Not the same ambience or the same pizza as before. A bit different. Loved the New York feel of the old place and did not understant so much cheese on the pizza but it was good. This was take out. read more

Pizzology was my first post-COVID takeout meal after returning to the US. A bunch of friends had raved about it over the years to me, but living in East Carmel, I'd never tried it. When a friend said she was willing to eat ANYthing, I felt like this was the right time. Unfortunately, a lot of my food was compromised by the fact that I picked it up before running errands, so by the time we sat down to eat, it had been an hour since I'd gotten the food (one of the many reasons why I plan to go back for a dining experience, along with the fact that I still haven't had their tiramisu yet and haven't experienced the 'watch the chef' opportunity they have). That being said, our food - for the way I handled it - was good, adequate, filling, and pleasant. The highlight was definitely the pizza itself (as it should be)! We also had one with mushrooms and a variety of cheeses that impressed as well. If you like artisan, wood-fired pizza and live in Carmel and can't get a spot at Bazbeaux and don't want to drive all the way to King Dough, I highly recommend Pizzology, read more

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This is a great little spot! I especially love their margarita, pizza and their mushroom risotto. Wheelchair accessible.

Very nice workers and service. The pizzas we had were okay, a little pricey for the portions. We ordered takeout so maybe it's more of a "pay for the ambiance" kind of place, which did seem great! read more

This place has been in the neighborhood for a while and it seems everyone in Carmel has eaten here but not me. Well that was my loss but no more. We joined a couple of friends for a celebration dinner and was anticipating something good. Well i got that and more. Lots of good choices and the local craft beer selection is solid and Im a beer snob. We didn't want a big meal so we decided on breadsticks and i ordered the mushroom risotto. Both were great. Very flavorful and just the right size. Our dinner partners ordered the mussels and pepperoni risotto which both looked great. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Decor is simple and functional. Its not very large until outdoor seating is opened but if you have to wait its worth it. We will be dining here soon. read more

Pizzology - Mussels - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Our server, Sophia, was amazing. We were so excited this restaurant is open again. We love the atmosphere and great food!

Pizzology is so good that when my dad requested pizza from a chain spot down the road, my mom and I went out of our way to order Pizzology just for us. Totally worth going to more than one spot because let me tell you, this pizza is magical. The pizza is more of the artisan, wood-fired, thin-crust type (the best type). I've always gotten the margherita pizza and haven't strayed. It's delicious. We also got the house salad and loved how the dressing was light and fresh to eat on the side with the pizza. The restaurant itself isn't huge so we normally do carry-out and enjoy it from the comfort of our own home. read more

Amazing service from Laura and Bryan (B-) at the bar!! They were quick and attentive even when it was super busy. Food and ambiance was also 10/10. read more

Went to Pizzology on a week night, we were greeted and seated immediately. Our waitress came to our table with in just a few minutes of being seated and took our drink order along with our appetizer and salad order. Our drinks, bread sticks and salads came right away. Then I don't know what happened. We ordered two pasta dishes and one pizza, it took close to 45 min for us to get our meals. During that time our waitress came over once and apologized for the wait and said our food was coming, that took about another 15min she then brought out a couples dinner that were seated after us, she explained theirs came out first because they had pasta and the pizza was holding up the order because the oven can only hold 3 at a time and she also explained that take out had gotten busy. Ok, but why did take out take precedent over dine in, and then another couple that was seated after us also received their dinner before us and it was pizza. I understand that things happen, but the icing on the cake was when we finally did get our dinners my pizza was not hot and fresh out of the oven, I think it had been out for awhile, and that was very disappointing. Don't make up a lie, just tell us something happened, and offer to take off the appetizer or offer us dessert literally anything, but please don't tell me something that's blatantly not true and not offer to rectify it in any way. I was very disappointed with my dine in experience here. read more

