I absolutely enjoyed my time at Nesso starting from the moment I walked in. The host was very friendly and sat us in a spot that was in a corner but was perfect for me and my girlfriend as we like a little privacy even going out on dates. Our waiter Josh was also incredibly friendly and extremely knowledgeable about both the drinks and the food. Can't say enough about him as he was one of the best servers I have had at a restaurant. I decided to order their take on an old fashioned: Far From the Tree. Very tasty and was perfect to sip on throughout the meal. For food we started out with an order of their focaccia bread which was absolutely sublime. I also ordered the NY Strip. It was perfectly cooked and the side of gnocchi and mushrooms (which I tend not to like) were a great, light side. Honestly cannot recommend this place enough as a great spot for delicious Italian food. read more

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Branzino Cacio E Pepe Caesar Salad Chocolate Budino Terrine Grilled Octopus Pomodoro Short Rib Ragu This is Indy Italian dining at its finest. It is the perfect Date Night spot. Marriage Proposal spot. read more

Nesso reminds me of a good marriage between Campania and Tuscany if those two will even get married. Don't expect your typical Italian-American here ...there's tons of places around Indy to get that. But at Nesso, what they have are solid regional dishes from Italy albeit a bit upscale with presentation and more local ingredients. For starters, the octopus is similar to what I had in the Amalfi region and their recommended pairing was a white wine from Sardinia. For main entrees, my husband had short rib ragu. The dish is quite literally the same ragu that we had in Napoli but Nesso had fancier pasta. My husband's wine pairing was a good table wine from Tuscany. My salmon was cooked perfectly and I had a white wine pairing from the Campania region. The tiramisu was paired with a really good vinsanto wine. Overall, this place is a great addition to the Indy scene if you're craving for something other than your basic chicken parmigiana. read more

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Okay, where to start... Let's start at the front door. The greeting was outstanding as we entered, and it proved to be a harbinger of the excellent service we received throughout our visit, especially from our server Joshua Okay, that's where the two stars come from, sadly... I had the meatballs appetizer and Cacio e pepe. The meatballs looked pale under the very strange lighting that tended to make everyone's skin look ruddy, so, it's hard to say what color the tomato sauce was. The meatballs were extremely soft, actually a bit off puttingly soft, but, they tasted okay, seeming to be made with the traditional beef, pork, and veal. The pasta dish was very inconsistent and unappealing. Some of the spaghetti was properly cooked and some was too firm. It wasn't sufficiently cheesy as this dish should be and there was barely a hint of black pepper. My wife had the pork tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto. The pork was tender, succulent and perfectly cooked, however the prosciutto added a chewy dried out unnecessary wrapper that ended up left on her plate. Thankfully the lemon ricotta donuts and French press coffee arrived to save the evening. All in all not a great experience for this (Philly) Italian guy on a road trip... read more

Nesso is one of my favorite places to eat in Indy. We had some Cunningham group gift cards to use, so of course we came here! We both started with delicious glasses of wine, and we split the calamari. I loved it, and the sauces that came with it were really good. I love that there were fried artichokes in it as well. It was different than the fried calamari you get in most Italian restaurants. For dinner, I had the scallops. They were cooked perfectly, and the risotto it came with was great. It was a perfect combination. We already knew when we came in that we'd order the tiramisu. My husband talks about this tiramisu all the time since we had it the first time a year ago. It was once again a huge highlight. Nesso never disappoints! read more

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The food is delicious. The menu is a little hard to navigate but everything was delicious. Highly recommend the bruschetta. The panzanella was good as well. My husband got the AGNOLOTTI. It is delicious but definitely a heartier/heavy meal. I loved the branzino. Atmosphere is definitely upscale. But a great taste of italian food! read more

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Though one of the more forgotten about CRG restaurants in Indy, don't be caught leaving Nesso out of your weekend plans! This Italian restaurant has the tough job of playing little brother to the likes of Livery, Vida, Union 50, and Provisions, but the uniquely authentic elevated Italian dining should have you ready to make your reservation. We love to go on Tuesdays for half-off Spritz (think elevated Aperol Spritz), or Thursday's for half off their excellent selection of wine. We pair it with their beef carpaccio starter that had beautiful fried polenta to compliment the delicate beef. I can confidently recommend nearly everything on the menu. Coming to Nesso is a monthly occurrence for us and the excellent wait staff and ability to accommodate large parties keeps us coming more. I only wish they were open later! read more

