While risotto really is at its best when it's fresh, if you do happen to have leftover, it will be fine in the refrigerator. ... Avoid freezing risotto: It's actually best not to freeze risotto. Cooked rice can become hard when frozen, and the texture of the risotto could get a bit grainy.

How long does risotto last in the freezer?

Risotto can be frozen for up to 3 months and it will actually freeze well. The problem with frozen risotto is when you come to defrost it and then eat it. The texture can either become mushy or the rice can become tough.

Does mushroom risotto freeze well?

Mushroom Risotto is best eaten fresh or refrigerated, never frozen. Freezing risotto will change its texture – the risotto won't be as firm or creamy and the mushrooms will become soggy.