Iozzo's Garden of Italy

We visited Iozzo's for our Valentine's Day special meal. We have been looking for a quaint, quiet place to hopefully make it a tradition for said day. I believe we found it. The history behind this business is fascinating and well worth the time to look it up. We had reservations for 11:30 but arrived early. We were quickly seated and waited for our server. She was funny and kind and we both joked about it being too early and needing a nap. Sadly, while she did do well when present, I do believe she took a couple naps during our meal. That was the only negative. For appetizers, we chose the meatball martini and the basil garlic cheese bread. Delicious! For main course, my spouse had the lasagna bolognese with a Caesar salad. I had the chicken parmigiana with the Caesar salad. Wowzers! Both were incredible! I am not at all a fan of lasagna, but the bite I had was absolutely a work of art. We had budgeted a certain amount for our Valentine's Day meal and we fell below that. Yet we felt like we had eaten like kings. Would most definitely recommend! We will definitely be back!

This is the undisputed champ for traditional high quality OG Italian. I tend to get the eggplant because its awesome and a great value, but I have never heard a friend complain when eating here. Bar seating is a blast with tons of regulars. My guide to Indy Italian joints: Iozzo's for high end OG Italian, Iaria's for low end OG Italian, Nesso / Bocca tied for modern Italian

Beautiful place with great ambiance, authentic food, and house made pasta. Compared the food to other high end Italian restaurants and felt like it was pretty comparable. Make a reservation if you can. I'm not sure if it was the hostess up front or if something else went wrong. My boyfriend and I walked in at 5pm and they said we wouldn't be able to get a table until 9pm so we decided to sit at the bar (it took about 25 min). Two women walked in after us without a reservation as well. Once we were seated at the bar, we looked back and noticed the ladies were then seated at a table. Not sure how that happened given that the wait time was "4 hours". But if there was a reservation cancellation, then I feel that we should've gotten priority at a table. On the bright side, the food is stellar. The ricotta gnocchi melts in your mouth. The only adjustment I would make would be to add less cheese. The bartender was very generous and recommended rigatoni pasta with the chicken Parmesan instead of spaghetti. She was right we are never going back to spaghetti. Appetizer was good and their soup special was velvet soup which tasted more like chicken and dumplings, but still very good and creamy. I wasn't too much of a fan of the desserts. We got a chocolate budino and a free spumoni for a birthday special. I have never had either of these desserts so it could be that I just don't like these types of sweets. I will definitely be coming back but this time with the reservation and I want to try so many other dishes.

Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in. We were seated on the gorgeous, private patio, perfect weather, amazing server, generous portions of flavorful and creamy dishes with delicious Italian spices. We had a marvelous time with our friends surrounded by beautiful greenery with flowers and trees blooming around us. The patio feels so secluded, peaceful and romantic. You have trouble remembering your in downtown Indy. Indoors is gorgeous, too. Stop in for a delicious lunch or dinner.

I'm torn. On one hand, the food was excellent, but the service was not. We went for our anniversary and left slightly irritated, only because you'd expect better service for a $75 dinner...Good:- The lasagna was delicious, with two sauces on top, big fan of the meat and cheese consistency. - The Maltagliati was so flavorful and tender, with perfect spices. Bad:- Was disappointed that we were stuck at a small, very wobbly round table that was partially in the middle of the doorway between the two sections. Water spilling everywhere each time it moved. When we politely asked if it would be possible to switch tables, we were rudely told no. - Being next to the hostess stand, we consistently had staff with their backs to us, speaking to each other, less than a foot away, making it difficult to hear each other. What was more disappointing was that the square low-top tables either did not fill up while we were there and one had only one occupant at it, etc. We would've ordered an appetizer if we had had more space as well. - Service got far more frequent in the last 10 minutes of us being there so we felt rushed out.

I'm so glad a friend of mine recommended this place to me while I was in town for a Colts game. This quaint restaurant is located just a few blocks from the stadium going toward the interstate.The inside has a cozy seating setup as well as a separate bar area. We decided to sit outside on the patio and I'm so glad we did. You would not expect the ambiance of the patio from the outside of the building. Trees, plants, flowers and umbrellas for each table! It is such a relaxing place to experience, especially on a beautiful night like we had.Sara was our server and she was a sheer joy! A great conversationalist, always smiling and she provided us with some great recommendations. We decided to split our main entree and our salad and I'm so glad we did! The serving portions are HUGE, in true Italian style! We would have been taking the Marsala home if we each order it separately. The chicken was tender and the mushroom Marsala Demi glacé was delicious! The Market Greens salad was more than filling for a half order!The highlight of the evening was the "Sopi" that came with the bread. Sopi is a mixture of tomatoes, Italian herbs and oil. I'm telling you it was SO GOOD! What a nice twist for a dipping sauce. Sara even brought us more bread and Sopi with our dinner. An all-around 5-star dining experience that I can highly recommend!

A very unique spot right in downtown beside Lucas stadium. I say unique cause the street is pretty rundown with construction and the entrance has a very small name plate. It was hard to figure Iozzo's.Basis reviews, the food was excellent. My ricotta Gnocchi was delicious with pesto, ricotta and pops of cherry tomatoes. The nutty and tart flavor added such a good touch! The portion was enough for one person and I totally enjoyed my company and Nikki's service. I believe Iozzos is very popular for dinner and does require reservations. They have a beautiful patio which is worth checking out on a good weather day (this week wasn't one of them)

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Iozzo's Italian Restaurant, and it was an experience to remember! The spaghetti and meatballs were absolutely delicious - perfectly cooked pasta, tender and flavorful meatballs, all topped with a rich and savory sauce that had me savoring every bite. The wine list was impressive, offering a great selection that perfectly complemented our meal.A special shout-out to Sam, who provided exceptional service throughout the evening. Their attentiveness and friendly demeanor added to the overall wonderful experience. Iozzo's has definitely become one of my favorite spots in town. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic Italian meal with a warm and inviting atmosphere!

The food was amazing! I had the basil garlic bread for an appetizer and ate 5 of the 6 slices myself. So delicious. My entree was traditional spaghetti and that was amazing. For dessert I had the chocolate pudding with toasted marshmallow and graham cracker. It was good - I had never had anything like it before but it was tasty! The service was great. The server was knowledgable and very nice. The restaurant is smaller with about 20 tables inside and a bar top. Bar seating is all open but the other tables you need a reservation or can walk in. I would get a reservation for a Friday or Saturday night. We went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too crowded. There is limited free parking adjacent to the building and I was able to find a spot there!

Such a cute restaurant for an intimate date. The waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food came out quickly and hot. It was the best Italian I have ever had. If I am ever in the area again I will be back!