Bocca

This place was a nice surprise because we arrived at happy hour and chose to sit in their outdoor patio. $1 oysters and discounted drinks for happy hour? Sign me up! We just had appetizers this time and it sure hit the spot!

The service was 5 stars. The food was okay. The flat bread was a a thin focaccia. A petsonal choice, a little and thinner crust would have been appreciated with the arugula, soft cheese, and lemony oil dressinh. This location has indoor and outdoor seating. There was an outdoor local. The pomodoro needed a little more sauce to offset the saltiness of the olives. Overall, a good dining experience.

Perfect place for a little date night! Everything we ordered had so much flavor and generous portions! Our server was very kind, attentive and made sure to ask about any food allergies. It was our first visit here and definitely won’t be the last!

Here’s a review based on your experience at Boca’s in Indianapolis, IN: --- I recently had the pleasure of dining at Boca’s in Indianapolis, and it was an experience worth sharing! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, with a modern Italian vibe that set the tone for a great night. The real star of the show, though, was Jake—the leader of the crew. Jake was fantastic, bringing witty banter to the table that kept us laughing throughout the meal. He handled our group with ease, even when things got a little tricky. We had a pesky guest in our party—Bill—who can get fussy now and then. Bill was a bit intoxicated (okay, maybe more than a bit), but Jake was incredibly accommodating, managing the situation like a pro. Bill only managed to spit on me eight times, which, honestly, is a win considering his track record. Jake’s patience and charm turned what could’ve been a mess into a memorable night. The food was stellar—authentic Italian dishes with bold flavors that hit all the right spots. I’d recommend Boca’s to anyone looking for a great meal and top-notch service. Just one piece of advice: go check it out, but maybe leave Billy at home. Thanks to Jake and the team for making it a night !!

My husband and I tried bocca for the first time. Service was fast and friendly. Food was just okay...we ordered the stuffed chicken and lasagna. I dont think it was worth the price we paid for these dishes.

First time visiting Bocca and was not disappointed. The atmosphere was dark, dramatic and quaint. Perfect for a date night with the hubby. The service was excellent and the manager even visited our table. I definitely want to go back on a Tuesday evening to enjoy the live jazz on the patio.

We had a reservation to celebrate a birthday and the table was delayed almost 30 min from another party. But the host/manager was very kind and comped our appetizers and a round of drinks while we were waiting. The bartender in the basement was also friendly and the drinks were great! We always have a good time at Bocca, we really appreciate they made it up to us because of the wait.

In my opinion, this is the best Italian restaurant in Indianapolis! The calamari is outstanding, and I'm absolutely in love with the mushroom ravioli and the antipasti- truffle arancini. The staff are incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere makes it a perfect spot for date nights or a quiet, pleasant meal with family.

I truly can not say enough about this place. It's delicious and has become a personal favorite for my solo dates. My favorites are sitting on the patio enjoying happy hour oysters and listening to the love music. *I would LOVE to see a couple more options for happy hour. And deeply miss the Italian 75 for HH My go to's are the oysters, mussels, beef carpaccio & the Della Casa *extra sauce. The staff are great and pleasant.

This wasn't my first and won't be my last time at Bocca. It has become a favorite for my friends and I. Everyone is always so sweet, the service is always amazing, and the music is always great. I was there to celebrate my birthday with my sister and close friend from out of town, both first timers, and they both enjoyed everything. They were both talking about when they will return We ordered a flatbread, the mussels, and calamari for appetizers..all of it-GONE! We each ordered a different pasta Pomodoro, Tortellacci, and Seafood ravioli ! The only pasta that went home was the tortellacci and that's cause I was stuffed from all of the wonderful appetizers! I Can't wait to get back for more mussels!

I finally made my way over for dinner and it was a great experience! We stumbled upon 1/2 priced bottles of wine on Wednesday - a pleasant surprise! The waitress was very friendly and helpful. She recommended the Della casa shrimp pasta and it was perfectly creamy, yet spicy and a generous portion. There was also a lot of shrimp mixed in! We also tried the short rib, which was really tender. The meat itself was very tasty, but I wish the dish as a whole had some sauce or a little more going on. The prices were really reasonable and the environment was modern yet traditional. I can't wait to go back to try more menu items!

