31 cuisines represented in our Indianapolis guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.

31 cuisines, most places first

Cocktail bar22 restaurants Cafe19 restaurantsThe Indianapolis cafe scene is built on independent roasters and all-day neighborhood rooms rather than chains. Bakery15 restaurantsIndianapolis bakeries run from old-line family counters to dessert specialists scattered across the north side and Mass Ave. New American12 restaurantsNew American is where the ambitious end of Indianapolis dining lives, much of it on the near east side and downtown. Brunch11 restaurantsBrunch in Indianapolis is anchored by a handful of names that locals plan weekends around. Italian8 restaurantsItalian-American cooking is one of the oldest threads in Indianapolis dining, much of it tied to the historic south-side neighborhoods downtown. Brewery5 restaurants Burgers4 restaurantsThe Indianapolis burger conversation starts and largely stays with one address. Jewish deli4 restaurantsThe Jewish deli tradition in Indianapolis is carried above all by one century-old downtown counter. Mexican4 restaurantsMexican food in Indianapolis runs from quick taco shops to room-filling cantinas, with a cluster along Massachusetts Avenue. Cajun & Creole3 restaurantsCajun and Creole cooking has a small but devoted foothold in Indianapolis. Fried chicken3 restaurantsFried chicken turns up across many Indianapolis kitchens, but a few rooms make it a centerpiece. Pizzeria3 restaurantsIndianapolis pizza spreads across styles, from longtime Mass Ave standbys to newer wood-fired and square-pie rooms. Street food3 restaurantsStreet-food style eating in Indianapolis often gathers under one roof rather than on the curb. American2 restaurantsAmerican cooking in Indianapolis spans the old tavern corners and the newer neighborhood kitchens working with Indiana producers. German2 restaurantsIndianapolis carries a deep German heritage, and one room has kept that tradition visible for generations. Latin American2 restaurantsLatin American cooking in Indianapolis ranges across the city's newer neighborhood restaurants. Steakhouse2 restaurantsThe Indianapolis steakhouse scene is defined by one century-old downtown institution. Wine bar2 restaurantsIndianapolis wine bars tend to grow out of the city's restaurants rather than stand alone. American BBQ1 restaurantBarbecue in Indianapolis leans toward the smoked brisket and pork tradition that travels up through the Midwest. British gastropub1 restaurantThe gastropub idea in Indianapolis overlaps heavily with the city's strong craft-brewing scene, where taprooms double as kitchens. Food hall1 restaurantThe food-hall format gives Indianapolis diners a way to graze across many kitchens in one room. French bistro1 restaurantThe French bistro is a niche in Indianapolis rather than a district, carried by a small number of dedicated rooms. Indian1 restaurantIndian cooking in Indianapolis clusters along the north side, where the suburban dining corridors have drawn full-service rooms.