I would definitely return to this place. The quality of pizza wasn't top notch per se, but by Hopatcong standards? It's the best we've had. The pizza crust was super toasty to perfection. The cheese to sauce ratio was perfectly distributed. It was just a really good pizza. Not super salty like I've had at other places. The only negative I'd give the pizza is that a large pie is actually more like a medium. To be fair, I'd pay for a smaller pie with quality ingredients than I would for a larger pie with cheaper ones. We also ordered two orders of wings. Mild & BBQ. First, their blue cheese actually tasted like real blue cheese dip & not something out of a container (even if it was). BBQ wings were great, but as far as mild i think I'll just order the hot ones next time. The taste was good but the batter on the wings was a pretty light coat, though I know some people prefer that. It also could've used a little more meat. Price was reasonable I think, which is fair considering the portions. Overall, their customer service also helps their review. Professional over the phone & actually greet you when you walk in. It may not be with a huge smile, but a simple hello goes a long way. We may try other pizza places just in case,. However, here the taste is pretty good (wings included), this may be our main go to pizza shop. read more

Worst place ever to order ...don't order from here they didn't even care when I told them read more

The Grotto Restaurant - Soggy wings too - Pizza Near Me - Hopatcong, New Jersey

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We were in Hopatcong for two birthdays, my mom and our aunt. It turned out that it was also our waitress's birthday too so the mood was cheerful. The food was great, and the portions were ample enough that my 90 year old mom could take home some fried calamari for later. read more

They still can't get the concept of being on time. Was supposed to be here by 7:04 shows up at 7:32 absolutely unprofessional

Great Pizza! I love coming back from College and getting a Pepperoni pie and some Birch Beer! Great Service Great Food!

Ordered a sausage Parm hero and side salad. Pieces of the sausage were undercooked and the salad was disgusting. Won't be ever going back. read more

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Food is good but sometimes it can take a while to get your food. I had to wait an hour the last time I ordered a pizza.

Todd has the best food around. His wings are the best in the county! His lasagna when you sit down to eat is enough to two! read more

The Grotto Restaurant - a box of fried chicken - Pizza Near Me - Hopatcong, New Jersey

HORRIBLE!!! Food was bland at best, sauce was flavorless, ordered calamari, and was given disgusting frozen fish sticks (they said it's calamari in stick form) that I wouldn't dream of serving to ANYONE. Hopatcong is known for crap businesses and subpar food catered to the seniors that run this town, but this is absurd. Just order from one of the other underwhelming pizza/Italian places in town. One positive is that I was credited the cost of my food...not using it on Grotto... read more

The Grotto Restaurant - "Calamari in stick form"...AKA fish sticks... - Pizza Near Me - Hopatcong, New Jersey

Delicious Italian food. Friendly waitstaff, always courteous & knowledgeable. Just a lovely local eatery where you might meet your neighbors. read more

Have been eating there for years Great food and wonderful service My favorite is the chicken franchise read more

Bacon crispy pizza need I say more.....omg yum!!!! Best pizza in town, bad new is they don't make a great antipasto provolone in salad is toooo pungent! And it needs more meat and better cheese please!!!! No spicy ham in salad too hot just regular ham and salami and normal provolone fresh mozzarella artichokes roasted peppers olives with pits good ones tomatoes onions cucumbers please!!!!!! And garlic knots tooo!!!!! Best pizza! read more

I am a stickler for Italian. I grew up Italian and made Italian food. Whenever I go for Italian it usually has to be higher end for me to appreciate it and even then I think I do better. BUT THIS PLACE, REALLY BLEW MY MIND WITH THE QUALITY OF FOOD FOR THE LOCATION. Food was incredible, service was amazing, and prices were more than affordable. Will definitely be going back. read more

One of the oldest pizza places in the borough, family owned, food is very good, pizza is excellent but the interior could use a major face lift, I'd guess that is why it is basically a take out place, there is rarely customers dining inside and I can see why, there is junk piled around everywhere and extension cords and wires throughout, the owner should consider a major interior renovation. Bathrooms are disgusting! The customer service in the dining area could be a bit better as far as personality's, most have zero personality, a smile would be nice on occasion, they seem like they could care less and wish they weren't even there, they also could use business logo wear, the one woman had on stretch pants and a tshirt both with holes ripped on both, not very appealing for someone who represents the business and is handling your food. read more

I rate the Grotto as THE best pizza in NJ. Nice thin crust and flavorful. The best is plain cheese no toppings.

I'm a New Yorker and we love our pizza. It's been hard to find decent pizza in this area and we know we found it at Grotto!! Delicious wings and mozzarella sticks too! read more

I had purchased a $25 coupon for $2 for this restaurant through my company's Perks program. I keep low expectations about pizzerias from many past experieces. However, The Grotto is an outstanding pizzeria, and the best in Hopacong, whch is crowded with pie joints. First, if you choose to dine in, the place I'd call "homey," but some might say "dumpy." The people are very warm, and the atmosphere grows on you. My wife had the baked eggplant, I had the eggplant parm, and our 4-year-old daughter had the mozzarella sticks and french fries. The eggplant, we agreed, was some of the best we'd ever had out. Even the french fries for our daughter were crisply and tasty. Then a few nights later, we had their pizza, and that was a hands down winner in the local pizza wars. So, don't spurn this place for its unfinished basement looks. read more