Where has Bocca been all my life?! Now, I'm not an Italian food girl at all, BUT Bocca might have changed my mind. The mussels and all the pastas - YUM! All of the pastas were amazing, but the one with the lemon cream sauce was the winner of the night! Our waiter was amazing with recommending food and the cute, little seating area was cozy. I can't wait to go back to sit outside and try more of the menu!

This menu top to bottom is phenomenal! We had a great 1st experience at Bocca! Our waiter hit the nail on the head with his recommendations & everything was a hit for our table from the mussels and calamari to all of our entrees! All 3 of these were 10/10 perfect. However there's an entree not pictured that actually turned out to be the best one of the 4 we ordered which was the Tortellacci!! We'll definitely be back to try more things. Love they also have an outdoor seating area that hopefully we'll get to enjoy one day when it's not extremely hot because it looks really nice!

Bocca is a great spot for an Italian dinner! You can't go wrong with happy hour from 5-6pm... they have an Aperol Spritz tower-- 6 for $25! I've had the seafood ravioli and calamari appetizer which were both delicious. Prompt service and a great outdoor seating/patio spot!

Absolutely fantastic Italian place. The outdoor patio was cute, decorated well and they played great music that wasn't too loud. For appetizers we had the goat cheese and the calamari- both were phenomenal and would definitely get again. For entrees we tried the seafood ravioli and lasagna Bianca- both are a MUST try. Dessert included an espresso martini and the cheesecake. The martini was great, the cheesecake was mid. The service could have been a bit quicker, and it seemed like our waitress kept forgetting about us. My biggest complaint is the water- it's absolutely vile. Why does it taste like that?

Bocca has some of the best Italian in Indy! Delicious food and perfect for any special occasion.

Service was great! Our server was friendly, went for my birthday so the cake dessert was on them and all of the dessert look good tbh! Im getting the modern italian vibe perfect for casual date night or girls night. They've got a nice bar and spacious patio which is perfect for outdoor seatings when the weather is nice. Our favorite dish was the seafood ravioli, carbonara and the arancini - just wish it was bigger size but the taste was delish!

We loved our time at Bocca! The staff went above and beyond to provide us with an exceptional experience! Multiple people stopped by to make sure we were enjoying our meal and ask us if we needed anything! They were friendly, fun, and extremely attentive! The happy hour specials on spritz drinks was such an incredible deal and the pasta was so flavorful! I ordered the Della casa, which came with a large portion and was loaded with shrimp! Will definitely be back to try this place again!

While visiting Indianapolis, my friends, Lynn and Mark, took me to their favorite restaurant a few blocks from their home, Bocca. This is the second time I've been here and both times were exceptional. This time, we sat outside in their spacious patio setting. Our server, David, was polite, friendly and attentive. We started off with two appetizers, calamari and mussels. The calamari had an excellent lemon aioli dressing (very tasty!) and a marinara dressing on the side to complement the perfectly cooked calamari. The mussels were outstanding, served with a chili broth that was mouthwatering. My friends said dipping the bread in the sauce was almost an appetizer in itself. David, our server, concurred and brought us extra bread (twice!) so we could sop up the richness of the broth. I would come back just for this broth! For our main entrees, my friends selected the Spaghetti Pomodoro (and added meatballs) and the Pollo Di Zio, a chicken breast stuffed with salami, prosciutto, spinach and mozzarella. I ordered the wild mushroom-stuffed Ravioli, which included ricotta, spinach and truffle cream, with braised button mushrooms on top. The presentation was a sight to behold and the taste, perfection! We all had a great night here and I can see why it is my friends' favorite place. And, now mine, too. I look forward to my next visit to Indianapolis, with this restaurant gem being at the top of my list!

The service felt super rushed here. We had a reservation and we ordered several things, but I felt like the meal was fast. Caesar salad was not pictured and super not worth it. Pasta was really wonderful and the calamari was top tier in my book. The menu changes, which I appreciate, so I would love to come back and try more pasta. Overall, the food was delicious, but I would skip the flatbread. They had a cool cocktail menu we did not try, but seemed like a popular draw to the restaurant.

