It was our first time here, went for a pre-Valentines couples dinner group of 8 and our experience was very pleasant. The table given to us was nice & enough room for everyone. Our server was«Seth» and he was attentive & was able to explain some dishes from the menu as well as the drinks selection(we had servers before who just doesn’t care). I personally recommend the lamb dish, share their powdered donuts looking desert with a friend(forgot the name) & their calamari… as for drinks my husband liked his Sazerac ! So thanks to the staff for a nice experience, we’re actually planning to spend New Year’s Eve here now with friends knowing that it can handle a big group !
Lisal F.
Classificação do local: 3 Indianapolis, IN
Disclaimer: I am a vegetarian and relatively thrifty when it comes to food. Please read this review with both of these facts in mind. Osteria Pronto is located in the ground level of the J.W. Marriott, and is exactly what it appears to be: a convenient, buttoned down restaurant in an upscale hotel. The food is good, of course, but the prices are higher than are strictly necessary. Example: $ 12 for a starter salad with mixed greens, strawberries, and candied pecans, and $ 22 for breaded eggplant topped with spinach and cheese. Both were delicious, but not worth the price tags. My favorite part of dinner was our server. He was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and specials, and always on hand to top off our glasses with delicious cucumber-infused water. Bottom line: good food, good ambiance, good for people with higher-paying jobs than mine.
JJ P.
Classificação do local: 4 Flower Mound, TX
Osteria Pronto is an Italian restaurant in the JW Marriott. The restaurant is modern and upscale inside. As you walk in the lobby of the hotel, you turn right to walk through the hotel bar area. You will then reach the hostess stand of the restaurant. Reservations are available, but on Thursday night, when I was there, they weren’t really necessary. The menu is not too extensive. The focus seems to be on fresh food done well and not necessarily on lots of items. As someone who has been to Italy several times, the dishes available were more like what you might get in Italy and less like Italian American Food. Atfer ordering drinks, the waiter brought complimentary bread that was way above average. It was almost like a fococcia bread and was served with a marinara sauce. For our apetizer, we got the Affettati Misti, which was a wood board with Speck, Prosciutto di Parma, sopressata, bresaola, olives, artichokes and parmesan cheese. It was served with extra virgin olive oil. I got the Garganelli, which was small, shell like pasta with local Italian sausage in a pink cream sauce and cherry tomatoes. It was delicious, but I must say, it was very salty. I like salt, don’t get me wrong, but this was a little much for me. We came to this restaurant because it is a little out of the way and different than the restaurants everyone goes to whenever they are downtown. If you are in search of a new restaurant that is different than the Palomino and Harry and Izzys and St. Elmos and Webber Grill and all the standard restaurants around the hotels, give Osteria Pronto a try. You will not be disappointed. I will definately be back!
John C.
Classificação do local: 4 Seattle, WA
This is in regards to the Lunch Buffet only, which just started: The lunch buffet is $ 14 and includes drink service-Pepsi products, lemonade, ice tea, and even hot tea/coffee-which in itself is a good deal. They have an «Italian» theme spread which includes-freshly made flatbreads, salad, pasta salads, Italian sandwiches, 3 choices of pasta, two choices of soup, and dessert. For $ 14, i thought it was a good value as there is a wide range of options and you definitely won’t be leaving without being stuffed. The coffee at the end helps to overcome the food coma especially if you’re doing a business lunch.
Vicki E.
Classificação do local: 5 Brawley, CA
Came here for breakfast. While there is a full menu, your best value is their buffet, which includes made to order omelets, muffins, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, etcetera — and includes juices and coffee. My waitress Shanice was sweet and friendly. This restaurant is located inside the JW Marriott.
Peter P.
Classificação do local: 4 Indianapolis, IN
The weekday lunch buffet is great! $ 14 may seem a little pricey, but they have a very nice selection of items. There is a little salad bar along with 2 hot soups and about a half dozen other cold items(potato salad, asparagus, pasta salad, etc.). There are another 5 hot pastas to choose from as well as 4 pizzas(they call them flatbreads here). An Italian sandwich and wrap are items you don’t usually see on a buffet. Also, the cost of the buffet includes self-serve lemonade and a few different iced teas. The desserts are nothing to sneeze at either. There were chocolate-dipped cannoli, tiramisu, and a blackberry tart. Yum.
Ramona M.
Classificação do local: 4 Madison Lake, MN
In Indy on a business trip. Stopped for dinner on a Sunday evening. Great food, awesome service. Save room for dessert; Tiramisu to die for!
Robin P.
Classificação do local: 5 Douglas, AK
I’m sitting here right now finishing my delicious dessert from the lunch buffet. $ 14 for excellent food great ambiance and service. I must return for dinner and breakfast before I leave this week.