Nesso - Beef Carpaccio* - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've had a handful of items on the menu in both dine-in and takeout scenarios, and nothing has REALLY hit the spot for me. I like the Crab Arancini. For the price, I've been disappointed in the risotto meatballs and Caesar salad. The desserts are solid! The Devour Indy menu is a good deal. The location is perfect--right off the cultural trail and inside the beautiful Alexander Hotel. The ambience inside includes modern decor and low lighting. Outside seats are available as weather permits. The bartenders know their stuff! Most of their drinks are spirit-forward. You'd want reservations for most weekends, and don't forget to bring your Cunningham restaurant rewards card. ParkMobile street parking is your best bet, or you can buy an item at CVS and park there. read more

After six years of being involved with Yelp, a few things are probably obvious. I'm an introvert. I'm casual. I'm friendly. I eat out most every meal, but I also very seldom do what we would refer to as "fine dining." So, you had to know something was up when I found myself at Nesso, a Cunningham Restaurant Group establishment inside The Alexander Hotel in the Pogue's Run area of Indy in this small but growing area of central Indy known as CityWay. The hotel is a boutique hotel and you get that vibe as soon as you pull up. Parking in this area is always a little tricky, but there's private lots along with limited street parking. I actually spied two accessible parking spots on South Street right next to the hotel and adjacent to Nesso. There was a curb cut only a few feet away. I didn't have any trouble getting out of or back into my car. While the parking is generally paid around here, the odds are pretty decent that if you're going to Nesso that's not your first concern. I attended a special VIP dinner the night before the Indy Shorts International Film Festival kicks off here in Indy. If you're familiar with dining, then you know Executive Chef Kawika Pieper and Executive Pastry Chef Hattie McDaniel - you also know that means you're in for a culinary delight. Our reservation was for 8pm and we knew we'd be staying until they are scheduled to close at 10pm (during the week). We had a rather lengthy table set off to the side of one of their areas. They offer outdoor dining options and have a beautiful dining room that is perfectly situated for both social and intimate situations. As we were a rather large party, we had multiple servers. I couldn't begin to tell you who was the actual lead, because everyone worked together as a team so nicely. After allowing time for initial introductions and socialization, the four course evening began. It was nicely paced throughout and involved one round of two appetizers (multiple servings placed along the table), another round of breads, the main course (4 options - I chose an absolutely incredible pollo dish), and a dessert option that was, again, also placed along the table so that you could try both the ice cream option and the tiramisu. The atmosphere is wonderful - it's got an electric vibe, but it never gets overwhelming. The CityWay area is a bit higher-end - I joked about not being nearly hipster enough, but you actually have a nice weaving together of different age groups and some ethnic diversity that's nice. Our group included age, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and ability diversity yet I don't think anyone ever felt out of place and the crew here at Nesso was impeccable with everyone. The food was remarkable from beginning to end. The bread options were, perhaps, a bit lighter than I'd have chosen but I can't fault a single aspect of the meal and the main course was simply stunning. I'm not usually a fan of tiramisu, but this tiramisu was mind-boggling. Yes, mind-boggling. As is frequently stated in reviews, the service here is really the highlight. I got very few names, because the service truly doesn't aim for "notice me." It aims for "enjoy your time with us." There's a huge difference and it's on full display here. Wine glasses were filled in timely manners, special requests/allergies were addressed discreetly and respectfully, water glasses were always filled - even after they'd closed. We never felt rushed out the door. Every single server was incredible. You can tell they live into a culture of service here. In short, while I may have started off feeling a bit out of place here I was quickly immersed in this wonderful atmosphere. It was a bit of an urban escape, a terrific meal with terrific service and an overall experience that you truly remember. While there's no question this is fine dining, it's the kind of fine dining that's worth it and a fantastic option for those seeking a special, memorable dining experience. read more

Nesso - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Fiancé and I visited Nesso during Devour Indy 2021 for my birthday dinner. 3 courses per person for $35 was an amazing deal for the experience and food we had. For our first course, I got the grilled octopus and my fiancé got the tomato/burrata salad. The Grilled octopus came with a citrus fennel slaw and calibrian Chile sauce. I've never had octopus that was as flavorful and tender as this one was. The calibrian Chile sauce was very unique but I found it to be a bit on the salty side. The tangy fennel slaw paired perfectly with everything else. The tomato salad was also good, but nothing spectacular. For the second, I got the trout and my fiancé got the iberico pork. The trout was cooked perfectly, with a crispy exterior and flaky interior. The artichoke, zucchini, and asparagus was perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the fish. The actual iberico pork was okay. It came with an oyster mushroom and couscous medley that was so flavorful and definitely stole the show. My fiancé could not stop talking about how lovely those mushrooms were. Lastly, for dessert I ordered the tiramisu and my fiancé ordered the cheesecake. The cheesecake was alright, a little too dense for my liking. The tiramisu though, was incredible. Moist, melt in your mouth, chocolatey, coffee explosion. I will have dreams about this tiramisu. Our waitress was extremely sweet and even gave us a complimentary dessert for my birthday. Overall, service, ambiance, food, definitely made Nesso a 5/5. We will be coming back! read more

