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Nesso’s Menus

At Nesso, our menus are thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold, authentic flavors. Whether you're joining us for an elegant dinner or a special occasion, we invite you to savor the warmth and hospitality of Italian dining, right here in the Circle City.

Explore our menus and let your culinary journey begin at our Italian restaurant in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

BREAD

focaccia, olive oil, balsamic

$5

$9

vegetarian
MEATBALL
$17

pomodoro, pecorino romano
BURRATA
$17

cherry tomato, candied onion, salsa verde, demi baguette

vegetarian
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
$14

whipped stracciatella, green goddess, basil, balsamic glaze

vegetarian
PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER
$15

cauliflower cream, pine nut, salsa verde

gluten free, vegetarian
OXTAIL BRUSCHETTA
$22

focaccia, cherry tomato, basil, whipped parmesan, tomato vinaigrette
TUNA CRUDO*
$16

radish, cucumber, preserved lemon, orange, crispy tagliatelle, lemon vinaigrette, walnut oil

CAESAR*
$14

baby lettuce, anchovy, crouton, parmesan
HOUSE*
$14

baby lettuce, castelfranco, cucumber, avocado, pea, asparagus, radish, feta, polenta crouton, green goddess

vegetarian
BEET
$15

watercress, orange, fennel, pistachio, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
$24

pomodoro, basil, parmesan
CHICKEN TORTELLONI
$26

mushroom, crispy brussels sprout, parmesan cream, poblano gremolata
TAGLIATELLE
$27

bolognese, basil, parmesan, olive oil
BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE
$22

black pepper, pecorino romano

vegetarian
ORECCHIETTE
$25

braised lamb ragù, english pea, calabrian chili, mint, ricotta, chili oil
FENNEL SAUSAGE RIGATONI
$22

rainbow chard, pecorino romano, olive oil
LINGUINI NERO*
$28

scallop, shrimp, octopus, oil-cured tomato, garlic, pepper flake, herbs, pomodoro
GNOCCHI
$23

black truffle, parmesan cream

vegetarian

FILET*
$44

crispy polenta, asparagus, parmesan, salsa verde, demi
CHILEAN SEABASS
$54

swiss chard, fingerling potato, meyer lemon, caper, fennel-dill soubise
FJORD TROUT
$38

roasted fennel, sausage, oyster mushroom, spinach, citrus aglio e olio

gluten free
PORK TENDERLOIN
$36

prosciutto, swiss chard, caraway, king trumpet, demi
SCALLOP*
$38

couscous, sweet pea pesto, oil-cured tomato
CHICKEN BALLONTINE
$28

herbed focaccia breadcrumb, arugula, roasted red pepper, oil-cured tomato, whipped parmesan, calabrese sauce

TIRAMISU
$13

mascarpone mousse, ladyfingers, espresso, chocolate pudding, cocoa nib

vegetarian
BOMBOLINO
$12

lemon-ricotta donut, raspberry sugar, raspberry, lemon curd, mint

vegetarian
BASIL PANNA COTTA
$12

brandied strawberry, ladyfinger crumble, raspberry sorbetto

gluten free, vegetarian
OLIVE OIL CAKE
$12

candied orange, chocolate sauce, chocolate gelato

vegetarian
DESSERT TRIO
$35

tiramisu, bombolino, panna cotta
GELATO
$6

choice of pistachio, vanilla-almond, chocolate, or sorbeto

make it an affogato $3

gluten free, vegetarian
AFFOGATO
$7

choice of pistachio, vanilla-almond, or chocolate

gluten free, vegetarian

BORGOLUCE ‘GAIANTE’
$13

Prosecco Rosé, Treviso N.V.
BERLUCHI ‘61’
$17

Extra Brut, Lombardy N.V.
LA SPINETTA ‘BRICCO QUAGLIA’
$16

Moscato, Piedmont 2023

CANTINA TERLAN
$16

Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2024
TERENZUOLO ‘VIGNEBASSEE’
$14

Vermentino, Tuscany 2023
ROCCA DEL PRICIPE
$15

Fiano De Avellino, Campania 2022
DE FORVILLE ‘CA' DEL BUC ’
$15

Chardonnay, Piedmont 2024

TENUTA DELLE TERRE NERE
$18

Nerello Mascalese, Sicily 2024
KOBAL ‘BAJTA HALOZE BELO’
$15

Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Slovenia 2022

COS
$18

Frappato, Sicily 2023
CANTINA BOLZANO ‘ST. MAGDALENER’
$15

Schiava, Lagrein, Südtirol-Alto Adige 2020
CHIARA CONDELLO
$19

Sangiovese, Emilia-Romagna 2022
GIACOMO FENOCCHIO
$17

Freisa, Piedmont 2021
MARRONE
$31

Barolo, Piedmont 2020
ELLENA FUCCI ‘SCEG’
$16

Aglianico, Basilica 2022
TENUTA SAN LEONARDO
$17

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, ‘Terre’ Alto Adige 2015

LUXARDO BITTER BIANCO

citrus, bitter herbs, aromatic herbs
light, refreshing, subtle bitterness
14
ANTICA TORINO BITTER BIANCO

