Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale

4.3

695 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (651) 900-6810 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 900-6810
Website
https://www.nordstrom.com/store-details/nordstrom-ridgedale?sp_source=other&sp_campaign=food
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
12441 Wayzata Blvd, 2nd Floor, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Neighborhood
Minnetonka
Cross street
Ridgedale Dr.
Parking details
Nordstrom parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

Wine Wednesdays
Apr 18, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Wine Wednesdays. Join us for 1/2 price bottles of wine* with purchase of a menu item on Wednesdays. *excludes Prisoner Red Blend and Perrier Jouet

Offers

Happy Hour at the Ruscello!
Apr 18, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
Mon - Thu - 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM,Fri - Sat - 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Come join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday between 2:30pm and 5:00pm. We offer delicious food like the Nordstrom Burger or try any of our Signature cocktails like the Vine Street or Billionaire. No reservation necessary. **Not applicable for carryout.**

Lobster Bisque
- Cup (330 cal)$8.00
- Bowl (570 cal)$11.25
- Quart To Go$24.50
Roma Tomato Basil**
- Cup (190 cal)$5.75
- Bowl (290 cal)$8.50
- Quart To Go$19.00
Signature Housemade Soup
- Cup$5.75
- Bowl$8.50
- Quart To Go$19.00
Rustic Cheddar Chive Biscuit (360 cal)$3.00
Simple Salad (270 cal)$9.00
baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, creamy garlic vinaigrette
Crisp Calamari (630 cal)$15.00
sweet & spicy peppers, jalapeño basil aïoli
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata** (490 cal)$11.50
grilled sourdough croutons, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil pesto
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (350 cal)$11.50
chicken sausage, sweet soy, chile de arbol, toasted peanuts
Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos** (310 cal)$9.00
lettuce, yellow pepper, tomato, cilantro lime vinaigrette, queso fresco
Artichoke Spinach Dip** (1160 cal)$14.00
bell pepper, parmesan cheese, tuscan lemon & herb flatbread

Signature Salads**

Skirt Steak* (480 cal)$27.00
choose your favorite chef's preparation
Roasted Chicken (210 cal)$18.50
choose your favorite chef's preparation
Wild Pacific Shrimp (170 cal)$22.00
choose your favorite chef's preparation
Alaskan Sockeye Salmon* (230 cal)$22.00
choose your favorite chef's preparation
Roasted Cauliflower (100 cal)$18.00
choose your favorite chef's preparation
Wild Salmon Niçoise* (630 cal)$23.50
baby greens, herb roasted salmon, green beans, kalamata olives, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, potatoes, egg, capers, dijon balsamic vinaigrette
Shrimp & Arugula With Sweet Corn (590 cal)$22.00
wild shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, polenta croutons, parmesan cheese crisp, creamy garlic vinaigrette

Chef's Preparation

Honey Dijon Cobb (750 cal)
baby greens, provolone cheese, bacon, egg, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, grilled corn, cilantro, honey dijon dressing
Cilantro Lime (310 cal)
baby greens, jack cheese, heirloom tomatoes, grilled corn, pumpkin seeds, tortilla crisps, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Ginger Sesame (450 cal)
baby greens, julienne vegetables, crisp wontons, mandarins, almonds, sesame seeds, cilantro, ginger sesame dressing
Little Gem Caesar (r 500 cal)
little gem lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese crisp

Handmade Pizza

Cauliflower pizza crust available (Gluten Free) $4.50. (300 additional cal)

Shrimp Scampi (1230 cal)$18.75
alfredo sauce, spinach, oven roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan and provolone cheese
Margherita (840 cal)$16.25
roma tomatoes, garlic oil, basil, mozzarella, parmesan and provolone cheese
Pepperoni & Mushroom (1190 cal)$17.50
sweet tomato sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese, basil, oregano

