Iozzo's Garden of Italy is an italian restaurant in Downtown, Indianapolis.
Editorially verified June 3, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Veal scaloppine, Lasagna, Tiramisu
Must order: Veal scaloppine, the house lasagna, the tiramisu.
Tip: Pre-concert dinners get busy; reserve before Symphony or Pacers nights.
Address: 946 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
His Place Eatery on East 30th Street in Indianapolis runs gourmet soul food and BBQ. Chicken and waffles, ribs, scratch sides and a Sunday family room.
Signature: Chicken and waffles, Ribs
Order: Chicken and waffles, the rib platter, the mac and cheese.
Tip: Sunday is the busiest. Two locations; eastside is the original.
Bodhi on Mass Ave in Indianapolis is a 21-plus women-owned Thai cocktail bar and bistro. Family recipes, creative drinks, late kitchen on weekends.
Signature: Pad see ew, Green curry, Thai cocktails
Order: Green curry, the pad see ew, a Bodhi cocktail.
Tip: Closed Tuesday. The cocktail program is the angle here Walk-ins usually OK.
Livery in Indianapolis is a pan-Latin room in a restored 1890s horse livery off Mass Avenue, with a long mezcal list, ceviches and a summer rooftop.
Signature: Ceviche, Empanadas, Mezcal cocktails
Order: Whatever ceviche is on the day's board, the beef empanadas, a mezcal cocktail.
Tip: Two floors plus the rooftop. Reserve downstairs; rooftop seats are walk-in only.
The Garage at Bottleworks in Indianapolis is the city's largest food hall, with two dozen stalls covering pizza, ramen, tortas, ice cream and more.
Signature: Pizzology slices, Poke bowls, Tortas
Order: A Pizzology slice, a poke bowl from Poke Guys, gelato at the creamery.
Tip: Lunch quieter than dinner; weekends queue from noon. Plenty of seating.
King Dough in Indianapolis fires wood-oven pizzas with a sourdough crust, hot honey pies and a serious local-beer list. The Highland Avenue tap room.
Signature: Wood-fired pizza, Nashville hot honey pie
Order: The Nashville hot honey pizza and a margherita to share.
Tip: No reservations; arrive before 6:30 or expect a wait on weekends.
Julieta Taco Shop in The Stutz, Indianapolis is a counter-service taqueria. Braised meats on house-pressed tortillas, aguas frescas, no shortcuts.
Signature: Birria tacos, Aguas frescas
Order: Three birria tacos with consome, an horchata.
Tip: Lunch only most days. Cash or card, fast counter service Walk-ins usually OK.
