risotto

noun

ri·​sot·​to ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō 

-ˈzȯ-

plural risottos

: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)

Examples of risotto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At Restaurant Quell, executive chef Carsten Kypke has developed an admirably creative small-plates menu, pairing everything from wontons and bao buns to ravioli and risotto. —Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026

The first course will be a choice between Meatballs al Forno and Arancini, which is crispy risotto balls stuffed with fontina, mozzarella, parmesan and roasted garlic. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

Tuck into contemporary riffs on traditional pasta dishes (the seafood options are divine and all spanking fresh), or plates hailing from Northern Italy such as Milanese and risotto, courtesy of Norma’s Milanese roots. —Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

His demos — which include tastings and recipes — will feature brûléed gorgonzola crostini and a jumbo lump crab and jalapeño risotto. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from riso rice — more at rice

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for risotto

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo