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Waited years to return to my favorite Chicago pizza restaurant, and incidentally driving back from…read morean extended stay in Chicago where we ate at one of the competitors ( "LM", and their pizza was soupy and sucked.... Ordered only pizza: deep dish chicken and spinach. Worth the wait: perfect!!! Yummy crust, good sauce and excellent consistency, the taste and seasoning was soooooooo good!!! Cheesy too! Shout out to the beautiful and friendly Lailey, one of the servers who was personable and sweet!

First time at Giordano's but I've had Chicago deep dish pizza before. The restaurant is in a great…read morelocation in downtown Indy with high ceilings and lots of light. We went at 12:45 on a Thursday afternoon. We had a large group and were told it was about a thirty minute wait (which was fine). The food was good. I'm not a huge fan of Chicago style deep dish pizza but I hadn't had it in a few years. The crust was ok but not flaky enough. The sauce had a good tomato flavor and a bit on the chunky side. There were only a few pieces of sausage and the cheese was not very noticeable in the flavor profile. My Caesar salad was very good with lots of Parmesan cheese. The service left a lot to be desired. I'm not being critical of our server but rather the overall management of the service. They were very understaffed as servers were taking orders, bringing food and drinks, and clearing tables. The food came out of the kitchen slow. And there was one person (who I assume was a manager) who stood around with his arms folded, biting his nails, and doing nothing to help the servers. I'm sorry but if you are short staffed, roll up your sleeves and help clear tables or bring drinks. He did nothing while the servers ran from place to place. In the end, the food was ok but our experience lacked efficient service and I wouldn't go back to this Giordano's location again. There are a lot of other options in the area.

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Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub

3.9(441 reviews)

9.9 mi•Mile Square

So caprese salad is NOT ACTUALLY a salad. It's supposed to be thick slices of mozzarella with…read moretomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze. I paid $13 for a $5 bag of mixed arugula and Spinach with a few pieces of mozzarella thrown in there. There was barely any dressing for the greens. Dry, disappointing, and unsatisfying. (We ordered delivery so I wasn't able to exchange.)

Been here many times, the food is a good bar pizza joint. This picture is just a lunch, but overall…read moreit's quality food, but service is why it's not 5. I get it, you're always busy, but a little promptness or just acting like you enjoy the job wouldn't be too hard any of the 10 times I've been here.

Spicy Mexican slice

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Outside view

Bazbeaux Pizza

4.1(798 reviews)

10.0 mi•Mile Square

If you're looking for the best pizza in Indianapolis, do yourself a favor and go to Bazbeaux. This…read morelocal institution is credited with helping create the "Indy gourmet" pizza style: innovative toppings on a thin, hand-tossed crust so we went in with high expectations, and it delivered. We ordered a half-and-half pizza with the Spicy Bee on one side and the Bazbeaux Special with pine nuts on the other. Everything was delicious. It's all made fresh to order, so it took a bit of time to come out, but that's exactly why it tasted so good: fresh ingredients, a crisp thin crust that stays sturdy under the toppings, and great flavor throughout. With many toppings to choose from and a good beer and wine selection, there's a ton to explore here, and it's very vegetarian-friendly, too. The service sealed the deal for us. The staff was extremely friendly and kind, and our waitress was the highlight. We ended up staying a little past closing and started to rush, but she reassured us to take our time and enjoy the meal instead of feeling hurried. That kind of genuine hospitality goes a long way. Cozy, casual atmosphere, excellent pizza, and warm service in the heart of the Mass Ave arts district. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Is Indiana style pizza the opposite of Chicago style?…read more Y'all have some weird beef idk ‍ In true Goldilocks fashion I missed garden tables 3 pm lunch cut off but was before union 50s opening time.... I stumbled into bazbeaux got a small Antipasto salad that was outstanding and a bazbeaux special pizza that was very good.

