The Old Spaghetti Factory
210 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225
The Old Spaghetti Factory Menu
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Address :
210 South Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN, 46225 - Phone (317) 635-6325
- Website https://www.osf.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Romantic
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Josh B.
The wife and I just came here for our anniversary and it was great. And when we got the bill we were very satisfied with the quality of the food and atmosphere and a cheap price! Will return here again.
(5)Elisa C.
I have been going to these since I was little. Same menu at every locations and the atmosphere looks the same. I enjoy their food and drinks. Honestly, some of their specialty drinks are pretty great. You can get a good buzz off of 1. Well, depending on your bartender I guess. I usually get the mizithra and brown butter dish, which is awesome. Their Caesar salad is huge for a side salad. I think they changed those, they use to be smaller and with tomatoes. Otherwise most things are the same as 20 years ago. So if you've been to one you've been to them all. If you haven't been I suggest you check it out at least once in your life. Good for dates, birthdays and different events. Kids seem to enjoy it as well.
(4)Allison S.
Was here a month or so ago for a conference, and my friends and I were looking for a decently priced meal within walking distance of our hotel (Union Station). The food was decent, the Mizithra cheese is especially good - but the salad was just ok. The ice cream was good though and I liked the decor considering its a chain, but I have had better food at similar places, so not sure if I'd make a return visit.
(3)Carey D.
Mmmm. The Old Spaghetti Factory is nothing special, so don't go if you are looking for gourmet Italian. However, if you want an affordable, tasty meal downtown in a unique atmosphere, make OSF a priority! If you have a big group of out-of-towners, this place would be a good bet. I love the decor at OSF. It feels really cozy with warm colors, and if you are lucky you will get to sit inside of the traincar or right next to it some of their plush Queen Anne's style chairs - those chairs are the best! Tommy O is right - the Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter Spaghetti is delish! I order the Italian Meatloaf and it comes with a nice portion of that on the side. The best thing about OSF is that every meal comes with your choice of iced tea or coffee, salad, bread and either spumoni or vanilla ice cream. Since the most expensive meal is around $13, this is a steal in downtown dining! If you go on a weekend though, be forewarned - you're going to wait for a long time during peak hours!
(4)Peter S.
They have some type of monster portions of garlic burnt butter spaghetti which I guess isn't too bad if you are carb loading. Not my first choice but I was starving and there are not too many options in Indy.
(2)TOMMY o.
i don't like tomato sauce, i LOVE the Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter on pasta & i order an Italian sauage on the side, & i LOVE you get a Complete Meal i love all the woods & huge Lamps/Lights hanging around
(5)Chuck C.
It's a chain restaurant and the food is just that, no real heart and soul go into the food. The room is fun and has a lot to keep your mind off the food and that's a good thing. If you have never eaten real home made Italian food, then it's OK. My advice is start looking for a small family run place that is making food from their heart for you! Remember to eat well and live well and please no chains!
(2)Stacy T.
Creamy Pesto salad dressing is amazing. I get a pint To-Go!!
(4)Sebas c.
I totally loved it! my first time in Indianapolis got even better when I got to be at this place. I am a fan of retro art and this place emulates it a 100%. right before we made our order (I am not really sure of what I ordered I think it was something with meatballs). The appetizer, garlic bread and butter, was unbelievable. I have never tried such tasty and delicious garlic bread. After 5 minutes we were out bread and the waitress was aking to bring one more basket. I keep a menu at home as a souvenir of my trip to Indi. I have no chance to be in Inidana so the only thing I keep is the menu and the good memories with my brazilian and American friends in such amazing place.
(5)Josh S.
It has become painfully obvious that Kyle V and I just don't agree on indy restaurants. If you're going to be a food snob....indy is not the place bro. OSF is what it is; good pasta served up en masse at a decent price. The indy location is pretty cool. So if you're looking for some decent pasta to feed your 20 kids downtown, OSF....and get yourself a cream soda biatch.
(4)Clayton S.
Good food and service, low prices for a decent downtown restaraunt.
(4)Kyle V.
If you've been to one I think you've been to all. This is the only OSF location in Indiana. How lucky was I to grow up near this place? The food is really nothing to speak about. It is slightly a grade higher than the best high school cafeteria meal you've ever had. But I guess I was into high school cafeteria food. I really like eating inside of the train car. The upstairs balcony bar is pretty awesome too.
(3)Todd R.
The Old Spaghetti Factory is a unique dining experience. I have dined on board of the old boxcar that they have in the middle of the restaurant and it makes you meal feel special. The food is not gourmet and is priced as such, but it is satisfying and served with a smile. It is better to go during the week for dinner because the crowds are smaller than on the weekend. It is a great restaurant to take little ones for a neat treat.
(4)Big D.
Count me in for full support of this great restaurant. All over the world, they are all the same...run well, fresh food, and quite tasty. cheap too! Great for a couple or a HUGE group. Enjoy!!!
(4)Ronald B.
Great good great historic building worth trip
(4)Clinton F.
I went to this OSF when I was here with the FFA National Convention 2009. I'd never been here, so I didn't know what to quite expect. I think we went here on a Friday night, so it was extremely crowded. There was no waiting room seats available, and it was a 30-45 minute wait to even get into the dining area. Once we were in, everything went very smoothly. I'd say we had a group of about 10 people. My spaghetti (very big serving) was excellent! Delicious ice cream, bread, and salad. I'm a pretty picky eater, so I decided to just get a plain spaghetti, with meat/sauce, and a simple salad, and I was very satisfied with my meal. I was surprised with OSF in some ways, though. I never knew it had an "old-fashioned" feel, like an old Cracker Barrrel, to it. But, that's fine with me. I just didn't really know what to expect. I enjoyed my visit!
(4)Stacy Q.
I love the location and atmosphere of the Old Spaghetti Factory - smack dab in the Wholesale District of downtown Indianapolis - in a very historic building. And for being downtown - the prices are very agreeable - especially for the amount of food you get. You will leave full, my friends. I love the cream sodas and the bread and garlic butter. One weekends this place can be packed - especially because it is a popular eatery for the many conference and event attendees who visit our city - so expect a line if you know some sort of event is going on downtown- AND they don't take reservations on the weekends - so don't try to throw a birthday party there either on the weekend - been there, tried that.
(4)kathy m.
An Indy tradition. We love the cable car, the beautiful lights, and the old world charm. It is so wonderful to be able to go to a historic building in the center of downtown, have a full meal with drink and dessert, and still have money left to go shopping! The food appeals to all ages--I've never met a kid that did not love the food. It is the security of the familiar for the kids combined with the beauty and charm of a nice restaurant for the adults. We have never been disappointed.
(5)Daniel N.
I LOOOOOOOVE OLS!!!! It is my favorite restaurant and I have traveled over an hour multiple times to be able to eat there. The interior is awesome, I love the food, and the atmosphere is perfect.
(5)Swt P.
