We had Claire as our server and she made our experience absolutely memorable. The attentiveness and…read moresmile that accompanied it made us feel very welcomed. Thank you and we will be back

I had a brunch event for my birthday 7/19. When I tell you my friends and cousins enjoyed…read moreourselves. The ambiance was beauty and the rooftop was a bonus. The views inside and outside did not disappoint. We took so many photos. The layout of the food was wonderful.The food was good and hot. The drinks was great and loved the flowers on them. Mrs. Annette was amazing. She made sure me and all my guest was good. She was top tier. We even had one of the staff (HE) took our group pictures as well. I want to thank Madalyn M. and Claire T these ladies are amazing, top tier. I will be back and my friends. Thank you all! LaShawna G.

Lisa and Robin are phenomenal when it comes to coming up with ideas to pair with wine. The food…read morethat they Pair is absolutely phenomenal. This service is personal they know as by our name. The ambience is just quaint that we can talk to each other and have a good time.

One of the best places, if not THE best, for wine in Indy. A constantly rotating selection with…read morechilled wine ready for drinking. Tonight's dinner was a grilled cheese and a Spanish white wine. Delicious! It's a great place to hang out with some wine and if you don't finish the bottle, you can take it home!

Absolutely fabulous, Food was exceptional and service outstanding! Would suggest to anyone wanting…read morea great meal.

1.10.26 - I like to pick nice restaurants for the Hub's birthday, and try places we haven't been…read moreto, so was excited to go to Portofino. It's not much to look at from the outside - in small strip mall off Fall Creek about 2 miles north of 96th, but the inside is both luxe and comfortably cozy. At just 12 tables, you get your table for the night, so there is no rush and your evening can be as long as you want to make it. They also have a gorgeous little side wine room that you can rent for parties of 6-8 for dinner. And there's a little bar area that seats maybe 4-6. We had reservations for 6pm, so there were only 2 or 3 other tables occupied when we got there, but they filled throughout the night (& we left close to 8pm). Our server Shaunda was delightful, and the owner Dan came around and checked on all the tables a few times as well. We were presented with a cous cous amuse bouche, a nice refreshing bite to start the evening. Hubs had an Italian Old Fashioned and I asked our server to pair wine for me, so it was a Decoy Sauv Blanc with our first course - the mussels. We asked for extra crostinis in order to soak up more of the delicious sauce they came in. Next was the beet arugula salad, so good! For entrees, hubs had the pappardelle bolognaise and got an iced T, and I had the short ribs with risotto, paired with a glass of cab franc. Dessert was coffee (americano) for each of us, and we split the tiramisu (see all my pics). We ate and enjoyed everything! Total with tax was right at 200 before gratuity. So this is more of a splurge place for us, (of course would be less without the beverages we did) but we will be back. It was a really pleasant evening and another big win for me picking birthday places! #yum #ReviewsByRL

This was such a great restaurant to go to in Indy, especially as a first timer in the city. I sat…read moreat the bar with a colleague of mine where we chatted with some of the bartenders. The hospitality was great, and their drink and food recommendations were equally wonderful. One thing to note is the portions on the appetizers are fairly large, so keep that in mind when ordering. To start, we ordered the Korean Fried Mushrooms with baechu kimchi, gochujang honey, daikon radish, furikake, and scallions. These were great but unfortunately had to save room for the other items and could not finish. Then got the Center Cut Ribeye which came with cajun spiced spaetzle, summer squash, remoulade sauce, pink peppercorn ricotta, scallions, sweetie drops, and chimichurri. The steak was cooked to a rare/medium rare consistency that was delicious and we loved the tiny peppers. We paired it with a nice red wine the bartender recommended and it was a lovely experience. Lastly we ended the night with the strawberry dacquoise and espresso. The dessert came with strawberry mousse, pistachio cake, strawberry glaze, white chocolate bark with pistachio & pink peppercorn, and frosted mint. It was a refreshing summertime dessert perfect to end the day. I definitely recommend the steak dish and heard the airline chicken and Chilean sea bass were good too. Would love to come back and try a cocktail and a different dish while sitting on the patio! Second Time: Got the tamarind disco cocktail that comes with a lollipop - amazing, would order again!We tried the fried chicken and caviar, pork chop, and honey cake! All three were delicious - the fried chicken and mushrooms are tied for appetizers, bowers we still think the steak is better than the pork chop. The honey cake was amazing and it paired perfectly with the decalf espresso martini (or a black coffee perhaps). Looking forward to round 3 during my next work trip!

