Grotto Pizza

Unfortunately when I tried their gf pizza I ended up with a reaction. I made sure waitress knew and that she talked to the kitchen to let them know I have celiac disease. Pizza was wonderful but I reacted not long after we left. Very disappointed as I was hoping I would be ok as it tastes like their regular pizza. Somewhere there was cross contamination. Separate pans and utensils but should have talked to manager about changing gloves and maybe fresh cheese and sauce. Or they are not as careful as last year.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great for our family of 5 - aged 6 to 45. Able to get chicken tenders for the kiddo while getting safe gluten free food for myself, who is diagnosed with celiac disease. So nice to be on vacation and not get sick!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I’ve found this to be the only safe pizza to eat in Ocean City. They’re always super reliable and some of the other places made me nervous. They use separate pans and utensils for cutting/making the pizza! I believe it is all cooked in the same oven, so if that would bother you just be aware of that. Pizza size is like a personal pizza, it’s a good portion for me but some might need 2 or 3. I like a lot of sauce so I would ask for extra since it doesn’t come with very much. Great pizza and very affordable as well!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

My daughter really enjoyed the plain gf pizza, although it is smaller than most gf pizzas. An adult might need 2. They said they use a clean pan.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

GF pizza is better than other places in the area but nothing special. Overpriced for what you get but for a pizza night with the family at the beach, it is my preferred choice.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Our server was very friendly. Pizza was good and I had no symptoms after.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Pizza cooked separately but it wasn’t very good. Hardly any sauce, rubbery cheese, and undercooked dough.

I found mold on the parmesan cheese dispenser when I whipped it down, and when my waiter told the manager he said it was “normal”.

Celiac friendly?

No

Best gluten free pizza I have had ever. Celiac friendly great staff

I have been gf for 9 years now, and this is by far the best pizza I've ever had!!!! Thanks Grotto Pizza it was delicious!!!!

Very good GF pizza. Risk of CC still there.

Celiac friendly?

No

*gluten sensitivity rating*

I have been going to grotto for 3 years now. past two I enjoyed the pizza as a wonderful alternative and my family can enjoy the regular. they changed their frozen dough for a new one this year and it is GROSS. I also did have Tummy issues afterwards, but not too severe. there aren't many pizza choices in town, and this is the bottom of the list.

Celiac friendly?

No

The pizza was okay, but the crust fell apart quickly as I had to eat the majority with a fork. It may have been because I removed the cheese and had a ton of toppings.

GF Pizza was pretty bad. Dry cardboard crust. No taste even w the sauce and cheese. And $11 for personal size! Freschetta makes a very good one.

Enjoyed being able to get pizza with my family. The gluten free pizza was good and my husband and kids enjoyed the non-gluten free pizza.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Horrible GF pizza. Ive tried it twice!

They had gf pizza in individual and larger size. The crust was ok, but not too exciting. The atmosphere was good. We sat outside on the patio. It's a very kid friendly restaurant.

High priced, mediocre food. Only offer Veteran discount on pizza, not the menu. We won't be back.

Crab soup is safe for celiac folks. It is amazing. Also the antipasto salad is a good GF choice. Got the GF pizza with pepperoni mushrooms and cheese. Everyone is eager to please. I really like this place. Have had no adverse reactions to the above items.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF crust had the not so great GF taste but texture was decent. Only availble ib 9". Avg toppings, love mushrooms but theirs were obviously canned. If youre dying for a pizza go here but if you want a good pie go elsewhere.

Very good gf pizza! Thinner than their normal pizza, but thicker than any other gf pizza I've ever had.

Good GF pizza. Personal size only. Staff was ok, but not really knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free pizza was really good. My mom (not gfree) said you couldn't tell the difference between the regular and gfree pizzas.

My dad wasn't thrilled with how thin the pizza's crust was, but that is something I'm used to as a gfree-er.

The pizza was good but the waitress was annoyed when asked about preparation.

They offer a nice gluten free pizza which is actually crispy! That is really the only option for GF and the staff seemed annoyed when asked questions about cross contamination.

Excellent gluten free pizza. I asked a lot of questions about cross contamination & felt like they had a good knowledge (sauce is applied with a hose that does not touch the crust, gluten free pizza baked on special trays in regular oven) & I didn't get sick

Really good gluten free pizza. Offered in two sizes, 9 inch personal and 12 inch family size, with your choice of toppings. Yum.

I have to admit I wasThoroughly surprised at how good the gluten-free pizza was

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

Called to check about the safety of their gluten free pizza. Was told dough was prepared and cooked on the same surface as their regular pizza dough.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

I ordered a gluten free pizza and was served one with gluten (by a food runner, not our original waitress). I realized the taste wasn’t right when I got to the crust of my first slice. Went to the bathroom, made myself get sick, and the waitress was very apologetic and made me a GF one to go. Once I knew I was in the clear, the GF crust was really good! But wish there would have been better communication.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

The food was amazing, but cross contaminated. I started feeling the nausea accompanied with the contamination 5 minutes after eating. Celiac havers beware. Other than that there was a very limited amount of foods you could eat.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I asked and I was hesitant because they ship the crust in frozen. It was WONDERFUL. I will be back.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent