Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen - Polk St
604 Polk St, Houston
(713) 759-9800
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Meatballs and Margherita Pizza
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Pizza by the Slice
Fettuccine Alfredo
New York Calzone
Slice of Pizza
Mediterranean
House Salad
Greek Salad
New York
Antipasti
Truffle Garlic Knots
Hand-knotted pizza dough tossed with truffle olive oil, fresh garlic, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Served with a side of Russo's homemade marinara sauce.
Russo's Meatballs
Two large all-natural beef homemade Italian-style meatballs in Russo's Chianti-braised meat sauce.
Mozzarella Fritti
Fresh-cut Wisconsin mozzarella, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with Russo's homemade marinara sauce.
Insalata Caprese
Perfectly ripened Roma tomatoes, imported Italian fresh mozzarella, and garden-fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze and Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Burrata Avocado Flatbread
Thin crust pizza with fresh diced Roma tomato, burrata cheese, and fresh avocado with basil tossed in Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.
Eggplant Rollatini
Stuffed eggplant with ricotta, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, breaded and fried, served in a tomato cream sauce.
Italian Garlic Bread
Our traditional family recipe.
Raquel Bruschetta Trio
Prosciutto & Fig
Organic fig spread, rolled Prosciutto di Parma, and fresh arugula.
Pomodoro
Fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh basil.
Truffle Mushroom & Arugula
A blend of mushrooms, truffle oil, and fresh arugula.
New York Liberty Wings
New York Liberty Wings
Zuppe
Tortellini Brodo
Cheese tortellini, grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, and fresh spinach stewed in a light chicken broth.
Tomato Basil
Roasted Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, simmered in a creamy tomato bisque.
Kids
Build Your Own Pasta
For kids 12 and younger. Served with a drink.
Insalate
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and pecorino Romano cheese lightly tossed in Russo's Caesar anchovy dressing.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and a side of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Alice Chicken Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, arugula, cucumber, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, garden vegetables, feta cheese, and pepperoncini. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Lemon Arugula Salad
Fresh arugula and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in a light lemon and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil dressing.
Cucumber and Feta Salad
Sliced cucumber with feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives, and fresh garlic, tossed with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Tuscan Salad
Crunchy fresh garden vegetables, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Dolce Gorgonzola cheese, pepperoncini, and Romaine lettuce highly tossed with Russo's balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Insalata Della Casa
Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, organic cucumbers, red cabbage, black olives, and crisp Romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.
Chef Russo Specialties
Russo's Lasagna
Fresh pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil layered with braised beef, Italian cheeses, and Russo's Chianti-braised meat sauce. Handmade Italian pasta finished by baking in the oven. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Parmesan
Tender chicken breast lightly seasoned with Italian bread crumbs, topped with Russo's homemade marinara sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese. Served on freshly prepared spaghetti with Sicilian extra- Handmade Italian pasta finished by baking in the oven. virgin olive oil. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Eggplant Parmesan
Fresh eggplant stacked with fresh basil, Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, and Russo's homemade marinara sauce. Baked and served over fresh spaghetti with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. Handmade Italian pasta is finished by baking in the oven. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Manicotti
Fresh pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil stuffed with chicken, fresh spinach, and ricotta cheese and topped with Russo's Alfredo sauce or bolognese sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella. Handmade Italian pasta finished by baking in the oven. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Baked Ziti
Fresh penne pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil tossed in Russo's homemade marinara sauce and ricotta cheese topped with Wisconsin mozzarella and baked. Handmade Italian pasta is finished by baking in the oven. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Classic Italian Pastas
Spaghetti & Meatballs or Italian Sausage
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
Handmade ricotta cheese ravioli made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil topped with fresh basil served with Russo's homemade marinara or Alfredo sauce. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Prosciutto, red onions, and homemade spaghetti made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil swirled in Russo's homemade Pecorino Romano cream sauce. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed with Pinot Grigio lemon and garlic sauce, capers, and tomatoes over fettuccine pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed with spicy hot chili pepper marinara sauce and fresh basil on a generous portion of fresh spaghetti made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Freshly prepared Fettuccine pasta swirled in Russo's homemade Pecorino Romano cream sauce. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Tortellini Al Vodka
Cheese-stuffed tortellini pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil with prosciutto di Parma and onions, in a vodka tomato cream sauce. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Vegan Campanelle Pomodoro
Marinara sauce and fresh basil. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Truffle Mushroom Campanelle
Campanelle pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil and Portabella mushrooms tossed in a truffle mushroom cream sauce and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese and arugula. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Florentine Pasta
Grilled chicken sautéed with mushrooms, capers, spinach, and tomatoes in white wine lemon garlic sauce, over fresh fettuccine made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Pistachio Pesto Chicken Pasta
Al dente campanelle pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, with artichoke hearts, grilled chicken, and tomatoes, tossed in freshly prepared pistachio pesto cream sauce (contains nuts). Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Gnocchi Al Russo
House-made potato pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil with a choice of marinara sauce, pesto sauce, or meat sauce topped with fresh basil. Our pasta entrees are made fresh to order and prepared with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Build Your Own New York-Style Pizza
Hand-Tossed Dough (Large 16'') Round
Hand-Tossed Dough (Giant Slice)
Hand-Tossed Dough (Medium 12'')
Hand-Tossed Dough (Brooklyn Square)
Signature Pizzas
Rocco Lasagna Pizza
Braised Chianti beef with homemade pizza sauce, ricotta cheese, and house-made mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Grilled chicken, Canadian bacon, gorgonzola cheese, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Alfredo sauce.
