I was so excited to give this place a shot since I have had a hard one finding good Italian in Indy. From beginning to end this place was great. We were able to be seated right away and was served delicious bread that was addictive as other reviews have said. My ravioli was delicious unfortunately my dining companion was not as thrilled with the chicken Parmesan he ordered but I am hopeful that the next time we dine there we all will find something we enjoy. read more

Accompanied my husband on business trip to Indianapolis, searched Yelp for restaurant . Both in the mood for Italian food. Best reviews were for Ambrosia. Out of way from where we were staying, but worth the drive! Best waiter ever, "David". Service was outstanding. Never felt rushed. Atmosphere romantic, casual,.food was delicious, calamari , beet salad and fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp. Compliments to the bartender, sorry I didn't catch her name, but my Vanilla Cold Brew Martini for dessert was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Epic fail on the Shakespearean/Greek Tragedy level. Dinner was decent, I had the seafood stew and my hubs had veal, but the service and treatment was so disappointing. I could go on listing everything that went wrong, it almost became funny. I actually created this yelp acct just to vent about this experience. My hubs and I are both small business owners and if we approached our clients with the same blatant lack of care and grace, we would be out of business. We encountered everyone from the leadership down during this visit and it was obvious the entire staff was throwing a tantrum over how busy they were. A couple out to enjoy a nice evening will EASILY spend $120+ at this place and it was just not worth it. We will never go back, nor would I recommend it to anyone. Yowsa is all I can say baby. Yowsa. read more

Great food, good atmosphere, yummy bread, locally owned, good crowd. Will return and would recommend

My family's favorite restaurant to go to! Their waiters are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Good wine selection. The caprese salad and the mussels are by far our favorite appetizers. For main courses, I love seafood, and the Brodetto is my easy favorite. The Mare comes in second. I have never tried something I didn't love. My brother's favorite is the veal parmesan. The owner is amazing. Great outdoor seating. Love their new location! read more

Bar atmosphere is good. Pasta is good. The place definitely has a loyal following but some of the servers also talk down their competitors, which is generally a bad thing in business. When I was there, I didn't get the added emphasis on the fact that the owner was dining in the restaurant (it should be natural). Also this is the only Italian restaurant I have ever been to that calls prosciutto as "carpaccio" on their menu... so instead of thinly sliced raw tenderloin on a cold plate, you'll get prosciutto covered with parmesan and arugula for about $12. I asked about it and was told that it was super authentic and that's how the owner does it. Three stars for now but I'll try the place again sometime. read more

I had the chicken parm which was good. The service was a little slow on a Monday night with not many people in the restaurant. Definitely not somewhere I'm not dying to go back to, but a nice looking place on the Inside. read more

Ambrosia is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant. The food is impeccable; you can tell the pasta is made in house. Every time I have done, there have been several specials which I have gotten. If you happen to be there when seafood ravioli is the special, do not pass it up! My husband enjoys the classic spaghetti and meatballs; he says it's the best he has ever had. The wine list is extensive, the tiramisu is light as a feather, and the service is thorough. You can easily make it a $50 meal or a $200 meal (for 2), depending on how you feel like indulging. I definitely recommend indulging. read more

Deliciousness! Unfortunately, I suffered from a bit of food poisoning. When I called the next day to report it, the host was immediately apologetic, refunded my card, took down my address, and insisted upon sending me a gift card for my next visit. Now THAT's how customer service is done! I won't hesitate to go back, they always have excellent food and stellar service. read more

I ordered the Italian wedding soup + pasta with sausage & peppers. Both the soup and pasta were just all right, nothing special. Not bad but not great either. read more

Wonderful location & intimate setting inside. The food is delicious and the service is swift. Definitely recommend getting the bruschetta and chicken alfredo. I recommend making a reservation in advance. read more

Delicious and authentic Italian food in a quaint Indianapolis neighborhood. I had the beet salad and tortellaci which were both excellent. My husband had the beef filet with brandy peppercorn sauce which was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. The portions are good sized so you will not go hungry. Be sure to splurge on the bread and olive oil which will make you feel like you're in Europe instead of the Midwest. read more

I really enjoyed my dinner at Ambrosia. I recommend making reservations on a weekend. I started off with a delicious salad filled with beets, goat cheese and arugula. Then, I had clam linguine which had a far thicker texture than expected. Usually there is more of a soup in the bottom of these dishes and in this, there was none. I will order something closer to home next time. The service is very good. Tiramisu made for a good treat at the end. Great atmosphere for a date or intimate setting of any kind. read more

This is, hands down, one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to IN MY LIFE. I am a New Yorker. We have the most amazing restaurants of all kinds. The quality of food, service and atmosphere was on par at this lovely place in Broad Ripple. The Italian wedding soup was ridiculous. I still dream about it. Can't wait to visit my friends so we can visit Ambrosia again. read more

Authentic Italian food; amazing. Staff warm, welcoming, and very helpful. Owner amazing. A+!!!

