Best Risotto in Lafayette

7 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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East End Grill
East End Grill
93/100 (362 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Bruschette
Crabcake Salad
Pasta
Gnocchi Bolognese
Pesto
Salad
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Fish
Duck
Risotto
Lemon Blueberry Cake
Pork
Salmon
Chicken Gnocchi
Cocktails
Peach Cobbler
Charcuterie
Whiskey Smash
Wine
Tapas
Shrimp & Grits
Sandwiches
Crab cakes
Tacos
House Cut Truffle Fries
Burger
Swordfish
Beef Hanger Steak
Ribs
BBQ Baby Back Pork Rib Basket
Cutting Board Cured Meats Cheeses and Accompaniments
Shrimp
East End Pastrami Cobb Salad
Beef
Hanger steak
Pan Roasted Capera Island Salmon
Cobb Salad
Bruschetta Spreads
Shrimp and Grits
Moroccan Cauliflower
Bar
American
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic food and a great time. Came in for dinner and the food came out quickly. I had the truffle fries which were hot and delicious (and a..."
Andrew Hou
"Excellent experience! The food was flavorful, beautiful, and satisfying, and the service was quality as well. I definitely want to come here again,..."
Jalena Nielsen
"On our way home from visiting family, we decided to have a date night, and this restaurant was amazing!!! It was just freaking perfect really. The..."
Maria Harrell
"Had a great experience. We came in during lunch rush and got seated quickly. Server was attentive and our food came out quickly and with no errors...."
Jeramy Madlung
"Austin, our server was absolutely delightful. Very receptive and kind. When it began raining, he quickly moved us indoors. My Mahi Mahi was perfect &..."
Bridget R
"It was our dad and son trip to visit Purdue. We found this Lafayette downtown restaurant through Google search. Beautiful ambience, amazing food. We..."
Subhra Debnath
"Went here with a colleague from work on a jam-packed Saturday evening. I made a reservation for 5:45 pm and had to call them twice to change it as we..."
Sruthi Venkataramanababu
"We went for lunch and was very impressed with a nice, clean, relaxing atmosphere. The sandwiches we got were very good. I really enjoyed the wide..."
David Wilson
Charley G's
Charley G's
87/100 (968 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Steakhouse
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Escargot
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Andouille
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Crab
Sit down
Seafood
American
Steakhouse
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Fine Dining
"My husband and I went to Charley G's for the first time for date night. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The staff was so..."
Kimberly McBride
"Great atmosphere! Good food! Lobster scampi very yummy! 5oz Filet w/ Crabmeat…good. Mini Crab Cakes…okay. Jack wine $22 a glass 😳…but it was..."
Shawnnette Arnold
"Charley Gs Dirty Martinis, Sazeracs, Whiskey Sours, Wine Pan Seared Foie Gras Lobster Frites Romain Wedge House Salad Wood Grilled Gulf Shrimp 5oz..."
Jason Stoner
"Decided to come on a Monday, where it is 1/2 off Ribeye, and it did not disappoint! We have not been here in awhile, but everything was awesome! We..."
PETER
"Such a spectacular experience as always. My parents and I came for an early Mother’s Day dinner and it was wonderful. They opened the door for us..."
Cindy Gunawan
"A sublime dining experience. From the decor to the wait staff to the gastronomic delights, everything was on point perfection. I ordered the ribeye..."
Harold Monnier Jr.
"A good ingredient to a wonderful evening. We sat at the bar and there was no lack of exceptional service. The pork belly lettuce wraps and duck gumbo..."
Brandon Boyce
"The food, service, and experience was absolutely phenomenal. We only mentioned once that it was our anniversary and the staff made sure to make us a..."
Gabriella Trahan
"Beautiful food. Would love to go back next time I’m in..."
Michael Joseph
"Amazing food. Outstanding service. Went to celebrate a birthday, let them know ahead of time and they gave us a birthday card personally signed by..."
Corey Taylor
Cafe' Vermilionville
Cafe' Vermilionville
86/100 (1572 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
International
International
Cajun & Creole
American
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Foie gras
Bread Pudding
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Risotto
Sit down
American
Cajun & Creole
International
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Mid-range
"We had a very poor experience last Thanksgiving and they knew they'd not lived up to their reputation as being a great place for fine dining. They..."
Phil Martin
"My fiancé and I went there Friday for his 41st birthday. It was our first visit there, but it certainly won’t be our last. The food was AMAZING!!..."
Erica J Lewis
"This place has the best food, service, and atmosphere in Lafayette--no, I'll wager, in Louisiana. It's welcoming, dazzling, and most of all,..."
Colin Smith
"The food, the atmosphere, the music, the owners... all top notch. I go there for my anniversary, for business, for lunch with friends and I always..."
David Goodwyn
"Café Vermilionville hosted a splendid evening for Stuller staff and guests. The vintage property was quaint, roomy and homey - inside and out... the..."
Jill S Keith
"Attended a wedding this weekend at Cafe V....Perfect .. everything ! From the food to the staff ...A+ to all of you Dee..."
