Iozzo's Garden of Italy

4.8

4721 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 974-1100
Website
http://www.iozzos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Kathy Jones

Location
946 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Area
Downtown Indy
Cross Street
Ray Street
Parking details
Free street parking is available on the East and West sides of Meridian Street.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Meatball MartiniUS$14.00
three signature meatballs served over a taste of spaghetti iozzo
BurrataUS$18.00
semi dried tomato, pesto, basil, 15 yr balsamic, grilled sourdough
Crispy CalamariUS$16.00
choice of calabrian chili aioli or marinara, lemon
Basil Cheese Garlic BreadUS$12.00
basil garlic butter, mozzarella, provolone, pomodoro sauce
Seared Diver Scallops*US$25.00
basil goat cheese crema, fried artichoke, tomato vinaigrette, bread crumb
Antipasti PlatterUS$17.00
mortadella, bresola, prosciutto, cappicola, copa, fontina, peccorino, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola dolce, red pepper jelly, fig jam, olives, marinated artichoke, grilled bread
- Smaller SizeUS$17.00
- RegularUS$24.00
Beef Carpaccio*US$17.00
think sliced beed tenderloin, capers, 15ys balsamic, minced shallot, diced tomato, porcini oil, bread crumb
Stuffed MushroomsUS$19.00
shiitake caps, crab, cheese blend, bread crumb gremolata

Salads

Market GreensUS$8.00
ricotta salata, red onion, marinated cucumber, lemon vinaigrette, bread crumb
CaesarUS$11.00
romaine, caesar vinaigrette, house croutons, parmesan
GemUS$12.00
baby gem lettuce crispy prosciutto, gorgonzola, tomato, gorgonzola dressing
CapreseUS$14.00
fresh indiana tomaoto. mozzarella, balsamic glaze, micro basil
Iozzo Summer SaladUS$18.00
mixed greens, strawberry, gorgonzola, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, chianti vinaigrette
- LargeUS$18.00

Soups

Italian Wedding SoupUS$8.00
meatball, pastini, spinach, parmesan prosciutto brodo
Soup of the DayUS$8.00
ask your server for today's selection

Classics

served with a market greens salad. GF or fresh pasta 4, Add Ons: meatballs, chicken or house sausage 6, five shrimp 10 broccoli and mushroom 4, Seared Scallops* 6/each

SpaghettiUS$23.00
iozzo sauce, marinara, or tomato cream
- spicy diavoloUS$24.00
- bolognese sauceUS$25.00
Fettuccini AlfredoUS$25.00
creamy garlic parmesan sauce
ParmesanUS$35.00
spaghetti, parmesan breading, iozzo Sauce, provolone
- veal parmesan*US$35.00
- chicken parmesanUS$29.00
- eggplant parmesan - can be made vegetarian-US$25.00
Lasagna BologneseUS$29.00
layers of 5 cheeses and pasta, bolognese, alfredo
MarsalaUS$29.00
scaloppini, mushroom marsala demi glace, polenta, wilted spinach
- chicken marsalaUS$29.00
- veal marsala*US$35.00
PiccataUS$29.00
lemon caper butter sauce, broccoli capellini
- chicken piccataUS$29.00
- veal piccata*US$35.00
- salmon piccata*US$32.00
- scallop piccata*US$38.00

Homemade Pasta

served with a market greens salad

Cheese RavioliUS$26.00
rustic tomato, fresh basil, crushed garlic, blood orange olive oil
Pasta CarbonaraUS$28.00
bucatini, egg yolk, house pancetta, pecorino, black pepper
Rigatoni VodkaUS$29.00
house made sausage, parmesan, bread crumb
Short Rib RaguUS$30.00
tagliatelle pasta, fischer farm's beef short rib, parmesan
Crab TortelliUS$30.00
calabrian chili roasted red pepper cream, dill, lemon oil
Cacio e PepeUS$25.00
bucatini, pecorino, black pepper
Ricotta GnocchiUS$32.00
gorgonzola fondue, grilled filet, roasted mushroom
Shrimp ScampiUS$32.00
linguini, white wine lemon butter sauce, chili flake, herbs

Entree's

served with a market greens salad

Ribeye*US$51.00
14oz boneless fischer farms ribeye, chef's sauteed mushroom, asparagus, mushroom risotto
Salmon Mediterranean*US$32.00
alaskan salmon pan seared, semi-dried tomaotes, capers, olives
Pork Milanese*US$32.00
double bone chop, sauteed radicchio and arugula, smashed potoatoes
Lamb Chops*US$38.00
viking lamb porterhouse, broccolini, mashed purple peruvian potato, demi glace

Shareable Sides

Char Grilled BroccoliniUS$10.00
Sauteed AsparagusUS$12.00
Smashed PotatoesUS$9.00
yukon potatoes, rosemary sea salt, parmesan
- add truffle oilUS$2.00
Mashed Purple Peruvian PotatoesUS$13.00

What 4,721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Indiana
Italian
Indianapolis
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover the charm of Iozzo's Garden of Italy, where "the food is amazing" and "service is outstanding." Guests adore the "quaint garden patio" and "authentic Italian atmosphere." While some service experiences vary, many rave about the "delicious homemade pasta" and "impeccable dining experiences." A true Indy favorite!

