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Russo, Worcester, MA

Russo

4.6
4.6
604 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
23:00
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
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
    Sun 12:00–19:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    Worcester
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central and Western MA

    Romantic

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Ambience

  • Central Massachusetts

    Best Value

  • Central Massachusetts

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Massachusetts

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Massachusetts

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Russo in Worcester offers authentic Italian cuisine with a charming ambiance reminiscent of Italy. Known for its "amazing homemade Italian food" and "excellent service," diners praise the "cozy and quaint" atmosphere. Despite its recent closure, Russo was celebrated for its "BEST. VEAL. PARMIGIANA. EVER!" and memorable dining experiences.

604 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  2. jeff

    Massachusetts

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 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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  3. Leonard

    Greater Boston

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  4. Lauren

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  5. Sal

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  6. Tony

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 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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  7. Paul

    Massachusetts

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 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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  8. Sue

    Indonesia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 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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  9. MikaylaM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 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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  10. MichaelB

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 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.

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2 people
23:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Russo

65 Water St, Worcester, MA 01604

Additional information

  • Area
    Worcester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–19:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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