Russo's Catering

Russos catered our wedding at the McPherson Wedding Venue and was amazing! We did a package deal that included Food, Cake and Bar and I wouldn’t have changed a thing. The staff were so friendly and helpful during our wedding. The food was delicious, and our guests raved about it all night! The cake looked beautiful and was also delicious! One highlight for us was our Catering Contact. Emily was great to work with and was very responsive throughout the planning process. Any questions I had she answered within 48 hours and she gave us any advice we needed. Highly recommend Russos for any event!

Russo's catered our reception at The Main Street Abbey. We opted for buffet stations (tacos, sliders, and carving station). Every single item was outstanding! I received so many compliments from guests (notably the coleslaw, sliders, and veggie fajitas). The staff was absolutely amazing!! My guests commented how they were never in your way, but somehow were always right there if you needed something. They were so kind to me and my husband, making sure we had everything we needed, and going out of their way to check in on us throughout dinner. We also added gourmet cookies (so good), and late night snacks (t-ravs and soft pretzels) which were a HUGE hit. One guest even said they wanted to call and see if they could purchase the t-ravs direct from Russo's!! I have zero complaints and want to thank everyone at Russo's (our planner, Abbey, and all the day-of staff) for helping make this day absolutely perfect. 100/10 would recommend!!!!!

Russo's rocks!!! The entire evening was fantastic! The food was phenomenal and we heard that from EVERYONE!!! They are an absolute joy to work with and I hope to work together again someday!!! It was all over the top -The food, the service, the bar and all the set up that they did for us - fabulous!

They were a phenomenal caterer!!! Every detail was attended to and the food was tremendous!

I had to use Russo’s due to where I had my venue and their agreement. I don’t regret my decision one bit! I worked with Emily Otto and she was always on top of it. She helped plan out timelines and answered so many emails. She was always easy to get a hold of when in need. I would use them again.

Although we were pleased with the taste and presentation of the food, the planning process with this company was difficult. There was a lack of communication between the staff and myself, often going weeks in between getting responses or getting none at all. There was a lot of last minute back and forth days before the wedding due to the limited communication, which was incredibly frustrating. For the prices of the services and food, the planning and communication needs to be improved.

Russo’s went above and beyond at my wedding and I am so grateful to them! They not only catered to the wedding, they made sure to take care of my husband and I by making an appetizer plate, cake plate, and bringing us drinks! They were so kind and professional! And if that’s not enough, their food was outstanding! Wedding guests are still telling me how impressed they were at the food and cake! Highly recommend!

Russo’s Catering was an excellent choice for our wedding and seamlessly provided food and drink service with care and professionalism. Russo’s provides a tasting day for prospective catering clients, which unfortunately we had to miss due to schedule constraints. However, in our phone calls and in-person conversations, Emily Otto helped us walk through details large and small, and listened to our thoughts and gave helpful suggestions when needed. On the day of our wedding, Russo’s staff comprising of bartenders, bus staff, and buffet managers were thorough and professional. It was a such relief to know that our food and drink needs were fully handled, allowing us to be able to be fully present for our big day. A special shout-out for the staff member escorted my wife’s food and drinks to the table for her. This small detail alone solidified that our choice to book Russo’s was a good one. Now, onto the food! Friends and family alike raved about the buffet choices for weeks after the wedding. The food was fresh and delicious; the buffet offered enough variety to sample many dishes. Our guests with allergy needs were attended to with care and were provided excellent substitutions that were carefully considered and not just extra sides from the buffet. The cake that came with our wedding package was absolutely stunning and each flavor was a hit with our guests and wedding party. Finally, the bartenders were attentive and flexible for the venue which had multiple locations to serve which all flowed seamlessly. Please consider booking Russo’s catering for the important event in your life. Their attentiveness and delicious dishes will allow you to be fully present knowing that you are supported by professionals.