Bocca is hands down one of my favorite Italian spots in Indy. It's got a cozy, intimate vibe that's perfect for date night, and the food is yummy. Their bolognese is my absolute favorite -- rich, flavorful, and just so good. If you're looking for a spot that feels a little special but still super welcoming, this is it.

Food: Amazing! Mussels and the broth were so savory! It's best to dip your bread in it. They were a little small but maybe they aren't in season. That baked goat cheese is my favorite! Soo flavorful. Lastly, that pasta was magic! Fine spice. Good size shrimp. Creamy and savory tomato sauce. Service: So good! Only book here if you have at least 2 hours. It took time to order everything and get it to the table. Hospitable staff. Ambiance: It's stunning in here. Love the decor. It's smaller/more intimate inside than initially expected.

The parking is available in a lot across the street. The lot in the back will likely be full and you will need to walk around the building anyway. We stopped in for a dinner date and had a lovely experience. The hostess was open to my request for another table (they sat us at a tiny two-seater next to a high traffic area). We were then sat at a lovely table next to the window. The waitress was knowledgeable and friendly, doing a good job without constantly interrupting the meal. Our food was delish! So was desert. The atmosphere was nice, the bar looked really cool and the speakeasy downstairs was a nice secret meeting location or a hidden spot for a drink. Accessibility: the main entrance off the sidewalk has a step that may impede a wheelchair. But I did see someone in a nice powered wheelchair setup eating. So while I did not see how he got in, there may be a second entrance. Either way they were able to accommodate this individual. The restrooms upstairs had Manila doors but seemed to be accessible (see pics). The speakeasy downstairs did not see to be handicap accessible at all. Having stairs for access and no accommodations in the restroom downstairs The noise level was ok, not terrible. They has acoustic tiles on the ceiling in places. Lastly, the AC seems to be provided by window units in at least part of the building. Consider this when being sat. I had an AC unit blowing right on me the whole time. Could be good, could be bad lol I say give Bocca a visit, and bring a friend to discover the Speak Easy downstairs.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Always enjoy my meals here and never walk out disgustingly full even though its Italian. The ambiance for the patio especially with live music is magical and right on 22nd Street. The bar seating never disappoints when its cold out and you can always wander downstairs to the speakeasy. Food always feels freshly prepared and cooked with love. Between Gather and Bocca, 22nd Street is my favorite neighborhood eating corridor in Indy.

Best Italian place! Outstanding staff! Tuesday they have live dinner music. A superb bass (big cello looking kind) player and a woman who sang like an angel and in her spare time played the trumpet. Amazing. Outdoor space has gorgeous flowers and is pretty quiet. The food is inventive and consistently fantastic.

Really enjoyed our time at Bocca. The atmosphere was the perfect mood for a date on a Friday night - with dark walls and dim lights. We started with the goat cheese app - which was full of flavor and rich. I had the bolognese, which was very hearty. My husband had the gnocchi gorgonzola, which was really good if you like gorgonzola (it was a tad too overpowering for me). We finished with the pistachio ricotta which was not overly sweet, but hit the spot. We will definitely be back.

It was like being in a quaint little Italian atmosphere The service was top notch with our waiter being like a good friend that knows the menu the wine list and his suggestions were on point Our dinners were perfect and we finished the whole plate I would recommend this establishment to one and all ‼ Suggestion to make a reservation because it is very busy

From making a reservation to paying the check, the experience with Bocca was pleasing. Online reservations can be made on Resy for parties up to 5. Because I had a larger party, I called two days ahead for reservation and the hostess helped me with it. They have a parking lot behind the restaurant but it was unfortunately full so we had to find a street parking spot - not too difficult even on a Saturday evening. Their patio looked great and lively. Upon check-in, we were greeted with a smiling hostess who showed us our table. She gladly brought a high chair for the toddler, and offered the kids menu. The water service and the appetizers, bruschetta and flatbread, came out very quickly. Our server, Ellie, was very warm and attentive. She kept checking in on us without being disturbing. The pastas took a little bit of time but considering how busy it was on a Saturday evening at 7:30pm, we kind of expected it. The salmon entrée was pretty flavorful, the wild mushroom risotto was a great vegetarian option, and the Della casa was amazing too. Each dish on our table was flavored well and had its unique flavor. It was my first time at Bocca and I was super impressed. Next time, going to sit at their patio and order some more yummy carbs!