Dee Jones
"great evening at Cafe ,,,food was the best and the Fall series of entertainment was great. Mike and Rosalie..."
Rosalie Bruce
"Endroit charmant! On se plonge dans un décor d’époque tout en savourant une cuisine acadienne d’exception. La soupe de tortue et le..."
Toby Gauld
"I planned a rehearsal dinner for 65 guests and I highly recommend Cafe Vermilionville! The staff was extremely helpful, the atmosphere was wonderful..."
Kayla Jackson Southard
"Andrea You and your staff are profoundly professional and courteous. The atmosphere of the garden, the food, wine and champagne were absolutely..."
Mandy Broussard
"One of my favorite restaurants!! Had such a great dining experience! The food and live entertainment was a perfect way to celebrate an early..."
Jennifer Mitchell Potier
"Great experience! Our waiter Cody G. was magnificent, very attentive but most of all very..."
Alonda Guilbeau
"I recently held my wedding and reception at Café V, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly—both for everyday dining and for special events. ..."
Rebekah Price
"This past weekend I celebrated my 40th birthday. My weekend was filled with a fun weekend with friends and family. I am so blessed and thankful for..."
Angie D.
"Have dined here on several occasions, always a "bon temp". Good dining atmosphere (4.5), friendly service (5.0), nice entree selections. Tonight we..."
Lil G 70503
"Vermilionvillo is FANTASTIC in every way!!! Food, service, decor--has it all. We were fortunate to eat here three time during out stay in Lafayette...."
Betty Holley
"LOVE this place! I ate the filet stuffed with cheese and crawfish, it was DELICIOUS!! I would definitely recommend this place to someone looking for..."
Ramona Jones
"Came alone on a summer Wednesday night and found the food, wine and service excellent. I chose the sampler app, turtle soup and the spinach salad,..."
Jennifer H
"Classiest Restaurant in Lafayette. Very historic restaurant. An ante-bellum inn that was used by both the Yankees and Confederates during the Civil..."
Mark R
"Classic. Simple, elegant and understated. That statement is as much about the food as it is the atmosphere. For a classic, Cajun style atmosphere and..."
Olivia
"Update: Have had two really nice meals here lately. Wonderful setting. Nice, large old home. High ceilings. Wooden beams. Exposed brick. And food..."
JJ
"Rediculously......good. I went here for a birthday party for a friend. We had every appetizer on the menu, and then out choice of entree. I had the..."
Kat
"My wife and I eat there often - the food and the service are outstanding. Their porterhouse cut lamb is amazing especially when served with a glass..."
Randy Garner
"I love this restaurant it's in a historic building with lots of character, fire places, and a nice courtyard. The tables have white linen and a..."
Laura
"Really good, $$$$. They have the best bacon-wrapped shrimp in Acadiana. King Louis Steak is out of this world. Can get any meal topped with seafood...."
Amb1830
"Quaint historic venue for a restaurant. The inside of the building has been preserved quite well. The food was delectable. I ordered the Gulf Fish..."
Zara R
"The food was great and because of the reservation requirements, it was not overly busy and noisy. Only knock was I wish there was a little more light..."
Damian Henry
"One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in a while. Went for mother’s day lunch when a modified menu was served. Can’t believe it’s..."
Jenna
"We were visiting from California and a local resident recommended this restaurant. The food was excellent and had some unique, delicious flavors. The..."
Cynthia Randell
"Awesome fine dining experience and experience a piece of history that is still standing today. All food is fresh, made from scratch and will..."
Eric Lindsey
"Delicious! The Grouper with risotto and asparagus was great. The chocolate chip, coconut pecan pie was excellent. Great atmosphere. Perfect for a..."
Kylie Morgan
"7/8/21 Waiter Lance was a Sweety pie to my dinner companion and me. I ordered the seafood gumbo. I was very happy that it came out HOT. There was a..."
University of Louisiana Alumnus
"We enjoyed our evening, Courtyard Concert Series was fabulous. Waiter and food was great. We had bacon wrapped shrimp, warm spinach salad, corn and..."
Smone
"Took my wife there for our 10th anniversary. There was a card on our table that said happy anniversary signed by the staff it was a nice personal..."
Joshua Leblanc
"We came for dinner during a weeknight because this is reputed to be Lafayette's best restaurant--the closest thing we have to fine dining. The wine..."
Zach B.
Reve
Reve
86/100 (564 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Escargot
Beef Cheeks
Lamb
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Mussels
Steak Frites
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"What an unexpected, yet wonderful experience!!! The food was outstanding and the service was awesome.... Thank You, Arlene, for being such a..."
Millicent Miles
"Absolutely phenomenal food and service. We had the gougeres which I cannot recommend enough. I've been to enough French restaurants to know if..."
Justin Snider
"If you want to feel like you've been transported to Paris, Reve serves the best bistro food in the Bay Area - hands down. Every one of the many meals..."
Ian Bohn
"Great quality French food, nice service and a pleasant..."
Eugene M
"Excellent main dishes. Steak and sweet cheeks to die for. But as amazing as the actual French fries are, they seem out of place as their common side..."