Friendly staff. Great ambiance and low key, approachable decor. Unassuming. Low volume music sets…read morethe right mood without it being distracting. It's a very small kitchen where all the action happens, which is very impressive for a restaurant their size. Very knowledgeable staff and servers described all the ingredients and notes of flavor to look for in the dishes very well. Most ingredients were locally sourced and staff highlighted the importance of souring fresh local ingredients with every dish. Everyone form the hostess to the bartender and bus boy were friendly and welcoming. definitely 5* for service. The menu is a mix of several cuisines from Korean to Italian and even some French with a twist. The menu has great vegetarian options. Unfortunately the chef's tasting menu wasn't available as my reservation was made same day, but I decided to go with the two specials of the day. Dinner kicked off with a shot of Champaign on the house They like welcoming their guests that way. Water kept being refilled immediately. The staff again was very attentive. As an appetizer I went with the Scallops crudo with house made berry vinegar. The crudo was a healthy serving of scallops. Crispy raw carrots and radish provide some texture, while greens including endive provided some bitterness. This dish was a bit heavy on pepper and bitterness from the endives and could use some acidity to balance it out. Scallops were not as sweet as I was expecting. A bit more of the homemade raspberry vinagrette would have been perfect. The dark blue ring caused by the marination process would have shown more on a different color serving plate instead of a black bowl. For the main course I ordered the Beet linguini with sea bass. Interesting take on linguini Pickled rhubarb, rainbow radishes, fresh dill and a 'beet marinara' sauce reminded me of borscht. Unfortunately the linguini was overcooked and soaked up a lot of the butter and sauce. The pickled rhubarb provided a break from the heaviness of the dish but overall the dish lacked brightness. Sea bass was perfectly cooked. Seared and crusted with salt and pepper on one side, simple. Well executed but nothing special. For dessert I went with the Strawberry dacquoise which was delicious. The white chocolate bark with pink peppercorn stole the show. It should be layered inside the dessert! I wanted more of it. This dessert was not overly sweet. it was a great mix of pistachios and strawberry and fluffy cake. Gelee was a bit too dense but otherwise fantastic end to a good meal.

Such a cute little corner tucked inside of The Garage. They have a great selection of wine,…read morecocktails, and mocktails. Surprisingly, it's one of the best spots to escape the hustle and bustle inside of the food hall if you need a quiet place to sit or work during the day. There are a ton of low and high-top tables in this area. I ordered a mocktail with ginger and lemon, and it was incredibly refreshing. The bartender that was working that day was awesome, but unfortunately it was their last day! Whether you're stopping in for a drink or looking for a calmer spot to unwind, it's definitely worth checking out.

We were walking by on a beautiful evening and decided to pop in for a glass of wine and a cocktail…read more We were able to find a place to sit outside, which was great. Our server was very friendly and made our drinks rapidly. This is a nice quick stop for a relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable drink.

Situated on an unassuming block and in an unassuming building, you'd never know the amazing flavors…read moreyou'll find at Magdalena! After being recommended, we decided to visit on a Thusday evening. We were immediately greeted and seated as there were only a few other people in the restaurant. Our server, Shannon, was delightful! We decided on the crawfish Monica, the collard greens dish, and the waygu dish! I would go back just for the crawfish! Perfect amount of everything that I will dream about. I have read about different theme nights so we will definitely be back!

We dined here for a taste of Creole cuisine while staying in Indy last weekend. Upon entry the…read morebubbly hostess greeted us and sat us at our table, gave us an overview of the menu and specials, and our server shortly followed to take drink & apps orders. The restaurant has an intimate setting with beautiful soft tunes coming from the retro speakers. The staff are very friendly, drinks potent, and the food was divine! We appreciated the owner introducing himself and assuring us that they could make an order of chargrilled oysters. They were delicious!! We hope to visit again soon the next time we are in the city and catch an Uber to enjoy happy hour!

It is a rare occasion that I decide to become a member of any food/beverage institution. Typically,…read moreI avoid such things because they don't feel like a benefit. To be in the Peace Possey of Peace Water Winery? 100% worth it! First of all, I don't like most Indiana wine because it's way too sweet. PWW wine is all from California! It's right up my alley, and the benefits of the Peace Possey make it a monthly date night PLUS a bargain on a bottle of delicious wine. There are multiple locations, but the Mass Ave location is the favorite for my introverted self. The vibe is more relaxed and quiet, and that gives the staff a chance to be a lot more attentive. Their pours are generous and their conversation is easy. We go every month. It's worth it!

There's so much to love about Peace Water Winery. I love that they give back to different…read morecharities, but I also really appreciate the community they are trying to build there. Each time I've been the employees are kind and helpful. On my recent visit my friends and I went in for a tasting. They offer mainly dry wines, which aren't my favorite, but it was still enjoyable. They do have one sweet wine that is amazing. I love the location. It's an easy place to pop into if you're on Mass Ave. The decor is super cute and feels homey to me.

We stopped in for lunch on the patio on a Wednesday (1/2 off bottles for wine Wednesday). What a…read moretreat! We enjoyed a Cremat de Bourgogne Rose and a small Italian plate that includes fruit, cheese, meat. A perfect amount. Our casual lunch turned into a bit of a business meeting from a phone in. Audrey brought me a pen and sticky notes (because who would be prepared for work when meeting your husband on the Monon for in Travel all Leisure's #1 city to live in... All in, we had a fantastic date on a perfect day. Audrey was super attentive and friendly without hovering. The patio is an excellent place to enjoy the Midwest summer day. And the wine and Italian board was the perfect lunch. Yes! We look forward to coning back.

A glass of rosé along the monon on a warm summer night is pretty close to heaven…read more Wine and rind is a cute, little wine and small bites restaurant along the monon. The inside is has a handful of tables but the outside patio is the main attraction. It's a gravel/rock space with umbrellas and in the winter they have the igloos set up. Their rosé and Sauvignon blanc are refreshing and service is always quick and friendly. Great date night spot or to meet a friend and catch up!