Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Indianapolis by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Indianapolis based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8155 East Washington Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Giordano's

- Rating: 3.5/5 (523 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4110 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Maggianos Little Italy - Indianapolis

- Rating: 3.5/5 (546 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3550 East 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. OP Italian

- Rating: 3.7/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 South West St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Puccini's Pizza Pasta-Greenbriar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1508 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Giorgio's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9 East Market St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Puccini's Pizza Pasta - Clearwater

- Rating: 3.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3944 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Piada Italian Street Food

- Rating: 3.9/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8601 River Crossing Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Vicino

- Rating: 4.1/5 (155 reviews)
- Address: 350 Massachusetts Ave. Ste 150, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Napolese Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 East 49th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6320 Ferguson St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Byrne's Grilled Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5615 North Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Iaria's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (624 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 317 South College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Ambrosia

- Rating: 4.2/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5903 North College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Diavola Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1134 East 54th St. Ste I Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Some Guys Pizza Pasta Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6235 Allisonville Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Capri

- Rating: 4.3/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2602 Ruth Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Fresco Italian Cafe on the Canal

- Rating: 4.3/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 West Michigan St. Ste 100 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Sangiovese Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2727 East 86th St. Ste 110 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Brozinni Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (493 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8810 South Emerson Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Iozzo's Garden of Italy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (724 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 946 South Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Mama Carolla's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1031 East 54th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Amore! Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9757 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Maialina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1103 Prospect St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Vito Provolone's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8031 South Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Soup, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. I Tre Mori

- Rating: 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8220 East 106th St. Ste 200 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Nesso

- Rating: 4.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 339 South Delaware St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sauce on the Side

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 South Pennsylvania St. Ste 2 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, Desserts, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Bocca

- Rating: 4.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 122 East 22nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Greek's Pizzeria- Indianapolis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 1601 Columbia Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.