Dunaway's Palazzo Ossigeno
Although it's not strictly an Italian restuarant, Dunaway's Palazzo Ossigeno, is an excellent option for Italian food in downtown Indianapolis. Located in the renovated Indiana Oxygen Builiding on South East Street, the restaurant offers a house limousine service downtown Tuesday through Saturday and features live music on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Dunaway's also has an extensive wine list. Dinner entrees range from $19 for Grilled Vegetable Lasagna to $42 dollars for Porterhouse Lamb Chops Scottadita. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for dinner and Monday through Friday for lunch. Reservations are recommended.
Dunaway's Palazzo Ossigeno
351 South East Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3712
(317) 638-7663
dunaways.com
Agio
Located on Massachusetts Avenue, Agio is a fine-dining establishment perfect for the entire family. With entrees ranging from $8.95 to $28.95, this restaurant offers the Italian dishes you would expect to see, from traditional spaghetti to scallops, and they have an extensive red wine selection. But, beware. Although Agio is open every day, they're only open for dinner. Reservations are recommended.
Agio
635 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 488-0359
agiorestaurant.net
Iaria's
If a traditional Italian family restaurant is what you're looking for, Iaria's is the place to be. Established in 1933, Iaria's is a family-owned restaurant known for its excellent food and hefty portions. An Indianapolis food landmark, Iaria's was even featured on the Food Network. But, take note: Iaria's is not open Sundays and Mondays. Prices range from $8.99 to $21.50 for a dinner entree, and you can eat in or order your food to go.
Iaria's Italian Restaurant
317 South College Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana
(317) 638-7706
iariasrestaurant.com
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
Lauded for its wonderful food and excellent staff, Iozzo's Garden of Italy is one of the newest Italian restaurants in downtown Indianapolis. Yet, the Iozzo family was the original pioneering family of Italian food in Indianapolis---and established the first Italian restaurant, Naples Grill, in Indianapolis in 1930. In 2009, the great-granddaughter of the original Iozzo opened Iozzo's Garden of Italy, bringing a family tradition full circle. The food comes from family recipes, and the restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Dinner entrees range from $10.95 to almost $30.
Iozzo's Garden of Italy
946 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
(317) 974-1100
iozzos.com
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