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    Ruscello at Nordstrom

    3.8 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brussels Sprouts
    Sydney N.

    My mom and I stopped in here after a long day walking around Ridgedale, and it's a hidden treasure! It's in a little nook on the second floor of Nordstrom, it feels like an upscale cafe! Very good vibes for a quick brunch or lunch - I wish I came here with girlfriends and ordered little spritzes and apps. Service was great - very fast and our server was super attentive. We were in and out in about 30ish minutes, but we could've stayed if we wanted to! The hostess was incredibly sweet and kind, really stood out. For food, we started with the Brussels Sprout appetizer. It was delicious! The sprouts were perfectly roasted and crisp, and the spiced cashews were a great addition. I loved that this was a step away from the usual goat cheese and honey brussels sprout starters. We also split the Turkey Club - even better that they split it and the side salad for us! The salad was light and crisp, nothing too crazy but tasty. The club was delicious, packed with turkey and avocado, plus the bread was perfectly toasted. I'll be back next time I'm at Ridgedale!

    Burger
    James S.

    This location is a hidden treasure. It has a very upscale feel to it while the location is set in a mall. The food is pretty good and the staff is very friendly. There is a great window view if you sit by it and it's nice and quiet. We only ran into one issue which was the cooks fault and not anyone else's. My wife ordered a sandwich without avocado because she is allergic. When the order came our server noticed that it had avocado on it as he set it down. He quickly apologized and took it back. The cooks in the back just wiped it off the sand which and sent it back out. When we received it there was still smeared avocado on the sandwich where the cooks knife didn't get it off. I asked for them to remake it because it still had the avocado on it lol. Other than the lazy cook the location and staff was great

    Nordstroms menu for us. Lovely!
    Bridget C.

    Great food and service. We were there for Mothers Day and it was wonderful. Terrific food! Cant wait to go back.

    Chicken Parm Baguette
    Sean P.

    Hidden in the back of Nordstrom is a reasonable all-around eatery in Ruscello. It's a very nice, quaint little venue with a small but suitable menu. Service was very prompt, and we started with the Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata. This was a fantastic, light starter that I would order on any repeat visit! From there, I tried the Chicken Parm Sandwich. It was nothing I'd write home about but tasted almost exactly like you'd expect if you put Chicken Parm on a sandwich. Which is good because that's basically exactly what it is. I personally thought the burger tasted better. The fries were also quite good, especially paired with their garlic aioli. All in all, Ruscello is a nice little find in the Ridgedale area that you wouldn't really expect. Don't expect food that blows you away, but prompt service, reasonable prices, and dishes that get you by especially for lunch.

    View from the restaurant
    Kathleen R.

    Stopped in for a bite to eat while out taking calendar photos in the area. It was hotter than blazes outside and was a nice change to see the outdoors from our perch in the Nordstorm's restaurant. We opted to split salads - a great tip from the server! Both were refreshing and different than the standard salad fare at most places. I could see this being a good location for ladies who lunch...

    Shrimp and Arugula Sweet Corn Salad
    Gabi S.

    Made a stop while shopping at Ridgedale for a light lunch at Ruscello. The two salads we ordered were both delicious. Between the salmon salad and the shrimp and arugula sweet corn salad, both were delicious! The dressing on the salmon salad made more of an impact, but I loved the polenta croutons of the shrimp Salad. Both of the fish on top were prepared well! I ended the meal full without finishing my salad (possibly due to the bread to start). The dining area is also quite lovely & charming. The people scene is perhaps on the older side, but the drink menu caters to that. If you're looking for a healthy sit down option in Ridgedale, or simply the area, stop in.

    Delicious salmon Niçoise salad (bite missing)
    Alex L.

    Delicious Niçoise salad. The salmon is slathered with a generous blanket of herbs that keeps the fish nice and moist. Roasted potatoes are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It's a highly proficient and flavorful salad. They are pretty stingy with the bread. The basket contains just one tiny piece of bread, even smaller than the lump of butter. But don't try to ask for more - they actually have a policy against that. The server said it takes 10 minutes for them to heat up each piece of bread, and only after I prove that I've finished eating that first itty bitty piece, is she allowed to accept a request to put a second chunk in the oven. I have never heard anything so absurd. Four stars for the salad. You'll have to bring your own bread.

