Ruscello at Nordstrom
Ridgedale Center, Minnetonka
Restaurant in Minnetonka, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ruscello at Nordstrom is worth choosing when convenience is the point: a seated daytime meal inside the Nordstrom orbit in Minnetonka. It is not the strongest pick for a cocktail-led outing or special-occasion dinner; first-timers should use it for an easy lunch or shopping break, then cross-shop Bacio or Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille for a more standalone restaurant feel.
About Ruscello at Nordstrom
For Ruscello at Nordstrom in Minnetonka, the key decision points are direct: the posted hours and the smart-casual dress code. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 5 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. Beyond that, details such as cuisine, menu items, pricing, chef information, drinks, seating, and service format are not specified, so plan around the schedule rather than an assumed dining style.
That makes this a thin-data listing: useful if the timing and Minnetonka location fit your plans, but not enough to support a stronger claim about what to order, how formal the experience feels beyond smart casual, or whether it is best for a particular type of meal. If you need a more comparison-driven choice, look at other dining options before deciding.
Plan around the hours, not an assumed format
Ruscello at Nordstrom is available during daytime hours most of the week, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. Sunday service starts at noon and ends at 5 PM. Those hours are the clearest practical signal for planning a visit.
For another option to compare, Bacio may be useful. If you want to scan more local choices before deciding, use our full Minnetonka restaurants guide.
The drinks angle is not specified
Choose Ruscello at Nordstrom only if the hours, Minnetonka location, and smart-casual dress code fit your needs.
Quick reference: Ruscello at Nordstrom is a Minnetonka restaurant with smart-casual dress and posted hours of 11 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 7 PM Friday and Saturday, and 12 PM to 5 PM Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 12441 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- nordstrom.com
- Phone
- +16519006810
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ruscello reads like a deliberate revival of the department-store dining room, retaining the white-tablecloth sensibility and disciplined sit-down service that once anchored local social life. It leans into the Italian-American thread (approachable proteins, familiar pastas, and clearly executed, cooked-to-order plates) while positioning itself above mall food-court fare. The result is classic and quietly charming: a suburban dining room that aims to be a proper destination rather than a quick stop during shopping.
Best For
This is a place to plan a proper meal: lunches that still feel social and sit-down dinners that avoid the casual pace of nearby taverns. Because the format emphasizes full-service, cooked-to-order plates and a white-tablecloth lineage, Ruscello suits business lunches, business dinners, and shoppers looking for a more elevated midday or evening dining option. Its Italian-American approach makes it an easy pick when a reliable, familiar menu is desirable.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s Italian-American register and its signature offerings: the Lobster Bisque and the Cilantro Chicken Salad are noted highlights. Expect cooked-to-order preparations and approachable proteins and pasta formats rather than quick-service plates; ordering from those more composed, classic dishes will reflect the restaurant’s stronger culinary emphasis and align with its higher-register dining format.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, modern space with comfortable tables, open kitchen, big windows, and noise level allowing for conversation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Lobster Bisque
- Cilantro Chicken Salad
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 12441 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Bacio if the meal needs to feel more like a standalone restaurant booking. Choose The Social if the group wants a more social room and is less tied to the Nordstrom location.
Restaurant context
How Ruscello at Nordstrom compares in Minnetonka
Ruscello at Nordstrom is the easiest choice when the meal is tied to shopping or a daytime errand. The Social and Bacio are stronger fits when the restaurant itself is the plan, especially for diners who care more about room energy and a standalone night out than mall convenience.
For value and low-pressure dining, Ruscello competes on simplicity rather than ambition. Clay Oven is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more cuisine-specific meal, while Thirty Bales reads as a better casual alternative for diners who do not need to be in Minnetonka proper.
If the brief is a polished outing, ninetwentyfive is the stronger comparison point. Ruscello is the practical pick for ease; ninetwentyfive is the better bet when ambiance carries more weight than convenience.
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Compare Ruscello at Nordstrom
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ruscello at Nordstrom | Minnetonka | No published awards |
| The Social | Minnetonka | No published awards |
| Bacio | Minnetonka | No published awards |
| Clay Oven | Plymouth | No published awards |
| Thirty Bales | Hopkins | No published awards |
| ninetwentyfive | Wayzata | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ruscello at Nordstrom?
The basics are that Ruscello at Nordstrom is in Minnetonka, has a smart-casual dress code, and keeps daytime-oriented hours: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 5 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ruscello at Nordstrom?
The hours lean earlier in the day, with most days ending at 5 PM and Friday and Saturday ending at 7 PM. A specific lunch or dinner format is not specified, so use the posted hours to decide whether the timing works for your plans. If you want to compare other options, Thirty Bales or ninetwentyfive may be worth considering.
Is Ruscello at Nordstrom good for a special occasion?
Ruscello at Nordstrom is in Minnetonka, has a smart-casual dress code, and has posted hours. For a different kind of plan, The Social or ninetwentyfive may be worth comparing.
What are alternatives to compare with Ruscello at Nordstrom?
Other options to compare include Bacio, The Social, Thirty Bales, ninetwentyfive, and Clay Oven.
Can I eat at the bar at Ruscello at Nordstrom?
Bar seating and a bar-focused format are not specified. The planning details are the Minnetonka location, smart-casual dress code, and hours: 11 AM to 5 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 7 PM Friday and Saturday, and 12 PM to 5 PM Sunday.
