The food is really really really good and affordable. While there is a bit of a wait the food is worth it ten times over. read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe - Butter Large Saag Paneer Pizza - Middle Eastern Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I have only had their chicken tikka masala meal from here so far but it was really good! The meal deal included two main entrée choices, a side choice, a mango lassi and a small dessert for $17.99. This was enough for 3 meals! The chicken literally melted in your mouth and the flavor of the sauce was really developed. We will be ordering more foods from here and branching out on menu items. They have everything from pizza, traditional Indian , Chinese and Middle eastern cuisines. read more

We have been making our way through Worcester's eats via delivery because going out requires getting dressed, putting on shoes, getting transportation, etc. Ain't nobody got time for all of that nonsense. Any place that offers both pizza, fries, cheesy fries, AND some sort of ethnic cuisine is a valuable asset. Fantastic offers all of that shit and with a name like "fantastic", how can you go wrong? We ordered from here last night. We ordered a small pizza to allow us more room for other stuff, with two toppings: garlic and olives. We also ordered 2 samosas, baba ganooj, gobhi manchurian, and HAD to get the falafel after the menu said they have the best falafel of Worcester (competition is steep, I'm sure). Food came quicker than expected. The pizza is just ok. It's fine because it's bread, sauce, and cheese but I actually prefer domino's pizza. They also only give you two options: small and large. If you're ordering just for the pizza, I'd probably order elsewhere although the pizza game in Worcester isn't strong to begin with. The only thing is they have INDIAN PIZZAS. We didn't try this, but it is probably amazing. The cauliflower was delicious. The sauce is thick and very flavorful. They also throw in some peppers in there for the sake of variety. The falafel was incredibly crispy and crunchy. We ordered it in wrap form and the wrap was huge. The baba ganooj was also very flavorful, creamy, and smooth. The bread provided isn't quite adequate so either order more, use your own bread, or have some chips on hand to take care of the rest. We were actually too full to have the samosas so they were saved for the following day. Even as leftovers they were delicious. They are PHAT and stuffed with spiced potatoes, peas, and some other good flavored shit. This place is a good delivery/take out place but I don't think pizza is their strength. read more

Ordered chicken korma, Hyderabadi chicken, and garlic naan. Food was hot and fresh, and it was ready at the expected time. The price is a steal compared to other Indian food places in the area! I can't speak to the pizza since we only got Indian dishes, but the Indian food is some of the best I've had in Worcester! I would definitely recommend this place, and I'll definitely be ordering again! read more

I realize this is a "pizza place" on Main South but hear me out. They serve some of the best Indian food I've ever had. The saag paneer and chicken korma are so fresh and flavorful it's not to be believed. The breads are so good. I've even had the pakoras, samosas and falafel (not Indian!) and they are all incredibly fresh and flavorful. The textures are just sublime. Do not judge a book by its cover or its title. This place really is a hidden, delicious gem!!! read more

Must say that I ordered from here recently, on the suggestions of friends and I'm glad I gave Fantastics another chance. We got a few different things off the menu--chicken biryani, butter paneer, chicken tiki masala, wings, and a small hamburger pizza. Everything tasted delicious, so I think it just boiled down to the first time I ordered there, I just didn't get something good or maybe they've changed cooks since then. Either way, the food tasted great, and the portions were enough to share among the six of us. Prices were decent as well. I am curious to try some of their other options for next time! read more

