Top 4 Risotto in Rome (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Antonello Colonna Open, €28.00 (Centro Storico)
- Vivendo, €22.00 (Centro Storico)
- Ketumbar, €15.00 (Testaccio)
- Pierluigi, €40.00 (Centro Storico)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
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#1
Antonello Colonna Open
Centro Storico·$$$
Risotto with Shrimp and Zucchini
€28.00
Creamy risotto with pink shrimp, delicate zucchini, and a light shellfish reduction.
Tip: This is a good choice if you're dining at sunset—refined and not too heavy.
#2
Vivendo
Centro Storico·$$$
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
€22.00
Creamy Arborio rice with wild porcini mushrooms and Parmesan.
Tip: This is worth trying even if you usually skip risotto at other restaurants. The technique is precise.
#3
Ketumbar
Testaccio·$$
Riso Negra Con Gamberi E Mango
€15.00
Black rice with shrimp, fresh mango, and a spicy lime emulsion.
Tip: This dish is beautiful on the plate and tastes as balanced as it looks. A good choice for special occasions.
#4
Pierluigi
Centro Storico·$$$
Saffron Risotto with Glazed Oxtail
€40.00
Creamy saffron risotto topped with braised oxtail ragù.
Tip: This dish shows Pierluigi's technique-forward approach. The oxtail is braised for hours; the risotto is stirred to perfection.