Ruscello - OAK BROOK

Our waitress was fantastic! I accidentally left my card on the table, and she went out of her way to chase us down at Nordstrom to return it! She also had wonderful recommendations for the menu!

We've been visiting the café in Nordstrom for about 15 years, since our kids were really young. It’s a fantastic spot for families, offering high-quality food served quickly. Now that the kids are grown, we still love coming here because we can count on a delicious meal at reasonable prices without a long wait for a table. The servers are consistently friendly and professional. If you visit in October, don't miss the pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting—they're among the best desserts we've ever had. This place is our go-to whenever we're hungry and want to ensure a quick seating.

I?ve eaten here a couple of times and I feel like this place is kind of a hidden gem at Oakbrook. The quality of the food (for the most part) is super impressive and always fresh. Their French fries are probably my favorite part of every meal there, so sogood. Not so good are the taco appetizers (they are tiny and come in a crunchy shell, don?t let the menu fool you). Also onestar off for the slow service we had today, it took us about 30 min after we were done with our food to close our bill.Otherwise great place and great food if you can catch it at a less busy time!

Came here midday on a Saturday and was sat right away. Our server didn?t greet us for at least 6-7 minutes but was helping out the table right next to us the entire time ? could?ve at least told us she?d be right over. Our coffee was cold and had to beremade. Monkey bread appetizer was good, except for about 1/3 of the bread pieces being burnt and hard. Waited 20 more minutesfor our food after the appetizer came, even though the restaurant was not busy at all. Eggs benedict came out lukewarm,borderline cold and the egg was hard boiled rather than poached. Not very much hollandaise sauce on it either. Overall a prettybad experience, food was not good and very overpriced and the service was very slow.

I've always joked about wanting to grab a drink at the bar near the men's section in Nordstrom, and I finally decided to do it. Wow, was I impressed! I tried the blueberry vodka cocktail and the billionaire, and they completely exceeded my expectations. These are the kind of drinks I'd expect to find in downtown Chicago or any other major city where cocktail craftsmanship is prioritized. Ryan was the bartender, and I was amazed by his meticulous attention to detail—from the double straining to zesting the rim of the glass. It was pure artistry. I will definitely be coming back, as these drinks rival those from Seasons 52, Blanco, and other top spots. This place is a true hidden gem!