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    Maialina

    4.5 (447 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Nichelle S.

    Food: 10/10 I get the garlic cheesy bread and customize my pastas by noodle to sauce. I love how flexible they can be! Service: I've sat at the bar and tables, everyone is quick and attentive. Ambiance: it's a chill vibe, dim lighting and a good place to catch up with people or meet for drinks.

    Andrew R.

    Came here with a big group for dinner. I tried some of the apps which were all tasty. The bruschettas were well prepared, and the calamari were perfect. I ordered the mussels for my main, and I would definitely pass on these. The tomato sauce didn't go well with the dish and overall it was a complete flop IMO. I also had the sausage rigatoni dish and it was amazing. The sausage was soooo tasty and there was so much of it. Would definitely recommend getting the pasta here. Service was good, drinks were average, and prices were a bit on the steep side for Indy, but good for a nicer occasion.

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    Lilia Z.

    Recently tried the Apple Cider mule and it was delicious! Loved the fresh apples on top. As always, the Spicy Chicken vodka was also perfect.

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    Alana T.

    My friends and I went here later in the evening one day. We ordered pretty quickly, as we knew we didn't have too long before they closed and we don't ever want to be in anyone's way...though the food was good and the restaurant itself was pretty quiet, the service just wasn't there. I'm not sure if it was cause the server was ready to go, but he seemed dismissive and we felt rushed. I don't ever want to leave not so great reviews, but being in the service industry for some time now, it's never okay to make a table feel like they shouldn't have come in. I'll be back to try it again, because I truly did enjoy the food..I just hope to have a better server.

    Schárvín W.

    Very cozy ambiance ( we went kind of late though). Our server was amazing vigilant, and helpful. the bartender was solid and made what I requested to a T. and the food was great. I'll be back to try more.

    Garlic Parmesan Bread
    Ishmine H.

    I was craving Italian food one day, and I am glad this place popped up on Google maps. Be sure to snag a reservation if you can. The place is dimly lit and the ambiance is perfect for a date or a night out with family. I highly recommend the Garlic Parmesan Bread and the Vodka Rigatoni. The service the first time I went was great, but the second time I went, it could've been a bit better, but I overall recommend going to try this food!

    Bruschetta Ricotta
    Traci S.

    Always a great place for date night or girls night. I've love the gluten free pasta and my go to is Cacio Pepe with chicken. Amazing service and good for groups. Great wine list and location too!

    Bruschetta Ricotta
    Laurel S.

    I may not have enjoyed the cacio e pepe but I keep coming back for the ricotta bruschetta and the rigatoni Rustica. The Rustica is so good my husband and I both get it. The current seasonal sangria is the best! Always great friendly service and a great ambiance.

    Scott E.

    We had a wonderful visit here. We happened to visit during Devour week, so we got a fantastic deal that enabled us to try a lot of different dishes. We were very happy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

    Rigatoni Rustica - Excellent, well-balanced and generous portion.
    Bill P.

    Excellent Italian restaurant. Great service, great menu, great value, excellent interior.

    Vodka rigatoni
    Evita N.

    We were able to snag a last minute reservation at this home-y Italian restaurant in Fountain Square. Dimly lit, with a romantic feel, this place was perfect for a date night. Jordan was our waitress and she was very friendly and attentive. My date ordered the apple cider mule and raved about it! I tried their Caesar salad, which was prob in my top 5 Caesar's I've ever had. Very delicious. We ordered the chicken vodka rigatoni and the chicken parm and we savored both dishes. Note- the rigatoni was a bit Al dente, so if you're like me and prefer a softer bite, it may be worth mentioning. For a very affordable, authentic Italian dinner, add Maialina's to your list!

    Amanda R.

