The Italian Food was truly the best I have ever eaten in the USA outside of Italy! Every time I go to a new (for me) Italian restaurant, I always order the lasagna. Why? Because one of my closest childhood friends is Italian and his grandmother was originally from a small town in Italy. She taught her daughter how to cook their family's recipes. I grew up eating home cooked authentic Italian dishes especially her Lasagna. I always compare each and every restaurant's Lasagna to his Mom's lasagna. The ONLY Italian restaurant that has ever come close and probably equal is Angotti's Italian Restaurant. The culinary Master Chef is Ingrid. She cooks everything to perfection! She uses the freshest food, meats, vegetables and pasta. She cooks EVERYTHING and does not cut any corners in order to bring out the true Italian flavors. She came out to talk to us: very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. She even brought out our meals and was there to answer any questions. That's the first time we have had the Master Chef come to our table to chat! Unbelievable! The decor, table and place settings exuded quiet elegance. We were able to converse with normal voices. The wine selection was chosen to complement the meals and to accommodate various taste preferences. All in all, we were impressed with whole experience of dining at Angotti's. We will DEFINITELY return to try all of the meals on the menu! read more

Fresh and authentic Italian cuisine in downtown Columbus, Indiana. Ingrid is a wonderful chef and a great host. The atmosphere is cozy and fun at the same time. You feel welcomed and not rushed throughout your meal. The good tastes great and the presentation is eloquent. I have tried almost all of her dishes, as she rotates what is on the menu, and I have never been disappointed. My wife and I have date night here every 2 weeks on Friday night. Ingrid takes the time to chat with us and she makes us feel like part of her family. This is truly a remarkable place to enjoy great food and company. We both highly recommend Angottis to anyone that loves Italian food. Please note that you need a reservation as this place stays busy. read more

The food was amazing as was the ambience. Tour of Italy, cheesecake and cannolis. Great service too :) read more

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Was a little hard to find at first. You must have a reservation and we didn't but they were kind to go ahead and take us since no one was there yet. It was our anniversary! Nicely decorated with an Italian theme. Food is prepared daily and the menu is changed daily per the chef. We had fried ravioli for appetizer and was very tasty! We ordered the lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. Both meals came with Caesar salad with homemade croutons (warm and so good) and bread. For dessert we had cannoli. Everyone was so nice! I would definitely recommend this hidden gem!! read more

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The food was great. The service could have been better. The ambiance was nice. The theme is Italian gangster. The black fabric tablecloths added to that theme. read more

Quaint little Italian restaurant. We all had the ceasar salad with the amazing warm croutons. & the lasagna was the best I ever had. Great service, nice atmosphere. I can't wait to go back. Give it a try you will love it, but be sure & make a reservation. read more

Amazing food! We were passing through town and tried carry out entrees. Delicious! Ambiance is great. Wish we would have had time to dine inside. read more

Where does one begin? To find such an amazing gem is a rarity. Ingrid (the owner/chef/visionary) is one of a kind. Do not be dissuaded by the location; worth a detour to Columbus, Indiana. Pass by the National Guard and airport and find yourself in a parking lot of the Elks Club - as well as a drive up ATM - and you might ask yourself, where am I going and how did I get here? Never mind the sign that it's for "Members Only"; we found our way through a very dark bar and a hallway reminiscent of a church hostel. Midway down you see a glimpse of what is coming...a Maître d' stand and an opening with a warm glow emanating from within. She was about to close, but greeted us with a very warm welcome and turned on the lights...a wonderfully dimly lit room adorned with old world Italian-Americana. Pictures of mafia bosses, jars of olives, and an espresso machine in the corner. She has no server tonight, Ingrid, a one woman show, and a tour-de-force. Her bright gleaming blue eyes cannot be missed despite the mask. We ordered a pedestrian cab sav from the Elks Bar next door - common but good nonetheless and an excellent sized pour. She brings out Caesar salad...the croutons are warm and delectable. The romaine is fresh and crunch. Just what I would expect, and fresh Parmesan to add. He got the lasagna...perfectly melted cheese with a minced pork and beef layering and tomato sauce with flavor for miles. I ordered a dish Ingrid states she just "dreamt up". Penne with cream sauce with sautéed shrimp and thinly sliced sausage topped with blanched cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. This food is fresh. The ingredients are real. And the taste...I felt like The Godfather himself would approve. We were her only customers. She could have turned us away. Instead she served us homemade chocolate mousse that was serious perfection - I could taste the heavy cream, and in the best way possible. Words cannot further express my absolute wonder with such a place. Go with an open mind, a smile, no expectations, and you will have one of the best experiences of your life. read more

The food was amazing! I had the lasagne, my husband had the Lobster Ravioli. The atmosphere was cool with. mob theme and our waitress Carla was fantastic. We will go back and try everything on the menu! read more

This place is amazing! A little hard to find but make the effort because the food is unbelievable and the owner/ chef is a great person you will meet during your meal! If I could give 10 stars I'd give 15!!!! read more

If you want fresh delicious made from scratch good Italian food this is the place! Every appetizer is good -we tRied them all. The lasagna was obviously freshly made, the ziti delicious and perfectly made to order. The Tuscan chicken exquisite. The creamiest Alfredo I've ever tasted. We will surely return! She even makes the salad croutons from scratch! read more

Walked in to get an order to go. Was told they are too busy to accommodate us. Only two of us and we were not dining in.

