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Napolese - Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, IN

Napolese - Meridian Kessler

4.6
4.6
291 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
All guests in your party must be over the age of 21 to make a reservation in the Napolese Wine Bar. Patrons of all ages are welcome in the Napolese Oven Room. Please make your reservation accordingly.

Napolese is about artfully made pizza and stone hearth baking. We use the finest ingredients available, carefully sourcing cheeses, meats, and local farm produce grown specifically for Napolese. The seasonal menu paired with incredible service makes for a world-class pizza experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 925-0765
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Cross street
    49th & Pennsylvania
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Kid-friendly

  • Indianapolis

    Kid-friendly

  • Indianapolis

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Napolese - Meridian Kessler offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." Known for its "exceptional pizza" and fresh ingredients, the restaurant also features an inviting wine bar. Outdoor seating enhances the ambiance, perfect for a relaxed evening. Reservations are recommended to avoid wait times during busy periods.

291 Reviews
  1. Diane

    VIP

    Indiana

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Napolese Wine Bar is fabulous. Love the vibe energy lighting food … everything 🙌👌 Martha Hoover knows how to create a space that you want to return to over and over again . The chopped salad is epic . The Hammaker is the OG best wines … overall 10+ always each time

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  2. Julie

    VIP

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We frequently come to Napolese, whether in Meridian Kessler or at the Fashion Mall. This visit was unlike anything we’d experienced. We had a party of 12 to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, as we have celebrated many birthdays here before - it’s her favorite restaurant. TL;DR version: we were shunned for bringing in a small cake. Waitstaff (not ours) informed us, “beautiful cake, but that needs to be taken home with you” as we literally walked in, with no other explanation. Then, AFTER we sang happy birthday to her, our waiter refused to bring us additional forks (we brought our own birthday plates). We’ve celebrated birthdays at Napolese many times before, but I’m not sure if we will in the future, which is disappointing.

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  3. Caroline

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good! Longer wait on pizza but only because it was pretty busy. Very nice server, good ambiance!

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Napolese offers exceptional pizza with a perfect blend of crispy crust and fresh ingredients. The restaurant provides great value for money, with generous portions and reasonable prices. A reservation is recommended on weekend evenings. The only improvement could be the addition of more cocktail options.

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  5. Michael

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 5, Great Meal! Had Burrata toast & meatballs as apps (work well together) and we each ordered a pizza (mine was Hammaker + jowl bacon+ red peppers) and we all loved them with most taking 1/2 home. Pro-tip, although we ate in the wine bar (21+) side. Only 3 red wines were on the menu, all being $50 plus bottles. The "family" side had much more and much cheaper wine selection. (got a great $25 bottle of Nero d'Avola on that side). I find it annoying that I had to go over to that side and then ask for bottle pricing but our server appeared at my side and was most helpful. Still, I wonder why this set up exists. We were there Saturday 11/16

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  6. Lauren

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great! We split two salads and two pizzas as a group of 4. Salads were just ok (split a beet and a Caesar) but pizzas were good!

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  7. Crista

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great service. Love the chop salad and MK Pizza.

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  8. Katherine

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    No longer has a vegan cheese option! Otherwise, the food is decent and it's a nice ambiance.

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  9. Scott

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was hot and tasty and delivered without delay. Our server Miguel helped us with our wine selection which was superb. A must in the MK neighborhood.

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  10. David

    VIP

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We made plans for a quick meal before a 7pm show at Butler’s Clowes Hall. Our 5:15p resi was honored and we were quick to get seated and drinks ordered. However with increased patrons the service slowed and at 6:25p we had to ask for the 2 salads we ordered for dinner and honestly should have just paid out…the salads arrived at 6:30p and we had 5 min to grab a few bites before having to leave. Food was great but very slow service for the food ordered.

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Napolese - Meridian Kessler is rated 4.6 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Napolese - Meridian Kessler

114 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1005

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    49th & Pennsylvania
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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