ESPO'S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN GRILLE

AMAZING PIZZA..... THE MAMA MIA pizza is the absolute best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garden Pizza, Wrap, Espo Salad, Special White Pizza, Sandwiches, Peppers & Egg Sub, Sicilian Pizza, Sausage, Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries, Gnocchi Bolognese, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Eggplant Rollatini, Pizza Bianca, Franco Salad, Chicken Cheesesteak, Chicken Wings, Cannoli, Cheesesteak, Grandma Pie

Highly, highly, highly recommend Espo's!

Anthony was fantastic at accommodating my family during the loss of my Mother, and coordinating the food for her repast.

He was extremely thorough, compassionate, and his food spoke for itself. The quality and taste was amazing, to which we had multiple people ask where the food was from; the flavor in the chicken francese was amazing!!! Anthony was more than accommodating with every aspect of the food planning and I wish we could give a 10 star rating. We loved the fact it is family owned, and you feel that family feel walking through the door.

Thank you again for everything!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The pizza & sandwiches are fantastic! Gotta try the buffalo chicken pizza & the turkey sandwich.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best NY style pizza in south jersey! Nice thin crispy crust, flavorful sauce and top notch grande mozzarella! The owner Anthony was super nice and more than hospitable! Give this place a try! You wont regret it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Espo’s has been the family favorite in Ocean County for years for pizzas and catering orders. The food is always amazing and the staff is super friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches, Sicilian Pizza, Chicken Wings, Cheesesteak, Grandma Pie

Drive here all the time to get there chicken franchise!! Amazing food and awesome service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here and the food was fantastic and staff was very friendly. Definitely will be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great pizza and the owner was a really nice guy. Service was quick as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza Bianca

Anthony is hands down the best of the best when it comes to pizza he truly puts passion and love into every product that comes out of his kitchen As someone who volunteers his time to serve the lanoka harbor area Espos is my go to spot for food whenever I’m in town

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best pizza in the area by a long shot. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. Whenever we have a get together this is where we order from!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered their gluten free pizza for take out. Delicious! Best I’ve had in the area. I have several allergies and they took the time to grab the ingredient list and read through each of the ingredients for me. Additionally, they made the extra effort to get a new pan for me to ensure no cross contamination. Appreciate you guys!

My wife and I recently ate here. We shared a cheesesteak and another sandwich, which I can't remember the name of. That sandwich was very good, but of course, the cheesesteak won (that's our go-to sandwich). The cheesesteak was excellent. We also brought home a few slices of pizza for the kids, and they loved them. And we did too, because yes, we stole some bites 😉
Nice clean place, and very nice people there as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered pizza from Espo’s for my grand daughter’s 2nd birthday party. Pizza was great and Anthony always goes above and beyond for his customers. Best pizza in ocean county!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza Bianca

Came all the way from Philly for a pizza party. Pizza bianca changed my life. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza Bianca

In a town flooded with pizzerias and restaurants, one clearly stands out for me , my family and friends. It is Espo’s Pizzeria & Italian Grille. It is so much more than your typical pizzeria. Espo’s excels in everything they create, and the flavors of all their amazing dishes including their pizzas, make you pass the rest and drive straight to the best and that my friends is found at Espo’s. Conveniently located and family run by the absolute nicest people I’ve ever met, they pour their hearts and souls and amazing talents into their food and serve it with great pride and a mile wide smile. I’ve been a loyal customer now for going on 14 years since leaving North Jersey 18 years ago, and craving real pizza and Italian dinner dishes. The dinner dishes alone are reminiscent of those found in fancy Italian restaurants not strip mall located pizzerias. The soups and rice balls are my daughters favorites, and never ever go home without a freshly prepared cannoli filled right before your eyes. Not in the mood for Italian food? No problem Espo’s burgers are colossal in size and especially flavor. My other favorite is the Italian Hot dog which Espo’s sticks to the strict unwritten code of being served in a half round pizza bread and stock filled with goodness like all those I ate from my days up in Newark, NJ.
One thing I judge pizzerias on is the flavor of their crust, which I’m a stickler on due to my love of bread. Sauce is another thing huge on my list. Is it too sweet, too watery oily and thin, or is it flavorful with a blend of tomatoes and seasonings? Athena first time I went to Espo’s, Anthony gave me a sample of their secrets family recipe sauce in a cup and my eyes lit up and my palate awoke. That my friends is what made them stand out from the rest. Their portions are huge, prices even with today ever increasing rising costs are extremely affordable given the amount of food you receive and we’ve always had leftovers. Then here’s my final comment, that being the people there are so happy waiting and welcoming to prepare for you their creations to make your day a happier one and your belly full. Espo’s treats everyone like family and always leaves me and my family smiling out the door!

Parking: Espo’s is located in a large strip mall parking lot which is free and located at the intersection of Rt. 9 Main St. & Laurel Blvd. in Lanoka Harbor which is part of Lacey Township and close to Bayville which is Berkeley Township. There is a Wawa gas station and CVS Pharmacy conveniently located across from the strip mall.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wrap, Arancini, Espo Salad, Sandwiches, Peppers & Egg Sub, Sicilian Pizza, Sausage, Chicken Tenders, Gnocchi Bolognese, Eggplant Parm, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Eggplant Rollatini, Pizza Bianca, Chicken Cheesesteak, Chicken Wings, Cannoli, Cheesesteak