fruit candy, baking spice, leafy herbs
cream soda, vanilla, plush bitterness
14
FRANCOLI BITTER NOVEIS

sweet and bitter orange, mountain herbs
gentian, vanilla, refreshingly bitter
13
NONINO

cara cara orange, lemon, gentian, sage
light, refreshing, slight bitterness
15
STELLARE PRIMO

fruit candy, dried strawberry, orange pulp
cheerful, subtle minerality, gentian bitterness
13
CAPPELLETTI

blood orange, grapefruit, gentian, rose
floral, rich, moderate bitterness
13
APEROL

orange peel, rhubarb, gentian
citrusy, full, light bitterness
13
CONTRATTO APERITIVO

bitter orange, tangerine, juniper
citrusy, full, moderate bitterness
13
MONTENEGRO SELECT

orange peel, ginger root, juniper
spicy, full, moderate bitterness
14
COCCHI AMERICANO

nutmeg, star anise, rose
citrus, full, moderate bitterness
13
STELLARE SECONDO

star anise, orange zest, elderflower
savory, herbaceous, slighly oxidative
13
COCCHI AMERICANO ROSA

saffron, chinchona, citrus, rose
floral, full, moderate bitterness
13
ROSEN BITTER

mountain herbs, strawberry, stewed cherry
medium-full, dry, moderate bitterness
14
NARDINI

orange peel, gentian root, juniper
spicy, full, moderate bitterness
14
MELETTI

bitter orange, spices, herbs
citrus, fall spice, moderate bitterness
14
CONTRATTO BITTER

wormwood, aloe, nettle
rich, herbaceous, moderate bitterness
13
CAMPARI

grapefruit, orange, fennel seed
full, rich, pronounced bitterness
14
CARPANO ‘PUNT E MESS’

star anise, vanilla, bitter orange
full, complex, pronounced bitterness
14

CONTRATTO

liquorice, sandalwood, bitter orange
bright, spicy, slight sweetness
10 / 12 / 14
COCCHI DI TORINO

cocoa, bitter orange, rosemary
broad, luscious, pronounced sweetness
9 / 11 / 13
ANTICA TORINO

cola, vanilla, thyme
robust, balanced, bright bitterness
10 / 12 / 14
POLI

rhubarb, liquorice, ginger
pleasant, fruity, bright bitterness
10 / 12 / 14
CARPANO ‘ANTICA’

fig, nutmeg, vanilla, anise seed
intense, full bodied, pronounced sweetness
11 / 13 / 15

NEGRONI
$16

Campari, Elena Gin, Antica Torino Vermouth
MARTIN'S REVENGE
$16

Botanist Gin, Contratto Sweet Vermouth, Luxardo Maraschino, Rosemary, Regan's Orange Bitters
PAST THE PINES
$16

Distilleria Dell'Alpe Kapriol, Antica Torino Genepì, Antica Torino Dry Vermouth
NAPOLEON DOLOMITI
$16

Tarragon Infused Arette Blanco Tequila, Pasubio Amaro, Lunae Grappa, Lime, Agave
MONKEY OF BARRELS
$16

Woodford Reserve, Vallet Amargo, Amaro Camatti, Giffard Banane de Brasil, Lemon
UP AN ABRUZZIAN CREEK*
$16

Knob Creek Rye, Enrico Centerbe, Orgeat, Lime, Pineapple
BOTTOM OF THE LIME
$16

Tito's Handmade Vodka, Antica Torino Genepì, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Lime

PERONI ‘NASTRO AZZURRO’
$8

Lager, Italy
ROTHAUS ‘TANNENZÄPFLE’
$10

Pilsner, Germany
WEIHENSTEPHANER
$10

Hefe Weissbier, Germany
EINSTÖCK
$8

Toasted Porter, Iceland
OLD NATION BREWING ‘M-43’
$10

New England IPA, Michigan
PERONI ‘NASTRO AZZURRO 0.00%’
$8

Lager, Italy
BEST DAY BREWING ‘NA’
$8

Kölsch, California

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Nesso’s Menus

Dinner

Antipasti and Bread

Insalata

Primi

Secondi

Dolci

Beverages

Wine by The Glass

Sparkling

White

Rosato & Skin Contact

Red

Spritz

Vermouth

Dry

Bianco

Rosso

Cocktails

Zero Proof

Beer

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