My favorite restaurant in all of Phoenix and surrounding area. Chef Michael inspects every plate before it's served. The service is impeccable, food wonderful and we always have a wonderful time and experience when we can get here. I always recommend this place to my family and friends. It's a smaller place which I love. Very personal and wonderful! read more

Rusconi's American Kitchen - Beef tenderloin with truffle Mac and cheese, grilled carrots and beans. Yummy! - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Good food and vibe . Staff very friendly, service is on point, especially appreciate the cleanliness perfect for a date night.

We came here for a family dinner 2 days before Christmas. We were going to another restaurant and changed at the last due to the reviews. I'm so glad we made that decision. Great small family run place. It is so warm and cozy inside!!! We B had the scallops and the short ribs and they were exceptional!! The best thing, though, is our waiter Fritz!!! We came I with a toddler and a 1 year old. He made our dinner so stress free and interacted great with them. One if the best waiters I have had!!! Don't miss out on this spot! The food and drinks are AMAZ read more

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We went there for Sunday brunch recently. I made a reservation, but it was surprisingly uncrowded. The menu was limited, but the items we ordered were very good. I had the Kitchen Benedict made with short rib instead of Canadian bacon. Service was great. Unobtrusive however our coffee cups were never empty. We will definitely go back read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Menu includes pasta, salads, meats, chicken and fresh seafood. Vegetarian options are available. Wine list is impressive. Staff is friendly and attentive and helpful. The ambiance is upscale. I enjoyed my meal on many occasions. read more

The ambience is cute, that's the end. Food is subpar at best, ordered grilled bread with pesto got wet warm bread, soaked in olive oil not grilled at all, gross! Second course pork belly, ok hash was burned to crisp, poo belly was ok, didn't like the corn foam too much. Third course filet medallions with truffle Mac and veggies. The filet was pan fried and somehow burned to a crisp on the outside like charred and raw on the inside, overcooked pasta, under seasoned, basically steamed veg with no seasoning. Total $90 I would have been better off next door at panda! Went home hungry read more

Amazing neighborhood gem. I can't believe how long that I've been in Phoenix and never heard about this place!!

The service was good. And the steak was tasty. The steak was small,very tender.But the price for a bar trying to be fancy. Isn't called for. No bread before the meal. At least if you're trying to be fancy then be fancy. read more

Went to celebrate birthdays and it was a great evening The food was amazing. Every plate had the perfect sides and looked beautiful Our waiter was friendly and helpful with suggestions. The desserts were delicious. Perfect evening. read more

Party of six recent dinner food was good little pricey service was excellent ambience was fair. Would recommend ,wish they had round tables for party of six. read more

One of the best restaurants in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley hands down. Ambiance, food, service, vibe, everything was A+++ 16oz New York was perfection. Great for date or double dates. Thank you team Rusconi! read more

Excellent Easter menu. First class service. Reasonable price. Not too noisy. Highly recommended. Tom read more

Went here one night for dinner. It was amazing. From the lemon drop martini to dessert. Service was outstanding and the food was delicious.

Wow, a friend brought me here for a nice dinner before a show at the MIM. Our waiter was spectacular knowledgeable guy named Fritz. He introduced us to the specials and gave of time to think over our order while he took our cocktail order. The Dirty Martini was ice cold as requested and the blu Cheese olives were tasty. We had the charred Octopus as and an appetizer and I had the Short Rib with risotto. Just delicious and so tender I never had to pick up my knife. My date had her favorite hamburger as usual and was very pleased. The Truffle parmesan french fries were extra special with their special sauces and in house made ketchup. Very nice space and I love how quaint the front of the house is with a fairly large back area for those busy nights. The waiter was great in pacing the order perfectly to get us to our event on time. Will certainly be back to try a few more dishes. read more

Rusconi's American Kitchen - Oh yum, Short Rib fork tender - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I'm so obsessed with this place. The staff and food are outstanding. I've been back several times. I have to give all the credit to Holly and Brittany for bringing us back. I won't even drive a 1/4 mile to a different gas station. We Uber 20 mins to Rusconi's . The food and staff are 5++++ stars read more

First time visit invited by friends on their recommendation - a comfortable, great atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, especially our server Rex, and pretty good food with excellent presentation, what I concur were excellent preparations and ingredients. The atmosphere and décor are simple but aesthetically pleasing to both site and sound and comfort. Despite an open, attractive, busy kitchen and a spacious average arranged seating area, the din is agreeable and non-obtrusive to friendly communal table chats. This resto overall is very inviting, and relaxing, and very conducive to the experience of your coming meal. Service is excellent. During our visit the table socialized with a few libations which included a perfectly prepared Grey Goose extra dry and Grey Goose Cosmopolitan Martinis. Kudos Bartender! When the appetizers began to arrive, Chef Rusconi's cookery abilities began to appear. Our appetizers consisted of my dish of a unique featured rendition of Escargot, it was garlicky, buttery, tender and tasty! The uniqueness and excellent flavor combinations of this dish obscured its slight saltiness. My wife had the mixed field green which were incredibly fresh showing their natural robustness of flavor without overwhelmed dressing! As for my entrée, I selected a featured offering Scallops, perfectly prepared scallops I might add, but I found the preparation and combination of ingredients to not enhance or inspire the taste expected. A little on the oily end, and a little salty. Overall, we enjoyed the evening, the service, the atmosphere, but found the value to taste was not worth the price of fine dining here. Some of our friends were rapt and others weren't, I was not thoroughly impressed! I will be back though, to try something else, maybe. read more