    Niscoise Salad
    Lan F.

    I stopped for lunch the day Nordstroms opened. It was pretty full already at 11:30 a.m. and decided to sit at the bar (it's open seating there). It was the first day for them and staff seemed overwhelmed already but my server was attentive and was able to talk through the drink menu well. I decided to order the vine street (refreshing + delish) and the nicoise salad (nice sized salmon, very flavorful). The food was outstanding and service was good. When I left at about 12:30 there was an hour wait for a table. I'm only giving 4 stars to give them a chance to iron out the kinks. I will definitely be back to both Ruscello and Nordstroms :).

    Vegetable salad. Delicious!

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    Copperwing Distillery

    Copperwing Distillery

    4.3
    (72 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Copperwing Distillery is a fantastic place to visit. Its obscure location in a St. Louis Park…read morewarehouse neighborhood adds to its allure. Copperwing is a working distillery, and the bar is not embellished to whisk you away from that environment. I like that. Copperwing has a place of its own amongst the thousands of drinking holes in the Twin Cities. You're imbibing in a distillery, but at a bar with a mixology and a bites menu. The cocktail list is interesting, and what I drank was delicious. I also drank shots of some of the different booze Copperwing produced. (It was a lot of liquor. The next two days were rough, and stupidly, we went to another distillery afterwards. I will never learn, and I'm 75 years old.) Liquor is like wine. We all have different tastes and palates. I liked one of Copperwing's vodkas, but not the other. Several of their offerings have won national awards. That's something everyone in Minneapolis can be proud of. Jack was our bartender, and he was gracious and accommodating. I will return to Copperwing Distillery soon, but will drink with more wisdom, sticking to one kind of booze and will drink lots of water.

    My daughter arranged a tour & tasting for me as an early Father's Day present - and it was…read morefantastic! I personally have almost 100 bottles of whiskey in my bar, and I was very impressed with all of their products! I bought their single malt because it was really good, and I know my way around good bourbon! I will definitely be bringing out of town family & guests to this business, they are really worth the time and they present a great lineup. The vibe here is really upbeat and they are proud of what they do & how they do it!

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    Eloise Restaurant and Bar

    Eloise Restaurant and Bar

    4.2
    (43 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    we came to eloise for a girls night and were immediately impressed by the beautiful colorful decor…read more very inviting entrance with cozy seating and a fair amount of bar space. apps: we LOVED the burrata tartine and bacon wrapped dates. entrees: the seared miso cod and braised lamb shoulder were excellent. the eloise burger wasnt our favorite.. would not order that again. sides: fries were solid. grilled broccolini was good but nothing i'd run back for. drinks: rosemary gimlet and cucumber gin fizz were delicious - would order again! our server was lovely and honest. overall a great spot if youre in the wayzata area!

    My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here last night. From the hostess to our server,…read moreConnor, and the rest of the staff, everyone was friendly and attentive. Connor answered all of our questions about the menu, and when we inquired about a specific bottle of wine, he brought it to our table so we could take a closer look. I appreciated his willingness to go the extra mile. The food was excellent. We started with the Parker House rolls, which I will not soon forget. I only wish I could have taken a dozen home with me! We also shared the Caesar salad. For our entrées, we had the roast chicken and the beef tenderloin, both of which were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Sadly, we didn't have room for dessert, but the Bananas Foster our neighboring table was enjoying looked spectacular. Perhaps next time I'll save room. The only downside is that it does get quite loud as the restaurant gets busy. On my next trip to the Minneapolis area, I'll certainly be back.

