Italian·East Village, New York·$$·★ 4.6 Google
Risotteria Melotti
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Fully gluten-free Italian restaurant with clear labeling, dedicated kitchen, and consistently excellent reviews from gluten-free diners.
Gluten-Free Offerings
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0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Low
Low risk of cross-contamination reported.
Staff Knowledge
High
Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.
Illness Reports
2 Reported
2 gluten-related illness reports in the past 6 months.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
38 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
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About
Risotteria Melotti NYC is a go-to spot for risotto lovers, offering a menu that's entirely gluten-free. Located in the East Village, it's a cozy neighborhood staple perfect for a casual dinner. The Melotti family, known for producing top-quality Italian rice since 1986, brings authentic flavors to the table. Their risotto dishes are the main attraction, drawing in both locals and…
GF Menu
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38 items
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Trio bruschetta di riso
Trio rice bruschetta with garlic, organic chopped tomatoes and fresh basil; mushroom; pesto basil and burrata
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Arancini del giorno
Rice arancini of the day served with tomatoes sauce
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Piadina di riso
Rice flatbread filled with salame, coppa and Italian prosciutto
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Burrata
Burrata with organic grape tomatoes and fresh basil served with black rice crackers
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Piadina di riso vegetariana
Rice flatbread filled with warm roasted eggplant, Asiago cheese and tomatoes sauce
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RISOTTI
All' isolana nel "pentolino"
Risotto with minced pork and veal, Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese, rosemary and cinnamon, served in a small pot
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Spinaci e asiago
Risotto with spinach and Asiago cheese
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Pesto di basilico, cappesante e pomodorini secchi
Risotto with pesto basil, scallops and sundry tomatoes
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Carciofi, pecorino e guanciale
Risotto with artichoke, Pecorino cheese and guanciale (pork)
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Pollo, bacon e asparagi
Risotto with chicken, bacon, asparagus and Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese
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Funghi misti
Risotto with mixed wild organic mushrooms and Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese
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Cacio e pepe
Risotto with Cacio cheese, fresh pepper and Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese
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Limone e gamberi
Risotto with Lillà rice, shrimps, fresh lemon juice, white wine and Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese
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All'anatra, arancia e pinoli
Risotto with duck breast ragu, orange, pinenuts, Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese, rosemary, sage and bay leaves
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Amarone e monte veronese
Risotto with Amarone wine served in a crispy Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese cup with Monte Veronese cheese on top
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Risotto con guanciale, cipolla rossa e aceto balsamico
Risotto with Amarone wine served in a crispy Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese cup with Monte Veronese cheese on top
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Risotto con zucca e salsiccia
Risotto with pumpkin and Italian sausage
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Riso nero beppino con gamberi e calamari
Nero Beppino rice risotto with sundry tomatoes, small shrimps and calamari
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Risotto al salmone
Risotto with salmon and pesto arugola
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Risotto alla crema di tartufo
Risotto with black truffle sauce, white truffle oil and shaved Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese
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Risotto al ragu di cinghiale
Risotto with wild boar ragout
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ALTERNATIVES
Salmone alla griglia
Grilled salmon fillet with mixed greens, brown rice salad, organic tomatoes and dill sauce
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OUR SIDE
Sauteed spinach
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INSALATE
Rucola e grana
Arugola, shaved Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese, organic tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and oregano
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Caesar salad
Baby kale, gluten-free rice croutons, shaved Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese and home-made Caesar dressing
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Avocado e cucumber salad
Mix green salad with avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano P.D.O. cheese and lemon vinaigrette dressing
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Beets salad
Beets with goat cheese, brown rice, baby spinach and lemon vinaigrette
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DESSERTS
Crêpe alla nutella
Home-made rice flour crepe with Nutella and hazelnuts
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Tiramisù
Home-made tiramisu made with rice flour sponge cake
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Semifreddo alla nocciola
Home-made semifreddo with walnuts
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Sbrisolona di riso
Home-made rice flour cookies and crispy rice flour sbrisolona served with zabaione cream
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Tortino al cioccolato con gelato
Home-made warm chocolate cake served with ice-cream; available dairy free
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Profiteroles
Home-made rice flour cream puff filled with mascarpone whipped cream and chocolate sauce
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Peach cobbler
Home-made peach cobbler with vanilla ice-cream; available dairy free
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Sorbetto
Fruit sorbet (mixed berry); dairy free
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Cheesecake del giorno
Cheesecake of the day
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Cannoli with ricotta and chocolate
Homemade glutenfree cannoli with ricotta and chocolate chips
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Add. ice cream upon request
Add ice cream upon request
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Logistics
Address
309 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(646) 755-8939Hours
Monday4:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday4:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday4:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday4:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday4:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 10:30 PM