Sauce on the Side

Sauce on the Side brings authentic St. Louis-style calzones to Carmel, Indiana, serving the community from their convenient location on Pennsylvania Street. This Italian restaurant has earned a loyal following with their signature handmade calzones crafted from fresh dough made daily in-house. Every calzone is assembled to order and baked to golden perfection, delivering that distinctive crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture that has made Sauce on the Side a destination for calzone lovers throughout the Indianapolis metro area. The restaurant's commitment to scratch cooking extends beyond their famous calzones to include their salad dressings, desserts, and all the accompaniments that make their menu so satisfying. Diners can choose from an extensive menu featuring creative calzone combinations like the popular Pancho Villa with its bold, zesty flavors, or indulge in the limited-time 14 Gyro Anniversary special featuring Greek meatballs, Fontina, Feta, cucumber, red onion, Roma tomato, and green olives, finished with creamy tzatziki sauce. The casual, welcoming atmosphere features indoor dining with vibrant decor, and the friendly staff ensures every visit feels like coming home to a place that truly cares about food quality. Online ordering makes it easy to enjoy Sauce on the Side's calzones for delivery or pickup, while their catering services bring their handmade goodness to events and gatherings throughout Carmel and the surrounding Hamilton County area.