Highest-rated restaurants in Indianapolis by diners

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January 31, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants in Indianapolis by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Indianapolis, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Tlaolli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2830 East Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian
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#29. Omega Tacos

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 9211 Crawfordsville Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
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#28. Ali'i Poke Indy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 West 10th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Hawaiian, Seafood, Poke
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#27. Twenty Two Juice Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 906 Carrollton Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Gluten-Free
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#26. Don Juan V's Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.8/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3720 East Raymond St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Peruvian, Sandwiches
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#25. Takumi Boba & Ramen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6066 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea
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#24. Gil Tacos Estilo Df

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 9510 Aronson Drive Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
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#23. Sake Maru

- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 5320 East 82nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese
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#22. Poke Bros

- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2727 East 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Poke, Seafood, Hawaiian
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#21. Hikaru Hibachi Express And Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8501 Westfield Blvd. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#20. Thai Charm

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5335 East Southport Road Ste 600 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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#19. Taqueria Don Quezadillas Belinda

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Indianapolis, IN
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Fitzgerald's Lunch House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9130 Otis Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#17. 3 in 1 Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 West 86th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran, Vegan
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#16. Che Chori Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3124 West 16th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Argentine, Burgers, Empanadas
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#15. GoldLeaf Savory & Sweet

- Rating: 4.8/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 East 46th St. Ste 1 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, Wraps
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#14. Baan Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8705 Southeastern Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
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#13. Tam's Sweet & Savory Café

- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 6427 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#12. Subito

- Rating: 4.8/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Soup, Sandwiches, Salad
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#11. Mota Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4375 Kentucky Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
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#10. Portofino

- Rating: 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 11206 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Italian
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#9. India Hut Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 830 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian, Halal
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#8. Punjabi Dhaba

- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 6005 Thompson Road Ste A Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Indian
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#7. NY Gourmet Deli

- Rating: 4.9/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3802 Ruckle St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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#6. Garcia's Hot Dog

- Rating: 4.9/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5102 East 16th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Street Vendors, Hot Dogs
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#5. Thai Curbside by Sawasdee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2445 East 65th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
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#4. The Groovy Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 11659 Fox Road Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#3. Macizo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 6335 Intech Commons Drive Ste C/D Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Peruvian, Beer Bar, Mexican
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#2. Minazuki Sushi Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3905 West 96th St. Unit 1400 Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#1. Lete's Injera and Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2927 West 10th St. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Categories: Eritrean, Ethiopian, Cafes
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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