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Risotteria Melotti, New York, NY

Risotteria Melotti

4.9
4.9
714 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
309 E 5th Street, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 714 people are saying

Risotteria Melotti reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Risotteria Melotti delights with its "outstanding and innovative" gluten-free menu, showcasing exceptional risotto dishes like duck, wild boar, and a rosemary-cinnamon house special. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and "cozy atmosphere," though note the small, bustling space. Ideal for those with dietary needs, this charming spot is a must-visit.
714 Reviews
  1. stephen VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent risottos, beet salad, and desserts. Attentive service. Good, reasonably priced wine. Lively fun vibe.

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  2. Carlos

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a great meal and good time. The food is outstanding and innovative. From appetizers to desserts, everything is great. Of course, the risotto is delicious. Very nice place, great service, always a great experience . We are coming back!

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  3. Philip VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We discovered Risotteria Melotti in Rome, and were delighted to learn they had opened a location in the East Village. So many wonderful risotto dishes to choose from! Definitely try the house risotto with the rosemary and cinnamon; also the duck and the wild boar are not to be missed. As a home cook, this place opened my eyes to the joy of risotto, and the restaurant sells several varieties of their superior-quality Melotti rice. Someday we hope to visit their original location in Verona. Tutto perfetto! Grazie mille!

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  4. MelCon VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding. Not one bad dish. Portion sizes are worth price for sure!

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  5. paola

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! The mushroom and basil we had was exquisite. Very quiet and personal spot for a date night

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  6. GabrielleK VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely fantastic! Being a full gluten free menu is so helpful for those intolerant or having celiac disease, making us feel included but additionally having plenty of options on the menu. The flavors of each item we ordered was delicious. I will be returning back frequently!

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  7. MichaelG

    San Diego11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Small and quaint restaurant very similar to what you find in italy

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    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am gluten free and dairy free and they accommodated me so well, my mom is not and still said it was the best. Will be back on every future trip!

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  9. Carlos

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, great food, excellent service and ambience to enjoy the best risotto in NY. I keep coming, and every time the same quality. Highly recommended!!

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  10. Megan

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent risotto! Probably the best I’ve had in a long time. Gluten free menu was great, loved the crepe for dessert. The restaurant is very small, tables are very close together so it is very cramped. They are very quick with service which is nice but also feels like they are trying to turn tables over quickly. It’s understandable, so just know it’s not the place to go and have a long chat with someone to catch up. But if you want a delicious meal, then highly 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 4.9 stars by 714 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
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
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309 E 5th Street, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue and 5th.
  • Area
    East Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • 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, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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