Good Omen

Phenomenal pasta! I feel like that’s where they really shine. We ordered the focaccia & olives, the panzanella salad, and 3 pastas — it was more than enough for 3 people. The focaccia & olives I could’ve gone without (I’m not a big seed-in-my-olives person). The mozzarella on the salad was good. The pasta though… 10/10. So yummy. We got the mafaldine special, the duck bolognese, and squid ink lumanche. Definitely recommend sharing so you can try a bit of everything!

Overall pretty good. Service was fantastic, just the right amount of attention with a very thorough knowledge of the menu and the wine list. Great wine, cocktail and drink list with something for everyone at differing price points. Menu was interesting as well. We were urged to try the fried olives which we found bland, and the pan roasted halibut, which was unfortunately disappointing. $70 for roughly a 3 ounce portion of way overcooked halibut seemed a bit much. The duck bolognese was fantastic, as was the vitello tonnato, and the shrimp risotto on the specials menu was good. Desert was average. Overall great experience with a couple unfortunate misses.

Booked the Valentine’s Day dinner and was not at all disappointed. This was some of the best food I’ve had in the greater Indianapolis area. Each course was delightful and brought interesting new flavors. The portions and pricing were on par for what I’d expect of a restaurant with the quality of food that was served. Excellent wine selection and extremely helpful staff.

My partner and I have celebrated 3 anniversaries at Good Omen so far, and every single one of them was phenomenal. Besides everything on the menu being extraordinary & delicious, the staff is what made the experience most memorable. They are kind, caring, and remembered us both upon walking in. We will always come back here. Cheers.

Good omen is a gem hidden in Boone Village. The meals are served family style with portions the size of a generous single meal. We had a table of four ordering all courses, including dessert. This is a special place, and I suggest you get in before everyone finds out. You will not be disappointed with the experience.

This is a dining experience with a very European feel. Great wine list and amazing food. We ordered many different things and everything was delicious. Our server, Deja, was incredible. They competently described what we would get and how many servings it would be if shared. The flavor palette we experienced was so fun, hard to describe but lovely. Recommend reservations. We went early and it was quiet but was busy by the time we left.

Good Omen is a great addition to the community! All dishes are meant to share. We enjoyed the kale salad, toasted bread with butter and honey and three entrees. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The wine recommended was perfect. Service was impeccable. The decor is classy and inviting. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes.

Hands down best place in Zionsville for a romantic, delicious dinner out. Fresh, seasonal dishes; extensive wine list; attentive service. My husband and I will come back here time and time again.

I have returned here with family and friends on multiple occasions and had another wonderful dinner there this evening. We booked our reservation for 8. We were immediately greeted upon arrival. We ordered a variety of appetizers, dishes served family style, and drinks. The staff members were very friendly and made wonderful wine pairing selections. The head chef, Nick, greeted us and was very friendly. The atmosphere was decorated with soft lighting for the holiday, and very relaxed. We will definitely be back!

Some of the previous reviews, I just don't get it. I knew the space was small because I had been in it before with the previous businesses. Someone stated that the tables were on top of each other, not true. I didn't go to the bathroom to see if the tissue box had a cover on it, but everything else looked great. We are not drinking so we didn't get to enjoy any of the many wines they had, but we were able to get a couple of Non Alcoholic drinks that they offer. This was the first meal in a long time that we were happy with, from beginning to end. Started with the Kale salad. Unlike any Kale salad I've had before and it was delicious. The Brown butter vinaigrette was fabulous. Next I had the Butternut Squash ravioli which was cooked perfectly. Shrimp risotto was on special so my husband decided to try it. So yummy. Shrimp had a nice light char and risotto also cooked perfectly. For dessert we enjoyed the Gelato with house made toffee sauce and candied hazelnuts. Deeeeeeelicious! Great place Good Omen!! Thanks James for the knowledge and great service. Everything was fantastic, we'll definitely be back to try more.