Love this food! The lady is really friendly! I would recommend this spot to all of my friends and family!

Delicious! Absolutely authentic and delicious Italian cuisine! So friendly, great service. Will be back!

I really love this restaurant but I do have a suggestion meant in a kind way. . We dined at Angottis this evening. I saw where bread was to be offered but we did not receive any. The food was excellent but I did feel rushed. We were eating our salad when less than half way thru the salad our meal came which was much to soon. I also feel water should be served at each meal with out asking. They seemed to be short staffed. Our waitress was very nice. I will return. read more

Outstanding food and service. We love Ingrid. Go immediately. Great ambiance. I have to add more for this to post so here I am adding more.

A friend an I went to lunch at Angotti's yesterday. We were so glad we did! It is so nice to have another choice downtown. The ambiance was lovely, quaint, and fun all at the same time! The owner and chef Ingrid was very friendly. I had spaghetti and meatballs and my friend had chicken parm with with angel hair pasta. Both delicious! The sauce on both plates was so good, very fresh; everything is made from scratch. Caesar salads were perfect. The croutons were light and crunchy, they could be addictive. I'm not sure I've ever bragged about croutons, but these were different and made the salad even more delicious. They are open for lunch 11-2 and dinner 4-9. The menus are new and different every day, so you won't find a menu online. This place is a gem and I would highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was privileged to provide bkgrd piano music for sev'l wkends when restaurant was in Elk's Bldg. Also, had opportunity to sample food; Italian fare to die for! Recommended to many; some friends even came down from Indy per my recommendation. Was sorry when closed and delighted to see she is back in biz on Washington St. Will definitely be renewing my acquaintance via working my way through the menu! Dot Y. read more

I am overdue in writing this review, but it's a sincere as can be. I visited my Columbus relatives in April and we dined at Angotti's. My aunt had been there many times and knows my fondness for great Italian food. It did not disappoint! From the warm welcome, to the attentive and caring service, to the terrific food - everything was great. The staff cares about their guests and wants them to have great experience, and that shows. True concern for your guests is not something that can be "faked", but shows through loud and clear when it's present. I will want to return there again next time I'm in town. As for my aunt, well, she likely will in there keeping the seat warm for me until then. Thank you Ingrid and also the lovely server, whose name I don't recall, I'm sorry. read more

My wife and I tried this and wow what an amazing meal. Really good Italian. Would highly recommend.

Hidden gem. Went with a friend for the lunch buffet. Absolutely delicious. Fantastic entrees, bread and desserts! Highly recommend!

I was very disappointed, I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and my boyfriend ordered the lasagna (ordered take out). I took 2 bites and would not eat more. The lasagna was like watered down, little flavor. I will not be going back. read more

Surprisingly great food in a location most people forget about. Call ahead for a table, we were lucky to be able to slide in. The Owner came out to check on us and the service was great. read more

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We were visiting out of town and looking for something special.. we wanted a local restaurant. This place is new, open to the public, and has a gorgeous dining area and courtyard has been rented out inside the Elks (which has a very underwhelming doorway and hall leading to the dining room). EVERYTHING in Angottis is homemade. Get Alfredo sauce to dip your bread into (not on the menu but just ask!!! Yummm)... it is insanely good. The croutons on the salad are handmade, buttery, and warm. The chicken on all the dishes is all so perfectly seasoned and fork tender!!! It's not dry and stick in your throat like so many other restaurants. The chef and owner Ingrid is delightful and absolutely wonderful with children. She's looking for some good help still but the help she currently has is delightful. The food is all made to order so it takes a few minutes longer but ABSOLUTELY worth every minute as it was all delicious. My 9 year old ate ALL of his chicken Parmesan and he normally would only eat spaghetti with Parmesan. If a kid loves it that much it's got to be mind blowing great. They gave us a great discount for my youngest (4 years old) giving her spaghetti and a meatball which had her absolutely satisfied. This place is truly special and a little piece of Italy... it was our pleasure to find this spot. Do not hesitate... check this place out and tell your friends and family. I don't write reviews often but was VERY impressed with this restaurant. My only regret is we don't live closer to come back next week! read more

Angottis Restaurant - The Croutons!!! Handmade, buttery, and warm I ate half the salad before taking a picture. A simple, special, tasty touch to a salad. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

