Grotto Pizza
45 E Main St, Newark, DE, 19711
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Address :
45 E Main St
Newark, DE, 19711 - Phone (302) 369-0600
- Website https://grottopizza.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Farha A.
The pizza was not fantastic - dry and carboardy with not enough sauce. The atmosphere of the place was fun during the world cup but I would not come back here to eat.
(2)Tara W.
I went here because I had to- the campus dining hall was closed and it was too cold to walk further. I cannot eat tomatoes. It's not up for debate for me, although it's technically not an allergy, it can still send me to the hospital. I explained this, in detail, to the cashier. She suggested one of the panini's, and I said okay, sounds good. Food was ready right on time, and I was ready to go. I got back to my dorm room, opened my box, to find that the sandwich was covered in tomato sauce. Back out into the cold I went, showed her the sandwich, and requested a sandwich I knew didn't have tomatoes on it, and verified that she would make sure it didn't. While the sandwich was good when I finally got to eat it, it wasn't worth the hassle, and I honestly would have rather just skipped dinner altogether than deal with that mess.
(2)Sean O.
Let's be honest. Nobody goes to Grotto's to eat their food. You go to Grotto's because you want to get hammered off Coors Light, do "Slater Races," and wear a tank top in the process. Grotto's is UD at its best and its worst simultaneously.
(4)Pete A.
Dirty, sticky floors, napkins and plastic cups thrown all over the floor with nobody seeming to care enough to clean up, average age of probably 18 with fake ID's to maybe 24 tops. Drinks were cheap but tasted cheap. Stayed here for 1 round and then we got out as quickly as we could.
(1)Stephanie I.
I am still a huge fan of Grottos after all these years. I grew up eating this pizza and I'm excited when I'm in the area and can swing by. This location is definitely not "family friendly" and tailors more to the college crowd. If it's a nice day out, forget about having a nice quiet meal. It can definitely be a fun atmosphere. I hope I can swing by more this year.
(5)Matt R.
Grotto in Newark is a cheap place to drink, which leads to a rowdy obnoxious crowd and a dirty atmosphere. The drinks are cheap and large, but not very tasty. The pizza is overhyped and greasy. It has decent amenities for a sports bar, but there are better options nearby (Buffalo Wild Wings, for example). If you're looking for a stereotypical college party, you might enjoy Grotto, especially at night. But I haven't enjoyed my visits.
(1)Laura D.
I would rank this place higher because of the cheap drinks, big bar, nostalgia on the part of older UD grads like me, new memories for current students, yadda yadda. But let's talk about the women's bathroom. WHAT. THE. WHAT?? I've been to some dives, and I have NEVER seen a bathroom more disgusting than what I witnessed yesterday (a Saturday night, around 10pm, when the bar was not that busy). One stall door is missing, another is hanging by a hinge, the only toilet paper to be found is on the floor, and most of it appears to have already been used, there is pee EVERYWHERE. I thought maybe the ADA accessible bathroom would be better (it has a full door, after all), but nope, just as bad. So much pee on the seat. SO MUCH PEE. I just don't understand... How can an establishment that actually has a sit-down restaurant component get away with this kind of nastiness? Grottos-- if you want to have a nice bathroom, keep it nice. People will respect it if you respect it. Where are the doors?? Were women just angrily kicking down the doors so frequently that you were like, "screw it, they can just go doorless!"? Ladies-- What the heck are you doing in there?? You're not animals! It's not that hard NOT to pee on the seat (or floor, or I'm sure, the sink). If you're so angry you could break off a stall door, go home. You're drunk. I ended up just going upstairs to Kildaire's to pee instead. Ridiculous.
(1)Akisha J.
The absolute worst.. I don't even know where to begin! The place is digusting... the service is HORRIBLE... the food is TRASH! Spend your money elsewhere!!! Hell Hole!
(1)Morgan G.
