42 Best Italian Restaurants in Indianapolis

“Great experience! Unstuffy atmosphere, superb food, and really nice server, Eileen, all added up to a phenomenal experience. With a large group-everything was seamless. Appetizers were somewhat familiar but kicked up with a little (delicious) twist or sauce. The wine paired nicely with everything--a Super Sardinian blend (think Super Tuscan) bold but smooth. The Caprese salad was boosted with farrow--comfort food salad. Everyone was very happy with their main course (pasta dishes or the short-rib entree). Excited to go back so we can all try more of the menu.“

“I come to indy for work often, and I eat out every night. I've been to every Italian place in the area, some good, some well overrated, and this one is by far the best I've been to.Bruscetta 9/10Mussles 9/10Carbonara 8/10Linguini clams 10/10Tiramisu 11/10Espresso martini 11/10This is the real deal, you won't be disappointed.“

“Five stars for Barbie and the incredible deep dish pizza! Barbie is not only a fantastic server, but she goes above and beyond to ensure every visit is memorable. The deep dish pizza is out of this world, with a perfectly buttery crust, gooey cheese, and a rich, flavorful sauce. The toppings are fresh and plentiful. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a casual meal or special occasion. If you're craving deep dish pizza, look no further than this gem!“

“Really great first experience at Capri. We started off with the Calamari. It was good but in my opinion it could've been crispier. You can tell from the photos it wasn't very crisp. But good quality seafood. For our mains we got the Lobster Pasta and the Chicken Piccata. The lobster pasta was delicious! The sauce was incredible and a great portion of lobster was as included. The chicken piccata was also really good. The sauce was delicious. It came with cheesy potatoes which were awesome and mixed veggies which were meh. They had no seasoning on them. We split an order of sprouts as our side. They were delicious!! Came in a Gorgonzola sauce. The only thing that would've made them 5 star sprouts was having them a bit crispier or softer (aka cooked longer) but perhaps that is personal preference. For dessert we got the cannoli. The cream was very orange-y which was good but not what we expected! Could've down without the chocolate sauce, but it was a good cannoli. We did come here for a bday dinner and we didn't get anything special for that beyond the superb service! Would definitely dine again and recommend as a fantastic authentic Italian restaurant! I feel like pricing was very fair for the portion size and quality of the food.“

“Its one of my most visited Italian chain in US. The place always live upto its mark. I always have great time with some amazing food and equally awesome staff. They welcome you well and serve the best. Lot of good ??? those can be paired with some great food. Chicken Parm is my all time favorite so this time I tried something else and it was just great.Parking: Plenty of parking“

“We ordered Garlic Bread, Eggplant meatballs (forgot what it was called on the menu) & Calamari for appetizers & they all were delicious. So were the pizzas we ordered for dinner. And the Tiramisu was definitely one of the best I have had in Indy so far.“

“Went with a friend for Devour Indy and was quite pleased! Our waiter, Jay, was attentive and helpful giving suggestions. The octopus appetizer was by far our favorite part of the meal, but everything else was great, too. Will definitely be back!“

“We went to Iozzo’s last month for our anniversary dinner. It was a truly memorable experience. The food was fantastic. Nice outdoor patio with a lovely fountain ⛲️ Our server, Jason, was terrific and very attentive. Chris, the manager, repeatedly checked on us. Now one of our all-time favorite restaurants. We plan to get back in the coming months. William Whitton Shirley Broyles“

“tonight was our first visit, and we were not disappointed. We went to celebrate our anniversary. Greg was out server, and he was very friendly and helpful with some recommendation. We kept it simple; my wife had the chicken carbonara, and I had the lasagna. They were very generous portions, and they tasted great. For dessert, we had tiramisu. i am usually n not a big fan, but this could change my mind. I was glad we tried Amore!!“

“We were In town for a baseball tournament trying to find a place to have dinner for our sons bday that’s tomorrow and randomly found this place and let me say best place I’ve ever been the owner came out welcomed us and made our son feel so special on his bday thank you so much again highly recommend best calzone and soda I’ve ever had !!“

“I found this place on a random I want Alfredo but don’t want Olive Garden moment and I’m so glad I didn’t go to the garden this pasta and service was Phenomenal and I have to warn you if you like extra sauce you won’t need to get any here it’s very saucy definitely will be back and definitely “

“Honestly, this was the best meal I've ever had. Each course was interesting, well plated, and absolutely delicious. If you are looking for authentic Italian food and a true culinary experience, this is the place. Shaundra was not only friendly but also very helpful with navigating the menu. Chef Dan came out to greet us as well, which made the whole night that much more special. We will be back!“

“I ate here while in town last year, and liked the penne enough to come back. This time, I had the tortellini, and the tomato cream sauce is so good.It's a 4th generation restaurant that you can sense in the atmosphere. I love the signed Christmas photo from the Andrettis over the bar.This place will be at the top of my list any time I visit Indy.“