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Okay, as stingy as I am with the five star reviews this place deserves one hands down for several reasons. I'll start with the obvious, the food. I started with the chop salad romaine lettuce, roasted grape tomatoes, olives, shallots, gorgonzola, and lemon citronette. It was fresh and light and invigorating to the taste buds. It was a pale, crisp, fresh, light salad with a bit of a zip. The pizza is a fresh warm melt in your mouth amazing thin crust artesian pizza. I went for the Margherita with crushed San Marzano tomatoes, our hand stretched mozzarella, and fresh local basil. I opened the box and the smell was intoxicating. The second reason are the people. The service was prompt, kind, and amazing. The owner is also committed to giving back and supporting the community and that's a small business that I want to support! read more

My boyfriend and I have been on a health kick and wanted to reward ourselves with some tasty pizza for our cheat meal. We made a reservation for 6:15. Walking in the hostess was very polite and sat us quickly. The restaurant is VERY small. Our waitress took awhile to greet us. I could tell she was busy and overwhelmed. We ordered a great 2015 Chianti and the grilled romaine salad with bread sticks as our appetizer. I am not kidding when I say this was the most AMAZING FOOD I HAVE EVER TASTED! The quality of the food was absolutely satisfying. So fresh so tasty. I can't wait to come back! The home made sausage with fennel is to die. We cannot wait to be back. I just hope they can keep up with their business. read more

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I completely agree with the sentiments of the others that state that this is the type of establishment that should be celebrated. Local businesses are like little rays of sunshine in a cloudy world of chain restaurants. They can be quirky, but they have a personality - and as Jules mentioned in Pulp Fiction, "Personality goes a long way..." So, long live Pizzology! read more

Pizzology - Great pizza every time! - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I love this place. The only thing is missing; there is not enough sauce on pizza! Please add some more sauce :)

Amazing breadsticks. Fresh and flavorful pasta dishes. Orecchiette and sausage is an outstanding pasta diSh. Bartender Carly is amazing! Great neighborhood place! Took care of us as Federal furloughed employees. Very nice gesture. Happy to spread the word of how great Pizzology is for our comunity read more

Pizzology - Carly's yet to be named award winning woodford drink. Worth the visit just for the drink and to meet Carly! - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Wood fire pizza and fresh ingredients, staff friendly and welcoming We visit there often. read more

Great pizza and salad! Always busy. I would like to try more on the menu, but always want pizza. Fun to sit by the window and watch the pizzas being made. read more

If you want good, unique pizza, Pizzology is the place to go. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. The drinks were huge and a great price for the size. They have a little covered patio that we sat in and enjoyed our meal. They're also doing curbside so if you don't want to sit inside, call ahead and order for takeout! read more

Pizzology - Pepperoni Piquante & the Lombardy - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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If this isn't your local bar and pizza joint, what are you actually doing with your life? Fantastic pizza and appetizers, and the drinks Carly makes are top notch. Her whiskey sour is something special!! read more

This is one of my favorite places. But weirdly, I hardly ever get their pizza. (It's delicious, but there are a million reviews about their pizza, and I strive to be different. I'm also not going to talk about their breadsticks, which are some of the best anywhere, and now they're all I can think about. Urgh.) I love their pasta. Their spaghetti and meatballs are the stuff of your dreams. If you come on a night that they have gnocchi, get it, my friend. You can come back here and thank me later. Or maybe name a child after me, because it's that good. They have specials most nights, and seriously, they're called specials for a reason. (Because they're special, in case I'm being too vague.) If you're looking for something healthy, ya' weirdo, their chop salad is really yummy and has this super airy light dressing that is refreshing and yummy. Their desserts never disappoint. If you're lucky enough to come on a tiramisu night, grab it before it's gone. (One time, I was eating there, and it was cherry tiramisu. It's been like a year, and I can't stop closing my eyes and picturing it. I might need some therapy.) They also have a really stellar wine list. It's great for kids, too. They have an area where you can sit and watch them make the pizza. So your kids will be looking at something other than their phones, and you can hold an adult conversation with your spouse. The Italian word "amore" was coined for this place. For real. Look it up. read more

