Extremely slow line - overpriced bland spring greens salad that took forever, they charged me for smoked salmon and forgot to add it, said no merguez salad side and yet you could see it on the counter. Do not come here for lunch
Marco S.
Great, friendly service and tasty food in good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yerusalem
Firstly wanna start off by saying I been here 13 years and I been a patron of Risbo since they came to Flatbush. I ignore the arrogant hipster vibes for the sake of good food but today they changed the rice(yellow) recipe to a plain rice which is more of a neutral taste just taste like white rice. They refused to swap it out for quinoa.
You should’ve let people know before you significantly change a recipe that someone is used to eating every time they come here and to show good customer service at the bare minimum swapping it out for quinoa, which is the same price . Instead I got a condescending “No”
I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 13 years and have been supporting Risbo since they first opened in Flatbush. I’ve always overlooked the occasional arrogant, “hipster” energy because the food itself was worth it. But today was a real disappointment.
They quietly changed the rice recipe from the flavorful yellow rice they’ve always served to a plain, neutral version that tastes like basic white rice — and when I asked to swap it for quinoa (which is the same price), I was flatly told “No.” No attempt at customer service, no understanding that regulars expect some consistency in what has always been a staple dish.
What makes this worse is the larger picture. Risbo sits in a predominantly Caribbean neighborhood, clearly borrowing from the energy, colors, and culture around it, but increasingly feels like it’s catering more to the very crowd that drives rents higher and pushes the rest of us out. The owner is French, pulling culinary inspiration from Morocco, and while that might look “fresh and eclectic” on the surface, it’s become clear the restaurant is leaning more toward Park Slope–style gentrification vibes than honoring or valuing the local community it claims to be inspired by.
This used to be a place that felt unique and rooted in something vibrant. Now it feels like just another spot trying to look “cool” for delivery apps and weekend crowds, at the expense of the neighborhood that kept it alive in the first place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mary Caitlin Muensterman
Incredible neighborhood spot. Nice little private patio in the city. Great cocktails and even better food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yu-San Huoh
There's a lot of competition in terms of delicious chicken in the neighborhood but Risbo's roast chicken is in a league of it's own. It's quite literally perfection. Sides are a bit greasy but solid vibes, service and other patrons! What a hidden gem for the neighborhood. Will be back to check out the happy hour soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LABELLE Milord
Good food good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Risbo Platter, Macaroni and Cheese, Hummus Platter
Michael Strachan
Food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risbo Platter, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Leg of Lamb
Sam Sky
epic atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron Tubbs
Awesome food, coffee, vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Melhuish
stunnnnnnning backyard, easily the prettiest backyard in new york restaurant history
The food,drinks and vibes good. I would definitely come back here again.
FYI it gets packed fast sooo first come first serve type of vibes.
Favorite drink: Ginger Rum drink Meal: Lamb and chicken Sides: mash, plantains, Mac and cheese (vegan)
The food doesn’t come out hot it’s the only downfall about the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Marion Wolloch
I have been three times now and have decided it is my favorite place in Brooklyn to grab dinner with a group of people. I love that you order and pay up front but the vibes are still elegant and high-end. The chicken is phenomenal. One time I just went and got 1/4 chicken and nothing else and it made my day. Highly suggest this place for dinner. BUT I once got a chocolate croissant and it was stale. That was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tia Lendo
Wow. Wow. Wow. Extremely tasty and fresh food. Lovely team. And ample seating either indoors or outdoors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phil
The food is great and they give you a good amount. The bread pudding was very good
Shane O'Bueno
The food is good. But you seat yourself and bus your own table. So I found it a little obnoxious that lowest default tip was 20% at the register. It’s not cheap so that would’ve over 6 bucks for just taking my order and and texting me to pick it up when it’s ready.
Extremely slow line - overpriced bland spring greens salad that took forever, they charged me for smoked salmon and forgot to add it, said no merguez salad side and yet you could see it on the counter. Do not come here for lunch
Great, friendly service and tasty food in good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Firstly wanna start off by saying I been here 13 years and I been a patron of Risbo since they came to Flatbush. I ignore the arrogant hipster vibes for the sake of good food but today they changed the rice(yellow) recipe to a plain rice which is more of a neutral taste just taste like white rice. They refused to swap it out for quinoa.
You should’ve let people know before you significantly change a recipe that someone is used to eating every time they come here and to show good customer service at the bare minimum swapping it out for quinoa, which is the same price . Instead I got a condescending “No”
I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 13 years and have been supporting Risbo since they first opened in Flatbush. I’ve always overlooked the occasional arrogant, “hipster” energy because the food itself was worth it. But today was a real disappointment.
They quietly changed the rice recipe from the flavorful yellow rice they’ve always served to a plain, neutral version that tastes like basic white rice — and when I asked to swap it for quinoa (which is the same price), I was flatly told “No.” No attempt at customer service, no understanding that regulars expect some consistency in what has always been a staple dish.
What makes this worse is the larger picture. Risbo sits in a predominantly Caribbean neighborhood, clearly borrowing from the energy, colors, and culture around it, but increasingly feels like it’s catering more to the very crowd that drives rents higher and pushes the rest of us out. The owner is French, pulling culinary inspiration from Morocco, and while that might look “fresh and eclectic” on the surface, it’s become clear the restaurant is leaning more toward Park Slope–style gentrification vibes than honoring or valuing the local community it claims to be inspired by.
This used to be a place that felt unique and rooted in something vibrant. Now it feels like just another spot trying to look “cool” for delivery apps and weekend crowds, at the expense of the neighborhood that kept it alive in the first place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Incredible neighborhood spot. Nice little private patio in the city. Great cocktails and even better food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There's a lot of competition in terms of delicious chicken in the neighborhood but Risbo's roast chicken is in a league of it's own. It's quite literally perfection. Sides are a bit greasy but solid vibes, service and other patrons! What a hidden gem for the neighborhood. Will be back to check out the happy hour soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Risbo Platter, Macaroni and Cheese, Hummus Platter
Food was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risbo Platter, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Leg of Lamb
epic atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food, coffee, vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stunnnnnnning backyard, easily the prettiest backyard in new york restaurant history
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food,drinks and vibes good. I would definitely come back here again.
FYI it gets packed fast sooo first come first serve type of vibes.
Favorite drink: Ginger Rum drink
Meal: Lamb and chicken
Sides: mash, plantains, Mac and cheese (vegan)
The food doesn’t come out hot it’s the only downfall about the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I have been three times now and have decided it is my favorite place in Brooklyn to grab dinner with a group of people. I love that you order and pay up front but the vibes are still elegant and high-end. The chicken is phenomenal. One time I just went and got 1/4 chicken and nothing else and it made my day. Highly suggest this place for dinner. BUT I once got a chocolate croissant and it was stale. That was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wow. Wow. Wow. Extremely tasty and fresh food. Lovely team. And ample seating either indoors or outdoors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great and they give you a good amount. The bread pudding was very good
The food is good. But you seat yourself and bus your own table. So I found it a little obnoxious that lowest default tip was 20% at the register. It’s not cheap so that would’ve over 6 bucks for just taking my order and and texting me to pick it up when it’s ready.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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