Osteria di Russo & Russo

Name: Osteria di Russo & Russo
Address: 158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW, Australia, 2042
Telephone: (02) 8068 5202
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1220 Reviews

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW 2042

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.

Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Modern Australian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 8068 5202
Website
http://www.russoandrusso.net.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Wong
Private party facilities
Osteria di Russo & Russo has a private dining room which is perfect for functions of 15 - 38 guests, and is available for lunches and dinners Tuesday - Sunday.

Location
158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW 2042
Neighborhood
Enmore
Cross street
Marian Street
Parking details
Whilst parking can be a pain around Enmore, free parking can be found at the council car park on corner of Edgeware and Enmore Rd, and at Enmore Tafe further down Edgeware Rd.
Public transit
Newtown Train Station - 5 minute walk
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

One Night Only!
A$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 6, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Russo & Russo goes Korean for One Night Only! Head Chef Jowoon Oh, and friend and Good Food Guide Young Chef of the Year Finalist Min Jeong have crafted a special Modern Korean menu for one night only. We will be serving a range of Korean Inspired Cocktails, Beer and Wine which can be chosen on the night. Menu in on our Website and Instagram, we can happily (and Deliciously!) cater to most dietary requirements, please just let us know when you make the booking.
Festa della Mamma!
A$95.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Russo & Russo is opening for a very special Sunday Lunch this Mothers Day, serving a lavish feast of all of my Mum's favourite things - hopefully they are your Mum's favourite too! If not we can easily adapt to suit her taste (or anyones for that matter) and do simple Pasta dishes for kids, just let us know when you make the booking. Full menu is on our Website...
Tutto Bene
A$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our Tutto Bene menu is a five course shared feast, available (and wildly popular) for groups of all sizes but compulsory for groups of six or larger. The menu is made up of all our favourites from the A La Carte Menu, and served course by course like a degustation. The menu can be adapted to suit any and all dietary requirements, and guests are also welcome to swap dishes with similar ones from the A La Carte menu if they wish.

Navy Strength MartiniA$20.00
4 Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Regal Rogue Dry
From Napoli with LoveA$18.00
Gin, Strega, Riberries, Lemon, Egg White
Paloma Louise RussA$18.00
Tequila, Campari, Grapefruit
Permanent ResidencyA$18.00
Spiced Rum, Housemade Limoncello, Ginger & Lemon
Chinotto Sotto ControlloA$18.00
Rye Whiskey, Averna, Housemade Chinotto

Fancy Gin & Tonic

Tonic from Russo & Russo, Gins from the rest of the world

TanquerayA$12.00
Gin MareA$14.00
Archie RoseA$14.00
MarconiA$15.00
Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$16.00

Housemade Soda

Ginger & LemonA$7.00
Lavender, Nutmeg & Cinnamon (Cola)A$7.00
Grapefruit & MintA$7.00
ChinottoA$7.00
Strawberry & Thmye ShrubA$7.00

Bottomless Sparkling Water

Bottomless Sparkling WaterA$4.00

Aperitivi

CampariA$10.00
AperolA$7.00
TanquerayA$10.00
Gin MareA$12.00
Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$14.00
Archie RoseA$12.00
Marconi 46A$13.00
666 VodkaA$10.00
StolichnayaA$9.00

Vermouth

Mauro Vergano AmericanoA$10.00
Maidenii ClassicA$9.00
Cocchi AmericanoA$9.00
Antica FormulaA$10.00
Mauro Vergano LuliA$14.00
Regal RogueA$8.00
Noilly Prat ExtraA$7.00

Beer / Cider

Menabrea (Lager)A$8.00
Peroni LightA$7.00
Ichnusa (Lager)A$7.00

Craft Beers

Baladin Wayan (Wheat Beer)A$13.00
Grand St.Bernard (Larger)A$10.00
Baladin Nazionale (Pale Ale)A$13.00
Baladin Nora (Egyptian Ale)A$13.00
Baladin Super Bitter (Strong Ale)A$15.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Collenento 921 "Extra Dry" ProseccoA$12.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese BiancoA$13.00
Macchialupa "Beneventano" FalanghinaA$15.00

Orange

Villa Marson "#7" FriulanoA$14.00

Red

Le Calendre "Valpolicella" Corvina, EtcA$13.00
Bonaccorsi "Rossorelativo" Nerello MascaleseA$18.00
Agricola Punica "Montessu" CarignanoA$15.00
Fabiana "Kalemna" NegroamaroA$15.00

