Ruscello Nordstrom Mayfair - Wauwatosa

I eat here frequently and would normally give it a five on food…, I have worked my way through much of the menu. Yesterday it was just a bit “ off” Just a bit…. Chicken meatballs tasted liked they spent too much time in oven. Salad, overdressed and cherry tomatoes a bit past their prime. Serve is always excellent . I’ll be back. Everyone has an off day here and there.

Delicious food in hip and quiet space. Service was polite and friendly but a little off in terms of timing and skill (entrees arrived about thirty seconds after soup was served we had asked for soups to be served prior to entrees. Too many interruptive questions about whether we needed anything/ were enjoying our meals. Sloppy wine pour several drops on the table with each glass. I’ll go back again because I love the food and the vibe and I believe the service will improve with experience.

Our lunch for 5 at Ruscello was just fine. Each person enjoyed their chosen meal and the service was very good. The reservation process through OpenTable was not so good and the restaurant did not have our table ready, so there was a wait. I initially made a reservation for 4 through OpenTable. When our party became a total of 5, I found the reservation could not be modified on OpenTable to that number so I called the restaurant to up the number, speaking with one of the staff (did not get a name of the person, unfortunately). When we arrived at the restaurant, the hostess had no knowledge that we were now a party of 5, and it seemed rather an imposition for them to re-do or get a table ready for 5, like it was my fault when I had, in fact, called in the change. It did not feel welcoming. Not a pleasant start to our luncheon. At least the server and the food were very good.

A favorite lunch spot for me to meet friends. The food is consistently delicious and service very good as well. Had a recent empanada special….and the regular menu offers fresh salads, and nice “comfort food “type entrees. Good coffee, and like the nice touch of the complimentary chocolate!

My friend and I meet there every five weeks for the Salmon Nicoise Salad. It’s so delicious.