“My wife loves Italian food so we've tried most of the different Italian places in town. Mama Corolla's is my wife's favorite & is the standard that we use to measure all others. Sangiovese is the first place that she's put anywhere close to on Mama Corolla's level.. & to be honest, I think they may have even surpassed them.. when I ask her now where she wants to go, whether it's for a romantic date night, or just to get a carryout to take home.. Sangiovese has become her go to..?Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating when it came to modifying dishes for my wife's dietary restrictions.“

“Ordered carry out lunch just prior to 3pm. Picked up my house salad and deep dish personal sausage pizza about 25 minutes later and it was great. The personal pizza is of similar quality to the regular sizes and all that for a little over $12.“

“Phoned in order. Arrived at told time for pickup. Pizza just coming out of oven. By the time I payed, it was on the counter. Could not make it all the way home with my car smelling like pizza. At the first stop sign I grabbed a bread stick to snack on. Got pizza home, looked wonderful, & tasted wonderful. Best pizza on the east side. Give them a try. PS. They are about the only business on that corner, so plenty of parking!“

“Well, This was our first time to order pizza here and I have to say is that it was the best pizza I have had in at least 20 years. Big globs of Fresh mozzarella, wonderful sauce that was subtle and complimentary and housemade sausage that was so delicious. I cannot wait to try the next pizza from Tre Mori. So, so good.“

“Server recommended the nightly special so I got it. He was spot on! Our server for the evening was awesome. Great guy, very attentive. Food was delicious. Made for a great evening out. Sat right alongside the monon so we could people watch during dinner. Can't wait to do it again“

“Great service and great prices! The food was so good even though it took a little bit longer than it should. It’s a great place for take out rather than dine-in, since it doesn’t have a large bin or a bathroom. They gave us complimentary water! Thanks marco’s“

“This small family run pizza joint is amazing. Thin crust pizza that is wood fired with just the right amount of burnt crusty edges. Took two friends who had never been and they thought it was out of this world. Always a stop for us before a BU BBall game.“

“First time we went to the restaurant. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. Our food came out promptly, was hot and well-prepared. Everything was tasty! The reviews on the restaurant were spot on and I will pay it forward to and recommend to others.“

“It's 12.30am and I am eating this pizza.?I found this restaurant yesterday while at Aldi on Emerson. After reading about the sweet pizza sauce, the fresh crust, and the great reviews, I ordered a pepperoni pizza, but wasn't super impressed with the flavor and the sauce seemed be very minimal. I reached out to give them my feedback and the staff member (I'm awful with names )was so polite and offered to have their best staff remake the pizza. When I arrived, she let me know that the manager made it personally and requested feedback from the staff before presenting it to me. That showed me that they truly do care about customer satisfaction and that the staff works well together and supports one another. Will DEFINITELY be back. My remade pizza was great and flavorful! That's why I'm eating at past midnight.?“

“Love their breadsticks. Got the budzza(stuffed pizza) for the first time last night. Two slices and one breadstick and I was so full I could barely walk back to the car. Price isn’t bad either. I spent less on the pizza, full order of sticks and 3 drinks than I did at Taco Bell.“

“My husband and I won the Valentine's Day meal for two through Do317.com. The staff was extremely kind and accomodating, even knowing that the $60 meal was free for us through the contest. Our waiter was also still very attentive, easy to talk to, and welcoming. Our food was EXCELLENT. They even ended up covering our entire check, including our wine--we were pleasantly surprised! We could not have asked for a better experience. We will definitely be returning!“

“This restaurant was beautiful, the staff was super friendly and was quick to serve us and refill drinks. The bread was melt in your mouth delicious. My pasta was pretty good, but the fettuccine had an interesting after taste to it like Asiago cheese has which is my only complaint.“

“Pulled up on the “Christmas Bike” Motorcycle in full Jolly Grinch attire tonight. The staff loved it so much h and one by one came to take pics (and of course receive a candy cane). They enjoyed it so much they comped my meal. The Pizza Baked past was AWESOME as always. Staff was so fun and friendly. Great experience!“

“Im not a review leaving type of guy, this pizza deserves it though. I’ve never had a deep dish this good. All of the ingredients complemented each other. The crust was a soft slightly charred packed full of flavor. We will definitely be back.“

“Stumbled across opening day on a trip through town and what a delight!! Tasty sandwiches and great flatbread pizzas. Beautiful (and ample!!!) outdoor seating options along the canal with plenty of shaded tables (and indoor seating too). Such cheerful and helpful team working --seems like they enjoy working there almost as much as we enjoyed eating there. And s'mores at the table Kid-friendliness: Tasty, good quality kid choices and outdoor seating for the kid win. Bonus of s'mores if they eat their whole sandwich ?“