Found out about this place when they posted on Facebook about how the the quarantine was hitting them hard so we gave them a shot bc what other place has pizza+ Indian + medi food?!??! I gave my card number over the phone, and so I was told to call and they'd bring it out curbside then! Always a plus. I tried to tip the gentleman for the food over the phone - and at first he refused it! I didn't see a receipt on the food but I hope he accepted it when I insisted! It's right near Clark so I got the impression that this place lists pizza first for the college kiddos, but really specializes in the medi and Indian foods bc my (first ever) order from here (Indian food) wasn't a let down at all. We got take out (currently required of course) and everything was hot when we brought it home. We got the WELL PRICED and delicious chicken tikka masala with the perfect amount of flavor for only $9.99. A full pint of meat/sauce and another of rice. The flavor SHINED and had a little heat on it too- but the fact that it was so flavorful without just being all heat was perfection. We also ordered butter chicken poutine bc how could you not! I think the price was about the same, and came in a large dish with medium-sized steak fries which all had been enhanced with the butter chicken sauce, and the dish also had thickened sauce, chicken, and cheese of course. Coulda done without the cheese - I think just melted mozzarella on top from the pizzas bc the fish was already decadent. But all was good. We also got the fried mushrooms and samosas (2). Not sure if I'd get them again or not. Mushrooms didn't really feel frozen, I actually think they may have been fresh, but the crust was just a little heavy for me. The samosas were interesting, nice filling and crust but too well done for my other half. (I actually preferred that crust but was enjoying the other items too much to eat samosas oh well). Either way, I found my new place for some quick chicken tikka masala and look forward to trying some more item! My biggest issue is the menu is so hard to find! We had to scour Facebook threads. Oy. So posting it for yelpers to help out this small business. read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe - MENU spring 2020 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Hole in the wall... not very fancy place with good food and a great menu. The owner is friendly and generous. The menu includesMediterranean, Italian, Chinese, indian and indo chinese options-what else do you need? I have ordered their pizza a few times but this was my first visit to the restaurant. We ordered chicken biryani and veggie pizza(sausage added). Biryani was really good, flavorful and not very spicy which I really liked. It was served with a side of yogurt. The pizza was good but they could do better with marinara sauce and cheese. Biryani is a must try! Overall-yes, I would go/order food from this place again! read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe - Chicken biryani - Middle Eastern Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Got delivery and what a pleasant surprise. The eclectic menu threw me off, but after reading reviews I decided to give it a try. - Samosas: small but crispy and tasty inside. 8/10 - Mozzarellas sticks: as expected. 8/10 - Buffalo chicken wings: crispy, flavourful 8/10 - Grape leaves: warm, good size, delicious 8/10 - Hyderabdi Chili Chicken: See photo. Basically it's breaded chicken pieces in a spicy Indian sauce with peppers and onions. Medium-hot spicy. Comes with rice. There isn't a lot of sauce/gravy, but I cut up the pieces and mixed it with rice. Really good!!!! Such a pleasant surprise because I took a gamble. Also, 8/10. Would definitely order from this place again! Portions are big. Quality is up there for this type of place. read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe - Hyderabdi chili chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Forget the pizza...or not. But definitely get the Indian food! I walked in just to grab a quick lunch. Maybe a sandwich. Then I saw the special menu board! Chicken biryani it was. And it was delicious. The man at the counter was very nice. They have food delivery and accept credit cards. They are now on my radar! read more

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Ordered Gobhi Manchurian, veg ball Manchurian, Veg Hakka Noodles, Fried Rice. Friends ordered Pav bhaji. Hakka Noodles was terrible and veg ball Manchurian was raw in the center. Fried rice and Gobhi manchurian were edible but were also RED! Pav bhaji was decent. read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe - Veg Hakka Noodles - Middle Eastern Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Specified vegetarian in my order notes. Ordered vegetarian menu items. I've been a vegetarian for 25 years. They sent me meat in my order! On top of that, we ordered gobi manchurian and it wasn't even included in the order. This is a caveat emptor situation - really, really bad for ordering delivery or takeout. And that sucks because it's a pandemic. Used to order saag paneer pizza here regularly. My recommendation instead - Stop Cafe Pizza & Grill. read more

Worcester has been sorely lacking Indian food for the entire time I've lived here. Who would have thought that a pizza place would fill that hole. The pizza itself is fine, but if you're going to order pizza from here, I would recommend going for the Saag Paneer pizza which you aren't going to find anywhere else. The Indian food is the main selling point. The chana masala is probably the best version of the dish I've had anywhere, very flavorful. They also make excellent samosas and a Gobi Manchurian that has some noticeable heat to it. I'd skip the falafel unless you live nearby, its far from the best in Worcester, but the Indian food is certainly worth driving across town for. read more

