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Macaluso's Italian Restaurant

Italian restaurant · Ruston ·

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Just up the hill from Point Defiance, this independently owned spot leans classic Italian—hand-rolled gnocchi, generous pastas, and a lively bar. Readers crowned it Best Italian in South Sound Magazine, reflecting strong local loyalty.

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Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and cocktails in cozy setting

handmade pasta

attentive service

friendly staff

great cocktails

reservations recommended

delicious food

romantic atmosphere

excellent service

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5101 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA 98407 Get directions

$30–50

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for dinner

Dinner reservations recommended

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Information

Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and cocktails in cozy setting

handmade pasta

attentive service

friendly staff

great cocktails

reservations recommended

delicious food

romantic atmosphere

excellent service

Featured in The Infatuation

5101 N Pearl St, Ruston, WA 98407 Get directions

$30–50

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for dinner

Dinner reservations recommended

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