Russo's is the exclusive caterer of the wedding venue we chose (McPherson) and we were very pleased to use them. They were a one stop shop for many things for our wedding including linens, tables, dinnerware, bar service, food, and the cake. We chose the simple elegance food package which includes a plated salad and buffet for the meal, bar, and cake. I have never seen the plated salad with a buffet before and really loved that our guests were able to have their salad while waiting to go to the buffet. The food was very good and the cake was AMAZING. So many people commented on how delicious the cake was. When choosing your food and other details you are able to choose a tiered cake design from a book of 10-12 simple designs at no extra cost, which we loved! We got a 4 tiered cake with every tier being a different flavor. The only extra fees aside from the initailly stated cost per person was an extra $2/person to extend the bar for 30 minutes and an extra $10 per vegetarian meal since we did not choose any vegetarian entrees. Other than that there are other extras that you can add but can easily get by without added fees. Every Russo's event is assigned a coordinator and Abbey was very responsive and accommodating with some last minute room arrangement changes. Overall, a very reasonable price for the quality and all that you get with using them.

the prices are insane and the food wasn't even that good. the lady we initially dealt with (sherry) was impossible to communicate with, she wouldn't respond for weeks and even after a follow up email. the sampling dinner was fine, not much of a variety and we didn't even get to sample the stuff we were having for our night. luckily, we were handed off to Abbey, if we weren't, we would probably give this place 1 star

Russo's was absolutely incredible!! They were available for all of our questions and very professional. The food was incredible and the cake was BEAUTIFUL! Their service at the dinner was impeccable! We got so many compliments on the food and service. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!!

The best wedding food we tasted! Staff was wonderful to work with, very accommodating during the planning and made everything seamless day of.

The food was perfect for my wedding! We had a buffet station style of three different stations and everyone was complementing how good the food was! The CAKE WAS AMAZING!!!

Everyone at our wedding was RAVING about the food and saying it was the best wedding food they have had. We got the passed appetizers at cocktail hour and those were a huge hit! We also did the stations menu and everyone loved how many options there were. The late night snack was also delicious. They do the wedding cake as well and even box up a separate cake for the newlyweds to take. The only slight con was that during the planning process it took a long time to receive email responses, but once it was wedding week everything was very timely, so it all worked out!

The food is absolutely amazing! I had several guests tell me it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. They also do the cake which is a great added bonus. Would definitely recommend them for any event!

We recently used Russo’s catering for our wedding in October of 2023. We originally were working with Sherry and we were not having a positive experience but after she resigned & Emily took over our experience dramatically shifted for the better. Emily was very attentive and responsive with all the details for our day. She had multiple phone meetings with us to ensure all the details for our day were perfect. The food was excellent and staff was very professional the day of! We chose stations instead of a plated or buffet dinner. I would say an option of the type of meal you plan to have would be nice for the trial instead of buffet only.

My husband and I used Russo's as our caterer at the McPherson this fall. We would not recommend Russo's due to having a very frustrating time communicating with them throughout the whole process. 1. It often took over 5 days, sometimes over 2 weeks, to get any email response. The DJ, officiant, photographer relies on scheduling information only the caterer can provide, so having these delays was really frustrating. 2. Russo's staff will never reach out to you to schedule a meeting. Even though it says in the contract that a meeting should be had 2-3 months before your wedding, you must be the one to reach out to them to schedule it. It took over a month between me asking for my meeting, and actually having the meeting due to their very delayed responses. 3. After the outdoor ceremony, the groom was suddenly told we couldn't use the main room until after cocktail hour (AKA not until 1.25 hours into our venue rental time). I can't find any reference to this being told to us in advance. Due to this last minute update 55 people suddenly got crammed into the indoor bar area after the outdoor ceremony. We had to shout to the crowd to go back outside so we could actually gather people for photos. I'm still flabbergasted that we couldn't access the large room. I expected some air conditioned spaces close to the action so that grandparents could sit down. I'm glad we were not a larger wedding. 5. Only slightly annoying, but they wouldn't accept a personal cheque for our final payment. They initially asked that we hand-deliver a cashiers cheque in the week before the wedding. We just couldn't find time to visit the bank and drive to their office, so we had to ask about other payment methods. We ended up paying with credit card along with a 2.75% processing fee. 5. The day-of staff were all great. The food tasted great. To be clear, I don't think the above issues are due to incompetence in the staff. They were all very nice. I simply expect that the planning team is understaffed and spread thin. Our initial event planner quit halfway through and I expect our second planner got overloaded. I would not hire them again and may have chosen a different venue had I known how frustrating Russo's would be to work with as their exclusive caterer.

