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Nesso Italian Kitchen, Indianapolis, IN

Nesso Italian Kitchen

4.7
4.7
562 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic

Prepare your taste buds for an exquisite journey to the heart of Italy at Nesso Italian Kitchen, where every dish highlights the rich flavors and traditions of Italian cuisine. Named for the picturesque town on Lake Como, Nesso offers an authentic Italian experience in a casually elegant atmosphere. Indulge in house-made pastas, fresh seafood, locally sourced meats and Mediterranean flavors that will warm your soul. To enhance your dining experience, Nesso also features one of the most extensive Italian wine lists in all of Indiana. From refreshing whites to bold-full bodied reds, Nesso’s Italian-focused list ensures that any bottle curated for your dining experience will be the perfect pairing! This little slice of Italy is located next to The Alexander Hotel, with parking available through the hotel’s valet at a reduced price. Visit Nesso today. Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 643-7400
  • Website
    http://www.nesso-italia.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kalu Ferreira
  • Catering
    Please contact manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Private and semi-private rooms available, please call and talk to a manager.
  • Location
    339 S Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Cross street
    On the northeast corner of the intersection of Delaware St. and South St.
  • Parking details
    Valet $$ Garage $ Street $
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Indianapolis

    Great for fine wines

  • Indianapolis

    Romantic

  • Indianapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nesso Italian Kitchen in Indianapolis offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "welcoming vibe." Guests rave about the "creative and extensive drink presentation," with standout dishes like the burrata appetizer and tiramisu. The staff, including servers like Tatyana and Danny, are praised for being "phenomenal" and "attentive." Despite a few critiques, many patrons plan to return, highlighting the restaurant as one of their "favorite Italian spots" in the city.

562 Reviews

  1. OliviaJ

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Octopus & house salad were fantastic. Truffle gnocchi also amazing. My husband enjoyed the osso buco. The Chilean sea bass was 3/5, I prefer bone fish's Chilean sea bass dinner- ultimately I would not recommend this dish. Wine & cocktails were great and service was wonderful.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded today
    Fantastic! We're happy you tried a variety of dishes and found some winners, even though the Seabass wasn't your favorite. Thank you for sharing and for taking the time to share. We look forward to serving you again!

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  2. Charley

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Nesso was fantastic! We have not been in three years so we were excited to return and try new things. It was very quiet and we had a great seat at one of their large couch-like booths. We shared the octopus and bread plate. The octopus was good, but the star was the crispy fingerling potatoes that came with it. Loved the combo of the octopus with those potatoes! I had the tagliatelle and my husband had the orecchiette. Both were phenomenal. Finally, we ended with tiramisu which was even better than we remembered. 10/10 dinner. We enjoyed every bite, had lovely service, and a great experience.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for the fantastic words! We appreciate you joining us during the holiday season and hope it isn't another 3 years before you see us again. We hope to see you soon!

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  3. Daniel

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed Nesso for my mother in laws 60th birthday. Everything was amazing. Drinks were great. Entrees were fantastic. We ate appetizers, salads, promo, seconds, and dolci over almost 2.5 hours. I love this place.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded today
    Yay! You had a very complete dinner with us. So happy you got to taste a variety of delicious dishes and happy you enjoyed them. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

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  4. Joshua

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value for great food and service! Always enjoy my dinners at Nesso.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us on NYE! We're glad you had a good time and hope it was a lovely start to a wonderful night. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Jon

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, menu and food. You won't leave diappointed.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    We're very happy you enjoyed everything and hope you had a great NYE! Thank you for sharing. We'll see you again soon!

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  6. kaleem

    VIP

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to sit at the bar although we made a reservation. It’s NYE so understandable. But the food was phenomenal. I also realized they didn’t ask about my Cunningham points.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    We're glad you had a great time with us on NYE! Yes, it was a busy night and it's hard to know exactly when some guests will get up from their table. We appreciate you understanding and hope to see you again soon! Did we get those CRG points added to your account?

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  7. Beatrice

    Indiana

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miles was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious! It arrived at the table quickly so it was hot. It was generously portioned & nicely plated. We both selected the pasta, which is made in-house, perfectly al dente, and served with a cdented, tasting pomodoro sauce. We will definitely be back!
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Awe! Thank you for sharing you experience. We appreciate the words and the time you took to share them. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. perfection

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Our waiter Cam was super informative, kind and attentive. Food was excellent. Enjoyed the octopus, and the linguine Nero. I highly recommend. Great music for ambiance and seating I recommend a booth
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to such a nice review! We have a terrific team here and Cam is a bright spot. Thank you for sharing. We'll see you soon!

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  9. Connie

    VIP

    Indiana

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was excellent and the food was superb. It was a lovely Christmas Eve dinner. Music was too loud making it difficult to have a conversation.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi Connie! Thank you for sharing and for at least saying the noise was "Energetic." I'm glad you all had a wonderful time with us on Christmas Eve. We have a wonderful little restaurant here at the corner of Delaware and South and sometimes we turn up the music a little for a livelier time! Thank you again for sharing and for the positive review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Adrienne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying Nesso and it was a wonderful experience! We had the absolute best server who was kind, attentive, informative and patient! Food was excellent and cocktails were fantastic.
    Nesso Italian KitchenResponded on December 23, 2024
    Thank you for sharing Adrienne. It seems Jo Jo is feeling the holiday spirit and sharing his warmth with so many of you this month! He is currently getting some time to spend with his family and then will be back after Xmas. Please ask for him the next time you join us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Nesso Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 643-7400.

Nesso Italian Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 562 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nesso Italian Kitchen

339 S Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the northeast corner of the intersection of Delaware St. and South St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet $$ Garage $ Street $
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kalu Ferreira
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nesso-italia.com/
  • Phone number
    (317) 643-7400
  • Catering
    Please contact manager.
  • Private party facilities
    Private and semi-private rooms available, please call and talk to a manager.
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