The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.
With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Indianapolis on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.
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#30. Sauce on the Side
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (13 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 130 S Pennsylvania St Suite 2, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3636
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#29. Byrnes Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5615 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208-1554
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#28. Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mass Ave
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 545 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#27. HotBox Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 6260 Intech Commons Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1671
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#26. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
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#25. Nicolino's Italian
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: Wyndham Indy West Hotel 2544 Executive Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241
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#24. Giordano's
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (206 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4110 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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#23. Diavola
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (34 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1134 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3256
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#22. Napolese Pizzeria at the Fashion Mall
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (96 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8702 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis, IN 46240-7621
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#21. Puccini's Pizza Pasta
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#20. Nesso
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 339 South Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#19. Napolese
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (174 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 114 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1005
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#18. Fresco Italian Cafe on the Canal
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Italian
- Price: $
- Address: 340 W Michigan St On the Canal level, just north of the W Michigan St and Indiana Ave intersection., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3204
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#17. Ambrosia Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (114 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5903 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-2553
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#16. Some Guys Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6235 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220-4543
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#15. Sangiovese Ristorante
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (135 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2727 E 86th St Ironsworks Building, Indianapolis, IN 46240-4394
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#14. Vito Provolone's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (97 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8031 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217-4252
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#13. Capri Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (139 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2602 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240-3283
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#12. Giordano's
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (213 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 43 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#11. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
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#10. Giorgio's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (126 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $
- Address: 9 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3001
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#9. Iaria's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (237 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 317 S College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-4029
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#8. Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (210 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5646 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46219-6428
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#7. The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (683 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 210 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1019
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#6. Maggiano's - Indianapolis
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#5. Bazbeaux Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (510 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2109
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#4. Brozinni Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (176 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8810 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237-8581
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#3. OP Italian
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (706 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Neapolitan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2709
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#2. Iozzo's Garden of Italy
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (348 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 946 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1337
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#1. Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant
