As I was coming home from Ft Wayne I was detoured through Pendleton. I remembered I had an Italian place marked on my bucket list on Yelp- WOW- honestly this was the best Italian meal I have had in Indy! It is worth the drive!!! All pastas are made fresh. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! They have a piano player as well...what a treat! I sat in the back corner and took it all in! The food was outstanding, I ordered Linguine Frutti di Mare- homemade linguine ( delicious) served with clams, mussels, scallops? Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, evoo, garluc, parsley cooked in a white wine sauce!!! As you can see I absolutely hated it... lol! I has an expression and lava cake for dessert. The lava cake was a little overcooked- that is the only complaint.... Other than the lady sitting across the table from me that talked loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear her conversation. I wish people would be more observant and realize they don't have to talk so loud when they're sitting at their table it made it difficult to hear the piano player and it went from a relaxing stress free feeling to an annoyance. I was so happy when her food arrived. This place is very special. It's very small. I got in because it was very early in the evening. I believe their doors open at 5 o'clock. I would highly recommend reservations, but if you have a special occasion that you're celebrating, and it appeared that several people did this is worth the drive! read more

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8.2/10 overall. My partner and I mainly went for the cheese wheel experience. The server or cook lights the inside of a parmasean wheel on fire and scoops the melted cheese to have with the choice of pasta. The experience comes with either rigatoni or Alfredo noodles with Guanciale. The noodles and sauce were good but the pork cheek was not for us. 1/2 of the bites were pure fat. The rest of the meal was outstanding including the calamari/shrimp appetizer, Caesar salad, and the caprese salad. We already talked about going back to try other main courses. They had 3 options for nonalcoholic mocktails/drinks so that would be an improvement they could make especially for the non drinkers that would still like a NA wine pairing with a nice Italian dinner. You can bring your own with a $15 corking fee. The ambience was relaxing and romantic. They had orchestral music of popular songs so it was fun guessing what songs they were. There was a piano in the center of the restaurant and the mood lighting made the place seem even more cozy. read more

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We made a reservation for my aunts birthday. We were seated promptly and she was given a birthday card from the staff at Catellos. This was so nice. Carlos took excellent care of us and when we opted to skip dessert, he brought her a small cannoli with a candle in it. The space is charming as it's an old building with some new touches that make it cozy and inviting. Highly recommend. We'll return for sure! read more

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Hidden Gem Make the 15 minute drive from The Northside of Indy and live a little. Get out of your bubble and find another, yiu'll be glad you burst it. Live a little! It's been 12 months since my last visit, in my opinion a tragedy! 2025 Thanksgiving Eve. I believe this is one of my favorite small locally owned restaurants I've ever been to more than 5x. All dishes I've had here are excellent...I believe in my precious post I mentioned this is not a place to get Chicken Parmigiano. This is a place to experience what Italian foods can be. Catello puts soul into his craft and it shows. You must view the menu to understand. Ambiance is splendid...light piano music wafts through the air like a Billy Joel song, white table clothes, comfy chairs and mood lighting. Service is excellent Food - Homemade pastas, sauces galore. Walnut cream sauce, pistachio pesto, delicate goat sauce. Today I tried Fried Tortellini garnished with freshed shaved parm and a pistachio pesto. Easily outpaces any fried ravioli I've tried. Crispy edges with a punch of meaty filling and richness of the sauce. Next the Fettuccine al Fileto - 10/10 Amazing! the sauces and fresh ingredients shown through and the burst of acid from fresh roasted cherry tomatoes took it over the top combined with marscarpone. Risotto Filetto and Gorganzola - 10/10. Rich creamy risotto with that hint of gorganzola zip and porcini... Desert - chocolate mousse made in house byt he pastry chef and I don't normally eat dessert but thus was rich creamy and decadent without being dense. Don't miss out on this hidden gem. Eat Local, Shop Local, Live Local JC read more