I will never go there again. The taste is bland, the menu is boring.... I can have a much better spaghetti dish at home and buy myself an ice cream and Starbuck's coffee at a cheaper price. The only cool thing about this place is the interior. Other than that, this place should have improve their quality of spaghetti dishes and call themselves a spaghetti restaurant....
(1)Christen W.
My finance's and my new staple since our old Italian restaurant closed. The Mizithra and Brown Butter Spaghetti is an acquired taste I think. You either love it or you don't. My finance and I love it and we love the price. Our bill is usually $25 for the two of us, which is a great deal if you're looking for a decent sit-down place to eat.
(4)Megan M.
Great price, great atmosphere, great location....but the food could be improved and it took forever to get in. And WAYYYY too many kids running around.
(3)Dianah B.
James, the bartender is the best! Not only can he shake up a fabulous cocktail, but can run circles around all the other waiters!!! The food is wonderful, especially the mizithra cheese. Love the atmosphere and all the different light fixtures.
(5)Brian R.
We were presented with a menu and my first thought was wow, how is this so cheap. For about $10 or so I had soup, a chicken parm dinner with spaghetti and ice cream. I guess you get what you pay for though. There was not much about this meal that I really enjoyed. I later found out it was a chain restaurant. I would spend some extra cash to get some real Italian food elsewhere.
(2)Sam R.
Overall, disappointingly mediocre. You would think the Old Spaghetti Factory would be a gem...it has a perfect location, and seems like an institution...which, admittedly, it is, whether good or not. I expect spaghetti at a place that sells itself as a "spaghetti factory" to be super delicious, but the OST's spaghetti is anything but. Bland, boring, not enough sauce, not good enough sauce...just ew. The fettuccine is mildly better than the spaghetti, but nothing to cry home about. This is a place of tradition that families go to as a reunion. This is a place that Comic Con goers and other passersby in the area at various conventions go to. But this isn't a place that you should go to if you're looking for really good food...sadly.
(2)Kyle W.
Decided to try out The Old Spaghetti Factory as we had never been there before and we had some family in town. We went about 5:30 on a Saturday to try and beat some of the dinner rush and were very successful. It was a lucky thing too as there were apparently a number of high school proms that day. About 6 to 6:30, the place was packed with many people waiting for a table. The restaurant is really unique on the inside with how it is set up and it adds a level of character to the dining experience. There is an old trolley car inside the building with tables that you can be set at, which we all thought was pretty cool. The menu isn't huge in terms of choices as it boasts your typical Italian cuisine. The big draw is their 3-course meal that you can get for as little as $10.50. This includes unlimited bread, soup or salad, your entree, and ice-cream. I picked the Chicken Parmigiana and was somewhat satisfied. The portions were somewhat small, in my opinion, as the salad only took a few bites to finish. Everything tasted very good, however. My wife had the fettuccine alfredo which she said was also very good. I hate to compare The Old Spaghetti Factory to Olive Garden, but it definitely reminded me of it based on the menu choices. OG is just a tad more expensive, but you do receive larger portions. The wait staff was very friendly and kept our drinks filled regularly. Unfortunately I can't recall our waitresses name, but she was fun to talk to and had a great attitude. Everything was brought out quickly and piping hot. I should also note that there was a gentleman walking around creating balloon animals for kids, or anyone who wanted one. I would stop in again if I'm in the area and craving something Italian. Give it a shot!
(3)Tammy B.
This is a beautiful & very large restaurant. We visited for dinner on a Thursday and got seated immediately. Family friendly and good for large groups. Food was fairly priced, tasted delicious, & the portions were huge. Fresh bread, soup or salad, & ice cream come with a meal!
(4)Roberto N.
I've been thinking about eating here for days... The Mizithra (or Garlic Mizithra) dishes are really different, and amazingly tasty! I don't really even look at the menu- I go for this favorite. Don't forget to try the Spumoni ice cream for dessert. It really is a great way to end the meal.
(4)Hayat C.
I am from Denver Colorado and I eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory every month. I came to the Old Spaghetti Factory here in Indianapolis because I was visiting my family and I wanted to visit the nostalgia of this town. I'm giving this place three-star rating due to what happened during our visit. Our waiter was very nice but very busy and overworked. He did his best but the manager had to help out. So here's the story, when we walked in we were greeted and seated. We had to wait a little bit for our family so everything was smooth at the beginning, but the trouble started when we had to wait for refills on water. Then when we got our bread and salad and asked for a second loaf of bread, that took quite a long time to get it. I then asked for extra dressing, that took quite a long time as well. If the waiter had put extra dressing on my salad in the first place, he would not of had to bring the dressing back. We also ordered a refill on a root beer and that almost took a year to get!! Unfortunately, the salad was lacking. It needed more croutons, carrots and needed some baby greens. It was just iceberg lettuce. We also had ordered two Italian sodas and for $4.75 you get a free glass. We had to ask for clean glasses to take home. Wow! So that is the last negative thing that I have to say. Now to end on a positive note. The broccoli with the Mizithra and butter was absolutely scrumptious. I ordered the manager's special, half meat sauce half Mizithra butter and it was absolutely yummy. It was definitely better than the Spaghetti Factory in Denver. My mom ordered the managers special have clam sauce and half Mizithra butter and she said the clam sauce was way better than Denver. My cousin ordered the spinach tortellini and she says that it was quite yummy, too and my other cousin ordered the half spaghetti/half ravioli and he was quite pleased. Also, the Italian sodas, and those were really good. So to wrap it up, that is all I really have to say. I will come back to Indianapolis in a few years and I will definitely come back to visit again and hopefully the salad will be better by then.
(3)Jnana S.
Dinner was great! I got the chicken Marsala and Lasagna! The Lasagna had a classic taste and the chicken Marsala wine sauce was very favorable. The best part was the Italian ice cream you get at the end. Yummy! I will definitely go back
(3)Chad E.
While in Indy we stopped here for lunch. I tried the lasagna and the chicken marsala. The meal overall was very average and bland. The most enjoyable part of the meal was the orange Italian soda, the fresh bread, and the ice cream. The service was good, but the meal was overpriced. Will not be returning, but at least I have a souvenir glass from the Italian soda.
(2)Michelle Q.
This is the perfect location for a family evening. It has the fun booths, balloon animals, and a gorgeous view of the Circle of Lights on the monument. They can be a bit crowded so plan to sign in and walk around downtown enjoying the sights for about half hour. Love the text when table is ready! The spaghetti and meatballs was a family favorite. There was nothing gourmet or spectacular about the menu but it did offer safe, comfortable favorites which is what we wanted for our group. The cheese garlic bread was a big hit with our table and was extremely convenient for a bustling group of toddlers with the precut slices.
(4)Kim K.
