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Bocca

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122 E 22nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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About this place Bocca

Bocca in Indianapolis is a delightful Italian restaurant that welcomes LGBTQ+ travelers. It's a place where you can expect a gourmet dining experience, with beautifully presented dishes that have been praised by many visitors. While some find the prices a bit steep, the quality of the food and the overall dining experience, including well-crafted drinks, often justify the cost for those seeking a special meal. The atmosphere at Bocca is consistently noted as nice, with small tables adorned with cloths and candles, creating an intimate setting. The service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to ensure guest satisfaction, including accommodating dietary needs like allergies and celiac disease. It's a gem that has transformed from a previous establishment into a highly recommended Italian find, perfect for celebrations or a memorable evening out.

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4.6
★★★★★
309 reviews

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Carlos Santoyo
Carlos Santoyo Aug 2026
★★★★★

Very rich and comforting.

Robbin Dickson
Robbin Dickson Aug 2026
★★★★★

The food was great! Prices were a bit steep but you can chalk that up to it obviously being a gourmet meal. This is not like Olive Garden or other places like that. Little tables with little table clothes and small candles lit on the tables. It is an elegant place but laid back. No dress code but I would recommend dressing in business casual because we called ahead and asked if there was a dress code since we were at Gencon and had on jeans and t ahirts, and the person answering the phone told us that as long as we had on a shirt we would be allowed in. She was funny. However, it did seem like we looked a bit out of place, so wear something a little dressier. The service was good, they don't bother you alot and I like that. You have to request bread with your meal, if you want it by the way or at least we did. Not sure if it is standard and the server forgot or if it does not come with the meal and it is an extra. We did not look at the ticket to see if we were charged. Regardless, we will be back if we are ever in Indianapolis again. Also, if you want to sit outside, they only allow outside seating before a certain time. You can make reservations online. -The Critical Dicksons

Christie Lodics
Christie Lodics Jul 2026
★★★★★

This is a hidden gem! What used to be a different restaurant has turned into Ana amazing Italian find! Had not even been by here in a few years and was delighted to see it had changed into an Italian restaurant. The drinks were awesome, including everyone getting happy hour aperol spritz!! They even have towers of 5 spritz's!!! Nice! Our waitress was amazing and attentive, but allowed us time to talk and enjoy the wonderful evening in the outside seating. PROS: Easy parking Lots of good food choices Happy hour spritz's Good outdoor seating Small bar inside, nice CONS: Smaller restaurant, so make a reservation

Kari McElroy
Kari McElroy Jul 2026
★★★★★

Oof… Honestly, seeing the other reviews, I'm genuinely wondering if we just came in on an off night. But I know that I'm disappointed and out a lot of money for a meal and I wouldn't want somebody else to have the same experience. So, here are the positives: the atmosphere is lovely and the patio is comfy and beautiful. The spritz tower seems cool as hell, although I will say the spritz I had wasn't my favorite in the universe. Now, the down sides: I do think we maybe just didn't have the best server. Everyone around us got bread and oil with their meals and we did not. We saw every other server at least twice as often as ours. The arancini was mushy and flavorless. Now, this is definitely my mistake: I ordered the scallops with risotto after recognizing that the arancini (made with risotto) wasn't good. So, that's on me. But the scallops themselves were overcooked and stringy. The seasoning was great, though, so they're on the right track! I do wonder if this is more of a pasta place, because the pasta my husband got was super fresh and bright. But for nearly $200 before tip, I don't think I could recommend a place that was patchy/mediocre. But, please, take with a grain of salt that this may have just been an off night since it is my only experience here.

Christopher Aragon
Christopher Aragon Jul 2026
★★★★★

Food was excellent but I do think it was overpriced. I think bringing the prices down a bit would help.

Paula Birdsong
Paula Birdsong Jul 2026
★★★★★

We celebrated my daughter's 22nd birthday here. The food was beautifully presented, but was just ok. The drinks were really good and the atmosphere is nice. We got the Chicken and Burrata flatbread and Calamari for appetizers. I got the Pollo Di Zio chicken breast stuffed with salami, prosciutto, spinach, & mozzarella; truffle mushroom risotto, broccolini, vodka cream. Sounds amazing, was just ok. The risotto was fantastic! It was ok and the prices weren't outrageous, but read the fine print before you make a reservation.

Luis Gerardo Mendivil
Luis Gerardo Mendivil Jul 2026
★★★★★

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