Iozzo's Garden of Italy

4.8

4719 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
Downtown Indy
Cross street
Ray Street
Parking details
Free street parking is available on the East and West sides of Meridian Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Salads

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

Soups

Italian Wedding Soup$8.00
meatball, pastini, spinach, parmesan prosciutto brodo
Soup of the Day$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

Spaghetti$23.00
iozzo sauce, marinara, or tomato cream
- spicy diavolo$24.00
- bolognese sauce$25.00
Fettuccini Alfredo$25.00
creamy garlic parmesan sauce
Parmesan$35.00
spaghetti, parmesan breading, iozzo Sauce, provolone
- veal parmesan*$35.00
- chicken parmesan$29.00
- eggplant parmesan - can be made vegetarian-$25.00
Lasagna Bolognese$29.00
layers of 5 cheeses and pasta, bolognese, alfredo
Marsala$29.00
scaloppini, mushroom marsala demi glace, polenta, wilted spinach
- chicken marsala$29.00
- veal marsala*$35.00
Piccata$29.00
lemon caper butter sauce, broccoli capellini
- chicken piccata$29.00
- veal piccata*$35.00
- salmon piccata*$32.00
- scallop piccata*$38.00

Homemade Pasta

served with a market greens salad

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

Entree's

served with a market greens salad

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

Shareable Sides

Char Grilled Broccolini$10.00
Sauteed Asparagus$12.00
Smashed Potatoes$9.00
yukon potatoes, rosemary sea salt, parmesan
- add truffle oil$2.00
Mashed Purple Peruvian Potatoes$13.00

What 4,719 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Indianapolis
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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!

4,719 Reviews

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Jan
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 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 3 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 7 days ago
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 December 15, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 12, 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 December 10, 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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Audrey
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were fabulous. Wayne, our server was attentive and very nice. Our experience was lovely and we will be back.
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M
VIP
Indiana
378 reviews
5.0
378 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely. Thank you for excellent food, professional and friendly service and a great experience
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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 4719 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

946 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

Cross street
Ray Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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Iozzo's Garden of Italy

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

45 Indiana Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Cheese Ravioli

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Lasagna Bolognese

Antipasti

Meatball Martini$14.00

Burrata$18.00

Crispy Calamari$16.00

Basil Cheese Garlic Bread$12.00

Seared Diver Scallops*$25.00

Antipasti Platter$17.00

Beef Carpaccio*$17.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$19.00

Salads

Market Greens$8.00

Caesar$11.00

Gem$12.00

Caprese$14.00

Iozzo Summer Salad$18.00

Soups

Italian Wedding Soup$8.00

Soup of the Day$8.00

Classics

Spaghetti$23.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$25.00

Parmesan$35.00

Lasagna Bolognese$29.00

Marsala$29.00

Piccata$29.00

Homemade Pasta

Cheese Ravioli$26.00

Pasta Carbonara$28.00

Rigatoni Vodka$29.00

Short Rib Ragu$30.00

Crab Tortelli$30.00

Cacio e Pepe$25.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$32.00

Shrimp Scampi$32.00

Entree's

Ribeye*$51.00

Salmon Mediterranean*$32.00

Pork Milanese*$32.00

Lamb Chops*$38.00

Shareable Sides

Char Grilled Broccolini$10.00

Sauteed Asparagus$12.00

Smashed Potatoes$9.00

Mashed Purple Peruvian Potatoes$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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