It's the perfect time to franchise Russo's New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen and we know the pizza business and what it take to fire up your first restaurant. With 50+ locations and growing, our franchisees have created success built on our flexible design starting 1,500 sq ft. We produce a higher average store volume (AUV $1.134M) than industry average by serving authentic New York-style pizza and unique menu items. Ask about available territories!
OUR MENU
Disclaimer: Not all menu items may be available in all locations. Halal options available.
SALADS
Arugula Salad
(Entrée) 265 cal
Fresh arugula and shaved Pecorino Romano cheese tossed in a light lemon and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil dressing.
Tuscan Salad
(Entrée) 330-540 cal
Crunchy fresh garden vegetables, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Dolce Gorgonzola cheese, 3, and Romaine lettuce lightly tossed with Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Cucumber & Feta
190/380 cal
Sliced organic cucumbers with feta cheese, juicy Roma tomatoes, onions, rich Kalamata olives, and fresh garlic, tossed with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Avocado
(Entrée) 770 cal
Grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, arugula, cucumber, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, garden vegetables, feta cheese, and pepperoncini. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Insalata De La Casa
130-375 cal
Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, organic cucumbers, red cabbage, black olives, and crisp Romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.
Caesar
(Side / Entrée) 480-740 cal
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and Pecorino Romano cheese, lightly tossed in Russo’s homemade Caesar anchovy dressing.
Greek
(Side / Entrée) 240-340 cal
Garden-fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and fresh Romaine lettuce sprinkled with feta cheese and Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
SOUPS
Tomato Basil
(Cup/Bowl) 290-560 cal
Roasted Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, simmered in a creamy tomato bisque.
Tortellini Brodo
(Cup/Bowl) 160-320 cal
Cheese tortellini, grilled chicken, vine-ripened Roma tomatoes,and fresh spinach stewed in a light chicken broth.
Soup & Salad Combo
220-770 cal
Your choice of soup and a side Greek or house salad.
APPETIZERS
Mozzarella Fritti
(8 pcs) 1650 cal
Fresh-cut Wisconsin mozzarella, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with Russo’s homemade marinara sauce
Jumbo Liberty Wings
(5/10 pcs) 425-530 cal
Jumbo wings baked or fried. Flavors:
lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, or spicy hot buffalo.
lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, or spicy hot buffalo.
Insalata Caprese
900 cal
Perfectly ripened Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and garden-fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Russo's Homemade Meatballs
490 cal
Two large beef and veal homemade Italian-style meatballs in Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.
Truffle Garlic Knots
1070 cal
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.
Italian Garlic Bread
780-980 cal
Our traditional family recipe. With cheese add $2.
Racqel Bruschetta Trio
Choose any 3
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.
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-STYLE PIZZAS
BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA
Giant Slice
870 cal
Cheese only.
Medium 12 Inch
120 cal
Cheese only.
+ Cauliflower Crust
Serves 2
+ Cauliflower Crust
Serves 2
Large 16 Inch
240 cal
Cheese only.
Serves 4
Serves 4
Large 16 Inch Brooklyn Square
24O cal
Cheese only.
Serves 4
Serves 4
Giant 28 Inch Party Pizza
870 cal
Cheese only.
(select your sauce + toppings | The perfect pizza for a birthday, lunch, or any special occasion. Serves 8 to 10 people. Calorie count listed per slice. | Our premium toppings are all-natural, hormone & nitrate-free, with no preservatives or additives.)
(select your sauce + toppings | The perfect pizza for a birthday, lunch, or any special occasion. Serves 8 to 10 people. Calorie count listed per slice. | Our premium toppings are all-natural, hormone & nitrate-free, with no preservatives or additives.)
PIZZA ROSSO
Doppio Pepperoni™
140-280 cal
Jalapeño peppers, double pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Russo’s pizza sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
New York Village
200-310 cal
Crumbled Italian sausage, cured pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, mushrooms, black olives, roasted peppers, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo’s pizza sauce.
Hawaiian Pizza
180-290 cal
Pineapple, Canadian bacon, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo's pizza sauce.
Vegetarian
140-240 cal
Fresh spinach, bell peppers, black olives, white onions, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and Wisconsin mozzarella with Russo's pizza sauce.
Italian Market
260-480 cal
Sliced Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted peppers, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo’s pizza sauce.
Italian Works™
160-270 cal
Sliced Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted peppers, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo’s pizza sauce.
Mulberry™
180-290 cal
Crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Russo’s pizza sauce.
Brooklyn Square Nonna's
240 cal
Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and fresh marinara sauce on a large 16x16" Brooklyn square crust.
Brooklyn Square Paesano
240 cal
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.
PIZZA BIANCA
Margherita
170-310 cal
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Rustica
190-350 cal
Grilled chicken with fresh spinach, basil, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, Wisconsin mozzarella, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh garlic.