Sparkling

Collevento 921 Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto 2014A$50.00
Ruge, Prosecco Superiore Brut, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2017A$65.00
Costadilla "330" Prosecco Methode Ancestral, Coli Trevigiani, Veneto 2017A$75.00
Mirabella "Brut" Chardonnay Pinot Nero, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2015A$90.00
Ca del Vent "Pas Opere" Cabernet Merlot, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2014A$135.00
Col Vetoraz "Dodici Lune" Pinot Nero, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2015A$90.00
Monte delle Vigne, Lambrusco Rosso, Emilia Romagna NVA$55.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese Bianco, Toscana 2016A$55.00
Les Cretes "Mon Blanc" Field Blend, Valle D'Aosta 2015A$70.00
Nino Barraco "Vignamare" Grillo, Sicilia 2016A$90.00
Vindimian Rudi, Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige 2015A$60.00
Villa Sparina, Cortese, Gavi, Piemonte 2016A$85.00
Matteo Braidot, Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2017A$55.00
Vie di Romans "Dessimis" Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2016A$110.00
Cristiana Meggiolaro "Saro" Garganega, Soave,Veneto 2017A$60.00
Tondini "Karagnanj" Vermentino, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna 2016A$85.00
Macchialupa "Beneventano" Falanghina, Campania 2016A$65.00
Foradori, Manzoni Bianco, Alto Adige 2017A$95.00
Edi Kante, Chardonnay, Carso,Venezia Giulia 2012A$130.00
Gino Pedrotti "L'Aura" Chardonay + Nosiola, Trentino 2013A$85.00

Orange

Vinea Marson "#7" Friulano, Heathcote, Victoria 2014A$60.00
Cantina Marilina "Sketta" Grecanico, Sicilia 2017A$70.00
Podere Pradarolo "Vej" Malvasia di Candia, Emilia-Romagna 2015A$85.00
Skerk "Ograde" Carso, Friuli 2012A$125.00
Radikon "Jakot" Bianco, Oslavia, Friuli 2007
- 1 LA$240.00

Rose

Tiberio, Montepulciano, Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo, Abruzzo 2016A$65.00
Collector "Shoreline" Sangiovese, Canberra, ACT 2018A$50.00
Madonna delle Grazie "Sagaris" Aglianico, Basilicata 2016A$55.00
Girolamo Russo, Nerello Mascalese, Etna, Sicily 2016A$80.00
Montenidoli, Canaiuolo, Toscana 2015A$95.00

Red

Bonaccorsi "Rossorelativo" Nerello Mascalese, Mt Etna, Sicilia 2013A$80.00
Le Calendre, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Valpolicella Classico, Veneto 2016A$55.00
Mazzolino "Terrazze" Pinot Noir, Pavia, Lombardia 2017A$60.00
Cataldo Calabretta, Gaglioppo, Ciro, Calabria 2014A$70.00
Foradori, Teroldego, Mezzolambardo, Trentino 2016A$90.00
Fletcher, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piedmonte 2012
- MagnumA$220.00
Ca del Baio "Asili" Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte 2014A$170.00
Principiano "Serralunga" Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte 2012A$150.00
Brezza "Sarmassa" Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte 2011A$200.00
Agricola Punica "Montessu" Carignano, Sardegna 2015A$65.00
Val delle Corti, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, Toscana 2014A$80.00
Querce Bettina, Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana 2010A$190.00
Ornellaia, Cab Sav, Cab Franc + Merlot, Bolgheri Superiore, Toscana 2012A$600.00
Isole e Olena "Cepparello" Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, Toscana 2009A$220.00
Ca'Marcanda "Promis" Merlot + Syrah + Sang, Bolgheri, Toscana 2015A$100.00
Orsi, Posca Rossa "Perpetuo" Barbera, Emillia Romagna NVA$75.00
Cos, Nero D'Avola + Frappato, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia 2015A$95.00
Ciu Ciu "Piceno" Sangiovese Montepulciano, Le Marche 2017A$50.00
La Stoppa "Della Stoppa" Barbera, Emilia Romagna 2010A$98.00
Mario Maciocca "Monocromo #2" Cesanese, Lazio 2016A$75.00
San Lorenzo " Il Solleone" Montepulciano, Le Marche 2011A$90.00
Fabiana "Kalema" Negroamaro, Puglia 2016A$65.00
Il Cancelliere, Aglianico, Campania 2015A$60.00
Marion, Corvina + Corvinone, Amarone di Valpolicella,Veneto 2012A$250.00

