parmigiano were very good, though. Taking into account their prices for these portions, we'll come by again. read more

Esposito's Pizza & Pasta - Italian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

I would be giving this place 3 stars for the option of a having a gluten free menu but in all other aspects from quality of the food to service this place is at best a 2. We ate last night at 730 pm and our service was horrible. Our waitress sat in the corner of the restaurant with her other coworkers. It seemed like you needed an act of God or a environmental disaster to get her to move off her Butt and service us. Once she did we asked questions like what the soup of the day was. She said she'll get back to us. One hour later she returned saying she forgot to ask. The food we did order came an hour later but it was far from fresh. While we had fresh melted cheese, our chicken parm was old and leathery. It was salty too. I cannot stress how stale it was. Our sauce and pasta was okay too but for a $18 dish I expected fresh cooked chicken. I likely won't be returning to Esposito's. I'm sorry. It may have served you well but having a bunch of bratty young adults who are unenthused to take care of their patrons service old expensive stale chicken is not my idea of a night out of eating. read more

OK, I should review my Espositio's experience since this is the second pie during Covid-19. A review of pizza is subjective due to ones initial introduction of this savory carb and fatty food adored by all. My first pizza slice was a NY pizza from a pizza joint located near the corner of Bayard and Mulberry Street in N when I was 8 . It was a thin crust, kinda soggy, and loaded with cheese... a classic NY slice dripping with grease and piping hot from the re-heat in the oven. When folded to create that ridge to give the slice some stability, grease would drip out the back of the crust. Anyone who's had a true NY pizza would identify with would know what I'm talking about. Esposito's is not this. It is a artisan pizza... a dryer crisp crust with basil tomato sauce and topped with an abundance of lower fat cheese. Is it a thin crust... no .... but the edges are thick, crisp and not chewy. The tomato sauce is light .. a bit tart... a bit sweet ...infused with a bit of basil and a bit of olive oil...it's flavorful but doesn't overpower the pie. The cheese is abundant but not greasy/oily. I've gotten 2 pies, separate occasions, from Esposito's. One was a veggie speciality and the other was topped with sausage. Both were good. The crust, sauce, cheese and topping ratio was balanced to the point that nothing overpowered or outshone the basic key ingredients. Takeout was a breeze....call, place your order, pay via CC, go and pick-up. I trust Espositio's during CV-19. The eatery is clean, employees are courteous and they adhere to the necessary CV-19 requirements. Bottom line....Espositio's makes a good artisan pie!! Their specialty pies are BOMB and would recommend them over the plain cheese or "add topping pies". Stay safe everyone, keep eating and enjoy life!! read more

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Ordered a Chicken Cheesesteak, with Provolone & Mushrooms Tastes like beef steak with no cheese or mushrooms. It's dry and disgusting, with lots of bread and little meat and no cheese! Called and spoke with Cara, sent pictures at her request. She called back to tell us it's chicken and she can see the mushrooms and cheese. I have it in front of me, I know what I tried to eat, but couldn't! read more