Inside seating area

Fresh mozzarella plate

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Ten Hands Social Bar & Eatery

3.8(54 reviews)

10.2 mi•Mile Square

We were attending a conference in the area and decided to pop over to The Westin to give Ten Hands…read morea shot! We ordered pizza, smoked swings, Brussels sprouts, and truffle fries to share. Honestly, the food was delish. The Brussels sprouts were AMAZING! Smoked wings were good too. We absolutely loved the pizza. The truffle fries were okay. They were out of the garlic aioli that comes with the fries, and I think that would have given them the kick they were missing. The ambiance is cool with the fire pit right at the entrance. Many TVs at the bar, so it's a great spot to catch a game. I also liked the layout of the room - particularly the booths, in relation to where the TVs are. Honestly much better food and ambiance than at one of the other nearby hotel restaurants we tried.

We had a reservation, which helped because they were busy…read more We had the hummus platter for an appetizer which had pita triangles, celery, red and yellow sliced peppers, cucumbers , and carrots. The hummus had a lot of paprika on top of it, but that seemed to enhance the flavor. I had the prime rib French dip with a side of fruit and my wife had the same sandwich, but with a side of fries instead. The prime rib French dip was nice, tender, and juicy, melt in your mouth good. I wish they had supplied more au jus or a wider container for it. The fruit tasted nice and fresh as well. This was an expensive meal at nearly $100 after tip, but I can see myself coming here again someday. Just not very often due to cost. The ambiance consisted mostly of gamers milling about and talking as well as having a wall of televisions showing different things. A bit of a sensory overload at the time.

10.1 mi•Renaissance Place, Mile Square

Contemporary setting. Entrance to Ten Hands from inside the Westin.

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Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mass Ave

4.0(486 reviews)

Best pizza in town! Great atmosphere and the bonus is the speakeasy in the back. Bar service is…read moreoutstanding.

3 stars for pizza & breadstick 5 stars for customer service…read more Ordered the Vinny...it lacked garlic flavor and definitely wasn't as cheesy as I thought it would be. It was terrible it just was not as garlic flavor as we would have liked it to be. The breadstick was hard and seemed old. It was not good so disappointing for that because they're usually pretty good. Customer service I will say is very good. Nice staff and great attitude and atmosphere. Clean dining area I noticed while I waited. I have had other pizza slices before so definitely going to get the OG pepperoni or the pepper, onion, jalapeño one. Now those are flavorful. My salad was good. Overall the Vinny was edible it just lacked the flavor but the breadstick was bleh, not fresh. I will have to try going earlier next time maybe they'll be much better.

9.6 mi•Holy Cross, Cottage Home

Interior

That perfect cheese pull moment.

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King Dough Indy

4.3(545 reviews)

King Dough is one of those places that feels cool without trying too hard…read more The open kitchen lets you watch the crew work around the wood-fired oven while the smell of fresh pizza slowly convinces you that you made an excellent life decision. The space itself is bright, industrial, and relaxed, with large garage doors that let plenty of light in and communal tables that make it easy to settle in. Our pizza came out surprisingly fast, especially considering everything is made fresh. We ordered pepperoni, sausage, and red onion, and they absolutely loaded it with toppings. Crispy, blistered crust, gooey cheese, and enough pepperoni to make me stop counting after about bite three. It was honestly love at first bite. One tip: don't skip the restroom before you leave. I won't spoil it, but whoever decorated those walls and that door clearly had some fun. King Dough nails that balance between casual neighborhood pizza joint and destination-worthy meal. I'd happily come back...and next time, I might have to branch out from my beloved pepperoni.

Never have had a bad time at King Dough. Love the patio but on a warm day it is also nice to be…read moreable to sit inside with the AC while still enjoying fresh air because of the garage doors. The Greko salad is my ALL TIME favorite salad and will never not be ordered. Pizzas are always perfectly cooked. While some of the topping choices seem strange, the combos always work! Only request would be that they allow for halvsies on pizzas since it is hard to chose just one. Pizza favs: Fungi Ricky, Gabba Ghoul, & Stinky Pete Looking for a fun drink not on the menu? Ask for a snake bit (combo of sour beer and cider). Perfect for those who think sours are too sour and ciders are too sweet.