Dessert

Piero Gatti "Brachetto D'Acqui" Piemonte 2016
- 90 MlsA$14.00
- 375 MlsA$44.00
Conti Zecca "Sole" Malvasia Dolce, Puglia 2008
- 90 MlsA$11.00
- 750 MlsA$75.00
Nals Magreid" Barone" Passito Riserva, Alto Adige 2011
- 375 MlsA$120.00
Visner, Vino e Visciole, Le Marche 2017
- 90 MlsA$13.00
- 750 MlsA$90.00
Poderi Del Paradiso, Marsala / Trebbiano, Vin Santo, Toscana 2011
- 375 MlsA$55.00
Campagnola, Recioto della Valpolicella, Veneto 2013
- 500 MlsA$86.00
Chianto Vergano "Chinato" Nebbiolo, Piemonte N/V
- 30 MlsA$14.00

Liquori

FrangelicoA$8.00
AmarettoA$8.00
KahluaA$9.00
Elderfower LiquorA$10.00
NocelloA$8.00
Tia MariaA$8.00
Myrtle LiquorA$9.00
CointreauA$8.00

Amari

MontenegroA$9.00
LazzaroniA$9.00
Cocchi AmaroA$10.00
Branca MentaA$9.00
RucolinoA$9.00
AvernaA$9.00

Whiskey / Rum

Maker's Mark, BourbonA$9.00
Jim Beam, Rye WhiskeyA$8.00
Jameson, Irish WhiskeyA$8.00
Johnnie Walker, Black LabelA$12.00
Rittenhouse, Rye WhiskeyA$14.00
Caol Ila Islay, Single MaltA$16.00
Sullivan's Cove, Double CaskA$19.00

Brandy / Armagnac

Vecchia Romagna Brandy, Etichetta NeraA$9.00
Hennessy, Cognac VSA$9.00
Chateau du Breuil, CalvadosA$10.00
Mewkow Cognac, VSOPA$12.00
Chateau du Tariquet VSOP Bas ArmagnacA$14.00

Grappa

Carpene Malvolti, Grappa RiservaA$8.00
Poli, Grappa Sarpa BarriqueA$13.00
Marolo, Grappa di MoscatoA$15.00
Flaschengeist, Grappa di Pinot GrigioA$12.00

After Dinner Cocktails

Espresso MartiniA$18.00
666 Vodka, Kahlua, Nocello, Espresso
Godfather FlipA$18.00
Scotch Whisky, Amaretto, A Whole Egg, Cream
The Russo & Russo Old FashionedA$18.00
Rye Whiskey, Amaro, Orange Twist
Brandy AlexanderA$18.00
Vecchia Romagna, House Made Creme de Cacao, Cream

What 1,220 people are saying

Osteria di Russo & Russo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Romantic
Inner West
Best Service
Inner West
Good for business meals
Inner West
Innovative
Inner West
Great for creative cocktails
Inner West
Neighborhood gem
Inner West
Great for fine wines
Inner West
Romantic
Inner West
Good for special occasions
Inner West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria di Russo & Russo offers a "cosy and romantic" dining experience with "spectacular" food and "warm, friendly service." Known for its "creative Italian dishes," the restaurant combines "fine dining with a heart" and a familial atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "lovely selection" of wines and cocktails, making it a favorite local spot.

