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    Risata Cucina

    4.6 (25 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    This Carrot Agnolotti was delicious!! It wasn't the most filling, so if you are more hungry I would go with another option!
    Ellie K.

    Risata is such a hidden gem in Robbinsdale. The food, service, and ambiance were all excellent and really come together to create a memorable dining experience. Even though it's a smaller, more intimate space, that actually adds to its charm -- it feels cozy, personal, and thoughtfully curated rather than cramped. The ambiance has a unique, warm character that makes it feel special the moment you walk in. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and everything feels welcoming and well-paced. The Meatballs are a MUST to start off and you really can't go wrong with any of the main dishes.

    Entrance from the back parking lot
    Tippy P.

    I met up with my girls recently for a long overdue dinner. They have a huge shared parking lot in the back, otherwise street parking is available. Reservations recommended, this restaurant is still new and popular. They have 2 dining rooms and open kitchen concept and bar in the bigger room. We ordered a bottle of prosecco for sharing and ordered a couple of everything. Everything was delicious, the 2 different types of pastas sauces were unique and delicious. Even the dessert was amazing. Definitely recommend.

    This was the large Caesar- more than enough for two people. I would recommend the small if you have only two people.
    Taylor B.

    Thrilled to have Risata right here in Robbinsdale. This new neighborhood gem is serving up insanely delicious Italian plates that won't break the bank! My husband and I visited for a cozy Friday night date night, and it was lovely. The sparkling water they offer on arrival is such a classy touch it instantly transports me back to Italy. We kicked things off with the Caesar salad (probably too much for two people, but nonetheless delicious) and meatballs, both ideal starters. For mains, the Chicken Parmesan and Bolognese. The Bolognese especially with its brown butter finish), making it total shareable heaven with leftovers to dream about. Wrapped up with their lemony tiramisu which was a perfect bright finish to a warm spring Friday. The service was generally good, though consistency among staff could use some fine-tuning moving forward. We noticed a visibly different experience compared to the table next to us, their interaction with the waitress felt more attentive than ours, which we could even overhear. This didn't detract from our enjoyable dinner, but it's worth noting as they continue to improve. As far as parking goes there's a lot of street parking in downtown Robbinsdale but also a small lot nearby. You shouldn't have an issue. I hope they make use of the patio for some alfresco dining this summer!

    Vodka pasta, bolognese, chicken parm
    Lily S.

    Risata Cucina is a must! Julian provided fantastic service, and the private parking lot in the back makes it so easy to visit. Atmosphere is very warm! The Standouts: Meatballs & Vodka Pasta: Absolute must-haves. Mafaldine Bolognese: Rich and flavorful. Chianti: Paired perfectly with the pasta dishes. The Chicken Parm was delicious; just note it's a thicker cutlet rather than a thin one. Caesar was pretty standard but delish! Finished with a great scoop of ice cream. Highly recommend!

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    Elena E.

    Risata might be my new go-to Italian spot! It's charming with a cozy vibe, easy parking in the back, fun service staff, and very reasonable prices. Meatball app is definitely a must-order! That was my favorite item I had and was recommended to me by our server. The Caesar salad was solid (nothing mind-blowing flavor-wise), but the portion was huge and great for sharing. For my entrée, I ordered chicken parm, but heads up it doesn't come with pasta, which caught me off guard. That said, the dish itself was excellent with a perfectly crispy & thick chicken filet generously topped with cheese, and super filling. Salted Carmel gelato was to die for! Very creamy and more ice cream like than I expected, but the flavor was there. I also tried bites of my friend's vodka pasta and the bolognese...both were delicious scratch pastas with rich, flavorful sauces! I think they need to fine a few tune some details now that they're open. I wish the menu had more English translation because a lot of it was confusing and lead to a lot of questions with our server. Also, I thought they would have a bread service with the olive oil sitting on the table, but nothing was brought out. We asked for some and provided with free bread, but it was nothing special & no parm and/or balsamic vinegar served with it. Small detail I also noticed their creepy basement door was open into a dirty/old looking stairwell and I wish I hadn't seen it. I'm curious what their patio and happy hour will be like!

    Carrot Agnolotti
    Ted R.

