Ruscello at Nordstrom

Reviews

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  Daisuke Ikezawa

  Aug 14, 2026
  4.0
  I used to go to the marketplace, which is now Ruscello. Even though the name changed, the atmosphere and food was 100% the same!!! But the servise, eh, not as expected. Who would make a customer wait for 30 mins? I even told them that we wanted to order! So maybe if you're on a bit of a rush, this is not the restaurant you'd like to go. But on a day with no rush and you're starving, the restaurant you'd like to go is Ruscello! If you go there, trust me, you'll just love it there! (Pizza is just too good, so maybe if you are not a pizza fan, do not go there...!)
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  Nichelle Dowell

  Aug 11, 2026
  5.0
  Stopped in for a bowl of soup and was greeted by the most amazing wait staff!! Gabriel V took my short order with care and tons of consideration! He was knowledgeable about the menu and even raved about the item I was ordering. His exceptional customer service and thoughtful engagement was exactly what you hope to achieve when dropping in for a bite. I appreciated all that he provided during my visit and enjoyed how was personable he was while dining. 10/10 Gabriel V!!! See you again!!! Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the most delicious Chicken Pot Pie soup! Thank you!
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  Mickey Lee

  Jul 16, 2026
  5.0
  TL;DR: Michelin 3-starred Service by Angelica elevates a fancy-casual cafe into an unassuming culinary treasure hidden in a suburban department store! Details: While our first 4 visits to Ruscello were great in terms of food and service, our most recent one was truly exquisite thanks to the superlative service led by Angelina! With 3+ decades of dining out, we can confidently say that Angelina's quality of service is comparable to those of the best servers at the finest of big city dining destinations, including that of Michelin 3-Starred restaurants! Not only was she courteous, friendly, helpful, and attentive, she read our minds! To begin, when we requested our usual Hot Water with Lemon, she had them brought out with Mint--an ingredient which we love but never thought about requesting for our go-to hot beverage! Seeing that we were making our way through the hot water and listening to our appreciation for the addition of mint, she brought out some more without prompt! It is these finer details that can make such a major difference in terms of service! As for the food, we ordered the seasonal special of Braised Beef Sandwich with Blueberry Glaze, White Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Onion, and Arugula that Angelina raved about (choosing the Garden Salad as the accompiment), as well as the Penne Bolognese with Spicy Italian Sausage from the regular menu. When we expressed that we wanted whichever dish was ready first, our pasta arrived beautifully as a split entree shortly after our lemon-mint tea. The pasta was piping hot and fresh, perfectly seasoned, and harmonious in flavors. Next came the Sandwich, which also arrived a split entree with a generous portion of fancy greens: ample amounts of frisée to elevate the mesclun leaves, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and delicate vinaigrette. The beef was flavorful with demi-glace savoriness and herbiness with a touch of sweetness from the blueberry as well as retaining its juiciness and perfectly matching the gooey cheese and aioli while refreshed by pickled onions and arugula. While the pasta was terrific, the Braised Beef Sandwich was absolutely stellar, which is on par with a top-tiered dish at the fanciest of boutique steakhouses! All in all, Angelina transformed Ruscello Bethesda from a classy cafe into a true fine dining experience in a very approachable setting. We are absolutely hooked and will be returning to try more of their menu, including the Strawberry Shortcake special that we wanted to try on our recent visit but were too full to properly enjoy!
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  Stephanie Lawerence

  Jan 28, 2026
  5.0
  Had a simply wonderful experience here! The food was great, excellent service, the manager Kristy came by our table and had the brightest smile and a stellar attitude! The staff seemed so happy and kristy seemed to be super helpful and supportive to them. I can’t wait to bring some friends back over and over and over again!

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