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Iozzo's Garden of Italy
Iozzo's Garden of Italy

Iozzo's Garden of Italy Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.iozzos.com
  • Email: info@iozzos.com
  • Phone: (317) 974-1100
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm- 8:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Kathy Jones
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Contact: Kathy Jones (317) 974-1100
  • Entertainment: Live Music in Our Courtyard on the Following Dates in 2013
    Wednesday June 5, 2013 - Jaden Street Jazz
    Wednesday July 3, 2013 - Jaden Street Jazz
    Saturday July 13, 2013 - Indy Nile
    Wednesday August 7, 2013 - The Tides
    Saturday August 17, 2013 - Indy Nile
    Wednesday Septemper 4, 2013 - Jaden Street Jazz
  • Special Events & Promotions: Courtyard Opening Party Thursday May 16, 2013

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Ray Street
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Free street parking is available on the East and West sides of Meridian Street.
A word from Iozzo's Garden of Italy
Originally established in 1930 Iozzo's Garden of Italy is the Newest Oldest Italian Restaurant in Indianapolis. The high quality menu features a mix of traditional Iozzo Family Italian fare along with a modern twist on Italian dishes.
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "Cold outside, but warm and inviting inside. Cozy, but comfortable. Great-grand children following the family tradition. An interesting story to go along with good food. Traditional Italian dishes. A great wine list at reasonable prices. The Chicken Picatta was excellent and the chocolate brownie was more than enough for two to share."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "This restaurant was recommended to us for its food and service so our expectations may have been too high. It may be that we dined too early in the evening (5pm as we were attending the symphony) to properly judge but the mussels were almost too salty to eat and the scallops were virtually raw. The prices are on the more expensive side. The service was slower than might be expected for the light crowd. We may go back to give it another try but being new to Indianapolis there are plenty of other places to try."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "Dined here before and had wonderful experiences. This time was a let down. Pasta dishes were under cooked. sent back twice, waited and still undercooked. Lasagna was overcooked, tasted starchy and was unenjoyable. Service tried but kitchen could not deliver."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Our work group met for dinner and we had a wonderful time. The wines were half price on Wednesday and they were excellent. Great selection of entrees and everyone found theirs to be delicious. The desserts were also wonderful! I was partial to the cannoli and we all loved sharing the caramel sea salt brownie. Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable. Love this place!"
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "They sat us in the back under the window looking out onto the patio. It was winter and cold and the window needs some sealant/caulking. It was pretty chilly. All four of us kept our coats on. Other tables were full. Don't think our waiter had a sense of humor. Very glum or blaze attitude. Food was just OK. Wife is Italian, so we always compare her cooking to other Italian restaurants. This one did not stack up."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "We tried this for the first time on Saturday and the service was outstanding. The owner of the restaurant stopped by the table and told the story of the family and the history of Iozzo's. The food was delicious and served promptly without any rush. The wait staff was extremely observant and delivered drinks and food in such a manner that it allowed for conversation. Loved our visit."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Wonderful food. The chicken diavolo was spicy and delicious. The sea salt brownie was an excellent ending to the meal. Our server was attentive and gave good descriptions of menu items. Looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Celebrated a birthday...seated at a back table was pleasant for conversation. Great and affordable house wine. Antipasti plate was well appointed but the balsamic drizzle overwhelmed the whole plate...next time will hold off on the drizzle. Entrees were the highlight! Great piccata and the seared scallops with polenta were the best of Indy local Italian fare. Cannoli was not too sweet but shells were over cooked. We had grand service which overcomes any of the above food shortcomings. Would recommend weekend or special occasion dining here to everyone who doesn't mind a complete dinner for two costing. $$$."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Took my husband here for his birthday and it could not have been more special -- everything I wanted a special evening for him to be. Excellent food, outstanding service, and all the right touches to make him feel special. Thanks, Iozzo's!"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Our group had a wonderful evening celebrating my mother's birthday! Thanks for great memories!!!"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Me and my boyfriend loved visiting!! I will say that I was cold during my dining experience and I also wish that they had brought the bread to the table before we got the rest of our meal so that we wouldn't have ordered an appetizer! This ended up being too much food! We did love the food and the atmosphere and we will be back!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "We had a party of four and sat in the front window. We made reservations early and from the minute we sat down we were treated like kings and queens and the food was fabulous along with a bottle of wine of course. Service was beyond excellent and this restaurant, though smaller, has a very romantic atmosphere about it. Exposed brick walls and white table cloths....you don't feel like you are just south of the downtown of a major metropolitan city...you feel like you are in Italy! We shall try outside dining the next time we are there during those seasons as long as the heat and humidity of our city don't prevail! BRAVO Iozzo's!!! Osso Buco was outstanding and our birthday friend had the lobster ravoli...superb."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "My fiancé and I tried Iozzo's based on a coworker's suggestion. I can say that I've had a lot of Italian dinners around Indy, but this was by far the best. AMAZING FOOD!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The food is always delicious and the service is terrific. Ask for Shane. His suggestions make an excellent meal the very best."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Great food and atmosphere. Would recommend this restaurant to any for a night out with a date or a group of friends. Will definitely come back."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Iozzo's is truly a hidden gem. Outstanding food, wonderfully romantic ambiance, great service, and quiet/intimate."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Tables are close together making it snug & I am average size. Also the restaurant is always too cold inside. I decided on the Italian wedding soup which was tasty but there was literally only one tiny meatball in the entire bowl. The waitress was friendly but was somewhat forgetful. Our food tasted good but I recall it being better on previous visits. I picked the filet minon Oscar style and my guest chose the veal Parmesan. For the price I was expecting it to taste better I think. For the two of us with no appetizer or dessert we paid $84 (including tip) for the night. I most likely will not be returning. In my opinion you don't quite get what you pay for at this restaurant."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Iozzo's is a wonderful restaurant that provides a nice variety of Italian dishes that are wonderfully prepared. In the half dozen times that I have dined there the food was always very good to excellent. Wine specials with house wines were always very good and the ambiance of Iozzo's is cozy whether it is in the dining area, bar area or during the better weather the patio area. The service is the only thing that exceeds the great food. When my wife and I are discussing places to eat in the downtown area of Indianapolis, Iozzo's is always on the list of options."
