The more I visit Grotto Pizza at any location, the less satisfied I have become. Most recently on Dupont Hgwy in Dover. Waitress seemed to be newly arrived from another planet as she was always somewhere else. Service at last 3 Grotto visits, not all the Dover location, had exceptionally below average service. Food average at best. You would think an Italian restaurant this lose to Philly would have higher quality Italian standards. read more

Ate here for the first time about two weeks ago. It took me time to write the review as I really want to be sure that I am fair with this review......here it goes..... Went here with a friend and we ordered a large pepperoni pizza. How bad could this be? The pizza was not good ( not even hot), barely had any flavor. I know a lot of people like this place. However, I do not. It was not very clean, the food was not good and the drinks were over priced. If you are looking for a night out to eat pizza and drinks....do not come here. I am thinking other people really love this place for the price for kids as they do have a large variety of different pizzas. I just don't know why anyone likes this place. I am a firm believer that if a restaurant does not make good pepperoni pizza, then don't try any of the other pizza.... Therefore, I will not try any other type of pizza here. Let alone return. read more

This pizza is so gross. They were selling pies at the Nascar event and besides being overpriced, there was barely any cheese on it. It was thick and cold. Too much nasty sauce. I guess they were more concerned with getting as many out at one time, quality wasn't their concern. I wouldn't recommend ever eating at any location read more

Food was great but our server was terrible. It took her forever to come back to our table to take our order and when she did she was not engaging at all and acted like it was an inconvenience. She did not take our menus after taking our order. So they got left on the table. I ordered a drink from the bar and it took 15 minutes till I got it. We had no silverware or napkins with our appetizer and had to flag down another server to get that, because our server never came back to check on us. When our pizza arrived we had no plates or napkins so the food runner had to get that for us. Then our appetizer that we had finished sat at our table the whole time we ate dinner and was never romoved till she asked us if we needed a box for our pizza. Needless to say it was a headache and would have never came but we had a gift card. Next time we will go somewhere else or do carry out. read more

Dover has a Grotto Pizza place. Finally! I like to say that Delaware is famous for three things. Tax free shopping, speed traps, and Grotto Pizza. I really like the pizza. We had seen that this location was coming to the spot that was formerly occupied by Atlantic Books. It is a big location, and it is big inside. Don't let a lack of parking out front fool you into thinking that the restaurant is full up inside. Since my in-laws live in Dover, this will be the Grotto that I frequent the most I would think. The fourth thing that Delaware is becoming famous for is Dogfish Head beer. The Grotto restaurants I've been in, in Rehobeth and in Seaford have carried Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA on tap. The waitress originally had me a little concerned when she didn't mention this delicious brew after I asked for a list of beers. "Oh and we have Dogfish..." Whew, and yes! The pizza we had is called "The Bakers Choice". It's basically a supreme pizza. The server asked if we wanted anchovies. My wife said she'd have them on the side. That was a nice touch. The pie has a nice flavor. Good crust, tasty cheese and meats. I think what makes the pizza is garlic. That may be the secret ingredient. Grotto serves a full menu, beyond pizza, and has a selection of hand made gelatos for dessert. We skipped that part of the meal, but they do look good. The rest room was clean. One of the no-water urinals was kind of backed up, but on the whole it smelled and looked okay in there. The cost of a pizza, a large serving of craft beer, and iced tea for Marletha? $26. Can't beat that. read more

