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Russo, Worcester, MA

Russo

4.5
4.5
593 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Russo Italian Restaurant features traditional Italian dishes made from recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tim Russo
  • Neighborhood
    Worcester
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 593 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Service

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central and Western MA

    Best Value

  • Central and Western MA

    Romantic

  • Central MA

    Best Service

  • Central MA

    Best Ambiance

  • Central MA

    Best Value

  • Central MA

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central MA

    Great for fine wines

  • Central MA

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Russo offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Worcester with "fantastic Italian food" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best veal parmigiana ever" and "excellent homemade pasta." The service is often praised as "amazing," though occasionally slower during busy periods. Perfect for special occasions or casual outings.

593 Reviews
  1. DanBarrieau

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely fantastic experience. Alex our server was lovely and attentive, Sophia the chef was so accommodating with a food intolerance of mine. The food was just terrific. I totally recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Corey

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far some of the best Italian food I have had. We have been several times and look forward to each time. Excellent value, excellent service excellent food!

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  3. Jason

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, close to lots places downtown. Parking was easy

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  4. Robert

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful surprise. Had never visited before Love the exposed brick and stone walls Pasta was Al dente and the sauces were very well prepared And the deserts were great Not to be missed. We’ll be back soon

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  5. Ron

    Greater Boston

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was top notch will definitely visit again

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely wonderful experience at Russo!! wildly affordable for the best quality food and service in worcester. The atmosphere was cozy and quaint and the music was delightful. Our Server was outstanding and allowed us as much time as we wanted in between courses. she carefully boxed up our leftovers to go and even threw in some free bread in the bag. I cannot wait until our next visit to Russo.

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  7. Vincent

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time. The food and service were out of this world. I felt like I was back in Italy.

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  8. Jessica

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit, and we will definitely be back. The interior of the dining area is stunning, creating a great ambiance. We were greeted and seated promptly upon arrival, which was a nice touch. Surprisingly, the restaurant wasn’t very busy, especially considering its prime location and ample parking. The menu is just the right size, offering something for everyone. Although we didn’t order any appetizers since we weren't too hungry, the ones we saw being served looked fantastic. The dinner portions were perfectly sized, and the food was absolutely delicious—especially the homemade pasta, which was cooked to perfection. The drinks were pretty standard, similar to what you'd find at other restaurants these days. The only downside was the service. It wasn’t quite up to par, and I suspect our server might have been new. They didn’t read the specials and missed several small details throughout the night, which gradually added up. However, I'm confident they'll improve with time, so this wouldn’t deter us from returning. I’m genuinely surprised this place isn’t busier—it’s a hidden gem that you need to try out!

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  9. Anne

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Russo’s and brought another couple. No disappointment except the AC was not on or not working. Terribly hot in the main dining room which led to a less than great experience.

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  10. Paul

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find for Italian food in Worcester. It was our first time and it won't be our last. Their red sauce is great! Had Chicken Parm and it was perfect! Plenty of left overs. Wine was good too. We'll be back!

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FAQs

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

Russo is rated 4.5 stars by 593 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Russo

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
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