Very Dissapointed. Had Valentine's Day reservations that we had been looking forward to for weeks, only for them to be cancelled at noon day of. No reason given other than 'unforeseen circumstances' which is unacceptable.

I gave good omen 5 stars because 6 isn't an option. The team was wonderful. James was a great server and his suggestions for the evening were spot on. We love all of our local restaurants here in Zionsville and our community has a wealth of excellent places to eat. Good Omen fills a space we haven't had until it's opening. The food preparation is truly an art form and the approach to the menu is on par with the quality of some of the best restaurants I've been to. We had the wagyu tomahawk and gnocchi off the winter menu. You should do the same if you stop in this winter.

We had a wonderful dinner at Good Omen recently. The food was very tasty! All of the sauces tasted so fresh and bright. We got buttered pasta for my toddler and it was the best buttered pasta I've ever had I also was surprised by how much I liked the beans. The sage in the sauce was so great. We had made a reservation ahead of time and I mentioned we were bringing a toddler and they were very prepared for her with a booster seat, plastic plate, and plastic cup all set up before we got there. One of the women who worked there (the owner??) came over during the meal and was so kind about having her there. It made us feel so welcome, because dining out with a toddler can be intimidating sometimes!

Good Omen is a great place to celebrate special occasions with your favorite people. We did just that -- celebrated our daughter's 29th birthday -- and it was wonderful! I wish I had more pictures to share, but I was more focused on the celebration itself. Everything I tried was truly delicious. The birthday girl had the vegan Puttanesca and she loved it. Another daughter enjoyed the Risotto with Grilled Lion's Mane (also vegan). Hubby and I shared the Creste Di Gallo pasta dish and I would highly recommend it. We also shared a starter salad, and while I don't recall the name, it was delightful. We also shared a bottle of Chianti for the table which was lovely. We will definitely return!

If you are expecting Olive Garden, this is not your place. If you want high quality dishes, good wines, and an intimate setting, this is definitely the place to go. The Good Omen is superior to all of the other Italian joints nearby. Be aware that dishes are large and absolutely shareable if you have a small appetite.

Okay, wow! This is some amazing, incredible, and tasty Italian food! My expectations were low, but holy cow. I am so impressed! The appetizers were unreal, the entrees were out of this world, and the wine was spectacular. The service was top notch, the recommended the Chianti, which was perfect. I also cannot recommend the squid ink pasta enough. It literally changed me! It's way better than every other Italian joint within 100 miles!!! This is a must see spot!

Great family run business, great wine list great food another bar you can belly up against. Perfect dining for a A Date night. Don't be put off by the strip mall front, classy place on the inside.

Good Omen or a Bad Omen? Some signs in this review will help you decide. Knowing they don't take reservations (yet) but will in the new year, we arrived just before 5pm for dinner on Wednesday. There was one other table seated. First off, the interior looks a world away from the strip-mall-suburbia-parking-lot-grossness outside. Looked clean. All good so far. It was hard to decide what to order because everything sounded delicious and some items reminded me of things we've had before at Beholder. Because of that I decided to order the cultured butter with seaweed, honey and radishes for a starter. Ordered quail because it is a favorite of mine having grown up eating it. Then the duck main entree with farro, carrot and orange sauce. Our server suggested we order 7 items because this restaurant "does things a little different and items are meant to share". We thank goodness we stuck with our intuition to order a little then add later if needed.... Because... woof... the rest of this review will be hard to write. The cultured butter... not much flavor. I could compound a tastier butter. The honey was one small drizzles on the edge of the butter. I could tell my husband and I were secretly fighting for more butter because it had flavor. The radishes that accompanied were haphazardly chopped into big pieces that you had to cut or chomp into like a Neanderthal. Couldn't cut them up into something more manageable for $13? NOPE. The quail. No. No. Would never eat again. No. No flavor. The breading tasted only of whatever cooking oil it was fried in. The pickles were just ok. More in the bread and butter pickle flavor profile which I loathe but husband is ok with and he didn't even eat the last one so that says everything. And where the F was the honey that was supposed to be on this bird?? Where? Didn't taste it. The duck was the only item I would eat again if forced to come back here. The skin was nicely crisp. Meat tender. Good flavor. It was $52. Thank goodness we didn't order more. I was either full of fed up. Not sure which. And so glad we didn't order the apple and cheese tart thingy special that was $50ish dollars or the bison ribeye that was $72. Let's continue with bad omens... tissue box in the bathroom did not have a cover. Just a paper box thrown in there. I know this is little but if you have a bottle of wine for $1,200 on your wine list you have a bloody tissue box cover. At least one from Amazon. Also cut the blinking Christmas lights. They are distracting and blink very fast and I'm sure someone with neuro problems will have an episode in this place. The service. While the server was pleasant she clearly has never worked in fine dining. She asked if we wanted new plates for our duck after having two previous entrees (which one was a very flaky mess). Why yes... I don't want to have flavorless cultured butter or frying oil on my duck. A new plate, please. It was not a question we needed new plates. Get a sommelier, please. Again $1,200 bottle of wine on the menu. Won't return. A disappointment. My in-laws liked it so we had high hopes. We left and had dessert elsewhere which was the best dish of our 'dinner'.