Excellent Pizza! Quality ingredients. Fair prices. I actually first went to this restaurant with a friend visiting from out of town who saw it and figured "hey, lets have pizza!". The staff were very friendly, and thus far the quality has been consistent. This place seems to be very popular among the locals, and I can see why! They also do free delivery which is reasonably quick. The delivery guy is friendly as well. This is my new Pizza place of choice in the Hopatcong Boro area. read more

Great Italian food, chicken parm subs are great. Nice thin crust pizza is the best. Free delivery on $10 plus. They have a website www.thegrottorestaurant.com read more

Since I moved into this area. I haven't found a great place for Italian food until me and my boyfriend dropped by here. My boyfriend grew up with this place and he enjoyed the memories of being a kid and eating here again. The food was excellent. It has a warm feeling of home. Great for family to dine. The employees are professional and polite. I had the chicken parmesan dinner. It was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the veal parm sandwich and quoted "it hasn't changed". Definitely dropping by again. It is not expensive what so ever. Great place to eat and it is BYOB. read more

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Food is excellent, prompt service, more than reasonable prices. I've eaten at this establishment many times and it has always been a scrumptious experience. read more

Really miss this place since I moved from town. I swing by whenever I can to get the best pizza around.

Hidden gem, good food, great service and reasonably priced. Me and my son enjoyed the food and service.

Very good food. Delivery is free. The lack of 5 stars is for the restaurant itself. It's outdated, small and sort of dirty. However, as take out goes, it's up with the best. Edited to give it 5 Stars, as they've updated the inside and it's pretty nice now. read more

We had dinner here for the first time tonight and we'll be back. The garlic bread with cheese was delicious, and the white pizza with spinach was amazing! My husband had sausage Parmesan and said he loved it. Typical take-out/dine-in Italian, but a good value. Love that it's BYOB. Nice, friendly vibe, and attentive waitress. read more

Came here due to good reviews but was disappointed. Pizza was so-so, fried chicken tasteless, calamari from a box. The biggest shock was being charged for tap water at $1.55 per person. So don't order water when you come. read more

This has been our go to for pizza for years. I love their White Pie. The antipasto is fresh and full of stuff! Prices are reasonable. Delivery is usually 45 minutes to an hour. Their pasta dishes are good too. read more

Best place for pizza in Hopatcong currently. The cheese steaks are really good to. I would definitely recommend it.

We moved to the area a few months ago and were not expecting any of the local pizza shops to be any good, but to our surprise Grotto has not disappointed us yet! So far we have only had the pizza and only done delivery, so I cannot say how any other menu items are or what the restaurant it like but if you are looking for good pizza in the area, this is the place. read more

This is our go to place for pizza. Never disappointed. Their chef salad is really good as well but it could be better if they did not use the bottom bitter parts of romaine lettuce. read more

Can we please give this place negative stars? Dumpy hole in the wall, with the absolute worst pizza that I have ever had in my 55 years eating pizza. Anyone giving this place a high rating is a shill. read more

From eating there to ordering out, all of the personnel is so friendly and accommodating which always makes the food taste better, but it is quite good on its own. Pizza is pretty great, and when we feel like more of a dinner, the chicken parm and shrimp marinara are our go to favorites. We had moved here recently and are so happy to have a found a great, reliable pizza place! read more

We ordered for delivery, pizza arrived 45 minutes after they said it would be delivered AND was very burnt. Such a disappointment. We wont be ordering from here anymore. read more

Awesome pizza...best in town! (Better than Franks). Their cheese is the best. Keep a menu at home so you can order and have them deliver. Restaraunt itself is small, but warm, friendly, and homey. You get treated like a friend, not like a numbered customer. read more

Good Wings. Very nice staff. One if the better places for a quick meal in the area. The location is also good. Very easy to find via GPS.

Excellent staff, super friendly service. Very consistent, pizza is definitely the best in the area.

Still the place the local go to for awesome pizza. Nice people,fresh ingrediants and reasonable prices. I only wish they had a san diego location. read more

The Grotto has been a Lake Hopatcong institution for years and years and is one of the few restaurants that has survived. Their shrimp and smoked mozzarella pizza is one of the best I've ever tasted. Their other entrees are always well prepared and delicious. They'll make anything you want just how you want it, and their prices are great. Friendly atmosphere, if a bit dated. But for those of us who've been at the Lake forever, it's our standby. Long live The Grotto! read more

We moved to the area a year ago and have been trying all of the local pizza places to find the best food. The Grotto is the only place so far that we've gotten delivery from more than once. The food is decent, the prices are good, and the free delivery is fast. I give the Grotto 4 stars for the antipasto and cannoli. Their pizza is good if you order plain cheese, but when I ordered a veggie pizza, the veggies tasted like they had been frozen and were soggy. My family prefers plain cheese, so that works for us. I haven't dined in, but I scoped the place out when I picked up my take-out and it looks like most pizzerias in Sussex County. The decor is older and worn, but the place was clean and I wouldn't be afraid to eat there. The staff was friendly. It's a great place to get a quick dinner whether it's delivered or if I swing in on the way home. read more

The best Italian food in Hopatcong hands down. Great place and great owners and staff. I recommend any eggplant dish, but it's all good