This place is downright garbage. The floors are sticky and usually have throw up or beer on them - which the staff pretends not to see. There are constantly fights, some involving the people that work there. I've seen the bouncers actually knock people out before which is a bit aggressive because usually the other person is just drunk and annoying, not physically threatening. Lastly, the people that go here are violent and disrespectful. Go here if you want to see girls in tube dresses with six-inch heels twerking and screaming at the top of their lungs. Totally classless.
(1)Colleen H.
No better way to kick off Memorial Day weekend, than enjoying some Grottos! Service is slow, but the food is fantastic. Great place to witness the NY Rangers take on a win.
(4)Benjamin A.
Townies (and other Delaware locals) be warned. This is not the place you want to be on any given night of the week. Unless, of course, you're an over-sexed college kid more interested in killing brain cells cheaply and screaming "come at me bra" at the top of your lungs. What was once a passable sports bar has pretty much been hijacked as a premier destination for every seedy cliche a college town has to offer. Don't bring your kids, don't even bring yourself. Patronize one of Newark's other establishments. If you absolutely have to go to a sports bar, there's much better one's like Pat's MVP lounge and Buffalo Wild Wings down on Elkton Road (soon to be West Main Street). And the pizza? What once may have been an "ok" pizza pie now resembles cheese covered, grease soaked piece of cardboard with a swirl of ketchup on the top.
(1)Tcho T.
Disgusting and terrible pizza. Do me a favor, go accross the street and get a real pizza on Peace a pizza.
(1)Jason N.
The first time I stopped by Grottos was after a night of partying so my recollection was a bit impaired of the pizza. It has taken a few years to return to sample of the pizza again as my memory was of pizza that was somewhat less then ideal. However, this night I stopped by with full faculties intact to sample the offerings. The pizza was average but there were a few things that I disliked. The crust was dry and lacked a rich yeasty dough or a good baked fresh taste to it. It seemed a bit cookie cutter. The sauce was average and lacked that rich and fresh tomato tang that makes a great sauce. It was a bit thin on the spread over the pizza, seemed as thought it could have easily come from a can. The meat on the Baker's choice was tasty. Sausage was sweet with a bit a spice to it for a rich flavor. Pepperoni was unremarkable. Cheese was also unremarkable but a good dusting for a warm gooey surface. Anchovies were offered, but canned so I passed as I was not feeling that brave of stomach then. The stuffed pizza was a disappointment. Cheesy and oily with minimal sauce it was bland and a bit greasy. It lacked a rich stuffing and thick sauce which could have made this a good meal rather then the lackluster one it was. Overall the pizza was not bad, but not great. Trivia and friends made the night, the pizza did not.
(2)Steve C.
Grotto has been a staple for many years, but it now only survives on its past reputation and nostalgic feeling some get when remembering the great food they once did but no longer have. I think it may be time for the owners to give Gordon Ramsey a call. Now down to business. The food at Grotto has not only gone down the hill, its become a mountain slide of poor quality, poor service and cheap ingredients. When you look at the pizza they now serve, it simply looks gross. It doesn't get much better in the taste department, a below average rating comes to mind. You can clearly see, taste and feel the lack of quality that now exists at Grotto. It reminds me of the superstar ball player who signs a huge contract and then just goes belly up out of laziness since they have their paycheck all sewn up. Well, it's time to give Grotto their unconditional release and move on to a pizzeria that knows what Grotto once did, exceptional quality and service is what keeps customers coming back.
(2)Jim H.
" I dont like it...It gives me the Toots" Co-worker , college student and Deleware resident Brandon, when asked if he liked Deleware staple, Grotto Pizza. Kids say the darndest things. Notice I didnt take off any stars based on Brandons "review". If anything, im inclined to add a star. Ive been laughing about this periodically for a few days now. Thanks Brandon and thanks Grotto for your TOOT inducing Pizza!
(3)Erica L.
What the heck happened to this place? My memories have been totally replaced by the horror I experienced last night: drunken thugs everywhere, skanks doing "bl*w j*b" shots, bathroom stalls without doors and urine everywhere. RUN, don't walk, away from this germ and low-life filled house of horrors!
