After living in Indianapolis for a decade, I’ve found some of the best restaurants in town. Whether it’s date night, a celebration, or just an excuse to get out of the house, these are some of my favorite places to eat in the city!
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Downtown Indianapolis
Northside Indy
Broad Ripple
Keystone
Downtown Indianapolis
Inventive and tasty food, and complimentary champagne to toast your meal!
Tinker Street Restaurant
An incredible upscale restaurant located in downtown Indy. I really enjoyed their tasting menu and they have a wonderful wine selection. Perfect for a date night or business dinner!
Vida
A really cool spot in trendy Bottleworks with great cocktails. Highly recommend grabbing some bao buns with your sushi!
Modita
Great Italian spot in downtown Indianapolis. I’m a big fan of their cacio e pepe!
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
Northside Indy
Immaculate vibes, incredible food, cozy atmosphere. Big fan of their bacon-wrapped date appetizer!
The Courthouse Club
Always a fan favorite every time I bring a visitor to Livery!
Livery Noblesville
An incredible brunch spot with an underrated dinner menu. And it’s located right on the Monon if you want to talk a walk around downtown Carmel afterwards!
Garden Table
Always my go to place when friends and family are in town!
Savor Restaurant
Broad Ripple
Come for dinner, stay for a walk on the grounds and through the home after.
The Dining Room at RH Indianapolis
An Indy classic and the perfect date spot. One of my favorites!
Mama Carolla's
The best brunch spot in town! There’s always a line so be prepared to wait for a table, but the coffee bar is open to grab a mug while you wait. The cinnamon toast is a must!
Cafe Patachou
An underrated and wonderful spot in charming Broad Ripple that has incredible Mediterranean style food and a patio that overlooks the canal.
Canal Bistro
Keystone
A more upscale Mexican restaurant with amazing cocktails and a fun atmosphere. There’s usually a DJ playing here on weekend nights too!
Verde Flavors of Mexico Ironworks
A go-to steakhouse on Indy’s north side right by the Fashion Mall. Perfect for birthdays or big celebrations!
Ruth's Chris Steak House Indianapolis North Side
A fantastic restaurant in the Keystone Fashion Mall that serves classic foods with delicious twists - their candied bacon appetizer is very popular
Doc B's Restaurant
Some of the best pizza in Indy! Located inside the fashion mall with a cozy atmosphere.