this place is amazing. Must be a little patient when crowded but the mussels, calamari, and bread is to die for (rip to the wise keep the mussel broth and dip your bread in it) - amazing.
if you haven’t you must try this place, do not listen to the negative reviews until you try it yourself
Great place they serve really good Italian food, I have gone there with my husband and we both really liked the food really delicious Italian food and i have tried the pasta here it's really good and they have good options in the drinks they serve good cocktails and beers. The staff is really nice and friendly they serve fresh food and Really good customer service. 5 stars!!
My mother-in-law makes lasagna once a year. It's a big deal. Everyone comes, and she makes a lot of it. After visiting Mama Carolla's on a work trip, it feels like I've got a secret mistress I can tell no one about. I went from being ruined for all other lasagnas to having a new secret favorite. The restaurant has such a genuine character to it also. Can't recommend it enough.
Could not of had better service at the bar. The two gentleman bartenders were on point and made a delicious Hendricks martini along with perfect service. Our entrees were so good and can't wait to go back.
You can tell a lot of care and time goes into their dishes. Great quality dishes in a cozy, unique, atmosphere. If you like Italian food, this should definitely be a priority on your list to try. Their pasta is excellent, and their salmon is outstanding. Nothing bad on the menu!
Affordable, good service, great food. Best Italian in Indianapolis. The homey, modest setting is perfect for dates. Outdoor seating is nice too
This is seriously one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. Amazing. Everything. The artichoke fritters. Well, they are to die for. The veal saltimboca is perfect. The clams were rich and decadent. The tiramisu was sinful. Eat here. You're welcome.
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Hands down my favorite restaurant in the city. I've dined here many times since it opened and love everything about this place. Old school, traditional Italian food. My dad loves the carbonara here (not something many Italian restaurants make anymore). My sons love the goat cheese stuffed shrimp appetizer, which they always order for their dinners. My husband enjoys the lasagna (it is devine) and I think Mama makes the best marinara sauce I've ever had. My dish recommendations would be the linguini with clams (white or red), chicken piccata, bolognese, chicken involtine and the Alfredo. (Oh, and the Caesar salad!) It is a truly romantic place, perfect for an anniversary or special date. It is kid friendly, but no kids menu & if your kids are only into chicken fingers and fries this is not the place for you. Leave them with a babysitter and treat yourself to something special. Also this place is popular, fills up quickly and does not take reservations on Friday & Saturday nights (they don't need to silly!) so plan accordingly!
Our favorite Italian in Indy. Do I dare tell you our secret for an intimate evening dining experience? Okay, I will. Ask for the "side porch" when being seated. There are only a few two-top tables out there. It's usually just us out there and sometimes there might be one other couple. You'll be seated under the vines right next to the Monon. It's great!
An Orgasm In My Mouth (Not That Kind). This place is sooo good, it is the best Italian food I've ever had. The prices can be intimidating if you are you looking for a cheap meal don't look here, but of you want awesome food, a good portion, great ambiance and an all around d wonderful experience then head over to Mama Catolla's because it's worth the price.
Absolutely delicious Italian food located in a really cool spot right along the Monon Trail. The restaurant is located in a really eclectic building with lots of different dining rooms both inside and out. The menu has all of the traditional Italian favorites and prices are actually quite reasonable considering how good the food and ambiance is. I really like the fact that a salad or soup is included with most meals. They don't do reservations on weekends so be prepared to wait or arrive early. We showed up at 5:30 and were able to walk right in with no wait, but it was much busier by the time we were leaving. Free parking is limited behind the building, but there are a decent amount of $5 parking spots.
We had our anniversary dinner here, and everything was perfect! The scenery, the service, the food. Our server (Eric) was super helpful with recommendations and you can just tell he loves what he does! Pictures do not do the places justice at all, you just have to go see it for yourselves. 10/10 experience.
A Must-Try Italian Gem in Indianapolis: Mama Carolla’s Delivers Deliciousness!
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This place has such a cozy vibe, giving off those cool 1920s Mediterranean-style villa feels. Super chill and welcoming!
The staff is awesome, so friendly and on top of things. We went on a Friday night, and they seated us right away, no waiting around.
Now, the food - it’s amazing! Real Italian flavors that left me speechless. The portions were just perfect, and the price points were spot-on for the quality and taste. I was so into the dishes that I totally forgot to snap pics of my entrée. Oops! But no worries, I’ll be back for sure to try more yumminess from their menu.
If you’re in Indianapolis and craving some tasty Italian grub, you gotta hit up Mama Carolla’s. It’s totally worth it!
Visiting from Jacksonville.
This place was highly recommended by a family member and boy did it make an impression.
The ambiance, staff and food were over the top. Rodney was our server and he was fantastic.
I would highly recommend this restaurant if you visit Indianapolis.
This is a super cute Italian place! I got the Chicken Alfredo, and it was awesome! We also got calamari and it was really good. It's a beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They have charming background music playing and beautiful decorations. Our server talked quietly enough that he blended with the music, and it was very hard to hear him. He also rushed us through ordering and kept coming to our table rather than just letting us eat. The servers who refilled the waters were great. They were on top of it, and we never ran out. They do not take reservations and will only seat you when your entire party is there. It was very busy when we went and we had to wait about 30 minutes. All in all, if you like Italian food, I highly recommend Mama Carolla's!
Tucked away in an old Mediterranean-style villa near the neighborhood of Broad Ripple, Mama Carolla's offers some of the best tasting Italian dishes Indianapolis has to offer!!
While we waited for our table, I grabbed a yummy Espresso Martini from the bar. For appetizers, I ordered the flavorful Tomato Bruschetta & the crispy, golden Fried Ravioli. My main course was a Caesar side salad & Cheese Stuffed Manicotti. Sauce was plentiful, food was delicious & our server, Bre, was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! She truly made my Mom's Birthday Dinner a special one & even gave us all hugs on our way out.
I cannot recommend this place enough!! Stop whatever you're doing & get your tail over there to Mama Carolla's right now!!
This place has an amazing atmosphere /vibe and even better food. We had the fried motzerella to start with which was melted cheese over bruschetta. Then we had the Italian wedding soup which is now one of my top favorite soups. For the main course we had the beef Lasagna and the "pasta too good" both were amazing-the Lasagna was super cheesey. To finish we had the ricotta cake which was refreshing after so much food. We will definitely be back!! We didn't even have to wait for a table!
The atmosphere made this experience something worth talking about! The service was good, but not the best I've had. I waited with an empty glass of water for about 10 minutes before it was filled, but the food was very memorable and I'd recommend for sure. I had the veal parm with a side of sausage.
I love this place. As someone who has to eat gluten free this is really a treat. The carbonara with GF pasta is what dreams are made of.
I liked the atmosphere, the service was excellent Ashley took great care of us, she is a very cheerful and professional girl. the food was good although it was not a Wuao! I think we had high expectations as this place had been highly recommended. but it's fine to spend some time with family or friends. PS: bread is the exception to Wuao!!! I might go back just for the bread service.
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