I don't usually eat at chain restaurants because the food often includes TBHQ, BHT, sodium benzoate, and other artificial ingredients I'd rather not consume. But since Grotto Pizza is a small chain, I thought perhaps they would have some all-natural items on their menu. I emailed them and they were nice enough to email me back, saying that their cheese pizza is all-natural. They said that they couldn't be more specific than that since the menu and ingredients varies some from location to location, and that we'd have to ask the manager about each specific menu item at our location if we wanted more choices. And so we went and ordered a cheese pizza. (Husband ordered ground beef on his half of the pizza. You know how husbands are. They need protein. They're still growing boys, after all.) Our barely smiling server brought it to us after a brief wait. The wait was long enough to bake a pizza, but not so long that we were wondering when the pizza was going to show up. The pizza is a thin crust. It bends in a half like New York style pizza. The cheese is baked right on top of the dough. Then comes a swirl of sauce on top of the cheese layer. I must admit, the swirl pattern looks really appetizing, makes you want to dive right in. But it makes for an uneven ratio of sauce to dough to cheese. The cheese was really melty and stretchy. It gives you that nice cheese pizza feeling you craved at age 5, where you pull a piece of it and the cheese stretches between your fingers big time. But the cheese is too greasy. The sauce is too sweet. And the crust is lackluster. So yes, I've had better pizzas. However, I think if I was age 4-12 again, this pizza might be my pizza standard, for the pretty swirl, sweet taste, and stretchy-just-like-a-TV-commercial cheese. The place is very casual. There was a small handful of servers milling about acting like they didn't have anything to do. There's a bunch of brightly colored flavors of gelato to tempt you at the counter as soon as you walk in. They seemed too neon to be tempting to me, however. There's a TV (with remote) at every booth. There's a small arcade for the kids and teenagers. There's a separate bar for the drinkers that want to watch ESPN. And there's plenty of booths and tables for those that want to sit down next to their friends and text their other friends like normal people. So yeah, this place is fun for the whole family. read more

Grotto Pizza - Dover - A cheese pizza with one half ground beef. They spiral the sauce right over the cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Dover, Delaware

Love their chicken fingers. Haven't eaten at a Grotto Pizza in a good ten years and these were exactly as I remembered. Tender and flavorful. Very good! We ordered pizza too. Not my favorite but pretty good. Definitely try the chicken fingers. read more

Pizza was just ok..if you like Chef Borodee Pizza you love Grotto's. The lettuce on my tossed salad seemed old. The wings when it's not happy hour are over a dollar a piece. The service is great and free popcorn. read more

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got my grotto pizza with extra cheese home to find that most of the cheese was off the pizza and in the corner of the box. this was very offensive especially being that the price for extra cheese cost $2.20!!! read more

Well, first time here. Nothing special. Typical chain restaurant food. Had the wings and they were over cooked. Meatball sub had too much sauce and cheese. Expected more because of other reviews. read more

I LOVE grottos pizza it is my FAVORITE pizza and i have always loved it ever since i was a kid my parents used to take me here on my birthday and it usually held up to my expectations. That was until I went to the dover location. It was like my pizza was made but a high schooler and rushed I do not think it was cooked all the way because the dough was still a little chewy which is defiantly not how it ever tasted. My wifes salad which was supposed to be a crispy chicken salad came with just one lump of chicken not even cut up and a very small amount of dressing. I defiantly wont be coming back to this location which sucks because I live so close so THANKS ALOT GROTTOS. read more

I just had dinner at Grotto Pizza and I am so very happy I decided to try them (I pulled into Chipoltle, but they were too busy, thank goodness) I ordered the Southwest chicken bolis and a side salad. The salad was good size and had onion, black olive, cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Really good house salad. The southwest chicken bolis, basically a calzone, was fantastic! The portion size was huge. There was a nice spicy flavor which I really like. The manager recommended adding the honey Chipoltle sauce which comes on the pizza. You really don't need the sauce, but it was a nice extra kick. I would highly recommend Grotto Pizza; the food was great, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was family friendly and very pleasant. The price was very reasonable. I dined solo since I am out of town for work, but I felt very comfortable. read more

Service is always consistently good, as is the food. I recommend the stromboli and the prosciutto walnut salad. Also, the service at the bar is fantastic. read more

Well good job guys you made the worst pizza I have ever tasted stop freezing your cheese and for the love of God season your sauce. DONT COME HERE !!! read more

Stopped in for a quick meal at the bar. Ordered Ravioli with sausage and it arrived looking like one of those plates that are used in showcases or preview stations. It also tasted like a preserved mess it truly was. Btw, two bar tenders were so incompetent, with a 2/3 filled bar they needed shift manager to bail them out. Can't imagine what happened over Race Weekend. #crushed #blowntire read more

Still a pretty new spot. The bar is an ideal spot for an event. Staff is nice and the pizza is good. Need a little more deals though.

