Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen - Polk St Menu

604 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
  • Salads

    • ARUGULA SALAD

      (Entrèe) Fresh arugula and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in a light lemon and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil dressing. (265 cal)
    • MEDITERRANEAN

      (Side/Entrèe) Crunchy fresh garden vegetables, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Dolce Gorgonzola cheese, pepperoncinis, and Romaine lettuce lightly tossed with Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing. (330–540 cal)
    • CUCUMBER & FETA

      Sliced organic cucumbers with feta cheese, juicy Roma tomatoes, onions, rich Kalamata olives, and fresh garlic, tossed with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. (190/380 cal)
    • PISTACHIO PESTO CHICKEN

      (Entrèe) Campanelle pasta, grilled chicken, Kalamata olives, red onions, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh arugula in Russo's homemade pistachio pesto sauce. (1130 cal)
    • CHICKEN AVOCADO

      (Entrèe) Grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, arugula, cucumber, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, garden vegetables, feta cheese, and pepperoncini. Served with honey mustard dressing. (770 cal)
    • INSALATA DE LA CASA

      Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, organic cucumbers, red cabbage, black olives, and crisp Romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing. (130–375 cal)
    • CAESAR

      (Side/Entrèe) Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and Pecorino Romano cheese, lightly tossed in Russo’s homemade Caesar anchovy dressing. (480–740 cal)
    • GREEK

      (Side/Entrèe) Garden-fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and fresh Romaine lettuce sprinkled with feta cheese and Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing. (240–340 cal)
  • Soups

    • TOMATO BASIL

      Roasted Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, simmered in a creamy tomato bisque. (290–560 cal)
    • TORTELLINI BRODO

      (Cup/Bowl) Cheese tortellini, grilled chicken, vine-ripened Roma tomatoes,and fresh spinach stewed in a light chicken broth. (160–320 cal)
    • VEGAN MINESTRONE

      (Cup/Bowl) Fresh garden vegetables, cannellini beans, and penne pasta, in a savory vegetable broth. (90–160 cal)
    • SOUP & SALAD COMBO

      Your choice of soup and a side Greek or house salad. (220–770 cal)
  • Appetizers

    • CAULIFLOWER FRITTI

      Fresh cauliflower, lightly battered and fried. Served with a side of Russo's homemade marinara sauce. (416 cal)
    • EAST COAST CALAMARI

      Fresh calamari lightly coated with seasoned flour and fried to a crisp golden brown. Served with Russo's homemade marinara sauce. (610 cal)
    • MOZZARELLA FRITTI (8 Pcs)

      Fresh-cut Wisconsin mozzarella, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with Russo’s homemade marinara sauce. (1,650 cal)
    • JUMBO LIBERTY WINGS (5/10 Pcs)

      Jumbo wings baked or fried. Flavors: lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, or spicy hot buffalo. (425–530 cal)
    • INSALATA CAPRESE

      Perfectly ripened Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and garden-fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. (900 cal)
    • RUSSO’S HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

      Two large beef and veal homemade Italian-style meatballs in Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce. (490 cal)
    • TRUFFLE GARLIC KNOTS

      Hand-knotted pizza dough tossed with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Served with a side of Russo’s homemade marinara sauce. (1,070 cal)
    • ITALIAN GARLIC BREAD

      Our traditional family recipe. With cheese add $2. (780–980 cal)
    • POMODORO BRUSCHETTA

      Roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh basil. (164 cal)
  • New York Pizzas

    • RUSSO'S HOMEMADE SIGNATURE PIZZA SAUCES

      - Russo's Classic NY Pizza Sauce (5/15/40 cal) - Sicilian Olive Oil Garlic Sauce (50/100/240 cal) - Truffle Mushroom (35/70/170 cal) - Fig Spread (46/105/220 cal) - Basil Pesto (60/120/290 cal) - Alfredo Sauce (50/100/230 cal)
    • TRADITIONAL TOPPINGS

      - Extra Mozzarella (45/90/220 cal) - Feta Cheese (15/20/40 cal) - Pecorino Romano (10/20/30 cal) - Canadian Bacon** (5/10/20 cal) - Italian Beef** (20/20/45 cal) - Crumbled Sausage**(20/20/50 cal) - Sliced Sausage** (25/45/110 cal) - Pepperoni** (...
    • PREMIUM TOPPINGS

      - Fresh Mozzarella (35/70/70 cal) - Ricotta Cheese (20/25/60 cal) - Dolce Gorgonzola Cheese (35/50/120 cal) - Goat Cheese (10/25/60 cal) - Grilled Chicken** (10/15/40 cal) - Sliced Meatballs (30/60/70 cal) - Prosciutto di Parma (15/25/60 cal) - ...
    • BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA

      (select your crust + sauce + toppings | Calorie count listed per slice.) GIANT SLICE Cheese only. (870 cal) MEDIUM 12 INCH Cheese only. + Cauliflower Crust + Gluten-free Crust Serves 2 (120 cal) LARGE 16 INCH Cheese only. Serves 4 (240 cal) LA...
    • PIZZA ROSSO