Just ordered for the first time today. Order was delivered on front porch as requested , phone call was made to let me know it was there. The falafel was wonderful, the Cesar salad nice and crisp no brown lettuce and most generous with the tasty croutons. The chicken shawarma was so full it spilled out of the bread, but nothing was wasted. Nice and warm too. Nice meatless grape leaves as well. Will definitely be placing another order soon. Please give this place a try. Support is needed for these small businesses especially now. read more

Not sure why good is scarce these days. Pizza places everywhere, but most are medicore! The Pepperoni Pizza was soggy, not crispy. read more

Best indian pizza we tasted in the recent times. Delivery was quick. Mango cheesecake was yummy. Would definitely order again from them. Very happy that we found a new indian fusion place that deliver to us. read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe - Butter Paneer Pizza - Middle Eastern Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

How's the best Indian food in Worcester gonna come out of a Pizza place!?! Seriously. We had no idea about this place until a waiter from Chinese Mirch (closed now, but formerly in Shrewsbury) who now works at a post office (random encounter), told us about this place. First, let me say. I tried to call the shop and no one answered. I figured they were closed, but messaged them on Facebook and within minutes, someone got back to me, and gave me another number to call. There were very high winds the day I called, and I think a lot of places were having phone and power problems. Classic Worcester. Once I got in touch, I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Garlic Naan, Chicken Biriyani, Samosas, and a Samosa Chaat. It was all out of the this world. You have this preconceived notion of what these dishes are going to taste like because they're everywhere, but take the things you love most about these dishes and this place makes them, somehow, that much better. My only complaint is that it is a limited Indian menu, and that's a bummer because they're CRUSHING the few things they have. I hope they expand a little more. We will definitely be going back. read more

We order from this place semi-regularly. They had a change in ownership a while ago and we wanted to give the new owners a chance to get up to speed before leaving a review with any negativity. Now that it's been a while - the food is still pretty good but you have to be picky. Indian appetizers, like samosas, seemed more like frozen grocery store items - and were not even all the way heated up on one occasion. Buffalo chicken wings are good, but take a long time to prepare. Falafel wraps excellent, but shawarma not as good as under previous ownership. The hummus is excellent as are other Mediterranean snacks/appetizers. Just on the basis of the food this would be worth four stars, but the inside of the restaurant is really cringe worthy. It's just very, very dirty in the dining room, and it's hard to imagine that not extending to the kitchen. If they don't vacuum the floor where customers see, how bad does it look where customers don't see? Hard not to worry about food preparation and storage in those conditions - do they change the oil often enough, etc.?j Fantastic owners, if you're reading this I think you're doing a pretty good job on the food but please, please try to keep the restaurant cleaner and more friendly to customers. I know it's tough during a pandemic but it's really important, I need to be confident my food has been prepared safely and it's hard to have that confidence given the conditions in your restaurant sometimes. read more

Steller customer service for my Greek salad. Skilled presentation and directly followed the leafy combination I crave. I love this restaurant; even when I'm not hungry I find my feet taking me here. That is how good the food is. I definitely recommend to anyone who wants an extremely high quality experience with diverse types of food. I believe they are trying to open another branch, I wonder where the new one will be located? read more

I ordered here a couple of days ago through UberEats. I ordered a philly steak and cheese sub, fries, and a quesadilla. Everything tasted great and was a great value, so I ended up ordering more the next day! All of their portions are pretty big and filling. I definitely recommend trying this place out. read more

The samosas are very yummy and I really like the green salsa (not sure what it's called) that is served with them. The Hyderabadi Chili Chicken is pretty spicy but the flavor is good. I wouldn't recommend for people who are not used to heat though. The Chicken Tikka Masala is also very delicious and the Chicken Biryani is very flavorful. I want to try one of their pizzas next! read more

After calling (twice) & explaining totally willing to pay extra for Raita & Chutney sides since not included on last 10 Uber Eats orders as requested....loyal customer and still no dice. No Mas. read more

Cute little laid-back vibe and love the sauces. I am a big fan of sauces BTW. Visited multiple times while I was in town for business. The owners are great. We ordered the pizza and falafel (which was GLUTEN FREE BTW), and broccoli and cheese bites...they also had a fantastic flavored ginger ale selection. Great place to go relax and enjoy the downtown Worcester vibe in the afternoon. Cool art mural on the side of the building of the local radio station WCUW 91.3FM. read more

