Walked in spur of the moment after leaving Mystic village. Glad we did, as this place is amazing! Short staffed, but they let you know ahead of time, the extra wait didn't bother us. When the food came out, we were all blown away by the quality! I guess there is a good reason they have been around since 1965. The food is amazing! We will be back very soon! read more

Pizza palace is the place to be. I can't get over their nice crunchy yet soft crust. It's crazy good! They also have some great subs. I will say, I ordered a vegetarian sub and it only had cheese tomato and shredded lettuce--not sure if that was a mistake or that's how they do it, but it's quite odd. Pizza is awesome though. read more

Pizza Palace - Veggie sub - Pizza Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Was looking for a nearby and not too expensive place for me and Dad on Father's Day. Eggplant grinder was decent, but I was disappointed that the eggplant wasn't breaded and it had very little sauce on it. Pizza was non-descript, no flavor. Ordered a small white pizza; this was nothing like a white pizza. No garlic, no ricotta. They just left the sauce off. Crust very ordinary; I don't think they know anything about pizza. I read about the excellent tuna grinder, so I may try that. My advice: go to an Italian place if you want good Italian food! read more

I'm back again and again. Ordered 2 of these and one to go for a road trip back to Florida. Best ones in the city. read more

Pizza Palace - two hotdogs with various toppings - Pizza Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

I tried displaced for the first time while in Groton, the hottest day of the year and they had no air conditioning. You must be kidding me! Order the grinder and it was slightly above average. I don't think I'll be going back. read more

My wife and I have been going there for about 50 years. One of our favorite things to get is the tuna grinder. Back in the early days at their old location, Teddy ran the restaurant and everything was always perfect, pizzas, grinders etc. We moved away years ago and recently visited Groton and had to stop in for our old favorite. We went in and spoke with the young lady at the counter. My wife told her about our past visits and ordered the large tuna grinder and asked if it was the same as years ago. She said that it's the same and nothing has changed. Well, she was right, it tasted exactly the same as years ago. Beautiful newer building and you can tell that it's being run as it was years ago. Teddy would be proud! read more

This place is amazing. They got pizza, pasta, and many other things I did not try yet. I recommend the spaghetti with sauce read more

Pizza Palace - This is there garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

We've been coming here since we were in high school "70's". We've been married for 47 years and I'll tell you, it's exactly the same. We've always liked the tuna grinder and got one today. I'll tell you, it has never changed after all these years. Perfect and delicious! read more

Definitely one of the top pizzas in town., great grinders, friendly atmosphere, and reasonably priced.

Every time I've driven by the restaurant for the past few months around lunchtime (always after 11:30 a.m. on weekdays the place is closed. I've also called and there is no answer and no answering machine with any type of message explaining why they are closed. This has been happening randomly for several months dating back to last autumn. Their website says they are open DAILY from 10am-9pm, but that obviously isn't accurate. I also checked on their Facebook page and the most recent post was on February 13....nearly two months ago. I'm not exaggerating when I write that I've TRIED to eat there no less than 12 different occasions since last summer and they've been closed each time. I know they were closed for a couple of weeks in December 2021 due to COVID because there was a note on the front door saying it, but the closures I'm mentioning are in addition to that situation. I've eaten there previously a few times last year and the food was pretty good which is why I keep trying to go back, but now it seems as if they are either permanently closed or open on a very hit and miss basis. There is no way they are open 10am-9pm daily. It would be nice if they would update their hours on their website and Facebook page. I've now given up going there anymore because it's just too frequent a problem. As you can see on Yelp, prior to my review today the most recent review for Pizza Palace is 3 months old. That makes perfect sense when they're barely open...if at all. read more

The staff that served me was very pleasant and good to work with. The order consisted of a small Chicken Cutlet Grinder ($8.59) and chocolate milkshake ($6.29). The grinder was decent, only the lettuce was exceptionally soggy, like it had been sauteed with the chicken. The chocolate milkshake had no flavor to it whatsoever. I considered it way overpriced for what I was buying and the quality very lacking. read more

I was in town visiting my dad and this place is his favorite pizza place. The pizza was sooo good! We ate a large pizza between the two of us and it was delicious . Thank you Pizza Palace . See you next year. read more

I haven't been in the Pizza Palace in a long time and, after today's visit, I doubt I'll ever go back there. I ordered a large toasted ham grinder. They used to be good, but not today! Ham and provolone cheese were scarce and the tomato slices were far and few between. The tomato wasn't ripe. It was orange to green in color and had the consistency of watermelon rind. All for $10.99 + tax. More for less! I highly doubt that this restaurant will stay in business, serving such poor quality food. read more

Love this pizza! Perfectly crunchy bottom on the whole crust, but nice and fluffy on the inside. Lots of cheese and loaded with toppings. Also cant beat the deal that you get a free cheese if you buy 2 large pizzas. Great family meal deal. read more

I've been going to this place since as long as I can remember. I'm 45yrs old. They have been a staple in the Groton community forever. They moved buildings once, just next door. I cannot recommend this place enough. Everything is great, from pizza to grinders, to seafood to kids menu. read more