(1)Karl K.
Functional pizza. They do have Somewhat unique toppings (the works, buffalo chicken, veggie lovers). The pizza crust is somewhat flimsy, and so each slice cannot support the weight of the toppings - so it ends up all over the plate (or floor).
(3)Jeremy W.
Ok, so the pizza stinks, but it's a buck. And they have good beer specials. Advice: drinks first, pizza if/when necessary. There's a thousand TVs so if you're an out of towner looking to watch the home team, they've got it (it might be on a small TV across the room, but it's better than a computer screen in your dorm/apartment). Definitely a prime spot for the Sunday Ticket and you'll find a group of hometown fans watching your team pretty much no matter who your team is. ***I say that assuming you already know that anywhere in Delaware, you have to deal with trash talking, Super Bowl starved, G-Men envying Eagles fans anywhere during football season. Grotto's is no different. They also have some video games and a pool table. The patio outside is a good place to talk/smoke if it's too loud inside. **Don't let the guy show you his trick with the Rubick's cube. It takes forever and it's a lousy trick not worthy of the $1 he's looking for after performing.
(3)Heather S.
This place used to have great pizza like all of the other Grotto's throughout the state of Delaware. At some point they changed their cheese. It's like plastic. Won't be returning.
(2)Debbie E.
The fond Grotto Pizza from my younger years has faded into just a memory. The pizza is just alright - small slices and on the expensive side. The Grotto's on Main St. is a total college sports bar. Big mugs of cheap beer (can't get anything smaller). And massive quantities of beer being consumed. The service is bad. What can you expect from college students? But really, just becasue the server (guy) wants to go home and you're not finsihed doesn't mean he should be removing the pizza from in front of you before you are finished. Again, the pizza was just alright but I was hungry. And after forgetting our side salads, the salads that came out were so tiny it so wasn't worth the 5 bucks. Good drink deals. Full bar. Outdoor seating for when you can actually score a table out there you're stuck since you don't want to give it up. Plenty of TVs inside. Nasty bathrooms. Back room for larger parties, families, and those who want 'dinner'. There is also a take out window. Typical college bar.
(2)John H.
I did not enjoy the pizza or wings here. The kids were entertained at the small arcade that was there and there were numerous t.v.'s to take my mind off of the food I was eating. I will not stop here again.
(2)Joe S.
I have a hard time understanding why everyone raves about the pizza. I don't love it.
(3)Jesse A.
They have good wings and pizza. The way they make pizza with Cheddar cheese and sauce swirled in is unique and has a different but good taste. You will find a game room here and pool tables plus outside seating and a bar.
(4)Tim W.
The best bar in Delaware... lots of TVs... and they have Rolling Rock on tap!
(4)Quinncee P.
I always said that if they combine the dancefloor of Kildare's with the bar and music of Grotto's, they'd have one heck of a place on Main Street. But alas, they're separate places, so: This was another one of my regular spots in Newark because you always see someone you know there. Good prices for drinks--I'm a fan of the specials they have. Sometimes the Long Islands can be weak, even the doubles, but what do you expect for $4? Also, it can get crowded and hard to move around, and the bathrooms are small and kinda gross (at night). I don't see a lot of approval on Yelp about Grotto's pizza, but I happen to love it. It's one of the interesting tastes of Delaware, if you will. What can I say, I like sweeter sauce and slightly doughy crust. It's all a matter of preference. The bruschetta gets a "two-thumbs-up," too. If you reserve the back area for a party/event, it will most likely run smoothly. The food was available and warm, beverages were available and cold, no issues with the service for a large party. Good for a chill (or raucous) night with friends, a game, or as a prelude to anything else on Main Street.
(3)Joseph D.