Jeremy M.
Classificação do local: 3 Indianapolis, IN
I’ve only been here for breakfast and lunch, so don’t count on my review for dinner. The wive and I stayed at the JW awhile ago and had breakfast included with the room. They offered a good selection of breakfast items, both hot and cold. There were the usual eggs and bacon type things, plus the omelet station and waffle maker. They also offered a variety of pastries, fruit, and even smoked salmon. My only complaint would be that the restaurant isn’t arranged the best for a buffet. It was awkward getting around to the different stations and there wasn’t a lot of room for lines to form. It was a good buffet, but not perfect. If I weren’t staying here I don’t know that I’d make a special trip just for breakfast when there are many other good options in the area. More recently, I came here with a group for lunch during work. We were there at 11:30, right when they opened, so we were seated immediately and were the only ones in the place until around noon. I ordered pasta and the rest of the group ordered a variety of pasta and sandwiches, all of which looked quite good. My food was great — hearty and filling, just like good pasta should be. We enjoyed our lunch, but the service was pretty bad. After taking our drink orders and returning with our selections, our waitress said she’d give us a few more minutes to look over the menu as it was some people’s first time there. After about ten minutes we had to flag her down to come take our order. And we were still the only people in the restaurant! After that she did pretty well keeping drinks filled and whatnot, but again had to be flagged down to get the check and again to take the payment. What should have been an hour long workday lunch turned into an hour and a half or more. I like a bit of pacing and appreciate when waiters don’t try to get you in and out as quickly as possible, but I’d also like someone to be at least a little aware of timing in the other direction. So, in summary, I like Osteria Pronto for their good food and snazzy restaurant, but have a hard time loving them because of their slow service. I enjoyed both of my visits here, but don’t plan on making it a regular stop.
Lauren S.
Classificação do local: 5 Indianapolis, IN
Quick service, delicious food! Starter bread is yummy, Salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus was great. Tiramisu for desert got two thumbs up! Came for devour downtown 2 people for $ 45 but will probably come back again! Can’t wait to try the pizza.
Mahrukh K.
Classificação do local: 3 Indianapolis, IN
It was just okay. I expected fancier since it’s in the JW Marriott. It was my husband’s birthday and they seated our party by the kitchen which is open and in the middle. So it was pretty loud and our pictures at the table didn’t have a good background. The pizza was soggy. The eggplant Parmesan was good. The service was slow. Nothing memorable.
David D.
Classificação do local: 3 Indianapolis, IN
Food — 4 star Ambience — 3 star Service — 3 star The 3.5 average they have currently is accurate. If I were staying at the JW, this would be a great place to go. The place is nice looking and conveniently located. First thing I noticed, it was kinda loud. I was 20 – 30 feet away from the kitchen and could hear everything going on in there. Now my reason for going here is I live in Indy and was wanting to take my wife to a new restaurant near the canal that we’d never been to before. So we picked Osteria Pronto. We were seated promptly. Waiter came quickly. But that was the joke of the evening for my wife and I. He didn’t stay at the table longer than an average 5 seconds. It was like he was leaving as he confirmed the order. Not much of a relationship. Drinks show up. Perroni for me(can’t screw that up), wine for the wife and before she can take the customary taste test the waiter pours the entire glass. Guess he had confidence in the glass of wine that she’d like it. Food was decent but confusing. Ordered what I thought was a side salad with my entrée. Ended up being a dinner salad. Waiter didn’t bother to tell me. Ended up after two drinks, two salads, and two entrees at $ 100. A bit higher than I was expecting, but given I had two dinners technically, I understand why it was so high. To be honest, unless Im staying at the JW anytime soon, we won’t be back.
Leslie H.
Classificação do local: 4 Carmel, IN
It’s located at the JW. Expect fancy, modern, and just gorgeous. Been here for dinner several times and I have t say… I am a fan. I love the bread that they offer. They incorporate local food sources. It is not a chain!!! Just that alone is a big YAY for Indianapolis. The food is just wonderful. The wine selection is great. The servers are professional and very friendly. The food is priced right. Plating is like a work of art. similar to how beautiful the main dining room is. There are private rooms available. It is easy to make reservations. Coat service is on par. Bathrooms are aesthetically pleasing. It is just overall a nice and great place for a hotel restaurant.
Anthony G.
Classificação do local: 5 Raleigh, NC
Excellent service to start with. I had gotten in late from my flight and I was hungry and tired. The front desk whisked me to OP and they sat me down even though they were about to close. A Brit waiter was so sweet and brought me a Porcini Pizza with some orange peppers and it was divine(So was he). I had a glass of Pinot and a wonderful salad. Lunch was amazing! You must come here for a romantic night or a business lunch! Who knew Indiana had such a gem. The hotel also is exquisite! Such Grand Hotel service, I felt like Garbo!
