Ruscello - Nordstrom Montgomery Mall

Ruscello - Nordstrom Montgomery Mall reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lisa VIP

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was great. Her name was Angelica and she was delightful, efficient, and what I would always want in a waitress. The food, as always, was delicious.
   

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   Catherine

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful lunch place for friends. Healthy and great tasting food. Excellent service.
   

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   Maureen

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A friend and I had dinner at Nordstrom Market Place at Montgomery Mall (Bethesda, MD) on Saturday, 1/18/2025. The dinner was exceptional. From the Chef’s Selection menu, I chose the braised beef ragu served with cheese tortellini, and it was outstanding. I swear the tortellini tasted like it was made fresh just for me - it literally melted in my mouth. The braised beef was cooked to perfection. The ragu sauce, with chunks of tomato and spinach, was delicious. My friend had the tomato basil soup and a beautiful salad and said both were delicious. We had a 6 pm reservation but it wasn’t needed as the restaurant was not crowded. On a scale of 1-5 (5 belong difficult to converse with others at your table), I give this restaurant a 0.5 - the room was peacefully quiet. We had no problem conversing with each other and there was no background music coming through the speakers. Staff were attentive and pleasant. I highly recommend this cozy restaurant and plan to return very soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Washington DC7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love going here to eat lunch / and a shopping spree if possible at Nordstrom too
   

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   GOOUTTOLUNCH VIP

   Washington DC159 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything about our visit to Marketplace Cafe in Nordstrom Montgomery mall was fine except the noise level. The restaurant was only about 50% full at best but the noise level was very high. I did not see much in the way of sound dampening finishes and that should be considered.
   

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   MikeL VIP

   Washington DC19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Angelia is wonderful and we enjoy seeing her every time we visit. The Cafe is a hidden gem with outstanding service and fabulous food. Thanks to the Chefs for keeping the menu consistent with our favs along with offering a few some new items to try.
   

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   luvdining

   Washington DC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 6, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server, food, ambience, everything was great! We will return!
   

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   GOOUTTOLUNCH VIP

   Washington DC159 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 18, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great - food, service . We especially enjoyed the outdoor eating area.
   

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   Cba2livr

   Washington DC4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 27, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Marketplace needs a facelift. Very old and tired. Service was extremely slow.
   

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    Emily VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I sometimes come to Nordy just for the cafe! Their chicken Caesar salad is the absolute best and the servers are wonderful!
    

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