Menus
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 gourmet scratch kitchen dining in Downtown Indianapolis.
Explore our menus and let your culinary journey begin at Nesso Italian Kitchen, our restaurant near Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Dinner
Antipasti and Bread
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BREAD
focaccia, olive oil, balsamic
$4
$7
vegetarian
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MEATBALL
$16pomodoro, pecorino romano
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BURRATA
$16cherry tomato, candied onion, salsa verde, demi baguette
vegetarian
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FRITTO MISTO
$15calamari, lemon, artichoke, lemon aioli
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PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER
$14cauliflower cream, pine nut, salsa verde
gluten free, vegetarian
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OCTOPUS
$17eggplant, crispy fingerling, garlic chip, calabrese sauce
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CARPACCIO*
$18arugula, parmesan, fried caper, crispy polenta, garlic aioli, garlic chip
Insalata
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CAESAR
$12baby lettuce, anchovy, crouton, parmesan
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HOUSE
$12treviso, baby lettuce, red wine pear, butternut, ricotta salata, pistachio, whipped-honey ricotta, pomegranate, blood orange-pear vinaigrette
gluten free, vegetarian
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BEET
$14watercress, orange, fennel, pistachio, goat cheese, sherry vinaigrette
gluten free, vegetarian
Primi
gluten-free pasta available upon request-
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
$22pomodoro, basil, parmesan
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BUTTERNUT AGNOLOTTI
$24sage brown butter, pecorino, hazelnut, poblano gremolata
vegetarian
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TAGLIATELLE
$26bolognese, basil, parmesan, olive oil
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BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE
$20black pepper, pecorino romano
vegetarian
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ORECCHIETTE
$24braised lamb ragù, english pea, calabrian chili, mint, ricotta, chili oil
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FENNEL SAUSAGE RIGATONI
$21rainbow chard, pecorino romano, olive oil
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LINGUINI NERO*
$27scallop, shrimp, octopus, oil-cured tomato, garlic, pepper flake, herbs, pomodoro
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GNOCCHI
$22black truffle, parmesan cream
vegetarian
Secondi
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NEW YORK STRIP*
$44brussels sprout, crispy fingerling, cipollini onion, salsa verde, demi
gluten free
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CHILEAN SEABASS
$54butternut, swiss chard, green peppercorn, lemon-caper butter sauce, chive
gluten free
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FJORD TROUT
$37roasted fennel, sausage, oyster mushroom, spinach, citrus aglio e olio
gluten free
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OSSO BUCO
$47marsala cipollini, arugula, sunchoke
gluten free
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SCALLOP RISOTTO*
$38oil-cured tomato, swiss chard, broccolini, parmesan
gluten free
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CHICKEN MILANESE
$25arugula, mozzarella, radish, heirloom cherry tomato, roasted red pepper
vegan
vegetarian
gluten-free
Gluten-free pasta available upon request
*Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Please inform us of allergy concerns.
Dessert
Dolci
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TIRAMISU
$12mascarpone mousse, ladyfingers, espresso, chocolate pudding, cocoa nib
vegetarian
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BOMBOLINO
