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    Grotto Pizza - Dewey Beach

    2.8 (136 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pappardelle Alfredo
    Angie C.

    Are you even at the Delaware beaches if you're not eating Grotto's? We are here for a week and have visited the Rehoboth Ave. location a couple of times, which is our go-to location because they allow dogs on their patio. But we are staying in Dewey so, one evening when everybody was exhausted and didn't want to go out, we decided to get takeout from this nearby, newly remodeled location. The old location here had an outdoor space where dogs were allowed; sadly this one does not. But it is a big, shiny new location and the whole thing opens up to let the nice weather soak in, like during this beautiful October week. Although I know their pizza is a little divisive, we love it. But we've had it a lot this week so this time we got something different and went with pastas. My pappardelle Alfredo was surprisingly tasty for coming from a pizza shop, and came with two slices of garlic bread. Since I didn't realize this I had also ordered a side of cheesy garlic bread, which came with about six pieces. I placed the order online which was quick and convenient, you get an estimated pickup time and they were spot on with it. There are a number of spaces alongside the restaurant to park if you are stopping in for pickup and the person who waited on me was extremely quick to help me and offered plates, utensils and napkins, which I would have forgotten if the offer wasn't made. A solid Grotto's location in my experience so far; I'm sure I will have more!

    Eddie K.

    No beach vacation in Delaware is complete without pizza from Grotto's. This place hasn't changed much since my beach house days in the early 2000s. You can order your pizza online and choose a pick up time. Just be warned, during their peak hours they will close the online ordering/take-out service so they can accommodate their in-dining guests. They do have expanded outdoor seating now. My daughters loved their pizza so much they wanted it again the next day. Large cheese pizza is the way to go, but I also like their large pepperoni pizza. They use Fontina cheese instead of mozzarella, which gives it more taste. I recommend taking the pizza to go and eat it at the beach.

    Lemonade hit the spot!
    Patrick P.

    We just got in town today for vacation. We used to live here but it's been a few years. The food was good as we remembered but the service was just ok. We asked about the popcorn (we moved right before the pandemic) and were kind of rudely told it's been gone 2 years. Well, we haven't been here in two years so we wouldn't know, that was why we asked. The popcorn and balloons and gelato were the reasons Grotto was their favorite place to go. I guess it's 1/3 ... kind of. They don't keep the gelato soft anymore, frozen in the back so it's pretty hard. My daughter still woofed it down, but you could tell it wasn't the same. Our server forgot my wife's beer, and two condiments we asked for when ordering. I will say we enjoyed the music. And the atmosphere was beachy which was fun. There was one younger man in a red tshirt and he seemed to be hustling all over the place. Maybe everyone else was off because it was a rainy day. Again, food was great all around. Kids loved the mac n cheese, chicken and fries. Lemonade and apple juice were hits too. Enjoy!

    Crab soup

    The crab soup bowl 5.99 special night. And it's good. The service is pleasant. Calzone and marinara great.

    Pepperoni and mushroom. Because when you can only choose 2 toppings sometimes you freak out and pick the first two that come to mind.

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    Bartender Amy is incredible !!! Our food came out promptly and warm! U can't go wrong with the pizza.

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    A historical must for my family. Food was delicious as always. We always stop here when coming to the boardwalk to see the water.

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    People were rude. Food was wrong. They ignored me when I was at the pick up window. Plus the bathroom was dirt.

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    Using the Portnoy scale, Grotto was a solid 8.2. Very little flop and the crunch was audible. Great job folks!

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    Returned my food. Overcooked boneless wings. Tried to put a fork in and it flew off the table.

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    Dee-liciousness Sure beats Papa Johns & Dominoes! Definite must try. The pizza is on point!!

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    Reminds me of 7/11 pizza I'd probably only eat this again lit out of my mind. I mean the pizza isn't bad but it's not good.

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    Swung through here for lunch after some work meetings in Easton, Maryland and didn't regret…read more The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the food (Caesar salad with crabcake and dynamite shrimp) was tasty. The service was also great, with multiple waitresses checking on us constantly. They treated my pup Griffey famously! He won Dog of the Day and the owner came and said hi. After lunch and a walk on the beach, my pup was toast.

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