“This is a great family restaurant. We go at least once everytime we visit family in New Palestine. Tenderloin is fabulous. Biscuits and gravy is delicious and huge. Everything I've had has been enough to share.Kid-friendliness: The staff made us feel welcome to stay near closing time while my little niece ate and chattered.“

“Overall lovely atmosphere. Food is very tasty. Amazing vibe. Great, attentive staff. Calamari was great. Pizza is delicious. Only reason I give 4 stars is because dessert IMO isn’t quite worth the price. Chocolate cake is a little dry. But other than that very nice place. Will definitely be coming back again.“

“We usually get pizza, but last time we were there I saw some pasta meals that sounded delicious, so had planned in advance to order our pizza to go (as we live too far away to frequent, we stock our freezer as to enjoy Lou's on a more regular basis). We shared an order of mozzarella sticks and a bowl of pasta with Lou's sausage and vodka sauce - an excellent decision.The place is decorated like an amusement park with a section of roller coaster track, so it's pretty fun. I only gave 4 stars for atmosphere because it seems to always be chilly in there.“

“My children and I have been to this location twice in the last 3 months. While we had similar experiences this last time the food tasted like the B team made it(Tuesday). The first time everything exceeded expectations (Saturday). This most recent visit was good, just not great as I know it can be. The seafood ravioli cream sauce was broke and very oily. The meatballs were not as tender, even the sausage texture and seasoning seemed different. Not horrible but not as good. Still worth a try and good value but missed the details on the food this time. Service was great and upbeat both times. The building is beautiful inside.“

“Love the workers especially David he is awesome... My grandson is ADHD n as you know how hyper they can be full of energy and even though he was being loud and hyper David played with him the whole time really good with kids and really good waiter too and I really enjoyed the food“

“I decided to treat myself to a cheat meal today. While I was on my way home with my carryout order, I hit a pot hole and blew out my tire. By the time I finally got home to eat I opened my pizza box to this. It doesn’t seem like much, but this small kind of kindness after a stressful situation really did make my day. I thank the ladies today ❤️“

“The service was the best thing here. Next best were the hot and buttery breadstick appetizers: delicious. And all four dishes in the Ultimate Sampler were also good (spaghetti and meatball; lasagna in meat sauce; penne in meat sauce; fettuccine alfredo.)“

“A City Market must try!I recently dropped by for a meal. My first choice, a shrimp po’ boy, was sold out. The lady behind the counter was quick to recommend the chicken sandwich. Her enthusiasm is certainly admirable. After re-reviewing the menu, I ultimately took her advice. Topped with a unique flavored coleslaw between French style bread, it was nothing short of delicious!A staple eatery in the good ol’ City Market that’s well worth trying!“

“Piada Street Food is a really cool "build your own" pasta and Italian restaurant that has a concept similar to Qdoba or Subway, allowing you to choose from restaurant selections or create your own bowls or salads. A fun way to grab lunch, with tasty and healthy ingredients. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with a patio and so it's a nice retreat for lunch or dinner. Service is great.“

“I was in Keystone Crossing, Indiana for a work trip. The Fashion Mall was 5 mins walk from where I stayed. I decided to try this artisanal pizza spot, and I was not disappointed. Service was great, pizza was yummy. They have outdoor seating which I enjoyed as the weather was perfect. This was first time eating pizza with a heavy portion of arugula, and I loved it.“

“This place never ever disappoints. I've eatting at a lot of pizza restaurants and places and this place is hands down the best in the city. The customer services is above par. This place makes you feel like home and with the smell of fresh baked dough that has a aroma all its own. I'm definitely coming back..Kid-friendliness: The chairs are plastered with comics super heros and all kinds of cool art and images the back patio is fenced in so the kids can play in safety it's a refreshing piece of mind for a parent“

“I’ve never had a better experience than I have With the team at this location. We had a decently large order for a group of us in town that had a miscommunication and the order was a bit off. We called and explained what happened and the rest of our order was here within 20 minutes. UNBELIEVABLE customer service from Ben!“

“This is one of the best restaurants I went to the food and service was amazing it took 2 minutes for the food came out and there was a waiter who’s was really sweet and so kind and her name was Beyonce and hope you guys like there how we liked it there“

“Dexter was helping me in the drive thru, and was incredibly friendly and helpful. I also met a young man named Hann(sp?) &, he too, was joy. Ill be back specifically because of this interaction even though this is not the closest Fazolis to me. I ive in Greenwood and there is one close to me...but you can't buy the feeling of being welcome, and they are glad to see you. Plz make sure to let tgem both know they made my night!!!! I was the lady there close to closing on Saturday p.m., I got the Blue Rasberry slushy.Parking: The parking is great, but getting out, you can only turn left out of lot. No easy access to the highway!Kid-friendliness: They ❤️ kids here!“