By Jack Stone
Several quality restaurants are available in Indianapolis.
is a popular destination in the American Midwest. With attractions like Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, the Indianapolis Children's Museum and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there is plenty to do and see on a visit to this city. Quality restaurants abound as well; several restaurants in the Indianapolis area are well known for quality cuisine and frequented by locals.
Red Lion Grog House
Located in the historic Fountain Square community of Indianapolis, the Red Lion Grog House has served English-style cuisine since October 2009. The Red Lion Grog House opens Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 12 p.m.; it closes at 9 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
A wide selection of soups, salads and appetizers are available, including Fried Pickle Chips, a portion of battered and fried sliced pickles served alongside a garlic aioli. The restaurant offers several types of sandwiches and entrees, including a Meatloaf Sandwich topped with Swiss cheese and onion crisps, a Chicken Cordon Blue sandwich, classic Shepherd's Pie and Fish and Chips.
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia Avenue, #6
Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-822-4764
redliongroghouse.com
Saffron Café
In downtown Indianapolis, Saffron Café offers one of the city's only Moroccan restaurants. This restaurant offers an authentic North African dining experience with the décor, place settings, food and wine all inspired by Morocco.
Diners can make lunch reservations for Saffron Café for any time between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 4:30 to 10 on Friday, 4 to 10 on Saturday and 4 to 9 on Sunday. Several Mediterranean classics are available at Saffron Café, including hummus, falafel and a mozzarella plate with artichokes, olives and capers. The restaurant also offers Lam Kabbabs and a Kafta Kabbab, two common Moroccan dishes, Cumin Chicken Tajine, a Moroccan stew, and other entrees like Ahi Tuna served with cilantro pesto or a honey glazed leg of lamb.
Saffron Café
621 Fort Wayne Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-917-0131
saffroncafe-indy.com
Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant
On the north side of Indianapolis, Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant has been offering quality Italian to area residents for years. Set in a model home from the 1920s, this restaurant has plenty of rustic elegance and Italian charm. Diners can enjoy the restaurant Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This classic Italian restaurant offers several entrees for various meats, such as Veal Marsala with angel hair pasta, Roasted Rosemary Chicken including half of a roasted chicken served with roast vegetables and Uncle Dino's ribeye steak, served with peppercorns, capers and an au jus. Several pasta options are also available, including spaghetti, pasta primavera and fettuccine alfredo.
Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant
1031 E. 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-259-9412
About the Author:
Jack Stone, a 25-year-old freelance writer, has been writing professionally since 2009 for sites such as eHow, Golflink and Trails. He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Ozark Christian College, a certificate to teach English to speakers of other languages from Biola University and a Masters of Arts degree from Wheaton College.
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