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Again, this place is so incredibly wonderful. The food is outstanding, the service is top notch, the location ready to find. We went for RRR's birthday tonight and had another delightful experience. R had the linguine di mare, their homemade pasta with a simple olive oil dressing and a fresh variety of seafood (still in shells so be aware.). He said the olive oil was the perfect amount, not too oily as you might find elsewhere. Just perfect. I enjoyed my fave, the ravioli ai funghi with walnut cream sauce. There are only 5 ravioli but I can never eat all of it. Great leftovers! The wine was excellent as usual. This is still our favorite spot for dinner. It feels like a warm local watering hole in a big city, elegant but not at all stuffy. read more

Have you ever had a meal that was so perfect, that you think about it for days afterwards?! Great for Special occasions. The ambiance is wonderful. Food fits the decor. Our server was impressive. Gave us suggestions, wished us a sincere happy anniversary and he knew when we needed him, but never lingered. If you're looking for an outstanding place to dine, this is the place. Worth the drive. I had mama mias, and my husband had seafood. Both great. But i want rant about the side salad. So fresh, it was the best Ive had in a long time. Dressed in simple oil and vinegar. The gelato was incredible. read more

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We came to Catello's for a celebratory dinner, in the mood for great homemade Italian, which we received! All of the items we ordered were delicious. For starters, we got fried tortellini and bruschetta. The bruschetta had little dollops of pesto, adding to the flavor. For our main course, we opted for the ravioli pomodoro and the genevese. Both dishes were great, and you truly get the homemade, Italian feel. There's an extensive wine list, and a handful of wine cocktails and mocktails. We also left with a to--go cannoli for later! The waitstaff was polite and knowledgeable of the menu. Our only complaint was the speed of service. Understanding that this is not a fast, casual place, we still felt like we were left waiting multiple times for our orders to even be put in. As for the ambiance, it is a great mix of well-lit and dimly lit, depending where you are sat. There is also a live pianist, adding to the ambience. Overall, we are eager to come back and try more items from the menu. read more

Knocked it out of the park! Food, service, ambiance and hospitality were outstanding, everything on point! Thank you Catello and our server Chiara! You definitely made our evening special! How nice of you remember us from our prior visits! You are always our choice for any occasion! See you soon! Kelly and Dwayne Worley read more

Ambience and service superb. Food not so much. Not a lot of choices and all very rich. read more

I had the margarita pizza it was fabulous. My son had a Angus burger and it was just delicious. The service was fabulous. Had no trouble getting everything we needed and quickly. Server Myhuh took care of us very quickly and efficiently. read more

Catello's Italian Art Cuisine - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

Call ahead to make sure they haven't decided to close for the evening. We ate here once before, and it was a really interesting and exciting place with high quality food. Tonight, we drove an hour to eat here as a special date. Their posted hours are until 10pm on Saturdays. We arrived at 8:40, and we were told the kitchen was closed. The hostess said they didn't have any reservations, so they closed the kitchen. There was live piano music. People were sitting at four or five tables with drinks....but they didn't offer to seat us. Since they couldn't feed us, I guess I didn't mind--but I felt like an unwelcome interloper. ...and we ended up at the nearby pizza place for our date. I'm feeling pretty disappointed with Catello's. read more

Wow, what a wonderful dinner. And great service- cordial & attentive, without being intrusive. The burrata appetizer was creamy & the tomato sauce was rich & fresh. I had lamb chops & pasta, which were perfectly cooked, tender & delicious. My wife has a filet w/ risotto, and it was soooo good. We're sorry we didn't have room for dessert... And, the atmosphere was so comfortable- when was the last time you got to listen to piano improv during dinner?? read more

It's been couple years since we came and noticed restaurant expanded their space. A lady came in soon after we got there around 6pm and we were able to enjoy our meal with live piano music. Service was good overall. Food was excellent overall. We started out with Burrata cheese puffy pastry and it turned out better than we thought. My seafood pasta was bit different from couple years ago but it was really good. Pistachios cake and lemon blackberry cheesecake was very satisfying. Can't wait to go back and try something else on their menu! read more

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My mother and I have been dining here for several years now and I just can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. Every experience is lovely and special. The food is always perfectly plated and tastes divine. Service is also always on point. Ambiance is always warm and welcoming, as are the staff. Just visited again tonight for my mother's birthday and it was everything we wanted in a special night out. Cannot wait to come back again! :) read more