    Risata Cucina moved into the space vacated by long-time restaurant Nona Rosa. Although they are both Italian Restaurants, they do vary in terms of approach and menu. Tonight was opening night, which can be chaotic. However, I thought they everyone seemed experienced and professional and the food was on point too. It was an impressive first day opening for this new restaurant. The remodeling of the restaurant was not a major overhaul, but it is a different vibe. Instead of old-time restaurant, it gives off a much more modern vibe, including a welcome lack of Pseudo-Italian decorations and more warm wood tables and chairs and tasteful decor. Another change is that the main dining room is what used to be the overflow/party room. They have added tasteful lighting to make it more modern and bright. The front room seemed more for walk-ins, or casual diners. This was a good move. Now, onto the food. My wife had the Carrot Agnolotti ($22), which was stuffed pasta (kind of like ravioli) with a creamy carrot filling, with brown butter, pistachio, dill, and topped with fennel pollen. I am not a fan of carrot, but it did not have a strong carrot taste and even I enjoyed a taste. My wife finished the whole thing (a rarity) and really loved it. I had the Bucatini Pizzaiola ($20), which is a thicker hollow spaghetti-like pasta, with tomato sauce that had a bit of kick to it (in a good way), with pieces of crispy pepperoni, seasoned with oregano, and topped with lemon ricotta cheese, and fennel pollen (which seems like a popular dusting here). I really enjoyed it and the crunchy pieces of pepperoni provided a very fun crunch. There are several other dishes I want to try, so I will update this review as time goes on. We did order dessert. My wife had the Cannoli ($8) and I had the chocolate geladto ($5). The Cannoli had a crispy shell (actually there were four small cannolis to one order), but overall I would rate it a 3 on a scale from 1 to 5 because it just wasn't as good as other cannolis I've had at some other restaurants. The scoop of chocolate gelato ($5) was fine, but the problem was that it tasted like ice cream, not gelato. It lacked a rich, dense taste and had ice crystals that made it taste more like refrozen ice cream, than a more creamy gelato. Overall the food was excellent, the service was very good, and the ambiance was very pleasant. I would recommend a bit more of English translation on the menu. I think I had an easier time understanding menus in Italy than Risata's. It might be me, but I had to ask about tersm such as fermented fresno, Mafaldine, and Pork Shoulder all'Amatriciana Guanciale. I know some restaurants do this to promote conversation with the waitstaff, but I find it cumbersome to have to ask about a half dozen questions, when the menu could be more transparent. Why say pomodoro as a ingredient when you can just say tomato? Also, although there was olive oil on the table, no bread was served, nor was it even on the menu. This is something that would be nice to have, especially to sop up the tasty sauces.

    Jon A.

    We went last night. Early around 5:30PM. We were seated promptly, our server was very attentive, the whole evening. Good recommendations throughout. We had the grilled mortadella & mozzarella spiedini. I love mortadella, so grilling it was new but really tasty, went well with the martini. My husband and I got the rigatoni alla vodka and mafaldine bolognese. Each was a generous portion and tasted so good. I could taste the fennel in the rigatoni (which I like). The bolognese was rich and I couldn't stop eating. Overall it was a pleasant experience. Everyone working that night knew their role and made sure that you were taken care of. Even down to the cleaner for the table, not toxic smelling. Weird to say but everything was well thought out.

    Gluten-Free pasta

    They were accommodating for gluten-free. Even provided gluten-free bread with my dinner. Lots of flavor and friendly staff! We sat inside but the outdoor patio looks perfect for warmer weather.

    Rigatoni alla Vodka
    Nikky V.

    The vodka pasta was amaazzzinnggg!!! It was perfectly cooked and had great flavor. Definitely my highlight here tonight. We started with the meatballs as an appetizer, and they did not disappoint - they were really well seasoned. Also started with a Caesar salad, which was top tier! I loved the amount of Parmesan in it. On top of the great food, the atmosphere really inviting - a real warm, tight-knit, family vibe that made the whole experience even better. Already planning my next visit back!!

    Outside (back entrance)
    Stephanie P.

    Fantastic, affordable neighborhood gem, which is exactly what we need in the northwest suburbs. We tried both of the on tap cocktails, the negroni and aperol spritz. They were both good though we thought they could have been a bit stronger. For starters we shared the fried zucchini and grilled mortadella. Both were very good. For entrees, we had both the best gnocchi and best chicken parm we've ever had. The gnocchi had a little lemony zing to it and was so light. The chicken parm was a huge portion for the price with a little spice to it and was super crispy and moist. We tried the carrot agnoloti as well which we didnt enjoy as much and I think it was just personal preference as we found it to be a little sweet. Smashed potatoes were crispy and the accompanying mayo was so good with a little spicy kick. Jamie our server was absolutely fabulous, super kind and personable. Sam at the host stand was so welcoming to start with as well. Plenty of parking on the street in the front and in the lot in the back. We look forward to our next visit.

    Cannoli for dessert.
    Steven K.

    Great food, comfortable ambiance, friendly service, reasonable prices (I.e. very good value).

    Appetizers: Beef Tartare (front) and Calamari (back)

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    Excellent food and service. The calamari is fantastic! I'm so glad to have another neighborhood gem in Robbinsdale.

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    The service and food were excellent! Pasta is made fresh every day, creative cocktail list and generous portions. Will definitely be back!

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