27 Best Italian Restaurants in Indianapolis

“Wonderful food Beautiful atmosphere Great service Lovely place for date night“

“Date night at Bocca never disappoints. My wife and I live near downtown, and it’s become one of our favorite spots. We grabbed seats at the bar last night, where Maritza proved she can shake a cocktail like nobody’s business. The carbonara is my go-to—hands down the best I’ve had this side of, well, Italy. The oysters are my favorite in Indy, always perfectly shucked, and the wine list makes me grin every time I spot my favorite Vermentino. You don’t have to be a neighbor to feel like one once you’re at Bocca!“

“3rd time here and each visit was excellent. Great food. We like 1/2 price wine Tuesdays! Def worth a visit“

“Homey but upscale atmosphere at the same time. Quite busy when I went but they fit us in even tho our reservation was for the wrong time. The complimentary bread had a wonderfully crunchy crust. The eggplant and portabello mushroom spaghetti with capers and green and black olives was unlike anything I’ve had before—what fun to try something new! It was so flavorful! And the portion size lasted for two meals. Would get again.“

“Oh my! This place is wonderful: the service, the wine recommendation, the food, it was all phenomenal! Great place for a date night or special occasion. We will be back.“

“Misty always does an amazing job everytime we come in here as a team! She always takes care of us and stays on top of everything! She, as well as many other employees checked on us multiple times to make sure we were good! Great customer service!“

“Not real Italian, but what real Italians eat. Garlic breadsticks are the best. Always what you expect from a Fazolis. The icees are amazing. The pastas are full of flavor and the sauces are always good. Very comparable to any of the sit down Italian restaurants.“

“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“

“So good, all around. Great service. Excellent food.“

“Celebrated our son's birthday. Our daughter who is vegan was with us. They were very accommodating to her dietary restrictions. Holly our server was so helpful finding out any info we needed and assisting everyone. Thank you for a great dining experience.“

“My husband and I went to Italy for our honeymoon and their food definitely took us back! The food was authentic, delicious, excelent service, and the chef was amazing and very heartwarming. If you love Italian fine dining food, this is the spot. Grazie mille 🇮🇹“

“We were able to get outdoor seating after we requested last minute (request while making the reservation) which I really appreciated. The food was phenomenal I got the pappardelle dish and that had to of been the best pasta I’ve ever had. The pasta was freshly cut and they grind the meat for the dish in house. 10/10“

“First things first- I’ve been to Italy and had “real” pasta AND pasta is not usually my first choice. In fact I probably have it twice a year. BUT THIS… Was. So. Good. Highly recommend the pesto ravioli, sausage pasta, Parmesan garlic toast, and shrimp fondue. Service was great and restaurant was a cute vibe, which feels as important as the food itself.“

“Phenomenal food and service!!!“

“Outstanding service. Phenomenal food! From the bread/appetizers to the meal and tiramisu dessert 👌🏻 We were absolutely amazed by with every bite. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Not a bad place. Friendly staff. Good food.“

“The outside does not do this place justice. I'd categorize it as slightly upscale Italian. Inside is middle tier classy. Perfect for date night and celebrations. Food was delicious with the main dishes mostly starting at the $20 range. Ceaser salad was one of the best I have ever had. Garlic cheese bread is on the garlic-y side but we like it that way. Meatball dish was chefs kiss. We asked the waiter for wine selection recommendation and were super helpful. Wait staff was attentive.“

“This is a great rest point for people watching and just enjoying some food when enjoying the canal walk. I stopped by with some family after an hour of walking and exploring the area as this was their first time here and they enjoyed it very much. We saw the gondola people while waiting for our food, the service was swift and food was great. We got a chance to rest and cool down and indoors and outdoors seating options allowed us to choose where we wanted to enjoy the scenery and food.“

“This is a unique Italian tradition restaurant. Food representing the various regions of the country. I recommend the appetizer of prosciutto and buratto. Enough for 4 people. Then we shared a fish dish telling our server my daughter and I would share. We had noticed the large portions at the adjacent table. The Icelandic cod was served Trapanese style with capers olives and fresh tiny tomatoes over some sliced potatoes. The chef had carefully divided the dish into individual plates. Briny taste on palate was perfect. We look forward to our next visit. And try the dessert menu for sure.“

“Thank you for the most amazing night. The chicken was the best I have ever had. Maria and your chef are extraordinary!“

“Our experience at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and comfortable in the warm, inviting atmosphere.

The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish was prepared perfectly, making our meal truly enjoyable.

What made our visit especially memorable was the exceptional service provided by Monyea. He was incredibly kind, friendly, professional, and attentive. It’s rare to find a server who genuinely cares about creating such a positive experience for every guest. His warm personality, excellent manners, and dedication to customer service made us feel valued and appreciated throughout our visit.

The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was outstanding, and the entire staff worked together to create a pleasant dining experience. Everything—from the service to the food and ambiance—was excellent.

We highly recommend Olive Garden to anyone looking for delicious Italian food, outstanding hospitality, and a welcoming environment. We will definitely be back!“

“Absolutely DELICIOUS! This is one of our favorite pizza places. The meat lovers w/ Prosciutto pizza is our fav! Make sure to also get the bianca focaccia cheesy bread and add garlic to it! 🤤😋“

“Visited this restaurant multiple times during my stay at the Wyndham hotel. The food and atmosphere was excellent. If I could give the service a higher than 5 star review I would. Most visits we were waited on by a waitress with the name of Jamie and she made us feel at home, like we were lifetime friends. You won't be disappointed by visiting the restaurant and if you need a little brightness added to your day request Jamie as your waitress!“

“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.“

“Love their food and can’t wait to return. Everything we had was delicious. Farmer’s Market salad was delicious and the pepperoni stick was so good.“

“We came for lunch yesterday and the wait was 1 1/2 hours (Saturday before Mother’s Day) there were plenty of tables, just not enough servers, something I think all restaurants are suffering with right now. Olive Garden made the best decision in only seating what the wait staff could handle.. and because of that our server wasn’t overwhelmed or stressed and our service wasn’t compromised!! Kudos to the management for putting the employees who want to work first!! It was well worth the wait!! Servers keep up the good work!! Happy Mother’s Day!!“

“Liberty, Jessica and I’m sorry I didn’t catch the most important girls name, but thank you so much for being so accommodating!! Best girls ever!! They deserve a raise!!“