$11lemon-ricotta donut, raspberry sugar, raspberry, lemon curd, mint
vegetarian
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BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA
$10lavender-honey poached pear, cardamom, pizzelle cookie, lemon sorbetto
gluten free, vegetarian
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OLIVE OIL CAKE
$12candied orange, chocolate sauce, chocolate gelato
vegetarian
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DESSERT TRIO
$30tiramisu, bombolino, panna cotta
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GELATO
$6choice of pistachio, vanilla-almond, or sorbeto
make it an affogato $3
gluten free, vegetarian
Coffee
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REGULAR
$5 -
DECAF
$5 -
ESPRESSO
$3 -
CAPPUCCINO
$6 -
LATTE
$6 -
CAFFÈ CORRETTO
$10shot of espresso with your choice of grappa or sambuca
Hot Tea
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SENCHA SAGA
$4.50 -
CHINA BLACK
$4.50decaf
Dessert Wine
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LA BIANCARA DI ANGIOLINO MAULE PASSITO ‘MONTE SORIO’
$162015 Veneto
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MACULAN ‘TORCOLATO’
$152018 Veneto
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DONNAFUGATA PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA ‘BEN RYE’
$162021 Sicily
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BADIA A COLITBUONO VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO
$162013 Tuscany
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CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO
$162015 Tuscany
Marsala
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Florio 'Semi-Secco'
$102015 Sicily
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Florio 'Vergine' Sweet
$152010 Sicily
Fortified Wine
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FERREIRA TAWNY PORT
$7Portugal
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WARRE'S 20 YR TAWNY 'OTIMA'
$14Portugal
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BROADBENT 10 YR MALMSEY MADEIRA
$8Madeira, Portugal
Amaro
1.5 ounces-
CARDAMARO
$13 -
PASUBIO
$13 -
MONTENEGRO
$15 -
FORO "SPECIALE"
$13 -
NONINO
$18 -
ANTICA TORINO "AMARO DELLA SACRA"
$15 -
HEIRLOOM PINEAPPLE
$16 -
ZUCCA RABARBARO
$16 -
SFUMATO
$13 -
CYNAR
$15 -
CYNAR 70
$15 -
BRAULIO
$17 -
AVERNA
$18 -
J RIEGER CAFFÈ
$16 -
LAZZARONI
$14 -
NARDINI
$16 -
MELETTI
$13 -
AMARO "DELL’ETNA"
$16 -
CAPPELLETTI "ALTA VERDE"
$12 -
CAPPELLETTI "ELISIR NOVASALUS"
$13 -
VECCHIO "AMARO DEL CAPO"
$15
Fernet
1.5 ounces-
CONTRATTO
$15 -
FRATELLI BRANCA
$16 -
FRATELLI BRANCA MENTA
$17 -
LAZZARONI
$14 -
MELETTI
$14
Grappa
1.5 ounces-
CAFFO ‘ITALIANA’
$13 -
LUNAE VERMENTINO ‘AQUA’
$18 -
MARCHESI DI GRESY MOSCATO ‘LA SERA’
$14 -
MARCHESI DI GRESY NEBBIOLO ‘MARTINENGA’
$14 -
MOLETTO MOSCATO
$14 -
MOLETTO PROSECCO
$15 -
MOLETTO BARBERA
$14 -
MOLETTO NEBBIOLO
$14 -
NARDINI BIANCA
$15 -
NONINO CHARDONNAY ‘BARRIQUES’
$16 -
JACOPO POLI AROMATICA TRAMINER “PO”
$22 -
JACOPO POLI TORCOLATO "AMOROSA DI DICEMBRE"
$16 -
JACOPO POLI SASSICAIA
$30
Cordials
1.5 ounces-
CAFFO ANISETTE DI CALABRIA
$13 -
CAFFO LIMONCINO
$13 -
FRANGELICO
$15 -
GALLIANO
$16 -
GRAND MARNIER
$16 -
GREEN CHARTREUSE
$22 -
LAZZARONI AMARETTO
$13 -
LAZZARONI SAMBUCA
$13 -
MELETTI CIOCCOLATO
$14 -
POLI MIELE
$14 -
STREGA
$16
Cognac
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PARK CARTE BLANCHE
$16 -
REVISEUR V.S.O.P.
$17 -
HENNESY XO
$58 -
A.E. DOR NAPOLEON
$22
Brandy
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PERE DI POLI
$16 -
VILLA ZARRI CHERRY
$15 -
VILLA ZARRI 10 YR
$17 -
VILLA ZARRI 21 YR
$22
vegan
vegetarian
gluten-free
Beverages
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Sparkling
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BORGOLUCE ‘GAIANTE’
$13Prosecco Rosé, Treviso N.V.
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BARONE PIZZINI ‘ANIMANTE’
$22Brut, Lombardy N.V.
