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Restaurant Reviews for Riingo

Riingo reservations Riingo

205 E. 45th Street
New York, NY 10017

Riingo offers Contemporary American and Japanese dining, with an inspired menu, design and overall atmosphere that showcases the food and hospitality of both cultures. Here at Riingo, Executive Chef Jimmy Lappalainen have created a modern and casual restaurant with inventive interpretations of American and Japanese dishes.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: 2nd & 3rd Ave
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.7 out of 5 3.7 out of 5 (81 Reviews)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.6 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (33)
  • great for lunch (21)
  • neighborhood gem (14)
  • romantic (9)
  • hot spot (7)
  • special occasion (7)
  • late-night find (5)
  • notable wine list (5)
  • good for groups (4)
  • great for brunch (4)
  • vibrant bar scene (3)

Riingo Reviews List
Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was good, although the service left something to be desired. We went for brunch only to find out it didn't start until 11:00am which was not noted on the website. Asked for the brunch special at 10:55 and was told we would have to wait until 11:00 to order. Would return again, if in the neighborhood although would return after 12:00pm."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 2 for Riingo

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Went for brunch. Found the food only fair,ovepriced for what was offered, and the service slow and amateurish."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 3 for Riingo

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Caesar salad was excellent, as were the Bloody Marys (very spicy). The Salmon Benedict was good but nothing to get excited about. It's a small, intimate space. I think there are better places to go for brunch but I would definitely keep this one on my list. It was good enough to warrant a repeat visit."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 4 for Riingo

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Riingo is simply a great place to dine w/ tasty food & exceptional service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/23/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 5 for Riingo

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We went for the restaurant week lunch. The 3 course prixfix lunch for restaurant week was wonderful, my husband and daugher couldn't stop raving. My sushi bento box lunch special, which cost more than their special lunch, was ok, nothing to write about. I was expecting the sushi to be a little bit more creative looking because it was supposed to be the "chef's special". It was $ 27 for a bowl of miso, a ginger dressing salad, a sushi roll (not sure what it was, but nothing I have not had before) and 4 pieces of sushi. No dessert, for 27 I would have hoped for one of the tiny green tea ice cream scooops. My son got a ahi tuna sandwich and said it was quite good. I would go back, definitely, but would order differently for myself."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/19/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 6 for Riingo

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Nice quite romantic spot. Went for Valentine's Day and enjoyed actually hearing what my partner had to say."

Special Features: special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 7 for Riingo

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This is a brunch-specific review. The food was fantastic and it was relatively quiet. I had the french toast and my friend had the artichoke omelette. Both were very good. Not sure if it was a quieter morning because of snow, but it was fairly empty and the waitstaff didn't make us feel rushed at all."

Special Features: great for brunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 8 for Riingo

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"the food really wasn't great. although the decor was definitely nice and the ambiance too, i wouldn't go back."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 9 for Riingo

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent service, exceptional food..and an amazing room to dine in.... RIINGO IS A CLASS ACT !! I shall return w/ my friends..thank you"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 10 for Riingo

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Loved the bread served. The rice crackers were especially good. Tasty salmon. My date thought the arrugula puree was bitter, but I liked it. Beer braised beef was tasty. I could've had that for an entree. I had the butterfish. I thought they were little round flat fish, and was surprised by its size when it was brought to the table. Nice flavors with the vegetables, especially the enoki mushrooms. Enjoyed finishing up with the donuts and choc-caramel terrine. The green tea ice cream was the best I ever had of that flavor. I left the restaurant satisfied. Would dine there again."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 11 for Riingo

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"I was really looking forward to lunch at Riingo and was disappointed to say the least. The food was very mediocre and very salty. The beef I had was tough (and even though I ordered it rare, it came medium-well) and the dessert was chocolate that was too sweet, hard as a rock and not at all appetizing. Service was slow and even after most tables emptied and we received our check the wait staff was resetting tables rather than checking us out. We sat for a good 10 minutes before we could get anyone's attention. I definitely would not return to this restaurant."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 12 for Riingo

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Perfect food. Excellent experience. Would go back.... again and again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 13 for Riingo

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Everything was asbsolutely delicious! I intend to dine there in the future."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/21/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 14 for Riingo

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"It was hard to rate as we were there for Christmas lunch and on arrival were the only booking.
However we had a great meal and really enjoyed the day"

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/25/2009
(review submitted 12/27/2009)
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Review 15 for Riingo

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Food was not very good, the flavors in the chicken I ordered didn't seem to combine. I also has a sampler of their signature dish (tuna tartare) and I didn't like it either. Not kind of taste."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/19/2009
(review submitted 11/21/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Riingo Based on the average of (66) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.6 out of 3 (Moderate)
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