Comfort food and autumn belong together – remember chicken noodle soup in your My Little Pony thermos during the first days of school? But now that we’re grownups, we need comfort food that will fill soul and tummy.

Risotto seems like the perfect fit, warm and creamy and hearty, and Risotteria is the perfect spot for it. With no less than thirty-six savory types of risotto, there’s something for every palate – asparagus and Spanish saffron, calamari and pesto, gruyere and green onions, even roasted leg of lamb and gorgonzola. There are extra creamy, vegetarian, and gluten-free varieties, and they are all reasonably priced between $8.50 and $14.50 for an entrée that will likely satisfy your hunger and leave enough to bring to work for lunch tomorrow.

Besides risotto, Risotteria also serves gourment salads, paninis, and thin-crust pizzas with a variety of unusual toppings. Celiacs will be happy to note that there are gluten-free versions of nearly everything on the menu – even salad dressings and beer. Whether or not you are gluten-intolerant, if you’ve still got room after your meal, try the heavenly gluten-free “fudgie” sandwich cookies, or one of the Italian espresso drinks.

Risotteria offers take-out and delivery. The café-like restaurant is small, and on cold weekend days you may be forced to wait, but it’s well worth it.

Risotteria
270 Bleecker Street at Morton Street
New York, NY
212-924-6664
Subway: B/D/F/V or A/C/E to West 4th Street

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