Ruscello at Nordstrom

Overall a fun and enjoyable experience. We didn’t make reservations in advance so needed to wait 5-10 minutes to be seated. Depending on the weather there is inside and outside seating. We sat outside which was fine. It was a bit less busy sitting outside. Food was well prepared and good amount. Was surprised to see the amount of arugula on our pizza…it was like a salad in our pizza which we loved. Our server was attentive and checked in on us in a good way.

Jeremy was our server and he is awesome! He showed great attention to detail and checked on us frequently even though he was obviously busy. The little gem salad is excellent and I ordered the flank steak on the side and it was very well seasoned and tender. The strawberry shortcake biscuit was very dry, so I couldn’t eat that part but the fresh strawberries and the fresh cream had very bright and delicious flavors. My son ordered a pizza and it was quite surprisingly greasy! He still ate it but he had to tilt the slices so the oil could drain off. My daughter enjoyed the penne pasta but it was a little spicy. I requested outdoor seating which the honored but be prepared because it was quite warm. No complaints though….it’s OUTSIDE! LOL

I came here on a Saturday night around 6:30pm. It was pretty busy but we were seated right away on the high table seats. Lucky. We loved their soups: lobster bisque and tomato basil soups with the cheese toast. Yum! We were a little disappointed at the chicken bolognese meatball penne. Our own mistake because when we overlooked that it was chicken so it was not the juicy beef meatball we envisioned. The taste was ok. I had the Alaskan sockeye salmon with Asian salad which was so great.

We recently celebrated my brother’s birthday at Ruscello in Ala Moana Shopping Center and had a great experience. The food was delicious—especially the pizza and tacos—and the salads were fresh and flavorful. Everything arrived well-prepared. The service stood out; our server was friendly, professional, and made the evening seamless. Overall, Ruscello delivers quality meals and excellent service in a convenient spot. It’s a dependable choice for dinner.

A great restaurant on the 3rd of floor of Nordstrom at Ala Moana Center with outdoor terrace and gorgeous ocean view. The menu has something for everyone and I prefer the burrata salad and the shrimp salad with some polenta croutons. Both dishes were outstanding with generous portions and friendly staff.