LTO 2026
Pesto Amore Mio
Tempe Menu
Appetizers

Liberty Wings
Liberty wings come with your flavor of choice and side dipping sauce.
Insalata Caprese
Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.$13.95
Mozzarella Fritti
Hand-made Giant mozzarella stick, lightly breaded and fried. Served with Russo’s marinara.$12.95
Russo’s Meatballs
Two homemade Italian-style beef meatballs in Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.$12.95
Truffle Garlic Knots
Hand-knotted pizza dough, fresh garlic, and Romano cheese, tossed in a truffle olive oil. Served with Russo’s marinara.$10.95
Garlic Bread
Our traditional family recipe
Soup & Salad

Tomato Basil soup
Roasted Roma tomatoes and fresh basil, simmered in a creamy tomato bisque$6.95+
Tortellini Brodo
Cheese tortellini, chicken, Roma tomatoes, and fresh spinach stewed in a light chicken broth.$6.95+
Soup & Salad Combo
Your choice of soup and a side Greek or house salad.$12.95
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheese, in a Caesar anchovy dressing.$5.95+
Cucumber & Feta Salad
Sliced cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, onions, fresh garlic, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, in a Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.$5.95+
BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad
Romaine lettuce, BBQ chicken, fresh mozzarella, red onion, cucumber and ranch drizzle.$13.95
Greek Salad
Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage, Kalamata olives, and Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.$5.95+
Insalata della casa (House Salad)
Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, red cabbage, and Romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.$5.95+
Sandwiches

Meatball Parmesan Sandwich
Handmade beef Italian meatballs, Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce, and mozzarella.$10.95
Chicken Tuscan Sandwich
Chicken sautéed, spinach, mushrooms, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and mozzarella.$10.95
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken breast, Russo’s marinara sauce, basil, and mozzarella.$10.95
Turkey Sandwich
Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, sliced turkey and fresh mozzarella and Italian dressing.$10.95
Italian Sandwich
Mortadella ham, prosciutto, salami, provolone cheese, Romaine lettuce and Italian dressing.$10.95
Italian Cheesesteak Sandwich
Thinly-sliced steak, provolone cheese, mushrooms, Romaine lettuce, tomato and mayo.$12.95
Pastas

Spaghetti
Spaghetti pasta with your choice of our homemade Chianti-braised meat sauce or marinara and fresh basil.$12.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs or Italian Sausage
Homemade beef meatballs or Italian sausage, Chianti-braised meat sauce or marinara and fresh basil. Served over spaghetti and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.$14.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil in a homemade Alfredo sauce.$14.95
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breast seasoned with Italian bread crumbs, Russo’s marinara, and mozzarella. Served over spaghetti.$17.95
Baked Ziti
Penne pasta, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil tossed in Russo’s homemade marinara and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella and baked.$14.95
Russo’s Lasagna
Fresh pasta, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil layered with braised beef, Italian cheeses, and Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.$16.95
Penne al Pesto
Penne pasta, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, artichokes hearts, chicken, tomatoes, tossed in a pistachio pesto cream sauce.$14.95
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti pasta, prosciutto, red onions, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil in a homemade Pecorino Romano cream sauce.$16.95
Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta cheese ravioli, fresh basil, and your choice of marinara, meat sauce, Alfredo sauce or pesto sauce.$16.95
Tortellini alla Vodka
Cheese-stuffed Tortellini, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, prosciutto di Parma and red onions, in a Vodka tomato cream sauce.$15.95
Build Your Own Pizza

BYO Pizza Slice
Create your own giant slice.$4.95
BYO Medium 12"
Create your own hand tossed 12"$12.95
BYO Gluten Free 12"
Create your own Gluten-Free Crust 12" pizza$15.95
BYO Large 16"
Create your own hand-tossed 16" pizza$15.95
BYO 16x16"
Create your own hand-tossed 16x16" square pizza$15.95
BYO Party 28"
Build Your Own Custom 28" hand-tossed pizza$49.95
Gourmet Pizza

Cheese Pizza
Russo’s pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
Russo’s pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella.
Mulberry Pizza
Russo’s pizza sauce, crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, and mozzarella.
Margherita Pizza
Olive oil garlic sauce, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella.
Doppio Pepperoni Pizza
Russo’s pizza sauce, double pepperoni, pickled jalapeños, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella.
Heart-Healthy Veggie Pizza
Fresh spinach, artichokes, white onions, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken, red onions, mozzarella cheese, pineapple, and zesty bbq sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Pizza
Buffalo sauce, spicy hot chicken, red onions, and mozzarella, drizzled with ranch sauce.
Italian Market Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, red onions, mozzarella and Russo's pizza sauce, drizzled with pesto sauce.
Sausage & Ricotta Pizza
Sliced Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, onions, ricotta cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and mozzarella.
New York Village Pizza
Russo’s pizza sauce, crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, mushrooms, black olives, roasted peppers, and mozzarella.
Italian Works Pizza
Russo’s pizza sauce, sliced Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted peppers, and mozzarella.
Chicken Rustica Pizza
Olive oil garlic sauce, chicken, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, fresh spinach, basil, and mozzarella.
Brooklyn Square Pizza

