Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Indiana

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Indiana? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bar Bosco

5.0

5 (22)

$31 to $50

Italian

Terre Haute

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bar Bosco!

Bar Bosco is an old-school neighborhood bar and trattoria serving straight forward authentic Italian food in a welcoming and stylish atmosphere.
The pasta, bread and gelato are all made in-house.

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Matt

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Every time we eat here it exceeds our expectations. Service staff are exceptional - very attentive and are well versed in all ingredients for cocktails, wine and food menu. Our favorites from this visit were: Bloody Mary, Baby Blue wine, smoked old fashioned, charcuterie board, polenta and gnocchi. We will be back!!

Good Omen

4.8

4.8 (81)

$50 and over

Italian

NW Indy / Zionsville

About the restaurant

Good Omen is a family-owned Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of Zionsville and co-owned by mother-and-son partners Nicholas and Diane Gattone. With a background in fine dining in places as far-flung as Chicago, Nantucket Island, and Tuscany, executive chef Nicholas is bringing his knowledge of modern Italian food and wine and a commitment to hospitable dining to his native Midwest. Mangiare!

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Lisavip

Dined 3 days ago

First time dining at Good Omen and will definitely return. Food and service excellent!

Portofino

4.9

4.9 (106)

$50 and over

Italian

Lawrence

About the restaurant

Portofino is a revered destination for those who appreciate authentic and approachable Italian-inspired cuisine. Our goal is to guide your dining experience to an evening in Italy. Award-winning Chef Daniel Stackpoole brings his 25-plus years of culinary expertise to Geist. It's a hidden gem of the Indianapolis area, but once you know...you know.

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Amyvip

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was wonderful. Excellent food, atmosphere, and service!

Ambrosia

4.9

4.9 (1119)

$31 to $50

Italian

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

Ambrosia was founded on the principle that the best food - and the best times of our lives - begin with love. In the Pizzi family kitchen in Liguria, Italy, the dinner table was a treasured space for family and friends. Since 1979, the Pizzi family, which now includes Gino's daughters Manuela, Anna, and Francesca, has been bringing that same love and commitment to the Ambrosia kitchen. Regular patrons and staff are all part of the family, and first-time visitors are welcomed like old friends.

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Robvip

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service. Our waiter David was awesome. Friendly and prompt with his service. Olivia the manager was also spectacular. Very busy evening yet it never seemed to hold back from the service levels. This was my first boat here and I will return

Bridges Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (844)

$30 and under

Italian

Greencastle

About the restaurant

Craft pizzas, housemade pastas; an incredible assortment of wines and much more! Seasonal menu from Chef Sal Fernandez.
Sometimes one good idea leads to another. Such is the case with Bridges. With the success of Music on the Square, we began imagining what could happen next. The location next door (19 North Indiana) was up for sale, so we bought it and began thinking of what would be complementary. We started imagining Bridges as a wine bar offering interesting wines to Greencastle. But we soon added a wood burning pizza oven from Italy and more of a restaurant evolved. Ultimately, the idea of Bridges Wine Bar was born. The basement has become a private dining room called The Cellar, an open terrace area on top of the building, which will be used in nice weather, called The Rooftop, and there will be three fully furnished rental apartments which we call The Lofts at Bridges.
We hope you will like our addition to the Square of Greencastle.

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Kathleen

Dined 5 days ago

Bridges is always top notch on their food. The Zaring farms corn chowder was sooo good!! And you can never go wrong with their mac and cheese! My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs. It's always his "go to"! Not too busy while we were there and service is always awesome! A great place to eat!

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Summer Margherita Pizza

Diavola

4.8

4.8 (1069)

$30 and under

Italian

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

Diavola: Upscale Neapolitan Pizzeria, Italian Cucina and Wine Bar. Brick oven fired pizzas, in-house made fresh pastas, both imported and locally sourced quality ingredients daily, gluten and dairy free options as well. We're family friendly and always welcoming. Try something at Diavola tonight!

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Bennetvip

Dined 2 days ago

Our server, Amber was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Had great suggestions for every course that we had. This is our second time with her as our server and the experience continues to be fantastic. We will continue to request her and frequent the establishment. The food is wonderful as well.

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Wild Mushroom Ravioli

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Pappardelle Bolognese

Matteo's Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (2240)

$31 to $50

Italian

Noblesville

About the restaurant

Matteo's is the premier Italian experience in the Midwest. Authentic Italian restaurant voted one of the top 25 restaurants in Indiana for the 4th year in a row. Matteo's is perfect for business and family gatherings. Famous for its homemade cuisine.
Conveniently located on the square of downtown Noblesville, across the street from the courthouse.

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Anthony

Dined 7 days ago

Great local restaurant that exudes the old world style. Food was delicious and the server was very attentive. Nice place that we have been to several times and will be back in the future. Nice to patronize an independent restaurant right here in downtown Noblesville.

Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar

4.8

4.8 (597)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Italian Kitchen and Bar

Known for Pastas, Flatbreads and various Italian style dishes

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Megan

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, with great portions for the price. Will definitely be back!

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Napolese - Meridian Kessler

4.7

4.7 (274)

$30 and under

Italian

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

All guests in your party must be over the age of 21 to make a reservation in the Napolese Wine Bar. Patrons of all ages are welcome in the Napolese Oven Room. Please make your reservation accordingly.

Napolese is about artfully made pizza and stone hearth baking. We use the finest ingredients available, carefully sourcing cheeses, meats, and local farm produce grown specifically for Napolese. The seasonal menu paired with incredible service makes for a world-class pizza experience.

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Pat

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

This is our go to place and it never disappoints. Service and food were excellent!

Sangiovese Ristorante - Fishers District

4.7

4.7 (1083)

$30 and under

Italian

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

Sangiovese Ristorante at Fishers District is a new addition to the Sangiovese family. We have brought many of our original recipes to Fishers with an addition of a few new items. Sangiovese Ristorante was founded in 1994 by Owner/Operator Chris Evans. His goal was to bring an authentic Italian cuisine to Indianapolis' North Side. Through the years Chris has maintained his dedication to clientele by providing the highest quality ingredients and impeccable service. Sangiovese prides itself on the loyal relationships it has built and continues to build. Please Join us, relax, and enjoy the best Italian dishes paired with the perfect glass of Vino!

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Ted

Dined 3 days ago

Our service was excellent. However, the lasagna my wife and I both had was a little too salty. We will return but choose something else to eat.

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Lasagna alla Bolognese

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