Datsa Pizza

Datsa was OK in our experience. The pizza was average and the crust was chewy. Our cheesy breadsticks were good. We did a carry-​out order, so I can’t comment on the service.
With so many good pizza options around Indy — I don’t see us ordering from here again.

Awesome lunch specials. Tasty and quick service. I love this spot! Try the spicy Italian sausage. You wont be disappointed!

Datsa is our office go to for pizza. We normally carry out, as it can get busy during lunchtime. I really like the 10″ cheese pizza. It’s good pizza. But picky people might like to check their order before they leave. Every so often my order isn’t correct.

Probably my favorite place for a pizza in Indy, except I don’t live close by to it. But the crust and sauce are always just right and they always top it well and cook it enough. I’ve always had very friendly staff and despite the busyness at lunch time I feel like I get in and out pretty quick.

+ Mom & pop pizza shop
+ Super friendly manager
+ Great deals for lunch specials
We came for a quick bite to eat on a Friday at 2:30PM after working past normal people lunch hours. LOVED the name «Datsa Pizza» — obnoxiously fun to say a few times. They have lunch specials that run from 11am-​4PM M-​F. You can get a personal 8″ pizza with a bunch of toppings (sweet or spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onions, green peppers), with other toppings at an additional charge. It comes with a salad or chips and a drink for $ 8.99. You can also get a 6″ hot sub sandwich with the same deal for $ 8.99. Pretty great lunch deal as they are very filling. The pizza had a good, chewy/​crunchy crust and was not overly greasy. The Italian sub was very generously portioned.
The manager here was super nice and gave us great service.

A pizza place within walking distance. Solid food! The garlic bread with cheese is sooo good! Great lunch specials (haven’t been able to take advantage of these yet). Better than domino’s and donato’s. Support locally owned businesses!

I am from New Jersey and by that I mean I am a pizza snob. This was not a bad pizza. It was actually good given the little conveyor belt oven it was made in. The crust was nice and chewy.
It was an authentic in another way. It was served with a big dollop of East Coast attitude. The pizza maker was really rude and it was completely unnecessary.

Food was expensive considering the amount of food we received. We ordered a calzone and we were disappointed. It was low on fillings and there was not any cheese in it. I will say, that the sauce was the best part.
We got a side Caesar salad but it was not much better.
The person serving us was not very friendly
We asked for a to go drink, they filed the drink for us at the self service drink machine standing right next to us. Normally I like to fill my drink because I don’t like too much ice. Not an option here.
Overall not a great experience. Not sure how this place got 4 stars.

Pizza is a little pricey but good, service is inattentive. I arrived for lunch around 1 pm, seated myself, and waited a while to be acknowledged by a server who eventually asked what I wanted without greeting me or offering a menu to me. After asking for a menu and looking it over, I placed my order. The pizza came out shortly after I ordered but I had to ask for a plate, napkins, and silverware so I could eat it. My drink needed refilled about halfway through my meal but the workers were busy talking about current events instead of checking in on me, the only customer now in the restaurant. The server eventually brought my check, saw my empty drink glass, and said nothing. I then asked her for a refill even though I needed the refill long before. She returned with a ²⁄₃ full glass of Sierra Mist. While I have had attentive service here in the past, that has been a rarity. Today typified the typical service experience at Datsa and the reason my family and I rarely make a return visit.

I just moved here and heard this place was a classic in Indy… but overall this was a disappointment. A better, homier version of Domino’s

Very good hand topped pizza, wings, and drinks. Very cozy digs. Worth lunch stop over. Quick food…

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this place, the food was excellent! If you are on your way to the Pacers game or Colts game or something you should stop by here and give them a try. #yumness

Datsa disappointment.
Asked for jalapeño cheese sauce, received a halfway full container of nacho cheese sauce that was room temperature. Dried out overdone pizza crust lacking a substantial amount of sauce and toppings (veggie pizza). After drowning my pizza in the runny «garlic» butter I managed to muster up some flavor other than black olives.
The «delicious» breadsticks were also dry as a bone and inedible without sauce.
The meal cost $ 23, we were looking for a local joint but found that we should stick with dominos or papa johns who will deliver us a hot pizza for half the delivery charge.

On Unilocal,a 2-​star rating is «Meh. I’ve experienced better,» and that fairly encapsulates our visit to Datsa Pizza. My family and I really enjoy pizza, and with such a humorous company name, and high expectations set by those who had rated it before we felt it was a shoo-​in. The service was great, we were seated immediately. No matter your seat, you have a great view of the kitchen as your food is prepared. Our server was also quite fast with refills and tended to us quite well.
I ordered the Summer Breeze, which I had thought would have crumbles of feta cheese and nice, moist slivers of red onion. What I received were a few small pieces of feta and one or two fairly crisp pieces of onion. This could be expectation versus reality, but I think when you advertise a topping there should be more than what was given. My brother ordered a small pizza, which was largely crust. He was quite glad he had ordered a salad to supplement what little he had. My Mom and sister ordered a pizza that they liked but didn’t find outstanding but ate without complaint.
I think this is a good place if you want to support local businesses, live in Indianapolis, or nearby. For us it was good, but not necessarily outstanding.

