mama carolla's old italian

yummy food, irritated server. arrived at the restaurant and was sat immediately. my daughter had never been and commented at how beautiful the restaurant was. she asked about the history and i said perhaps we could ask our server.
our female server (a) greeting us after we sat there for 5 min. she mechanically recited the specials with no personality or warmth in her voice. as she asked if we wanted to order an appetizer she looked at her watch on her wrist. i asked what time they closed and she said 10. i asked what time it was and she replied, it's 10 right now. she seemed as if she was a bit put off because we arrived as they were closing. however, if they were unable to serve, the hostess should have informed us upon entering the restaurant. i have worked in the service industry for many years in the past and understand if this server was most likely ready to go home, however, she did take our our table, begrudgingly. so, i thank her for doing her job but it would have been a much more pleasant experience if she hadn't acted so irritated that she had to take a table right at 10. i left her 20% tip but felt like she didn't really deserve it after the attitude. had it been a pleasant experience after a very long work day without any food, i would have left her 40% just forgoodservice and a sincere smile. perhaps she should think twice next time if she chooses to have an attitude because she had to take a table right at closing time.
thank you, mama carolla's for the yummy food but i would appreciate less attitude from the service staff.

great meal out!. i had the rosemary 1/2 chicken and it was delicious. everything was cooked and prepped really well. beautiful setting, great food,goodservice and i was not waiting long for my food- the deserts looked pretty amazing too!

why go there?. my wife, friends and i had the displeasure of dinning at mamas. first the greeter put us up against another table. the restaurant was not crowded enough to squeeze up people. the service was very slow. the taste was verygoodbut the portions were very small. you may laugh but total cost of ownership all up all in this is not agoodinvestment in your time and or experience. there is more enjoyment at olive garden. this was our second visit. it appears that the restaurant likes to put you in tight places where it makes you uncomfortable. my vote if anyone asks us to go i will decline the opportunity to dine at mamas.

great atmosphere and no wait last night.goodfood and drink!

three coins in the fountain. of my three favorite dishes at mama carolla's, i think my favorite is the veal medallions and i seem to order it every time my wite and i go there for dinner. we discovered old italian cooking years ago on a suggestion by friends and go there often. i have notice there are some, whom i think regard themselves as professional review writers which is apparent by the number of reviews on different places of choice that did not care for the italian flavor of mama carolla's food, then i would suggest to them they have never been to europe and have nothing to compare it with except other so-called italian places around indianapolis.. the atmosphere at mama carolla's is excellent and reminds me of a european house when i lived in france. so i leave those looking forgoodold italian cooking to try mama carolla's and see for yourself. those that have tried and do not care for can seek other avenues.

great place they serve reallygooditalian food, i have gone there with my husband and we both really liked the food really delicious italian food and i have tried the pasta here it's reallygoodand they havegoodoptions in the drinks they servegoodcocktails and beers. the staff is really nice and friendly they serve fresh food and reallygoodcustomer service. 5 stars!!

could not of had better service at the bar. the two gentleman bartenders were on point and made a delicious hendricks martini along with perfect service. our entrees were sogoodand can't wait to go back.

affordable,goodservice, great food. best italian in indianapolis. the homey, modest setting is perfect for dates. outdoor seating is nice too

a tribute to the caniglia family. first time we visited was last night, 11/01/14. chatted with howard to learn that mamma carolla took her inspiration from the caniglias, a family in omaha, nebraska who with multiple restaurants, served italian faire for decades. her restaurant is reminiscent of wonderful experiences i had from thegoodold days and i'm happy to see such a successful, bustling crowd patronizing her establishment. we will return and hope to meet her next time! worth the wait and every penny. thank you, howard, for being such a gracious host!

an orgasm in my mouth (not that kind). this place is sooo good, it is the best italian food i've ever had. the prices can be intimidating if you are you looking for a cheap meal don't look here, but of you want awesome food, agoodportion, great ambiance and an all around d wonderful experience then head over to mama catolla's because it's worth the price.

i'd never been to mama c's despite hearinggoodthings abt them for years. we had dinner there on a recent friday and everything i'd heard was true. beautiful old converted house with a large outdoor patio in the back. we were seated in the bar to wait for a table. we got a carafe of the house pinot grigio which was crisp and delicious. we were seated promptly and greeted by server kevin. he was very professional, attentive and knew about the food. the calimari appitizer was delicious, the fresh, hot bread was off the charts and the pasta dishes were really, really good. this was an a+ experience in regards to food, service and ambiance from start to finish. mama c's is one of my new indy favorites!

what a shame.... whatever merit might be given to the food is undermined by the lousy attitude of the staff. seriously, one of the most inappropriate waitresses i've ever encountered (curt, unprofessional, inattentive, almost hostile). this is a significant deterrent to the dining experience and prompts one to wonder for how long can mama carolla's rest on the laurels ofgoodfood before poor staff attitude impacts business. i hadn't dined at mama carolla's in quite some time and i won't dine here again anytime soon.

pasta!. verygoodservice, and a lot of food! it was really too filling for me, but it is really good!

great food!. mama carolla's is our standby for carryout on friday nights. the food is alwaysgoodand we love the tiramisu dessert -- it is so good. the pasta dishes are outstanding - we are partial to the bolognese dish and their italian wedding soup is the best! great atmosphere - very quaint and the service has always been good. we have never been disappointed when dining here and it is fairly frequently we enjoy their authentic italian food!

best italian in indy. we've been here 10 times in the last year & are never disappointed. the food is great from the olive oil to the dessert. wine selection isgood& the atmosphere is the best!!! if you haven't been, go!