This place is ducking awesome The bartender Carlee is one of the best bartenders they have she had a wonderful smile and personality while taking care of me and a group of friends If you have the chance to stop by definitely sit at the bar she will make you feel welcome read more

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This is based solely on how I was treated by the host. I was very much looking forward to paper airplane cocktails and the gnocchi special while sitting at the bar... which was full. I was told by a server that the seating around the bar was not open and the host must seat me. Ok this is annoying but whatever I walk to the host stand and ask to be seated in the bar area. Guy walks back with me looks around doesn't seat me then walks to the stand ignoring my presence then as soon as another guy comes in he seats him in the only available table in the bar area. Wtf. read more

A picture is worth a thousand words! Best part was the sprinkle of kosher salt on top. Great pizza! Once you smell the wood fired oven you will only want to order pizza! read more

Pizzology - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Horrific Service. 1.5 on a Thursday night to get pizza. Ended up not even able to eat our pizza because we had an event to go to. Nothing but excuses as we ate pizza in the car with our kids. Even made us pay for our drinks. read more

Food was great, service was excellent, super friendly and helpful!!! Would love to eat here again

Best pizza in Indy area. I was pretty disappointed in all the pizza places I tried, which is a lot, since moving to Indy in 2018... until this one. The ingredients are top notch and you can tell. The flavors are interesting (jalapeños and honey) but delicate and balanced. I always order a margarita pizza the first time I go anywhere because I firmly believe if you can't make that simple pizza you shouldn't be making pizza. Anyways, this one was worth coming back for. Stop trying all the pizza places around town and just come here. read more

The absolute best restaurant in Carmel! The staff at Pizzology is so kind and feel like family. The specials on Fridays are to die for. Cocktails are crafted to perfection. I recommend the mussels, keep the sauce later for your pizza crust to dip in! Pepperoni pizza might sound boring, but it's so so good! Obsessed with this place! read more

First, I have to say I love the food at Pizzology but I had to laugh when we ordered the wings. They must have been from a baby chicken, they were the smallest wings I have ever seen! For $14 dollars they are not worth it. I also question why when you order a salad to go why its smaller than what you get when you order in?! read more

Pizzology - Chicken Wings - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Off the beaten path behind the shopping center this little place is full of fun and Great Food. Tops is the Hot and delicious bread sticks. So good you don't need sauce. The black pepper pizza and the Margherita pizza was fantastic. You can grab a craft beer and watch the pizza cooks cook. Great Place. We will return. read more

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I really like this place. I have never had a bad meal and the wait staff is always awesome. If you sit at the bar the bartender is as friendly and chatty as you want! I only have 1 issue, I wish they stayed open later! I know they are a business and need to do what is best for their organization so this is just really me being selfish, but I live close but and would love to be able to stop by during the week for my favorite drink, the Black Manhattan! read more

Our favorite pizza spot in the city! Sad they closed the two other locations! We will be back soon!

Tried this place for the first time on a Friday night. I was eager to try it out as I have heard only good things about it in the past. We went around 8 and had a small wait before we were sat. Once we were sat our waiter was great! He was so prompt and helpful. I got the rhinegeist rose cider and I have to admit I LOVED it. I already went out and purchased it at the store . Boyfriend got the Kirk wood cream ale. We also got breadsticks to share and they came with the best sauce I have honestly ever had at a pizza joint. For dinner we decided to get a couple of personal pizzas so we could each get what we preferred. Boyfriend got the Homeade Sausage pizza and enjoyed it. It had a lot of fennel on it but it was easy to take some of them off. I got the Napoli and it was SO good. Overall very good experience and would go back! read more