Something borrowed cocktail

Non alcoholic mock tails

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Cider from Normandy France

Giorgio's Pizza

3.9(275 reviews)

10.0 mi•Mile Square

Wonderful pizza! This is my second time back. Service is…read moreoutstanding! Wish there were a couple of more food variation options, such as pastas.

Just look at that picture! When you need two plates to hold a slice, that's a good sized slice…read more Also, say hello to Tina, as she is here almost ubiquitously and provides wonderful service. Always remembers my order and has it ready to go right away.

Beef Baked Meat Lasagna

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Shin Dig

4.4(163 reviews)

10.1 mi

Back at Shindig, where the vibe is always fun and inviting! We sat on the patio this time and…read moreplayed a little game of ping-pong while we waited for our food. The ball spent more time off the table than it did on it :D This visit, I built my own gluten-free pizza with olive oil, garlic, basil, rosemary, arugula, prosciutto, and goat cheese. It was fresh, flavorful. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, and the patio made for a great place to spend the evening. It's one of those spots that's just as much about the experience as it is the food, which is why I keep coming back.

Summary: Cunningham Group's successful take on a VERY family…read morefriendly restaurant at pretty decent prices. Delicious and fresh food, so much fun for the kids, and service was good but a little slow. Only downside is the location. Area is pretty worn down. Food: The pizza is delicious and fresh. Nice chew, a little bit crisp and the great smell of freshly dough. We got the sausage and pepperoni; sausage was better but both were good. The breadsticks were hot and delicious. A little soggy with butter but I mean.. it's butter. Is that bad? Dipping cheese was better than your standard stadium nacho cheese. Chopped salad was very fresh. Not the most interesting but still good. Hot Honey chicken wings were clearly freshly battered and fried. Incredible. Very similar to Korean Fried Chicken. Alcohol: Beer and wine option were good. Could use a couple more wine options. Beer and wine had a great range of styles and prices. Bar looked very well stocked for mixed drinks or drinking neat. Service: Staff was kind and helpful. They could have been slightly more available. The food did take a while longer than I would have expected for it not being that busy. But with how fresh it was, I'm sure it's because they were making it fresh. Ambiance: Tons of space. Ultra family friendly. Board games, yard games, ping pong, fire pits. Awesome! Train tracks across the parking lot were a fun side benefit. Kids loved watching the trains go by. Drinking out of plastic cups wasn't my favorite but I understand why. Location: Next to North Mass Boulder. Not a great part of town but felt safe once you're there. Final thoughts: If you're downtown and have kids, you gotta stop here especially if it's nice outside.

Inside

Russet pizza

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10" Gluten Free Al Pastor - nice for a change

Futuro

4.7(393 reviews)

9.4 mi•Holy Cross

Decided that I wasn't cooking tonight and running only on four hours of sleep, I knew I'd pass by…read moreon my way home so I knew what I needed to do. Took me a few minutes to decide what to order. So many great choices! I ordered the futuro classic and added banana peppers but got the 16 inch tavern style...I'll get Detroit style another time. Jessica was so awesome and her energy is amazing! Big thanks to her! She just made the first visit cool and she's so nice! The atmosphere is so fun! I really enjoyed the video game! A pizza video game of all things!!! Definitely need to go back for a date night sometime. Took my pizza home and I had to get a bite before my bf got home and it was absolutely delicious! Glad I stopped and didn't want to cook. Thank you!