Fast service, great hot food & fast on getting refills. Made sure we had what we needed

Good pizza, nothing to rave about. My takeout order was ready when I got there. The place seemed nice inside and the staff was friendly. It was a little more expensive than the other chains around town. read more

First time there, Had Onion Rings and a regular pizza, Best onion ring i have had in a while. The pizza was great, it has a thin light crust. Service was very great. My new favorite pizza place in Dover. read more

The perfect place for our family of 6 (7th is away in Paris)! After an exciting day on the beach (full of the scary reality check that parents have no relaxation at a beach with kids that involves big waves)....it was perfect to head to the boardwalk and find this place! Our family has to have the gluten free option so it can be challenging sometimes to find a place that caters to those needs. Oh but Grotto's was on it. The wait was 5 minutes. We got a front seat, which gave us such a beautiful view of the ocean and the sunset. Pretty Exhale. Our waiter was tentative. We had a these loaded french fries/potato skins with bacon and jalapeños that was off the chain! Only complaint was how small the plate was! Yes, so the cheese was that velvetta cheese of your child hood...yes the kind that turns into instant cellulite....but hey. i don't know what to say. yes, i ate it. The pizza was solid. Nothing to dramatic but it definitely wasn't bland. You know how you can get those thin crust pizzas that are bland and nearly burnt? Well they didn't burn it. It had a decent flavor. Then the gluten free pizza crust was just as good as the regular crust. So I'm still breastfeeding...and sand in that area was not making the baby happy at all. So I had to go to my pet peeve place: the public bathroom, to clean up. It wasn't horrible, it wasn't great. Add an ongoing air freshener in there and things would really be solid. But I will note that on my way back to the bathroom, I became increasingly grateful for our table at the front. For your info: They have a take out counter. And they have a separate bar. read more

Good service, nice variety. Nothing fancy, but perfect for a family or team meal out. They do have gluten-free pizza! TVs throughout the dining area, so great to catching a game. read more

My family and I ate at Grotto Pizza in Rehoboth Beach Delaware and was really impressed. The pizza was superb! The thin crust with that great brick oven taste was delicious. The service was excellent by our waitress Casey, and there was no wait. This place certainly doesn't disappoint. read more

Very disappointing. Terrible service. Brought meal approximately 20 mins after pizza was served. One of our guests are alone. Spilled drink, received no assistance for clean up although another server was beside us. Panini was loaded with too much Gorgonzola and overpowered the entire sandwich. No compensation for late meal. Even overcharged for drinks, when one person in the party had water. Hopefully, the service will improve for other patrons. Pizza was enjoyed, however. read more

Coldest beer in town with frosted glasses each beer and Brian Lynn at the bar, winning tandem!!! The rest is just ok pizza 3 stars other food 2-3 stars! read more

Went back with friends. Mistake. Service was slow, and if possible the food tasted even more like Sysco frozen crap I could have bought in the freezer section of Walmart. I will never understand this. There are so many better places to eat within a 5 mile radius. Why would you come here at all. No atmosphere, crap service, and not good food. read more

My friends and I heard nothing but good things about this place and were shocked when we actually got there. Not only was the service absolutely terrible but our pizza was under cooked. We showed up close to close and before 12:00am the manager insisted we leave even though I had checked that it was ok to eat there. They said our pizza would be 15-20 minutes giving us 30 minutes to eat but instead it took 35 minutes and they tried to kick us out instead of eat in house even though I put in the order at 11:10. Horrible service, mediocre food--that should be there motto read more

Their pizza is both worth it to me. I like east coast style pizza but their crusts are always soggy, the toppings are never crunchy and the sauce just doesn't have enough flavor. I've had great pizza and I've had bad pizza, this is a place I won't return to for pizza anymore. I gave it 2 stars because I like their popcorn and drink specials! read more

Grottos is Grottos, some people love it and others don't. I don't like their sauce, so I get their blanco pizza which I like a lot. The service is fast and they have a kids menu. read more