Had the most amazing New Year's Eve dinner! Everything was so flavorful, we all cleaned our plates so delicious. Highly recommend Rusconi's! Staff was fabulous as well read more

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This is my go to for upgraded dinner and cocktail. It's definitely not super bougie if that's what you're looking for but certainly the best cuisine in the neighborhood. It runs an older and quieter crowd but they have professional waitstaff and the food quality is always amazing. I've been dining here for years. read more

This place never disappoints- stopped in for dinner last night. Had a great couple seats at the bar (full menu available). Enjoyed our delicious cocktails (limoncello and watermelon martini) - scrumptious dinner and great chat with our wonderful bartender Brittany! Highly recommend the dates appetizer, duck entree and my husband had the flat iron steak - delicious and plentiful! read more

So freakin delish! I've been to Rusconi's a bunch and it never let's me down!. The food is consistent and creative. The staff, especially, Fritz, are all warm and engaging. The owner/chef checks and cleans off each plate before being brought to the table. We started with a great Meyer lemon rosemary (from their garden) martini. The charcuterie had some nice meats and cheese. I had the plentiful 1/2 lb Angus burger with goat cheese, arugula, onions and a balsamic glaze. The roll was too bready so I hate half and removed the other. The chocolate bread pudding and cheesecake were over the top. Reasonably priced, Rusconi's shouldn't be missed! read more

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Rusconi's is a true gem. I discovered the restaurant via restaurant week and I am thoroughly impressed. There is extremely limited outdoor seating so if you prefer to sit outside it would be best to make a reservation in advance specifically requesting a table outside. The restaurant week menu came a variety of options. We decided to start the course out with a bottle of wine which came out right before the appetizer. The shrimp and grits appetizer was truly a great start to the meal. Everything was made perfectly including the grits. I've never had pomegranate with shrimp and grits but the burst of flavor you get from biting into the fruit meshed so well with the meal. Now I want pomegranate with all my shrimp and grits. I decided on the duck for the main entree. The provide it medium rare or medium. I decided on medium and it was made perfectly. The char on the edges of the meat really set the dish off. I ended my meal with the bread pudding. This was true delight. The fruit, bread pudding, and white chocolate was the perfect ending to this incredible meal. 5 stars across the board! read more

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We enjoyed happy hour at the bar and Holly the bartender made it an amazing experience! She made amazing drinks include the current special - a Meyer lemon martini - using lemons from the chef's backyard! All food items on the happy hour menu look to die for but we particularly enjoyed the sliders and truffle mac and cheese! Even though it was happy hour food, everything was presented beautifully - the mini Dutch ovens for the Mac and cheese was a super cute touch. Wow, I can't wait to come back! read more

My friends and I had the extreme pleasure of dining at this fantastic restaurant. What an amazing culinary experience! We were warmly greeted by Chef and Owner, Michael Rusconi. Next, our waiter, Fritz, delivered great service, along with a friendly, fun and humorous demeanor. As we awaited our meal, we noted Chef Michael carefully supervising every dish that the kitchen prepared to ensure perfection. Now, about the meal...Wow... talk about perfection! My husband and I ordered the beef medallions over potato puree with glazed carrots and green beans. The medallions were a perfect medium rare, tender, succulent expertly prepared....Just outstanding and delicious! Did I say delicious? I mean ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The potato puree was smooth, creamy, buttery and a perfect bed for the star of the dish. To top that off, the green beans and glazed carrots were tender and the carrots added a hint of sweetness to complement the savory. This meal will go down as an all time favorite! 5 stars for this fabulous establishment! read more

Absolutely the best food in Scottsdale! The quality is outstanding, and the presentation is impeccable One would find this quality at a five star restaurant! My friends were blown away. I look forward to my next visit. I would eat here everyday of the year. Wish I had taken pictures! read more

I liked this little place, cutely decorated & located in a strip mall. My 2 favorite things were the kitchen board & the beef medallions. I got a chance to try the lamb & another special steak dish they had. The lamb & special steak option were both good but the medallions were best (In my opinion). My fiancé also loved the medallions the best as we routinely split our entrees. A friend of ours ordered the lamb, (Which I also tried) I thought it was pretty good but our friend really didn't like it. It had a rosemary flavor. The meals themselves are a little costly I would say more like $$$ than $$. We had decent service overall even though the place was pretty busy. I probably won't be back even though I liked everything, only because there's so many places to try. I would recommend this place but not necessarily highly recommend it. You can be the judge!! Happy eating!! read more

