Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

Name: Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 2950, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96814
Telephone: (808) 953-6110
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2572 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area.

Ruscello is located on the 3rd Floor.

We are open for dine-in with limited capacity and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 114 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Brunch
Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 953-6110
Website
http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-ala-moana#r
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 2950 Honolulu, HI 96814
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Parking details
Parking available at the Ala Moana Center
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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Popular dishes

Lobster Bisque
- Cup$7.75
- Bowl$10.00
Roma Tomato Basil**
- Cup$5.25
- Bowl$7.50
Signature Housemade Soup
- Cup$5.75
- Bowl$8.00
Simple Salad$8.50
organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, dijon balsamic vinaigrette
Crisp Calamari$13.50
sweet and spicy peppers, jalapeño basil aïoli
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata**$11.00
grilled sourdough croutons, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil pesto
Brussels Sprouts Frite$10.00
spiced cashews, lemon, honey
Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos**$9.50
lettuce, yellow pepper, tomato, cilantro lime vinaigrette, queso fresco
Chicken Meatballs$11.25
rustic marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, grilled baguette
Artichoke Spinach Dip**$12.00
bell pepper, parmesan cheese, tuscan lemon & herb flatbread

Signature Salads**

Petite Tender* (Gluten free) $22 (330 cal), Roasted Chicken (Gluten free) $17.50 (210 cal), Wild Pacific Shrimp (Gluten free) $20.25 (130 cal), Alaskan Sockeye Salmon* (Gluten free) $19.25 (200 cal), Tuscan Lemon Cauliflower (Gluten free) $16.75 (160 cal). Choose your favorite chef's preparation below

Green Goddess
Farro, quinoa, hard-cooked egg, organic baby spinach, avocado, pickled red onion, cucumber, turmeric daikon, herb salad. (610 cal)
Cilantro Lime
Organic baby greens, jack cheese, heirloom tomatoes, grilled corn, pumpkin seeds, cilantro lime vinaigrette. (280 cal)
Ginger Sesame
Organic baby greens, julienne vegetables, crisp wontons, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, cilantro, ginger sesame dressing. (450 cal)
Little Gem Caesar
Little gem lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese crisp, white anchovy. (450 cal)

Entrees

Wild Salmon & Cauliflower*$25.00
peperonata vegetables, creamy parmesan polenta, lemon honey gastrique
Chicken Parmesan$23.50
marinara, kale salad, pine nuts, parmesan cheese
Chef's Featured Steak*
organic baby spinach, crispy parmesan potatoes, peppercorn sauce
- With 6oz Filet$39.00
- With 8oz Flat Iron$31.00
- With 6oz Petite Tender$22.00

Signature Sandwiches**

served with choice of salt & pepper crush french fries and kalamata olive aïoli or side salad

Roasted Turkey & Avocado Club$16.75
Natural turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, peppercorn aïoli, toasted country bread. (1100/740 cal)
Nordstrom Burger*$17.50
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, sharp white cheddar cheese, roasted garlic aïoli, toasted artisan bun. (1500/1140 cal). With Beyond Burger patty (1340/990 cal)
- With beyond Burger Patty$21.50
Prime French Dip*$19.25
Warm roast beef, sharp white cheddar cheese, toasted parmesan baguette, au jus. (1400/1050 cal)

Pasta

gluten free penne available (Gluten free)

Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro**$20.00
spicy tomato sauce, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs
Penne Bolognese & Meatballs$17.00
chicken meatballs, spicy italian sausage, red bell pepper, tomato cream sauce, parmesan cheese
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli**$17.50
oven roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cream sauce
Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi$18.00
ricotta gnocchi, roasted tomatoes, organic baby spinach, parmesan cheese

Handmade Pizza

Cauliflower pizza crust available (gluten free) $4 (300 additional cal)

Chef's Featured Pizza$15.75
Margherita$14.50
roma tomatoes, garlic oil, basil, mozzarella, parmesan and aged provolone cheese

Meals To Go

Our Kitchen, Your Table. Pasta for 2 - $49. Here's What You Get, no substitutions please

Soup

Choice Of

Roma Tomato Basil
Lobster Bisque

Salad

Little Gem Caesar
garlic croutons, parmesan cheese crisp, white anchovy

Pasta

Choice Of

Penne Bolognese & Chicken Meatballs
spicy sausage, red pepper, tomato cream, parmesan
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
oven roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cream sauce

Dessert

Fresh Baked Cookies

Friends & Family Meals - A La Carte Menu

Each dish is designed to feed 4-5 people. Please ask us for recommendations depending on the size of your party

