Napolese - Indianapolis

I had a fantastic lunch at Napolese in the Keystone Crossing mall with my wife. We kicked things off with some olives, which I enjoyed on my own since she's not a fan. Our cocktails were perfectly crafted; I savored a classic house Manhattan while she delighted in her Napolese Spritz. The meatball appetizer was a delicious beginning, and I really enjoyed the beet salad that followed. However, the highlight of the meal was my wife's Margherita pizza—simple yet incredibly tasty. We finished with a Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, chocolate gelato, and candied pistachios, all of which were exceptional. If you're in the Keystone Crossing area, you should definitely check out Napolese. It's a great spot for a relaxed yet flavorful dining experience. P.S. The service is outstanding!

We also ordered a couple of salads, the Brussels and the chop, and both were excellent. Then we shared three different pizzas, all of which were amazing. I ate until I thought I might explode! Our server was exceptional, and the restaurant had a cozy, inviting atmosphere—perfect for a date night with its dim lighting. Overall, it was a five-star experience, and I can't wait to go back!

I've been drawn back to Napolese again and again! Their salads and pizzas—referred to as "pies"—never fail to impress me in both size and flavor. The wood-charred taste of the pizza crust is incredibly delicious and truly addictive. My salad came with a generous serving of feta, and the slices of smoked salmon added a delightful smoky flavor. I savored every bite and loved the fresh arugula combination. We sat outside on a perfect summer evening, which made it even better. I highly recommend Napolese; I feel like a broken record, but I just can’t resist the amazing food!

Napolese offers one of my favorite salads! The half size Veggie Chop is the perfect meal and never fails to impress. If you enjoy beets and butternut squash, this salad is absolutely delicious. I typically substitute the bleu cheese for Parmesan since I'm not a fan of bleu cheese. Most of the time, we order salads and share a margarita pizza. The crust-to-topping ratio is always just right and full of flavor. We love dining outside when the weather is nice. The service is consistently friendly and excellent!

My experience at the restaurant was average, but I suspect we might have made some poor choices with our orders. The place has potential. The MEATBALLS served with tomato sauce and parmesan were delicious, though I wish there had been more cheese. The MERIDIAN KESSLER pizza, which featured mushrooms, Italian sausage, and provolone, was very heavy on the cheese, but the mushrooms were fantastic. I would definitely try a different pizza next time. On the other hand, the HOUSE CHOPPED SALAD, which included red leaf lettuce, chickpeas, roasted peppers, pancetta, pepperoni, Gorgonzola, and red wine vinaigrette, was really enjoyable. While the pepperoni was sometimes a bit overwhelming, I would order this salad again and may even try another one in the future.