/ Est. 2012 — Sydney, Australia

Food Service
Consultancy

Not just the food — the entire ecosystem.
Concept. Menu. Operations. Experience.

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/ About Danny Russo

The entire ecosystem, not just the food.

Coming from an Italian family, food was never just about eating — it was how people came together and created lasting memories. That curiosity turned into a career spanning kitchens across Australia, the UK, Italy, France, and the USA.

From owning L'unico Italian Restaurant and Lo Studio to managing high-volume operations at The Beresford Hotel, Danny built a rare blend of fine-dining precision and real-world commercial thinking. In 2012, he founded The Russolini Group with a clear vision: don't just fix the menu — fix the entire operation. Concept, workflow, branding, customer experience — everything needs to align.

"I look at the entire ecosystem of a venue. Everything needs to be creative, memorable, commercially viable, and sustainable."
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As Featured In

The New York Times Vogue Condé Nast Traveler SMH Good Food The Urban List
13+
Years in the Industry
50+
Venues Consulted
5
Hat Awards

/ What We Do

Every detail aligned — from concept to customer experience.

01 Menu Development & Design →
02 Kitchen Operations & Workflow →
03 Restaurant Concept Development →
04 Staff Training & Development →
05 Financial Performance Optimisation →
06 Brand Strategy & Positioning →

From the Kitchen

Behind the scenes with Danny — technique, ingredients, and the craft of great food.

Steak Plating
Salmon Prep
Udon Bowl
Fig & Burrata
Kitchen Demo
Calamari
Wagyu Breakdown

/ Recognition

Awards & Accolades

Chef's Hat — L'Unico
SMH Good Food Guide, awarded 3 consecutive years
Best Formal Italian Restaurant
Restaurant & Catering Association Awards, 3 consecutive years
Chef's Hat — Lo Studio
Plus Best Italian Restaurant & Best New Restaurant Nationally
Condé Nast Traveler "Hot Tables"
Lo Studio named among an elite group of 82 best new restaurants worldwide
The New York Times
Featured twice for work at The Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills
SALA — One Hat
SMH Good Food Guide recognition for Jones Bay Wharf restaurant

/ In The Press

Danny Russo NYT Featured twice at The Beresford Hotel Profile → Danny Russo Vogue Vogue Vogue Entertaining + Travel — Rave Reviews Review → Lo Studio Condé Nast Lo Studio — "Hot Tables" list, 1 of 82 worldwide Award → SALA Good Food SMH Good Food Guide — SALA coverage & Hat awards Review → Urban List Urban List Putting Australian Seafood First Feature → Secret Foodies Secret Foodies Danny Russo — Chef Interview Interview → Ocean Magazine Ocean Mag Chefs on Board — La Dolce Vita Feature → EatDrinkPlay EatDrinkPlay 10 Questions with Danny Russo Interview →

/ Latest News

From the Journal

SALA SMH Review

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SALA SMH Review

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Deep in the Weeds Podcast

Podcast

Deep in the Weeds Podcast Episode 479

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Fishing for Compliments

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Fishing for Compliments

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