We had Russo’s cater our wedding reception and let me tell you, it was worth every penny!! We had it buffet style/ staffed event. There were four staff members that really went above and beyond for us!! All of our guests said it was the best wedding food they have had, and our cake was yummy and beautiful as well!! The China they used were perfect. I did not have to worry a single time about our dinner or the service that was provided. I would highly highly recommend Russos!!

Very disappointed! I regret hiring this caterer for my Daughter's wedding at Silver Lake Chateau in Pacific, MO. Sherry was our coordinator and her lack of attention to detail caused many issued on my daughter's special day. We decided to go with a plated meal, (would definately not recommend) . The food was served tepid, the sides were dry and bland. The cake, although tasty, did not look like the photo we submitted, and was not displayed on a cake stand. The charger plates for thevtabke setting and the chafing dishes for the evening snack were not delivered. Imaging having meetings and conversations about all the details for such an important event and then finding out that those details were not added to your order! AUGH!!

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Russo's to cater our rehearsal dinner, and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! We did a "St Louis Themed" dinner with salad, toasted ravioli, and pizza. It was wonderful! They were also accommodating to dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring that everyone had delicious options to enjoy. The service was great as well. The staff members were friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. They seamlessly handled all aspects of the event, allowing us to relax and enjoy the evening with our loved ones. If you're in need of a caterer that will impress your guests with incredible food, outstanding service, and attention to detail, I highly recommend Russo's. They are a fantastic team of professionals who will make your special event a memorable and delicious success!

Planning was smooth and easy. The staff was helpful, on time, and extremely professional.

Outstanding venue, many seating areas to choose from during our event; well thought-out dance floor area, great PA system, plenty of room for mingling but also a lot of secluded nooks if you wanted a quiet getaway from the noise and energy. Good variety of Menu packages to choose from; the staff paid very special attention to the smaller details which made all the difference for our guests, especially regarding the place settings and seating ergonomics; also I really liked the food and beverage services provided for the bridal party pre-ceremony. Lots of natural lighting made for a spacious feel throughout. Feedback from every one of our 250+ guests was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks to Mr Russo and his fine staff for making this a first-class event, the best one I ever attended.

Only dropped to 4 stars because we felt the tasting options could have been improved. We would have preferred being able to try a more personalized menu, closer to what we were wanting to serve. But beyond that, all the people we worked with here were amazing and helped ease a lot of stress from the day. Emily did a great job working with us and helping us get what we wanted, as well as communicating with all of our other vendors. The night of, Robin was fantastic and made sure my husband and I were fed and checked in with us multiple times throughout the night.

Russo's Catering did a great job for our wedding at Piazza Messina. Emily was our event coordinator and she did an outstanding job! I did not have to worry about anything on my wedding day because Emily and the team did such a great job. Even though we had a large guest list, dinner was served efficiently and everyone was able to eat in a timely manner. We received many compliments on both the food and cake at our wedding. Everything was delicious!! The Russos and all the staff at Piazza Messina truly care about making your event amazing.

The food was amazing! We worked with Courtney for all of our planning and she was super helpful. The day of the staff was all very nice and they checked in with us multiple times. My only regret is wishing I had more time to eat the appetizers !

We chose Russo’s from a field of 9 prospective caterers available at the Barnett on Washington in St Louis because their diverse menu was just right for our blended guests from the East Coast and the Mid West. Also, while booking during the pandemic , it was important to hire a company that had a long history with a great reputation. Russo’s worked seamlessly with the Barnett staff and all the food was delicious . Highlights included the Hickory Smoked Pork Roast and Eggplant Parmesan Napoleon. We were able to do a 4 appetizer cocktail hour and staffed buffet dinner with cake and 2 additional desserts for under $50 a person enabling us to stick to a reasonable budget for 86 guests.

Our food was amazing! Service was outstanding too!