Followed the server's recommendation to split the dishes, and not only was the end bill a fair price but we left happy and satisfied. We chose to split the pasta special and the Caprese; both were flavorful. Had a wonderful and reasonably priced of Pinot blanc to go with our dinner. Couldn't pass up the ricotta cake, which was delicious. All this, for under $100.

When I end up at a hidden gem like Good Omen, then get on to Yelp to leave a review about our amazing experience - and read the reasons for the bad reviews - my head wants to explode!!!! First of all - tacking on 5% to your bill for the back staff is not only fair, it's the RIGHT thing to do. Keep going to national chains if this offends you. Secondly - look at the menu online before you go!! It's updated with the current offerings and prices. If you're a picky eater and/or this is too pricey - then DON'T GO! Sorry, rant over..... We met my sis and bro-in-law here tonight for a delayed Christmas dinner. They've traveled all over the world and say this is their fave restaurant in all of Indy Land. We are solidly on their side after tonight! 1) Service - phenomenal. Total teamwork effort. Diana - hostess/co-owner feels like my Mom coming around to check to make sure everything's great. Doja (bar)/ James server) awesome. Poor James on no sleep with newborn to boot. And Exec Chef Nic not only helping deliver food but take time to talk about the food/origins/etc. Top notch all around. 2) Wine - Amazing and thoughtful selection - and on point price wise. Listen to Doja and Nick - they are knowledgeable and will point you in the right direction of a glass that will not only fit your budget - but will complement your meal and be super yummy. 3) Food - Wow - just wow! From the simple focaccia appetizer and the arancini -- to the kale salad and jota bean soup - the co-stars of the meal deserve Oscars. And the mains - the chicken noodle dish and sea bass with razor clams were dynamite. But the butternut squash ravioli was a game changer. Had this pasta a ton of times - but never in such a lovely sauce that's so well done. So Bravo Good Omen! Keep doing you - I guess haters gonna hate regardless. Can't wait to see what else might be up your sleeve!

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Good Omen. We made a reservation for a Saturday night in July, but found the restaurant nearly empty when we arrived. The hostess and server were both very friendly and explained to us newbies the style of cuisine and some of the more popular dishes. We chose the focaccia bread with anchovy butter as a starter, then the burrata with tomatoes and cucumbers. The two pasta dishes I tried were amazing. I waited a while to write this review and the menu changes, so I could not remember the exact dishes we got. I do know that my favorite was ravioli with a fava bean sauce. We also shared two desserts that were delicious. Their gelatos are made in-house and the one we tried, bay leaf, was good with subtle flavor. Good Omen is a bit on the pricey side, but all the ingredients are very fresh and you can tell the dishes are made with pride and love. We will definitely be back.

