Top 5 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Delight in Matawan

Tina Fumo

If you have food allergies or eat gluten free this is NOT the place for you. Last night my family ordered out from here and I ordered the gluten free chicken alla vodka. Several bites into the gluten free penne pasta I noticed several small ditalini pastas. I immediately stopped eating and further investigation reveals there were over a dozen ditalini pastas in the dish. We called up the store and the manager told us to stop eating it and that they only had gluten free penne and no other shape of pasta. We had them deliver another one and it arrived shortly after. Upon inspection of the new order, I find the same issue! Ditalini everywhere!! The problem is that nobody took the time to boil new water in a new pot to prevent the cross contamination. I have had celiac disease for more than half my life and this is not the first time this has happened to me or to other gfree people. It is common knowledge that restaurants keeps pots of water always boiling on the stove and reuse the water for multiple pasta dishes to cook in. I understand that it is easier to do this but taking the extra time could save someone their life in certain food allergy situations. Food allergies are no joke! I’ve spent the entire day sick to my stomach and in pain because of this careless mistake (which happened twice!). I have eaten here before without issue so I am very disappointed. I may be wrong but I was under the impression that Esposito’s took pride in their ability to be allergy friendly because I believe there is a family member of the owner or manager that is gluten free. I will unfortunately not be eating here again for my own safety. I’d like to clarify that this review only reflects my experience regarding the gluten free selections and acts as a warning to other gfree people. My family members have loved Esposito’s pizza for years and will likely continue to order regular menu items.

Joseph Gorman

Food is exceptional! Service with a smile, regular specials and great prices. Everything you need! Thanks for having Sicilian gluten free pizza! So refreshing to have a thick crust pizza again.

Willow Clark

We ordered takeout, gluten free, upside down, and chicken parm a la vodka. Great food, pasta sauce was the highlight of the food.

Eric D

This place is excellent! The pizza is the best I’ve had in a long time. Also the gluten free pie is excellent as well. You can’t tell it’s gluten free. Brian the manager is always super helpful and friendly.

Horace Orndorff