It’s a shame this place has consistently given me mediocre service because their pizza is, by far, my favorite in Indianapolis. Each time I come here, I hope the service changes but it never does.
Last time I came in, the only employee was on the phone. She remained on the phone for the next 2 minutes and it was clear it was a personal phone call. Okay, I get it. You’re slow. It’s snowy. Sure, be on the phone. But when you’re training a teenager for this summer, perhaps teaching her to acknowledge the guests, at all, would be a nice start.
Datsa, I give you three stars because your pizza is stellar. However, I really wish some of the employees would at least act like they wanted to be there. For such a good pizza reputation, you sure make it hard to want to go back. I don’t think I’ll return for an in-​house experience.

Not too bad. A little expensive especially when they add tax, delivery fee and a tip.
I ordered 12 wings and a large cheese pizza. The wings were a little slimey and the were a little skimpy on the cheese. I would order pizza from here again but not the wings. Overall it was decent but nothing to brag about.

Admittedly, I am a bit of snob having been reared on NY Pizza and also sampled the pies in New Haven, CT, and Chicago. But I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the pizza I ate while on my most recent business trip.
First off, with a name like Datsa Pizza, the namesake dish better be good otherwise word of mouth will quickly detract from the catchy moniker. Just walking up to the establishment, the scent of freshly baking pizza dough and the unmistakable scent of pepperoni and other deli meats permeate the air.
The restaurant itself has a very kitschy design with art from local artists hanging on the wall for purchase, which frame the otherwise shoe-​box sized dining room. It’s pretty difficult to get a table during lunchtime, so I’d recommend getting there no later than 11:30am, otherwise it’ll be pizza to-​go. I especially like how the main window provides a view of the pizza maker tossing the dough into the air and she expertly stretches and works the ingredients into fabulous pizza.
As for the pies, in a word, «DELICIOUS». The crust is crispy without being too oily and it passes the all important «fold test». Again, I grew up eating pizza the «New Yawk» way which is the only way in my opinion — which is to say the proper way to eat a slice is to fold the pizza with every bite. I ordered the lunch special which is an 8 inch pie with pepperoni, sausage, and a bunch of vegetables. Add either a salad or bread sticks and a drink for $ 10 and that’s a heck of a lunch deal. The tomato sauce was tangy without being too sweet, there was a proper proportion of cheese to toppings and everything was melted fabulously.
Looking for excellent pizza in downtown Indy… look no further than Datsa Pizza!

Wow… Bread sticks, amazing… Pizza… I don’t want to leave!!! Wonderful place, worth visiting for sure, and family friendly. Great for lunch or dinner for everyone. And EVERYTHING is made fresh to order… Kudos to this establishment for sure

It’s probably not fair that my review that shows up for this place is the one that complains about my issues with them getting my order wrong, so I’m writing one more. (They should feel honored; I think they’re the first place I’ve actually done three reviews for.)
This really is one of the best pizzas in Indianapolis. There are certain chains that get all the attention (Bazbeaux, for instance), but often-​times it’s the holes-​in-​the-​wall that have the best stuff. And that’s the case with these guys. Their pizzas ARE top-​notch. I should emphasize that. I used to just think, meh, pizza is pizza, let me call up Domino’s and have them drop me off a pie. But Datsa is not just a pizza, it’s an EXPERIENCE.
It’s ironic because I actually got a year’s free subscription to the service that lets you order Domino’s without being charged delivery fees. But now that Datsa is so near me, I suddenly don’t WANT Domino’s anymore!
It should be noted that they’ve changed their delivery service; they now deliver via
, for a delivery fee that amounts to about $ 4.50 altogether. This is more expensive than their prior option, but on the other hand it’s not limited to just a couple hours of the evening like their prior option was, either.
Another thing I like about them is that they’ll always let you know when you call in to order for carry-​out how long it looks like it will be before they have your pizza ready. This is really helpful, because it lets you plan for when you need to leave so you’re not stuck waiting around for it to be ready.
Good God, people! Do you like pizza? GOOD pizza? Do you maybe not mind paying a little more than Domino’s for top-​notch quality stuff? Then the decision should be simple! You want a good pizza? You want a Datsa Pizza.

Love, love, love this place. I think that local «hole in the wall» places have the best food on the planet. They offer a little something for everyone. Salads, pizza (duh), calzone, & hot sandwiches. They do have lunch and dinner specials on the back of the menu. Sometimes the service can be a little slow as there is on server and one cook, but that only happens during busy times. I’m so sad to see that they now offer delivery and online ordering. They didn’t have that back when I lived 5 blocks away. :(Normally I get a calzone as I tend to come here with picky eaters that don’t like what I like. You get 5 reg toppings for $ 8.99 in the calzone. You can also get any of their pizzas in individual size for $ 10.75. Their garlic cheese bread is a must!