BEST PIZZA IN REHOBOTH ?

Grottos, Grottos, Grottos! That's what you hear if you ask many tourist at Rehoboth Bch. where they like to eat. I say hogwash! There was a time that I liked Grottos Pizza...when I was a teenager and they only had one or two locations. I don't know how many locations they have now? It seems that many businesses have a hard time with consistency when they franchise, though Grottos hasn't done a bad job at consistency, something seems different. It's still not bad pizza if you like their style of putting the sauce over the cheese with a hose. It's a unique pizza, and I think that is why I have eaten so much of it in my lifetime. Mainly though, it's because when walking down the boardwalk or Rehoboth Ave. it's extremely convenient to order a slice at the window. Normally the service is fast.

With this said if I were to pick a pizza that I like as the best pizza when hot out of the oven, it would be Nicolas Pizza. Just as a disclaimer I did work their for a summer when I was 15 and my sister was Joan and Nick's first waitress. Although I know and like the Caggianos, that's not why I frequent Nicolas with the family . They use multiple types of cheese and it's not greasy like Grottos. If you have extra, you can eat it cold the next day. The atmosphere is hard for me to describe, but it's filled with many repeat and loyal customers with a discretionary pallet. Many locals also, so it has a certain vibe that you can't get at the other pizza establishments in Rehoboth. Anyway, it's a really good pie, with a really uptempo atmosphere.There is only one location, so eating there is a special occasion for many folks. I know my family eats there a couple times a year as a table of 6 - 8 and it's always fun. Joan used to greet people at the door, and I still think she is doing that to this day, but I haven't been there since last summer. Nicky...... Joan and Nicks son, is running the restaurant and kitchen which is cool because it keeps Nicolas a family style and family owned and operated restaurant. So, Niccolas has a personal touch. You don't feel like a stranger, even if you've never been there before.

The close second in pie quality is Louie's. Louie's pizza is very good and the service is also good with that personal touch, or family owned, family style feel. I forgot there name, but know them by face. I've eaten there alot and if I'm walking down that side of Rehoboth Ave. which I don't seem to do as often I will grab a slice. We will also eat there mid day with the kids at a table for 4. You can fit more, but there isn't as much space.

I go back and forth from Louie's and Niccolas as far as taste and texture are concerned. Many people, especially some locals will make the argument that Louie's is the best pie. It's a close call. If this were a cheese steak review Louie's gets my vote for #1. They also have a great Pizza Steak. So, to wrap it up if you have a large party and want the best atmosphere combined with the best pie, go to Niccolas. If you want the best cheesesteak or have a smaller party and want a good pizza go to Louie's. If you are in a hurry or don't care about alot of grease on your pizza, and aren't much for ambiance, then go to Grottos.