Richard P.
Yelp
I had the opportunity recently to brag about all things Yelp Indy, however, you can imagine my embarrassment, okay faux embarrassment, when the subject came up of Indy's beloved and highly rated Futuro, a Holy Cross culinary heaven with pizza that consistently ends up on "best of" lists and top spots for Yelp.
While I'd been to Futuro's sister joint when it was open in SoBro, despite a strong desire I'd never made it to Futuro. Then, it came up in a conversation about Yelp and I knew it was time to right that wrong.
So, I finally did.
How did I manage to miss this for wrong?
This is like an orgasm for the tummy. It's like heaven on earth. (Yes, I mentioned an orgasm and heaven in the same paragraph. You already know I'm not quite right).
Seriously. This is a delight. Futuro specializes in Detroit style and Chicago Tavern Style Pizza - both just happen to be my faves. They also have gluten-free options. They have some specialty options and build-your-own options. Their standard pizza dough is vegan.
This is the kind of place where you order a pizza, you love that pizza, you look around, and you want that other pizza.
I want ALL the pizzas.
Accessibility? Not quite perfect, though it works. They have seating in a second floor dining room, a table on the main floor, and a lot of patio seating. They do note that they work with delivery services, though they also offer a bit of a caution given their lack of control once the pizza leaves their building.
You can order pick-up or carryout, though it's generally best to do that online as when they get busy in-house the phone may ring a bit. This is also a counter service model - so if you arrive to pick up, go to the counter. They also carry beer and cider. Futuro also offers catering, group/event/party events, and more.
Employees? Friendly. Pizza? Incredible. I tried the small Detroit Style Futuro Classic (Ezzo Borough cut pepperoni, housemade Italian sausage, mushrooms, Pecorino Romano, housemade red sauce) and it was a delight. Crust was sublime, toppings were perfect, serving size was great, and overall it was just a sublime pizza pie. I've also tried the breadsticks - while I'm more of garlic bread guy, these are baked in blend of garlic butter and you can get garlic butter on the side (or house red sauce). I would easily order both of these things again.
I am truly embarrassed it took me so long to visit here. It won't take me so long to get back.