Risotteria Melotti is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

1. Risotteria Melotti

8.5
309 E 5th St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 40 tips and reviews

Jamie W.Jamie W: BYOB! Very cute place, liquor store across the street. The duck risotto is amazing, as is the scallop! Definitely recommend! Price friendly.

Jeanne W.Jeanne Williams: To the Gluten-intolerant peeps and Celiacs, you have another place in the east village to add to your list to eat at. Gluten free bread, risottos, and desserts, like crepes, cake and more!

JasonJason: Amazing risotto, get the mushrooms with truffle!

Supper is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

2. Supper

8.4
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 278 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: One of the best Italian places in the city! Get the Spaghetti al Limone or the Risotto of the day! :]

NearSay NYCNearSay NYC: Love this place. Can't go wrong with the risotto!

Bastian B.Bastian Beyer: Such a nice place! And the Spaghetti al Limone and Risotto al Limone are soooo good!

Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

3. Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar

9.0
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

Jarrod P.Jarrod Parker: amazing scallops on mushroom risotto. sinful flavors and great atmosphere

Connie L.Connie Lee: Amazing scallop mushroom risotto. Must order!

Judy C.Judy Cari: Must try their fantastic oyster selection, the clams, scallops on risotto is excellent. There's a wait so come early and put your name on the list.

Giano Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

4. Giano Restaurant

8.3
126 E 7th St (Avenue A), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews

MelMel: Squid ink risotto - looks big but tastes so compelling u'll inhale it. Orange soy glazed pork was really tender and delicious too. For a light-ish dessert, go for the chocolate napoleon.

Shai G.Shai Goldman: Risotto was yummy

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: friendly, noisy Italian where you meet the owners. Tagliolini w black truffle & Bottarga, Salmon w sambuca, tarragon. photos at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=140283&id=765634189&l=1d8fea56ee

PMF Pardon My French is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

5. PMF Pardon My French

7.8
103 Avenue B (btwn E 6th St & E 7th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Alphabet City · 57 tips and reviews

Nick A.Nick Andlinger: Great vibe, great cocktails. Loved the Bibb lettuce salad, bone marrow, risotto, and duck breast. Will be back for sure!

Paul W.Paul Wagner: Delicious French brunch. Try the croque Madame

AnthonyAnthony: hidden gem. croque Madame is authentic and a pure delight. benedict and French toast are to die for. unlimited mimosa/Bloody Mary is a must. cash only! staff is handsome and perfect

Lucien is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

6. Lucien

8.6
14 1st Ave (at E 1st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 77 tips and reviews

Heming L.Heming Leira: Very relaxed French place. Good ambient in the evening. Try the Moules! It comes in a very tasting soup

Brian M.Brian Michael: Get the foie gras. Trust me.

AbbyAbby: Make a reservation if you're going for dinner; it's small. And be on the lookout for Ryan Gosling.

Cafe Mogador is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

7. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 402 tips and reviews

Brittany S.Brittany Somerset: We walked in at 12:20am and they let us order dinner even though the kitchen closes at 12:30am. Nice. Having Moroccan tea and risotto.

Maria W.Maria Wander: Ordee the wild'shroom risotto and molton choco cake w vanilla ice creammmm

SS: East village gem. Love the tagines

Dream Baby is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

8. Dream Baby

7.1
162-164 Avenue B (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 50 tips and reviews

Rainbow L.Rainbow LA: Ask for white clam risotto, with crusted broiled panko and white alba truffles. If you see a guy with a beard give him a hug.

Paul M.Paul Mojica: fantastic fantastic fantastic. did i say it enough

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off (and buy that boy a $10 top-notch beverage at this awesome new spot in Alphabet City)

Lavagna is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

9. Lavagna

8.8
545 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 78 tips and reviews

David G.David Golborne: Try the Mussels Steamed In Tomato And Fennel Broth

Dev A.Dev Anand: That peach dessert thing.. with the orange ice cream on top.. just do it yo.

Vanessa S.Vanessa Smith: Food is amazing but the service is unbelievable. The best service in NYC I've had in a long time. .

Caravan of Dreams is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

10. Caravan of Dreams

7.7
405 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 68 tips and reviews

Shira G.Shira Ghertner: Avocado soup. Heaven in my mouth. The seatan avocado. Amazing. WOW.

nymagnymag: Moby raved about the seitan taquitos here - in his New York Diet, he called the mini-tacos topped with pineapple, guacamole, and salsa "spectacular." Read more.

Gagan R.Gagan Rana: If you want good vegan food in E Village, go to Lan Cafe for bombtacular vegan Bahn mi sandwiches

Frank Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

11. Frank Restaurant

8.3
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews

Chiara M.Chiara Martini: You just should go :) Amazing cute cosy spot with delishhh pasta

Unity S.Unity Stoakes: Crusty bread, fresh olive oil, olives and glass of wine.

MelissaMelissa: Burrata is a must.

Proto's Pizza is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

12. Proto's Pizza

7.2
50 2nd Ave (btwn E 2nd & 3rd St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 19 tips and reviews

Pete L.Pete Ludlow: Had the Spinach and Artichoke slice on the chef's recommendation. It was great. I prefer thin crust pizza but this slice was remarkably crispy for a thick slice. Overall great! ($3.75!!!!)

Sajid M.Sajid Mehmood: Ask for Garlic Knots. The guy will tell you they're "2 euros". Relatedly, they're delicious.

Allison Y.Allison Y: Buffalo chicken pizza!!

Cacio e Pepe is one of The 13 Best Places for Risotto in the East Village, New York.

13. Cacio e Pepe

7.3
182 2nd Ave (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 60 tips and reviews

Racky R.Racky Ross: Try the cacio e pepe pasta, a traditional roman dish that's e excellent here. Good appetizers and wines too.

Josh N.Josh Newman: The pasta with romano and black peppercorn is the single greatest pasta dish I have ever had.

Tim J.Tim Julien: The Cacio e Pepe is great. Super cheesy though - they literally toss it in a giant wheel of pecorino at the table