I go to the Russell a few times a year and always, without fail, enjoy my meal tremendously. The chicken ceasar salad is top-shelf, as is their lobster bisque. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. If you are in there for a business lunch and only have 45 minutes, it seems a little slow. I think if you aren't... More

This is a nice place for lunch with clients. Its great if you are looking for something on the go. It's not somewhere to take a date. The food is great! The salad, soups, and paninis are basically the same quality of panera with a higher cost.

Restaurant was out of 4 of the items we had ordered and offered no apology, the we had to ask several times to get a menu to pick something else. When we finally ordered, we waited for an hour for our food and it never arrived. The place was EMPTY! We finally just got up and left; the owner/manager did... More

Went to The Russell last night before the show at the Bushnell. The place was not busy at all so we had our pick of the tables. The waitresses were lovely and welcoming but were getting used to the new menu and unfortunately some of the menu items were not yet available. The location and ambiance are great but the... More

Great atmosphere even better cocktails and the menu is

Outstanding. A touch of NYC.