We gave this a 2nd chance, along with/ another couple, and we won't be back. The 3rd star is because the food was tasty. Service was just awful, and when server started clearing before we finished, we were annoyed. Then, upon returning, server started scraping our uneaten food onto plates - AT OUR TABLE! Gross

The food was phenomenal and the ambiance is great. Zionsville is lucky to have a place like this. Your server will help you navigate the menu regarding tastes and portion sizes.

An unexpected fine dining gem just west of downtown Zionsville. Amazing wine selection and an equally impressive menu. Our dinner was seriously incredible...the best meal we've had in a while. Attentive, knowledgeable service staff and a clearly talented chef. Pricing is appropriate for the offered fare. Looking forward to our next visit, when we plan to enjoy one of the higher end options. Cozy, unassuming space. All the bells and whistles are on the plate. Enjoy!!

Surprised by some of the negative reviews. Went on a fairly busy Saturday. Our waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable, helped us pick out a good (and affordable) bottle of wine. He also suggested to share the food, which we did and enjoyed. The food was great from start to finish. Started with a salad and then had the duck bolognese and the scallops. The latter being some of the best I've had in the Indy area. Will be back for sure and highly suggest trying. (Also saw a reviewing saying too expensive. We got all of the above, with a desert and it was sub 200 before tip. Not bad for high quality food and dining experience)

Food was overpriced for the quality, poor service, only saw the waiter once. Tables are smashed together on top of one another, hard to have a conversation with your spouse with the table next to you is within 6 inches.

Excellent food, drinks & service. Hidden gem in Zionsville . Location has lots of parking. Give it a try.

Service was amazing. Host was very friendly and server was very knowledgeable. The wine and food were wonderful. The restaurant had simple clean decor. There was an odd newly varnished smell when we first arrived but disappeared over time. Cost was fine dinning cost. A little unexpected given its location but service and food was impressive so it didn't bother us.

Service: Nice friendly greeting and explanation of sharible Plates The standard menus is varied and interesting. We were encouraged to look at the Specials. The standard menu pricing is normal for a nice Restaurant. The specials are WAY TO EXPENSIVE for what you get. We order the seafood bouillabaisse and shared. It was really great and adequate for two. We had one cocktail and two glasses of Wine. Our tab was $225. Too expensive.

This restaurant is located in a strip mall so parking is no problem. We dined on a Friday night and had a reservation but it didn't seem necessary as only a few tables were occupied. We had excellent service from Deja who had great knowledge of the unique offerings. We started off with artichokes with lemon aioli. While delicious, there were 2 artichokes for $12. They have an excellent wine list with reasonable and expensive bottles. By the glass, $12 or $14 which I find irritating. Hubs chose the duck bolognese for his entree and the portion was enough for sharing( or taking home as leftovers). He found it to be delicious. I had the agnotolli with ricotta, fava sauce, beet and sorel. I just didn't care for it. The pasta was very Al dente and the sauce bland. We also shared broccoli which was heavy on the garlic and somewhat bitter. I admit to being a picky eater so there wasn't much on the menu that appealed to me and so I probably wouldn't return as much as I wanted to like the place. I'm not fond of the 5% added in for the back of the house. Peruse the menu before going and you may enjoy it. Quite expensive.

We finally had a chance to dine at the newly opened Italian restaurant, Good Omen. We were truly excited to try them out, since we love Italian food and love to support local businesses. We were not disappointed in the menu-first course was the ricotta cheese spread and bread, chickpea frites and capers salad. The real winner was the chickpea frites, gooey inside with a light fried crust-beware of the chili aioli dipping sauce-it's spicy! The portion size of homemade pasta dishes were perfect for sharing with another person or two. We had the rabbit and duck bolognese (a bit spicy but good). Leave room for dessert-the chocolate cake with cocoa gelato was delish. As somewhat of a coffee snob, I believe an Italian restaurant needs an espresso machine, although they did serve French press coffee. We will definitely return for another dining experience-this time hopefully it will be a bit quieter-we couldn't discern if the loudness of the restaurant was from the group off 8 behind us or the acoustics of the space.