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My girlfriend and I celebrated Valentines Day at Nesso and had a solid experience. I had very high expectations with it being a CRG restaurant, and although it was quite good, it was lacking a little to make it a five star experience. We started with the mussels which were very good. The flavor of the sauce was good, and having bits of pepperoni mixed in were tasty. What it was lacking was some bread to soak up the sauce. In the past, I've had mussels served with bread, and I was surprised to not see it here. For an entree, I had the spinach papardelle with a bolognese sauce. It was a tasty dish, but there wasn't as much meat in the sauce as I would've liked. The serving size was also rather small. The pasta itself was very good though, just wish I had more of it to enjoy. The drink menu was mainly wine focused, which makes sense for an Italian restaurant, but considering I'm more of a cocktail/beer person, it didn't quite do it for me. Service was fine - not great, not poor. I'm between 3 and 4 stars for this review but I'll round up given the flavor of the food, even if the quantity wasn't perfect. I may be back, but not until I try the other Italian restaurants downtown. read more

Nesso - Spinach Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Ok, it's been a while since we were here, but I'm using Yelp like my food-Goodreads, so this review is only marginally for other people. I'll be real...this place is expensive. And there was a ton of words on the menu we had to google. We are simple midwestern folk, don't judge me. We ordered these little rice balls filled w/ ...something cheesy? Loved 'em. Looking at the menu, I'm not sure they're on there any more. *sad face* The drinks were amazing. Plan on dropping some coin on a couple. I think J got the tagliatelle. Delicious. I got the salmon and it was divine. It was...creamy. It was not a texture I'd ever had in a salmon, but I loved it. I hope the salmon they have on the menu is the same I had before, because I've been obsessed with having it again. J has about perfected doing salmon on the grill, but this was nothing like I'd had before. ...if you sous vide it, would it change the texture? If we go again, I'm going to ask. Save up & go read more

If the food sucked I might give this place five stars on service alone but the food didn't suck! A group of seven of us went on a Thursday evening and we had reservations. The person leading our group requested Brandon as our server. This was the first time to Nesso for me. Brandon came to the table and explained how the menu was laid out and how the courses would go. I ordered Pane which was the bread offering and for $7 I got focaccia, a baguette, grissini breadsticks, and an olive oil and balsamic mixture. We had three of these at the table and we just shared them. For my first course I ordered Asparagi con Le Uova which was an asparagus fennel salad, a sous vide egg, parmesan zabaglione, and preserved lemon vinaigrette. This was an excellent starter and I certainly would not hesitate to order it again. When the first course was brought out Brandon went to each person to explain what they had on their plate as if they were the only person there. Talk about five star service! After the first course was finished for all of us no less than three additional people came to the table to help clear everything off and reset the table with fresh silverware. The next course I had I ordered the Ravioli which was foie gras and leek, pear mostarda, Buffalo milk gorgonzola, fried leeks, and candied spiced walnuts. While these flavors worked very well together it was not exactly what I expected on the interior of the ravioli I expected it to be a little more chunky not so much liquid. The flavors together on this dish were outstanding. The next thing I ordered was the Risotto which was Squid Ink risotto, charred octopus, eggplant, tomato and Herb tartare. This was my first experience with risotto and I don't think I am a fan but that was the best octopus that I have ever eaten. The octopus was not chewy and it was perfectly charred. On to dessert. I couldn't help myself I had to have the Tiramisu. We all shared the desserts as well so I got to try a little bit of everything. There was not one dessert that I did not like. The Tiramisu I received was an absolutely beautiful presentation. I'm not going to lie this place is a little pricey not something I would go to every day but perfect for that special occasion. I will definitely make another trip back to Nesso. read more

