Espo’s

Reviews

• Alicia W.

  star star star star star 30 August 2026

  You know what they say, if it's a crowded place, something's got to be good! Since Espos does not take reservations, we got there at 4:05 on a Saturday and there was already a few people waiting to get in when they open at 4:30.  By 5pm, the place was a packed house!
  
  We started with the hotsy totsy shrimp and mozzarella with red peppers... YUM!!  Followed by a house garden salad (comes with all entrees). The dressing was simple, but fabulous! We then enjoyed the veal parm, vodka rigatoni, hotsy totsy shrimp over linguini and the pork chop.  Nobody said a word for 10 minutes while we all stuffed our face. A sure sign the food was fantastic!
  
  Espos was a family run establishment for many years that my family would frequent while I was growing up.  A new owner stepped in and offers the same great food, but totally revamped the place for the better. Love how bright and airy the space is and also appreciate the car taken to keep some of the original details from the old space.  
  
  Excited to come back!!

• Garrett F.

  star star star star star 29 August 2026

  We are so happy that Espo's is back in business and had to make it for the grand reopening weekend!
  
  My wife and I have been dining here regularly since we first started dating (early 2000's) and were devastated to hear that they had to close at the beginning of the year. Nick and his team have done an absolutely stellar job reopening and renovating Espo's while maintaining its small town vibe.
  
  The biggest thing is that the food is just a delicious as it was before, the sauce still tastes the same, menu and food pricing are near identical (with a few key additions), the chefs and servers are the same great guys and gals as before, and the new and improved atmosphere is an improvement on the original Espo's dive but with some modern amenities.
  
  I wish Espo's the best and plan on to return as soon as possible!

• Ken K.

  star star star star_border star_border 27 August 2026

  I was happy that they reopened and the place is awesome.  Ordered the Steak with onions on top.  Steak appears to be a bit thinner and smaller than I remembered and a bit more expensive.  Understandable that the prices went up, but the quality of steak needs to be there as well.  I will give it another shot .

• Dana H.

  star star star star star 13 August 2026

  My husband and I went to Espo's last night with friends and it did not disappoint. We had the vodka rigatoni, veal parm, pork and hotsy totsy shrimp over linguine as our entrees and everyone loved their meals. Even just something so simple as the salad that comes with every meal was delicious. I also had a side of the vinegar peppers and I wish I could have bought a jar to bring home. The service was incredible and everyone there was over accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

• Mark C.

  star star star star star 11 August 2026

  Espo's back! It's a great sight in Raritan Nick did such a wonderful job of restoring the place.Keeping the old look but everything new and a bit brighter.As for the staff A+ old faces and some new ones friendly and attentive.As for the food it was on spot mostly the old menu with a few additions more appetizers drink prices are reasonable the total package. Bob would be proud as for me I'll continue to be a regular congratulations Nick and Kevin ,   Mark and Gina Cusati