620269 Fri May 15 21:16:40 -0700 2009 7 12 Boston Area 0 4688546 I've driven by this place several times and it looks quite appetizing. Anyone try it? http://www.esperiagrill.com/ Fri May 15 21:16:40 -0700 2009 229023 robertlf 1 4688559 Pork Gyro is spectacular with caramelized, salty delicious porky goodness. Spinach pie/Spanikopita is also quite tasty. Fri May 15 21:23:51 -0700 2009 4688546 259496 iloveporkbelly 2 4690364 I went today. The pork gyro is indeed excellent. The rotisserie chicken was also excellent. The pizza, however, was terrible. The egg-lemon soup was ok. Aegean in Watertown does a much better avgolemono soup. The restaurant itself has large windows which makes for a very pleasant experience. They have a showcase of hot and cold meze. It was pretty good. We tried the eggplant, tzatziki, hummus and falafel. The eggplant and falafel were particularly good. As we over ordered, there was no room for trying the desserts. :-( Sat May 16 18:25:35 -0700 2009 4688559 229023 robertlf 1 4688588 I've eaten there many times because it's the best homestyle Greek food in the area. Moussaka, Pastistio - both with a silken bechamel - excellent spinach pie and very good lamb. They don't have octopus. I also go there because of the rotisserie chicken, which is very lemony and herby. I've never had the pizza - they used to be Brighton House of Pizza. Of the side dishes, the best are spinach rice and the roasted potatoes. The egg-lemon soup is delicious, with a rich lemon tang, though a few times she forgot to thicken it. The bisque is fantastic. Fri May 15 21:46:17 -0700 2009 4688546 71350 lergnom 2 4690908 bhop had awful pizza. anybody know if it's the same owners? Sun May 17 05:19:02 -0700 2009 4688588 30273 hotoynoodle 2 4693643 Been to Esperia twice for take out. Heartily second the Pastistio and spinach pie. I'll have to try some of the others mentioned. Mon May 18 08:20:57 -0700 2009 4688588 13803 gourmaniac 1 4693027 I believe Esperia is owned by the same family who owned the pizzeria that was there beforehand. I was never at the pizzeria, and have never ordered pizza from Esperia, so I can't comment. For pizza in Brighton I go to Brighton House of Pizza which I think is the best non-gourmet NY style pizza in the area (and very close to my apt. helps). Esperia is great. They're a family run home style Greek restaurant. The husband and wife are always working behind the counter and typically their son is working the cash register. My girlfriend grew up in Newton and we used to drive out to Farm Grill in Newton, and since Esperia opened we've been going to Esperia. We've stopped at Farm Grill a few times when we've been in Newton, and we both agree that Esperia is better. The Greek dressing is terrific (it's heavy on the garlic). The Gyros and sides are also terrific. They serve beer and wine if you are eating at the restaurant. They must be doing well because they are now closed on Sundays (including Sunday nights for take-out). The Negatives: My only real gripe with Esperia is that it's a bit slow, especially if you're getting take-out. Make sure to call ahead, otherwise, if you show-up and order for take-out, expect to wait. A slight negative is the parking. They share one of the smallest parking lots ever with Dunkin' Donuts, but I've always been able to find somewhere to stop. Sun May 17 22:38:41 -0700 2009 4688546 174030 snifflyfro 2 4693817 It is the same family. There was an article about how they switched over the food. The mother's name is Georgia and she's the cook. Don't know the dad's or their two boys' names. I was impressed with her bechamel and asked about the cooking. She told me, in essence, that Greek food needs to be made by hand in small batches like it's a home. Takes a lot of pride in her food. Does anyone know how this upscale counter style of restaurant became popular? Mon May 18 09:10:20 -0700 2009 4693027 71350 lergnom