Yum - this was an excellent Italian meal with lots of food choices and everything that was delicious.

If you're looking for a date night look no further! I'm one who tries calamari wherever I go and this one is top tier! Our server was attentive and kept us updated on our food and drinks. It's perfect for any occasion. There's some other items on the menu I want to try so I'll be back.

In two weeks I've now been here 3 times and sat at the bar. The food is excellent. The service is immaculate. The noise is low and lights are relaxed. Over my visits I've gotten the Basil gimlet with gin, old fashioned, and a generous 6-oz. pour of Canernet. For appetizers, I've gotten the calamari each time. It's incredible. We've also gotten the goat cheese and farro salad. Highly recommend both, texture and flavors are very balanced and special. For entree, the pasta pomodoro is spicy and full bodied. The bistecca filet is perfect and the sides are delicious. Lastly the tiramisu is light and fluffy. The bartenders are all nice and make the experience a treat.

I forgot how much I loved a crisp Indiana night (lived here 25 years ago).... A bowl of Bolognese is the perfect compliment! See yall tomorrow at World Food Championships !

My family and I went here for my graduation celebration and my sister and I's birthday. Our server was great and very kind! All our food was amazing and came out in good timing. I had the gluten free cavatappi and it was so good I didn't even get a picture. We sat inside but their outside area looks really nice too. Definitely recommend!

This was my first trip to the restaurant and I was pleasantly impressed. We started out with some oysters, which are one dollar each on Monday nights. Presentation freshness, and flavor all on point. We then shared some beef carpaccio, which is also outstanding. Finley sliced with just the right amount of pepper and a little bit of lemon juice. We shared some carbonara, which was quite tasty and finished off with pistachio cake. We sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and engaging. The entire staff is very warm and genuine in their delivery. The space is beautiful with an intriguing back bar. Excited to go again soon.

Such great food and great ambiance. Their happy hour is unbeatable. Takes place EVERY DAY 5-6 and almost all spritz are $5. The food was amazing as well. I love the arancini app and the carbonara. Staff is super friendly as well. Go downstairs for an extended happy hour in their "speak easy".

The service was top notch. Daphne was so sweet and such a great server. We ate outside on a beautiful day. Come for the happy hour from 5-6pm, if possible. They have $1/oyster (which were amazing) and drink specials. We got the goat cheese appetizer and it was delicious. I ordered a half ceci chop salad and it was SO good! My husband ordered the carbonara and I ordered the Della Casa. Recommend both. We got the Italian 75 and Old Fashioned. Both excellent. Highly recommend.

Great Italian spot in the Herron Morton area. There's a nice speakeasy in the basement. The main dining area is intimate- a great date spot or if you're out for a nicer evening. There isn't one bad thing on the menu. Definitely start with the baked goat cheese. I brought my family here for my mom's birthday last year, and everyone is STILL talking about it. The carbonara and bolognese are my favorite pastas. If the lamb is on the menu - get it!

The happy hour is a must try if you love aperol! Our server was so sweet. The outdoor patio was amazing!

Bocca is a wonderful place in a quiet neighborhood with an amazing vibe all around. The interior is all black with the only color being the lighting. Its very moody and kind of seductive. I wish they had some high backed velvet booths in black to really amp things up. But I digress. Service was professional, but not cloying, which i appreciated. They had some kind of special going on when I was there so I took advantage. It was 4 courses and you chose the dishes you wanted. I went with: 1st course: Arancini: crispy truffle risotto, parmesan, truffle cream, basil 2nd course: Ceci Chopped: romaine, cherry tomatoes, provolone, salami, red onion, artichoke, crispy chickpeas, red wine vinaigrette 3rd course: Della Casa: Calamarata, shrimp, spicy creamy tomato, lobster butter, basil 4th course: Tiramisu: Mascarpone, rum, cocoa, coffee Everything was perfectly plated and spectacular. I would definitely come back.

