Spots for a celebratory meal without breaking the bank

Our loved ones deserve nothing but the best, but we get it — sometimes there’s a budget.

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This delicious looking photo features a baked linguini bolognese.

Photo by @maialina_indy

Do you have an anniversary coming up, or just want to treat that special someone?

We’re rounding up a few spots around Indy to have a celebratory meal without breaking the bank.

Livery , 720 N. College Ave. or Noblesville | $$
This casual dining spot offers great food and atmosphere, bringing Latin flavor to Indy in a restored 1890s building. Pro tip: With Livery’s shareable menu, you can split a few different dishes to sample with your date.

Delicia serves culinary delights from the Americas, Caribbean, and Spain.

Photo by @deliciaindy

Delicia , 5215 N. College Ave. | $$
This innovative Latin American restaurant in the SoBro area offers a stylish ambiance perfect for a celebration. Pro tip: Until Saturday, Dec. 24, Delicia is offering a complimentary $20 gift card on every $100 spent on gift cards.

Maialina , 1103 Prospect St. | $$
This Italian spot in the heart of Fountain Square offers authentic food at an affordable price.

The quaint hidden courtyard is perfect for an intimate meal — just maybe not in December.

Iozzo’s Garden of Italy , 946 S. Meridian St. | $$
This spot has been bringing southern Italian charm and cuisine to Indy since 2009 and offers a wide range of new and old dishes, an extensive wine list, and craft cocktails. The classy dining room and quaint courtyard is perfect for an intimate meal.

Vida , 601 E. New York St. | $$$
This AAA Four Diamond restaurant offers a unique experience that is splurge-worthy. For $85 per person, you can try the four-course chef’s tasting menu .

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Nicole is based in Indianapolis, IN and graduated from Franklin College with a degree in multimedia journalism. She previously worked as a digital editor for the local NBC News affiliate WTHR. In her free time, she loves checking out new restaurants + businesses around downtown and attending local events.
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