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This is a gem of restaurant... we really enjoyed atmosphere and we were impressed by the menu. "I want a handmade itslian type pizza..." I responded with this find on YELP to see if my hunch was accurate. Thankfully... yes. This is the most authentic wholesome pizza option I know of, this side of Tuscany. We had personal sized pizza to share and couple with order of breadsticks and greek salad. We chose a Rossi Pizza and a Bianchi pizza to get variety. The 'pepperoni piq' was just what I wanted,,, fresh mozzarella, fresh Basil adorned with thick cut pepperonis that had cupped in the oven heat. Dough was light and toasted bottomside. I coupled my choice with an D'Ambrozza region Red Wine to complete the experiance. It was like a vacation food destination. Ke' Bella Magnifico! read more

Pizzology - Pepperoni Piguo(?). Whatever the name. Yum. - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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I'm a fan! I recently went to another brick oven pizza place (which I saw is now closed) and was not impressed. So I was a bit apprehensive about coming here and getting a pizza. Met a few people for dinner and we all ended up getting something different: pizza, salad, pasta (and gelato). There's a little bit of everything to choose from if you're not a pizza fan. Everything looked so good and I am looking forward to coming back to try out more of the menu. I got the Margherita pizza - crushed San Marzano tomatoes, hand stretched mozzarella and fresh local basil. Oh boy was it good. I sprinkled on some crushed red pepper flakes and grated parmesan and I inhaled that sucker. I am not a big fan of thin crust pizza - I like it doughy and chewy and this was exactly that. The basil was delicious - I think the first for me - and all the ingredients complimented one another so well. I didn't look around too much at the interior since I had arrived a few minutes late and then was too busy eating and talking. The one thing I did notice (and not a big fan of) is how close the tables are to one another. I felt pretty squeezed in and could hear the next table's conversation very clearly. Granted, the restaurant isn't huge, but there's no privacy. But all in all, I'm glad I decided to give this place a try and will be back! read more

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Love this upscale pizza joint! Wine, warm ricotta and pizza makes for a great night! The warm ricotta with grilled bread is a must. Trust me. It's close to life-changing. Three of us girls shared two personal-sized pizzas. It was the perfect amount of food and a great value! We had the Americano and the Lombardy. Both were yummy but the Lombardy was the table favorite. There was about a 40-minute wait on a Friday night, but we were seated right away in the bar since our entire party was over 21. I will definitely be back once the patio is open for the spring! read more

Love Pizzology! The salads are so fresh and the pizza is decadent! I would suggest making a reservation and/or be prepared to wait for your pizza. The pizza is made fresh ...and quality takes finesse and time. But it's always worth the wait! The chop salad is a must with your favorite pizza. There is also a special garlic/aioli/dipping sauce that they might have to dip the crust in. Totally get it. But shhhh its special and sometimes out of stock. read more

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Pizzology has always been a top 3 favorite in Indianapolis but past couple of visits have been terrible. Slow service, quality of food isn't the same and my chicken parm was served raw. Bring the old Pizzology back! read more

Pizzology (peet-sah-la-jee) - noun. 1) The study and science of all things pizza, including dough, cheese, and toppings, and related items such as pasta, beer, and wine. 2) The gastronomic delights derived from indulging in the items listed above, and from sharing food and fun with family and friends. 3) The best darn pizzeria in town Neal Brown does it again. Picking up where Goodfellas left off, Carmel's gem of a pizza joint harkens wood-fired deliciousness and the return of Indy's best chef and most interesting restaurateur. By offering one-size-fits-all sizing and pricing on delicious pizzas and pastas, Pizzology ostensibly allows you to forget about the food and focus on a family dinner or lunch with a friend... if it weren't for the fact that everything is so delicious. Their pizziolo (master pizzologist) has mastered the art of the wood-fired taste, singing each crust to perfection. When paired with a fantastic beer and wine menu, and prominently featuring Hoosiers' best beers on tap, the result is pizza perfection. Not until now have I considered living in Carmel. read more