Family friendly. Fairly priced. Fun atmosphere. When I am faced with choosing a place that can seat a larger group quickly; when the whole family is dining with us from grandmas to grandkids; and cost is a factor, Old Spaghetti Factory is one of my top suggestions. They do not take reservations, but if theres is a wait, it is usually not long, even for groups. Their food is not something I would write home about, but it's enjoyable and there are a wide variety of options that are a great value. For a set cost (around $10-12) you get a 3 course meal: soup or salad (I crave their house dressing, a creamy pesto dressing), fresh baked bread with garlic butter, entree of your choosing (try out their famous Mizithra and brown butter- or be adventurous and try out the Manager's Favorite: get half of the Mizithra and Brown Butter and another sauce of your choosing on the other half!) and dessert (the spumoni is always delicious)! It is also fun when you are lucky enough to get seated in the old-fashioned trolley car that doubles as a dining hall!
(4)Amanda B.
they pack people in like sardines, so it can be loud, but the food is good and the atmosphere is nice. In all the times I've been here, I've never heard them sing happy birthday less then 3 times, so be prepared for that all night. *bonus points if you get to sit under any of the light fixtures that look straight out of a bordello.
(4)Tom B.
This place is an old favorite, going back to the mid 80's as a student at DePauw. We sat in the train car, and were promptly acknowledged and served. I'm sure the pasta here isn't the same caliber that you might find at high-end Italian restaurants, but that's not really what this restaurant is all about. It's about getting a satisfying meal at a reasonable price, in a very cool setting. I had the standard spaghetti and meat sauce - nothing special, but I really loved it. Their sauces are just the right amount of sugar and Italian spices. The pasta is nice and firm, with great flavor. Another great meal from a downtown Indy classic.
(4)Richard B.
The food is great but they could give a bit per order. Very busy and don't go on a Friday night you might have a bit of a wait getting a table. Price is good but like I said before they could give a larger order.mWe loved the garlic bread also.
(4)Seth S.
Classic place to visit in downtown Indy! Relaxed atmosphere, affordable with a rustic retro feel inside. Walking distance, just blocks from LOS or the convention center. Lasagna is perfect and save room because ice cream is complimentary following your meal! If you're lucky you may even get seated in the trolley!
(4)Sarah C.
Affordable and delicious. I have only been to The Old Spaghetti Factory twice, but I have been pleased each time. For under $15, I could have a salad, bread, huge serving of pasta and a dessert to top it off. I recently learned that they don't take reservations, which could be a blessing or a curse. In my most recent case, a friend and I wanted to go to dinner on Valentine's Day and we knew - for a fact - that most restaurants would be packed. Thankfully we were able to get into the Spaghetti Factory immediately. We chose to sit in the bar area upstairs, which turned out to be equally as nice as the regular seating below. I actually told me family today that this would be a great place for us to go - considering we're a family of six and no matter what, going out to eat is pricey. This way, we can have a good meal downtown and not feel like we broke the bank. My only downfall was the service. Everyone was super nice - so that's great. The issue was that they really didn't seem on top of their game. Some forgetfulness was observed, but hey - everyone's human. All in all, I really enjoy this place and let's be honest - who doesn't love pasta?
(4)Leslie H.
Definitely a family friendly restaurant. Plus the value of your money with the food that you get goes a long way. I love the fact that they have a complete meal. For one flat price, you get some bread, a drink, salad/soup, entree, and dessert. They probably have my most fave pasta of all time: spaghetti in brown butter with mizithra cheese. It's so good! Way too delish! They get the cheese all the way from Greece and you can buy a half pound for you to take home.
(5)Susan D.
The spaghetti factory struck me as being very like the others that I've been to over the years in its decor. We enjoyed an appetizer of chopped olives on crusty bread. The table bread was delicious! I had a very tasty Alfredo dish. The server was irreverent in a very funny and acceptable way.
(3)Melissa H.
We came to Indianapolis to visit the children's museum (which rocked). We are staying nearby at the JW Marriott but had to get out of the hotel because the cheerleader convention is not conducive to relaxation. With the convention in town, all of the restaurants are slammed. We were (understandably) advised our wait would be about 35 minutes. They took our cell # and said we would get a text when our table was ready, which I love way more than the typical buzzing coaster notification. We were seated much earlier and the hostess, despite them being shorthanded and inundated with cheerleaders, was awesome. Our order was taken promptly and our food arrived quickly. There is a guy walking around making some amazing balloon animals, although he didn't visit our table. I got the baked lasagna and it was wonderful! The only criticism I have is just based on personal taste because their sauce has chunks of tomato in it and that's just not something I'm crazy about, but it was easy to eat around them.
(4)Roger S.
The Old Spaghetti Factory has always been one of our favorite family friendly places to eat in Indianapolis. This visit had some noteworthy pros and cons. The cons: the salad had a strange plastic taste. I couldn't figure out if it was the salad dressing or the salad itself. My wife's Caesar salad was fine. Our kids had apple sauce, which they wouldn't eat. I tried it and found it to be warm and had a very odd taste. We were also seated near the kitchen. I think they stick groups with kids in this undesirable location. Through most of our meal, we could hear the staff talking and laughing loudly. That made it difficult to enjoy our meal. The pros: Our server was fantastic. Not only was she very attentive, but she also took the time to engage us in appropriate and enjoyable conversation making us feel very welcome. Our orders all arrived as expected and the pasta was perfect. The bread was delicious. Overall, it was a good experience, but I would not want to sit near the kitchen again.
(3)Andrew D.
I'm really love how this place looks a lot and the service was excellent.I really really loved the lasagna here you could tell they made their own sause and I like the idea of a salad ice cream and meal pretty wrll the food was really good my only and its a very little complient is that the portion was to small but yeah that's not a bad thing either. The salad seemed bag made but other than that I really enjoyed and it. And will be back.
(4)Ken B.
Visited on a Friday with some friends. We had reservations and there was no wait, so we were seated rather quickly. I had the sausage cannelloni special and it was absolutely delicious. I also had a Caesar salad, but it was just okay. My friends shared the lasagna and they liked it a lot. The bread they served before the meal was extremely fresh. The ice cream after our meal was also very good. Service was prompt and pleasant. We didn't have to wait at all for drinks or food. The decor was really cool and I was jealous that we didn't get a table in the trolley that exists in the middle of the restaurant. The ambience was nice, it wasn't too loud or too quiet. Altogether we had a really good meal and after we were finished eating we hung around and chatted for awhile because the atmosphere was nice. I hope to return in the near future.
(5)F Dane W.
Service was prompt. Very nice place. The dry Greek cheese is nasty. The cheese bread was good. My salad was watery like it had been frozen and thawed out.
(3)Katie R.
The food is so underwhelming in comparison to the atmosphere. The salad was very bland, not much different than a pre-made Dole salad, out of a bag. The service was fairly average l, but I'd imagine that varies from server to server of course. I feel like this place has just kind of went downhill the past few years. Overall, just wasn't what I was expecting it to be.
(3)John D.