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Valet parking available for $8. If valet not outside they are usually inside the entry to the Alexander Hotel keeping warm. Reservations highly recommended. Interior is upscale trendy decor. Nice for date night or special evening out with friends. Upon checking in with the hostess they offer to check your coats. Servers are very welcoming, polite and are very knowledgeable about the menu with wine pairing for entrees. We tried the fried olives, which reminded us of scotch eggs. It mainly tasted like fried Italian sausage. We had hoped for there to be a more olive taste or more olives in it rather than one olive in the center of a fair amount of Italian sausage. For entrees, we had the chicken saltimbocca and the scallops. We both agreed the scallops won hands down for our favorite and were delicious! There were three large scallops served over risotto with asparagus on the side. We finished the meal off with the tiramisu, which was also delicious and had a neat design on top. Highly recommend the coffee with your desert. Their coffee was some of the best I've had after dinner! Once again, The Cunningham Group exceeded our expectations! read more

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The recommended style is to order appetizers, then salad, then pasta, then protein family style and Italian style so we did and I really liked that. We tried almost everything (party of six). We started with the octopus (great) and burrata (great) and we added bread to the burrata which was a great call from our waiter. The octopus was grilled well and tender and tasty. My youngest even liked it. We tried all three salads - arugula (meh), beet (great), Caesar (great). Then the pastas came and we did the spaghetti and meatball (great sauce, fine meatball), sausage rigatoni(meh), and pesto pasta (great, to my surprise). Then we had the NY strip (great, perfect medium rare, great flavor), the salmon (great, perfectly cooked medium), and pork chop (good, perfect cook for me a little under for our other eaters). We were too stuffed for desert. We ordered a very nice wine, a Brunello and it was very good but I'd say the wines are very over priced, a bit obnoxiously actually. My wife got a lemon cello spritz which she loved. So why only four stars? Expectations are big for this price range and we had some great food but nothing was amazing that stood out for us where we said we have to come back for this. But the food was probably 4.5 star worthy overall. More importantly, our waiter was great and very personable and very helpful but......the meal took forever. We had a 7:15 reservation and we finished at 10:15. Every course from drinks at the start to the very end all took way too long. It has a cool downtown vibe. So we may or may not go back. read more

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As a loyal Cunningham Restaurant Group customer and a native of New England, I was really excited to try Nesso and see how the Italian food scene compares. It was super easy to make a reservation and our server, Nic, was incredibly helpful. As a trained sommelier, he was able to recommend excellent wine pairings with dinner as well as the carpaccio as an appetizer. My boyfriend had the swordfish and I had the buccatini alla nerano, both of which were flavorful and made for a special night out. We finished the night with the bombolino, thanks to the dozens of rave reviews. We look forward to going back for another special occasion! read more

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It's got lots of competition in town, but Nesso is easily my favorite Italian restaurant in Indy. The dishes pleasantly surprise every visit! read more

Nesso - Bucatini with meatballs - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Nesso it's a devour Indy restaurant that you definitely don't want to miss out on. Their fare of Italian food is a tongue slapping delight!! My first plate was a char grilled octopus with a walnut based mayo. I never knew octopus could be as soft as a marshmallow but with a charcoal flavored crisp on the outside. I will come back solely for this dish! The second plate was an incredible follow up with a pork shank paso buco. The meat fell off the bone and the sauce was thick, creamy and savory. It was also served with a crispy, spiced broccolini that was pleasantly surprising. I don't usually eat vegetables but this got me going! The third plate, the tiramisu dessert speaks for itself. It's homemade and it was chocolaty yet not overly sweet. I ordered an extra espresso shot that came with a cube of brown sugar and lemon rind, and it was simply the most enjoyable coffee experience I could ask for. All in all i wouldn't miss nesso as it was a joy for me to eat here. For those who enjoy wine, I heard they have quite an extensive find wine selection too The devour menu was only $45! read more

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Came in pretty early to eat because I had not eaten anything all day. Eyes were bigger than my stomach. Went with Burrata ($12), Agnolotti ($24), and Capesante ($32). Burrata came on top of heated cherry tomatoes and pickled onions in a mini skillet, topped with some pesto, with flame grilled buttered toast. Everything about this dish was excellent; lots of good flavor mixes that played well with each other, and the bread was crunchy but not mouth hurting level, and soft in the middle, with a good amount of flavor (sourdough bread, my favorite). This appetizer was pretty large in portion. Loved it. The Agnolotti came next with plenty of mushrooms and slices of truffle on top of several small pasta stuffed with more mushrooms. (Pardon my basicness, but for those that don't know what agnolotti is, think mini-ravioli). Each bite of the agnolotti was a flavor bang in your mouth. The sauce that came with was also an awesome mushroom sauce. I really like mushrooms and ravioli, so this dish was perfect for me. The price point felt a little expensive for me, but please note, I do not know how to appreciate truffles. The only critique I had about the dish itself is that the walnuts that came with the dish felt very random. Didn't know how I felt about the unnecessary crunch when I wanted a soft texture dish of mushrooms and stuffed pasta. Last dish was scallops on a bed of mashed sunchokes and asparagus with a few pieces of crunchy red skinned vegetable/fruit I did not know. The mashed sunchoke was new to me and very pleasant. It was like mashed potatoes but without any of the heaviness. Loved it. The asparagus pieces were amazing as well, cooked to perfect tenderness while not falling apart, and the sauce was a subtle sweet. The menu also said pancetta was involved somewhere, but I didn't notice it. Finally the scallops: I appreciated how big they were and the color on top was amazing. Unfortunately, looks were deceiving, as the texture wasn't as seared as I had hoped, and the inside of the scallops were ever so slightly on the overcooked side. Other than the small marks on the scallops, everything else was perfect. An excellent meal! Would definitely come again and order a few other pastas, as well as the trout. Maybe I can leave room for dessert next time. Service was wonderful and highly attentive. read more

