Top Arancini dishes in New York

Golden-fried risotto balls oozing with melted cheese — the ideal start to any meal

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these rice balls (arancini) are a delicious offering from their family recipes.

Crispy fried rice balls — a solid Italian starter but nothing that sets it apart.

Golden fried rice balls with tomato sauce and thyme — crispy outside, creamy inside.

Crispy Sicilian rice balls — warm nostalgia in every bite

Golden, crispy rice balls stuffed with melted cheeses — a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Fried rice balls, a classic Italian starter

Fried risotto balls, a classic Sicilian appetizer done well here.

Crispy Italian rice balls, a crowd-pleasing snack to start

Crispy fried risotto balls with tomato and basil — a satisfying appetizer that punches above its weight.

Golden-fried Sicilian rice balls with a savory filling — crackling crust giving way to creamy, aromatic rice.

Crispy fried rice balls with savory filling

Smoky mozzarella‑filled rice balls with Calabrian marinara—crispy, savory, shareable

Risotto arancini, part of the appetizer platter, golden fried and creamy inside.

Light, crispy rice balls with gooey cacio e pepe filling

Golden saffron rice ball stuffed with bolognese meat sauce, green peas, and mozzarella over tomato sauce — Sicilian street food perfection.

Crisp golden shell over saffron rice with a meat-ragu and mozzarella core that pulls when you tear them open

Rice balls with a perfectly crisp exterior and rich, delicious interior

Crispy rice balls filled with preserved truffle, miso aioli, and tempeh parmesan.

Perfectly crispy, flavorful little bites—reviewers call them perfectly crispy without being too heavy

Fried risotto balls — crispy shell, molten center. A solid shareable starter.

Crispy fried risotto balls with a molten interior — a Sicilian staple done properly, good for sharing

Crispy, golden-fried risotto balls served as a staple small plate.

Crispy fried risotto balls, golden on the outside and creamy within.

Crispy, golden arancini filled with earthy porcini mushrooms, served with a vibrant pomodoro sauce.

Fried Sicilian rice balls with a molten, savory core — crispy exterior gives way to a rich filling

Golden-fried risotto balls with a molten, cheesy center

Crispy arancini filled with duck liver, pork shoulder, and scallion, offering a savory start.

Crispy risotto balls that serve as a well-received appetizer.

Crispy rice balls with tomato sauce—golden and comforting, though opinions on flavor vary

Fried risotto balls with a molten interior — a solid bar snack to share while waiting for the main event