Ate here on 5/24/15. I can't find anything good to say about this place. Lettuce in salad was brown. Entree served luke warm and taste was poor. Service was absolutely terrible and it did not seem to be a busy night.
(1)Michael B.
You could do much worse but also much better eating downtown. The Good: location is great and ambiance inside is unique and cool. Sat inside the train car - even better. Prices are very reasonable to cheap for the amount of food you get between entrees, soup or salad, bread and dessert. Food is not a disaster by any means (high praise)! but anyone that previously referenced cafeteria food / Fazoli's is pretty spot on. The Bad: Service is well-intentioned but slow. Better options in downtown area unless you need space for a big group or have lots of kids. Buca di Beppo does this type of food better nearby with in my opinion a better menu. The location drives a lot of big group traffic and it seems like their strategy is based on feeding lots of people versus doing a great job at it.
(3)Amy V.
This place was "okay." We came in as a walk-in - not knowing what to expect - and I am not sure if its anywhere we would return to very soon. The food was bland (not bad, just not delicious) and it was extremely quick - like a fast food restaurant. However, the service was very great and the restaurant was very cool looking! I would recommend more for families than a date night.
(3)Ashley M.
YUM YUM YUM!!! The food was amazing and the service was fast and friendly! The server went out of his way to suggest things and make sure we enjoyed our meal knowing it was my first time visiting. I highly recommend this awesome and very classic restaurant!
(5)Truly D.
Great atmosphere...This place has been open for a long time if the decor is original...Love all the woodwork! I had garlic shrimp fettuccine and it was good but not to die for. I especially like the meals are served with dessert too and the spumone was on point. Service wasn't impressive which is why I don't want to give another star. Booths are great for party of 2 but not fir 4 grown adults. I'd go back...
(3)Grant K.
I had high hopes for this place, but the sauce let me down. I had the rich & meaty pasta with a couple meatballs extra on the side. I honestly would've rather had some Prego on it. I will, however, give them props for the meatballs as they were well seasoned and went really well in the spaghetti to add some flavor. My wife and I also got a half decanter of their berry sangria, which was a bit strong, but still delicious. The price for the amount of food you receive was pretty fair considering you get a small baguette with butter complimentary along with your choice of soup or salad, as well as a small cup of ice cream topped with a trickle of syrup afterwards. The service was casual and friendly. Not intimidating at all. I would overall recommend going here for a try at least once for yourself to get your own opinion as I'm teetering in both directions as to whether it was truly good or just mostly bad.
(3)Paul W.
This place is exceptional for its food, prices and service. I had the Mizuthra Cheese spaghetti and it was the food of gods. We do not have a factory near my house but whenever I am in a town with one, I always try to dine there.
(5)Al M.
I have been coming to this "Spaghetti House" for many years going way back to when I lived "Nap-Town". I was first attracted by the many architectural oddities inside this downtown eatery : Eastlake Victorian-era antique furniture, art nouveau-inspired chandeliers, stained glass windows and the omnipresent exposed red brick walls throughout. I was glad to see that the Victorian-era charm remains. However, we immediately noticed numerous red flags upon entering this establishment for dinner prime time on a Thursday night. First, there was no one present at the hostess station to greet us or seat us. After an awkward 3 minutes of standing there, we had to walk deep into the dining area to flag down a server who in turn found the hostess. Strike 1. Once seated, I could tell that no one from the wait staff knew we were seated as another 5 minutes crawled by without as much as a glass of water or a menu. Again, we had to chase down a server to let him know we were seated. Strike 2. Once we placed our order, the rest of our dinner went quite well and without a hitch. The whole wheat pasta w/ marinara was "right there" and our server was very attentive for the balance of the evening which served to bump up this review rating from 1 to 2 struggling stars. This experience was a clear example of a restaurant's managers forgetting about their customers. Hopefully, the manager or owner will see this review and jump on the situation.
(2)Ranjana C.
Was able to seat us fast despite it being a busy weekend (St. Patrick's Day) and being a larger group, which was nice. Was disappointed they didn't have Italian soda and was also disappointed that there was only 5 pieces of shrimp on their alfredo pasta. Always a good deal for the money though!
(3)Veronica M.
This is a great place to go if you have kids. The menu is very child friendly, and my kids loved the cotton candy limeade. It's located right in downtown Indy, as is walkable from most downtown locations, like Circle Center, Lucas Oil, and the Convention Center. My children really liked the atmosphere and it was a relaxing place to eat. The food was hit and miss. I really enjoyed the crab stuffed ravioli. My husband loved the sauce on his pasta but didn't care for the meatballs. My son got the mac 'n cheese, and it tasted like boxed cheese, which was disappointing. Overall, we would be back if we were in the area.
(4)Kari W.
Service lacking. Generic food. Hair in ice cream. Had to ask for a refill a couple times before one was brought. Food was nothing special, and very generic tasting. Not worth the price at all. There was a large hair in my ice cream at the end of my meal, and all I was offered was an "oh, sorry"... Not that I expect my meal to be free because or it or anything, but that is just disgusting and unacceptable to me, and there should have been more than an "oh sorry". The meatballs were huge, and the cotton candy limeade was neat. The building and decor were cool too. We won't be back.
(2)Taylor R.
The old spaghetti factory is one of the best Italian places around. The style of the restaurant is very vintage and classic. Their pasta is amazing and they also serve fresh bread before you meal! Every time I go I always have great service. If you are looking for a great experience and great food I would definitely recommend going here!
(4)Donna W.
I feel that I'm being generous by giving this place 2 stars. Let me be clear: The 2 stars are for the building and only the building. We sat in the trolley and it was magnificent. My kids loved it. The building is stunning, and even with horrible food I have to suggest everyone come here once- just for the building and the ambiance. But the food... the food is bad. Like, I could take a $1 can of sauce and a $1 pound of spaghetti and make better. I ordered a caesar salad and was brought a garden salad along with the rest of my family. The food is cheap, which is good, because it tastes bland and off. If you want good food, do not come here. If you want great ambiance, come here once just so you can always remember the stunning building. It's worth the awful food. Bottom line: Yes, I recommend you come here, but not for the food. Sure, order dinner but don't expect it to taste good. Enjoy the building and the view. Maybe drink several glasses of wine. The bread is ok. Have wine and bread in a pretty building. And then don't come here again because it's not worth a 2nd visit. Ever. For any reason.
(2)Sara P.
I hadn't been here in years and wanted to go back. My memory of the food must have been severely distorted by my adolescence. The Food The salad was boring bagged lettuce with some hard croutons, the lasagna was soggy and flavorless, the chicken marsala was salty and the chicken appeared to have been cooked hours/days ago. Overall disappointing experience. I would have rather gone to Fazolis. The Service I didn't remember OSF being fast food, literally. We ordered and the salads and bread were brought out way too quickly to have been made to order. I had taken about four bites of my salad and then our entrees were served. I felt like it was being rushed out. The waitress was entirely too casual and only came to the table once other than serving the food. We arrived and left within 35 minutes total...on a Friday night. I should have just stuck with my childhood memory.