What a great addition to Boone County! We enjoyed the delicious food, great wine and the service! All top notch! The toasted bread with butter and honey, the kale salad were both great shareables. We also shared the seafood risotto special, pesto pasta dish and the salmon! Everything was so good!

Perhaps the best dining in Zionsville. We enjoyed the fried olives - so different and delicious. The joda soup was flavorful and perfect for a winter night. The kale salad was great. The duck bolognaise was above my expectations. The NY strip was cooked to perfection. All dishes came to share which was fun. We were warmly greeted. and our server was great. The chef visited us and was interesting. The ambiance is lovely.

This is our first time at this restaurant, and even though I loved the service and the ambience, we were quite disappointed with the prices of the food for the portions we received. Even though I would love to come back, I don't think we will be back as it was just too expensive, the amount of food that was received. Honestly, we left even though we ordered.

I've been to Good Omen multiple times now and my experiences keep getting better and better. It's obvious they truly care about attention to detail with regard to not just their food, but the service and vibe overall. Really high quality fine Italian dining with amazing pairings for each dish if you're into that. Will continue to be a go-to spot for a great meal

The wait for an hour was a bit ridiculous. Was not happy with the food we received the others at the table were fine by what they got. It's not a restaurant that I would go back to.

Beyond mediocre. Charcuterie "board" was bland cheese on a dinner plate. Pumpkin tortelli had the most overpowering vinegar sauce that ruined the dish and the pasta was hard as a rock. The lamb shank with risotto was cooked well but again, had an abundance of vinegar based sauce that overpowered everything. The acidity in the dish needed to be cut to be considered edible. The NY strip and bolognese were good but I wouldn't go back for it. Ended with a great olive oil cake and pistachio gelato that turned my 1 star review into 2. A lot of work needs to go into the presentation of food and quality of sauces.

Found the Good Omen by chance, been there a few times now. Great food, staff are friendly, and the restaurant has a great ambiance.

Without a doubt the best restaurant in the Indy area. This has James Beard written all over it. The food and staff are exceptional. They source the finest ingredients and the menu is authentic in such a special way. Flavors to devour! Don't snooze on this place. The wine list is great as well!

We went to Good Omen on a Sunday night following an IRT production. Because it was a Sunday night, the place was very quiet. There were three of us at our table and we were being ably assisted by Ashley. Ashley encouraged us to share various dishes. Also, she had read of my peculiar allergy and had discussed options with the chef before we got there. This allowed us to navigate the menu in safety. There was one dish that could have been problematic, but it was an optional ingredient and the chef was glad to leave it out. We were ordering as we ate so that we could figure out the next course without having to order all of the courses. At one point, Chef/Owner Nicholas came out to ask about a specific ingredient as it related to my allergy. At no restaurant ever anywhere have I had such attention paid to my allergy. All that said, every dish we shared was nothing short of outstanding. Chef Nicholas believes in the in the French/Italian way of cooking - cook what's fresh and local when possible. AND IT SHOWS IN THE FOOD! Highly recommended. We will be back.

Food was amazing and service excellent. Waiter made a very good recommendation for wine pairing. Portions generous and reminded us of European size servings. Wish they would take reservations.

A very great addition the local Restuarant scene. Cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, meticulously prepared Food and the best wine list in the area. Looking forward to my next visit.

We ate at Good Omen for the first time tonight and the experience was incredible. The staff were engaging and passionate about the menu, the food was delicious, and the restaurant was intimate and inviting. We will definitely be back!

Amazing restaurant. Seasonal and fresh. Fabulous service! Loved the New York Strip and delicious Kale salad. Ambiance quaint and cool decor.

Wonderful family owned northern Italian restaurant! great deserts! Recommended! Check them out!!

