Risotto

320 Northern Blvd, Albany
(518) 463-6300

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Donnalee O'Donnell Smith

Dinner included a salad plus entree. Food was well prepared. Deliciously seasoned, nice presentation. Enjoyed haddock Francaise, companions had chicken parm risotto and chicken Francaise. All were great! Quiet enough to hear companions talk, several options for seating. They also have a wine of the month club. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

wanda soto

I’ve been going to risotto for some time now I took a break and today is my first day back in 5 months and I order Avocado toast with tomatoes and mozzarella with sauce and there was no avocado and I love avocado
And it also took sometime to get my food and my bottomless mimosas
And it was just me and my partner there was no one else there in the restaurant.
This upsetting be she I used to love coming here but things are different now even atmosphere, so unfortunate.
The waitress was super sweet

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Rebecca Searles

Food came out quick and as always amazing flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Vining

It's a shame when the service takes away from the overall experience so much. However, the Risotto was very good as the name would imply.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Lucas Wendling

In response to my wife. Our friends didn’t even eat the food, she took one bite and spit it right out due to the fact it tasted like straight NUTMEG and not a pancake at all. I understand how a restaurant works, if she was to eat ALL the food I would get not being able to take it off. BUT, when you take a SINGLE bite to see how it is and realize this is nothing close to what you wanted, I would expect the common courtesy to take it off the bill. This was the worst experience we have EVER had here and we would come all the time. It was NEVER about the payment, we are three grown adults, it was all about the principle of it. Wish them the best and hope they can figure out there problems and take into account these reviews because if not this business will just go down hill. Head to Cafe Madison instead!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Tanner

From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere and exceptional service. The menu is a perfect balance of classic Italian flavors and creative twists, and every dish is beautifully presented. The risotto itself is creamy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection — easily some of the best I’ve ever had. Paired with their thoughtfully curated wine list, it made for an unforgettable dining experience. I can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie Kingsley

Not super impressed. I've been twice and the first time the service was bad but we enjoyed the food despite the fact that they were out of risotto. The second time we went, our risotto was terribly undercooked, the asparagus was charred to a crisp and the service was still less than impressive. There's so much potential but they need a management makeover

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Michelle Jenkins

It was my first time hereand my 3 friends and I were very, very disappointed. The staff was not polite and actually came across quite cold. Being my 1st time I was unaware of how the bottomless mimosas worked. One of my friends and I ordered passion mimosas. My other two friends ordered bottomless which only consists of one flavor: orange. First of all the passion tastes like plain juice. Second we were never told that passion was not included in bottomless. So of course I ordered the orange bottomless which tatse worst than the passion Also their version of bottomless was only 3 refills. That's not bottomless at all. We canceled our food order after the rude manager told us that for brunch there will be a $20 gratuity added. Long story short my bill was $45 and I didn't even. Eat any food. I will never go back !!! Also the brunch menu online did not match the menu in person. They need to work on customer service and character. No wonder it was empty inside.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mae

We came here with a group of three for brunch! We ordered our food, the waiter Ezra seemed like she didn’t really want to be there as she barely came to our table much. My friend ordered a banana foster that was cooked with nutmeg and they told us no nutmeg was in it when the taste and smell was very clear nutmeg was used and not cinnamon. Thankfully no one had an allergy. My friend didn’t eat the food and they refuse to take it off the bill. We Never coming back but we paid for something we didn’t even eat to avoid confrontation.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Contrarian Canary

Terrible Experience!
We tried out Risotto for a Sunday brunch with the family (5). Our experience started when we were sat in a small room already being occupied by a large group of people having a loud party. After we were sat we had several members of the wait staff ask if we we taken care of. After about 15 minutes someone asked us for our drink order (4 juices) and it took an additional 15 minutes to for us to receive them. Another 10 minutes later a server took our order, 15 minutes later ANOTHER server asked us if we had put in our order yet 🤦🏼‍♂️. A total of 1:15 into our experience our food was finally served and wouldn’t you bet, it was cold.
The icing on the cake: we were charged the wrong amount for 3 of our entrees because ‘the computer hadn’t been updated’
If you think that was the end, NOPE they include 20% gratuity on the bill (be careful because they have recommended tips listed on bottom of receipt)

STAY AWAY FROM THIS GARBAGE AT ALL COSTS!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Sarah Roberts

Disappointing brunch! Surprised because dinner there had been very good in the past!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Lisa Zurawicki

Had reservations last Thursday (4/10) for 7 people. Got there & the place was closed up tight!! Tried calling & it said call couldn't go through. What the what??? No sign on the door if it was an emergency. Not going back any time soon. Too bad, really liked the place.

Bobby Sky

My Risotto experience was far more than I expected. The dishes were well prepared. The staff was very polite and attentive. It was a nastalgic feeling, reminded me of the show Cheers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tuscan Salmon, Chicken Francaise Risotto

Maureen Blaum

Had a great brunch at Risotto today. Absolutely loved the French toast with Blueberries! The Bloody Mary was perfectly made.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zach Willard

Avoid. Overpriced and lacking quality.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

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