Highest-rated Fine Dining Restaurants in the Indianapolis Area by Diners

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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Indianapolis area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Indianapolis area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille

- Rating: 4.3/5 (520 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6349 Guilford Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#29. Sangiovese Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2727 East 86th St. Ste 110 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#28. Capri

- Rating: 4.3/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2602 Ruth Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#27. Late Harvest Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8605 River Crossing Blvd. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: New American
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#26. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.3/5 (763 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8650 Keystone Xing Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#25. Mori Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 South College Ave. Ste 200 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Izakaya
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#24. Provision

- Rating: 4.3/5 (449 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2721 East 86th St. Ste 200 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Seafood
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#23. Iozzo's Garden of Italy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (735 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 946 South Meridian St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#22. Oakleys Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1464 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#21. The Fountain Room

- Rating: 4.4/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 830 Massachusetts Ave. Ste 1480 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Supper Clubs
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#20. Mama Carolla's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1031 East 54th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#19. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 51 North Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Union 50

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1002 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 620 North East St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Gastropubs, New American, Music Venues
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#17. Bluebeard

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1343 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 653 Virginia Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Root & Bone Indianapolis

- Rating: 4.4/5 (725 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4601 North College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: American
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#15. Delicia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (792 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5215 North College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican, Caribbean
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#14. Bosphorus Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (748 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 935 South East St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
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#13. 1933 Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 127 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Lounges, American, Cocktail Bars
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#12. Tony's of Indianapolis

- Rating: 4.5/5 (487 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 West Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
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#11. Strange Bird

- Rating: 4.5/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 128 South Audubon Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tiki Bars, Cocktail Bars, Ramen
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#10. Nesso

- Rating: 4.5/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 339 South Delaware St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
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#9. Bocca

- Rating: 4.6/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 122 East 22nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#8. Tinker Street

- Rating: 4.6/5 (987 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 402 East 16th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American
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#7. His Place Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1411 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Soul Food, Southern, Barbecue
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#6. Livery - Indianapolis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 720 North College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Latin American, Empanadas, Tacos
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#5. Commission Row

- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 South Delaware St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
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#4. BODHI

- Rating: 4.6/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 922 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Cocktail Bars, Gastropubs
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#3. Slapfish

- Rating: 4.6/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 345 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Fish & Chips
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#2. Vida

- Rating: 4.7/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 601 East New York St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Seafood
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#1. Fernando's Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 834 East 64th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Desserts, Brazilian, New Mexican Cuisine
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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