Nope, nope, and nope. 5% service fee added to your bill because you don't pay your staff enough???? Menu prices are high enough- $62 NY strip steak? Thank you, but I will prefer to go to an actual steakhouse next time.

Terrible all around. The food was mediocre at best regardless of the fact everything was overpriced. After ordering a few items we called it before ordering more. There are far better places around to go to.

This is arguably the best dining in all of Zionsville. Phenomenal food, excellent service and fair pricing. Don't let the "no reservations" scare you from going as we have never had an issue getting a table. Ownership is top notch too. This place is an absolute GEM!!

Nice setting and server was nice. We felt the food was not special and was very overpriced. We eat out a lot but I don't think we are going to go back with better options nearby.

So everything about Good Omen is surprising. First, since it is in a strip mall and doesn't take reservations we were expecting something cheap and casual and it is NOT that! Ambiance is very classy. Wine list is quite nice. Our waiter knew the food and wine menu well and knew how to suggest pairings. The menu consisted of interesting and different Northern Italian cuisine (no spaghetti or lasagna which you can get anywhere!) The food is served for the table with small plates so everyone can share and we loved that - mainly because everything was absolutely delicious and it was fun trying a little bit of lots of different things! And we all four loved it all! The highlights for us were the Kale salad (so fresh and crisp and lightly dressed - unlike anything we've had before and one of us doesn't like Kale!), the Casarecce with Duck Bolognese (rich, creamy, with perfectly balanced and beautifully layered flavors), the Jota soup (hearty yet delicate and super tasty) and finally the NY Strip with Rainbow Chard, Smoked Onion Purée and Brown Butter Bernaise. Oh, to be able to make a Bernaise that special! What a wonderful and special meal! Expensive yes, but worth every penny. Please be adventurous and try this fantastic restaurant- we want them to be in business for a very long time!

Very impressed with this new spot. Foodies will appreciate the unique menu. James was great making suggestions. All food was great. The duck bolognese was very good. Will return.

This new family-owned restaurant in Zionsville features northern Italian cuisine, with a few twists, to keep it flavorful and fun. For starters, antipasti, we had fried olives and little neck clams. Green olives had a light, crunchy breading that brought out their sweetness. The clams were fresh and sweet, in a sauce with Chilean peppers and spreadable salami, served on crostini, which allowed you soak up every tasty morsel. Truly mouth-watering. For pasta, we chose the Creste Di Gallo with Duck Bolognese. One serving was plenty for two. The macaroni was perfect, hand-made at the restaurant. The Bolognese was fresh and flavorful, neither too weak nor too strong. Main course was North Sea salmon, which tasted fresh, was lightly seasoned and cooked perfectly. We had gluten-free chocolate cake, which was smooth and moist, and an olive oil cake, also moist and slightly lemony. Coffee was served in a French press, and was smooth and rich, without any bitterness. Our server was cheerful and informative; present but never intrusive. The atmosphere is modern, yet relaxed. We did not feel rushed or pressured. Importantly, all the ingredients are fresh, giving a sparkle of taste to every bite.

We have come several times and the service and food is always 5 star! One of the most authentic Northern Italian restaurants in the area. Everything is top notch! Such a wonderful family owned restaurant that we are so happy to continue to support. We are glad you are here in Zionsville!

Very cute place and super friendly staff! Wine was great and will definitely be going back for dinner.

Absolutely loved the meal and the service was exceptional. I had the Lumanche with Pesto and garden vegetables. It was fantastic. Really enjoyed the unique Olive Oil cake with Pistachio Gelato that was recommended by server.

Fantastic food and wine and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Be sure to order dessert and check out their vinyl collection!

So nice to have this little gem installed in Zionsville! Had a wonderful dinner there tonight and our server, Katelyn, was knowledgeable and so fun and friendly. The fried olives are a must and the duck bolonese was fabulous! give it a try. you won't be disappointed.