(1)Ashley S.
Eh. Not terribly impressed with this visit. Service was passable (it was fairly busy, so I cut him some slack), but food was sub par. The garlic mizithra was pretty outstanding, but their special of andouille Mac n cheese was laughable. There were maybe 10 little chunks of andouille in the dish, and it had very little flavor. My children had applesauce that had a metallic flavor as well as something that appeared to be ricotta floating in it. They wouldn't eat it, nor did I expect them to. There was one exceptional server, who although not ours, stopped to check on us every time he walked past. He even brought our children extra crayons just because he thought they needed them. Awesome job!
(3)Robert N.
Seated quickly however service quite slow and behind with serving drinks and bread/butter. Waited close to 45 minutes for main course. Food was ok. Prices reasonable.
(3)Joel F.
Great placed tucked away along Meridian St. We decided to hit this place up as we waited for the fireworks on the 4th. We ended up sitting in the bar area upstairs. The booth we chose was a little awkward as the seats were higher than the table. But it wasn't a deal breaker. Our server quickly came to our table and took our drink order. She was very friendly and up beat. All meals come with salad, bread, and spumoni...which is nice. Our order came out quickly and had good flavor. Our drinks never saw empty either, and empty plates were quickly removed from our table. If you're looking for a decent & affordable Italian restaurant in downtown Indy that also has good service... this is the plae for you.
(4)Paula M.
I had high hopes for this historical "yummy" place, but I was wrong on liking it. The Mizithra Cheese had a unique flavor. It was bathed in too much butter and had an excess amount that I could have given myself a facial (if that was a trend). The dim lighting made me feel like I was eating in a cave with other creepy people (we visited during the weekend of Gen Con). The meat sauce wasn't too amazing. It's a pasta sauce that lives on the corner of fast food style sauce (like Fazoli) and forgettable sauce (Luca Pizza). My boyfriend told me the flavor used to be a lot better with better portions. For $30 we should have been elsewhere.
(2)Chris K.
Affordable Italian, good downtown location
(4)Talitha H.
Service was great. Very quick and responsive to requests. The chicken breast fettuccine was very tasty. Even though we had a large group they took care of us for everything.
(5)Sunah K.
Came here for a work holiday party on a busy Saturday night, so maybe not a great representation of typical dining experience. We sat in the regular dining area with a bunch of little tables pushed together. My toddler admired the traincar seats from afar... I had the the mushroom spaghetti but I guess i should have ordered the Mizithra? My noodles were overcooked for my taste and my sauce was a bit bland. Sliced button mushrooms we scattered on top, also without much seasoning. My son liked it, but I can't say I have the same taste as my 2 year old. We both liked the Spumoni ice cream tho :) We probably won't come here unless it's for the kids, and hopefully on a weekinight. Prices are affordable. Meals come with salad, drink, and ice cream
(3)Rebecca B.
We were in Indy for the greening of the canal and decided to take a cab to the Old Spaghetti Factory. I love the charm of the place. It has velour booths and old wooden furniture. The service is great, a bit slow in the beginning but it was so worth it. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the whole menu and gave us some great suggestions. There was a short wait time for our food. Everything was excellent and so delicious. I suggest the Mizithra spaghetti and the Spumoni Ice cream. We will be back again!
(5)Garvy S.
Went here right after we watched X-Men last flight. it was 10 pm and surprisingly being in downtown Indy, there are many places open late on a Saturday. Loved also we were seated right away! love it when I don't have to wait. It was kind of late already so I didn't want to overstuff myself with food so I made my boyfriend split something with me. We decided on the chicken masala and lasagna platter that came with a Cesar salad. the portions were perfect for both of us, what I don't understand is the 1.50 charge for splitting the food?? the food was decent. it came out hot, and the lasagna I liked, the chicken masala, not to much. Not sure why. Must be that mushroom sauce they put. But overall the waitress was attentive, made sure my water was filled and made sure are dishes were cleared. Would come back again.
(4)Anish S.
WOW!! Awesome food and very, very reasonable prices. I went there with the wife when she came down to visit me when I was working on a project. I heard about it from someone that worked on the project that was local and we stopped on our way to the Pacers game and def one of the best spots I ever ate at. I'll always remember it and you have to try the garlic cheese bread. I could've dined on that alone. Next time I'm back in town, def a again spot. Only downside was the seating if you are in a group, but we walked upstairs to the bar and got a table in a few minutes.
(5)Becky Y.
Pee before you get there, as their bathrooms reek of the putrid stench of ancient piss that hasn't been properly sanitized in MONTHS ... snotty hostess Rebecca blamed it on the sewers but, hello, bad sewer stench is fecal / methane, duh. The 'food' is INEDIBLE - it's WORSE than dog food. What they call 'chicken' is breaded PARTS (chopped up skin, fat, and the discarded crap), like McDonald's uses for their nuggets. BARF! Their 'brown butter' is NOTHING MORE THAN SALAD OIL, with some nasty brown coloring added making it taste and smell like the junk that settles to the bottom of a deep fat fryer (probably IS, for the way it tastes). Don't believe me? Ask for a side of it and taste for yourself. This place is a TRAVESTY to diners around the globe. It's NASTY FOUL shatty 'stuff' you'd scrape off your shoe, not EAT! Avoid this place like the plague. Godawful ...
(1)Sara A.
Wow! Called for reservations for this evening and was very rudely told no reservations would be taken until after 9pm. Really??
(1)Stacy P.
So I tend to avoid Italian restaurants like the plague because of the usually lacking options that I am provides. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the Spaghetti Factory offered a gluten free menu, which included not only pasta, but Italian sausage as well. The prices were pretty decent. The meal include salad, bread for the carb lovers, and a choice of spumoni or vanilla ice cream for dessert. The service was good. I do have to give the server props for noticing that there was a blue cheese crumble in my salad and got me a new one prior to serving it. One of the downsides to this restaurant is the location of the bathroom. It is located outside the restaurant down a flight of stairs, but there is an elevator for those who have difficulty with stairs. The meal was good and a nice change of pace from other downtown restaurants. While it seems a little cheesy, but it was fun to eat dinner in the wooden trolley car.
(3)Stacy J.