Mediterranean Pizza
170-280 cal
Fresh spinach, Roma tomatoes, feta cheese, Wisconsin mozzarella, black olives, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce.
Sausage & Ricotta
245-470 cal
Sliced Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, ricotta cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
Heart Health Veggie™
180-320 cal
Fresh spinach, artichokes, white onions, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella, with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, and garlic sauce.
PIZZA TOSCANA
Truffle Mushroom
160-290 cal
Fresh Portabella mushrooms, Wisconsin mozzarella, and truffle mushroom olive oil sauce, topped with fresh arugula.
Truffle Burrata & Prosciutto
295-424 cal
Prosciutto di Parma, black truffle burrata, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese topped with fresh arugula and a drizzle of Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Truffle Burrata Pomodoro
155-275 cal
Fresh basil, black truffle burrata cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and fresh marinara sauce.
Truffle Burrata & Ricotta
305-434 cal
Ricotta cheese sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil, arugula, and black truffle burrata cheese.
Prosciutto & Fig
170-300 cal
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, basil, fig spread, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, Wisconsin mozzarella, and balsamic glaze.
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PASTAS
Classics
Spaghetti w/ Meatballs or Italian Sausage
980-1060 cal
Our homemade beef meatballs or Italian sausage with Chianti-braised meat sauce or marinara sauce and fresh basil. Served on freshly prepared spaghetti with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Pistachio Pesto Chicken Pasta
734 cal
Al dente campanelle pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, with artichoke hearts, grilled chicken, tomatoes, tossed in freshly prepared pistachio pesto cream sauce (contains nuts).
Spaghetti Carbonara
1060 cal
Prosciutto, red onions, and homemade spaghetti made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil swirled in Russo’s homemade Pecorino Romano cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
1100 cal
Homemade fettuccine pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil swirled in Russo’s homemade Pecorino Romano cream sauce.
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
690 cal
Handmade ricotta cheese ravioli made with Sicilian extra- virgin olive oil topped with fresh basil, served with Russo’s homemade marinara or Alfredo sauce.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
890 cal
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.
Shrimp Scampi
620 cal
Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed with Pinot Grigio lemon and garlic sauce, capers, and tomatoes over fettuccine pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Truffle Mushroom Campanelle
710 cal
Campanelle pasta made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil and mushrooms tossed in a truffle mushroom cream sauce and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese and arugula.
Chicken Manicotti
840 cal
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.
Chef Russo Specialties
Egg Plant Parmesan
1170 cal
Fresh eggplant stacked with fresh basil, Wisconsin mozzarella cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese and Russo's homemade marinara sauce. Baked and served over fresh spaghetti.
Chicken Parmesan
1100 cal
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.
Russo's Lasagna
960 cal
Fresh pasta layered with braised beef, Italian cheeses, and Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.
Baked Ziti
730 cal
Fresh penne pasta tossed in Russo's homemade marinara sauce and ricotta cheese topped with Wisconsin mozzarella and baked.
CALZONES
Create Your Own
920-1680 cal
Choose up to 3 toppings of your choice. We'll add Wisconsin mozzarella.
+.75 per extra topping
+.75 per extra topping
Stromboli Calzone
1250 cal
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, Wisconsin mozzarella, and Russo’s pizza sauce.
New York Calzone
1210 cal
Ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon, and Wisconsin mozzarella
Doppio Pepperoni Calzone
1280 cal
Ricotta, pepperoni, jalapeño, and Wisconsin mozzarella cheese. Served with Russo’s marinara sauce.
SANDWICHES
Meatball Parmesan
1100 cal
Homemade beef and veal Italian meatballs, Russo's Chianti-braised meat sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
Chicken Parmesan
1090 cal
Breaded chicken breast, Russo's marinara sauce, sweet basil, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
Chicken Tuscan Sandwich
1300 cal
Chicken sautéed with fresh spinach, mushrooms, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
Half Sandwich & Salad Combo
675-1375 cal
Your choice of sandwich with a side Greek or house salad.
KIDS
Build Your Own Pasta
70-290 cal
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.
DESSERTS
Truffle Chocolate Cake
680 cal
Our colossal chocolate cake is crafted with layers of dark, moist chocolate and a silky truffle chocolate filling.
Italian Cream Cake
820 cal
Sweet cream cake with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet Cake
1000 cal
Red velvet cake layered with chocolate ganache filling, and frosted with a tangy cream cheese icing.
Carrot Cake
540 cal
Studded with raisins, walnuts, and pineapple, finished with a smooth cream cheese icing.
Italian Cannoli
374 cal
An Italian handcrafted pastry shell filled with fresh ricotta cheese and chocolate.
Russo's Tiramisú
492 cal
House-made with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and Kahlua, layered with fresh mascarpone cheese.
New York Cheesecake
480 cal
Creamy and smooth, made in New York!
Disclaimer: Not all menu items may be available in all locations. Halal options available.
