We recently went to Auntie Dot's Pizza after hearing rave reviews about how it's the best pizza in the city. They are only open 12 hours a week, which I thought was crazy. We arrived at Auntie Dot's on a Saturday evening at about 5 o'clock (they are open 5-9 on Thursday through Saturday. There wasn't any customers in there, but we ordered our pizza and sat to wait. They have all these paper plates hanging all over the walls that customers decorated and frankly they looked pretty dirty as some have been there since 1999!!! While we were waiting for our pizza and eating it when it was ready only one customer came in to pick up a telephone order. We ate our pizza and it was good, but it honestly it wasn't any better than most of the other places around the area. read more

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Tried it for the first time on March 6, '26. Loved the crust and esp the meatball topping. Reasonal price which will bring me back again.

Crust is a winner. Owner is a winner. Pizza is hot and fresh and hits the spot. Can't lose with Auntie Dot's!

Maria and Steve were super friendly and inviting. We had a rectangle pizza with pepperoni, mushroom, and onions with a side of 3 meatballs. Everything was fresh, and I love the soft top and super crunchy bottom. read more

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Last time we were there, the pizza wasn't good at all. My girlfriend said it was a microwaved frozen pizza. She ate one slice and I ate two. We took the rest with us, and gave it to a homeless person holding a sign that read "anything helps." I hope he liked it more than we did. That was 7 to 8 years ago. Never going back. read more

Auntie Dot's is a treasure and I hope they stay forever. The decor, pizza, and service is impeccable. It's a cozy and wonderfully refreshing alternative to Frankie's and Olo. read more

Amazing Sicilian style Square pizza tried the Hamburg pizza I like it a little well done absolutely fabulous. My wife ate four slices. They're open three nights a week five to 9 o'clock Get it while you can. Such a nice lady Takes after her mother and tastes just the same as it did 25 years ago. read more

Legendary! If you love pizza Dots is a must. This Sicilian style pizza is rare in Worcester and Dots does this type of pie proud! read more

Awesome pizza, friendly service, the square large pizza's are the best! Classic feel to the place love the ambiance

Great pizza and sandwiches! Homemade dough, sauce + meatballs. Maria is so kind & quick. Pick up only, but going inside is a trip of its own, love reading all the paper plates hanging on the walls. Unique hours but worth it! read more

Auntie Dot’s Pizza - Large Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great old fashioned authentic pizza made with fresh ingredients. Meatball grinder is also excellent make with freshly baked bread.

Pizza is just as good as it was 30yrs ago. Small menu, but when you only have a few things, they're all excellent. They're only open 5-9pm Thursday-Saturday, so plan for it. You wont be disappointed. read more

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I haven't been in Massachusetts for about 30 years. So I decided to relive some childhood pizza memories and this place knocked it out of the park. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and my kids devoured it. I was lucky to eat one slice. I had hipped up the buttery crust and thick tomato sauce you often find in Massachusetts, and so glad I stopped here. Not far from Hilton' Homeworks Suites. The two ladies were just lovely to speak with and so service oriented. The fresh pizza was done in minutes too. Not a fancy place but a cozy place to pick up or just have a nice pizza on the go. I wished I had taken a picture of my pie but my kids were too fast. That pizza is gone, gone, gone... Ciao from Atlanta! read more

Very good pizza, I have always driven by but was finally able to stop in. The owner was very nice.

Fantastic pizza & nice people - you need to try it. Cash only and open 3 days a week. read more

Auntie Dot’s Pizza - plates on the wall - Pizza Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

It's a lady with a pizza oven and a store. Only open 3 days a week, 4 hours at a time, cash only. Limited menu written on a whiteboard - but had everything we needed. I will definitely be going back. Meatball or (spicy) sausage grinder for $5, can't beat that. Everything was pretty tasty. Menu consists of 5 items - (and some canned sodas) - Meatball grinder - Sausage grinder - Italian Club sub - Medium (round) pizza - Large (rectangular) pizza 10 toppings only - Hawaiian (Ham & pineapple), pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, peppers, onions, hamburg, meatball and olives. read more

Delicious! Got the meatball grinder and a deluxe pizza. Tasted homemade, loved it! Definitely recommended!

