Iozzo's Garden of Italy

4.9

4774 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 36 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

Salads

Market GreensUSD 8.00
ricotta salata, red onion, marinated cucumber, lemon vinaigrette, bread crumb
CaesarUSD 11.00
romaine, caesar vinaigrette, house croutons, parmesan
GemUSD 12.00
baby gem lettuce crispy prosciutto, gorgonzola, tomato, gorgonzola dressing
CapreseUSD 14.00
fresh indiana tomaoto. mozzarella, balsamic glaze, micro basil
Iozzo Summer SaladUSD 18.00
mixed greens, strawberry, gorgonzola, hazelnuts, candied orange peel, chianti vinaigrette
- LargeUSD 18.00

Soups

Italian Wedding SoupUSD 8.00
meatball, pastini, spinach, parmesan prosciutto brodo
Soup of the DayUSD 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

SpaghettiUSD 23.00
iozzo sauce, marinara, or tomato cream
- spicy diavoloUSD 24.00
- bolognese sauceUSD 25.00
Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 25.00
creamy garlic parmesan sauce
ParmesanUSD 35.00
spaghetti, parmesan breading, iozzo Sauce, provolone
- veal parmesan*USD 35.00
- chicken parmesanUSD 29.00
- eggplant parmesan - can be made vegetarian-USD 25.00
Lasagna BologneseUSD 29.00
layers of 5 cheeses and pasta, bolognese, alfredo
MarsalaUSD 29.00
scaloppini, mushroom marsala demi glace, polenta, wilted spinach
- chicken marsalaUSD 29.00
- veal marsala*USD 35.00
PiccataUSD 29.00
lemon caper butter sauce, broccoli capellini
- chicken piccataUSD 29.00
- veal piccata*USD 35.00
- salmon piccata*USD 32.00
- scallop piccata*USD 38.00

Homemade Pasta

served with a market greens salad

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

Entree's

served with a market greens salad

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

Shareable Sides

Char Grilled BroccoliniUSD 10.00
Sauteed AsparagusUSD 12.00
Smashed PotatoesUSD 9.00
yukon potatoes, rosemary sea salt, parmesan
- add truffle oilUSD 2.00
Mashed Purple Peruvian PotatoesUSD 13.00

What 4,774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Indiana
Italian
Indianapolis
Italian

Review summary

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Iozzo's Garden of Italy in Indianapolis is a beloved Italian restaurant known for its "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian" experience, with standout dishes like the gnocchi and tiramisu cheesecake. The charming atmosphere and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience that's "highly recommended."

4,774 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular as always. Thank you for another great evening!
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Matt
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience and food was amazing! Such a jewel to have found. A rich history and we got to hear the story of when it was created and the interesting story that closed its doors for 7 years in the 1930s. It’s a must stop Italian if you want to enjoy great food and the feel of Italy in Indiana.
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Alexandra
Indiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! My pasta was delicious and the bread service was great too. Made for a great date night!
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Victoria
Indiana12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Iozzo’s! I was able to show my mother in law and sister in law my favorite Italian in the city. Both are gluten free and were super excited when they learned there was a gluten free pasta option. Bobby was great, as always.
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Dallas
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitstaff was very welcoming. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and made excellent suggestions on both food and wine.
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NatalieL
Charleston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good. First time we were there. Our waiter was delightful. Good atmosphere and good food
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Maureen
Cincinnati8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We wanted an "old world" style of Italian restaurant, not a chain, and Iozzo's Garden of Italy was exactly what we had hoped for! We were never rushed, but our server Dale kept everything moving smoothly. He gave us great input on our selections and made sure that our courses came out smoothly and on time. The food was excellent! I had eggplant parmesan and my husband had lasagna. Both were massive servings and we took away leftovers. The focaccia was fresh and a nice addition. We would definitely recommend and will return if ever in Indianapolis again.
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Jeff VIP
Indiana120 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a fine dining experience at Iozzo's. Food and service were both excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience! Food and service were excellent.
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Will
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Iozzo's is one of those reasons to get slightly out of the "walkable downtown" and find some of the best Italian food in the city. Priced fairly, made authentically, and just a solid night out that's not just another steakhouse. I had three colleagues in from out of town for the Combine and if you're not Jerry Jones, skip the touristy places and try something a bit different. You'll be rewarded at a place like Iozzo's (or several other local places!)
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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 4.9 stars by 4774 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

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 36 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 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 MartiniUSD 14.00

BurrataUSD 18.00

Crispy CalamariUSD 16.00

Basil Cheese Garlic BreadUSD 12.00

Seared Diver Scallops*USD 25.00

Antipasti PlatterUSD 17.00

Beef Carpaccio*USD 17.00

Stuffed MushroomsUSD 19.00

Salads

Market GreensUSD 8.00

CaesarUSD 11.00

GemUSD 12.00

CapreseUSD 14.00

Iozzo Summer SaladUSD 18.00

Soups

Italian Wedding SoupUSD 8.00

Soup of the DayUSD 8.00

Classics

SpaghettiUSD 23.00

Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 25.00

ParmesanUSD 35.00

Lasagna BologneseUSD 29.00

MarsalaUSD 29.00

PiccataUSD 29.00

Homemade Pasta

Cheese RavioliUSD 26.00

Pasta CarbonaraUSD 28.00

Rigatoni VodkaUSD 29.00

Short Rib RaguUSD 30.00

Crab TortelliUSD 30.00

Cacio e PepeUSD 25.00

Ricotta GnocchiUSD 32.00

Shrimp ScampiUSD 32.00

Entree's

Ribeye*USD 51.00

Salmon Mediterranean*USD 32.00

Pork Milanese*USD 32.00

Lamb Chops*USD 38.00

Shareable Sides

Char Grilled BroccoliniUSD 10.00

Sauteed AsparagusUSD 12.00

Smashed PotatoesUSD 9.00

Mashed Purple Peruvian PotatoesUSD 13.00

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