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    Hendrix & Siena

    Hendrix & Siena

    4.5
    (83 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Visited 3/19 and 5/8/26. Yum! This place has become an instant fave and I'm so excited for patio…read moreseason. Ample street parking available. We made a reservation on both occasions but didn't have to make it too much in advance so it's always worth checking on. Service is always spectacular with a huge attention to detail and really customized spiels about the menu. The things I've recently tried for drinks have included the spritz del ambratta, the fiore, and a sparkling red from their wine selection. I find myself going back to the Fiore and would recommend that most although their wine is a solid selection as well. In my opinion, the best starter combination is the focaccia plus the lemony beans. The focaccia is solid and it's so good to dip in the mixture that the beans are doused in. The Caesar was decent as well but you can't miss with that other combo. Then, of course, the mains. If you love creamy pasta, do yourself a favor and get the cavatelli. One of my favorite dishes I've had there; I kept almost comparing it to an adult Mac and cheese. Great for sharing if creamy pastas are a bit too rich for your liking. The lasagna is always a close second and you can't go wrong with it. My friend adored the pickle pizza and I thought it was solid too although I would still probably get the cavatelli or lasagna if you are between that and the pizza. Another great shareable. The saffron spaghetti was decent with some really good bite from the noodles and the taste of saffron really coming through, but I would probably get those other dishes before I would order that. On the first occasion, I was there we were celebrating two of my friends' 30th birthdays and H&S did such a good job of celebrating and making them feel special plus they brought out French silk pie cannolis for us plus glasses of sparkling wine, so I would highly recommend this place as a celebratory dinner. I hope it becomes a big mainstay in twin cities/twin cities adjacent cuisine.

    Super cute place!…read more Food, drinks ambiance all perfection- service was great too very attentive at the right time. In the end though my dinner date and I were told basically to speed it up for the next patrons coming in. He said we had 15 minutes. So by 645p we had to be done ‍. We were left speechless. I ordered an affogato and slammed it to be done by 6:45. We would have loved more but were not able to .

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    The 'cocktail lounge.'  Very intimate :)
    The 'cocktail lounge.' Very intimate :)
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    BLVD Kitchen & Bar

    BLVD Kitchen & Bar

    4.1
    (687 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Outdoor seating

    I have been SO excited to try this place as i always drive by it and dream about their cute patio!…read more My friend and I stopped by for a late lunch and grabbed a spot on the patio. Their patio is SO cute with lots of plants, a great atmosphere, and the perfect vibe. The service was also excellent--our waitress was super attentive, checked in often, and gave us some great recommendations. We both ordered vanilla iced lattes, which were good but a little too milky for my taste. For lunch, I got the Thai Peanut Salad, and it was exactly what I was looking for--fresh, flavorful, and light. My only complaint is that I wish it had a bit more protein to help balance out all the veggies and make it a little more filling. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back to try their breakfast and dinner menus. The cute patio alone is worth a visit!

    My first time sitting on the patio at BLVD, and it's definitely a vibe to be out there on a…read morebeautiful day like today! My forever favorite app to start the meal is the Pull-Apart bread, it is the BEST! It is so warm and soft. This was my first time going here for lunch rather than dinner and I tried the 1/2 Avocado BLT Combo with the Caesar salad. The Caesar was a little dry, I do wish it had a bit more dressing. Same with the BLT sandwich, it was a little bland. The sandwich itself was very thick and kind of hard to bite into. Overall, still a good lunch and would go back again to try something else! I'm also intrigued by the brunch menu, which I found out they offer their full brunch on Sundays.

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    BLVD Kitchen & Bar
    BLVD Kitchen & Bar
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    Bacio

    Bacio

    4.1
    (454 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    The service and ambiance were both fantastic from start to finish. Such a great vibe here! The…read morebread service was a standout -- they even brought out a second basket without us having to ask (my favorite!)The butter was delicious too. For entrees, the burger was incredibly tasty and the top sirloin was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We didn't try any desserts, but their dessert menu looked yummy. Overall, a wonderful dining experience and we'll definitely be back to try more!

    We went here for the first time as an early New Year's Eve dinner. It's very cozy inside with…read moreexposed brick and dimmed dinner lighting. We had a reservation, arrived a few minutes early, and were seated immediately. We got a nice table near the windows where we could enjoy the sparkling lights. I chose the butternut squash ravioli as my entree. We started with the Parmesan shrimp as our app. Warm bread was delivered to our table as well after we were asked if we were interested in getting some. Everything was delicious. The shrimp was nice and hot with a perfect coating of parm keeping it light and tasty. Ravioli had a nice topping which created a good contrast of textures. It came in two sizes and the smaller portion was more than enough for me. We finished our meal with a shared crème brûlée. Creamy custard and a crispy top was a perfect end to the meal. Service was excellent. We were well taken care of and never felt rushed despite it being a very busy night. Great stop.

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    08.21.23 beautiful interior
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    Nice interior

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