Fantastic Pizza at Fantastic Pizza. They provide an interesting selection of pizza options for your tastebuds to explore. The spices and sauces are simultaneously challenging and delicious, creating pure and purposeful Italian food flavors. This spot is good for both ordering in and eating out. The staff here are more than friendly and accommodating. Their menu features an appetizing range of healthy choices alongside more wholesome options. Definitely recommend and plan to return again! read more

Stopped by for falafel wrap the other day. Very disappointed with it as it was dry, crumbly, oily and lacked taste. There are way better falafel places in the Worcester area than Fantastic Pizza and Cafe. Definitely a place worth skipping. read more

I was hesitant to order from here because the combination of pizza and Indian/middle eastern food made me worry about the quality but I'm so glad I gave this place a chance. The saag paneer is my all time favorite item here. The samosa chaat is delicious and the cream/yogurt that comes with it is incredible. I also love that they don't hold back on the spice in the pav bhaji and chicken 65- it's the perfect kind of "slight runny nose" spice. I've also never had falafel like this before. It comes with a white sauce and bits of tomato and cucumber which compliment it very well. The beef shwarma, butter paneer, and gulab jumun were delicious as well. I noticed that the mango lassi here is much more viscous than other ones I've had before which I personally wasn't too big of a fan of but my husband loved it. The dinner/lunch combo option is amazing and well worth the money. The portions are generous and the samosa, gulab jumun and mango lassi that come with your 2 choices of entree make it the ideal option if you want a little bit of everything. The online ordering through their website (not grubhub) is a bit weird in that you can't tip online (so have cash on hand) and it doesn't come with the order tracking. That being said the wait wasn't egregious and the driver was wearing a mask which is awesome (can't be said for most of the doordash/grubhub/ubereats drivers I've had unfortunately). No idea how the pizza is and probably never will venture to that part of the menu. read more

We love Fantastic Pizza! It's our go to for takeout through Grubhub. Everything we've tried here is delicious and it always comes to the door hot. I love their chicken shawarma and their French fries are very tasty. Oddly enough I've never had their pizza but I'm sure that's tasty as well! read more

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe has become one of our go to spots for takeout! Delivery is resonanky quick and the food is delicious. The naan and samosas are excellent. I highly recommend trying this place! read more

We ordered a bunch of food yesterday and it was absolutely amazing! The butter chicken poutine, the butter paneer pizza, all of it was so good! I was really impressed with every one of the items we got. The sauces were all great. Then Naan was the perfect consistency. I would highly recommend read more

So great! Always super nice. Pizza is fantastic and everything else is even better! Falafel, chicken tikka, mango lassi, all the gyros, even just a simple hummus roll is to die for. Delivery is solid and service is pretty quick read more

The pizza is GARBAGE. Never had a worst pizza. If you do plan to eat here, get some indian food.

I fucking love Dan!!! (Owner and delivery man) I have been going here since I was born, and I am pretty sure that it has the BEST falafel in Worcester. I love falafel, I would eat is all day everyday. As a starving college student it can be very difficult to get food... Luckily for me I live right next to a great food place, with great service and magnificent options. The fact that they offer a vegan pizza, a great falafel, good french fries, speedy service, a great delivery man, and consistent jokes, is awesome to me! LOVE IT read more

Although the pizza is nothing to write home about, everything else on the menu I have tried truly lives up to the name "Fantastic". As others have mentioned, the falafel is one of the best items on the menu, as are all of the middle eastern dishes. I especially enjoy getting their subs "Syrian style" which is just wrapped in their amazing Syrian bread (like a thinner pita). They also have decent if not plain pasta dishes that come with amazing garlic bread. In addition there are some interesting original dishes like the Clarkie wrap - grilled chicken, cheese, fries, pickles, and tahini sauce. I am told though by the owners that I am among a small group who actually regularly orders it. What sets Fantastics apart is not just the food, but the amazing family who owns the place. Danny, who does most of the delivery work, is one of the kindest, funniest people I ever met. Also, his entire family still knows me by name almost 2 years after I graduated from Clark and moved away. Fantastics is always a must-stop whenever I am heading through Worcester. read more

