Mama Carolla's

Indianapolis, IN · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Indianapolis
#134
of 2200 restaurants
City Percentile
81%
rating percentile
Address
Mama Carolla's, 1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Phone
(317) 259-9412
Website
www.mamacarollas.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Mama Carolla's is a restaurant located in Indianapolis, IN. It is one of 2,200 restaurants listed in Indianapolis. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Indianapolis city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday5 PM–9 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday5 PM–9 PM
Wednesday5 PM–9 PM
Thursday5 PM–9 PM
Friday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Fatima · Dec 2025

I have been meaning to try Mama Carolla’s for a while now and let me set the stage. First off you need need a reservation. Not that you can’t do walk ins but given how busy the place is, it’s a long wait and definitely not worth your time. Second, the ambience needs a shout out - Mama Carolla’s has won awards for its ambience and it’s beautiful. Next the food, every single thing we ordered was so so so delicious. The artichoke fritters were so delicious and I couldn’t stop at one. The pasta too good was definitely too good! It was a lot for me alone and I definitely recommend sharing unless you can fill up on just pasta. The dessert was Okayish and I don’t see that taking over the fritters and the pasta. Service was very quick despite being so busy and we had a great time. A very festive a

★★★★★ 5.0 Ben Kitzmiller · Sep 2025

I loved sitting outside, great atmosphere. The food was delicious and I recommend the steamed mussels as a starter. The flavor was strong but not overwhelming, and it was perfect to dip bread into. Very tasty. The veal medallion was also very good. If you're lucky, you'll get Ashley as your waitress. She did an amazing job accommodating us and I would come back just for her service. You can tell that she has a lot of experience in hospitality.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kyra A · Nov 2025

Delicious, hearty portion sizes and great service. Definitely do yourself a favor and get a reservation and get dessert, you won't regret it! I ordered the manicotti with a meatball on the side and WOW was that ever a delicious plate of food. The meatball was juicy and packed with flavor as well. The canolli was heavenly and the perfect ending to a tremendous dinner! The waitress was very polite, knowledgeable, and had great suggestions for what to order.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Katie Prevost · Nov 2025

We recently went to celebrate a friends birthday and she has spoken very highly of the restaurant, so we had high expectations. Our server was pleasant and attentive throughout the evening. We were seated in the screened in porch area; we requested indoor seating so just an FYI for anyone wanting to sit inside the house, you might need to further clarify which indoor seating you are wanting. We ordered the bruschetta which had smoked mozzarella cheese on top of it. The cheese was it's saving grace as it wasn't as flavorful as you would expect and lacked basil or balsamic. The "Holly's Artichoke Fritters" were a favorite for the table and if returned, I would order them again. At the servers suggestion, I ordered the Rosemary Chicken Lasagna that came with a side salad. The salad was mainly

★★★★★ 5.0 Amanda Reichling · Jul 2025

Second time here & it was as wonderful as I remembered. The prosciutto and melon appetizer was a delight to the senses - mixing sweet & salty. Our server recommended the Mediterranean salad & it was also delicious. The service was timely & professional. A great date night spot! The Mediterranean pasta was extremely delicious and the spumoni gelato was like no other! Highly recommend if you’re looking for the best Italian dishes around, but expect a wait unless you have a large party with reservations.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining

Services

Italian restaurantFamily restaurantFine dining restaurant

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