Great service, and even better pizza! I recommend adding extra cheese. The restaurant accepts cash or Venmo!

I am use to NJ/NY pizza. I would say the pizza is good. It needs to be hot to truly taste good. They sell a few items.. Pizza -cheese -pepperoni -sausage -mushroom -meatball subs -sausage subs read more

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Best pizza in the city. That's not saying much for Worcester, but she makes a mean pie. I always go w the squares.

I just want to say that I remember when Auntie Dot's opened. My whole family would get pizza as a treat and we loved it. Back then, I remember one woman there...she was a blonde and very nice. So I can understand some of the great reviews....as long as it's clean, don't judge a book by its' cover Donna from Worcester..glad to see your still going strong read more

Excellent homemade dough and sauce make for a great pizza. Small, family run business... Meatballs are delicious, also. read more

Auntie Dot’s Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Auntie Dot's has the BEST pizza around. 10 stars if I could. If you are looking for delicious, quality homemade Italian, this is where you need to go! You can tell everything is made with so much love. It is unlike My family has been eating here for 25 years and we are so thankful Auntie Dot's daughter is continuing her mom's legacy (yes, they are still open despite Yelp saying they're closed!). The House Special pizza is our personal favorite- thick crust, amazing sauce, and all the best toppings. read more

Auntie Dot’s Pizza - House Special pizza- a family favorite for 25 years - Pizza Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

#25 on the Worcester Pizza Quest Being next on the list was Auntie Dots. We called to make the order and a pleasant woman answered the phone and took the order, so far a plus. Not knowing where this place is I typed it into the GPS and drove away. Having been on Grafton Street many times I had noticed this place before but never thought much of it. Looking at the building it is run down and a bit intimidating. The building gave me a bad feeling. At the door was a sheet of paper showing the hours from I think 5:00pm to 9:00pm also not seeing this as a good sign. Walking in you notice a rundown restaurant but clean. A smiling older woman greeted me at the door and asked if I needed help. I told her I called, smiling she said your pizza is just about ready. I paid for the Pie it was a reasonable priced. Then she went to the oven and she happily said it's done. I was able to watch her take out the pizza i noticed it was in a rectangle 1 inch side baking pan. Thinking this is very unusual because most pizza is round. I began thinking about the old exterior and short daily hours, oh this pizza is going to be like school pan pizza. I was not looking forward to this. While driving home the shockingly the pizza smelled great nice spicy sweet smell. I finally got it home and opened the box, ready to try the rectangle pizza. I grabbed a corner slice and noticed the firm crisp crust. Taking a bite one notices the crisp sound of the crust crackling and your tongue tastes a delicious buttery flavor. The sauce had a wonderful old world flavor like something from an experienced grandmother's expert cooking. The cheese adds that perfect touch. When eating I was shocked that this is a great pizza from an unknown location. Every one raved at how flavorful this pizza was. Aunties Dots pizza would be the way I would expect a great Italian mother would cook. This place deserves notice and I hope others will take the chance of trying this pizza. Please do not let the looks scare you away. Auntie Dots is a Worcester Gem I was lucky to have found. I cannot wait to go again. Thank you Auntie Dots I wish you were my aunt :) P.S. We did have a couple slices left and had it the next day. Still great! We were sad to watch it disappear. P.S.S They only except "Cash" read more

Although this shop looks a little rough around the edges, it is truly a gem. I called to order a large cheese pizza and a pleasant woman answered the phone and told me it would be ready to pick up in 20 minutes. I arrived at the shop and saw no one at the counter. An older woman came out from the back room and handed me my pizza. It was $10.50 and fairly large. On the way home the smell of the pizza was so enticing. The pizza had a sweet sauce and just the right amount of cheese. The crust also was sweet and perfectly seasoned. It was the epitome of traditional Italian style pizza. My family and I polished off the box in 20 minutes. I would definantly recommend Auntie Dot's to anyone who like pizza. read more