Where to go with a child on a night out in downtown Indy?? Answer is The Old Spaghetti Factory (and if you can reserve a seat in the trolly car, your child might be Thrilled!) BEST PART: "Enjoy Our Complete Meal! All of our entrées come with hot fresh baked bread, soup or a crisp green salad with a choice of dressing, coffee, hot tea, iced tea or milk, and our signature spumoni ice cream for dessert." This visit we had: No.1 The Premier - Our special recipe Lasagna and Chicken Marsala. $13.95 Lasagna was fantastic, but I wasn't as thrilled about the Chicken Marsala Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine - Succulent large shrimp on a bed of fettuccine noodles, covered with our homemade garlic & cream sauce with hints of shallots, lemon and white wine. Topped with freshly shredded Romano cheese. $13.50 New to the menu, and very tasty, but I could get tired of eating too much of this. Ravioli - Spinach and cheese ravioli topped with tomato sauce. VERY, very tasty! I definitely could eat this until I popped! And today we had a VERY sweet and polite server who was attentive and had fun with our child! BONUS: She noticed our child was a bit squirmy and seemed hungry AS SOON as we sat down, so she got us crackers and bread right away for her! Did the trick!! GREAT THINKING, great service!! Thanks!!! See ya again, probably the next time we have our child downtown!!
(4)Randy B.
For an Italian restaurant, their food doesn't seem to have much flavor...With that being said, their food is good, but there are better places for Italian food! Their bread and ice cream are great! The decor is fun; I love all of the different styles of lighting and great architectural features the place has! Keeps your eyes busy!
(3)Jake K.
As a child, my parents used to take me to one of these where I would always order spaghetti with meat sauce and spumoni ice cream for dessert. Trudging around Indy, I happened across one of these and decided to go for old time's sake. The staff was friendly - I wouldn't expect Boston courtesy in the Midwest - and the decor standard for this type of joint. When I sat, it did take a bit before I had water and a menu, but I was in no rush that evening. Having more grown up tastes, I ordered a half and half with the spaghetti with meat sauce and mizithra cheese and brown butter. Neither disappointed and I left full, tipsy, and in a carb coma (I forgot to mention the bottle of wine). The meal didn't break the bank either - with a bottle on special, I paid $40 with tax and tip.
(3)Sam D.
This restaurant has a special place in my heart and stomach. I went there for the first time about six years ago and I met my first love: brown buttered pasta with mizithra cheese...holy crap! This dish is that of legend!! Ive been there for my birthday now about five times and that was even my pre-prom night dinner with my date before heading out to prom. The staff is always accommodating and helpful, the food is outstanding (you get bread and ice cream with your meal) and the atmosphere is unforgettable. I will be back again....and again...and again...
(5)Kinsey C.
Avoid. Seriously people, if you can have your pick of restaurants downtown, why would you choose this place? A chain with bland food but friendly service. The service gets them the second star. I came here for a birthday dinner for a friend (her choice). I started with an overpriced beer (don't wanna pay 6 bucks for a Blue Moon). One thing this place has going for it is that each entree is served with warm bread, a soup or salad and ice cream for dessert. The "salad" was just iceberg lettuce drenched in ranch dressing with croutons. My fettucine alfredo was bland, and I would not recommend. I did like the ice cream, but it's pretty hard to mess up scooping ice cream. Okay, so I'm being harsh. This place was just not worth the time or money. I'd never choose to come here. Our server was great though, really friendly and accomodating. For my girlfriend's birthday, one of the servers came and sang Happy Birthday to her. That was nice, but the table next to us was also celebrating a birthday and several staff members came out to sing to the birthday girl. It seemed awkward like "why didn't they do that for us?" Rant over. Don't come here. Just don't. Go somewhere local.
(2)Peter P.
I keep coming back here thinking that the food has surely gotten better since the last time. How wrong I was. Most of the sauces are as bland as bland can be. Like tomato sauce out of a can. However, in the case of the mizithra cheese and butter sauce, I wish that were true. There's just something about the flavor that makes me queasy. On a brighter note, the service is quite pleasant and the setting is amazing. They really capture the industrial/warehouse vibe, complete with the train car in the middle with seating inside. It's also very cheap. For about $12, you get a soup or salad, beverage, entree, and spumoni for dessert. If only they would improve the food....
(2)Ramsey B.
A great dining experience for the entire family. I've had their chicken marsala, spaghetti, lasagna, and other items. This place has great service and a certain ambiance that's quite unique. Its' popularity can having you waiting to be seated for an hour. Arrive early for dinner or be prepared to wait a long time to be seated (during the weekend).
(4)Paul K.
Went for Sunday dinner after an Ice game. One of the worst experiences with service - like we were barely there. It wasn't even busy. Our plates were plopped down in front of us at the opposite end of the table, or waitress took her sweet time bringing food and drinks. Once we got our food it was over cooked and bland.the drinks were weak as well - like 1 shot for a double. Much better restaurants in the area. Don't waste your time or money here.
(2)William H.
Amazing ambiance, great food, wonderful service, great value, and the chocolate mousse cake is to die for! A must visit in downtown Indianapolis!
(4)Adrienne G.
It has taken me a long time to write this review. I struggle with it because, like so many other reviewers, it is a place that brings back childhood memories. Sitting in the trolley car, getting spaghetti and meatballs, and of course the ice cream. Now as an adult, I am finding that this place isn't all it's cracked up to be. The food doesn't "wow" me anymore. But I find this to be true of most Americanized Italian places. I search the menu over, decide on something and then end up disappointed. But there are some shining moments. The service is great, the decor/ambiance is very nice, I love the garlic butter that comes with the bread and I still love getting ice cream after a big meal. Now if they could just put a bit more flavor into their entrees I would be a happy camper!
(3)Kennedy T.
I'm in Indianapolis for a conference and wanted to find a decent salad for lunch. I've heard pretty good things about The Old Spaghetti Factory as a chain, so I decided it would probably be my best bet. The hostess was super nice and set me at a great table to dine alone. I made myself comfortable and looked forward to a nice meal away from the conference craziness ... maybe even watch some Netflix on my cell w/ headphones. I order a salad that has shrimp and avocado and ask the waiter if I could have a very small side of their spaghetti marinara - just to try it ... I had never eaten there before and wanted to try the namesake, per se . He says yes, asks if he could get me bread or anything other than water -- I say no, just interested in the food. All is well, so I thought. When he brings my food out he laughs and says "Are you going to eat all of that?". I look up at him puzzled and asked if he was joking and he continues to laugh and say "That's a lot of food. I couldn't eat all of that - most people don't order that much". I told him that he was being rude and that he needed to leave me alone. My nice quiet afternoon has been ruined by some idiot. He was rude, nasty and unprofessional. As I looked around at the sea of people in the restaurant with monster sized portions of bread and pasta slathered in meat and cheese -- I couldn't believe he had the nerve to tell me my salad and handful of pasta was a lot. There's nothing like being in the Midwest, being served by some undereducated, fat hill billy ... makes me want to run home to Philly as quickly as possible. Don't waste your time here. Order room service.
(2)Christina T.
I thought this place was going to be good because of the awesome building and I was seriously disappointed. Cheap, bland pasta (like Fazoli's) with a price way too high for the quality of food. If you like this place, you probably don't know what good Italian tastes like.
(2)Zach F.