Catello's Italian Art Cuisine - Burrata Classic - Italian Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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First time here. ABSOLUTELY a hidden treasure. Both the atmosphere and the quality of our dinner left me expecting a bill of $200 or better for myself, wife and two kids. I could have spent NEARLY the same amount at a Perkins! We CANNOT wait to return to try the rest of the menu. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants around. Fresh and delicious. The service is amazing and the music is great. Try the cheese wheel pasta. Yum. read more

Warm and cozy atmosphere for a relaxed dinner out. The steak was smothered with Gorgonzola sauce and the seafood ravioli had a nice amount of heat. We will definitely be back and love supporting the local business! read more

Excellent dinner from wine to dessert. Wonderful service. Definitely adding Catellos' to our go to list. read more

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Worth an hour drive from anywhere in the region. A fine dining experience with an extensive wine list. Be sure to save room for the freshly made desserts. The ambiance is great for a couple's date night or diner with family and friends. Dress to impress, but it's not required. I am very impressed with the professional wait staff. read more

We took grandma with us and all us us enjoyed everything very much. I see they have been getting stellar reviews for a long time, so mine can't really add anything new except to confirm the good reviews. Good service, tasty good food, pleasant peaceful atmosphere in a nice homey town. read more

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Absolutely unbelievable food and dining experience! I'd give it more stars if they were available because this little hidden gem deserves it. From start to finish, my husband and I were wowed by the quality of the food, excellent service, and perfect date night ambiance! We for sure will be back. read more

Love the ambiance and the food is fantastic! This is a great place to gather with friends for a fresh Italian meal.

We came here on a Saturday night and were delighted by the live music which we weren't expecting. We ordered a bottle of wine and an antipasto plate to share and enjoyed the ambience. Our service was slow, which was fine since I love to sit and enjoy a meal, but then we felt rushed since they brought out the entrees before they had removed our antipasto plate. The linguine with seafood was delicious and the La Pimontes was amazing. One of the best spots for food in Pendleton. read more

Catello's Italian Art Cuisine - Linguine Frutti di Mare - Italian Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

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The food is outstanding! The menu choices are excellent, and the entire staff are polite and helpful. The entire dining experience from making the reservation to paying the bill could not be better. I just wish some clientele did not feel the need to wear jeans to a nice restaurant with white tablecloth and fabric napkins. read more

Went for dinner on a Friday evening and had reservations so we were seated right on time. The atmosphere was very nice with soft live piano music. The establishment is very nice and seems to be well run. The draw back is the diner menu is limited without some things you'd assume such as not offering lasagna , chicken parm and other items I assumed they'd have. Also pricing is salty. Their bread is great and service was handled very well. I am not a picky eater and had trouble finding something I thought I'd enjoy. I would have given it a couple more stars if the menu had some standard items on menu. read more

I really wanted this place to be awesome, but it was just ok. We got the cheese wheel, which was good, however it wasn't worth the cost, especially with the truffles. The best part was the presentation. The owner makes it table side and he is very nice. The food was average, just a little over priced. The ambiance is nice. They only have wine, limited wine cocktails, no beer and no full bar. All in all, I wanted this place to be better. I probably won't go back, but if you live in the area, give it a shot. read more

The food is great, but it's much cooler to have a fine dining place in Pendleton. It's definitely a restaurant for people celebrating an occasion and the attached shop (which sells fresh bread and Italian-American meats and cheeses) is a place I could go weekly if I still lived in Pendleton. read more

Another really good meal. Authentic, tasty, and really nice. The gift of food! The food here is really. read more

Everything! The food, the service, and the atmosphere were great. We arrived shortly before their mid-day closing time and were treated to a wonderful leisurely lunch. read more

I forgot how much I loved Pendleton. It's such a cute little homey downtown and Catello's fits right in. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the service was impeccable. We started with calamari and all enjoyed homemade pasta. The portions were large so boxes are necessary. Of particular note, they only serve wine so if you want a different alcohol choice, this is not the place to go. read more

