Welcome to Risotto
Sad News!
To our valued customers, family and friends,
In spite of our favorable reviews and admiring feedback from our customers, we unfortunately have no choice but to close Risotto. Our last day of business will be Saturday, April 21st, 2012 from 5-10pm.
We are quite saddened about the closing but recognize we have been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve our treasured customers a little piece of Italy for the past 3 years; you have made the challenge of this business immensely gratifying. We can sincerely say that we have encountered some phenomenal people walking through our doors resulting in great friendships. We must bestow praise to our Greek neighbors, who have felt more like family than landlords; and many thanks to our dedicated staff in our kitchen as well as all of our servers. We have received so many compliments from customers for what fantastic servers we employ. Thank you for all your continued support and we hope to see many familiar faces as well as new in our last 2 weeks of business.
Molto Grazie! Gabriele & Patrice
*Please call for reservations 612-823-4338 and redeem any gift certificates by April 21st.
In spite of our favorable reviews and admiring feedback from our customers, we unfortunately have no choice but to close Risotto. Our last day of business will be Saturday, April 21st, 2012 from 5-10pm.
We are quite saddened about the closing but recognize we have been extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve our treasured customers a little piece of Italy for the past 3 years; you have made the challenge of this business immensely gratifying. We can sincerely say that we have encountered some phenomenal people walking through our doors resulting in great friendships. We must bestow praise to our Greek neighbors, who have felt more like family than landlords; and many thanks to our dedicated staff in our kitchen as well as all of our servers. We have received so many compliments from customers for what fantastic servers we employ. Thank you for all your continued support and we hope to see many familiar faces as well as new in our last 2 weeks of business.
Molto Grazie! Gabriele & Patrice
*Please call for reservations 612-823-4338 and redeem any gift certificates by April 21st.
Risotto is Gabriele Lo Pinto's dining establishment in the heart of South Minneapolis's thriving Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Bold flavors and classic ingredients make our menu an accessible choice for lunch or dinner. Menu items range from risotto, our signature dish in 4 made-to-order varieties, to an array of authentic Italian appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts.
The intimate dining room is splashed in warm yellow and crimson with elegant dark wood detailing, creating a comfortable atmosphere for casual dining. There is ample and affordable public parking within the neighborhood: metered parking, plus several pay-lots and some free street parking.
The intimate dining room is splashed in warm yellow and crimson with elegant dark wood detailing, creating a comfortable atmosphere for casual dining. There is ample and affordable public parking within the neighborhood: metered parking, plus several pay-lots and some free street parking.
Risotto Reservations
Featured Wines
Sparkling-Saracco Moscato D'Asti, DOCG
Moscato d'Asti is a unique wine where the beautiful aromas of the grapes are enhanced by a crisp, nice acidity, a light fizziness and the sweetness of the natural residual sugar. The low alcohol content makes it a very easy, pleasant wine perfect to finish a meal with dessert.
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White
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Red
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