Paesano 16X16"
Olive oil garlic sauce, pepperoni, sliced sausage, roasted peppers, red onions, and Pecorino Romano cheese.$24.95
NY Grandma’s pie 16X16"
Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce.$24.95
Cup & Char Hot Honey 16X16"
Russo’s pizza sauce, Cup & char pepperoni, and mozzarella, with a drizzle of hot honey.$27.95
Spinach & Artichoke 16X16"
Alfredo sauce, spinach, roasted garlic, artichokes, and mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano cheese.$27.95
The Brooklyner 16X16"
Vodka sauce, Cup & Char pepperoni, mozzarella, and topped with fresh basil.$27.95
Calzones

Doppio Pepperoni Calzone
Ricotta, pepperoni, pickled jalapeño, and mozzarella.$12.95
Stromboli Calzone
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, black olives, bell peppers, mozzarella and pizza sauce.$12.95
New York Calzone
Ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon, and mozzarella.$12.95
Create-your-own Calzone
Choose up to 3 toppings of your choice. We’ll add mozzarella.$12.95
Desserts

New York Cheesecake
Creamy and smooth, made in New York!$7.95
Truffle Chocolate Cake
Our colossal chocolate cake is craftedwith layers of dark, moist chocolate and a silky truffle chocolate filling.$9.95
Italian Cannoli
An Italian handcrafted pastry shell filled with fresh ricotta cheese and chocolate.$4.95
Russo’s Tiramisú
House-made with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and Kahlúa, layered with fresh mascarpone cream cheese.$7.95
Catering - Arizona
Catering Packages

Milano - Party Pizza & Salad (Serves 10)
• One giant 28” party pizza with 2-toppings of your choice • One-half tray of your choice of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • One Gallon of Iced tea or two 2-liter sodas included$119.95
Pisa - Salad & Sandwich (Serves 10)
• Two trays of halved sandwiches • One-half tray of your choice of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • One Gallon of Iced tea or two 2-liter sodas included$139.95
Venezia - Salad & Pasta (Serves 10)
• One-half tray of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • One-half tray of your choice of pasta: Baked Ziti, Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, or Chicken Pesto • One-half tray of garlic bread • One Gallon of Iced tea or two 2-liter sodas included$157.95
Napoli - Party Pizza, Wings & Salad
• One giant 28” party pizza with 2-toppings of your choice • One-half tray of Wings (20pcs): Garlic Parmesan, Spicy Hot Buffalo, BBQ, Lemon Pepper or Sweet Chili Sriracha • One-half tray of your choice of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • One Gallon of Iced tea or two 2-liter sodas included$164.95
Sicily - Gourmet Pizza Party
• Five Large 16-inch Pizzas Gourmet Specialty Pizzas • Two half trays of your choice of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • Two Gallons of Iced tea or four 2-liter sodas included$239.95
Parma - Pasta, Salad & Dessert
• Two half trays of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • Two half trays of your choice of pasta: Baked Ziti, Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti & Meatballs, or Chicken Pesto • Two half trays of garlic bread • One-half tray of Tiramisú • Two Gallons of Iced tea or four 2-liter sodas included$313.95
Taste of Roma - XL Pizza, Pasta, Salad & Dessert
• One giant 28” party pizza with 2-toppings of your choice • Two half trays of your choice of pasta: Baked Ziti, Spaghetti & Meatballs • Two half trays of your choice of salad: House, Greek or Caesar • Two half trays of garlic bread • One-half tray of Tiramisú • Two Gallons of Iced tea or four 2-liter sodas included$358.95
Pizza Party Package
Appetizer Trays
Simple, delicious, and easy for guests to grab and go. Serves 6–8.

Truffle garlic knots (20 pcs)
Hand-knotted pizza dough tossed with truffle olive garlic oil, and Pecorino Romano cheese.$23.95
Italian garlic bread (20 pcs)
Family recipe made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic oil, and Pecorino Romano cheese$17.95
Italian meatballs (20 pcs)
Homemade meatball served with Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.$70.95
Jumbo liberty wings (20 pcs)
Jumbo wings of your choice. • Garlic Parmesan • Spicy Hot Buffalo • BBQ • Lemon Pepper$29.95
Soup & Salad Trays
Fan favorites made with the freshest ingredients. Serves 6-8.

