Cafe Olivia, IL Paninoteca, the Sandwich shop — Restaurant in Indianapolis

The lovely people here made me what is easily the juiciest, most flavorful, well-seasoned pork tenderloin in 100 miles. It’s really an authentic tonkatsu in pork tenderloin sandwich form. If it were served instead with shredded cabbage salad with sesame dressing, rice, and miso soup, it would easily stand up to any Japanese restaurant tonkatsu around, including what I have eaten in Osaka, Kyoto, or Tokyo.

By the way the sandwich was constructed, it is obvious that the person who made it cares a lot about the art and craft of preparing food. The bread to meat ratio was ideal. The way the mayo was applied and the way the tomatoes were placed. The same goes for the gumbo, which I was too full to finish. I don’t have pictures because I devoured the food.

City Market is a real pain to get to right now, but the food at this place is worth the effort. To me, this is a gem in Indianapolis like Mitra Da Dhaba or Workingman’s Friend. I’m confident that anything you order from there will be made with the utmost care. The only things unappealing to me about the place are its signage, websites, and...

Was in town for a conference and needed to grab a quick bite and found Cafe Olivia in the lobby of the Regions tower. Ordered the reuben pastrami and it was fantastic! Perfect amount of everything without making a mess. I'm usually a sauce type of guy, but this was perfectly made with a right blend of sauce, meat, kraut and cheese. But to me, what made this a perfect sandwich was the bread. Fresh and not tough. Also,here's a little side tip for this place...when you get your reuben, let it sit for about 45 seconds. The meat is hot and the heat totally "soaks" thru the bread to make it even softer. I wouldn't have changed a thing...other than to order...

This is a fantastic hidden gem! They used to be in the City Market, which closed for extensive renovations, and I didn't realize they had moved to this new location in the Regions Bank lobby. The new location is beautiful and relaxing, and the food is still amazing. They obviously take pride in what they offer, and the result is great tasting sandwiches without compromise. The prices are very fair, especially considering the quality. If you show up and there is a line, your patience will be rewarded. They work very fast even though it's only two of them, and they don't cut any corners on quality even when busy....