I visited Bocca in August 2024 while in Indianapolis for a medical conference. My friend came here 2 weeks before me & recommended Bocca- she never fails. I tend to be in Indy twice a year & I will be back to Bocca! Here's what's good: - friendly staff -free on-site parking - beautiful patio seating (we ate outside) -The Food! We started with the baked goat cheese appetizer. Baked goat cheese is one of my favorite things. It came with 4 large slices of bread & we were offered more when we ran out. I will say that this appetizer wasn't correctly balanced. It had way too much acidity leaving it extremely sour. It was still so good & we ate the whole thing, but would be way better if it was balanced more. My friend got the Cavatappi which had a breaded chicken filet on top & a pesto cream sauce. She loved it & was sad when she got full & couldn't eat more. I got the Della Casa. I had never heard of or eaten calamarata pasta before. It's cut to look like calamari, but it is pasta! The pasta was perfectly al dente, great chew & I loved the shape. It was paired with perfectly cooked, juicy shrimp, & a spicy tomato sauce. I honestly would make no changes to this dish. It was perfect & so satisfying. I was thrilled that I got full & would get to bring some home to eat later! The portion is great & I'm excited to heat up the rest tonight! This is a nice, mid-range Italian restaurant so the prices are what you expect. This is no Olive Garden. You'll pay more, but the food quality is also much higher.

I was recommended by many people to check this place out and I am so glad I did! There is a speak easy in the basement with incredible drinks, so I would definitely recommend coming a little ahead of your reservation to grab a drink. If you don't finish by the time your table is ready - no worries because you can bring it upstairs! The restaurant was very nice and had a cozy vibe. All of the employees were very friendly and helpful with making suggestions. My fiancé and I were over the moon impressed with everything we had - including a bottle of red wine (not pictured). This is a must try in Indy!

The drinks were impeccable and we absolutely loved the quaint speak easy in the basement. The food wasn't anything to brag about but it was still good. The staff catered to our reservation and quickly problem solved when a storm rolled in ruining the patio seating. All in all, we were satisfied with date night.

Anniversary dinner! First time going to Bocca and it was pretty good. I'm not a huge drinker at all, but when I do drink, I need something sweet and not too strong. I'm sure it was made with tequila, but it was YUM! I ordered the mushroom ravioli, I added grilled chicken to it and honestly I could've went without the chicken. Two reasons: 1. The mushrooms were big and juicy (I love mushrooms) 2. The grilled chicken was not flavorful My boyfriend and I always get calamari when we see that a menu has it and theirs was good. The food did take a WHILE to come- We also werent huge fans of the seating layout because the restaurant is very small and there's a lot of tables that take up the inside so we couldn't get comfortable when others had to continually walk back and forth in between our tables. Our waitress was very nice and sweet, she wished us a happy anniversary and I was happy that she was able to get me a specially made cocktail for my tastebuds

Decided to come here for my birthday dinner with a friend, I've visited before but it was my friends first time. Our waitress was amazing, very friendly, and attentive. To start we had the arincini which were delicious! A perfect starter. For my main course I had the sea food ravioli, and it was a great summer treat, the seafood was fresh, and I loved that the sauce wasn't too heavy. For drinks I love aperol spritz, so I had to enjoy one, and I finished the meal with some tasty sorbet! Be sure to check out the speak easy underneath! They have fun cocktails!

Bocca was a nice find north of downtown Indianapolis. The lamb was flavorful and tender and the watermelon bruschetta was unique and flavorful with a blend of sweet and savory. Trying some Amaro flight options was interesting as I've only had them in cocktails. The variation was vast.

Fantastic from start to finish. Feels very upscale but also comfortable. Our server, Tillman, was very knowledgeable and attentive. His suggestions were spot on. Caesar Salad followed by Mushroom Ravioli was out of this world. Full bar and extensive wine list make the experience top notch. Highly recommend.

We had the mussels, calamari, lasagna, della casa & the ricotta bomboloni. Very good dinner experience overall except the calamari was almost soggy. For Ambiance It's very dim and cozy inside, the exact vibe I was looking for

Absolutely on our list of special-occasion spots! Service was delightful, the mood and vibe of the place was cozy and cool. The cocktails were great and the food was absolutely incredible. I dug into mine (a gnocchi with a brown butter sauce) so quickly I forgot to take a photo! My husband's carbonara was delicious too. I can't wait to return! Also street parking was easy to find nearby. We made a reservation for a Friday night and were glad we did as it was crowded by the time we left.

