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Iozzo's Garden of Italy, Indianapolis, IN

Iozzo's Garden of Italy

4.9
4.9
4804 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
946 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kathy Jones
  • 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

What 4,804 people are saying

Iozzo's Garden of Italy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Italian

  • Indianapolis

    Best Value

  • Indianapolis

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Iozzo's Garden of Italy is celebrated for its "authentic Italian experience," offering "superb" cuisine and a "cozy" atmosphere reminiscent of Italy. Guests praise the "phenomenal" service, attentive staff, and dishes like the "best rigatoni ever." The restaurant's rich history adds charm, making it a "must-stop" destination in Indianapolis.
4,804 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Fun birthday celebration. Great service from Wayne.

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  2. Chris VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very cool atmosphere, old school Italian restaurant. Great crowd, amazing staff & service, but the food was the real star of the show…. Everything we ordered was amazing & done to perfection! Highly recommend Iozzi’s Garden of Italy!

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  3. Jeff

    Indiana11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner for our son’s birthday. The service was excellent, the food was perfectly timed and delicious! Will return!

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  4. Karen VIP

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service, and ambience! The best Italian food we’ve had in a long time.

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  5. Margaret VIP

    Indiana87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love this cozy restaurant. The gnocchi and steak is my favorite, but my friend liked the spaghetti too. Awesome caprese salad.. enough to share! Spumoni? DEFINITELY! Gregory is a top notch waiter! IT'S OBVIOUS WHY THIS IS MY FAV

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  6. Jeff

    Indiana51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender/server was incredible! Very attentive and recommended the Carbonara...delicious. Always a good meal and service!! He knew his stuff!!

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  7. Robert

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gem of a restaurant, cozy , great find through open table. Staff is absolutely amazing and the food is superb. Note : ask about the history it's an entertaining story.

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  8. Harris

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, very patient with orders and did a phenomenal job explaining the dishes. We love this location and the new location in Franklin!

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  9. Jami

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, nice menu and drink choices.

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  10. Jobea

    Indiana11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can never go wrong at this restaurant! The ambience is simply stated, feels like walking into Italy. Every detail is quietly cared for from refilling your glass with water or tidying up the tableware. Nothing goes unnoticed. AND then…the food. Perfection every time. Reliable quality and exquisite presentation make this our #1 go-to for a great meal and dinner experience. Save room for dessert! 5 stars!!🤩

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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 4804 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Iozzo's Garden of Italy

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
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