This is a great little gem in the heart of downtown. In an area of overpriced eateries that leave you wanting more, Spaghetti Factory provides a place where you can get a good meal for an affordable price. The ambiance is casual yet nice enough for a business dinner or date night. Each meal comes with a bread starter, soup or salad, your entree, and just enough ice cream to top it off. It isn't the best Italian food but you aren't paying as much and you get a 3-course meal. It's definitely a must try if you are in the mood for Italian food and don't need the family-sized portions of a place like Bucca di Beppo.
(4)Smitcha B.
Ye Old Spaghetti Factory! All you need to remember is that the price is cheap and it's all about quantity. If you can accept those two, then you won't be disappointed here. The menu is simple and you can add extra pasta for a cheap price. The food is alright but hey, sometimes I'm just not that picky. I get some bread, a soup or salad, my entree, followed by spumoni ice cream, that's a full meal right there. I'm not a regular but from time to time, it's really not that bad there. Spaghetti and ketchup, call it what you may, I give the Old Spaghetti Factory more credit then it deserves. It's just a simple meal, don't walk in there asking for the fish of the day or how great the lamb chop is for the night. The Old Spaghetti Factory can definitely accomodate huge parties and if your kids can't eat the food here, then you should just take them to White Castle down the street and look for Harold & Kumar.
(3)Dave M.
Stopped in for lunch. The decor and atmosphere was wonderful as was the service. The menu was adequate and the prices were very reasonable. The serving size was moderate but the meal ( spaghetti and ravioli) was delicious. I will come back again!
(5)David R.
So I'm sitting in the trolly car at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Newport Beach, CA trying to figure out what to order. Then I noticed I've been to many of the locations listed on the menu. So it hit me, I need to type up a review for each location I've been to. But the truth is that they are all good. The food is yummy and I think the home made salad dressing us the best. I love the atmosphere and of corse the garlic bread. If you have not been to one of the many locations I highly recommend you give them a try. If your in vacation and want a fun family restaurant give them a call and bake a reservation because some times the wait is long.
(5)Joshua G.
I've been here lots now because my girlfriend can't get enough of their crab ravioli. which I admit is very very tasty. This particular location right on Meridian is super awesome. The building is super unique and the layout is huge inside. I'm guessing it seats 300 at least. there's a trolley with booths also! The meals i've had here have never really wowed me. my top two are of course the crab ravioli and Garlic Mizithra. which is Spaghetti and Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter tossed with garlic, bacon and topped with sautéed mushrooms. It is tasty buttery cheesy goodness. the bad: restrooms are located in the basement, and every time i've gone down there I feel like i'm going to get mugged and or taken advantage of. and i'm 6'3! food has never really wowed me before it's your typical olive garden or bravo fare that is okay but you can tell it was mostly just heated up prepackaged food. bottom line: you go here cause you are familiar with the menu and you know what you want plus it's conveniently located to larger venues and you can get seated and get your food fast and hassle free
(3)Mark R.
My overall experience here was very good. Our server was very nice and responsive. I liked the layout and design of the place. We sat at a booth, which gave us a decent amount of privacy, which I prefer. I'm not usually a fan of sitting so close to people where I can't help but overhear conversations. The one problem is finding the bathrooms...its on the other side of the place and down a couple flights of stairs - more odd than anything. The food was good, but not mind blowing. I had the garlic shrimp fettuccine and the portion was pretty big. They gave us some complimentary bread and butter...not the greatest. They also offer a complimentary dessert after dinner, which I thought was generous. I know this place is a chain, but not all chains are bad and I'd put the OSF has one of the better chains I've been to.
(4)Justin F.
Eh... Not nearly as good as I remember growing up when there used to be one in my hometown. Menu was very limited and food was pretty bland. Slight step up from Fazoli's and considering that's fast food it's pretty bad.
(2)Jenny H.
It's a neat restaurant since they give you a salad, bread and ice cream with your meal but all the food is typical chain-restaurant, not-very-fresh food. We got their cheese garlic bread which was decent (comes with marinara sauce) and I got their potpourri spaghetti which is served with 4 different sauces (marinara, alfredo, meat and their butter cheese sauce). Their salad was just OK, lettuce with olives and croutons.
(3)Patricia N.
Wide array of menu items. It's lots of food for one person...drink, salad, entree, ice cream. I went with the spaghetti and meatballs. Not disappointed, but not very memorable either.
(3)Christian D.
The food was good and hot. I had spaghetti with meat sauce: hearty and appropriately sized dish. Our service was fast and awesome. We had two children under 8 at our table, and our server was excellent at providing all we needed very quickly. Our server even answered our obscure questions about the "best" superheroes. I am never disappointed with this place.
(5)David I.
Nothing exciting here. Prices are good, but too much of a family place for me. I don't dig the screaming little brat scene. The sauces are average, the spaghetti is slightly overcooked, but the service is ok. I really can't say anything about this place, it's like writing a review for a McDonalds. The waitresses are a mixed lot, some hot, mostly not.
(3)Ben R.
Although this place is a chain, it has a nice atmosphere and good food. It's a good option for families with kids because you can get a combo deal with an entree, drink, and mini-dessert. It's not the most authentic Indy experience but it is in a good location in the middle of the Wholesale District. The pasta with the Myzithra cheese is tasty.
(3)Cody K.
First, let's get one thing out of the way...this is a beautiful restaurant. Plain and simple. I love the atmosphere and have made trips back almost exclusively for that reason. If the food tasted as good as this restaurant looks, I'd never stop going. Unfortunately, that's not been the case for me. No item of theirs has really blown me away in terms of taste. Italian food should be rich in flavor, and their pasta has always been somewhat bland to me. Not terrible by any means, but nowhere near the best, either. I plan to go back and give them another chance, though.
(3)Kori W.
I hadn't been here in years, but went recently for a dinner meeting. The atmosphere is almost like the inside of a old fashioner cruise liner with tons of wood & brass & big framed works of art. The service was great. Our waitress timed everything perfectly & balance being attentive & leaving us to our meeting perfectly. The food was good. I'm not a big Italian food fan, but the Chicken Marsala was decent for the price. I was surprised at the value of the menu. For a moderately low price you get a salad, entree, & small dish of ice cream. The servings size was perfect for me, not having had lunch that day. I will be back with the family, I think it would be a great place for kids.
(4)Kate B.
I ordered the Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter Spaghetti and Spaghetti with Marinara sauce (1/2 and 1/2 dish). I thought that it was bland and boring. I expected better as the mizthra cheese was listed as a speciality. Maybe I just don't like mizithra cheese, but to me it was no better than plain spaghetti. My minestrone soup was no better than basic Campbells from a can. It tasted good, but it was greasy and not well presented. The spumoni is really good, however. I think that the Old Spaghetti factory is cheap and you get a lot of food. However, I would rather make a great meal at home and save up to go somewhere less boring.
(2)Erica S.
