Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant

We went to Mama Carolla's during the Christmas season. The restaurant was decorated beautifully. I shared the manicotti with my 7-year-old and that was enough for us. We also ordered the cheesecake. I don't know how it tasted since my kid wolfed it down. Therefore, the cheesecake must have been good.

Absolutely delicious Italian food located in a really cool spot right along the Monon Trail. The restaurant is located in a really eclectic building with lots of different dining rooms both inside and out. The menu has all of the traditional Italian favorites and prices are actually quite reasonable considering how good the food and ambiance is. I really like the fact that a salad or soup is included with most meals. They don't do reservations on weekends so be prepared to wait or arrive early. We showed up at 5:30 and were able to walk right in with no wait, but it was much busier by the time we were leaving. Free parking is limited behind the building, but there are a decent amount of $5 parking spots.

We had our anniversary dinner here, and everything was perfect! The scenery, the service, the food. Our server (Eric) was super helpful with recommendations and you can just tell he loves what he does! Pictures do not do the places justice at all, you just have to go see it for yourselves. 10/10 experience.

Tucked away in an old Mediterranean-style villa near the neighborhood of Broad Ripple, Mama Carolla's offers some of the best tasting Italian dishes Indianapolis has to offer!! While we waited for our table, I grabbed a yummy Espresso Martini from the bar. For appetizers, I ordered the flavorful Tomato Bruschetta & the crispy, golden Fried Ravioli. My main course was a Caesar side salad & Cheese Stuffed Manicotti. Sauce was plentiful, food was delicious & our server, Bre, was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! She truly made my Mom's Birthday Dinner a special one & even gave us all hugs on our way out. I cannot recommend this place enough!! Stop whatever you're doing & get your tail over there to Mama Carolla's right now!!

A Must-Try Italian Gem in Indianapolis: Mama Carolla’s Delivers Deliciousness! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This place has such a cozy vibe, giving off those cool 1920s Mediterranean-style villa feels. Super chill and welcoming! The staff is awesome, so friendly and on top of things. We went on a Friday night, and they seated us right away, no waiting around. Now, the food - it’s amazing! Real Italian flavors that left me speechless. The portions were just perfect, and the price points were spot-on for the quality and taste. I was so into the dishes that I totally forgot to snap pics of my entrée. Oops! But no worries, I’ll be back for sure to try more yumminess from their menu. If you’re in Indianapolis and craving some tasty Italian grub, you gotta hit up Mama Carolla’s. It’s totally worth it!

This is a super cute Italian place! I got the Chicken Alfredo, and it was awesome! We also got calamari and it was really good. It's a beautiful restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They have charming background music playing and beautiful decorations. Our server talked quietly enough that he blended with the music, and it was very hard to hear him. He also rushed us through ordering and kept coming to our table rather than just letting us eat. The servers who refilled the waters were great. They were on top of it, and we never ran out. They do not take reservations and will only seat you when your entire party is there. It was very busy when we went and we had to wait about 30 minutes. All in all, if you like Italian food, I highly recommend Mama Carolla's!