Just moved to CT a few months ago, and since there are more pizza places than we can count, we have pizza night every Friday. Just had the pepperoni pizza, and it's definitely one of the best so far!! Will definitely order again soon! read more

The pizza and grinders are awesome. The chicken fingers are fresh white meat a nice coating and not at all greasy. This is my new favorite take out place in Groton. I'm going to try everything . read more

Best Pizza Ever!!!! It's been a Groton tradition for decades! 5 generations of my family have all named Pizza Palace as the best. From my great grandparents to my children we all love it there! We always order the same two large pizzas and get a free small, and you can't beat the quality or consistency... read more

Our final day in Connecticut began with sleeping in. Ahhhhhh, I HEART vacations. And praise the Lord that my 8 month old also decided to sleep in. After snoozing the alarm for the 20th time, we finally got up and since we wanted to hit up the cider making demonstration at B.F. Clyde's by 1pm, a quick lunch was in order. Pizza Palace was a quick and delicious spot for lunch. Food - We ordered a small special ($8.75), which was a 10" pizza with pepperoni, sausage, meatball, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. The crust was thick and similar to Pizza Hut's pan pizza, only much less greasy. How they managed to get the crust so crispy on the outside without making it oily is a mystery to me. The small is large enough to feed 2 or 3, so if you need more food, the large special is $16.90. We also ordered a small Italian combo grinder ($5.95). We asked them to cut it into 4 pieces, and it was almost like having a sushi-sized sandwich (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lHpGGbjFwTwXvyoTaQGKBw?select=IiGO0PN9cnOmxJN9kGI9ZQ). Mr. Owl may have taken 3 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop, but he'd only need a bite or two to get through these pieces. The sandwich itself wasn't anything out of the ordinary but would be a decent option for lunch. They also have Italian specialties, such as spaghetti, ravioli ($6.50), and calzones ($6.95), and seafood, such as fish and chips ($9.45), clam strips ($9.45), and fried scallops ($11.75). Location - the interior was spacious and would be good for groups. We went around lunch time on a Saturday and there were several other customers. Note: Pizza Grotto is right next door and every time we drove by, there wasn't a single car in the parking lot. You almost have to feel bad for it. It's kinda like they're the stinky kid who got caught picking his nose. I found myself strangely sympathetic towards PG, but judging by the lack of customers, make sure you go to Pizza Palace. Service - was incredibly friendly. They were kind enough to cut the small grinder into 4's. We had less than an hour for lunch, and the food came out quickly and we made the cider demo on time. Great spot for a quick pizza or sandwich in Groton. read more

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The Good Part: Their pizza is best pizza in the area! They don't skimp on toppings either. Very rich and very filling, a little greasy. Even the crust is delicious and I usually cut the crust off from other pizza restaurants and don't eat it. The restaurant offers grinders, burgers, yummy french fries, salads, etc. We've never left this restaurant unsatisfied. The Bad Part: A little overpriced but, for us, worth every penny. They do offer good sized portions so you can have two maybe even three meals from one order. Bottom Line: Most of the locals say it's the best pizza around and it's usually crowded in the evenings around dinner time. Get there early or call for takeout. read more

Pizza Palace is your typical pizza restaurant. Their menu includes pizza, seafood dinners, salads, grinders, burgers, sandwiches, fried chicken, appetizers, french fries, onion rings, milk shakes, and limited dessert menu. Their pizza is definitely worth trying. I am a huge fan of crust and they have a nice crispy buttery tasting crust. Their pizza is what I think of when I think of a "Connecticut pizza," it's thick, but not too thick and has perfect amount of sauce to cheese ratio. Plus, their pizza sauce is delicious. They have all the basic pizza toppings. I find that when a restaurant offers too many menu options, they run the risk of becoming a "jack of all trades, master of bone." With that being said, Pizza Palace does not offer the gourmet pizzas, like buffalo chicken, or Barbeque chicken, etc., but that's okay because the options that they do offer are supreme, so why fix something that isn't broken?!?!? I am a stickler for a clean restaurant and this restaurant meets my standards. I usually order takeout, and have rarely (once many years ago at other location) sat down to eat-in, however I have used the ladies' room and it's always clean and fresh, and I have spent time inside waiting on my order, and I have always found the restaurant to be clean, well kept, and fresh. The staff are always friendly and prompt. They seem to work well together, which is not always the case at all restaurants. The food... My favorite thing to order here is mozzarella sticks. By far they have the best mozzarella sticks in the area. For $5.99, you get six sticks and home-made spaghetti sauce. Their sauce is hands down the best in the area. I would even go as far as to say that their sauce is in direct competition with high-end Italian restaurant, Tony D's. I am extremely picky when it comes to spaghetti sauce, and their sauce makes the cut. There are only two places in Connecticut that I order spaghetti and red sauce from and that is here and Tony D's restaurant in New London. If you enjoy spaghetti sauce, definitely worth a try. Another item that I really enjoy here is their whole belly fried clams. There are not many places that offer fresh whole belly friend clams, and of those that do, there are even fewer places that get it right. Pizza Palace is one of those places that gets it right. So, if you enjoy whole belly clams as much as I do, give this place a try, you won't regret it. Their garlic bread is pretty typical, pizza restaurant style, nothing out of the ordinary, but definitely good. Last, but not least, prices. Their prices are very reasonable, give or take a little here or there, but in the same ball park as their local competition. Some things on their menu are prices a little lower and some things are prices a little higher than their local competition, but in the end it all evens out. I never base my meal solely on price, I prefer to pay more money for quality than to pay less for poor quality. I find this place to be reasonably priced with high quality food. It is obvious that they put effort into offering their customer a quality, tasty meal. Worth a try. read more

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been going here for pizza since the mid 1970's. Ted and Jim do a great consistent job!!!

