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Rizotto Ristorante, Buffalo, NY

Rizotto Ristorante

4.3
4.3
579 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Innovative
"Since opening in 2012 Rizotto Italian Eatery in Amherst has truly become local entrepreneur Michael Rizzo’s signature restaurant. Rizzo’s fifth restaurant in Western New York offers an casual dining experience with a menu that features a wide array of items including fresh seafood dishes, fine cuts of beef and traditional Italian pasta. A trendy Antipasto bar offers the perfect prelude to any meal. Guests can choose from a variety of items including roasted and grilled vegetables, specialty meats and cheeses, and several hot items such as homemade sausage, meatballs.



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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (716) 204-4455
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western New York

    Best Value

  • Western New York

    Great for brunch

  • Western New York

    Innovative

  • Western New York

    Healthy

  • Western New York

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rizotto Ristorante shines with its "wonderful dining experience" and "outstanding service." Diners praise the attentive staff and the "great quality" food. The three-course dinner special is a "bargain," and the outdoor space adds charm. Despite some mixed reviews, many find it their "go-to restaurant" for special occasions.

579 Reviews
  1. craig

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At 630 pm Via open table arranged 715 time,, called by hostess heads-up running late asked about possible accepting later time which was fine with us, glad we arrived at 8 and hostess very accommodating; offered us table in dining room or the lounge which was quieter with college football on with volume off and fireplaces warm. Waiter and hostess very attentive; we split fig pizza slightly sweet and perfectly made, and seafood with risotto which had abundant well cooked seafood and of course perfect risotto. Negronis were excellent and reasonably priced. We had a pleasant evening of conversation, food, football and great service. Great place to eat.

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  2. Joseph

    Baltimore

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Risottos is excellent and well priced. The cocktails are a bit skimpy for the price and the restaurant has a dingy dark look. The service is slow and your food will be delivered by someone other than your wait person. "Who got the lasagna?" Is very Appleby like. Why do I go there? Strictly for the food.

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  3. JM0523

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre. Lacked flavor and practically tasteless. Dessert was overbaked. The service started out well but got terrible as the experience wore on. This place and MPR restaurants are living off their reputation and have declined rapidly. Can't say I would return.

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  4. deborah

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Most of my group thought the food was..okay, on th plain side. Service was very good.

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  5. angela

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Rizotto’s is a wonderful restaurant! Top shelf staff! Friendly, helpful, amazing! Food was of great quality! My only issue was the lack of handicapped accessible seating the tables were so close together I couldn't get my walker through without having another patron have to stand up and move thier chair!! I had to use restroom and had to walk without walker because it was so narrow which was a huge liability!! I almost fell on some spilled water I suggest leaving at least one table open on the edge of dining room and mark it like a.spot in the parking lot which there was only 1 of should be more. I hope these issues are addressed because they could result in a serious injury and lawsuit!

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  6. Susan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary and was not aware that it was restaurant week. It was a tad slow but given the crowd they did an excellent job! Food was great. It was our first time there and we will definitely go back!

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  7. Dang

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, attentive service, definitely a notch above, will definitely go back

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  8. AmyD

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were both outstanding. We went during restaurant week and they by far offered one of the best menus.

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  9. andrea

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the special menu that was a fixed price. Unbelievable value…, outstanding food! Please try the onion crape’ . The tastiest dish I’ve ever had!

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  10. Kelly

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my go to restaurant with friends or family. The ambiance is perfect, staff is always friendly and attentive and the food is delicious. Never disappointed

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FAQs

Rizotto Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (716) 204-4455.

Rizotto Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 579 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rizotto Ristorante

930 Maple Road, Buffalo, NY 14221

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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