The ordering an execution process needs to be improved. Our plan was to go to a show, then pick up…read morea pizza on the way home from Futuro. The issue is that you cannot select a time for pick up. So after the show, I hit order on the app. And the 25-30 minute wait I had seen multiple times before the show suddenly became 50 minutes. So we went home first then I went back out to retrieve the pizza at the appointed time. When I arrived it wasn't ready because they botched the order and started anew. The mistake was they made it with banana peppers instead of bell peppers. Honestly, I would not have cared if banana peppers were used. They should have called or texted, apologized for the error and just asked if we wanted a new one or if the banana peppers were fine. But instead I had to wait another 15 minutes for them to make a new pizza. By the time I got home it was an hour after we had planned to eat. I'll know better next time we want pizza and order from a place that has better service.

Upstairs dining room

Pictures of the buffalo chicken and super pizza

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Interior

Pizza di Tito

4.3(27 reviews)

10.1 mi•Mile Square

Great baked Ziti. Thanks for the recommendation all!…read more Local pasta joint. Worth a stop!

Finally I got to try this place. I have heard many good things. I got a slice of cheese pizza, a…read moreslice of Buffalo chicken pizza, two bread sticks, and a soda. The cheese pizza slice amazing. Everything else was pretty standard. This is located in the PNC building and it's only open during lunch. It's really hard to get to outside of that time. The service was great, though. The restaurant was very clean and had a cozy Italian decor. Overall it's a good spot for lunch if you work downtown or are doing something downtown M-F during the day. Otherwise the hours are way too restrictive. There are better pizza places that are actually open for dinner and on weekends. I would give this 3.75 stars if I could. The food is good, but the hours are limited.

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Julie G.

6 years ago

Ordering was easy and the girl in the front was really friendly, signed on the iPad but they supplied hand sanitizer by the front. Since this is such a scary time in our country, it's important to support our restaurants! In fact I have read at this place and some other restaurants that have received bad reviews, seriously? Shame on you!!! Restaurants are really struggling and how unfair to judge a place based on carryout! read more

Shelby M.

5 years ago

The food is delicious! I had the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, very tender and the bbq sauce was great. The cocktails are great as well! I had the Rum Punch. The staff were very friendly anDefinitely recommend this place! read more

Heather M.

29 days ago

I looovveee the Thursday slider deal. They are so yummy and paired with fries is perfect. Sometimes the service isn't the best but they are usually busy when I visit. Also, breakfast here is always delicious! read more

Christie-Zimmerman H.

1 year ago

Owners are horrible, they talk to women like trash, well I take that back, they like to play favoritism with the younger ones and go out drinking with them. Horrible place all around. read more

Sarah S.

6 years ago

Some of us liked it. Had food delivered and was disappointed. Food was cold. Will try again but only at the restaurant.

Jeanne F.

5 years ago

You start displaying your politics, either way, I don't come and give you any of my business.

Emma G.

6 years ago

Delicious Food and Great Customer service! Definitely a must try for anyone in the area.

Jason F.

5 years ago

Food is OK....Prices are way too high. Menu is limited

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I wish I would have worn my sunglasses inside. The lights are turned up so bright that I felt…read moreuncomfortable and it strained my eyes That aside I enjoyed the pork tenderloin, it was great! It was one of the best pork tenderloins I've ever eaten! My only wish would be to cut the onions thinner so they don't fall off of the sandwich. You could tell the tenderloin was pounded out by hand and hand breaded. Very tender and tasty! They mailed it in on the coleslaw. It was runny and had a funky taste so I switched it out right away for the fries, which were good. My number one complaint at a restaurant is if the server doesn't come and ask me within five minutes if I need anything or if the food is OK. Guess what didn't happen? The guy next to me had the wing's that looked like drumsticks. I'm definitely going to come back and try those. I'm going to wear my sunglasses too and pray for a just little better service. All that being said, I have dined at fine restaurants and diners all over the country so I'm a little bit picky.

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My wife and I went there for lunch. We split a bone in chicken wing basket sauce on the side and an…read moreorder of onion rings. The food was good service was pretty fast. It was lunch so they were pretty busy. It's a large bar with several TVs for watching sports.

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