Signature Sandwiches**

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

Roasted Turkey & Avocado Club (1240/890 cal)$17.50
natural turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, peppercorn aïoli, country bread
Nordstrom Burger* (1510/1160 cal)$18.50
lettuce, tomato, red onion, sharp white cheddar cheese, roasted garlic aïoli, artisan bun
- with Beyond Burger patty (1480/1130 cal)$22.75
French Dip* (1440/1090 cal)$19.50
certified angus beef, sharp white cheddar cheese, parmesan baguette, au jus
Spicy Chicken Parm (1650/1310 cal)$18.50
marinara, mozzarella and provolone cheese, sweet & spicy peppers, arugula, parmesan baguette

Pasta

gluten free penne available

Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro** (880 cal)$21.75
spicy tomato sauce, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs
Penne Bolognese & Meatballs (980 cal)$17.75
chicken meatballs, spicy italian sausage, red bell pepper, tomato cream sauce, parmesan cheese
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli** (780 cal)$18.75
oven roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cream sauce
Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi (1200 cal)$18.50
ricotta gnocchi, roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, parmesan cheese

Entrees

Wild Salmon & Cauliflower* (660 cal)$25.00
peperonata vegetables, creamy parmesan polenta, lemon honey gastrique
Chicken Parmesan (1070 cal)$24.00
marinara, mozzarella, parmesan and provolone cheese, arugula salad
Chef's Featured Steak*
asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes, calabrian chili butter
- 6oz Filet Mignon (670 cal)$44.00
- 7oz Skirt Steak (710 cal)$27.00
- 8oz Flat Iron (790 cal)$36.00

What 695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Neighborhood gem
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Italian
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Healthy
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ruscello at Nordstrom Ridgedale offers a serene dining experience with "excellent service and delicious food." Guests appreciate the creative menu and consistently good quality. While some reviews mention slower service, the general manager's efforts to enhance food quality and service are noted. Ruscello remains a "favorite spot" for many patrons.

695 Reviews

W
Wendy
VIP
Minneapolis
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We used to love Ruscello at Nordstrom. Our recent visit was a huge disappointment. Two of us ordered half of the mandarin salad. Usually there are lots of " goodies" in the salad. All we got on this day was a bunch of lettuce with the lettuce core pieces that, are never to be eaten, and very little else. When we saw the manager we told her of the situation. She looked put out and shrugged and mumbled something to our server. We were then brought a plate with the extra ingredients that should have been in the salad in the first place. One of the people in our party ordered the Caesar salad. Same thing... a bunch of lettuce with pieces of the core. Service was unbelievable slow and surly. We had to ask for a server to take our order. We ordered a cookie for dessert. We thought that maybe they were warming it up because it took so long to arrive. For two of us, this was our regular go to place and we really used to enjoy it. We always lucked out and had Michael for our server. We didn't get that lucky on this visit. The other two people in our group said that they will never go back. There are so many places to eat at Ridgedale. We will head someplace else in the future.
Is this helpful?
S
Sara
Minneapolis
50 reviews
3.0
50 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The bartender (Jilian) was terrible. She was complaining to the neighboring table that they were short staffed. However, the place wasn't quite full, and none of the other servers were having issues. Jilian only had the tables near the bar, which is normal for that restaurant. Another waitress was even helping her out. I am not sure why she couldn't handle the tables that she had. Only one person was sitting at the bar. She didn't bring appetizers until the food arrived, and didn't come to ask how things were until we were done eating. Worst service we've ever had at that restaurant.
Is this helpful?
C
Connie
Minneapolis
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Beef Short-rib Grilled Cheese was amazing!! It was a special for the day but is worthy to be on the full time menu. Soooo good! The cup of Tomato soup that came with it was the perfect pairing.
Is this helpful?
M
Marianne
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints, always good food, friendly wait staff, Ruscello great spot on shopping day or casual date nite♥️
Is this helpful?
J
Jennifer
Atlanta Metro
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation for 12:15 and had to wait a while to be seated. There was no host, and it looked like there were only two servers in the entire restaurant. Then we waited one hour to get drinks, and food came shortly after that! The servers were sweet and did the best they could, but they admitted they were very understaffed. Our Christmas work lunch took two hours! A store manager should have intervened. There could have been someone in Nordstrom who could have helped.
Is this helpful?
R
Reagan
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Table by the window added a great touch to an amazing meal that was topped by the service! Always a favorite.
Is this helpful?
C
Connie
Minneapolis
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect spot for a great lunch with friends. I recommend the gnocchi.
Is this helpful?
B
Barbara
VIP
Minneapolis
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a very positive experience. We chose the turkey and avocado sandwich, which was delicious! Special thanks to our server Dede who was extremely pleasant, efficient, and made us feel very comfortable.
Is this helpful?
D
Denise
VIP
Minneapolis
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It seemed like the restaurant was understaffed and the servers/host/bartender were all quite stressed. It was a very disappointing lunch, we waited over 20 minutes to receive our coffee we ordered. We almost left because the service was so poor. The bartender was frazzled and came over to use complaining how busy they were (instead of "we appreciate your patience in waiting" or comp us coffee or something. One of the items we ordered never came. Then, after we paid they charged the wrong ticket (a higher amount) then our original receipt, so they had to redo our credit charge. We may not be returning after this dreadful experience.
1 person found this helpful
P
Peter
VIP
Minneapolis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ruscello continues to improve and excel. While service could have been a bit speedier, attentive, this was more than made up with the food, and then attentiveness in making sure our meals were perfect. Even changing a part of the menu, providing a gluten-free option on the fly.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 900-6810.

