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Risotteria Melotti, New York, NY

Risotteria Melotti

4.8
4.8
716 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
309 E 5th Street, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
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11:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 716 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Risotteria Melotti offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent risottos" and a fully gluten-free menu. The cozy ambiance and attentive service complement the "innovative and outstanding food." Highlights include flavorful duck risotto and "amazingly delicious" profiteroles. Though small and lively, it provides a genuine taste of Italy, making it highly recommended.
717 Reviews
  1. Theresa VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would call this restaurant a hidden gem. I accompanied a friend who is gluten intolerant to dinner and let me tell you, you'd never know this is gluten-free food. It was delicious--from the fried calamari to the risotta to the wine. I look forward to when I can stop by again!

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  2. Mark VIP

    Washington DC64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located in the busy and exciting East Village, we were able to sit outside and enjoy the evening. The restaurant inside has a nice charm. The food was outstanding, and the server was very knowledgeable of the menu, specials, and dietary restrictions of one of our guest. She was working the entire restaurant alone, but was very attentive to all of our needs. The server was full of energy and authenticity. We had the mushroom arancini for appetizer(special), and the risotto with short ribs and light tomato sauce, and the risotto with saffron, and wild boar for entrees. For dessert, we had warm chocolate cake and the peach cobbler. All items were prepared perfectly. Be sure to read the history of the restaurant. I am unaffiliated with this restaurant, and the restaurant and server were not aware that I would be writing a review. I recommend this restaurant. 

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  3. Toni

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my third time at Risotteria Melotti, and it never ever disappoints. Finally tried the Risotto with Duck, so flavorful. Fried Zucchini in the Fritto was a standout. Wine was great, our server was personable and attentive but not too much so, food came quickly and everything was scrumptious. You can tell walking in the door by the smells in the air that the food is delicious - high quality ingredients are a staple of Italian food, the pride of the country, and the risotteria does nothing but deliver. The atmosphere was perfect for the romantic birthday dinner I planned for my partner - tables were a little squished, but nothing that didn’t add to the charm. Genuine, classy, and delicious. Plus, so much of the menu was Gluten Free!

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  4. Alicia VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was warm and charming. Food was delicious. Ambience of a small neighborhood haunt. And it's all gluten-free!

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  5. stephen VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    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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  6. Carlos

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    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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  7. Philip VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 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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  8. MelCon VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 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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  9. paola

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 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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  10. GabrielleK VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 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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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 4.8 stars by 716 OpenTable diners.

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

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309 E 5th Street, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd Avenue and 5th.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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