Mama Carolla's

I loved sitting outside, great atmosphere. The food was delicious and I recommend the steamed mussels as a starter. The flavor was strong but not overwhelming, and it was perfect to dip bread into. Very tasty. The veal medallion was also very good. If you're lucky, you'll get Ashley as your waitress. She did an amazing job accommodating us and I would come back just for her service. You can tell that she has a lot of experience in hospitality.

Date night with husband☺️ The place is pretty packed, even with a reservation we had to wait for 30 min to get a table but the moment you’re shown to your table the service is exceptional. We opted for verandah seating, it was a hit with the weather being cooler than the other days. Our server Sherry knows what she’s doing and great at recommending house specials and the various items at the menu. She even made sure about the dietary restrictions before hand. We ordered their Sicilian Asparagus patties, rosemary chicken lasagna and Chicken involtine. Everything tasted delicious and I cannot wait to go back and try the others. Also, you cannot miss their house made tiramisu. It was delishhhhh.

Second time here & it was as wonderful as I remembered. The prosciutto and melon appetizer was a delight to the senses - mixing sweet & salty. Our server recommended the Mediterranean salad & it was also delicious. The service was timely & professional. A great date night spot! The Mediterranean pasta was extremely delicious and the spumoni gelato was like no other! Highly recommend if you’re looking for the best Italian dishes around, but expect a wait unless you have a large party with reservations.

Visited Mama Carolla’s on a whim after hearing about it so many times. Without a reservation on a Saturday night for two, we arrived around 5:50pm and were seated within 15min on the covered patio. After looking over the menu, we mapped out our meal: Artichoke Fritters, Goat Cheese Stuffed Shrimp, Chicken Piccata, and Tiramisu. Our server, Eric, suggested we add the Mussels to start, and from there we were off to the races. The service was excellent, the food bold, shareable, flavorful, and the space lively yet comfortable. We instantly felt at ease. For an old world Italian spot, Mama Carolla’s truly delivers on both hospitality and food.

Stepping into Mama Carolla’s feels like stepping into a charming Italian villa. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of character - perfect for a date night, special celebration, or just a cozy evening out. Also, it’s right off the Monon trail which makes for a fun location. The food absolutely lives up to the ambiance. Every dish we tried was flavorful, hearty, and clearly made with care. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, fried ravioli, beef lasagna, and uncle dinos - all delicious but you honestly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Service was consistently attentive and kind, even when the place is busy (which it often is - reservations are a good idea for 6 or more!). The staff is knowledgeable and always happy to offer recommendations or wine pairings. It’s one of those rare places where the atmosphere, service, and food all come together to create a truly memorable experience. If you’re craving authentic Italian in Indianapolis, Mama Carolla’s is a must-visit.

truly the BEST dining experience. my husband and I were traveling from out of town and had this restaurant recommended by several people. both the food and service blew us away. Eric was our server and he was PHENOMENAL. the best service we have had in our entire lives. he gave amazing recommendations and was so attentive all evening. highly recommend the goat cheese shrimp and chicken involtine. they were our favorite dishes of the night. HUGE shoutout to Eric for being so amazing, the food was great but his service absolutely sold us on this restaurant. I will forever recommend this spot to anyone traveling to the area!

1st time ever trying this one. Had come to us by being facebook recommended by several friends. Our experience was close to being perfect if it wasn't for the obnoxiously loud family that was nearby with small kids. That really ruined the special dinner outing for my wife's birthday, when you can't talk to each other. There was NO special birthday dessert....which was sorta a bummer when so many (even st elmo's) comp your dessert when you show your ID with week range of your birthday. On the bright side of things the food is amazingly perfect: BREAD (the best ever) the Lasagna (perfect) Sangria was one of the best tasting ever! I like everything about the quality and service.....just didn't enjoy the parking situation and the noise but we will give it another try just because this place seemed to have the quality aspect nailed down. Also I would not recommend it to my friends as a place to celebrate their birthday. Stick with the places who actually say "happy birthday"