So glad we found Chef Ingrid again! Agnottis was amazing. The menu was full of great choices and it was hard to decide. We tried two appetizers, the fried ravioli that absolutely melted in our mouths and the kiddos go to mozzarella sticks. The homemade marinara was wonderful. We were so impressed with the entrees that we almost had no time for table talk. Tuscany chicken was to die for and the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was great. You know the food is amazing when two kiddos can't stop eating!! The waiter was patient, polite, and professional. Top notch service all the way around. I cannot wait to go back and see what she is cooking. Amazing!!! We will be back, again and again. read more

We stay in Columbus at an RV spot once or twice a year and always try to support local business while there. We were very excited to try this place after reading the reviews. Well, we made it there, but never got to eat.. we were seated after a few mins standing by the hostess stand. Then... we sat. And sat. For close to 10mins as two waitresses walked by several times and never said a word or brought water. My husband warned me it was a private Elk club, recently gone public and that service might be bad. He was right. We got up and left and no one said a word. There were probably 10 tables seated and only 1 or 2 had food. The other looked tired and bored of waiting. So if you have time, go for it. But I wasn't in the mood to have a 2hr dinner. read more

One of the best meals I've had in BBC a while. Great service and better food. Definitely going back.

Walking in was a little shady since it's inside a elks while bingo was going on, but once you talk to them and begin your journey your won't regret it. Called about reservations and they were full and short handed due to all the lazy people On unemployment. She got us in and treated us like family and the food was amazing. Great place to put your phones down enjoy company and great food. Can not wait to go back. For being short handed they did amazing. read more

I own a company right next door and have been trying to find time to try this place. Finally I get my family together and we show up at 5pm on a Thursday. Immediately I am asked if we made reservations. Looking into the restaurant there was 1 table taken out of 20+ tables open. 1 table and 20+ sitting empty.. I was told it would be more than an hour wait. Food might be amazing based on reviews but best of luck as I nor my family will be back. read more

Food was great. Steaks were perfectly cooked. This seems to be a rare quality in restaurants these days, no pun intended. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 is it took a long time to get mixed drink to our table, greater than minutes each time. read more

Food was amazing! The server here was so polite and even paid for our entire meal! I got the chicken parmigiana and loved it, along with the cannoli. Both were fantastic and i am very happy with my dining choice tonight. read more

Angottis Restaurant - an example of our satisfaction - New American Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

By far the best Italian food in Columbus. A rare gem of food in town. When people find this place. It will be a hit. Only down fall was the lack of people! Take a chance and go. read more

Possibly the best Italian food we have ever had outside of being in Italy. Chef Ingrid is outstanding, both as a chef and for offering personalized and very caring attention. She is super accommodating and so personable. Recently our 5 year old granddaughter requested Angottis for her birthday dinner. Chef Ingrid did indeed make it a delicious and memorable experience for all of us. We highly recommend and will be back often. Angottis is a hidden gem. read more

Had the fettuccine and some lasagna and both were very good! We'll be going back! Chef came out and spoke with us and says live piano music is to come, that should be great. read more

We heard about this place from a friend and it was everything she said it was! The food was amazing. My husband had the lasagna and I had the fettuccini Alfredo with chicken. The sals was delicious with still warm, freshly made croutons. The kids meals come with ice cream for dessert. They brought my little one a chef hat and took her back to the kitchen to prepare her own ice cream!! My husband could not stop talking about the white sauce on the lasagna. We will for sure be back. Call ahead to make a reservation as they are reservation only. I am so glad we found this amazing place! read more

Fabulous food and service. So glad we found this hidden gem-we will definitely be back!

This restaurant disappointed me as far as the food goes. The waitresses were fabulous but the food was very lackluster. I felt like I was eating food that was made very cheaply. I had the lasagna. It comes with a caesar salad that litterally had lettuce and bread that they buttered and lightly seasoned and bearly baked as croutons. It was honestly the worst caesar salad I've had. They then bring you bread which looks like they went to Walmart and grabbed a loaf of Italian bread from the bakery and had it sliced up. The lasagna was pretty good. It didn't lack anything. The hamburger to me seemed again pretty low grade in quality. For the amount of money they want for their food and experience for dining there I would say pass on this one. They do not serve wine because I was told they do not have their liquor license yet. You are supposed to call and reserve a table you not supposed to just walk in. I walked in and they fit me in though so that was kind of them. read more

Had dinner at Angotti's on 4/10/21 and I can honestly say it was some of the best food I have ever eaten. The mozzarella sticks were delicious and the marinara sauce for dipping was wonderful. The Caesar salad with the warm croutons that melted in your mouth and the lasagna were so good I didn't want to stop eating. Top off the meal with the cannolis and you have a great dining experience. I'm so glad we tried this restaurant out and will definitely be back for more! The servers were excellent as well and helped make the meal a special one. Thank you Angotti's for a great dining experience. read more

Delicious! Fried ravioli, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo all were excellent! I will definitely return and tell my friends!