(212) 924-6664

270 Bleecker St (at Morton St.)
New York, NY 10014 40.7313 -74.0032

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

RISOTTERIA.COM

Hours:

Daily, noon-11pm

Price:

$

Last updated 7.26.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Food Delivery

Cuisine:

Italian

What People Are Saying About Risotteria

Featured Review

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In Short – Though it's more of a takeout and delivery operation than a sit-down restaurant, Risotteria does offer eight small tables for those who want to savor their risotto hot off the stove. Risottos are classified here based on the variety of rice, from the highly-starched arborio to the creamy carnaroli. Slabs of prosciutto, Italian sausage, pork shoulder and other meats, all of which can be added to the rice, wait behind the counter. Panini and salads are also available.

ambiance
46.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Ambience is not romantic, pretty casual, but that would not stop me from going back!”
  2. “The risotto was bland, the service was horrible and the place had absolutely no atmosphere.”
  3. “cozy small space with friendly waiters.”
  4. “The atmosphere also did not make up for the overpriced and pretty terrible food.”
  5. “Casual place with casual prices in a friendly atmosphere.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “GF products (breaksticks, cookies, etc.) are wonderful and they have a few different GF beers available.”
drinks
62.5% positive
  1. “GF products (breaksticks, cookies, etc.) are wonderful and they have a few different GF beers available.”
  2. “The risotto was undercooked, the horrible wine was overpriced and although the service was good, the risotto was pretty tasteless and the food matters the most.”
food quality
90.86999893188477% positive
  1. “Dishes are simple and don't come with a lot, only risotto and the breadsticks on the table, but the flavors are unique enough to stand on their own.”
  2. “However, once we were seated the service was excellent and the food was delicious.”
  3. “The risotto was undercooked, the horrible wine was overpriced and although the service was good, the risotto was pretty tasteless and the food matters the most.”
  4. “The food is so good that there tends to be a little bit of a wait.”
  5. “simple place with good food!”
  6. “loved their bread stick and quality of dish.”
  7. “Now, as a restaurant goer the food is excellent and prepared quite quickly.”
  8. “The pizzas and breadsticks are absolutely delicious.”
  9. “The rest of the family loved the regular pizza and it reminded me of the kind I could only find in Rome.”
  10. “The atmosphere also did not make up for the overpriced and pretty terrible food.”
  11. “My wife needs a gluten free diet and this is the best GF food she has found.”
  12. “The risotto was absolutely yummy but the pizza was just okay.”
  13. “From the quality of the rice, to the excellence of the sauces and meats to the bread used in preparing their wonderful paninni.”
  14. “Delicious fresh salads, hot crusty bread sticks - tasty pasta and risotto.”
  15. “The space is cramped and the prices are rather high, from a New Orleans viewpoint, but we enjoyed the food and found the service to be friendly and helpful.”
  16. “Good food, poor service”
  17. “Their menu is authentic and inventive.”
  18. “They've expanded their menu beyond their name sake, and the pizza and salads they've added are excellent, but the risotto remains their star.”
  19. “The food is great with original types of risotto, the service is always friendly and the prices are affordable.”
  20. “have been GF for a little over a year and have not found a lot of really tasty options - this place is fabulous!”
  21. “well, food was good.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They've expanded their menu beyond their name sake, and the pizza and salads they've added are excellent, but the risotto remains their star.”
  2. “Their menu is authentic and inventive.”
  3. “have been GF for a little over a year and have not found a lot of really tasty options - this place is fabulous!”
service
68.06000232696533% positive
  1. “The service is not good.”
  2. “The waitstaff is friendly and engaging.”
  3. “Good food, poor service”
  4. “However, once we were seated the service was excellent and the food was delicious.”
  5. “Casual place with casual prices in a friendly atmosphere.”
  6. “The food is great with original types of risotto, the service is always friendly and the prices are affordable.”
  7. “Our waitress was extremely rude and completely unprofessional.”
  8. “Service was attentive, but not overbearing.”
  9. “The wait staff was very helpful and friendly, the risotto is DELISH, (and don't miss the coconut gelato) ample in size and not outrageous in price.”
  10. “This restaurant is great, although I'd love to know what the other two gluten-free friendly places in nyc are.”
  11. “The space is cramped and the prices are rather high, from a New Orleans viewpoint, but we enjoyed the food and found the service to be friendly and helpful.”
  12. “The risotto was bland, the service was horrible and the place had absolutely no atmosphere.”
  13. “It's a small space but the crowd turns over pretty quickly so its not a long wait (they do have a counter you can sit at while you wait), and the staff is fairly attentive.”
  14. “gluten free friendly restaurants in NYC.”
  15. “there seem to be a lot of complaints on here about the service, but i went to risotteria the other night and the waiter was polite and attentive.”
  16. “cozy small space with friendly waiters.”
  17. “The risotto was undercooked, the horrible wine was overpriced and although the service was good, the risotto was pretty tasteless and the food matters the most.”
  18. “stupid and rude waiter, nothing care manager.”
value
82.29000091552734% positive
  1. “The risotto was undercooked, the horrible wine was overpriced and although the service was good, the risotto was pretty tasteless and the food matters the most.”
  2. “The atmosphere also did not make up for the overpriced and pretty terrible food.”
  3. “Food is always excellent and inexpensive.”
  4. “The wait staff was very helpful and friendly, the risotto is DELISH, (and don't miss the coconut gelato) ample in size and not outrageous in price.”
  5. “Casual place with casual prices in a friendly atmosphere.”
  6. “The food is great with original types of risotto, the service is always friendly and the prices are affordable.”
  7. “require this for my diet and I consider this a huge plus in recommending this restaurant.”
  8. “The space is cramped and the prices are rather high, from a New Orleans viewpoint, but we enjoyed the food and found the service to be friendly and helpful.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a small space but the crowd turns over pretty quickly so its not a long wait (they do have a counter you can sit at while you wait), and the staff is fairly attentive.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/29/09