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "Iozzo's is such a quaint restaurant with delicious food. Can't wait to return in the summer to enjoy the outdoor garden!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "This is a must try for everyone!! The people, food, atmosphere were wonderful. Some great family history to go along with it!! This restaurant will be high on my list of go tos!!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Food excellent as usual, service this time was not great. Waiter non attentive, took way to long to return to table each time, food delivered warm but not the hot as we usually get. Everyone can have an off night maybe this was our servers night. Have been here many times and all have been excellent except this visit. Not a place for kids very close quaters for dining so leave little ones at home for both your and your neighbors enjoyment."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "We dined here on the suggestion of a family member. Very quaint establishment with wonderful food and exceptional service. Appetizer was the scallops, fantastic! For dinner, I had the lasagna and my wife had the lobster ravioli. Both were out of this world! Will definitely be coming back here again."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Iozzo's food is always spectacular regardless if its for devour or regular prices. I always applaud them for giving people that same great taste regardless of the price cut. My and my husbands favorite Italian restuarant."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Excellent food and service. We plan to visit again soon to try the pasta dishes."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We dined at Iozzo's as part of Devour Downtown. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We were very pleased with the lovely decor of the restaurant. The service was great, and the food wonderful! We will definitely return - plan on eating outdoors on a warm Wednesday evening when they have live entertainment."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "I love coming to Iozzos. My fiance and I are actually having our rehearsal dinner here. The food is amazing; I only wish it was closer to other downtown venues."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "If you want to avoid the hassle of downtown or Broad Ripple go to Iozzo's a little south of downtown. Delicious food and convenient parking. Top notch wine list, traditional Italian dishes prepared with intelligence, and friendly service. Save room for the Limoncello frozen dessert. We have become regular customers."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We dine out often and have been to many indy restaurants.This is one of the best we have dined at. Simply great food and service.A must try!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Our party of 4 had a delightful dinner at Iozzo's! The ambience was lovely and the service was perfect! Everyone enjoyed the delicious food. The caesar salad was the best that I have had in a long time. Our waitress did a wonderful job and added to making this a pleasant evening for us all."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Tried the the devour downtown lunch specials. We both enjoyed our starters(soup,salad). I had the chicken Marsala& he had baked penne, there was enough food that we took home a second meal. We both had cannoli's consisted of 3 smaller ones nicely plated and we took home 3 as left overs. Over all enjoyable meal with excellent service!"
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Iozzo's is an excellent authentic Italian restaurant. Great food and great wine!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "The owners and their staff made you feel welcome from the second you walk though the door. Tis is a place where you want to be early for your reservation so that you can have a drink in the bar area. Phil did a great job of explaining some of the concoctions that the restaurant has developed including a smoky Manhattan . The food was excellent, and the service nicely paced, Shane did a wonderful job and added greatly to our dining experience. The menu is Italian, but isn't just a bunch of pasta's, or the typical food one finds in an Italian restaurant. They have a nicely developed menu with lot of choices. This restaurant is a rare find in Indy. We will be back."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Despite the frigid temps, Iozzo's offered a warm respite complete with Italian comfort food and a decent wine list to satisfy most. Our waitress was warm, knowledgeable and made us feel like veteran customers despite being first timers. The menu offered a good variety of traditional Italian fare and sea food options. The appetizers were reasonably priced - we sampled the toasted ravioli and loved it! Iozzo's offers three different sauces - marinara, Bolognese, and a family recipe sauce. Each offered a rich and full flavor independent of the others - don't have a favorite - loved all three! We will definitely go back - good food and good service in a setting that reminded us of our favorite Italian restaurant in Manhattan."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "We have wanted to visit for some time. Great experience. We will be back"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "We had the best waiter! He knew the menu very well, made excellent suggestions, and did a wonderful wonderful job taking care of our table."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Iozzo's got a jump on the rest of town by starting Devour early. Even on a snowy, cold Saturday night the place was hopping busy. Devour is a great idea, but still love their Garden tour for 2...so much food we always come home with leftovers!!!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I chose Iozzo's because I knew my friend would have good experience on our first date. He loves Italian food and Iozzo's has some of the best! I also thought that the cozy atmosphere would be romantic and conducive to talking. When we arrived, the place was packed and the noise level was pretty high due to some groups--but all went well! Elizabeth, our server and great granddaughter of the original owner, made everything perfect. Her warm demeanor and total enthusiasm for the restaurant, the wine list, and her role was the perfect addition to what would have been a very nice experience. her recommendations were spot on! She made it great!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I had the toasted ravioli which was delicious! I liked that they put the marinara on the side for dipping. My friends had the spinach salad and loved it. We would all order our selections again. It was quiet, and we had great service."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "From sauces to pasta, almost everything seemed house made. Sauces can tend to be heavy and rich so come hungry"
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "IMO, some of the best Italian food in town. My friends & I enjoy Iozzo's on at least a monthly basis. However, this trip the service was fair at best. Our reservation was made for 6 people, however only 3 were able to make it. We offered to move to a smaller table but the staff was very accommodating and said we could stay seated and not move. The server was obviously fake in everything she said & did, and once our orders were placed we never saw her again until we waved her down for the check."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
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  • Best Service
  • Italian
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  • Best Food
  • Best Service
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