The Grotto

Worst pizza I have ever had in my life. Globs of cheese that turn to rubber. Super nice people but can someone other than kaleidoscope figure out how to make a decent pizza in this glorious valley?

So glad I found this place. I just moved to Talent, they deliver to my house and there pizza and sandwiches are delicious.

An old school Mom and Pop Pizza shop! The inside looks like an old merchant marine, pirate surfer hangout. The pizza is Excellent. There’s always good looking dames present. Plenty of microbrews available + a Pinball machine and an original Astroids video game machine — what more could you ask for.

My go to pizza pub when I come home to visit. One of the first stops I make. Service is decent. Food is great. Lots of options including full salad bar, it’s a small town so don’t be too judgy on that little guy, it’s fresh. The grinder pizza is my favorite to get. They have outdoor seating during the warm days, or for anyone trying to smoke a stogie. They now offer gluten free options for those who need or want it. Small handful of beers on tap. Walking distance to any other little stores and bars in the area as well. Good for kids. A little sad they took the wall of signatures down:/painted over them. Kind of takes away from the history of that place. Had a couple names/​signatures of good friends that passed away that we wish we could still see :(… But on to happier times, great little local small town pizzeria to check out.

I was very hesitant for a long time to try this pizza because of all the mixed and mostly negative reviews here on Unilocal.I finally gave it a try a few weeks ago and was very pleasantly surprised. The pizza is delicious! The first time I tried it, I had it delivered (love the free delivery, by the way) and the person on the phone and the delivery guy were both very pleasant. Just recently, I picked up a pizza and the service was again friendly, helpful, and quick. The Grotto has quickly become a favorite of mine and I’ll definitely be back for more!

BEST pizza in the valley. Absolutely LOVE the Grotto, and have always been satisfied with their service, beer/​wine selections and above all — their pizza. Thick crust, generous toppings, soooo good. LOVE the widow maker — so naughty, an so delicious…

Best calzone ever tasted! thanks to the cook «Juan Q» for the amazing food and to the team at the grotto. Perfect service!

We went to the Grotto on sa Saturday night. It was crowded. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient. We ordered the Sicilian Pizza and it was excellent. The crust was delicious. Lots of beer choices and wine as well. Loved our meal?

This place is pretty awesome. They have pizza and salads and really great beer. They also have a sick pinball machine and a asteroid game. The service was friendly and helpful.
Stay cool.

The Grotto is my go-​to dinner choice! Not only do they have in house dining, but they deliver! The garlic chicken pizza is my favorite, the hula skirt is awesome too! They have pizza and salads and pasta and soup. I’ve never been disappointed with my meal or my service. I’ve started ordering delivery more often because their delivery driver is always so nice and timely! He genuinely cares about his customers and well, he’s got a nice smile too ;)
I highly recommend this place to locals and people just visiting!

Way overpriced! 5.50 for a tiny add on salad. The veggies for the veggie sandwich were premixed so cooks were not happy that I didn’t want mushrooms. The only chicken available was breaded. Then to top off the 40 $ bills for the two of us was no drink refills.

I don’t go for the ambiance or the «positive» attitude of the owner… I will say the garlic lover is on point most the time… Kinda depends on who is making it, but when it’s done right, one of my fav pies!

I decided to give them four stars not necessarily based on the food quality but that it is a neighborhood go to for Talent we bring the kids there enjoy sitting on the porch. They really upped their beer selection and now offer growlers which is a nice addition. Never really cared for the sauce on their pizzas much but I found a way around that, The barbecue chicken pizza! the barbecue sauce is pretty good and my kids really enjoyed it, and anytime my kids will actually eat something it’s a win!

called to order pizza to go. they kept me on hold and I had to call back. I told her I have been on hold for 5 min and she said «no sir 3 min. and I have to put you on hold again». she did not even apologize. what kind of customer service is that. no wonder the bad reviews.

Pizza is meh, costumer service was horrible had the AC on in the middle of winter took forever to get the pizza and did not enjoy the atmosphere

Met friends there on a Friday night. There was one large group of maybe 10 & that was it. All the other tables were empty & dirty. We had to wipe our own down. Ordered a couple beers, but they were out of clean pint glasses & wanted to know if we were willing to wait while they washed them. Yes? Our friends had never been to the Grotto & I could tell they were not impressed with our choice. We were there for about an hour, no one ever came out to wipe down tables, and no other customers came in, except the employees boyfriends. I guess when you’re one of the few restaurants in Talent, you can afford to be mediocre. I’m giving it two stars because my past visits have been a little better.

Can’t say much for their pizza but I can say they told me they couldn’t deliver even though I am literally 1 block from the cut off. REALLY?!! If I liked their pizza I would of been a loyal customer but what can you say for bad customer service and even worse business sense. Guess I will go somewhere else lol.

Best pizza in the valley! I love their sourdough crust and awesome beer selection! And there is always a friendly server to help you figure out which pizza to choose!

We were regular customers. That was until we called an order in so it would be ready when we got there. Told us they were busy and it would «be at least an hour». We arrived in a little over an hour and were told the order was not ready. Another half hour goes by standing in tiny lobby, and checked again. This time we were told «obviously we are busy, you need to be patient». At the two hour mark checked again, and was told that the order was never phoned in and had not been started. Then to add insult to injury the woman tells us that we can order again but, you guessed it, it would be «at least an hour». That was a few years ago. Never been back. Plenty of good pizza in the valley. Don’t need to be disrespected like that

This an inexpensive pizza/​pasta restaurant that has been in Talent for many years. I was in a rush this visit and ordered spaghetti with meat balls. It comes with a salad that included tomato, onion, cucumber and baby greens. The spaghetti was served in a large bowl containing well cooked noodles covered with with a thick tomato sauce hinting of hot pepper and very well done and tasty meatballs.
I haven’t had the pizzas for some time but they were okay This is a good salad bar.