I'm not here to discuss the Pizza - it is beach pizza for the sake of soaking up beer in intoxicated patrons - the slices are small and expensive. It is in no way indicative of the true quality of available pizza in northern DE. I could name a ton of places that have real pizza. Grotto's is a bar. Face it. A bar with bar pizza that operates in areas where there is little competition. My MAJOR problem with Grotto's on Main Street is the choice of bouncers at the door. Years ago, when I was college age, I went to Grotto's, and remember the bouncers to be real asses. As I went back last night, I have to say I couldn't have run into a bigger group of asses, even compared to the ones in the past. This is A. Delaware, B. Grotto's Pizza. I got no eye contact, no salutation, no acknowledgment that I was there other than "ID" being disrespectfully mumbled, as the 4 (FOUR,) bouncers held up my entrance to the facility by flirting with a girl inside. This might be par for the course in a busy NYC nightclub where you're lucky to get in, but not in Grotto's JOKE Pizza in Newark DE. I'm not a college kid from Newark, and I don't have to go back ever. I don't appreciate the crap attitudes provided by the bouncers, and how they held me up by flirting for over 2 minutes with a girl entering before me. Grotto's was lucky to get the $20 they got out of me that night, and they won't get it in the future, because of the fact that they have piss poor customer service, and they can't seem to get the fact that they are nothing special NOT EVEN IN DELAWARE - and I'm a DE native. Somebody needs to get rid of the "cool crew" at the door before they piss off more people ready to drop nice amounts of money at the bar. The fact that you have 4 bouncers flirting with one girl while patrons are waiting to enter an establishment to provide revenue is embarrassing and ridiculous. I'll tell ya: With Kildare's upstairs, and lots of classier places opening on Main Street, your help will have to get competent. Not everybody is a Sussex County farmer impressed by your establishment, Grotto's. Sounds like you need to do some house cleaning, especially with the door staff, before you piss people off and make them go across the street.
(1)James S.
Good place to get a big beer, watch some sports, and eat pizza. You have to have the taste for their pizza, but I love it's uniqueness.
(3)Mike T.
I love it! second best pizza ever!
(5)Alex Z.
Grottos: a mediocre pizza place. The signature of this place is that they put sauce on top of the cheese, in a spiral pattern. It is nothing other than a novelty. The pizza itself is greasy and unremarkable. There are other items on the menu, including antipasto, which is somewhat passable, but is not cheap. At night this place functions primarily as a bar, and it can get quite rowdy. As a bar, its focus is on the crowd wanting to get drunk quickly. It never has any interesting beers on tap and their selection of liquor is not exciting either. At night, when it gets packed, even if you want to drink I would recommend getting seated in the back--the bar can be an absolute zoo and yet at night there are usually free tables in the back. You can order beer and some other drinks from the wait staff, and if you want to get some other drink you can always shoulder your way through to the bar to order it. I understand why people like this place: they have very different taste from mine. I guess that's ok. But I don't like it, and it gets only 2 stars. This is the sort of place that I would only go when my friends invite me and say that they're meeting here and there is no option for discussion. And...even in these circumstances I'd only go if I really liked the friends. Read: (If you're reading this and I went to Grottos with you, I must like you a lot!)
(2)Angie I.
I like it here. It's my go to after school on some weekends. Pizza is good too. I like the sweetness of the tomato sauce.
(3)Lee B.
NEVER ORDER A GLASS OF WINE from this place!!!!!! This happened 5 months ago. I went to the bar at Grottos (the one on Main Street in Newark) and ordered a glass of wine. HE USED A DIRTY WASHCLOTH to clean my glass. There was some dirt and bugs floating in my drink! I gave him back my glass and told him there was stuff floating in my drink. The bartender told me not to worry and that "it was just pieces of cork floating in it". Disgusting! Since then, I have never returned to Grottos!!!!!! I pointed out that there was stuff floating in my drink and he didn't care! When someone spends $5 on a glass of wine, there shouldn't be ANYTHING floating in it!
(1)Michael P.
Typical College pizza that lacks taste in a College town.
(2)Colleen N.
Eh. Bathrooms are usually pretty bad and I haven't had the best experiences with the bartenders. Nothing special, for sure.
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