I came out for dinner this evening for my birthday and my husband and I's anniversary. Our server was Morgan, she was fantastic. Her service, the wine and the food made the night perfect. We wanted to try something new and we stumbled across our new favorite restaurant. Can't wait to come back! read more

A truly sad experience. My husband and I both ordered spaghetti and meats balls. The meal was ok. My husband ordered 2 martinis. When we got the bill, the martinis cost more than the entree. The martinis were $13.00 each. WOW. The fact that the drinks cost so much really put bad taste in our mouth. Most likely will not be returning to Ambrosia. There are plenty of wonderful Italian restaurants around Indianapolis. We will be going somewhere where the drinks do not cost more than the entree!! read more

The staff and service is so amazing!! I love Chez!!! The mushroom bruschetta and the artichokes is to die for!!! I will definitely be coming back!! I had a great time and wonderful service read more

AMAZING FOOD, AMAZING SERVICE!! Love love love! Our server, Dave, was the kindest man ever! Made my friend feel so special on her birthday! I will make sure to come back soon:) read more

Well, certainly not as charming as the old location . It is smaller and extremely noisy. We were a party of 4 adults with a reservation . We sat in the bar at a nice window table. Immediately we felt rushed. Some young ladies had come in and even though there were empty tables toward the back, they apparently wanted our table. The server began rushing our table. She was clearing dishes from our table before we finished eating. We asked for coffee and we were given each a HALF of cup of coffee. We called the girl back and told her to bring coffee so we have a full cup. Really! We had to grab the glasses of ice tea and silverware before she cleared them. Very disappointed. Too many better options for your dining dollars. read more

It was okay, took my husband for his bday...the service was slow, I understand it was a busy Friday night but our waiter was kinda weird. Had to ask for refills and he wasn't attentive. The food was average. I didn't hate it but the actual experience could have been better. I most likely won't go back or suggest it to friends. I'm glad that I know now. read more

I had never tried this place before and by the prices I expected the food to be of high quality but unfortunately the bolognese was very average for $17. read more

In spite of the lack of easy parking and a surly waiter the over all dining experience was great. The food was excellent, the ambience was lovely, but I did not need to know how busy the waiter was. In my experience four ladies dining together rarely pay on one check. When we asked for separate checks we were regaled with how many checks he had to keep track of and how busy he was. When our checks came they where incorrect and when we asked that they be corrected, they were snatched away . They were returned semi corrected, but by this time 20 more minutes had passed and all we wanted to do was leave so we could begin our hike to our vehicles. I probably will return to this restaurant but ask for a different server. read more

This was a special event for us and Ambrosia delivered! Great food, service, and ambiance.

I absolutely love this place. But after tonight I just have to give a bad review. Walked in, said hello to the owner and talked about how slow/empty it was tonight. Sat at the bar, placed our orders and then just sat, and sat, and sat. Took about 40 minutes to get one salad. They brought out one of the appetizers (ordered as an entree) with the salad. When we went over the hour mark for the entree I asked about it and was told that it was just "dropped" a few minutes before. Will I go back. Yes. I really do like it. Sometimes the restaurant needs to be reminded that good service and returning customers is their life blood! read more

We enjoyed our experience at Ambrosia- it was difficult to find and easy to overlook but parking was easy. We had the calamari for an appetizer and it was very good! Husband had the chicken alfredo and I had the cheese and spinach ravioli. Both were delicious. The bread was great! Glad we made a reservation because we were able to get right in. read more

A couple of years had elapsed since my last visit, but everything was as wonderful as I remembered. My parents gots the lasagna and I had fettuccine alfredo. Both dishes were fresh and delicious. We also split a tiramisu which was amazing - it was light and fluffy in texture yet full of flavor. It was great to see so many families in the dining room Thursday night and lots of people in the dining room and bar area. They also have a parking lot in the back which is very helpful for such a busy neighborhood, and a patio with outside seating facing College Avenue. This is a fantastic place to go and may be my new favorite Italian restaurant! read more

We hosted my son's rehearsal dinner in the private dining room. The staff was wonderful to our guests, the food was great and everyone had a great time! Ambrosia was even kind enough to give the bride and groom their own bottle of champagne. What a great touch! We were able to make small adjustments to the menu and add a vegetarian option. It's also nice that the private dining room has its own entrance and restroom. I would highly recommend Ambrosia! read more