Soups & Starters

Roma Tomato Basil Soup$30.00
with crostinis
Signature Housemade Soup of the Day$35.00
with crostinis
Crostinis$7.50
Ciabatta Rolls with Butter$7.50
Vegetable Crudite$20.00
hummus tahini, pimento cheese
Housemade Meatballs$25.00
roasted garlic tomato sauce, provolone & mozzarella cheeses
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata$30.00
grilled sourdough croutons, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil pesto
Wild Pacific Shrimp Cocktail$40.00

Salads

Little Gem Caesar$28.00
little gem lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese crisp, white anchovy
Simple Mixed Greens$28.00
organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, house dressing
Ginger Sesame$30.00
organic baby greens, julienne vegetables, crisp wontons, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, cilantro, ginger sesame dressing
Cilantro Lime$30.00
organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, grilled corn, jack cheese, pumpkin seeds, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Lemon Bowtie Pasta$30.00
petite tomatoes, feta cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette

Salad Additions

choose your favorite protein to add on to any of our salads

Chicken$12.00
Shrimp$15.00
Salmon*$15.00
Steak*$20.00

Pastas

Baked Penne Mac & Cheese$45.00
alfredo cream sauce, provolone, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, bread crumbs
Spaghetti with Meatballs$50.00
chitarra pasta, parmesan cheese, basil
Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi$55.00
ricotta gnocchi, roasted tomatoes, organic baby spinach, parmesan cheese
Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro$60.00
tomato sauce, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs

Entrees

Pan Seared Chicken$60.00
spinach, capers, lemon butter
Tuscan Lemon & Herb Salmon$65.00
spinach, capers, lemon butter
Chicken Tenders$30.00
breaded chicken, choice of dipping sauce

Desserts

Housemade Cookies & Bars$30.00
Fresh Berries$30.00

Beverages

Lemonade$15.00
Iced Tea$15.00

Friends & Family Meals - Basic Meal Package

$195. Each meal package serves about ten people, and includes: Serving Utensils, Plates, Cutlery, Napkins

Soup or Starter

Choice Of

Roma Tomato Basil Soup
with crostinis
Signature Housemade Soup of the Day
with crostinis
Crostinis
Ciabatta Rolls with Butter
Vegetable Crudite
hummus tahini, pimento cheese
Housemade Meatballs
roasted garlic tomato sauce, provolone & mozzarella cheeses
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
grilled sourdough croutons, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil pesto
Wild Pacific Shrimp Cocktail

Bread

Choice Of

Crostinis
Ciabatta Rolls

Salad

Add on Proteins Additional: Add Chicken (Gluten free), Add Salmon* (Gluten free), Add Shrimp (Gluten free), Add Steak* (Gluten free). Choice Of

Little Gem Caesar
little gem lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese crisp, white anchovy
Simple Mixed Greens
organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, house dressing
Ginger Sesame
organic baby greens, julienne vegetables, crisp wontons, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, cilantro, ginger sesame dressing
Cilantro Lime
organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, grilled corn, jack cheese, pumpkin seeds, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Lemon Bowtie Pasta
petite tomatoes, feta cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette

Pastas

Choice of 2

Baked Penne Mac & Cheese
alfredo cream sauce, provolone, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, bread crumbs
Spaghetti with Meatballs
chitarra pasta, parmesan cheese, basil
Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi
ricotta gnocchi, roasted tomatoes, organic baby spinach, parmesan cheese
Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro
tomato sauce, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs

Entree

Choice Of

Pan Seared Chicken
spinach, capers, lemon butter
Tuscan Lemon & Herb Salmon
spinach, capers, lemon butter
Chicken Tenders
breaded chicken, choice of dipping sauce