While the food Russo’s served at our wedding was legitimately delicious, their service was incredibly disappointing. They were really understaffed for our event, showed up late, were 15-20 minutes late opening the bar during the cocktail hour, about 45 minutes late serving dinner, and were so stressed out at various times throughout the reception that they yelled at the groom, the mother of the bride, guests, and at one point cussed out a table that wasn’t unfolding properly. We paid extra for gluten free meals that went unserved (two guests got them on request, three others never did). We also paid extra for a keg of beer that was never made available to the guests (Russo’s says it was there, but the bartender said it wasn’t when asked night of). We’ve reached out to them about a refund on the extras that weren’t served, but they’ve been uncooperative.

I had my wedding at The McPherson where Russo’s is the exclusive caterer. We ended up doing the stations type menu and it was fabulous, there was something for everyone! We worked with Kathy throughout the planning process and she was super helpful. The week leading up to the wedding, I was an anxious mess (as I would guess a lot of brides are) and whenever I sent her an email, she replied back promptly and always eased my concerns. I don’t think I could have gotten through that week without her. Also, my guests loved the food and cake and are still talking about how great it was. The staff they provided for the night of the event were also amazing- everyone went above and beyond to be friendly and professional. I could not have asked for a better team.

Delicious dinner and wedding cake!! We received many complements on the food at our daughter’s wedding reception. And that cake was amazing! All of the Russo’s staff, from the event coordinator to the Team leads, wait staff and bartenders were professional, and friendly!! It was a very good experience overall.

Five star service and professional staff. Kathy Costello was terrific to work with and she knew her stuff! The event staff were terrific. One thing I’d change is to ask them to save us dessert! We missed that but all else was great!

We used Russo's for our rehearsal dinner at A. Casa and the food was amazing! Everything from the appetizers to deserts was perfect and the staff were great as well. Can't recommend Russo's enough!

Everyone at my wedding said it was some of the best food they had ever had! My husband was wishing away the cocktail hour because he was so excited for dinner! Russo's was so easy to work with, was clear in what they provided and easy to communicate with. Could not have asked for a better caterer!

Russo’s did a fantastic job for our wedding. Cathy was always available to answer questions & quick at responding. The food was delicious, as well as the cake & we couldn’t have asked for more. Everything was perfect & I would highly recommend Russo’s.

Toni was easy and straight to the point. Our wedding cake was gorgeous and delicious. I highly recommend working with Russo's.

Everything was delicious and the entire process was so smooth! I couldn’t have asked for anything better!

Mark and Tony really brought my vision to life! My desserts were delicious and the presentation was wonderful.

Russo's had delicious options and the cake was beyond what we expected. We got endless compliments on the food from our guests.

Russo’s was exceptional in every aspect. Courtney is absolutely wonderful and is such a right hand woman for any bride to be. The food is incredible and I can’t say enough about the service and team with Russo’s catering.

We recommend Russo’s to every bride and groom!!! We were amazed with their services. We had our wedding at Piazza Messina, and the room was even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Both Brenna and Courtney worked with me to ensure that my vision could come to life-from tracking down the right color linens to finding unique glassware I was looking for- they were so extremely helpful (and patient!). Tom Russo is a magician in the kitchen and we are still getting compliments on the menu. He and his team outdid themselves. The staff was so easy to work with and worked so hard to make our day feel so special for us. We can’t wait to attend another wedding here. What a great atmosphere!

Russo's Catering is the best!!! They provided top-notch service and food for our wedding. They went above and beyond to make everything perfect. We are so thankful for them and our wedding would not have been the same without them.

Russo’s was the absolute best! All the food was amazing and cooked perfectly. Kathy was really easy to work with and they were able to meet and accommodate every request we had for the menu. The food was the best wedding food we’ve ever had and we got so many complements from our guests on how good the food was. I would highly recommend for any catering needs.

Russo's catered our reception at the Missouri History Museum and did a phenomenal job! The food and drink were delicious and the staff was so helpful. We received a ton of compliments about our appetizers, food stations, dessert station, and bar! Kathy helped us to plan the event and was so helpful and patient with us throughout the entire process. It was an added bonus that she had planned many receptions at our venue and had a good working relationship with the coordinator there.

