Russo

4.6

604 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Russo Italian Restaurant features traditional Italian dishes made from recipes handed down from generation to generation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(774) 243-1377
Website
http://www.russoworcester.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tim Russo

Location
65 Water St, Worcester, MA 01604
Neighborhood
Worcester
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Russo offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent homemade Italian food" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best veal parmigiana ever" and authentic pasta dishes. The service is attentive and friendly, enhancing the ambiance reminiscent of Italy. Although it's closing, many cherish their "absolutely wonderful experience."

604 Reviews

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Tony
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at the restaurant before it closed. So sorry to see it go!
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jeff
Massachusetts
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent - went for their lasagna, not available, so had their steak - excellent ! Alix waitress very attentive - will be back !!!
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Leonard
VIP
Greater Boston
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the better italian restaurants in Worcester. We are sad to see it close!
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Lauren
VIP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad this restaurant is closing, but glad my son and I were able to dine there last night. Everything was perfect. The ambience, the food…amazing all around. The fresh homemade pasta for my manicotti was the best I’ve ever had…velvety and light and delicious.
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Sal
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really disappointed Russo s closed. It really was a hidden gem. Great food, ambience, and service. It will be sorely missed by allot of people.
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Tony
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a good time at Russos.Wish they would reconsider their decision to close.
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Paul
Massachusetts
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Though recommended as a good place for Geniun Italian, our experience was disappointing at best! I needed a quiet table for us. I called twice & L/msg but no calls! I wrote via the web portal no response (Crickets! ) after being disregarded and ignored, after making the request for early seating went ahead to book and the time I requested was given away? Then on arrival though they graciously seated us a few minutes early that was the end of a quality experience and absent any service what so ever? After waiting nearly 25 minutes I asked for 3-different cocktails was told they don’t have them even a dry California white was not possible? Then people freshly seated received service & their needs were being met while my wife & I waited and though they left a plate and bread not even a glass of water!!?? Who does that ?? Buyer beware! Glad they’re closing ! Wouldn’t consider returning even if they weren’t closing!! Good Riddance
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Sue
Indonesia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome dinner. Very tasty. Service excellent. Unfortunately the restaurant is closing in a few weeks. Glad we were able to be there one last time.
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MikaylaM
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Russo is one of our favorite restaurants in Worcester. The food is amazing, authentic , and made from scratch. The ambiance is very romantic but very family friendly. We are so sad to see this amazing place close ! Thank you for the delicious food, it will be missed!
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MichaelB
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner, delicious!
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FAQs

Russo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (774) 243-1377.

Russo is rated 4.6 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

65 Water St, Worcester, MA 01604

Additional information

Neighborhood
Worcester
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tim Russo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.russoworcester.com/
Phone number
(774) 243-1377

Russo

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