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I have been to Nesso twice and both times have had different experiences. We ordered the same food each time but I do think they change the menu often. The burrata and bread were good both times though this time they added candied onions which I personally did not enjoy. The aricini was very good! The focaccia the second time was ok, it was room temperature when served. They do not have nonalcoholic drinks listed but they were kind enough to offer us mocktails upon request. Amazing staff! read more

Nesso - Mocktail - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I cannot say enough amazing things about this place! I had the most enjoyable time here and it was not just because of the food but also because of the service. My server kindly walked me through the meal options and also drink menu, and I ended up getting one of the aperol spritz drinks and the octopus casarecce. The pasta was tasty and not heavy on the stomach at all. The menu graphic design was really lovely as well. My food was such a great portion and I still had enough stomach room to comfortably eat dessert, for which I got the panna cotta. Most delicious dessert I've had in a while. The server was so awesome and really made sure I was having a great meal. read more

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Food: -Burrata and bread: this dish was good. The tomatoes are roasted along with the Burrata. The candy onions were a nice touch and gave it a subtle sweet taste. -Agnolotti with mushroom: really liked this dish! However the portion size was sooo small. The Parmesan broth made the dish seem not too heavy. -Linguini Nero: my husband ordered this dish and said it was a solid dish. It had one piece of scallop and a few pieces of other seafood. The noodles and broth were the best part of the dish. Customer service: -Decent customer service. Hostess and waiter were nice. It did take us some time to get our drink order in. But the food came out pretty fast. All staff wore face masks. Ambience: -Modern and simple decor inside. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Overall, food is awesome. However, the price point is pretty high for the portion size. read more

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Nesso served up one helluva dinner. It was filling, delicious, with some amazing surprises mixed in! It was great to come downstairs from The Alexander, take a seat in this low-lit, beautiful restaurant and have one of the best meals I've had in some time. We started with appetizers. Specifically the prugne secche (prosciutto-wrapped dates) really stood out. These looked a bit odd at first -- I admit. But the savory of the prosciutto and the sweetness of the dates worked well together. And for my main meal, I went with the agnolotti, a pasta comprised of mushroom, winter truffle, whey, parmesan and walnuts. Nesso had many specials on the night we visited using truffles, so I wanted to be sure to get something with this in it, and our waiter, Jarred, highly recommended it. Jarred was right! This was a perfect, comforting winter dish. Loved all the heartiness of the mushrooms and truffles with this entree. I also tried a few bites of the carbonara, an Italian classic. With its pancetta, egg, parmesan and peppercorn, this was as rich as you'd expect it to be. For dessert, my meal-mates and I tried a few things, including the tiramisu, zeppole and spumoni terrine. The tiramisu was BEAUTIFUL! This is a showstopper. Along with being sweet with hints of espresso, it had a floral pattern on its top in cocoa. The zeppole consisted of ricotta donuts with dipping sauces, but my favorite was the spumoni. There's something about ice cream in cake form that just makes me happy. The honeycomb brittle, marshmallow fluff and dehydrated chocolate mousse also didn't hurt when it came to putting a smile on my face. The food kept coming, and the hospitality -- including great service by Jarred -- didn't end. I'd go out of my way to eat here again. read more

