309 E 5th St, New York, NY • East Village
gluten free italian comfort
We last checked this spot on July 10, 2026 · Sansglu Editorial methodology
The Sansglu take
The place
Italian counter spot running 100% gluten-free from a dedicated kitchen. Risotteria Melotti does what the name promises: risotto as the main event, not a workaround, plus fried polenta that actually has texture.
The gluten-free setup
Entirely gluten-free operation with separate kitchen, dedicated fryer, and GF-only prep. Everything on the menu is built for GF from the ground up, not adapted around wheat.
What to order
Risotto is the whole point, rice-based and naturally gluten-free, so order the radicchio and Amarone or the classic Parmigiano. The arancini and the fried starters are the tell that the whole kitchen is gluten-free.
The move
The Melotti family grows its own rice near Verona and built the menu around it, which is why the place is gluten-free without straining to be. The whole kitchen is GF, antipasti through dessert. It's a tight, family-run room, so go early or expect a wait.
Sansglu Editorial · Updated July 10, 2026
Why it's celiac-safe
- ✓Dedicated facility
- ✓Separate kitchen
- —Separate fryer
- —Trained staff
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