Ambrosia
5903 N College Ave, Indianapolis
(317) 255-3096
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Absolutely some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had and don’t skip dessert!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure how my daughter found this gem, but it was her request for her 21st birthday celebration. Food was spectacular & we had a bit of everything: Bolognese, scallops, bruschetta, limone spaghetti, meatballs, burrata, gnocchi, spritzes, wine, Old Fashion, and coffees. There were no bad bites through the drinks, apps and meals. Service was spectacular and personal. Loved that they had a parking lot behind the building, so that street parking was not required. Less crowded than expected. With food this good, there needs to be a wait list!!
The food was excellent our first time there after living here for a long time we will be back 
Fantastic experience! Great food, mussels were the best I've ever had, octopus phenomenal, husbands veal wonderful. Son d had a steak which was also fantastic. Server Mia was great. It's a little loud so if you need an intimate evening this probably won't work, but worth it for the food. Where has it been all my life?!
We had a great dinner here! All of the dishes were excellent, from the Bolognese to the gnocchi to the ravioli in pesto sauce. The orange sorbet served inside a frozen orange was beautiful and a fun surprise.
Wonderful service and great food! It was our first time there and the server was extremely welcoming and explanatory of the menu and specials!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and loved our server! Very much enjoyed and liked the overall atmosphere. Nice wine list, too.
Only complaint is that those tables are so so so so close together! We couldn't even sit down until the server at next table was done talking to his table. No room to move. Our server, who was extremely slender, couldn't get around or table.
Other than this issue can recommend as great place for Italian food and nice evening out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. Bread is outstanding. Price point for wines are a bit high. Great atmosphere and the floor manager was very personable and present. Strongly recommend this great Italian restaurant.
Our food was awesome. Our server was rude and told us over and over again how busy he was, maybe as an excuse for his slow service.
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve been coming here 2–3 times a year for many years now, and the experience has been consistently excellent. The arancini are fantastic—the acidity of the red sauce brings a much-needed balance and really makes the dish shine. The drinks are also quite strong, which is a nice bonus.
I’ve tried most of the menu at this point, and honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything. The only issue I’ve ever had across all my visits was a fish dish that wasn’t fully deboned and had a few bones left. It wasn’t a big deal, but it did stand out simply because it’s outside the high standard I’ve come to expect from this place.
Parking can be a bit challenging. There’s a small lot in the back, but it’s usually full, so street parking out front is typically your best bet.
Outdoor seating is available, and during dinner hours the atmosphere is moderately lively—loud enough to feel energetic, but still easy to hold a conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadly: NEVER AGAIN. I’ve taken our family out to wonderful dinners here, but Saturday 12/27 was the last time. Waited 10min after reservation time for a table. Got our entrees 1hr20min after being seated. Our server kept saying, “Your food is coming right out.” Tables seated 1/2hr after us, same server, got served 1/2hr before us. Ordered wine with dinner. Had wine then an hour later dinner. Walked our toddler around restaurant 5x to keep him occupied as we waited forever. Didn’t dare order dessert and wait an eternity for that, too. AMBROSIA: You could have pretended to care. Free mini bowls of pasta at 1hr mark to tide us over? OR dessert on the house to take home? OR knock $50 off the $301 bill? Nothing. Full price check and “Sorry, there was a mixup in the kitchen.” Unforgivable. I can’t give you the chance to ruin my family’s evening again.
We left. Had been there 30 minutes and hadn't even been served our drinks. Ate dinner across the street.
Had to wait for our table even though we arrived on time. The restaurant was packed. Orders were taken and delivered accurately and quickly. Prices are reasonable. We will return.
Great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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