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Always amazing food and service! We have squally come for weekend brunch, yet had the time to be here finally for the bar menu. read more

Rusconi's American Kitchen - New Bar Menu! - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food was outstanding. Our service was also excellent. The ambiance very nice. The only problem was the air wasn't circulating in the room. We were a party of 8 and sat towards the back of the restaurant. (Very nice table . It gave the feeling of privacy) . read more

This place is outstanding! The service, the food, the vibe! Don't miss it! We were headed to the brunch joint next door and decided to try it out! So glad we did! I know it sounds like I'm on the payroll, I'm not, the combination of flavors, perfect portions, found a new favorite in the neighborhood! read more

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Yum! What a delicious meal - I'm still thinking about the dates stuffed with short rib and goat cheese. Our group all enjoyed their choices; watermelon salad, mussels, scallops, beef tenderloin - delicious! Ashton was great with suggestions & tempting us with desserts to try to finish the night. Perfect pick me ups during this heat wave! read more

I stopped in at Rusconi's in hopes of finding a great steak. Boy did I find what I was looking for! The Beef Tenderloin Medallions with veggies and truffle mac was so delicious and full of flavor. I also needed dessert and tried the pomegranate crème brûlée. It was delectable with the classic crispy top and creamy Center. The pomegranate added unique flavor and texture. The staff was helpful and friendly. Jake was especially outgoing and he made beautiful cocktails. There were a number of craft cocktails including one made of Meyer Lemons and Rosemary from the chef's own garden. read more

Rusconi's American Kitchen - Pomegranate crème brûlée - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food looks very artistically displayed. But taste on several garnishments and add one was seriously in lack. Brussel sprouts were disgusting. Terribly loud. Service was good and quick but for the outrageous ouverpricing of food and drink, I'd never go back. read more

This is one of our favourite spots in the Phoenix- we've been here dozens of times. Service is always impeccable and food is always perfection. read more

Visiting the area we stumbled upon this unique restaurant. We were so lucky to get in and the experience was rewarding. Our server Curtis W helped us decide our dinner by explaining each unique menu item clearly. I had the medallions with the most unique Mac and cheese I've EVER had. Thank you for such a special evening. We will go back. read more

Excellent service from our waiter, Rex and delicious food. We celebrated a birthday and they brought out a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a candle. The steak medallions and chicken strawberry salad were both incredible choices! read more

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A friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and service was great. I got the salmon and substituted the potatoes for the butternut squash risotto and wife got the short with the risotto. Both dishes were filking and cooked to perfection. We also got the mac and cheese and it was delicious, although it didn't looked bland. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture because we had already devoured majority of it before i thought about it. The ambiance is perfect for a date night and I highly recommend that you make reservations due to the limited seating. read more

Rusconi's American Kitchen - Boneless Short Ribs - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Our first visit. Met friends there who knew it. Situated in a strip mall that's had better days. Don't let that tamarin you. The restaurant is cute inside, larger then you would think from the door. I had the filet. I thought they were good, one of the two was not cooked to order, so I didn't eat it. Husband had the short rib which he liked and really liked the risotto it was plated on. It was a nice experience. read more

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Our date night spot. It's always amazing. We love it here! From the food to the atmosphere, it's the best.

We had a reservation for 6:45 pm on Friday night but arrived an hour early because I was famished. Knowing they couldn't seat us early, we waited at the bar until our table was ready. Surprisingly, they were able to seat us a little after 6 pm. It's our second time here, and although it's been over a year since our last visit, I was reminded of our previous meal by the photos I took. The food lived up to my memories; we ordered the same entree and dessert, and tried a mussel special this time. While the mussels were good, we felt they were overpriced at $28 compared to others we've had for $15-$18. The Chargrilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions seemed smaller than before. However, the chocolate bread pudding was still exceptional--moist and not overly sweet. Overall, dinner was delicious, and we hope not to wait another year before returning. read more

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Love their dinner, or their brunch! Small but cozy, comfortable patio. Ambiance inside is great, and the food/service is too! Awesome cocktail, beer & wine selections, & great specials. Get the grits! read more

Though the atmosphere is casual and informal, you can't find better food at a 5 star restaurant. Everything was over the top incredible. We started with a scallop on a bed of risotto. Absolutely delicious. The gazpacho was exquisite with a beautiful presentation. Another course included a salad with mozzarella, tomatoes, and orange sherbet. Dinner included beef medallions which were cooked to perfection. Amazing dinner which exceeded expectations. I can't wait to go back and try the Mac & cheese with short ribs! Service was perfect! read more

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