Elements
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1809
Phone: (317) 634-8888
- Price:
- $$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fine Dining 2006, Fine Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm, Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Elements – by Lori Lovely
The Scene
Bold contemporary original art adorns the muted orange and green walls. Clean lines, modern decor and fine linen add sophistication to this small bistro with European chic. Entrenched in trendy Mass Avenue dining territory with dramatic views of the downtown skyline, this is a haven of haute cuisine.
The Food
Contemporary cuisine with a focus on fresh fish, heirloom vegetables and local products. Dishes blend a little bit of an Asian influence in the sauces and ingredients with a strong European presentation and an American sense of balance. The seasonally changing menu includes artfully presented entrees; sashimi; chicken breast strewn with Portobello mushrooms and turnips; cabbage roulades encircling a nut-and-Portobello mushroom concoction; cantilena beans surrounded by tender pork roulades. The wine list offers superb selections from among the world's finest.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitDuring warm weather, opt for patio seating on fashionable Mass Avenue. During colder months, ask for a table in the back, for the best skyline views and the least cold.
When to GoWith local movie theaters so close by, this makes the perfect upscale pre-theater dinner spot.
Save TimeIt's always a safe bet to make reservations, but especially when any downtown event scheduled. Keep track of concerts, shows, games and openings, and plan ahead.
User Reviews for Elements
12/28/2006 Posted by skutr11
Elements provides a cozy, modern, but comfortable enviroment that features a sophisticated and well-executed menu. I've visited this restaurant on four occassions with my wife and have found the servers to be consistently excellent, well-informed, and attentive. The true test of a sophisticated wait staff is their ability to predict what you'll need while not being "overly attentive." On each visit the staff has flawlessly navigated us through the meal at the exact right pace (a rare feat indeed!). The menu, while sparse, utilizes a lot of local purveyors and regional ingredients. Execution is flawless and the presentation is high level. This is a great restaurant for groups of four to six, but equally appropriate for romantic twosomes. An argument could be made that Elements is now the best restaurant in town.
Pros: High presentation, great ambiance
Cons: None.
08/01/2006 Posted by njxbean
So, i live in NYC. So i am used to the fancy type of restaurant. I also travel very frequently, so i often seek out the "so called" best restaurant in town. When i arrived, i had the feeling that they were going to overpriced and not as good as i would find at a nyc restaurant. I was mistaken. Everything i ordered from start to finish was great. Well worth the price! i would definitly visit again!
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