Risotteria Melotti is such a cute spot in NYC. All of the risottos are gluten-free, which was great for dining with my Celiac girlfriend.
Inside, it’s a small but intimate space. It feels almost like you’re dining in someone’s home because the kitchen is so close by.
For my meal, I had the calcio and pepe risotto. It was delicious and extremely filling. After that, I absolutely had to have the tiramisu for dessert. I love tiramisu and this was no different. With the large portions, I could’ve shared my dessert, but my girlfriend wanted the Nutella crepe, which was also delicious.
Overall, I highly recommend coming here.
Happened to pass by this adorable gluten-free crepe shop and was surprised to find the best crepe I’ve ever had! (And I’m not even gluten-free.) Definitely a must try when visiting the East Village!
I’ve been hunting for great gluten free places around NYC- this is the cutest little shop! The banana bread was moist and delicious and tasted just like regular banana bread. Great warm drinks too!
staff were very helpful and accommodating. great selection of vegan and gluten free options and were super great with allergies. busy but wouldn’t notice at all because the service was spot on! would recommend!
Love the place. Only time I was surprised was when I ordered vegan lasagna and it also turned out to be gluten free. But that's my fault for not reading the menu correctly.
I had a delicious meal here (and ended with a bad dessert) I ordered the pad Thai and ginger salmon. The pad Thai was creamy and deeply flavorful. The veggies had the perfect bite while being soft and blending well with the pasta and the peanut sauce was very balanced. I’d give this dish an 8.3. The salmon was great as well but did have a slightly fishy flavor and I felt like the sauce was just put on top after rather than cooked in - 6.8. For dessert I ordered the chocolate mousse and I just did not enjoy it. There was no depth in flavor and the texture was weird. 5.1. I still desired a sweet treat so I got the blueberry chocolate chip muffin (I thought it sounded like an interesting combination) and it was the worst muffin I have ever had. Truly. It was gluten free like all their desserts and it fell apart immediately, was just so crumbly in the worst way - 3.2. The service was amazing (they even took the mousse off my bill) and it was a very nice atmosphere with great vibes! Even though I had a mixed experience, I will definitely be back!
Wow, I have missed this place! And I'm so happy to say that the food is even better now. It was always good, but there are some great additions to the menu. The creamy ramen and the cashew cream lemon pasta were both decadent and delicious. Also gluten free! I was really looking forward to the avo-coconut soup and it was just as fresh and luscious as I remembered. The raw coconut bread was a great addition. I think Enrique was our server and he knows service!! He's delightful and attentive. The live piano music on the Saturday we went was so lovely. And the bathrooms are much brighter with white walls and better lighting than the old days, though the interesting and mysterious vibe is still intact throughout the restaurant. This place is a classic NY gem and we are so lucky to still have them. Already planning my next road trip back.
Best best best place ever in general but especially if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. The food is always so yummy and never lacking even with so many things I request to leave out (gluten, oil sometimes salt, sometimes vinegar, etc). Also so kind. My favorite is the pumpkin hummus!! I’m even doing my bachelorette party dinner here!
The food wasn't bad - I like that there are plenty of vegan proteins to choose from and lots of them could be gluten-free. I got the Just Egg omelette with some vegan cheese and veggies. (Forgot to tell them that I didn't want toast but I just didn't eat it.) Nice and filling, tasted decent (though could have used more seasoning or even just a bit of salt).
Then I saw MOUSE run across the base of the wall.
Yes, I get that it's probably difficult to avoid rodents in these older buildings even if you're not a restaurant. But it's made me hesitate wanting to go back.
I’m Gluten-free and have never had a GF bagel this good!!! Usually GF bagels are too small and don’t have enough filling but it was the opposite here! Thank you so much!!!
This is one of my favorite places to dine at in NYC. The food is great and very unique. We got the dry pot and the rice noodles with veggies, and the Brussels sprouts as a starter. Everything was sauced very well, and there were a lot of gluten-free, spicy, and non-spicy options. The starter options are also all very unique, although a little pricier
A beautiful restaurant to celebrate my daughter’s success in a recent theatre production .. she is vegan with gluten intolerance. This is the perfect place it’s cozily small and the service is perfect . All the staff are knowledgeable on the dishes and very proud of their fare . They are Happy to recommend plates as well which is always a good sign if you’re stuck . Although the toasts are not gluten free they are happy to switch to a gluten free option.. We were told that it would be great to order 2 to three dishes each and then share .. which was a great idea because we love to try new things and all the dishes sounded great. We didn’t do pudding but I did finish with a ginger style grog which was perfect ..
If you can’t manage all because you’re worried you will fill up for the next plate they are happy to wrap so you can take away .. which is great . Definitely recommend to the vegan vegetarian or anyone interested in pushing their culinary discoveries .
Lovely servies, super nice waiters and yummy food! I am use to European ‘spicy’ so I was not quite ready for the level of heat 🥵 the food here had, but it was delicious! They also had a Gluten free menu outlining what was ‘safe’ which was awesome! I did not have any cocktails but they looked really good!
Quality spot. Small, compact location but service is very fast and they turn over tables quickly. The food was flavorful and filling, I also got the tropical smoothie which had chunks of lychee in it. We got 2 entree’s and 2 apps, for lack of better words, and each plate came with rice. Chili paste on the side if you want more spice! Their menu is labeled for GF / gluten free items so easy to identify. Large menu with lots of options for picky eaters. I got the chasha shamdey and shapta, some of their most popular items and for good reason. Friend got the Ruthang Momo and Gyathuk Takpa and loved their food as well.
Suuuch great food!
Every option is great, all vegetarian too ofc. I always get the large rice platter w 3 veg curries, “small” bag pakora, chai, and kheer (rice pudding) and it is all under $20. Incredible. Everything is great- highly suggest the pakora, a “small” bag is actually huge portion for just $3.50, and gluten free as far as I know! (Chickpea flour)
*will say, I love my chai with strong flavor and this isn’t really- it but is still a nice warm drink.
As someone who is both celiac and dairy intolerant I’ve been going to confectionery for years and they never disappoint! The macaroons, chocolate and cookies are all fantastic!
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