When we showed up, the hostess was very unpleasant. Our wait time was very inaccurate for a party of 2, but having worked in the industry, I was willing to overlook that because I know it happens. When we were seated, our server came over and asked if we were ready to order. We said no... And he walked away. No drink orders? Okay. That's a bit weird. So we ordered our food and some wine, and I mentioned I would like to pay for my friend's wine since it was her birthday. He completely ignored the comment. Our food came out before our salads, so I told the guy we hadn't had our salads yet. He took our food back, and when it came out later, it was pretty clear it sat under hear lamps. Two bites in, there is a small dark hair in my food. I'm blonde -- not mine. I am not picky so I just plucked it out and kept eating but it did kill my appetite. The rest of the meal was uneventful. The good was just okay, I wasn't overly impressed. I do like the pesto ranch though! Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was disappointed in my experience here.
(2)Jackie K.
The Old Spaghetti Factory has a special little place in my heart, as it used to be my weekly Saturday lunch spot with my dad growing up. For years, we would go and I would order the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, which came with a salad w/ blue cheese dressing, and also a spumoni ice cream for dessert. I used to think these were the best meals ever. I hadn't been back in probably 15 years, and so I was super excited to see this Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Indy when I was in town for a few weeks for work. Most of the dishes were about the same, but maybe it's cuz my palette has changed over the last 15 years, but unfortunately my meal here was not like how I remembered it to be. For starters, the salad wasn't crisp at all...it was quite limp, and the blue cheese dressing was waterdown and not flavorful at all. The spaghetti with meat sauce was good, but I ordered the half and half with the Mizithra cheese, and that's the half I didn't enjoy. It was a bit dry, and the flavor was just bleh. However the spumoni ice cream was as good as ever. I like to wait until it softens up a bit, and then I just mix it all up together like I did when I was a kid. Perfect way to end the meal. You can't beat the price here. Since all the entrees come with a salad and ice cream, I was able to get an entire dinner, plus a glass of wine, for $20. Not bad at all. Our server was awesome...cheerful and helpful. I may be back, but more to take a trip down memory lane than to look for a fantastic meal.
(2)Travis B.
It looks like a very classy place, but once you get seated you will realize that most people are dressed casually. The service was quick and the food was very good. I would recommend giving this place a try if you want some very tasty Italian food. They have the classics like spaghetti and alfredo, but they also have some very delicious dishes that are much less Americanized.
(4)Lane M.
For starters, free coffee, salad, and small ice cream with an entree is a unique concept and gets you a lot of food for your money. I chose the house ranch dressing, which surprisingly was the best I think I've ever had. I also sampled my wife's minestrone soup, and that was excellent. On the other hand, my main dish, the Spaghetti Vesuvius, was only average. It was overly spicy but otherwise bland. I would not order it again. She had the Spinach Tortellini, and felt that it was of similar quality to something that she would get in the refrigerated section at the grocery store - definitely below average. The meal overall was a good value for the money, and I would give the place a second chance by trying something different. It had a nice atmosphere, with lots of wood and old fashioned lighting. The service was also polite and speedy, rounding out a solid three stars in my book.
(3)Jason S.
Great atmosphere! Loved walking around after lunch to take it all in. Our food was warm, fresh, and tasty. Service was friendly and kind!
(4)Justin K.
Went here for the first time last night after the Motivational Conference downtown. The inside has a very cool ambiance and charm and we were greeted by an incredibly friendly hostess who chatted us up, walked us to an area and let us pick where we wanted to sit. The server was pretty peppy and the menu was pretty normal for an American Italian place. I order the baked lasagna and a house salad with the fat free french dressing. She brought the bread out which was pretty decent, warm, great butter. The salad, if you want to call lettuce and a few sporadic croutons a salad, was relatively uneventful, think the lettuce might have been a bit old. When they brought the lasagna out it looked nice and was warm, but it was the most bland lasagna I have ever tasted. After a few bites I knew I was not going to be able to stomach this sad excuse of lasagna. So, the server offered to bring me something else, so I opted for the Pasta with meat sauce figuring they couldn't screw that up too bad. Well think again, it was also just very bland, no real taste. The Old Spaghetti Factory is incredibly charming and has a nifty feel to it, but when it comes down to the food which is what a restaurant should focus on, it just delivers a lackluster performance. RRR: The restrooms are outside of the restaurant, in the basement of the building's lobby, so be wary of homeless folks, homicidal maniacs, and cockroaches who frequent them.
(2)Azubike A.
First time eating out in Infianapolis and I was not happy choosing this location. The service was very subpar, it took the waitress 30min to bring out water. Granted we had a 20 person group, this was still not a good time. I had a plate of broccoli which was good, try this place at your own time.
(2)T. J.
This place is great... they have a nice antique interior with a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend Meat balls and the house "pesto" salad dressing!
(5)Ryan M.
The Spaghetti Factory always sounds good when walking around downtown, and I've been there a couple of times. All but the first time the staff hasn't really been on the ball. The dark setting and sort of brothelly, cool ambience contrasts with the very chain-like experience otherwise. I do like the food and the comfy throne chairs! You can expect quite the uninspired salad, above average pasta, and some awesome mizithra cheese. Do have it scattered on whatever you order. The Spaghetti Factory also knows how to use some good sausage. A visit is suggested if you live in the area or are just in the mood for some pasta downtown. You'll walk away more satisfied than at the more overblown Italian places around.
(4)Kevin P.
Great atmosphere, that's about the only good thing. I loved the homey feel when I walked in, unfortunately I had an extremely rude waitress and the food was sub-par. I was looking forward to the "complete meal" but that wasn't even fully explained to me and I missed out on a free drink. All in all, I will not be back.
(2)Alison M.
I went to the OSF last weekend for the first time. I recently moved to indy and have been meaning to try it. It was packed so my friend and I sat in the upstairs bar. It was hot up there but our waiter was great-- he moved us to a table near a vent. His recommendations were spot on. I had a shrimp penne/alfredo entree. It's new on their menu and it was delicious. I had to force myself to stop eating. My friend and I split a bottle of the inexpensive Pinot Noir...it was cheap but thankfully the menu price reflected that so we weren't expecting too much. All of the entrees come with salad (GET THE HOUSE DRESSING!) and a scoop of ice cream at the end. The ice cream was nothing to die over but who can complain with the prices at OSF. I spent $25 on two glasses of wine, bread, shrimp alfredo, and a scoop of ice cream. I don't recommend this for a fancy occasion but definitely do for a pregame to a night downtown.
(4)Lori H.
Stopped here after a Pacers game during a trip to Indy. Wanted to sit near a TV to watch a game, so we were led to the bar area and had our pick of any table! Was nice to have the entire floor to ourselves. We literally had PERFECT service by the bartender. Everything was perfectly timed and brought out and he was very attentive and friendly. The food was average, I would say. I have been to better Italian places re the food, but liked the serving size here, and the bread was super yummy. The Minestrone was suprisingly veggie based which is awesome, and was really good soup. Prices were low here for an Italian place. I recommend eating here. One weird thing though, the restrooms are in the basement, and it was COLD walking down there!
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