This was such a great restaurant to go to in Indy, especially as a first timer in the city. I sat…read moreat the bar with a colleague of mine where we chatted with some of the bartenders. The hospitality was great, and their drink and food recommendations were equally wonderful. One thing to note is the portions on the appetizers are fairly large, so keep that in mind when ordering. To start, we ordered the Korean Fried Mushrooms with baechu kimchi, gochujang honey, daikon radish, furikake, and scallions. These were great but unfortunately had to save room for the other items and could not finish. Then got the Center Cut Ribeye which came with cajun spiced spaetzle, summer squash, remoulade sauce, pink peppercorn ricotta, scallions, sweetie drops, and chimichurri. The steak was cooked to a rare/medium rare consistency that was delicious and we loved the tiny peppers. We paired it with a nice red wine the bartender recommended and it was a lovely experience. Lastly we ended the night with the strawberry dacquoise and espresso. The dessert came with strawberry mousse, pistachio cake, strawberry glaze, white chocolate bark with pistachio & pink peppercorn, and frosted mint. It was a refreshing summertime dessert perfect to end the day. I definitely recommend the steak dish and heard the airline chicken and Chilean sea bass were good too. Would love to come back and try a cocktail and a different dish while sitting on the patio! Second Time: Got the tamarind disco cocktail that comes with a lollipop - amazing, would order again!We tried the fried chicken and caviar, pork chop, and honey cake! All three were delicious - the fried chicken and mushrooms are tied for appetizers, bowers we still think the steak is better than the pork chop. The honey cake was amazing and it paired perfectly with the decalf espresso martini (or a black coffee perhaps). Looking forward to round 3 during my next work trip!

Friendly staff. Great ambiance and low key, approachable decor. Unassuming. Low volume music sets…read morethe right mood without it being distracting. It's a very small kitchen where all the action happens, which is very impressive for a restaurant their size. Very knowledgeable staff and servers described all the ingredients and notes of flavor to look for in the dishes very well. Most ingredients were locally sourced and staff highlighted the importance of souring fresh local ingredients with every dish. Everyone form the hostess to the bartender and bus boy were friendly and welcoming. definitely 5* for service. The menu is a mix of several cuisines from Korean to Italian and even some French with a twist. The menu has great vegetarian options. Unfortunately the chef's tasting menu wasn't available as my reservation was made same day, but I decided to go with the two specials of the day. Dinner kicked off with a shot of Champaign on the house They like welcoming their guests that way. Water kept being refilled immediately. The staff again was very attentive. As an appetizer I went with the Scallops crudo with house made berry vinegar. The crudo was a healthy serving of scallops. Crispy raw carrots and radish provide some texture, while greens including endive provided some bitterness. This dish was a bit heavy on pepper and bitterness from the endives and could use some acidity to balance it out. Scallops were not as sweet as I was expecting. A bit more of the homemade raspberry vinagrette would have been perfect. The dark blue ring caused by the marination process would have shown more on a different color serving plate instead of a black bowl. For the main course I ordered the Beet linguini with sea bass. Interesting take on linguini Pickled rhubarb, rainbow radishes, fresh dill and a 'beet marinara' sauce reminded me of borscht. Unfortunately the linguini was overcooked and soaked up a lot of the butter and sauce. The pickled rhubarb provided a break from the heaviness of the dish but overall the dish lacked brightness. Sea bass was perfectly cooked. Seared and crusted with salt and pepper on one side, simple. Well executed but nothing special. For dessert I went with the Strawberry dacquoise which was delicious. The white chocolate bark with pink peppercorn stole the show. It should be layered inside the dessert! I wanted more of it. This dessert was not overly sweet. it was a great mix of pistachios and strawberry and fluffy cake. Gelee was a bit too dense but otherwise fantastic end to a good meal.

Been there a couple of times with friends. Small plates require some recommendations and…read moreexplanations, which server excelled at. Great food, reasonably priced and friendly staff.

Great service and great food! The small plates are awesome and perfect for a group…read more The music and ambiance of the place is really cool too. Highly recommend!

This is a hidden gem in Noblesville! We are so excited to have this charming bistro so close to us…read more Delicious food and wonderful service!

