Palomino
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3522
Phone: (317) 974-0400
- Best of Citysearch:
- Power Lunch 2005, Power Lunch 2004, Trendy Scene 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:15am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Fri 11:15am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 11:15am-3pm, 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Palomino – by Julia Spalding
The Scene
Strategically located at the downtown corner of Illinois and Maryland streets, this spacious dining room with the imported light fixtures and giant Matisse prints, is ground zero for trendy dining in Indianapolis. Palomino's ultra-contemporary look features tomato-colored walls and centerpieces as big as public art.
The Food
The performance kitchen lets its imagination run wild with Mediterranean entrees such as braised lamb shank with mashed yams, Tuscan meatloaf under mushroom demi glaze, and wafer-thin pizzas scooped from the wood-fired oven. The dishes are delivered to the tables by a handsome crew of servers who know their way around a ginger-fired chicken breast in apricot-cilantro sauce. Don't order until they've revealed the daily specials, which could be anything from honey-peppercorn-seared salmon to tomato-bacon-mushroom soup.
Dish to Die For
Rigatoni Bolognese.
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User Reviews for Palomino
11/29/2006 Posted by food_lover_35
My husband and I visited the Palomino after an exhausting afternoon of shopping last Wednesday night. The food was very good and more reasonably priced than most downtown Indianapolis restaurants. We picked it simply because it had the most customers on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. As we stepped through the threshold, I felt embraced by a warm and relaxing atmosphere. I can’t say the host was terribly friendly, but they did immediately offer to take our coats, and we did not have to wait for a table. Our server, though vaguely indifferent to our presence, brought drinks and food promptly. Our first inclination was just to have soup and a glass wine, but as we saw plate after plate of amazing creations pass our table; we opted to split the prime rib and a salad. WOW! We began with the “baby field greens with chèvre and pumpkin seeds salad” with extra virgin olive oil and crumbled goat cheese ($5.95). I forget to request dressing on the side, and this is the first time I wasn’t disappointed! The salad was amazingly simple in construction, but wildly succeeded in taste and appearance. It felt the perfect blend of textures and flavors. The pumpkin seeds were delicious. With perfect timing, our lack-luster server brought our medium-rare “Smoked and Rock Salt Roasted Prime Rib” beautifully split on two plates (at no additional cost). We both had about 7-8 ounces of succulent beef on our plates, accompanied by outstanding mashed potatoes, grilled veggies and freshly shredded horseradish. The prime rib's layers of flavor made each bite heaven! I had grown annoyed at constantly paying too much for mediocre food. The Palomino restored my faith that a restaurant can be worth the money. We also enjoyed an enjoyable little cabernet called Cellar #8 for $6.95/glass. So the food was superb and the atmosphere inviting. The promptness and efficiency of our service helped ease our frustrations with his dour demeanor.
Pros: Wonderful food, great atmosphere, good wine, decent prices
Cons: nearly unfriendly service (although quite prompt)
01/22/2006 Posted by lindsayny
We have been in Indy for less than a year, and we have been to this place more times than we can count! Food is consistently full of flavor, and the service is always great. The NY strip is awesome, esp with the garlic butter overtop. The pasta dishes are always a great meal and the parmesean crusted tilapia is awesome!. We love the bread served with chunky, tomato/cheese concoction. Not too pricey. This place is great! (I would never complain that the food came out TOO hot!)
Pros: Great location, Flavorful Food
Cons: Expensive side salads
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