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale is rated 4.3 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale 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

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale

12441 Wayzata Blvd, 2nd Floor, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Additional information

Cross street
Ridgedale Dr.
Neighborhood
Minnetonka
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Nordstrom parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.nordstrom.com/store-details/nordstrom-ridgedale?sp_source=other&sp_campaign=food
Phone number
(651) 900-6810

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Wine Wednesdays

Happy Hour at the Ruscello!

Soups & Starters

Lobster Bisque

Roma Tomato Basil**

Signature Housemade Soup

Rustic Cheddar Chive Biscuit (360 cal)$3.00

Simple Salad (270 cal)$9.00

Crisp Calamari (630 cal)$15.00

Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata** (490 cal)$11.50

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts (350 cal)$11.50

Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos** (310 cal)$9.00

Artichoke Spinach Dip** (1160 cal)$14.00

Signature Salads**

Skirt Steak* (480 cal)$27.00

Roasted Chicken (210 cal)$18.50

Wild Pacific Shrimp (170 cal)$22.00

Alaskan Sockeye Salmon* (230 cal)$22.00

Roasted Cauliflower (100 cal)$18.00

Wild Salmon Niçoise* (630 cal)$23.50

Shrimp & Arugula With Sweet Corn (590 cal)$22.00

Chef's Preparation

Honey Dijon Cobb (750 cal)

Cilantro Lime (310 cal)

Ginger Sesame (450 cal)

Little Gem Caesar (r 500 cal)

Handmade Pizza

Shrimp Scampi (1230 cal)$18.75

Margherita (840 cal)$16.25

Pepperoni & Mushroom (1190 cal)$17.50

Signature Sandwiches**

Roasted Turkey & Avocado Club (1240/890 cal)$17.50

Nordstrom Burger* (1510/1160 cal)$18.50

French Dip* (1440/1090 cal)$19.50

Spicy Chicken Parm (1650/1310 cal)$18.50

Pasta

Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro** (880 cal)$21.75

Penne Bolognese & Meatballs (980 cal)$17.75

Portabella Mushroom Ravioli** (780 cal)$18.75

Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi (1200 cal)$18.50

Entrees

Wild Salmon & Cauliflower* (660 cal)$25.00

Chicken Parmesan (1070 cal)$24.00

Chef's Featured Steak*

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale restaurant rated?

Does Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale offer gift cards?

Is Ruscello - Nordstrom Ridgedale currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card