Ruscello

First time visitors Located 3rd floor of Nordstrom's in south coast plaza Plenty of exterior parking and parking structure Open bar sitting and tables or sit down table service availableFYI bathrooms located outside the restaurant by the strollers Adam - server - was very friendly enthusiastic detailed orientated really made the experience of explaining it all and remembering the details of our conversation Tomato basil soup served with garlic crostini very soothing warming of the soul not to acidic and pretty in color Chicken tacos freshly fried size of street tacos in a hard shell tender meat - for $10 definetly smaller scale and wish there were 3 instead of 2 Braise beef and ragu and cheese tortellini was shareable hearty like a tomato confit with spinach leaves and perfectly cooked tortellini - great for a cold day and not overly stuff when consuming pasta Both drinks order yes on the more expensive side but liquor and quality shows for it Great hidden gem for date night solo eaters family happy hour watch sports journal however it maybe Certainly will return to try more

Ruscello is a pretty solid option with basic Italian and American fare. The restaurant is located inside Nordstroms and it's been easy to get a table in my experience. This is especially helpful during the weekend when other restaurants inside South Coast have long wait times.The restaurant doesn't disappoint but nothing here is too exciting. The restaurant offers salads, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. I've had a couple of sandwiches. All come with fries which have a pretty heavy taste of rosemary. The spicy shrimp pasta isn't too spicy and has a stronger tomato flavor.

Sat at the bar and Liz took care of us. Short for Elizabeth... Super kind, nice and professional. She was super attentive and got us what we needed. Ordered a couple of sandwiches with my wife. Turkey Avocado club and the French dip. Both super good and fresh. You must try their Tomato soup. It's to die for. We come here for that sometimes. Miguel at the bar was on point. They have a solid drink I liked called the Smoke and Heat. Also a must try... Can't forget about Jose.... He was quick to turn tables around and get people seated. He helped my wife find the restroom. If you have not tried this place already. You should check it out. They have really good Menu Items. From Salads, to sandwiches to steaks. Good job team. See you next time.

My husband and I had a chance to check out one of the South Coast Plaza Nordstrom's 2025 Black History dishes and I must say that it was pretty good. Initially when it was brought to us the rice was placed on top of the collard tzatziki sauce which seemed to make the rice pretty cool and the steak was cooked a little more than medium as we ordered. Nonetheless; the waiter was gracious enough to take our food back and have it re-done. I thought they were just going to give me a fresh hot rice but they actually made the whole dish over and this time they placed the steak on top collard tzatziki sauce; which I liked alot better. I also appreciated that they re-did our steak which was cooked more to our likings. To say the least our dining experience was very pleasant as it was around 5 p.m. and was a bit more quiet and calming during that time! This dish is worth trying and very flavorful!

I always have a great experience dining at a Nordstrom restaurant and Ruscello was no different. It has an Italian theme, but their seasonal menu offers some interesting additional items. The restaurant is modern, busy, and pretty fast-paced. All of the servers are friendly and Jessy was exceptionally attentive.There was fresh bread and butter to start with which was delicious. We ordered the seasonal birria pizza with consommé as well as two cilantro lime salads, one with chicken and the other with cauliflower. Loved the birria pizza! The meat was tender, the sauce wasn't too creamy, and the consommé added a lot of flavor. I also enjoyed the cilantro lime salad as a more fresh, healthy side dish. I wouldn't recommend the chicken which came out pretty dry, but I highly recommend the cauliflower option or perhaps a different protein altogether.I'm excited to see what the next seasonal menu is!

Haven't been to a Nordstrom cafe in years but had chance to go to renamed Russello. Have always been a fan of the grilled cheese and tomatoe bisque. Had a birria grilled cheese and a pasta and meatball dish also. The food and the service was ok but for some reason the experience wasn't the same. Would I come back? Probably not since there are so many other options.

Lunch and shopping at Nordstrom was a much needed weekend distraction. Not sure why I have been living down the street all my life and had never visited the restaurant. It quickly became an obsession and I will now have to make up for lost time here! :)Our server Adam was such a delight! Very friendly, attentive and best of all, so funny. His recommendations were all 10/10 and he made the experience better.For a starter, we did the soup of the day which was a chicken green tomatillo soup. So delicious! I couldn't believe how good it tasted. It was basically pozole which I'm not a fan of, but I truly enjoyed this delightful little soup. The bread that came with it was scrumptious.My entree was 10/10! It consisted of: Wild Salmon & Cauliflower and only 660 calories. Comes with peperonata vegetables, creamy parmesan polenta, and lemon honey gastriqueFor drinks, I can't recommend anything better than their Vine Street cocktail. This is a refreshing and delicious drink! Must try. For dessert we went with Adam's recommendation which was their White chocolate bread pudding with fresh raspberry and house whipped cream. OH MY GOODNESS. Such a treat! I will absolutely be back to try the rest of their menu.

Kate, the hostess, is always great. Expect to wait during busy hours, but it moves pretty fast. I enjoy dining at Ruscellos when I'm shopping at Nordstrom and meeting up with friends. They have a very good menu with lots of options. In my last visit, I went with my friend who is vegetarian and she was able to find a few options. She ordered a veggie burger with fries and I got the turkey club with avocado and salad. The portions are satisfying.

You can't go wrong with eating at Nordstrom! When we're unsure of what to eat, this is always our go-to spot. It's consistently good, the prices are great, and the experience is always enjoyable. This month, they even had heart-shaped pasta for the kids' meal which is super adorable! I also love that they provide crayons for little ones and have a nice outdoor seating area. The interior is a bit outdated but I don't mind it because it's nostalgic. Service is always fast and friendly. Always a solid choice

We eat here often and love the food, the service, and the friendly staff. The Nordstrom burger is great, the soups, Signature salads, and the white chocolate bread pudding are delicious. Ruscello's has a nice vibe and the outdoor patio is pleasant on a sunny day. Highly recommend. Note- they are occasionally closed at dinner for special events. Best to call ahead and inquire.