Ble Bistro is my new favorite restaurant! I haven't had a better meal at any other restaurant in…read morecentral Indy. Somehow, Ble Bistro manages to do everything right. The food, the atmosphere, the service--not one detail was overlooked, and the staff ensured that we had an excellent experience along with a delicious meal. Ble Bistro may look plain from the outside, but the restaurant is decorated to look like a charming Parisian cafe. It's cozy and chic at the same time, and it really ties the whole experience together. My family had a whole four-course meal, and every bite was better than the last. Even the cocktails were amazing, with beautiful presentation and perfect taste. I recommend the Leigon cocktail, which has a citrusy flavor and is topped with a delectable cold foam (and even gold flakes!!). We shared the mussel appetizer, and we couldn't get enough of the white wine sauce. We even asked for extra bread to dip in the sauce after we finished all the mussels! For my entree, I had the Basilic Poulet, which was a breaded chicken breast topped with a basil marinara sauce and fresh burrata cheese. It may sound simple, but trust me, the quality of the ingredients and the care with which this dish was prepared is what made it extraordinary. I couldn't pass up dessert at a French restaurant, so I opted for the macarons for the full French experience. Each serving comes with six assorted macarons, so it was the perfect dessert to share with the whole family. My favorite was the lemon--the cookie was light and crisp, and the cream inside was so refreshing and the perfect amount of tartness. Ble Bistro has become the restaurant that I recommend for all of my friends, and the place where I take family when they come to visit. It's perfect for any special occasion, and I can't wait to come back!

We loved our experience at Italian House. We told the server that we had recently moved to…read moreWestfield and it was our first time in, and she gave a very thorough introduction to the restaurant and walked us through the menu. She also made some great recommendations throughout the night. Food wise, we ordered the fried ravioli for an appetizer. This was served in a unique way; rather than the traditionally small, bite-sized raviolis, it came out as two larger raviolis that had been sliced in half. They were served with a vodka-style dipping sauce that was to die for! For dinner, I had the Parmesan crusted grouper, which came out as a generous fish serving accompanied by pasta. I enjoyed it. Lastly, for dessert we were between two options to share, which we told to our server and asked her for a recommendation. She responded with a "very good, I'll surprise you", walked away, and shortly after came back with a tasty cannoli. Overall, the experience was very fun and welcoming. With some pretty reasonable prices and awesome food and service, this will become a staple spot for us in the future. We will return soon, hopefully to sit outside in their back patio!

I'll be honest, I usually hesitate to pay for Italian food when I can make it at home for a…read morefraction of the cost, but Italian House is one of the rare exceptions. The service is always great, the food is even better, and it has become one of my favorite weekday date night spots. Their Wednesday wine night makes it feel like a little midweek treat we actually look forward to. I also love sitting outside when the weather is nice. It's one of my favorite places to just relax and enjoy a meal. Another thing I really appreciate is how customizable their menu is. They make it easy to order exactly what you want without any hassle. Come for a spritz and definitely stay for the lasagna. It's a good one, and worth every bite.

Fantastic in every way. The food was wonderful. The cocktails superb and the service was spot on…read more Also the interior design was upscale NYC and very comfortable. Go there this weekend and enjoy some great Italian style.

Now Serving -- Epicurean Indy's Restaurant Week gave me the perfect opportunity to finally try…read moreMonti Aperitivo & Cucina! They were offering a 4-course meal for $40, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $25, and let me tell you... it was the perfect way to get a little taste of everything in one meal. For the price, the value was incredible, especially considering the quality of the food and service. A few things that really stood out to me and make Monti unique: - Everything is made fresh from scratch -- including the pasta! Fun fact I learned during my visit: they don't use cream or butter, instead opting for authentic olive oils in their cooking. You can truly taste the difference, and the dishes felt flavorful without being overly heavy. - A complimentary aperitif of the day is served before your meal. When I visited, it was a sweet vermouth, which is traditionally enjoyed to help stimulate digestion. - Free parking in the back! If you know Fountain Square, you know this is definitely a plus and a rarity! - A relaxed dining experience. They wait until you've finished each course before bringing out the next, so you never feel rushed. Instead, they encourage you to enjoy your meal at your own pace. It created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Everything was delicious. You could really taste that the pasta was made from scratch, and I loved that the dishes didn't leave me feeling overly full or weighed down. The wine pairings complemented each course perfectly. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and provided great service throughout the meal. I also absolutely loved the ambiance, it had those cozy modern Italian cellar vibes that made the whole experience feel special. Needless to say, Monti has definitely gained a new fan!