5 stars for being the best pizza I have had thus far in Worcester. $8 got me a medium which as about 13" or so and was a combo (hamburger, pepperoni, onions). Only positive things to say about the pie itself. Extremely crispy, airy, just oily enough crust that is full of complex, toasted flavors. High, but perfect amount of cheese with nice mozzarella taste. Hamburger, pepperoni and onions were plentiful and the tomato sauce was fresh. This reminds me more of the Italian style pizzas I get where I grew up in Western Massachusetts. The crust itself is worth $8 nevermind the delicious and ample toppings. As the other reviews have stated, it is a very small unassuming shop on Grafton street and run solely by a pleasant lady. The hours on the door as of today were Tues-Sat open until 9PM. This place deserves a lot more recognition and beats any pizza I have had in Worcester (including ones that are priced more than 2x than this). read more

Excellent pizza and the best I've had since moving to MA. It tastes homemade in the best way. The sauce is delicious. The price is reasonable. The toppings I chose tend to be pepperoni, sausage, and onions. I end up craving this pizza often. The women here are sweet and remind my of my Italian aunts. I only subtracted a star because the hours are not great, they don't delivery (understandably), and one time when they were supposed to be open, they just weren't. read more

First time having pizza from here and it was truly amazing. The perfect balance of pepperoni, cheese, and dough. The sauce tastes soooo good. This pizza tasted a lot more than the $14 i paid for it. I will definitely be back here. read more

Nice lady working the restaurant. Pizza was average at best. Must be better pizza in Worcester area.

Walking into this place nearly brought tears to my eyes. Not so much for what the place looks like but a) the owner would remind any Italian of their mother or grandmother, b) somebody gave this place four stars, and c) it is by far, hands down, no question about it, the BEST PIZZA IN WORCESTER. It is not overly cheesy, not greasy, has a nice semolina crust, and is shockingly like the tomato pie my wife and I grew up having as children. As my wife said, this pizza's greatness is in it's shocking simplicity. Before you call a chain, call Auntie Dot's. Cash only, but it is worth EVERY penny. read more

The only place I'll ever go from now on. The sauce is just like my Nana's. The crust is heavenly!

Best pizza and grinders in Worcester! Auntie Dot's is open limited hours so call ahead. Some websites say it has closed but that is false. It's still open and excellent! read more

I've been here a couple times, and every single time was a pleasant one. I would go there with my brother sometimes as a treat for the both of us. The pizza is seasoned (unlike other ordinary pizzas I've eaten) so its tasty. I never ordered a large pizza but I've seen its baked in a rectangle shape. One thing I don't understand is that before it was $8 or $8.50 for a large, then she changed it to $10.50. I asked why she had changed the price and she said she never did, so I either messed up or she really did. I highly recommend to go here, even if it is a bit shabby. She also gives a paper plate to kids who want to color/draw/sign on them and then hang them on the wall, and trust me, there are a lot! read more

The best pizza I have ever bought. If you don't think so you do not know real homemade pizza the way your Nana made!! Worcester's best secret, read more

Maybe 4 stars is too much if you expect regular pizza place. But for what this place looks like it is just fair (because I cannot give 3.5). I probably wouldn't buy a pizza from here if I passed by. It looks too, hmm, simple. I called in, all I wanted mushroom pizza, but she said no mushroom today. She has meat stuff. I decided only olives on my small pizza. The pizza was 7$. I came to work and started eating it. All I can say is that it tastes like the pizza I make at home, except my dough would not have oil much. The sauce is good. It is thin crust pizza. Would I drive there to get another one, i don't think so. But I am glad I tried it. read more

This place is a hidden gem, one of those mom and pop shop that a hole in a wall but definitely worth every penny