    Maialina, Maialina! This is probably the best Italian restaurant in Indy at the moment. It is a small, quiet storm in Fountain Square that is quaint, cute and the food is full of flavor. For staters, we ordered the cheese bread, marinara and the seafood fondue. The seafood fondue is to die for. You must get the fondue with the cheesy bread. It is rich in flavor with a bit of spice. You will certainly keep going back for more. We had the calamari which was lightly breaded and cooked just right, nice and tender. We also ordered the vegetarian and beef versions of the bolognese rigatoni. Both done beautifully. We ended the night with caps..the white russian was made to perfection, if you like a dessert cocktail. Parking is always available in the area and there wasn't a wait to get seated mid week, after work. I am sure this is a different story on the weekend regarding a wait. I experienced my first visit with co-workers but this would be a great place for date night, special occasion, family meetup or a casual visit with others or alone.

    Lemon torte with berry reduction
    Hope P.

    I've been waiting to try Maialina and it was fantastic! Our table tried: nonna's meatballs, Parmesan garlic bread, calamari, Caesar salad, arugula with lemon vinaigrette, rigatoni rustica, cacio e pepe, sausage pasta and salmon. All outstanding and delicious!!!! Entrees came out steaming hot! For dessert we had pistachio cheesecake and lemon torte with berries. We will be back again! If you want a quieter experience be sure to ask for the third room. First bar area is rather noisy, and the second area to me felt like a flurry of activity.

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    Ask the Community - Maialina

    Do they make their own pasta?

    Do they have gluten free bread? I see the GF pasta!

    Claire, We have a gluten free flatbread that we can substitute for the standard flatbread crust.… Read more

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I didn't notice one. Anything online?

    Is it 21+?

    all ages!

    Looking for a place to hold a reception. Does Maialina have private dining rooms?

    Ntinyari, We do indeed host events in our private room (obviously pandemic permitting), please… Read more

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes they do

    Are there dairy free options?

    Hi Jen! We do have plenty of dairy free options! Most of our pasta sauces and salad dressings are dairy free and we offer a gluten free pasta if you cannot eat eggs! Here is a link to our menu - https://www.maialinaindy.com/eat-menu

    Do they have their own parking lot or do you have to park on the street?

    No private parking lot. Lots of surrounding street parking around Fountain Square, though.

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    Hmm, bummed to say I'm knocking my rating from a 5 to a 3 star based on the food. As some others…read morehave mentioned, they updated their menu since I came here last year and not for the better. I came with two friends a weekend ago and the waiter said how they had a new chef and new menu and how great it was! So, we tried the pollo boracho, which was... fine. I mean, it's just braised chicken with veggies, which is tasty, but I miss the Polynesian options they had a year ago... drinks were still excellent, and service was good! We wanted to sit in chairs with backs and when they sat us at a table with stools, we asked and they didn't really offer a solution. There were some highbacked chairs in the corner, but the table between them was small and low to the ground... I wish the waiter had just asked us to wait 15 minutes for someone to leave, but that was not an option, apparently. Leaving the old photos from my visit a year ago, including the old lettuce wraps.

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    This place is so cute from the outside and a nice chill classy tiki vibe on the inside. We weren't…read moreable to make a reservation because of the popularity but there were cute large couches and chairs to chill at while you wait with a cocktail or mocktail. Even though they were busy the wait was not very long and the host was so nice and I wish I could remember his name. Our server was so nice and kind and made great recommendations. I had the mocktail Nohito and it was sooo cute and delicious! The others had cocktails and a bottle of coke (yes glass bottle)- cute right?! Now we had the Karange tofu and I need that recipe! The crispiest most flavorful tofu outside and nice and soft inside. Couldn't tell it wasn't chicken! We also had oysters. For dinner I had the Katsu Curry and it was on point! And the leftovers were just as delicious. My sister had the Tantanmen and it was sooo good!! I could drink that broth. They do give you options for rice instead of noodles and broth if you like options. We also shared the Glazed tofu and yall it will change your LIFE!!! Cute monkeys hanging out everywhere with beautiful string lights and a classy understated tiki vibe. Please go here if you haven't yet. You'll thank me later

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