• Some longtime restaurants are located in downtown Indianapolisindianapolis image by Alexey Stiop from Fotolia.com
  
  Residents and visitors in Indianapolis, Indiana, enjoy beautiful parks, museums, the Indianapolis Zoo, the NCAA Hall of Champions and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre. To round out a day downtown, stop for a bite to eat. The city's downtown restaurants include national chains and local landmarks that appeal to many tastes.
  
  

St. Elmo Steak House

• The St. Elmo Steak House has been part of the downtown dining scene since it opened in 1902. It is the oldest Indianapolis steak house in its original location. The restaurant offers a fine-dining experience and entrees of steak, seafood and chicken. The restaurant features locally grown or produced foods, as well. Private dining is available for parties of 20 to 125 people.
  
  St Elmo Steak House
  
  127 S. Illinois St.
  
  Indianapolis, IN 46225
  
  866-967-1095
  
  stelmos.com
  
  

Amici's Downtown International Restaurant

• Amici's restaurant was opened more than 100 years ago by a group of friends who enjoyed Sicilian food but could not find any in the area. The restaurant's menu features pizza, calzones, bread and pasta. Amici's has a full bar, seasonal outside patio and private party rooms. The party rooms can be used at no extra charge for holiday parties, wedding receptions or wedding rehearsal dinners.
  
  Amici's Downtown International Restaurant
  
  601 E. New York St.
  
  Indianapolis, IN 46202
  
  317-634-0440
  
  myfavoriteitalianrestaurant.com
  
  

Le Peep

• The menu at Le Peep restaurant presents detailed descriptions of its signature dishes with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch only, with fresh coffee served at every table while guests wait for their orders. Le Peep is a busy restaurant, with frequent appearances Indianapolis Monthly's Best Breakfast list, so call-ahead seating is offered. The restaurant offers specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, eggs, French toast and other breakfast favorites.
  
  Le Peep
  
  301 N. Illinois St.
  
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  
  317-237-3447
  
  lepeepindy.com
  
  

Buca di Beppo

• Buca di Beppo features authentic Italian food, such as salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees and desserts. The first Buca di Beppo was opened in 1993, and has grown to 83 restaurants today. The restaurant serves entrees in family-style portions during dinner. The small portion is recommended for as many as three people and the large portion for up to six people. During lunch, the restaurant offers individual entrees.
  
  Buca di Beppo
  
  35 N. Illinois St.
  
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  
  317-632-2822
  
  bucadibeppo.com