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They had me at bruschetta (when they pronounced it the correct way - bonus points). I was sold. Our server was incredibly kind and caring, and he led us through all of the courses of dinner. It was evident that each dish was made with extreme thought and care. We tried just about everything: Antipasti: We had a big group, so we ordered all of the appetizers (oh yeah!), specifically the bruschetta, polpo (octopus), prosciutto plate, prugne secche (prosciutto-wrapped prunes), carciofi (artichoke), and insalata. Each person at our table loved every single thing we put in our mouths. Everything was flavorful and incredibly enjoyable. My favorites? The polpo and bruschetta. So. Incredible. Primi: We also all ended up choosing pasta as our main course (can you go to an Italian restaurant and not get pasta?!). The Agnolotti pasta dish was incredible. It was the perfect size and the right mix of rich, while still allowing me to finish the whole dish. There were huge cooked mushrooms, amongst incredible pockets of pasta, mixed with whey, parmesan and walnuts. Dolci: Adopting a newfound, 'when in Rome' attitude, we order dessert too. Our table snagged a tiramisu and tartufo di cioccolato. The tiramisu came out with an incredible pattern created in the top of it (somehow looked like it was made out of velvet). The tartufo came out almost like a chocolate ball with hazelnut and more chocolate mousse. Both were gorgeous. What really makes an incredible time though, is always the service and we truly enjoyed everyone we met. They were all so kind and shared some laughs with us throughout the night. Excited to come back to celebrate a future occasion. read more

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There are so many things I want to say in this review but first I'd like to start with Jarred, our server. Jarred, I hope you get to read this because I want you to know that your impeccable service and hospitality made my team's visit to Nesso a night to remember. Your passion and insight for the product, attention to detail and sensitivity to my seafood allergy were all greatly appreciated. People like you are how the term "Hoosier Hospitality" came to be. Thank you! I'll be back and requesting you as a server. As for our feast, oh man, where to begin? We had five appetizers, several entrees and all but one of the dessert offerings. I also thoroughly enjoyed their Vermouth menu which offered some reasonably priced options. The standouts of the meal were the pasta carbonara (the pasta alone is worth ordering this dish), ricotta donuts with a citrus drizzle and white bean bruschetta. I also loved the roasted artichoke appetizer and the prunes wrapped in prosciutto and served with honeycomb. Based on the feedback of my dinner mates, I really don't think you can go wrong here with whatever you order on the menu. Lastly, the setting is equally as beautiful as when it was Cerulean but quite different. The lighting is much lower now yet the space still offers several private-like nooks and crannies for bigger groups like ours. read more

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I really wanted to like Nesso, but we left unimpressed. The space is beautiful, and the staff was attentive, but the food was mediocre. We dined this evening and ordered from the Devour Indy menu. The appetizer round was the best part of the meal - the octopus was excellent (tender and flavorful) as was the Mediterranean salad (the truffle flavor was quite prominent in the vinaigrette). My entree was the linguini Nero - the sauce was somewhat spicy, almost overpowering the mild seafood and ocean/salty flavor of the pasta Nero. The scallop was cooked perfectly though. Dessert was disappointing. After reading all the other reviews, we were really looking forward to the tiramisu, but ours was bland, watery, and partly frozen on the bottom layer. Perhaps it was the Devour menu that was inferior in quality, but overall it was not what we expected from a CRG restaurant. Ambiance - 5 Food - 3 Service - 5 Price- 4 read more

We had a 7pm reservation, the restaurant was not even 1/2 full, but our party of 4 was seated at a high top in the bar area. Our waitress was also one of the bartenders. It took about 15-20 minutes to place our drink orders . Drinks came out, but our waitress didn't bring them, so we were stuck, waiting for her so we could order appetizers. We waited and waited, it took about 45 minutes and then we were able to order appetizers... So we went ahead and ordered our meals at the same time because we were hungry and it was late. The appetizers came out fairly promptly. But food didn't come out until 8:30 PM. We ordered some bread to come out with our meals, since we were ordering mostly pasta. No bread came. Then the waitress finally came over. Asked how our food was and we reminded her we ordered the bread. She said she would go back and check, but she went back to the bar and never left the bar again. Eventually, we saw her ask a busser to go to the back and get Bread for us. We were almost done eating at that point. We waited and waited and waited again for the check. We did not leave there until 9:30 PM. Most of that time was spent waiting for our waitress. She was the bartender, but they were not busy (even though it was a Saturday night) and she spent most of the time talking to the other bartender. We spent just under $100 a person for mediocre food and terrible service. I will say that their focaccia bread was very good. I definitely will not be back when visiting Indy. read more

Great location, beautiful decor indoors, and excellent food! I loved the halibut and dessert panna cotta. The appetizer octopus is a hit or miss, sometimes delicious and sometimes has a slimy film over it. read more

