mama carolla's old italian

divine. i could go on and on about the great atmosphere, service, bar, and food, but let me be concise and just say that mama carolla's is the bestitalianplace in indy without a doubt.

great experience. i'm a big fan of authenticitalianand i feel they got it right. i don't find my way to bripple often but when i'm back in the area, i'm definately going to eat there again.

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 olditaliancooking 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 theitalianflavor 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-calleditalianplaces 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 for good olditaliancooking 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 really gooditalianfood, i have gone there with my husband and we both really liked the food really deliciousitalianfood and i have tried the pasta here it's really good and they have good options in the drinks they serve good cocktails and beers. the staff is really nice and friendly they serve fresh food and really good customer service. 5 stars!!

you can tell a lot of care and time goes into their dishes. great quality dishes in a cozy, unique, atmosphere. if you likeitalianfood, this should definitely be a priority on your list to try. their pasta is excellent, and their salmon is outstanding. nothing bad on the menu!

affordable, good service, great food. bestitalianin indianapolis. the homey, modest setting is perfect for dates. outdoor seating is nice too

this is seriously one of the bestitalianrestaurants i have ever been to. amazing. everything. the artichoke fritters. well, they are to die for. the veal saltimboca is perfect. the clams were rich and decadent. the tiramisu was sinful. eat here. you're welcome.

hands down my favorite restaurant in the city. i've dined here many times since it opened and love everything about this place. old school, traditionalitalianfood. my dad loves the carbonara here (not something manyitalianrestaurants make anymore). my sons love the goat cheese stuffed shrimp appetizer, which they always order for their dinners. my husband enjoys the lasagna (it is devine) and i think mama makes the best marinara sauce i've ever had. my dish recommendations would be the linguini with clams (white or red), chicken piccata, bolognese, chicken involtine and the alfredo. (oh, and the caesar salad!) it is a truly romantic place, perfect for an anniversary or special date. it is kid friendly, but no kids menu & if your kids are only into chicken fingers and fries this is not the place for you. leave them with a babysitter and treat yourself to something special. also this place is popular, fills up quickly and does not take reservations on friday & saturday nights (they don't need to silly!) so plan accordingly!

our favoriteitalianin indy. do i dare tell you our secret for an intimate evening dining experience? okay, i will. ask for the "side porch" when being seated. there are only a few two-top tables out there. it's usually just us out there and sometimes there might be one other couple. you'll be seated under the vines right next to the monon. it's great!

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, serveditalianfaire for decades. her restaurant is reminiscent of wonderful experiences i had from the good old 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!

not impressed. dined there last evening for the first time upon the recommendation of a friend. i had the walnut & herb crusted tilapia with blackberry basil sauce. the tilapia was overcooked, no seasonings were detected, only the annoying presence of blackberry seeds which should have been strained from what little sauce was on my fish. my husband had the rosemary chicken lasagna which he described as a "bunch of flavorless cheese without a hint of rosemary". the house salad was little more than a few bites, and neither the house bread nor the olive oil had any flavor. it could not have been extra virgin olive oil, which one would expect at a qualityitalianrestaurant. our service was really the only bright spot of the meal!

an orgasm in my mouth (not that kind). this place is sooo good, it is the bestitalianfood 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, a good portion, great ambiance and an all around d wonderful experience then head over to mama catolla's because it's worth the price.

great food!. mama carolla's is our standby for carryout on friday nights. the food is always good and we love the tiramisu dessert -- it is so good. the pasta dishes are outstanding - we are partial to the bolognese dish and theiritalianwedding 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 authenticitalianfood!

always amazing. this is my favoriteitalianrestaurant! miguel's "pasta too good" is my absolute favorite. i also enjoy ordering an old fashion or two when i come here!

always a special night out. a friend and i plan our visit to mama's a few months ahead of time, like little school girls we look forward to it & get gigglier as it gets closer.

the location is nice - rather centrally located in south broad ripple - and the building, as many others have noted, is beautiful. dining inside or outside (as we did on our last visit) can be a treat.

the menu is expansive if conventional, service is prompt & treats you like you're important. chicken involtine, rosemary chicken, and the alfredos are marvelous. if you enjoy any kind ofitalianfood, you will find something at mama's to love.

prices are fair considering portion size and ingredients.

the only negative i have about the experience is the garbage dumpster near the garden entrance from the parking lot. the aroma was overwhelming on a june evening. is it possible to have it emptied before service starts or relocate it?