Creamy Dungeness crab and roasted butternut squash risotto at Cucina Americana. Photo credit: Marketeering Group.
Mmmm, risotto! It’s that time of year when rich, hearty comfort foods just hit the spot! Risotto is often a tasty side dish to compliment a juicy meat entree, but it can also be made as an entree to itself. Visit these spots around Seattle to dig into a hot dish of flavorful risotto…
Cuadra No. 32 | 2132 1st Avenue | 206-602-6432
At Cuadra No. 32, risotto is available to try in a classically creamy way with the Gorgonzola Risotto (walnuts and pears). Or, you can get more adventurous with the Squid Ink Risotto - topped with grilled jumbo prawns.
Photo credit: Marketeering Group
Cucina Americana | 9400 Roosevelt Way NE | 206-957-1333
The risotto at Cucina Americana is absolutely perfect for this season. The rich dish is made with roasted butternut squash, mascarpone (soft and creamy Italian cheese), rosemary and if you like, you can add Dungeness crab for even more goodness.
Nell's Restaurant | 6804 E Green Lake Way N | 206-524-4044
The menu at Nell’s changes almost nightly, but risotto often makes an appearance. For example, English Pea Risotto has been a favored treat, with basil and parmesan reggiano. Nell’s also makes a fantastic mushroom risotto that’s a must-try!
The Pink Door | 1919 Post Alley | 206-443-3241
Risotto is authentically Italian, and The Pink Door’s Italian-American focus lends itself to some truly delicious risotto. This is particularly true, because The Pink Door risotto is made with coveted preserved truffles, in addition to raw egg yolk and parmigiano-reggiano cheese. They also often do risotto specials this time of year, with seafood, Dungeness crab (pictured above) and other tasty combinations.
