These are the places that locals love. Whether you want fine dining, awesome pizza or scratch-made pasta, you can dine like a local.
1. Revery
Revery offers a fine dining experience with a rotating seasonal menu in the heart of Old Town Greenwood.
299 W. Main St., Greenwood
317-215-4164
www.reverygreenwood.com
2. Vino Villa
Come to browse the extensive selection of 450 wines and 70 varieties of cheese at the shop, and be sure to enjoy a glass of wine and small plates at the Vino Bistro.
200 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-882-9463
www.vinovilla.com
3. La Trattoria Italian Restaurant
This is the place for Italian favorites and steaks that rival those of the top steakhouses.
201 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-859-0487
www.facebook.com/pages/La-Trattoria-Restaurant/135214386556173
4. Yokahama Japanese Cuisine and Sushi
Enjoy amazing sushi choices, as well as bento boxes and other Japanese favorites.
67 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-859-1888
www.yokohamagreenwood.com
5. Big Woods Franklin
Located on the grounds of Hillview Country Club, but open to all, this spot features local craft beer from Quaff ON! Brewing Company, local artisan spirits from Hard Truth Distilling Company, and a menu of smokehouse meats, skillet mac ‘n’ cheese and other favorites.
1800 E. King St., Franklin
317-739-0378
www.bigwoodsrestaurants.com/franklin
6. Richard's Brick Oven Pizza
This place has an artsy vibe and features live music on Tuesday evenings, but the star of the show is the large brick oven in the middle of the restaurant and the amazing pizzas that come out of it.
229 S. Main St., Franklin
317-738-3300
www.facebook.com/richardsbrickovenpizza
7. The Willard
The Willard is part of Franklin’s history and is an enjoyable place to enjoy their famous pizzas, tenderloins and other meals inside or, during the summer, on the outdoor patio.
99 N. Main St., Franklin
317-738-9668
8. Our Table
Our Table offers casual and upscale dining with great ambiance.
5080 N. State Road 135, Bargersville
317-530-2624
9. Up Cellar
Experience rooftop dining at this modern steakhouse, wine bar and cocktail lounge. Savor their elevated menu of grass-fed steaks, fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails, then finish the meal with a refreshing scoop of house-made gelato.
63 N. Baldwin St., Bargersville
317-533-0845
10. Knuckle Sandwich
Known for its 50s vibe and great food, this hometown diner serves up mouth-watering burgers, tenderloins, milkshakes and more. If you're feeling ambitious (and hungry), try their burger challenge.
5116 N. State Road 135, Bargersville
317-530-5627
Other tips from locals:
Try the tenderloin and brick oven pizza at Main St. Grille, 200 S. Emerson Ave., Greenwood, 317-215-4326, www.mainstgrillegreenwood.com
Enjoy gluten free desserts and light meals at 1823 Bakehouse, 25 E. Court St., Franklin, 317-739-0800, www.facebook.com/1823bakehouse
Enjoy breakfast at Ann's Restaurant, 77 W. Monroe St., Franklin, 317-736-5421, www.annsrestaurant.com.
Get the burger at The Grill Bar, 138 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, 317-738-9936, www.facebook.com/thegrillbarfranklinIN/
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