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Risotteria Melotti, New York, NY

Risotteria Melotti

4.7
4.7
691 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
We have a 10 min grace period.
Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes.
Your table will be reserved for 1hour and 30 minutes.
For a group of 5 and more please send an email to nyc@risotteriamelotti.com.
Find the real Italian atmosphere in a cozy restaurant, where to eat only rice based Specialties and Risotto!
A unique gluten free experience, 100% made in Italy.
The first Risotteria Melotti was opened in Isola della Scala, in the region of VERONA, in 2002. The idea of opening a Risotteria in New York came in order to make this typical and traditional italian dish known and cooked by us, with the rice we produce and with the typical old style techniques used in Isola della Scala.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    (646) 755-8939
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Do you have to organize lunches or dinners, business events or private parties? The Risotteria Melotti will cook the dishes for you, recreating a typically italian atmosphere in your home or wherever you prefer. Do not hesitate to ask for more information.
  • Area
    East Village
  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and 5th.
  • Parking details
    Parking is allowed either on 1st or 2nd avenue
  • Public transit
    Close to 2nd Ave F train stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Risotteria Melotti offers a delightful dining experience with its "amazing food and service" in a charming, family-owned setting. Known for its entirely gluten-free menu, patrons rave about the flavorful risottos and accommodating staff. The restaurant's "wonderful atmosphere" makes it "a must-visit spot" for both gluten-free and non-gluten-free diners.

691 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service is great. Was surprised to see that they had a burger and fries and tried that this time and it was excellent. Menu is entirely Gluten Free, as well.

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  2. Leticia

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DELICIOUS and fantastic service. This is the coziest restaurant in the east village. The food is amazing and the vibes are 10/10. This is a place that you want to selfishly gatekeep but also need everyone to experience.

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  3. corinne

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food tasted very good, very nice to have a restaurant with gluten&dairy free options. Service however was rushed, and we were charged 45USD for one day special risotto which was way more expensive than the other risotto options and communicated orally without the price. Although it tasted good this was kind of a surprise and not good value for money. Therefore not 5 stars.

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  4. Joe

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable dinner out with friends while dining at Riso Melotti. The saffron and wild boar risotto was the best. All dishes were very good. We decided to include the special with pumpkin (during the fall harvest season) to share so we had 4 plates for 3 people. I’m sure the desserts would also be very delicious, having seen some other tables with them, but we were full from our delicious meal. We would all return again in the future for our fill of Melotti risotto made with organic rice from Italy.

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  5. Stephanie

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for accommodating various dietary needs. I was able to eat vegan no problem while my mom and friend ate regularly. Didn’t love the vegan dessert option but I’d go back again and try the sorbetto instead.

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  6. Denise

    Manitoba

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service. Quaint atmosphere. Selection of risotto is great.

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  7. V.P.

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt rushed by staff even tho the dining room was mostly empty- risotto was undercooked …. I’m sure it would have been resolved had we said something- we didn’t but the dessert was AMAZING!

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  8. Jonathan

    New York City

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy risotto very much. This was good but given that it is the restaurant's specialty was expecting something more exceptional.

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  9. Maura

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A dedicated gluten free family-owned eatery with friendly and knowledgeable staff. I’m also dairy free & there were many choices. We ate Fritto Misto (crispy/light fried calamari, shrimps and zucchini battered in rice flour with spicy tomato sauce), salad, and two kinds of risotto: wild mushrooms and with duck breast ragu. The food was beautifully flavorful. A video of their process, from growing and harvesting special rice in Italy to cooking methods, was interesting. There are branches in Rome, Venice, Florence and Verona.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderfully cozy Italian spot with fantastic gluten free options. The staff is super accommodating and kind, and the food is comforting. We shared the avocado cucumber salad, and had the pesto risotto (vegan) and salmon for entrees. Delicious and would recommend

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FAQs

Risotteria Melotti does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Risotteria Melotti also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 755-8939.

Risotteria Melotti is rated 4.7 stars by 691 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

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Google Map for Risotteria Melotti

309 E 5th Street, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and 5th.
  • Area
    East Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is allowed either on 1st or 2nd avenue
  • Public transit
    Close to 2nd Ave F train stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (646) 755-8939
  • Catering
    Do you have to organize lunches or dinners, business events or private parties? The Risotteria Melotti will cook the dishes for you, recreating a typically italian atmosphere in your home or wherever you prefer. Do not hesitate to ask for more information.
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