I am going to start with all of the good…read more First, this place is wonderful. Hidden in a wonderful shopping strip with plenty of parking, and the ambiance inside is wonderful. I loved how the seats were arranged: some with booths, some with tables, some with quaint tables, lots of choices, and bar seating, of course. Started with the bruschetta and as stated previously, it is to die for! The bread basket is wonderful and enough to share with your table. We also had the special seafood pasta, the bolognese for two of us, and another special that I cannot remember, which is the worst since her food was the best! The desserts wowzer! Tried the pistachio olive oil cake, the tiramisu, an affogato, and the cannoli with gelato (that was the best of the four, really). Cocktails were also had, and I was so excited that there was a wonderful Amarone by the glass, $39 a glass, but it was very much worth it. In the future, please make sure that servers are trained to score the capsule of the wine so that you are not pouring your wine over the foil. That was not a big deal, but a place that is known for its wine should definitely know how to score the top and pour appropriately. We removed it, but for a $100 bottle and the first pours were through the foil capsule, I was not excited about. I am super excited to give this place another go, as the food was superb! I cannot find my pictures, but just go here, the food was wonderful!

We really enjoyed our first visit to Apicio to celebrate our anniversary…read more They have a few mocktails on the menu, which is always something that I appreciate. The salsciccia bruschetta, Vincenzo, and saltimbocca were lovely. We took a tiramisu to go for dessert. Our server Corey was affable and prompt and everyone on staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We'll absolutely return and really enjoyed our meal.

Another 5 Star. We went for Father's Day. 11 people in all. And the staff didn't miss a beat…read more Food and service were both top tier. I had been craving a burger for a few weeks, so I decided to satisfy my craving. Me, a full fledged adult and I ordered a cheeseburger at a Steakhouse!!! That cheeseburger had me dancing in my seat. You know how little kids swing their feet and do a little jiggle when they are excited about what they are eating? That's the way I felt. I'm so happy that I listened to the 7 year old me and ordered what I really had a taste for. I can't want to go again.

i was a bit skeptical reading the menu. tomatoes and peppers in the macaroni?! but it was all good…read more from service to food. our server was attentive and laughed with us . we were celebrating my brother's birthday with an intimate family dinner. there were many different steaks and family style apps on the table: we stayed a bit and tried a couple desserts too. they gave a birthday dessert as well. i genuinely enjoyed my meal and time there we parked in the general garage that was about ~3 min walk away. if you can find parking on the street that's an option depending on time/day

This was definitely the best breakfast I have sat down to in a long time. The ambience was…read morefantastic. The decor in the restaurant was perfection and we had fantastic service. To boot, the beignets were the best I have ever had in my life and I have been to New Orleans twice. My hubby and I definitely took our time enjoying our breakfast and coffee at this location. Everyone from entering the hotel, trying to find the location to the staff was super friendly would definitely recommend. We will for sure be back if we ever find ourselves in Indianapolis again.

Serliana hasn't been on my list of places to visit for very long, but it turned out to be the…read moreperfect pick for our recent overnight stay in Downtown Indianapolis. It is conveniently located on the 2nd floor of The InterContinental hotel. The host stand for the restaurant is located directly across from what appeared to be the guest check-in desk. It was a little confusing. Several of the items on the menu were very appealing, the B&B Omelet, Croque Monsieur, and Ribeye French Dip to name a few, but I opted for the Little Gem Caesar with Blackened Salmon. My husband ordered The Traveler with eggs over-medium. Everything was perfectly prepared. The proportions for the salad were just right and the salmon was juicy, flavorful and crisp from the blackening. My husband wasn't expecting the somewhat unique preparation of the breakfast potatoes, but I found them to be satisfyingly crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I also ordered the seasonal Strawberry Margarita with a sugar rim. It was light and refreshing. The atmosphere is very chic, stylish and feels very upscale. The dining room, and even the restrooms, boast this amazing natural light from all of the great, big windows! Our server, Roop, was kind and attentive and the hostess was warm and inviting. We will definitely return to try some of the other offerings in the future. Very cute brunch spot!