Vincent Mac & Cheese Pizza
Campanelle pasta, Alfredo sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese.
Truffle Mac & Cheese Pizza
Campanelle pasta, Alfredo sauce, Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, arugula, and pancetta.
Calzones
Stromboli
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo's pizza sauce. Savory perfection stuffed, folded, and baked in a brick oven. Served with a side of Russo's homemade marinara sauce.
Create Your Own Calzone
Savory perfection stuffed, folded, and baked in a brick oven. Served with a side of Russo's homemade marinara sauce.
Doppio Pepperoni Calzone
Ricotta, pepperoni, jalapeño, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese. Served with Russo's marinara sauce. Savory perfection stuffed, folded, and baked in a brick oven. Served with a side of Russo's homemade marinara sauce.
New York Calzone
Ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon, and Wisconsin mozzarella. Savory perfection stuffed, folded, and baked in a brick oven. Served with a side of Russo's homemade marinara sauce.
New York Deli Sandwiches
Half Sandwich & Salad Combo
Your choice of sandwich with a side of Greek, Caesar, or house salad. Served on fresh-baked Italian flatbread or traditional French baguette
Chicken Tuscan Sandwich
Chicken sautéed with fresh spinach, mushrooms, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and Wisconsin mozzarella. Served on fresh-baked Italian flatbread or traditional French baguette
Meatball Parmesan
Homemade beef and veal Italian meatballs, Russo's Chianti-braised meat sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella. Served on fresh-baked Italian flatbread or traditional French baguette
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast, Russo's marinara sauce, sweet basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella. Served on fresh-baked Italian flatbread or traditional French baguette
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded eggplant, Russo's marinara sauce, fresh basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese. Served on fresh-baked Italian flatbread or traditional French baguette
Hand-Crafted Gourmet Pizzas (Pizza Bianca)
Heart-Healthy Veggie Pizza
Fresh spinach, artichokes, white onions, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic sauce.
Sausage & Ricotta Pizza
Sliced Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, white onions, ricotta cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
Margherita Pizza
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Rustica Pizza
Grilled chicken with fresh spinach, basil, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, Wisconsin mozzarella, fresh garlic, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Mediterranean Pizza
Fresh spinach, Roma tomatoes, feta cheese, Wisconsin mozzarella, black olives, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce.
Hand-Crafted Gourmet Pizzas (Pizza Toscana)
Prosciutto & Fig Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, basil, fig spread, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, Wisconsin mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Authentic Italian-inspired pizzas from Tuscany.
Truffle Mushroom Pizza
Fresh mushrooms, Wisconsin mozzarella, and truffle mushroom olive oil sauce topped with fresh arugula. Authentic Italian-inspired pizzas from Tuscany.
Truffle Burrata Pomodoro Pizza
Fresh basil, burrata cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and fresh marinara sauce. Authentic Italian-inspired pizzas from Tuscany.
Truffle Burrata & Prosciutto Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma, burrata, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese topped with fresh arugula and a drizzle of Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. Authentic Italian-inspired pizzas from Tuscany.
Hand-Crafted Gourmet Pizzas (Pizza Rosso)
NY Grandma's Pizza
Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and fresh marinara sauce on a large 16x16" Brooklyn square crust. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Italian Market Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, red onions, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo's pizza sauce, drizzled with pesto sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Vegetarian Pizza
Fresh spinach, bell peppers, black olives, white onions, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and Wisconsin mozzarella with Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
New York Village Pizza
Crumbled Italian sausage, cured pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, mushrooms, black olives, roasted peppers, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Doppio Pepperoni Pizza
Jalapeño peppers, double pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Russo's pizza sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Halal Veggie Pepperoni Pizza
Halal pepperoni, roasted pepper, onion, mushroom, spinach, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Hawaiian Pizza
Pineapple, Canadian bacon, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza
Spicy hot chicken, red onions, Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo's pizza sauce, drizzled with ranch sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Italian Works Pizza
Sliced Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted peppers, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Mulberry Pizza
Crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken with BBQ sauce, Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, pineapple, and red onions, with Russo's pizza sauce. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Brooklyn Square Paesano Pizza
Pepperoni, sliced sausage, roasted peppers, red onions, Pecorino Romano cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh garlic on a large 16x16" Brooklyn square crust. Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas.
Dolci
Italian Cannoli
An Italian handcrafted pastry shell filled with fresh ricotta cheese and chocolate. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
Truffle Chocolate Cake
Our colossal chocolate cake is crafted with layers of dark, moist chocolate and a silky truffle chocolate filling. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
Italian Cream Cake
Sweet cream cake with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake layered with chocolate ganache filling and frosted with tangy cream cheese icing. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
New York Cheesecake
Creamy and smooth, made in New York. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
Carrot Cake
Studded with raisins, walnuts, and pineapple, finished with a smooth cream cheese icing. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
Russo's Tiramisù
House-made with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua, layered with fresh mascarpone cheese. Authentic desserts from New York and Italian recipes.
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Recent Reviews
Food was ok not bad at all but nothing to brag about in my opinion. Service was great, the young lady who took my order today was very kind and professional and handle me and my food with care.
February 2024
We were in Houston for a conference. Found this gem of a restaurant right by our hotel. The food was amazing, and our server took very good care of us!Thank you for your hospitality!
January 2024
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