CheezInspector
"Amazing! The best place I've eaten in the East Bay. We had the trio of deviled eggs and they are a must. The risotto was fantastic and the salmon was..."
J K
"We had a wonderful romantic dinner at Reve and can't wait to go back. Arlene was a delightful server, the food was outstanding, and the ambience and..."
Sarah Tait Kinnish
Postino
Postino
84/100 (1048 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Italian
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Polenta
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Lasagne
Clams
Duck
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Tuna
Pork
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Halibut
Ribs
Eggplant
Sit down
Italian
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Live Music
Reservations
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Fine Dining
"Excellent Italian/American restaurant. Menu has innovative touches for all dishes without getting weird. Service was solid. Bread was delicious...."
Dave Hill
"Great restaurant. Lovely setting. Excellent service. Delicious food. Love our..."
L J
"Kudos to Henson G. and the wait staff that worked the outdoor dining on the evening of Friday, September 10th. From entrance to exit, this was an..."
Crystal
"I was looking for a place with a very romantic aesthetic to review and take upscale photos but I didn’t want it to already be flooded with..."
StarishaDotCom
"Our friends and us had a wonderful meal at Postino. The food was delicious and the service was attentive. The short ribs were wonderful and our..."
Roshan Lakdawala
"Very busy on Wed night when we went for our 10th anniversary. We were only 2 and they had a table for us without a reservation. Despite the crowd we..."
Amanda Ewing
"Went there with my daughter and granddaughter for her sweet 16 birthday. Staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu. Food was very good, nice..."
Gayle H
La Scala
La Scala
81/100 (1348 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Alfredo
Beef
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Bolognese
Eggplant
Lasagne
Pasta
Cannoli
Salad
Gelato
Scallops
Sit down
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time to La Scala; We had reservations for our anniversary two nights ago. Our waiter, Francis, was very attentive and friendly. They didn't..."
Lisa Reeves Rankin
"Absolutely stellar meal from start to finish. I can't say enough about the tomato basil bisque. The true treat though, knowing the effort that the..."
Ross Daniels
"Service was excellent, food was amazing: we split a bruschetta appetizer, and I had an amazing steak and cavatappi "mac and cheese" dish. They are..."
Michelle Wright Laramore
"That was delicious! I was apprehensive about visiting because I had February 2020 pre-pandemic for a dinner outing with friends. That experience was..."
Zettler Faith
"Have loved this restaurant for years. Just such quality ingredients and amazing flavors. So glad it's reopened. Went on Friday evening. Not as..."
Don Kudrak
"Excellent food and atmosphere. I always end up getting the carbonara and it is always a..."
Ian Burley
"An authentic Italian restaurant. The portions are large. The atmosphere is amazing! Our waitress Lexy was very knowledgeable about the drink and..."
Trish Phillips
The Cooperage American Grille
The Cooperage American Grille
80/100 (2916 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Pasta
Hot Pot
Salad
Toasts
Wings
French Dip
Mac and cheese
Cakes
Pesto
Crab
Sandwiches
Fish
Oyster
Burger
Pork
Calamari
Hamburgers
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Nomnom mac and cheese. It was very tastt y and I like tge retaurant. Whatmakes me sad is my server speakibg unkindly of management. To customers...."
Mags
"The Cooperage  32 Lafayette Circle, (925) 298-5915.  L-D daily.  This bustling spot features an expansive open interior with several dining..."
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
"I've only been to Cooperage once but I really enjoyed it. I went for brunch on a Saturday and sat outside. The outdoor patio is a great place because..."
Rachel Erin
"This new monument to fine dining is in the completely remodeled space where Petar’s ruled for 50 years or so.  Not a shred of the old remains,..."
Chris Pisarra
"Love the Coop! I dined there with friends for my birthday and it was such a good time. The service was fantastic! We sat outdoors and there were..."
Jessica Mierau
"The Cooperage is a restaurant located in Lafayette. They have dining inside and out; there is a lovely bar; it is wheelchair accessible; it is..."
JoAnn SkyWatcher
"Servers very very nice and professional Food is expensive but decent The crostini that came with the burrata app was stale and dry. Yuck! Good..."
Alanna Rhodes
"A family-friendly restaurant/bar where locals hang out and enjoy the food and the athomsphere, eating delicious dishes and lovely looking cocktails,..."
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"I had chicken pot pie. Warm ,Tasty lunch. Plenty big. I ate it all. Dessert we split. Limoncello raspberry cake. Awesome. Wish I hadn't split. Great..."
Jennifer Maloney
"I liked being able to sit outside in winter. There were three heaters nearby that created enough warmth for us to feel fine without big coats. The..."
Dan Nataf
"Delicious salads for Saturday brunch, best crab louie salad I've ever had. Beautiful open layout and patio. We asked the server to expedite for us to..."
Matt Metz
"Thank you so much Portia, Mike, Humberto, Patrick and Faith for making our first visit so amazing. Service was superb, food and drinks were on point..."
Dolly Gonzalez