Joe U.
Classificação do local: 5 Phoenix, AZ
Every part of the meal wes excellent from the sourdough bread with her bed olive oil thru the house salad, seafood carbonara. So excellent and filling but had to try dessert and wasn’t disappointed with the strawberry tart They even made a southern smash for me. Will eat here tomorrow
Leo B.
Classificação do local: 4 Zionsville, IN
We came to Osteria Pronto for the Devour Downtown menu and were not disappointed. The portions were very large and we ended up taking home have of the Pollo and Pasta dishes. The meatball starter was just the rights size to share for two. The JW was 100% occupied and very busy, as the parking garage we were told was full and we needed to go across the street to park and then walk back over the skywalk to the restaurant. We decided to try our luck in the Marriott garage and found a spot to park. This is one of the downsides of the restaurant as it’s at the mercy of the hotel when it comes to parking. Despite a very full house, we were seated within 15 minutes of our reservation and escorted to a nice booth in the center of the restaurant. I give 5 stars to our waiter Joe-one of the best experiences we have had-just the right about of attentiveness and suggestions about the menu. Very pleasant demeanor. Proactively offered the parking voucher to compliment the parking costs.
Jon C.
Classificação do local: 4 Indianapolis, IN
I stayed at the JW overnight recently and breakfast was included in my room rate. I had heard from others that the lines can get somewhat long on Sunday mornings, so I met some friends just before 8 am. Our party of 5 was seated immediately, although there were quite a few people waiting as we left. Breakfast had a decent selection, including a waffle and omelet station as well as your everyday breakfast items. I especially liked the salmon and fresh mozzarella cheese with a nice tangy mustard. Delicious. Our server was very attentive. Coffee, juice and water were refilled time and time again, and the dirty plates disappeared quickly. I doubt I’d wait in a long line for this breakfast, and I wouldn’t visit specifically for it, but if I’m here on a Sunday morning again, I’ll definitely check it out.
Charlotte S.
Classificação do local: 3 Chester, VA
Really nice hotel restaurant. If you are staying at the JW, this far surpasses most hotel options. Sea Bass was good and service was great. Not a standout, but definitely a solid choice!
Tia Noelle P.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
During a recent trip, I ate at Osteria Pronto twice and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. On my first visit, I had the breakfast buffet. The comprehensive selection included an omelet station and waffle station. The menu pricing seems designed to direct guests to the buffet rather than the a la carte menu. For example, a glass of orange juice would be a whopping $ 5 if ordered from the a la carte menu. Yet, it is included with the $ 19 price of the buffet. I had an omelet with breakfast potatoes from the buffet line. The freshly made omelet was hot, the eggs were cooked perfectly, and the cheese was perfectly melted. On my second visit, I had the Garganelli for dinner. The pasta was perfectly al dente while the dish’s other components: sausage, tomatoes, shallots, and mushrooms were delicious thus making the dish wonderfully balanced and full of flavor. On both occasions, the service friendly and attentive. If I’m in town, I would definitely go back to Osteria Pronto.
Ryland B.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
This place is great! Desmond and Brittany are the best bartenders. Go see them first before eating… Sarah was my waitress and was very attentive. She helped me pick out a different veggie due to my dietary needs. I can’t say enough about how please I was with the service. The Lasagna was excellent! It was different, light but on point. Sea bass was also excellent. Love this place!
Lucas W.
Classificação do local: 3 Wilmette, IL
Overall, the restaurant was ok. Nothing great or inspired but nothing bad either. Started with an interesting cocktail I hadn’t seen before — the Godfather(amaretto di sarono and scotch) — but It was a strange combination and the two flavors mixed well but formed a rather strange tasting drink. I would not recommend this and would not get it again but I admit it was interesting to try the first time around. We started with the octopus salad. I’ve had octopus a number of times but this octopus just seemed rather soggy. I think it was a result of adding faaaaar to much lemon juice and slices of lemon. It had an strong lemon flavor while the octopus itself lacked the flavor it normally retains. For my entrée I had the pappardelle. I would say the experience was somewhat similar to the octopus, it was ok, but not great. The lamb was the best part of dish. The pasta was pretty good, but the bolognese was pretty poor. It was salty and rather runny; it was especially poor sauce in comparison to the bolognese I had at Meridian Restaurant & Bar the other week which was superb. A friend got the ossubuco which came over risotto. He said the meat was great and I tried the risotto which was full of flavor so there are some good dishes on offer by the sounds of it.