Risotteria Melotti NYC Reviews Summary

Category: Italian restaurant New York

Address: 309 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

Phone: +16467558939

Rating: 4.6
based on 180 reviews.

Risotto

Pros:

  • "The risotto was delicious!"
  • "The pesto and scallop risotto was amazing, and the mushroom one was also great."
  • "The red wine risotto was so amazing. It was so good I would go back just for that one."
  • "The duck ragu risotto was delicious!"
  • "The risotto was stunning (particularly the special of the day, which was eggplant)."
  • "Their risotto is made al dente has so many options they are all great a truly unique Italian taste."
  • "The risotto was perfectly cooked and flavorful."

Cons:

  • "The house risssotto I ordered was very bland."
  • "The risotto was a bit dry and undercooked."
  • "The risotto is too salty to eat."
  • "The taste is okay, but it doesn't taste like the risotto I usually eat."
  • "Everything tasted weird, the Arancini was extremely dry and the risotto I use to love this time was totally tasteless."
  • "The 'risotto' grains themselves are very thick (too thick), and the actual sauce was thin and almost soupy."
  • "It’s a risotto place with risotto that, in my opinion, is overpriced and poor quality."

Service

Pros:

  • "Our waiter was amazing, friendly and attentive, and offered great suggestions."
  • "Great service and delicious food."
  • "The waiter was also very attentive and accommodating of our 3.5 year old."
  • "The waiter and waitress made us feel like we legitimately mattered to them as unique individuals, in a somehow more personal way."
  • "The server was incredibly attentive and kind, explaining everything in detail."
  • "Service was anticipatory and good, the drink selection is very inclusive and welcoming as well."
  • "The service which was great, attentive, polite and accommodating."

Cons:

  • "Service was not good either."
  • "Server was unable or unwilling to communicate with chef a few simply allergies."
  • "Rest of the stay the owner and the waitstaff seemed disinterested in helping us."
  • "Super unprofessional and will unfortunately not be back!"
  • "The service was quite slow but in a very nice non-rushed way."
  • "the waiter was a little too anxious to end his shift (it was Easter Sunday not the less)."
  • "Then there are the waiters, whose job (apparently) is to push wine sales."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere was perfect."
  • "The atmosphere is quaint and rustic; it feels like someone's home in Italy."
  • "We loved this place! Rustic charm, friendly service, and delicious Italian risotto!"
  • "Delightful atmosphere, incredible warm and thoughtful service."
  • "The atmosphere of the restaurant was welcoming."
  • "The ambiance is cozy and warm and the food amazing!"
  • "The atmosphere is quaint and relaxing, you almost forget you're in the middle of NYC with light music playing and the soft lighting to make it a chilled evening."

Cons:

  • "The environment isn’t so well, we all had a lot of mosquito bites while dining in here, probably because of the garbage bags left near the tables and water on streets."
  • "The only negative is that it is really loud when it's packed, wish they put up some sound absorbing decor like curtains."
  • "Felt the tables are crammed. A little bit of space will make the atmosphere better!!"
  • "It’s a risotto place with risotto that, in my opinion, is overpriced and poor quality."
  • "This is disgusting and discriminating for any single guests."
  • "A bit crowded / tight / loud during peak times."
  • "Asked for bread but got some weird small rice cakes, so I guess that was their way of showing their displeasure(?)."

Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

Pros:

  • "For someone with Celiac disease, it's so nice to be in a restaurant where you don't have to ask a million questions about how things are prepared."
  • "This place has such a genuine and effortless vibe with simple, delicious ingredients."
  • "Whole restaurant is gluten-free including the rice-based breads."
  • "Super casual atmosphere with 100% gluten free fare."
  • "EVERYTHING is gluten-free!"
  • "Everything here is gluten free. Everything! It was like a dream come true."
  • "Especially perfect was totally glutinous free menu so no dietary concerns for members of the group."

Cons:

  • "For a 100% gluten free restaurant, I had higher expectations for how they would be able to accommodate additional allergies."
  • "Not only did they send out the original plate of food with a clearly listed allergen on the plate but the second time they prepared the food incorrectly leading to extreme cross contamination issues."
  • "Very disappointed in their inability to handle any food allergy’s other than gluten."
  • "DO NOT COME UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE DISCRIMINATED!"
  • "Awful. BAD PLACE FOR CELIAC."
  • "Not allergy friendly...basic service was severely lacking."
  • "Food is not very good. Pasta was very over cooked and sauce was sweet for one basic pasta dish."

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