Russo's catered our wedding at Piazza Messina on September 18th and holy moly was it fantastic! The dinner, drinks, and desserts were all incredible! The entire night (and still to this day), our guests told us that it was the best food that they have ever had! They were able to accommodate to those with dietary restrictions (gluten free and dairy free) which was very important to us. Thank you, Russo's! You guys truly outdid yourselves!

You cannot beat the combination of quality and price in any other catering place in St. Louis. There are a ton of options (including vegetarian!) and they were even able to cater to multiple guests with very specific food allergies. The food was good and the staff were professional. Also--the cake that comes with the bridal packages is such a great bonus. It tasted amazing and was beautifully made exactly to our design (complete with gold drip)- and fed all our guests! I was so impressed.

Russo’s has the best food hands down! They were very professional and delivered a beautiful buffet for our wedding. They created a beautiful cake for us as well. We were so happy with the food and our guests were too!

I don’t know how to even begin with the praise for Russo’s catering for our daughters wedding reception. First, we walked into the venue and saw the most beautiful, custom designed cake down to the last perfect detail that my daughter had specified in photos she sent to the pastry chef. The recreated Mexican style tiles on the bottom layer, as well as the simple elegant icing details on the rest of the cake were gorgeous. Our guests were literally in awe. When the staff passed appetizers on silver trays it only got better. Not only was the presentation appealing and elegant, the tastes of each item were delicious. The cucumber crab bites were cold, crunchy and refreshing, and the toasted ravioli was hot and crisp, not soggy as is often the case elsewhere. At dinner time the buffet was arranged beautifully, and staff served each item. The food was plentiful, the choices were exactly as we specified, and the taste was even better than at our private tasting. Again, our guests raved. Everything was served exactly on time, hot and fresh. And kudos to the staff…they were so professional and pleasant in how they dressed and how gracefully they moved through the crowd, keeping the food refilled and lines moving seamlessly. The experience from the first phone call to Courtney over a year ago with first inquiries to the final event has been nothing short of excellent. It means so much to trust with the food for people like us who are “foodies”, for an occasion that will be remembered for a lifetime. Thank you so much and please pass this onto the chefs who shared a Mexican family recipe just for us, and the pastry chef who artfully crafted the beautiful and delicious cake for a baker’s family, and the staff who executed everything perfectly. It really was the most memorable and perfect wedding reception thank you so much!!

I cannot recommend Russo’s enough. I hired them to cater my daughter’s backyard wedding reception and they knocked it out of the park! The food was amazing! The appetizers, the buffet and the cake were delicious and beautifully presented! The Char Crust Top Round of Beef carved to order was perfection!! Numerous guests commented it was the best wedding food that had ever had. The service was also fabulous. The team worked clean and neat and were very accommodating. Our wedding coordinator , Courtney, did a great job of communicating and made the planning process fun and easy. I cannot say enough good things about Russo’s. They made my daughter’s wedding reception an affair to remember! Great job Russo’s !!

Russo catering Was excellent to work with the food was exceptional! They were on top of everything they helped us keep our event well organized and did everything to make it a special day for my daughter and her new husband. I would highly recommend them!

We booked Russo's as our wedding caterer and we as well as our guests, were not disappointed! First and foremost, the food is AMAZING!! Weeks later and people are still talking about how good our wedding food was-- especially the BLT rigatoni pasta (absolutely amazing). The food from start to finish was so good-- the passed appetizers, the buffet and the cake. Additionally, Toni was a joy to work with throughout the planning process. She was extremely attentive, communicative and helpful! You will not be disappointed by the help/planning as well as the food and cake that comes with booking Russo's as your caterer!

For my daughter's September 17th wedding, Russo's was FANTASTIC! The food was the best I have ever had at a wedding, hands down the absolute best. The Russo's staff was courteous and professional. Every one of our guests, and I mean every one of them, complimented the catering and the staff. Our coordinator Courtney Mummert was amazing, start to finish. Thank you Russo's for a beautiful event!