Absolutely fantastic place. The food and service are top notch. My husband and I had our first date at Ambrosia and 6 months later, we got married at Ambrosia. Wonderful restaurant with memories as good as the food. read more

In a word, my experience here was disappointing. With Ambrosia's move to a new location came the promise of updated decor and an updated menu. The ambiance itself was pleasant- quaint, dim lights, nice music. We were there on a Sunday evening and had no problem walking in and getting a table. The rest of the experience was underwhelming. The pared down menu features the very limited options of soup, salad and pasta (and more pasta!). The grilled octopus appetizer looked interesting- yet when I went to order it, I was told they were out. The side of roasted potatoes I was craving: out of that too. I wanted to opt for a "healthier" pasta in the form of gnocchi, only to find out that theirs is made with flour. I had to settle on the beet salad, to which the waitress replied, "Oh, eating light I see. I need to do that for spring too." Seriously?!?! Had she really just forgotten my attempt to order 3 other items, only to be denied. Speaking of the service- ours was slow. We had to flag our waitress down to ask questions about the menu, again to order, and again to pay to leave. (We allotted ourselves 90 minutes for dinner prior to catching a concert at the Vogue thinking that'd be plenty of time). I really thought that as young professionals who live in the neighborhood my husband and I would be the target audience for the new Ambrosia; however, they missed the mark with us. We'll stick to Taste, Delicia and Binkleys as our go-to spots in the 'hood. read more

The Ambrosia restaurant has been a family favorite, way back when it was in the heart of Broad Ripple. The current location still pleases. Our party of four enjoyed excellent, non-forced service, and some mighty good food. We saw large groups, couples dating, and families with kids, all appearing to enjoy themselves. Pro: all the main dishes popped with flavors and were ample in size. Con: the calamari appetizer was a bit small for the price. Online reservations were a snap, worked like a charm. read more

Last night was our second visit to Ambrosia. My husband made reservations both times, had the same table, and had David as our server. He was fantastic! I tried the midici the first time which was great -lots of flavor from the artichokes and capers. Last night was the chicken Alfredo. David suggested adding spinach and mushrooms which was perfect! The bread they serve is really tasty- delicious and crusty with their olive oil. We also tried their calamari. The sauce was really good! For dessert, we both had the tiramisu which was incredible. I tried their cheesecake last time, and it was not what I would call traditional style cheesecake, but still very tasty. Will definitely be going back! read more

1989, the year Ambrosia began offering authentic Northern Italian food from family recipes. We are fortunate to eat in fine restaurants where ever we go and have not found another establishment that offers such consistency of service and food preparation. If you like Buca, Olive Garden, Iozzo's, Mama's, etc., you will not find Ambrosia offering the over salted, garlic heavy fare common to these types of restaurants. 1989 and I have yet to hear from any of my many companions of anything less than a great meal, great food wine, and wonderful service. I preferred the old venue for ambiance but change is change and now they are able to make their pasta in-house once again. Great food, always. read more

Our food (beef tenderloin, and monk fish) was as good as it gets. The waiters and service staff were really wonderful and made us feel they genuinely cared about us having a great .experience. They were excellent and very attentive, but not overbearing. From the appetizers, salads and desert, everything was top notch. Can't say enough good about our food and overall dining experience. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants in the area. When it was at the old location it was just okay but with the revamped menu and new ambiance it has definitely become a favorite of mine read more

Delicious, contemporary Italian in an intimate setting. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will return!

It was my first experience here and that said it was not a good one. I picked a restaurant on a Friday night and it gave way to staff that was either too busy or not really meant for the job. That said, food was ok at best. We had drinks and buying some of their main offerings indicates please try the wine. Appetizers look great on paper but the execution not so much. Octopus is ok but heavy on the smoke. Shrimp app seems made by an amateur. Want to try the bolognese, please go to Pinterest and make it at home. Sorry for the review guys but this place is not meant for the future it is meant for the past. read more

Delicious Italian food with the best tasting Tiramisu around. The atmosphere is laid back yet sophisticated and the decor is done well-clean with nicely added personal touches. Their party room offers a great private area to host your event which we used and the service was incomparable (both in the private party room and the restaurant). read more

I had oysters for the first time here. They were delicious and fresh. The restaurant was very beautiful.

Wonderful experience. Owner went out of his way to make our 20 yr. wedding anniversary dinner very special. Great service and perfect food. read more