Reviews for Bocca in Indianapolis, IN

Intimate interior with limited seating at this popular Italian restaurant. Wednesdays they do half off bottles of wine... ????\n\nWe showed up without a reservation on a Wednesday with a party of two and could only be seated at the bar. I wouldhighly recommend making a reservation!\n\nBartender and wait staff were courteous. The food was delicious.\n\nWe ordered theGamberi to share as an appetizer. It is a shrimp dish that is flavorfully seasoned. It came with tiny garnishes of watermelonand avocado and dipping sauces on the plate. For the main course, I ordered the Della Casa. Loved the amount of spicy in thetomato-based sauce and the shrimp in it was juicy! However, I did find a strange metal filing in the pasta, which wecommunicated to staff --not a big deal, but a bit concerning. It might have been from their pasta maker or something.\n\nWe\'llbe back again. As long as we don\'t get any additional surprise prizes in the pasta, I\'ll become a regular. Read more

My wife and I dined there last nite. Always love returning to Bocca! It took a few minutes for a server to arrive but then the... manager Aubrey met us, immediately brought us a round of beverages on the house because of the delay, and she became our serverfor a lovely delicious dinner!\nHer kindness, generosity, relatability and talent were exceptional. Wonderful food and wineselections and cool chill place. The shrimp appetizer was a little dry despite fantastic flavors but both salads, lasagna, lamband warm cookie desert were superb. Cant wait to return!\n\nThank you Aubrey!! You made our evening!! Read more

We had dinner at Bocca for the first time and had a great experience! The goat cheese appetizer was a generous size and very... tasty! My husband and I split the Carbonara and the Ricotta Chicken. Everything was well prepared and the service was reallygreat. For just opening a few months ago, our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. We will definitely be back! Read more

In short, a delightful Italian experience with solid cocktails and delicious food.\n\nAlthough I usually shy away from Italian,... the glowing recommendations from multiple people catapulted Bocca to the top of our must-try list. If you aren\'t familiar withthe surrounding area, it\'s a little rough around the edges. The parking lot around back is tiny, but there\'s decent streetparking and you don\'t have to stray too far from the restaurant itself. Entering the restaurant, it had a dark and mutedinterior with a buzzing crowd, which fits nicely for an intimate gathering or date without feeling too starched. Although wedidn\'t get a drink, we poked our heads briefly downstairs into the speakeasy portion of the restaurant. Low ceilings and somemore comfortable seating options rounded out the space and it feels like a neat little area to grab a drink and hang out beforeor after a meal. Many of us ended up getting an old fashioned from the bar ultimately, which was deliciously well balanced.Overall service was excellent and attentive without being overbearing. Perhaps most importantly, the food was the star of theshow. We went with a large group and ended up ordering/sharing just about everything on the menu. Among the appetizers therisotto balls stood out above the rest, but nothing disappointed. The entrees, especially the pasta dishes, were outstanding. Ithink the only one that felt a bit lackluster was the seafood pasta mainly due to the very thin consistency of the sauce withit, which was mostly left in the bowl. Desserts were good, but nothing extraordinary compared to the rest of the meal. Thetiramisu and deconstructed cheesecake were the table\'s favorite and I don\'t think anything was bad, but this is perhaps theone time I might say it\'s okay to fill up before dessert. All in all, a hearty recommend from me. Read more

I love that Bocca is the new neighborhood restaurant. The food is great right along with the service. The bar is fantastic they... offer a great variety of wine by the glass or bottle and middle to top shelf spirit\'s... you can\'t go wrong with anythingpretty much.\n\nI look forward to more visits, more food and libations. Also visit the speakeasy on the weekend. Read more

5th visit, and while I\'ve seen several different faces, the service continues to be consistently excellent. It\'s the type of... professionalism and charisma that only comes from taking care of your service people. The food was on point. The kitchen does aperfect job of expressing great fresh ingredients skillfully. I love the downstairs bar. Drinks are creative, poignant andbalanced. I also love when a bar tender can actually discern your tastes and create something personal and exceptional: a nicereflection of the intimate atmosphere they\'ve created. Read more

My family and I enjoyed a wonderfully crafted dinner. The food flavor and presentation was incredible and the service was spot... on with a visit from the manager to confirm our excellent experience! This is a place you cannot overlook! It is truly one ofthe best restaurants in Indianapolis. Great drinks too!! Definitely going back soon with friends Read more

If you have not been to Bocca, it\'s a must! We loved Shoefly that used to be in this space but we absolutely love Bocca. Who... doesn\'t love Italian, the decor is phenomenal with its chic and timeless look. The staff is so polite and helpful. Kayla wasour server and she was 100% amazing! She was so attentive, provided us with the best suggestions on drinks and appetizers! Ihope she is our server next time! I had the Lamb Shank which was perfectly cooked, tender, rich flavor with creamy polenta andbroccollini. I will be telling everyone about our experience. This was the perfect place to celebrate us choosing our weddingdate, thank you to all of the staff. Read more