      Traditional homemade marinara sauce and Russo's own pizza sauce-based pizzas. Calories count listed per slice: 12" / 16" / 28" DOPPIO PEPPERONI™ Jalapeño peppers, double pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Russo’s pizza sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella. (...
    • PIZZA BIANCA

      Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic sauce, pesto sauce, and balsamic glaze-based pizzas. Calories count listed per slice: 12" / 16" / 28" MARGHERITA Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil...
    • PIZZA TOSCANA

      Authentic Italian-inspired pizzas from Tuscany. Calories count listed per slice: 12" / 16" / 28" BUFALINA Truffle olive oil sauce, fresh mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, and fresh arugula. (160–320 cal) TRUFFLE MUSHROOM Fresh Portabella mushroom...
  • Authentic Italian Pastas

    • Classic Pastas

      Popular dishes originating from Chef Anthony Russo's own family recipes. Pasta Add-Ons (additional charge) Grilled Chicken (120 cal) Italian Sausage (200 cal) Meatballs (180 cal) Fresh Mozzarella (340 cal) Fresh Gulf Shrimp 6pcs (118 cal) Fresh Bl...
    • Pasta Al Forno

      Handmade Italian pastas finished by baking in the oven. 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. (1,...
  • Calzones

    • CREATE YOUR OWN

      Choose up to 3 toppings of your choice. We'll add Wisconsin mozzarella. (920–1,680 cal) +.75 per extra topping
    • STROMBOLI CALZONE

      Pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo’s pizza sauce. (1,250 cal)
    • NEW YORK CALZONE

      Ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon, and Wisconsin mozzarella. (1,210 cal)
    • DOPPIO PEPPERONI CALZONE

      Ricotta, pepperoni, jalapeño, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese. Served with Russo’s marinara sauce. (1,280 cal)
  • Sandwiches

    • CLASSIC ITALIAN DELI

      Prosciutto, Soppressata di salami, mortadella ham, provolone cheese, Romaine lettuce, red onions, and Roma tomatoes with olive dressing. (1,190 cal)
    • MEATBALL PARMESAN

      Homemade beef and veal Italian meatballs, Russo's Chianti-braised meat sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella. (1,100 cal)
    • CHICKEN PARMESAN

      Breaded chicken breast, Russo's marinara sauce, sweet basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella. (1,090 cal)
    • CHICKEN PORTABELLA

      Flamed-grilled chicken sautéed with fresh spinach, Portabella mushrooms, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and Wisconsin mozzarella. (1,300 cal)
    • PROSCIUTTO & TRUFFLE BURRATA

      Prosciutto di Parma and black truffle burrata topped with fresh arugula and drizzled with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil. (1,227 cal)
    • HALF SANDWICH & SALAD COMBO

      Your choice of sandwich with a side Greek or house salad. (675–1,375 cal)
  • Chef Russo Specialties

    • TRUFFLE MUSHROOM CAMPANELLE

      Campanelle pasta and Portabella mushrooms tossed in a truffle mushroom cream sauce and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese and arugula. (710 cal)
    • CHICKEN MARSALA

      Chicken breast sautéed with Portabella mushrooms in Marsala wine, over fresh fettuccine. (864 cal)
    • CHICKEN PICCATA

      Fresh chicken breast sautéed with Portabella mushrooms, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes in white wine lemon garlic sauce, over fresh fettuccine. (940 cal)
    • SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

      Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed with spicy hot marinara sauce and fresh basil on a generous portion of fresh angel hair pasta. (890 cal)
    • SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed with Pinot Grigio lemon and garlic sauce, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes over mafaldine pasta. (620 cal)
    • SHRIMP ROSSO

      Jumbo Gulf shrimp with prosciutto, onions, sherry wine, and tomato cream sauce with mafaldine pasta. (990 cal)
  • Kids

    • KIDS GIANT SLICE OF PIZZA

      With one topping of your choice. (870–990 cal)
    • BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA

      Choose a pasta: angel hair, spaghetti, fettuccine, penne | Choose a sauce: meat sauce, alfredo, marinara, extra-virgin olive oil | Add-ons: meatballs, garden vegetables, grilled chicken. (70-290 cal)
  • Desserts

    • TRUFFLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

      Our colossal chocolate cake is crafted with layers of dark, moist chocolate and a silky truffle chocolate filling. (680 cal)
    • ITALIAN CREAM CAKE

      Sweet cream cake with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting. (820 cal)
    • RED VELVET CAKE

      Red velvet cake layered with chocolate ganache filling, and frosted with a tangy cream cheese icing. (1,000 cal)
    • CARROT CAKE

      Studded with raisins, walnuts, and pineapple, finished with a smooth cream cheese icing. (540 cal)
    • ITALIAN CANNOLI

      An Italian handcrafted pastry shell filled with fresh ricotta cheese and chocolate. (374 cal)
    • RUSSO'S TIRAMISÙ

      House-made with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua, layered with fresh mascarpone cheese. (492 cal)
    • NEW YORK CHEESECAKE

      Creamy and smooth, made in New York! (480 cal)

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