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Wine Spectator Award-Winning Restaurants in Indianapolis

Browse Wine Spectator Restaurant Award holders in Indianapolis through this list of 5 restaurants, including Harry & Izzy's, St. Elmo Steak House and Vida. Several are Downtown Indianapolis or Wholesale District, and many also have recognition from Opinionated About Dining. We choose venues by weighing recognition from independent critics, guides and awards.

Entries appear in alphabetical order. Each shows the venue's town or city, a short description and awards from independent sources, including Wine Spectator.

How this list is chosen: Every restaurant here holds a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award. When more qualify than the list can hold, En Primeur Club chooses among them by weighing recognition from independent critics, guides and awards. Entries appear in alphabetical order.

  • Harry & Izzy's

    Indianapolis, United States

    Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

    Harry & Izzy's on Indianapolis's northeast side occupies a well-worn spot in the city's casual-upscale dining conversation, where direct American hospitality meets a menu built for reliably satisfying evenings. Located at 4050 E 82nd St, the restaurant draws regulars and first-timers alike to a format that prioritizes comfort and familiarity over experimentation. For a broader view of Indianapolis dining, see our full city guide.

  • Nesso Italian Kitchen

    Indianapolis, United States

    Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

    Nesso occupies a deliberate position in Indianapolis's evolving bar scene, drawing attention through the depth and curation of its spirits program rather than spectacle. Located at 339 S Delaware St in downtown Indianapolis, it represents the city's shift toward collection-driven drinking culture, where what's behind the bar matters as much as what's in the glass.

  • St. Elmo Steak House

    Indianapolis, United States

    Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

    One of Indianapolis's most enduring dining institutions, St. Elmo Steak House has operated from its South Illinois Street address since 1902, earning consecutive recognition on Opinionated About Dining's Casual North America list. The kitchen centers on dry-heat steakhouse technique, and the room carries the particular weight of a place that has outlasted every dining trend the city has seen in a century.

    Also recognized by Opinionated About Dining

  • The Fountain Room

    Indianapolis, United States

    Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

    The Fountain Room on Massachusetts Avenue occupies a distinct position in Indianapolis's dinner scene: an American table with a wine program built around 150-plus French and Californian selections, mid-range pricing, and a kitchen led by Chef Ricky Martinez. Ownership by Perry and Blake Fogelsong, with Katie Forman managing both the floor and the wine list, gives the operation an unusually consolidated voice.

  • Vida

    Indianapolis, United States

    Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

    Since 2016, Vida has held a AAA Four Diamond rating and built its reputation on a rotating six-course tasting menu alongside a seasonal à la carte program, both anchored in modern American cooking with produce sourced from local farmers and an in-house hydroponic wall. The wine collection extends into rare spirits territory, placing it in the upper tier of Indianapolis dining rooms.

    Also recognized by James Beard Award, OpenTable

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