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Joe (The Bartender) Took excellent care of us! We started seated at the bar with the Burrata in Puff Pastry - OUTSTANDING! Next we had the Ravioli Pomodora & The Bronzino. The red sauce on the ravioli was BRIGHT & DELICIOUS! The Bronzino a BEAUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN dish! The piano music was delightful & romantic! Be sure to visit the little store down the hall for delicious desserts, cheeses and meats to take home for later! LOVED! read more

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I was looking for a nice, quiet restaurant to get together with my family at as we were meeting in Anderson for some casino time. I am so glad I found Catello's! It was perfect for us in every way. Great space! A very nice vibe with music and table settings. I'm usually cynical at going to Italian restaurants. Not every restaurant can pull off good pasta and meat options. Catello's was great. We had the Ragú, which was delicious! The seafood pasta dish. It was made with plenty of mussels, shrimp etc. The Gnocchi was obviously hand made and wonderful. As were the specials of stewed lamb. The servers were on top of everything and were very good! I will definitely be telling friends about how much we enjoyed our meal and will be back sooner than later to try the cheese wheel pasta! read more

We had the place to ourselves this snowy afternoon with a lovely window seat overlooking downtown Pendleton. Delicious crispy crusted bread was promptly brought and waters served and drink orders taken . There is an excellent wine list though we did not partake today. We shared the Panzanella salad which was very tasty with fresh mozzarella (made in house I believe). Hubs had the shrimp linguini and declared it both delicious and spicy. I had the lasagna bolognese which was served in its own ramekin type dish. The lasagna was top notch though I've had better. Service was well paced and attentive. It was a fun little trip from our suburb to the "country". Definitely put it on your to do list. read more

Mad decent. The ambiance and service are top tier. Easily a spot for a romantic dinner for two. We took a seat outside and enjoyed the view of Pendleton and a sunset over a bottle of wine. Which they had a broad selection of, as far as price point and variety. The food selection included a broad palette of authentic Italian dishes, that had a very fresh taste. No mistaking this was all made from scratch, in-house. There is a little something for everyone. The menu could benefit from symbols, to better note the V & VV items at a quick glance. If they were there they weren't easily noticed at a glance. And unfortunately, a pizza was not available on the dinner menu. Only for lunch. Will return. read more

Catello's Italian Art Cuisine - Outdoor seating, overlooking Pendleton's PENDLETON AVE & STATE ST. - Italian Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

I'm always traveling and looking for new places to eat. I came by Catello's by accident and it was credible the ambiance , the service, the food, the neighborhood. I love it when the owners Chef is in the restaurant and they come and greet you and come to your table and ask you how was your meal, I ordered the eggplant Parm The lamb and my favorite carbonara, not frozen fresh. The meal was incredible. read more

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Food was good, service was great. I'd certainly go again. Ambiance was amazing, especially with the piano player there.

Catello's is a cute hidden gem. Wine selection is great. They have delicious vegetarian options. Atmosphere was romantic and fun. Even with the piano player you could still have a conversation at the table. I recommend this place for date night and I will definitely be returning. read more

Just to update this review. The most recent time we came here the service was poor and the food was not up to the quality it had been when we went a few years ago. Sad things have to go down hill like they do. read more

Catello's Italian Art Cuisine - Coffee tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Pendleton, Indiana

When they say they close at 9, that's what they mean. All too eager to accept our reservation , my BF and I decided to to drive to east bum Frick for dinner with an 8:30 reservation. Right of the bat, no liquor or beer license only wine. Strikeeee 1. Our food was the definition of mediocracy. My BF was famished so he ate all his. I had the dish with the peas. Yuck. We had to ask for parm cheese. The food was mediocre. Strikeee 2. The we ask for more bread . I'm sorry But that will bill be $3.00. I have eaten in some very nice restaurants all over the world and some not so nice but never been charged for bread . Strikeeeee 3 and OUT. At 9:05 they started clearing our table as if to say" we are closed". Too bad, take care of your customers first. Would I go back no. It is trash compared to the one on 82nd street that closed. That's off the list of restaurants that pass out lips!!! read more

This is our favorite date night spot. It is one of the only places that I do not feel nervous about trying something new. You cannot go wrong with any of their dishes. read more