This is your typical Pizza place, but more. They have hummus and falafel which is pretty good. They get 5 stars because the family that runs this place is so nice. I'm always greeted when I walk in and they genuinely want to know how your day is going. I also live next door to it, so it's really convenient! read more

The pizza is okay, the chicken parm sub is great! The food isn't amazing, but the place is. It's the type of spot where you go once, and the next time you go back you're a regular - they are so great at remembering faces. These guys are so nice, and it's really quick service. Also, you can get broccoli cheese balls which is something I have only seen in pizza shops in Worcester. Strange. -Jen read more

This is the best falafel in the USA. 100%. and trust me, I've eaten a lot. The owners and friendly and personable. The prices are more than fair. The pizza sucks. so why did I still give it 5 stars? Because it is irrelevant. I will never understand someone who actually comes here for the pizza. Also, best mozzarella sticks I have ever had. Fries are pretty awesome also. I miss clark :( read more

#35 on the Worcester Pizza Quest FANTASTIC PIZZA popped up next on my list. Having such a bold name let's hope they fit the name. Placed the call and a friendly woman answer the phone took my order of a large cheese pizza and small fries she made it a pleasant experience. Fantastic pizza is located on Main Street down the road from Clark University and beside an old radio station. Walking in you notice the typical run down but clean New England pizza restaurant. At the counter was a woman with a beaming smile happily greeting me to Fantastic pizza. The pizza was paid for and given in a professional and welcoming manner providing a pleasant experience. On the way home I was happy with the service but I could smell the pizza in the car and did not give me that great feeling because the aroma was a Greek bready smell. At home opening the box I was not surprised by the also common Greek crust. The pizza looked perfectly cooked and had a good amount of cheese. The pizza flavor was a bit of a surprise since this seemed to be a typical Greek pizza. The sauce had a sweetness, good tomato and spice flavor. The sauce and the extra than normal cheese seemed to enhance the pizza. At first I expected the same hum drum Greek pizza but this did have something extra. I would like to put the review into perspective of my current Pizza Quest of Worcester. Normal Greek style pizza usually gets 2 stars vs. normal thin style (New York, Italian) pizza usually gets 3 starts. This is based on my preference of thin pizzas. Fantastic pizza presented a happy and welcoming atmosphere and had an above average Greek pizza. This is not a pizza that you would bring special out of town friends to but if you were driving by and wanted pizza you would stop by and know you're getting a good solid Greek pizza. They deserve 3 1/2 stars but Yelp does not allow it, 4 stars is going too far and 3 does not seem enough. Good people and a good Greek pizza make this a Good pizza not a Fantastic pizza. read more

I am in love with this place, honestly. Friendliest, warmest staff I have ever met -- they get to know you, and make you feel like family. They have even taken care of me and made me free coffee when I showed up to eat drunk one day (maybe not my finest moment). Seriously, they are the best. But even if they weren't, I would still probably give them five stars (okay, at least four) because their food is (pun-intended) fantastic. I admit, I am not a huge fan of the pizza -- I'm a New York girl, and the fluffy crust just doesn't do it for me. However, their gyros, shawarma, and especially falafel are BOMB, and they'll happily make them for you any way you want -- I always opt for no tomatoes and extra spice. Their mozz sticks and broccoli cheese bites are also very yummy, as I'm sure are all their other snacks -- they've got a pretty extensive menu. I will miss this place dearly when I move out of Worcester, and I hope they stay in business for a long time. read more

Clark students keep fantastic in business, especially because you can charge it to your parents on ur meal plan card. its average pizza at best with mediterrean stuff thrown in - my boyfriend loved the schwarma and falafel. us girls would order in the buffalo chicken salad and broccoli balls (friend yummy broccoli and cheese, mmm) every so often. the place itself is gross, no reason to go inside. ever. just order, especially bc the delivery guy is the nicest guy EVER and will be fast and friendly. everyone at clark knows and loves the guy (gray braid) so tip well, because he'll remember u - probably by name. read more

Great, GREAT people working there. Expecially Daniel the delivery guy. They also have fabulous falafal..... everything else is questionable. read more