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LA SPINETTA ‘BRICCO QUAGLIA’
$16Moscato, Piedmont 2023
White
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SCARPETTA
$12Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2023
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REGALEALI ‘LEONE’
$13Catarratto, Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc, Traminer, Sicily 2022
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OTTIN
$18Petite Arvine, Vallée D'Aoste 2021
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BENITO FERRARA ‘TERRE D’UVA’
$15Greco Di Tufo, Campania 2022
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DUE DEL MONTE
$20Chardonnay, Friuli 2020
Rosé
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CASANOVA DELLA SPINETTA
$14Sangiovese, Tuscany 2023
Red
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MONTARIBALDI ‘LA CONSOLINA’
$15Barbera D'Asti, Piedmont 2022
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POMONA
$16Chianti Classico, Tuscany 2021
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RIZZI
$17Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2021
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CANTINA MASSARA
$25Barolo, Piedmont 2019
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FEUDO MONTONI ‘LAGNUSA’
$17Nero D’Avola, Sicily 2021
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TOLAINI ‘AL PASSO’
$16Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Tuscany 2021
Spritz
Served with Bisol Prosecco 'Jeio'-
LUXARDO
citrus, bitter herbs, aromatic herbs
light, refreshing, subtle bitterness
14 -
NONINO
cara cara orange, lemon, gentian, sage
light, refreshing, slight bitterness
14 -
CAPPELLETTI
blood orange, grapefruit, gentian, rose
floral, rich, moderate bitterness
12 -
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
15 -
COCCHI AMERICANO
nutmeg, star anise, rose
citrus, full, moderate bitterness
11 -
COCCHI AMERICANO ROSA
saffron, chinchona, citrus, rose
floral, full, moderate bitterness
11 -
NARDINI
orange peel, gentian root, juniper
spicy, full, moderate bitterness
15 -
MELETTI
bitter orange, spices, herbs
citrus, fall spice, moderate bitterness
15 -
CONTRATTO BITTER
wormwood, aloe, nettle
rich, herbaceous, moderate bitterness
14 -
CAMPARI
grapefruit, orange, fennel seed
full, rich, pronounced bitterness
14 -
CARPANO ‘PUNT E MESS’
star anise, vanilla, bitter orange
full, complex, pronounced bitterness
14
Vermouth Spritz
All available on the Rocks / with Soda / or SpritzDry
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ANTICA TORINO
hyssop, thistle, sage
dry, soft, warm
10 / 12 / 14
Bianco
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CONTRATTO
orange peel, sweet clover, carob
luscious, slight bitterness
10 / 12 / 14 -
POLI 'GRAN BASSANO'
grapefruit, white flowers
luscious, slight bitterness
10 / 12 / 14
Rosso
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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
Cocktails
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NEGRONI
$15Campari, Botanist Gin, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth
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MACEDONIA
$16Malfy Arancia Gin, Zucca Rhubarbaro, Lime, Strawberry, Peach Bitters, Rhubarb Bitters
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LA PERA
$16Grey Goose Pear Vodka, Meletti Amaro, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Lemon, Black Walnut Bitters
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CACIOFO PEPE
$17Knob Creek Rye, Sazerac Rye, Cynar, Formula Antica Vermouth, Tobacco Bitters
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VESPA LIMON
$16Malfy Lemon Gin, Cocchi Americano, Caffo Lemoncino, Lemon
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APERTIKI SPRTIZ*
$16Planteray Rum, Cocchi Americano, 400 Conejos Mezcal, Orgeat, Banana, Angostura Bitters
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TRENO
$15Woodford Reserve, Cardamaro, Coffee Infused Sambucca
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DUCATTI POCO
$16Compoveda Blanco, El Mayor Reposado, Zarri 10 Year Brandy, Florio Targa Marsala, Orange, Lemon
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AQUAVITE
$16Tito's Handmade Vodka, Aqua Perfecta Basil Liqueur, Nardini Aqua di Cedro Liqueur
Zero Proof
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PROVA SPRITZ*
$10Giffard Aperitivo, Giffard Orgeat, Lime, Soda
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DELLA PASSIONE
$10Passion Fruit, Espresso, Lemon, Amaro Falso
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FRAGOLA BASILICO
$10Strawberry, Lime, Basil, Club Soda
Beer
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ROTHAUS ‘TANNENZÄPFLE’
$10Pilsner, Germany
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WEIHENSTEPHANER
$10Hefe Weissbier, Germany
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EINSTÖCK
$8Toasted Porter, Iceland
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OLD NATION BREWING ‘M-43’
$10New England IPA, Michigan
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BEST DAY BREWING ‘NA’
$8Kölsch, California