Craving Italian food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Piada Italian Street Food
Topping the list is a member of the chain Piada Italian Street Food. Located at 8601 River Crossing Blvd. in Keystone at the Crossing, the Italian spot, which offers salads and wraps, is the highest-rated affordable Italian restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting four stars out of 233 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, look for the Basil Pesto Pasta with tossed pasta, alfredo, parmesan, basil pesto and bruschetta tomatoes.
Yelper Anne Q., who reviewed Piada Italian Street Food on Nov. 16, wrote, "Ate at this location last Wednesday for lunch. Food was fantastic. But even more importantly, the customer service was incredible."
2. Giorgio's Pizza
Next up is downtown's Giorgio's Pizza, situated at 9 E. Market St. With four stars out of 153 reviews on Yelp, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Besides pizza, the menu features calzones, cold subs and pasta.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Giorgio's Pizza.
"Giorgio's PIzza opened on March 11, 1990, celebrating over 23 years downtown with [the] same owner at [the] same location," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Giorgio's is a family business and the owners are most likely on [the] premises. Giorgio's caters to many local businesses as well to all the news stations, radio stations and courts."
3. Gramboli's Pizza
Gramboli's Pizza is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 59 Yelp reviews. Head over to 11733 Pendleton Pike to see for yourself.
Yelper Laura D., who reviewed Gramboli's Pizza on Aug. 1, wrote, "Excellent pizza and hot wings. Delivery takes a little longer than most chains, but they let you know ahead of time, and [it's] definitely worth the wait."
And Mark M. wrote, "Love Grambolis. Haven't had the thin crust, but always happy with the hand-tossed and deep-dish pies. Love their breadsticks too!"
4. Cafe Olivia
Downtown, check out Cafe Olivia, which has earned four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Italian and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, by heading over to 222 E. Market St., City Market.
Curious to know more?
"Chris Lee studied and worked as a pastry chef in Pau, France in 2000," the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile.
As to what the business is known for, "Gourmet sandwiches, especially Italian and French sandwiches," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
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