Terrific lunch spot

by HikingandHeels at Citysearch

We've had lunch here a number of times. The menu is inventive and caters to "special" groups - vegetarians, people with gluten intolerance etc...but the food isn't compromised at all, quite the reverse - it's excellent. Delicious fresh salads, hot crusty bread sticks - tasty pasta and risotto. Service was efficient but not intrusive or hurried. I would definitely eat here again - although I'm not sure I'd wait 45 minutes to do so (as some reviewers have).

  • Pros: Great fresh, simple food
  • Cons: Tiny restaurant
3 Star Rating: Average

03/05/09

Good food, poor service

by WindUpBunny at Citysearch

I was so excited about going there because I am a BIG FAN of risotto... well, food was good. I loved their bread stick and quality of dish. I was absolutely disappointed about their service. Our table was almost completely ignored unless we try to yell or keep raising arms up for attention. We often felt one of the waiter was grumpy at us for nothing and rushed us out for no line waiting tables.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/08

Delicious risotto

by cwmmh at Citysearch

As the other reviewers have mentioned, the restaurant is very small and tightly packed and the wait was long (45 minutes). However, once we were seated the service was excellent and the food was delicious. We ordered the risotto with shrimp and the thick crust pizza. The risotto was absolutely yummy but the pizza was just okay. Next time I go back, I'll stick to the risotto. My bf ordered the gluten-free beer and loved it! He had the biggest grin while drinking the beer. The brownies were so good! We'll definitely come back to this place again.

  • Pros: Food was very good, gluten free beer
  • Cons: Very small space, only 1 bathroom
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/15/08

Great food and high quality.

by mrche at Citysearch

This is a fine place which has made a name for itself as a destination for people allergic to gluten.I never knew gluten was a big problem , but apparently there is a gluten-free market in New York (of course). No matter, I would highly recommend Risotteria to all regardless of their gluten tolerance. Their menu is authentic and inventive. It's obvious it was carefully planned. Also, their ingredients are superb. From the quality of the rice, to the excellence of the sauces and meats to the bread used in preparing their wonderful paninni. There is an obvious insistence on high quality. They serve pizza and nice salads too. Rissoteria is really a cut above that must be experienced to be appreciated.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/11/07

Deee-licious

by ckdowntown at Citysearch

You might have guessed that their specialty is risotto. It was hot, healthy, and delicious. Casual place with casual prices in a friendly atmosphere. Fabulous

  • Pros: Food

The Details on Risotteria

Place Categories:

  • good gf food
  • always friendly service
  • pretty tasteless risotto
  • rude waiter
  • really good pizzas
  • great restaurant
  • overpriced terrible food
  • fresh delicious fresh salads
  • amazing risotteria
  • overpriced horrible wine
  • authentic menu
  • extremely rude waitress
  • rude nothing care manager
  • engaging waitstaff
  • great neighborhood
  • friendly atmosphere
  • terrific lunch spot
  • not recommended definitely
  • loved regular pizza
  • huge plus
  • superb ingredients
  • cozy small space
  • amazing dining experience
  • very helpful wait staff
  • wonderful gf products