Dessert

Choice Of

Housemade Cookies & Bars
Fresh Berries

What 2,572 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
A surprising miss by the kitchen at Ruscello. Food under seasoned. Signature Tomato Basil soup was brownish and gritty. And dessert orders were requested early, which is a first. Oh, and calamari not available which seems to be an ongoing issue.
ML
MelanieLong
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just another great lunch at Ruscello! Love the pasta and the soup!
JA
JAmom
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food came out quickly and everything tasted good. Our experience would have been better if the server was friendly.
D
Domf
New York Area
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cool place inside Nordstrom. Service was great food was good nice value. Sit outside much better than inside.
CM
ChristinaM
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great patio, service and food. Highly recommend for visitors and locals!
HG
HonGuy
Hawaii
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn’t been there for several months because of Covid. I am happy to report that the quality of the food is still excellent and the service is excellent as well. Many new faces but they all make you feel welcomed.
NJ
NinaJ
Hawaii
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious and service is great!
M
Mktpro
Hawaii
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Professional staff efficient service and good food can’t beat that!
BG
BlueGinger
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our server was the best - attentive, never needed to ask twice, or wait too long for anything and we never felt rushed. Food was good, portions are just right- didn’t need a take out box and ate almost every bite!!
J
Jimtrumpet
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As usual very good food, nicely prepared and presented. Sat outside so lots of sirens and other noise, but still lovely!
L
Leslee
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Nice people. Just noisy during prime times.
J
Jojo
Hawaii
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Food and ambience were great, but our server was not on the top of her game. It was obvious that the other servers were way more attentive and visible. We hardly saw ours and dishes began to pile up.
TP
TimmyP
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food great service Simple dishes done well
SC
StuartC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The menu is limited but the food was outstanding. A glass of wine was a little pricey. Our waitress was super nice and friendly, and could not be any more accommodating.
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r0per
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm welcome from our server. Great food. Food arrived on our table much earlier than expected.
C
Coloneljon
Las Vegas
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience2
Felt rushed through dinner. The server was attentive only to what she wanted not what we wanted. Don’t ever want Tammy again as a server again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our service from Geoffrey! He was the best!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall wonderful service, great food and cocktails!!!
SS
ShaS
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
There was a private event just before our reservation. Even if we showed up early, we didn't make a fuss and we waited patiently. It started to get crowded. Once it hit opening time and the time of our reservation, the manager came out and said "we can help the person that was here first." I knew it was us, but everyone else rushed the to the door. I wish it a little more orderly, but it is what it is. My kids really loved their kids meals!
LS
LaurenS
Hawaii
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Mother’s Day a couple of days early. The service was amazing! It was my husband and son’s first time there. They enjoyed their time there too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seating was quick. Had a really nice view and accommodated our stroller.
TP
ThomasP
Hawaii
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nicole and Tommy have always been very good servers! Efficient, professional and friendly. Thank you!
NA
NaniA
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ruscello's is our "go to" place when lunching with the girls. Food & service are always on point.
RS
RoniS
Hawaii
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Did a baby event with my daughters. Got all type goodies and had a wonderful lunch. Our server Micah was excellent. Spot on with the order. Very conscious of our needs. Loved the whole day experience at Nordstroms.
KW
KuuleiW
Hawaii
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Always top notch and consistent quality in food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to take my little for our mommy daughter dates
J
Judbz
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The spinach artichoke dip was super delicious. We both had salmon salad, delicious and good size portion for left over for dinner. Server ver accommodating, friendly and attentive. Unfortunately was very loud and difficulty hearing each other, especially server wearing a mask. Would much prefer them not having worn it.
AW
AudreyW
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great place for lunch. Not a quiet relaxing place, but good food and service.
RA
RyanA
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, great service and an amazing sunset view...
CT
CeliaT
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The appetizer was delicious but the spicy shrimp pasta was bland even after putting chili flakes on it. Service was great.
y
yuri
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service
a
aerolgirl
Hawaii
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Outside was the perfect place to celebrate my friend’s bday for late lunch. Everyone left by the time we were ready for dessert so it was a great feeling to just enjoy the view and chit chat!
TL
TLUM
Hawaii
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Risa was great! First server to ask for my Nordstrom account number for points. Great service with a smile!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Waitress was the best!!! Our son loved having dinner and we had a great family day.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good. This is the 3rd time in a couple of weeks eating here.
M
Marcus
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in food and service at a very busy lunch time.
JB
JillB
Detroit
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always love eating at Ruscello but today the service was slow and not super friendly. My MIL has a sensitivity to cilantro and ordered a salad with specifically NO CILANTRO. Unfortunately she could taste cilantro on half her salad so that half went to waste. On a general basis I would recommend this establishment for lunch or dinner but this experience was not stellar.
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ftroop06
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We love eating here. Food is always on par and tasty. I love the shrimp cilantro lime salad but this time I got fish tacos pupu. It was so fresh and crunchy. My new fav! I also had the high fashioned cocktail. It was fabulous.
G
808Gardners
Hawaii
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service is always good and consistent. The atmosphere seemed busier than normal which is a great sign that we are coming out of our COVID shell! Yay
TV
TiffanyV
San Antonio
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had a wonderful chicken salad last night with hubby. He had the chicken parmesan. The food was pretty good . Charisa was our waiter and she was the best. Friendly, accommodating, professional and best of all she explained that I could get Nordy points for our dinner. What!! Of all the times I've been here it never dawned on me. She came around to announce the kitchen was closing and last call. I forgot to order a to go order for my brat at home. Although she made the announcement, she still allowed me to order. The menu has changed several times since our first time here. I think the menu used to be better, but food is still good. Thanks so much Charisa.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana is rated 4.7 stars by 2572 OpenTable diners.

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 114 times today

Google Map for Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 2950 Honolulu, HI 96814