In the heart of Greenwood at 201 N. Madison Avenue, La Trattoria Italian Restaurant has been a local favorite for more than two decades. It is a family-owned Italian steakhouse, and the owners' oldest son, Nathan, runs the kitchen as head chef.
If you're exploring the best Indianapolis suburbs, Greenwood deserves a spot on your list, and La Trattoria is a big reason why.
A Taste of Tradition
La Trattoria opened in 2000 in what used to be a house, and the room still feels like one: familiar faces, the smell of garlic and butter, and a welcome that turns first-timers into regulars fast. The restaurant survived a real scare when a fire hit on April 20, 2007. The family rebuilt quickly and was back open by that November.
If you're on the hunt for the best pizza in Indiana, La Trattoria's kitchen proves that authentic Italian cooking goes well beyond the pie.
Comfort Meets Class on the Menu
The menu splits the difference between Italian classics and grilled steaks. Regulars point to the Chicken De Florencia, a spinach-and-cheese stuffed chicken breast over fettuccine Alfredo, and the Italian Sausage Special served over spaghetti. Pasta lovers will also find baked rigatoni, lasagna, and manicotti.
The steaks are the other half of the story. Filets come in 8, 12, and 16 ounce cuts and earn regular praise. Don't skip the house salad with its homemade peppercorn ranch, or the warm bread with olive oil for dipping.
Planning Your Visit
La Trattoria is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 9:30 p.m. It is closed Sunday and Monday. It is an easy pick for a special occasion or a simple bowl of pasta on a weeknight.
Looking for more to do in the area? Nearby Bargersville offers small-town charm and local wineries like Mallow Run, while Franklin is just a short drive south with its own lineup of local eats, including the popular Burger Poet. And if you're catching a show at the Greenwood Amphitheater, La Trattoria makes for the perfect pre-show dinner.