4,721 Reviews

K
Kelly
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian in Indy. Get the Lasagna Bolognese. 10/10.
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Ashley
VIP
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Iozzos is always one of our go to favorite places! The food and service are always excellent.
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Jan
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good & "clean" tasting. Authentic Italian. From the greens to the lasagna bolognese and the tiramisu cheesecake, everything was splendid! Despite the location being in downtown Indy, there was ample free parking available. Parking is always a concern & determining factor I consider when deciding if I want to dine downtown. The ambiance and decor were beautiful. My co-worker & I had chosen Iozzo to celebrate his achievement of being accepted into law school.🥂🍾 Everything about Iozzo made our evening enjoyable! This was our first experience at Iozzo, but it will not be our last.💙
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Bill
Indiana
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Been a minute since I visited what was my favorite little Italian restaurant in Indy. Service, given the time of the year was expected to be slow but 2+ hours for dinner service is bit much. Our waiter was as attentive as he could be. I found my favorite veal parmigiana to be much smaller than I recall, very dry and burnt on the edges. My spaghetti it was served with was tasteless. Our highlight was the spinach and artichoke garlic bread. Brocollini was undercooked as well. I raved as I brought 2 of my employees about this being my favorite spot, it was disappointing. Maybe just a bad day but with the increased pricing on everything I think this may be off my list for good.
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Tonya
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The entire experience was positive. I was able to make a reservation for seven people without any issues. A table was set up and ready for us when we arrived. The service was outstanding; the server was well-informed and extremely attentive. No one in our party was disappointed with their meal. The only drawback is that the restaurant is small, so space is limited, and it became loud when the restaurant was full. However, it has a quaint atmosphere and offers all the warmth of a family-owned restaurant.
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Linda
VIP
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. Best salad I have ever had and the home made pasta was perfect!
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Maurice
VIP
Indiana
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another restaurant to add to our favorites, delicious food, great service
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Katie
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is absolutely amazing! The service was incredible. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. We will be back!
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Laura
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite local Italian restaurant. Delicious every time!
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Michael
Indiana
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Iozzos is one of our favorite restaurants. Many good menu options. I had the short rib ragu and it was excellent! Our party of 6 was seated at a round table and we appreciated that. The tables are all very close together which is OK but probably contributes to the noise level. Service was outstanding!
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FAQs

Iozzo's Garden of Italy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 974-1100.

Iozzo's Garden of Italy is rated 4.8 stars by 4721 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

946 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

Cross Street
Ray Street
Area
Downtown Indy
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free street parking is available on the East and West sides of Meridian Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kathy Jones
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.iozzos.com/
Phone number
(317) 974-1100

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Iozzo's Garden of Italy

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

45 Indiana Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Cheese Ravioli

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Lasagna Bolognese

Antipasti

Meatball MartiniUS$14.00

BurrataUS$18.00

Crispy CalamariUS$16.00

Basil Cheese Garlic BreadUS$12.00

Seared Diver Scallops*US$25.00

Antipasti PlatterUS$17.00

Beef Carpaccio*US$17.00

Stuffed MushroomsUS$19.00

Salads

Market GreensUS$8.00

CaesarUS$11.00

GemUS$12.00

CapreseUS$14.00

Iozzo Summer SaladUS$18.00

Soups

Italian Wedding SoupUS$8.00

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Classics

SpaghettiUS$23.00

Fettuccini AlfredoUS$25.00

ParmesanUS$35.00

Lasagna BologneseUS$29.00

MarsalaUS$29.00

PiccataUS$29.00

Homemade Pasta

Cheese RavioliUS$26.00

Pasta CarbonaraUS$28.00

Rigatoni VodkaUS$29.00

Short Rib RaguUS$30.00

Crab TortelliUS$30.00

Cacio e PepeUS$25.00

Ricotta GnocchiUS$32.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$32.00

Entree's

Ribeye*US$51.00

Salmon Mediterranean*US$32.00

Pork Milanese*US$32.00

Lamb Chops*US$38.00

Shareable Sides

Char Grilled BroccoliniUS$10.00

Sauteed AsparagusUS$12.00

Smashed PotatoesUS$9.00

Mashed Purple Peruvian PotatoesUS$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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