Tomato Basil Soup (5 Bowl)
Roasted Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil, simmered in a creamy tomato bisque and a pesto drizzle.$44.95
Tortellini in Brodo (5 Bowl)
Cheese tortellini, fresh chicken, Roma tomatoes, and fresh spinach stewed in a light chicken broth.$44.95
Insalata della casa (House) Half Tray
Red onions, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage, black olives, pepperoncinis and Romaine lettuce with your choice of dressing.$42.95
Tuscan Salad Half Tray
Garden-fresh vegetables, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Dolce Gorgonzola cheese, pepperoncinis, and Romaine lettuce lightly served with Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing.$47.95
Greek Salad Half Tray
Garden-fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and fresh Romaine lettuce sprinkled with feta cheese and Russo’s balsamic vinaigrette dressing.$47.95
Caesar Salad Half Tray
Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons, and Pecorino Romano cheese, served with Caesar anchovy dressing.$47.95
Sandwich Trays
Sandwiches are served on fresh-baked traditional
French baguette. Serves 10.

Meatball Parmesan Sandwich Half Tray
Homemade beef Italian meatballs, Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce, and mozzarella.$40.95
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Half Tray
Breaded chicken breast, Russo’s marinara sauce, basil, and mozzarella.$40.95
Tuscan Chicken Sandwich Half Tray
Fresh chicken sautéed with fresh spinach, mushrooms, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and mozzarella.$40.95
Turkey Sandwich Half Tray
Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, sliced turkey and fresh mozzarella and Italian dressing.$40.95
Pasta Trays
Made fresh to order and half trays serve 6-8.

Baked Ziti (half tray)
Fresh penne pasta tossed in Russo’s homemade marinara sauce and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella and baked.$66.95
Spaghetti with Meat or Marinara Sauce (half tray)
Fresh spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara sauce and fresh basil.$59.95
Spaghetti & Meatballs or Italian Sausages (half tray)
Homemade beef meatballs or Italian Sausage with Chianti-braised meat sauce or marinara sauce and fresh basil.$72.95
Fettuccine Alfredo (half tray)
Fettuccine pasta swirled in Russo’s Pecorino Romano cream sauce.$72.95
Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo (half tray)
Fettuccine pasta swirled in Pecorino Romano cream sauce, with chicken cutlet.$88.95
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (half tray)
Handmade ricotta cheese ravioli made with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil topped with fresh basil, served with Russo’s homemade marinara or Alfredo sauce.$84.95
Tortellini alla Vodka (half tray)
Cheese-stuffed Tortellini, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, prosciutto di Parma and red onions, in a Vodka tomato cream sauce.$79.95
Russo’s Lasagna (half tray)
Fresh pasta layered with braised beef, Italian cheeses, and Russo’s Chianti-braised meat sauce.$83.95
Spaghetti Carbonara (half tray)
Prosciutto, red onions, and spaghetti with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil swirled in Russo’s homemade Pecorino Romano cream sauce.$79.95
Chicken Parmesan Pasta (half tray)
Tender chicken breast lightly seasoned with Italian breadcrumbs, topped with Russo’s homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served on freshly prepared spaghetti$85.95
BYO Pizzas
Gourmet Pizzas

Classic Cheese
NY-authentic, mozzarella cheese with Russo's pizza sauce.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni and mozzarella with Russo's pizza sauce.
Doppio Pepperoni
Jalapeño peppers, double pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Russo’s pizza sauce, and mozzarella.
Margherita
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, mozzarella, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil
Mulberry
Crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, and mozzarella, with Russo’s pizza sauce.
New York Village
Crumbled Italian sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, beef, mushrooms, black olives, roasted peppers, and mozzarella, with Russo’s pizza sauce.
Heart Healthy
Fresh spinach, artichokes, white onions, basil, black olives, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms, and mozzarella with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Chicken Rustica
Chicken, fresh spinach, basil, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh garlic, and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil.
Buffalo Chicken Ranch
Spicy hot chicken, red onions, and mozzarella, spicy hot sauce and Russo’s pizza sauce, drizzled with ranch.
Sausage & Ricotta
Sliced Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, onions, ricotta cheese, Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil garlic sauce, and Wisconsin mozzarella.
Dessert Trays
Beverages
All hours
| Sunday | 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 11:00 pm |
Restaurant info
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Location
521 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281