1,220 Reviews

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John
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambience and hospitality are intimate, genuine and familial. The food is fine dining with a heart. Loved the wines by the glass options.
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Laura
Sydney9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A cosy and romantic little place ( we were seated upstairs), service delivered with warmth and charm, and the food was wonderful. Expect roman-style italian with well-sauces pastas ( and not everything covered in tomatoes or creamy sauces!!) interesting bites and entrees with a strong emphasis on what's in season, and a lovely selection of house cocktails, non-alcoholic sodas, and wines. We were offered a lovely lemoncello to finish the meal - also made in house and showing a lot more compexity and interest than the usual sugary syrup. We will be back, for sure!
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Phil
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal as usual, full of interesting flavours. Busy room but the family feeling is intact. Highly recommended.
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Lachlan
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a beautiful evening dining in for my partner's birthday. The ambience, the food, the wine selections all amazing, and was struck by the obvious love between the father and son working together on the restaurant. You have made magic! Can't wait to return soon.
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Eshaan
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for birthday. Will definitely come again!
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Cameron
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service is always spectacular. A genuine family business thriving in the modern era is really something
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Einat
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value for money, amazing food and atmosphere
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Nick
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and beyond expectations. Service was great too, very attentive and the waiters were great to talk to! I cannot fault anything about the experience.
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Livia
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been here for different occasions and every time it was the perfect choice, food is delicious, authentic with a twist, the place is cosy and buzzy, great atmosphere.
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Rhys
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Behind the sleepy exterior is a bustling scene with delicious food at surprisingly reasonable prices. Don't miss the Limoncello!
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FAQs

Osteria di Russo & Russo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 8068 5202.

Osteria di Russo & Russo is rated 4.8 stars by 1220 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Marian Street
Neighborhood
Enmore
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Modern Australian, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Whilst parking can be a pain around Enmore, free parking can be found at the council car park on corner of Edgeware and Enmore Rd, and at Enmore Tafe further down Edgeware Rd.
Public transit
Newtown Train Station - 5 minute walk
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Wong
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.russoandrusso.net.au/
Phone number
(02) 8068 5202
Private party facilities
Osteria di Russo & Russo has a private dining room which is perfect for functions of 15 - 38 guests, and is available for lunches and dinners Tuesday - Sunday.

Osteria di Russo & Russo

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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One Night Only!

Festa della Mamma!

Tutto Bene

Cocktails

Navy Strength MartiniA$20.00

From Napoli with LoveA$18.00

Paloma Louise RussA$18.00

Permanent ResidencyA$18.00

Chinotto Sotto ControlloA$18.00

Fancy Gin & Tonic

TanquerayA$12.00

Gin MareA$14.00

Archie RoseA$14.00

MarconiA$15.00

Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$16.00

Housemade Soda

Ginger & LemonA$7.00

Lavender, Nutmeg & Cinnamon (Cola)A$7.00

Grapefruit & MintA$7.00

ChinottoA$7.00

Strawberry & Thmye ShrubA$7.00

Bottomless Sparkling Water

Bottomless Sparkling WaterA$4.00

Aperitivi

CampariA$10.00

AperolA$7.00

TanquerayA$10.00

Gin MareA$12.00

Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$14.00

Archie RoseA$12.00

Marconi 46A$13.00

666 VodkaA$10.00

StolichnayaA$9.00

Vermouth

Mauro Vergano AmericanoA$10.00

Maidenii ClassicA$9.00

Cocchi AmericanoA$9.00

Antica FormulaA$10.00

Mauro Vergano LuliA$14.00

Regal RogueA$8.00

Noilly Prat ExtraA$7.00

Beer / Cider

Menabrea (Lager)A$8.00

Peroni LightA$7.00

Ichnusa (Lager)A$7.00

Craft Beers

Baladin Wayan (Wheat Beer)A$13.00

Grand St.Bernard (Larger)A$10.00

Baladin Nazionale (Pale Ale)A$13.00

Baladin Nora (Egyptian Ale)A$13.00

Baladin Super Bitter (Strong Ale)A$15.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Collenento 921 "Extra Dry" ProseccoA$12.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese BiancoA$13.00

Macchialupa "Beneventano" FalanghinaA$15.00

Orange

Villa Marson "#7" FriulanoA$14.00

Red

Le Calendre "Valpolicella" Corvina, EtcA$13.00

Bonaccorsi "Rossorelativo" Nerello MascaleseA$18.00

Agricola Punica "Montessu" CarignanoA$15.00

Fabiana "Kalemna" NegroamaroA$15.00

Sparkling

Collevento 921 Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto 2014A$50.00

Ruge, Prosecco Superiore Brut, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2017A$65.00

Costadilla "330" Prosecco Methode Ancestral, Coli Trevigiani, Veneto 2017A$75.00

Mirabella "Brut" Chardonnay Pinot Nero, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2015A$90.00

Ca del Vent "Pas Opere" Cabernet Merlot, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2014A$135.00

Col Vetoraz "Dodici Lune" Pinot Nero, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2015A$90.00

Monte delle Vigne, Lambrusco Rosso, Emilia Romagna NVA$55.00

White