The pizza is always on point, fresh and delicious, friendly staff. I love ordering my Friday evening pizza for my Netflix and chill sessions from here!!! They don't deliver, but the quality of their pizza and other menu items completely makes up for that! Also try their cheeseburger and fries! read more

The pizza is so greasy! The regular cheese pizza is dripping with grease. It's so bad that the box was soaked...gross.

If you're expecting a filling cheeseburger grinder...think again. Sub par grinder. Seems like it would put them out of business to put a little more meat on them. Pizza is greasy and loaded with sauce. If you don't eat it within a half hour you have soggy soggy pizza. I know the place has dedicated customers but I'd rather drive over the gold star and go to Crown Pizza in Waterford anyday read more

Surprisingly, pretty darn good think crust (somewhat greasy but not too greasy, just good greasy!) traditional style pizza.

Super friendly, great prices, awesome pizza. 'nuff said!

Our server was excellent. Very nice and attentive. She even made the effort to let us know the reason for the delay in pizza and kept giving me updates. I love that. The food itself was ok. I'm not a big fan of Greek style pizza but there was something about this one that kept me eating. It had almost a buttery taste to it. Different but good. If I'm in the mood for a bigger, softer pizza I'll come on back to this place but as long as New Haven and NY style pizza is around, it won't be very often. read more

Great food, seriously delicious if you compared with the others restaurants around the area. Good service too and you can take it to go!

Pizza is great but service is unpredictable. This place is a little greedy on the servings on things such as french fries, clam strips, and sodas. A Large fry looks like a small, a small drink looks like a kids drink...etc. sometimes i feel like my wallet got robbed. read more

I grew up going to this place back when Teddy was running the old building next door. After 8 years I went back, and the food is just as great! I did have a guy burn my bacon pizza, but they replaced it. This is the perfect stop for a afternoon lunch! read more

I forgot about Pizza Palace since I moved out to Westerly. I had forgotten how good the food was when I ate here 15 years ago. My co-worker recommended it and I ordered lunch today and it was AMAY-zing!!! I got cheese fries with bacon (shredded cheese) and a burger and it was the best burger I have had in years! I will make this a lunch fav since I work in the Groton area. :) read more

I travel to Groton at least once per year and everytime I'm in town I look forward to stopping in at Pizza Palace. I typically order pepperoni, olives and anchoives and the pizza is always tasty; I have not once been disappointed. read more

Better then Ellio's, worse than Domino's! The box had great flavor. Upside the people are friendly.

Food is great and good sized portions. Service is always really friendly and quick --prices are decent too.

Ran into some inconvenience when ordering over the phone but they were able to fix the problem and the food was pretty good

Of all the pizza joints in Groton, this is our favorite. The pizza is always hot and delicious. Yes, it is a bit oily, but that's what you get with a Greek style pizza anyway. My only knock is that you have to eat from paper plates.....I don't understand that at all and it seems very wasteful to me. We usually just get the pizza to go. Definately try Pizza Palace for a tasty meal. read more

My family has been coming here for almost as long as the joint has been open. Unfortunately the place has been going down hill lately. Today I spent a little over 25.00, @5.00 for a shake the shake was like pouring a glass of milk out of the carton, I ordered a sm Genoa with just pickles and cheese with extra extra olive oil no spices, onions, tomatoes, or lettuce @ $6.00 and what did I get everything but what I ordered. I could not eat it because of the spices I am allergic to it. I also ordered a hot dog for my mother @ $3.00, you would think that the dog would be longer than 4 inches, would have been cooked longer than a minute or so on the grill it didn't ever have grill markings and was cold in the middle. Our puppy would not even eat it and she licks her butt. Think about what you order from there, you may want to go in the kitchen and watch how the food is made. read more

The pizza was delicious. It reminded me of Pizza Hut, but with crispier crust. A large was more than enough for 2 people, and would have fed 3. I'm looking forward to leftovers. The service could have been better - we waited a while for extra water. We had paper plates and cups. read more

Just got the 4 small pizza get one free deal. And come to find out after waiting 30 minutes for pickup all the pizzas weren't cut. When I called to tell them this they said "well it's busy" so I guess my advice for people who intend to go there is don't! They'll be too busy to offer good consistent service and careless enough to not want to fix their mistakes. Only giving it two stars because the owner is a nice guy it's his staff who's the problem. It's too bad because the pizza is delicious when done correctly. read more