Ruscello at Nordstrom

Reviews

• JS

  John Smokes

  2 days ago
  1.0
  This is probably the most pretentious place in Oahu. Online reservations are booked through night but inside more than half tables are empty. Tables sit for more than 20 minutes without being cleaned. Food is average and staff is below average. I would not recommend. There are far better places to eat
• AF

  Allison Fuentes

  Nov 17, 2025
  2.0
  Our service from one of the waitress was great, very helpful and accommodating. The food was just okay. Not much selection with pastas which is disappointing honestly. The lobster bisque was so salty. Only thing was worth getting was the garlic ciabatta for $4.50 lol. The pasta and pizza look colorful and delicious but once you have a bite it’s all bland. Their signature cocktails was pretty good but definitely on the pricey side. The view outside was nice especially during sunset because you get both city and ocean views. All in all, this restaurant was alright. It’s not what I expected coming from the great reviews I saw on here and social media.
• BA

  Ben Allen

  Nov 16, 2025
  5.0
  Had our first visit here today, and it couldn’t have gone better. Aaron was our server, and he absolutely crushed it. He checked on us at the right times, kept everything moving, and made sure we were taken care of the whole way through. You don’t always get service that dialed-in, especially on a first visit. The food was great, the place was comfortable, and Aaron made the whole experience even better. We’ll definitely be back.
• SS

  Shully

  Nov 3, 2025
  3.0
  We’ve dined at Ruscello several times on past trips to Oahu and it’s always been one of our favorite spots — great food and friendly service. This visit, though, wasn’t quite up to the usual standard. We sat at the bar since there was a 30-minute wait. The bartender was friendly, and the lobster bisque was absolutely delicious — rich, flavorful, and served piping hot. The wine was nicely chilled and the beer perfectly frosty. We mentioned to the bartender that we’d be sharing a burger and asked if it could be cut. When it arrived uncut, the food runner explained the kitchen wouldn’t do it but kindly offered to find us a knife. We ended up cutting it ourselves, but it fell apart in the process and turned out a bit messy. The fries were soggy, and the burger itself was a little lacking in flavor. We also didn’t receive utensils or napkins until a waiter noticed us reaching for the small cocktail napkins at the bar. Hopefully this was just an off day — Ruscello has always been a highlight of our visits to Honolulu, and we’re looking forward to giving it another try next time.
• WZ

  Wanda Almaguer Zamora

  Oct 25, 2025
  5.0
  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.

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