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Summary: Absolute must! Best Cunningham Group restaurant so far. Our reservation was for 7:15. They expected us, we were surprised at how empty the restaurant was. The only thing we could think was the Colts game going on (and we learned the Pacers were playing as well). Anyway, by the time we left, the place was packed. The ambiance and decor were nice. Noise level was "appropriate", not too loud, wasn't a library. Service staff was extremely helpful and patient, which I always appreciate. Anyway, we started with the bruschetta and prunes. Our waitress took it upon herself to time the courses properly, they have very different tastes, but were both UNBELIEVABLE. Nesso's take on bruschetta was interesting. There were 3 slices of bread one topped with wild mushrooms, one topped with white beans, one topped with tomatoes. The combinations of flavors were amazing. The prosciutto wrapped prunes were to die for. The combination of honey, balsamic, and almonds make for an excellent combination of flavors and textures. My bride chose the gnocchi for her main, I opted for the pork shank. She had nothing but good things to say, continuing her prior comments about combinations of flavors and textures from the prunes. The pork was very well prepared and tender served over a bed of white beans. The white beans offered a creaminess to the earthiness of the pork. I couldn't help but think it needed a touch of acidity to break the heaviness of the dish. This did not prevent me from finishing it. The entree sizes were just right. They do offer a PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA which I have read about but was I too full to try. Leaves me something (else) to look forward too during our next visit. read more

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Very fancy! The Bolognese was so good. The pistachio ice cream is divine and the service was phenomenal.

Love love love Nesso. The chef was able to prepare a vegan pasta for me. I also had a drink suggested by our server. Love the service and overall ambiance! read more

Nesso - Enjoying a drink that the bartender suggested! - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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It was a special occasion and we wanted to have a fi e dinning experience to celebrate so we choose to go to Nesso in downtown. There are street meter parking available around the place and the also have valet parking as an option. We did make the reservation before going and after arriving we were welcomed a t reception and they help us reaching to our reserved seating. The ambience inside is amazing and the place feels upscale. There is a bar in the middle of the restaurant and they offer outdoor seating too. The server was very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. The waiting time was not long and we got our food on time. The preparations we ordered were amazing and we had a great time enjoying food and spending time here. I am definitely going here again and will recommend it if you have never visited thisnplace. read more

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Very nice place with delicious food! Just followed the recommendations by the waiter and it's great!

I celebrate the entire Cunningham Group collection of Indianapolis restaurants and Nesso is no exception. Exciting to start to see downtown indianapolis picking back up, and it was great to try some of the new menu and cocktail list. I will add this back into the weekly date night rotation! read more

Nesso - Sashimi Tuna - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Wonderful, just purely wonderful! Beautiful restaurant and great professional staff! We started off with the burratta--smooth delicious cheese over sweet tomatoes and served with toasted crustini. It was really yummy but I didn't particularly like the sweet tomatoes but it was still really good! My table then ordered a few bottles of wine--which happened to be half off. The sommelier helped us choose the wines that would best suit our table --since we wanted to share and all were having different dishes. The wine we got was a white blend from France and it was amazing. The staff was constantly stopping by to check our glasses were full and we were taken care of. I ordered the spaghettini and meatballs and others ordered the Linguini nero. Let's just say all our plates were spotless. The pasta was savory and delicious. We all loved our food and left feeling like death from Eating too much ha. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a delicious, beautiful meal and stand up service. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date. read more

Nesso - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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4.5 Stars Gluten Free: Yes, some items naturally Casein Free: Yes, some items naturally; however, verify with servers Nesso is the Cunningham Restaurant Group's latest installment located in the Alexander Hotel. If you had been to the previous restaurant at this location, Cerulean, you'll notice that the space has been revamped and configured. What Nesso has going for it: + Fresh ingredients + A nice selection of coastal Italian inspired dishes +Complex and flavorful dishes + Friendly and helpful staff + Reservations can be made via OpenTable Tips: * You can park in the garage attached to City Way or even along the street. For cheaper and somewhat easier parking, I would park off about 3 blocks off of South and New Jersey. Why not 5 star? Simply due to the somewhat limited Gluten free options, especially considering Italy has some of the world's best gluten free pasta and is one of the best places and easier countries for celiacs to find food. read more

Nesso - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a date night or celebration of an event. The ambience and the service was top-notch. We ordered lots of different foods and they were all exceptional. But we also ordered every single dessert on the menu and they were all very different and flavorful. read more

Loved this place! The atmosphere was very laid back and welcoming. The food was out of this world. I'm a huge fan of Cunningham restaurant group so I had no doubt in my mind this restaurant would succeed my expectations. Our waiter was so friendly and sweet. They also have a parking garage behind the building which was a convenient walk. read more