I was on vacation with my family and dined in at Grotto's for lunch. I received my bill towards the end after having less than great service from our waitress and still tipped over what should've been tipped based on the bill. We left. The next day I check my bank statement and then transaction had cleared but there was an additional $10.00 that was added to an already $15.00 tip. I called more than a few times and spoke to a manager who was not helpful and did not do anything. I had to go through my bank to dispute the amount to cancel it. This is fraud! I will never eat here again and will never recommend here to anyone I know! read more

Our first time there. Pretty slow. Service was excellent. Pizza and wings were fine, nothing outstanding but nothing bad either. Initially seated at a very wobbly table, were moved to a booth in no time and the table taken out of use. read more

Great food. Love their pizza and wings. Wednesday is half price wings which makes it better. Paired with cheesy beach fries. read more

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First time here. Food was surprisingly good. Prices were too high. Service was horrible. We ordered 24 wings but got 16. Served pitchers of water with paper cups to pour ourselves. Waitress cleared empty tables while we waited to pay check. ( the restaurant was empty it's not like they needed the table.) might try it one more time, possibly just bad server experience. She was really nice though. read more

The food was typical of a Grotto sports bar and while the service was merely competent, they did make a diligent effort to locate the Phillies game on one of their many big-screen TVs for me. The reason for my five star rating is Molly's courteous, patient and respectful of treatment of a clearly mentally challenged patron. She's a keeper Grotto! read more

Grotto Pizza is one of those places specoal to Delaware and many years after the one in Middletown shut down there's one I don't have to drivee to Newark or the beach to get to. The cost is a little more than the one on UD campus which is why I gave it a four. The pizza, however, is just as good as the beach one. It is very different than traditional Italian pizza, but I always reccomend visiting family and feiends give it a shot. So far there have been no disappointments. read more

Pizza was great. Good service. Very nice restaurant. Loved the small tvs in the booths. Was disappointed in the arcade, which required game cards (minimum cost $5). Was a bit annoyed that they were showing soap operas on their large tv during the day while kids were in the restaurant. Not from the area, but if I was driving through the area I would definitely stop by for lunch or dinner. read more

Excellent service. We got the fiesta pizza. Spicy, lots of toppings. Just a bit underdone, but not enough to complain about. Our server Jaclyn was fantastic! Very attentive and pleasant. I'd probably come here quite a bit if I lived in the area. read more

Legendary? Not. Awful pizza, not sure why so popular, Dover location or at the beach. Pizza is bland and dull and they save a few bucks by striping the cheese instead of covering entire surface, lame. read more

The pizza is over priced and they barely put any cheese on your pizza. They try to sell you on their swirl for their sauce but what they need to do is put more sizzle in their sauce rather then swirls because it lacks flavor. If your from the south and don't know what good pizza tastes like go eat away but if your from the east coast then you can tell easily. $20 for a lousy plain pizza I'll pass. read more

The food was overpriced but still good. Lots of options and yummy pizza. My real issue with this place was the staff over-serving drinks. A large group of already intoxicated adults were served three rounds of shots in the 45 minutes that I was there- but it was obvious they'd been drinking the whole night. Extremely rowdy and loud and the wait staff did nothing to control them. When it was time for them to leave I was extremely disappointed that the staff allowed them to drive. The staff was laughing along and encouraging their behavior. Very inappropriate and embarrassing. read more

My fiancé loves Grotto's and pretty much makes it a priority anytime we go visit his family in DE. I am from CT and am a huge fan of new haven style Apizza. However, I live by the philosophy that even bad pizza is good pizza, but in this instance I have to say that this is just had pizza. The dough for this pizza is so sweet you can taste the sugar, the cheese is definitely fake processed shredded mozzarella, and the sauce is mediocre and definitely not enough. I am a cheese lover and could literally eat a block of cheddar in 2 minutes, but even for me there seemed to be too much cheese to sauce to bread ratio. I also love cold pizza, so we took our pizza to go for later. I do not recommend this pizza cold as it does not have the same charm. Overall, I would say dominos has better pizza and if you're a northerner like me, don't even bother ordering the pizza because you will regret every moment and realize how much you miss your pizza. I have to say though, the wings were okay and the service was great. I would probably eat there again but I definitely would not order Pizza. read more