Pizzology - Lighting up the Night - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Overall, we enjoyed our dinner at Pizzology. If you are in the area and craving a tasty meal, try it! We LOVED the beginning and end of our meal. The chopped salad with a lemony dressing, shallots, and Gorgonzola cheese was zippy and fresh. The chocolate gelato was equally tasty. However, we were really hoping the pizza was going to be worth the drive into suburban Carmel. Unfortunately, we found our pizza at Pizzology to be a bit lacking in flavor, a bit soggy, and overly salty. For wood fired pizza -- the crust wasn't nearly as crunchy/chewy as Napolese. The pizza came out REALLY QUICK -- next time, I'll ask for it to be 'well-done'. The restaurant is kind of small, and very open-concept. The tables are quite pushed together, so we found ourselves having to talk loudly to each other. Not a deal breaker --just something to keep in mind for next time. Will go back to give it a second shot. Great menu. read more

Just a quick review to show some love for Pizzology! I live downtown, and this marks the second time I have driven from the heart of Indianapolis up to the burbs of Carmel for this pizza. I was familiar with the owner's previous restaurant in Indy, and was anxious to be able to afford to eat off this menu (I couldn't afford L'Explorateur!)! The pizza is well portioned and the ingredients are fresh. Foldable and tasty, the crust is bubbly, soft and slightly crunchy all in the right ways. I went the other day, again, and had the mortadella - holy crap. Olive oil, spicy capicola, fresh mozzarella and garlic cloves. It actually comes with arugula, but, I'm not a fan, so I left it off. The capicola tasted like it was sliced in Italy and magically appeared on my pizza. The moz was fresh - not shredded junk - the garlic so tasty, and the olive oil lent a special fresh Napoli flavor to the crust. I was in heaven, adding a bit of extra heat with red pepper. Aside from great pizza, the drinks are wonderful - a well picked Italian wine list at all price points, and my favorites - the beers. They have Indiana greats on tap, and a variety of small craft beers on the menu. You know it's a good pick when the only "light beer" that most people know is Peroni. I enjoyed a Brugge Tripple de Ripple and then had a new beer from Ft. Wayne I had never had before (Mad Anthony) and it was delish. I like to sit at the bar because there are always open seats. A lot of families and large groups like to eat here, so I can always get a seat at the bar, even though the people waiting for seating and pizza's to go are a bit intruding due the small wait area. The decor is hip, and folks from downtown who have vespas might see a few familiar blurry faces and scooters on the wall. Chalkboards adorn the wall with specials and quirky comments, and there is a bar for kids (and adults) to watch the kitchen work their pizza magic while you eat. The staff also seems a bit familiar from downtown Indy establishments. My first time the bartender was friendly and enjoyable, this time it was someone different, and he was a bit slow and unemotional in his technique, but nice enough. The pizza's are good portioned, and they do have pasta.You can also make your own pizza, but, you cannot replace things on the standard menu pizzas. The music is great (Ramones! Clash!), tv's play sports all around, and it's def. the hippest place for Carmel families to eat! Well worth the drive - I can only hope they open a Pizzology downtown! read more

There are very few places, outside of Italy, where one can get a good Margherita pizza. I mean the thin dough with crushed tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. The crust is slightly charred on the edges. Pizzology's margherita comes pretty close to the real deal. This is good quality pizza, simple ingredients at a great price - $13 and enough for two! We got breadsticks for starters (meh, I could have totally avoided the extra bread/carbs nothing your missing there) and brussel sprouts and fig risotto. This risotto was delicious! Salty with the fig adding bursts of sweetness. We ended the meal with the housemade tiramisu. This fabulous not a lot of cream and not very sweet. Perfect dessert if your not in a mood for something too sweet or chocolatey. read more

Pizzology - Pimm's Cup: perfect beverage for a warm spring/summer day - Pizza Near Me - Carmel, Indiana