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Hmmm, where to start? Another Cunningham masterpiece. The interior is understated elegance, the service spoils you for other restaurants (thanks to Brandon & his crew), the food is spectacular, the wine list extensive... the prices, well if you're on a tight budget this is not the place for you. Italians do eat multi-course meals, generally at least 4 courses. So none of the menu items are intended as a stand alone meal but rather as a small part in your multi course dinner experience. The Aperol: Not real strong and a bit too much ice in my opinion, but taste-wise it is authentic. Having developed an Aperol habit during my last visit in Venice, I do fancy myself almost knowledgeable in this area... Pane: A yummy variety of bread served with nice soft butter and a dish with roasted garlic oil, a real bargain and for those concerned that they won't get full, this is a very affordable way to fill up a little, and delicious to boot. Salumi & Formaggi: You select your meats & cheeses and it comes with wonderful things to slather onto your bread. There isn't enough bread on the charcuterie board to cover all the goodies on the board. So order the above mentioned pane along with it and problem solved. Mista Capricciosa: If you like artichokes at all, you must get this dish. This salad sports half an artichoke that has been roasted or grilled or who knows what they did to it, but it has such an aromatic taste. It's a bit difficult to eat, after all the thing was just cut in half, you must take it apart yourself. Worth the trouble. Btw, the rest of the salad is no less tasty, but the artichoke steals the show. Insalate della Casa: A nice little light salad sure to please your taste buds. I did order mine without the fennel (I hate that stuff) and they were nice enough to accommodate my request. Thank you for that. Calamarate: Now this dish is not the most attractive dish on the menu, but I would say it is one of the tastiest. And for those concerned with portion sizes, it is one of the more filling dishes. Basically large pasta tubes with a very savory sausage and gravy that has a little kick to it. The line of paste then has dollops of the toppings on it, so you can either mix it all together, or savor each topping individually with some of the pasta. This way you get various tastes... like one portion with the pesto another with more of the tomato. This will be my go-to dish at Nesso's. Risotto: Nicely done, not overcooked as is often the case. The truffle and foie gras round it off nicely. It looks small due to the dish it is served in, but there is actually quite a bit to eat here. Creamy but not mushy. Stinco di Maiale Brasato: I was tempted to get it, but the name "stinco" kept me from it, to be honest. Somebody let me know how they like it please and take a picture for me. Salmone: Salmon on a bed of cabbage. Flaky perfectly seasoned salmon done to your specifications, generally served medium rare (if I remember correctly). Now what threw me off was the Hibiscus mustard. I couldn't remember what this little glob was supposed to be, but I took a hearty bite of it, which of course, I regretted immediately. This is a rather intense tasting tart mustard. Delicious in small doses. I just wasn't prepared for it... and I would have never guessed that's what it was just by tasting it. Advance carefully. Involtino di Pollo: Chicken Roulade, a long sausage-like affair, cut into slices for you. A nice light taste, a tiny little crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Delicately seasoned. Tiramisu: Not the best looking dish here, actually it kind of reminded me of large Swedish meatballs slather in that gravy, just a little darker. Also please abandon all preconceived notions of Tiramisu before you bite into this. These are basically donut holes with mascarpone underneath and various coffee accents. Absolutely delicious. The different consistencies play well in your mouth. The melt in your mouth donut, the cripsy cocoa crumble, the springy cold brew gelee, the creamy mascarpone mousse and the ever so tasty espresso glaze... delicious. Torta di Formaggio: Butternut cheesecake... I am not a fan of this, but I don't care for pumpkin or pumpkin spice, and this has that flavor to it. Sorry. My friends loved it. Spumoni: Again, don't expect the traditional spumoni ice cream. That's not it... More a deconstruction of all the flavors contained in the ice cream. You have your pistachio, cherry and chocolate... but not all rolled together... each has it's own little spots on the plate... do with it as you please.. mush it altogether or enjoy separately. For a new restaurant they did really well, but there are a few kinks that need to be worked out yet: The billing is a little off, so check your bill. The plants are not in the best places, I enjoyed watching the staff get literal face time with one of the trees again and again. Foodless gaps between courses. Give it some time... read more

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The atmosphere of Nesso is calm, moody and inviting. The service is amazing and the serving staff all are friendly. My water was never empty and the food came out at the perfect time. There aren't many vegetarian options for the main entree but there are seafood options. The drink was amazing and strong in the best way. The cocktail menu was creative and expansive. The bread was a good starter. The shrimp on the linguini nero was spicy and delicious. The noodle was overdone and the scallop tasted salty and overdone. I wish the food menu was as creative as the cocktail menu. Overall this was a great experience. read more

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