Went to Bocca for Valentine's Day and it was great! I recommend arriving early to go downstairs to the speakeasy for drinks! I also recommend visiting on Wednesday for a half price wine night!

Overall, good experience! We made a reservation (which I definitely would consider), and we were able to sit outside. The patio is huge, clean, and open. They had live music that was the perfect volume - classy, elegant, and set the ambiance for the evening. I will say, being across from the burger place across the street will involve some screaming children in the background, but nothing that Bocca can control. To start, we got the Carpaccio. The bread was so good, and the arugula was as well. I will say that the thin-sliced beef tenderloin was really oily which threw off the consistency a bit, but overall it was a good starter for the two of us to share. For our main courses, we got the bolognese and the bistecca (NY Strip). The bolognese was SO good - perfect sauce-noodle ratio, and it had wonderful flavor. They allow you to have fresh Parmesan on top, which is always an added bonus! The NY Strip was cooked perfectly and charred on the top (which I am a fan of. If you're not, it may have been too charred for you). The mushrooms that came on the side with it were wonderful and flavorful, but the potatoes could have been cooked a little longer. Overall, great meal. Our server was very nice, timely, and helpful. I wish I could have remembered her name to give her props. Overall great experience and we will be back, especially for the patio! With all of the food mentioned above, a 9oz glass of moscato and 1 Coors Light, our bill was about $110 before tip (FYI). Thanks, Bocca!

Great, cute little Italian place. The bar has a wide selection of amari and the food is incredible for the price. The portions are large, but even if you can't finish them you come away with the feeling that you had a great meal for the price. The downstairs bar wasn't open when I went by, but I'm looking forward to checking it out.

Service was great. Attentive yet not intrusive. Tables are crammed, layout could be better as I was bumped a few times. Food was good, I had the bolognese. Portions, not great. For the price, I'd have to say there are better options for Italian that are just as good in Indy and if I'm spending this much I'm traveling further for better food with larger portions.

The food and service were great. I like the cozy neighborhood vibe Carpaccio was tasty. Six different entrees did not disappoint.

If you are looking for the best carbonara pasta look no further. Bocca has such delicious pasta that is freshly made and packed with flavor. The lasagna is always a fan favorite and the salmon is great for anyone looking for something a little lighter. The atmosphere is very relaxing from the indoor bar to the patio out back. The staff is extremely helpful with the menu and very friendly. Not to mention on Wednesday's there is 1/2 price bottle of wines which is great for the table!

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile. Remembered one night while out with friends and couldn't get a table as they were all being held for reservations coming in later that evening Made reservations for the following week with different friends and we had such a great experience. The food was delicious - clearly, I forgot to take pictures of half of the courses before devouring them. Nothing that hit our table was a disappointment: sangria, risotto balls, soups, salads, cavatappi, and ricotta chicken. Looking forward to trying more items from the menu.

I organize monthly dinner, group of ladies, that rotates around Indy trying out different restaurants. Bocca was highly recommended and the service and food quality was superb. We had a group of 16 ladies and were able to reserve the large room inside to the left of the hostess stand inside. I was made aware that with a large group, gratuity would be automatically included, which is expected with large groups. ** The new item to note when eating with large groups, is the extra surcharge to split your checks. If you want to split your checks and pay separately with cards, then your gratuity will be 30 %. We were able to notify everyone in our group ahead of time and have everyone bring cash and pay one bill vs separate checks. ** So, I had to be a banker at the end of the night, but it was worth it. * a very special treat for this restaurant is their speak easy in the basement! Definitely check it out. Our group ordered many cocktails, appetizers and entrees. We all like to share and try out each others food items. We had a great experience and definitely recommend.

I've always wanted to try Bocca and now that I did, I know why this place has so many great reviews! It lived up to my expectations truly! It was a dinner date with my boyfriend and I loved the ambience there. After reading reviews and looking at Yelpers' photos, I HAD to try the pasta dish "Della casa" , it seemed to be very popular. Besides that we had goat cheese appetizer. Appetizer came quickly, and it was so creamy and soft and I became obsessed. It is highly recommended. My pasta was so delicious, had ample amount of big shrimp and this sauce- nothing like what I've had before. So. Great. I don't know what It is about the sauce, you just have to try it. Staff were professional and friendly. Great spot for dates, birthdays or any special occasion.