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55 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012, USA

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Emilio's Ballato New York Reviews from The Last 180 Days

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Amazing food, service, and ambiance.

5/5 by Lana C. on 08/06/2022

..especially in the back room. Go here to create a memory. My favorite Italian in NYC, hands down!

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Fortunately we got in early, place filled up super fast.

5/5 by Jon R. on 08/03/2022

Once we began eating, it was no wonder why they are so popular.

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It's good.

3/5 by Your Mom's Y. on 07/23/2022

Definitely, slightly above average food good. Things that are slightly above average: The Q line, Dubuque (Iowa), the new and improved LaGuardia, a turkey sandwich on white bread with spicy mustard, The Brooklyn Nets, the Verrazano Bridge, your mom.Food: 3.5Quality: 3.5Portion to $: LoLService: 2Loud: beyond at peak timeNo reservations. Wait: insane for the end product I met some friends of friends who swear by this joint. They were polluted out of their minds when I got here. I've walked past here for over 3 decades now & half those times, I'd see the owner outside standing and watching the people go by; he's a character. He was there that night & was in full beast mode. The main room has nostalgia vibes to the nTh degree. It's got that worn, dated vibe that's designed by time and not giving a shit. It's amazing. Restaurants that hang pictures of famous people who have dined there always give me pause, though. What's the owner trying to tell me? That Bieber, badgalriri & Lenny Kravitz know good food, perhaps, even better than me, so I should feel privileged to be here? Was that a yes, for you? I bet you love cruises, Coachella, Time Square and all inclusive resorts, too. Not judging. It's definitely got character. And if you want to visually impress your out of town basic bitch friends with NYC nostalgia, chaotic service that almost seems staged, the gruff owner straight out of central casting & all the other intangibles that make for the NYC movie dining experience of your dreams- this spot is in the running for GOAT status. But, if you're in it for the food- no. The juice is not worth the squeeze. Or, two trains from uptown, where I can get the same quality tagliatelle bolognese for half the price. No cap- RiRi.

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Great old school Italian restaurant

5/5 by Zigett on 07/20/2022

The owner, perched at the front of the restaurant with his pals, gave us the once-over as we entered before a waiter showed us to our seats. We didn't know what to expect, but had read some good reviews of this old school celebrity hangout (the walls are filled with pictures of celebrities who have dined here). As it turned out, we had some of the best New York Italian food ever. The focaccia bread was superbly baked and the burrata super fresh and full of flavour. Our mains of lasagne and linguine alle vongole were perfectly cooked. As we left, John Hamm (the actor) and his girlfriend were standing at the doorway eagerly awaiting our free table. Will definitely be back.

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This restaurant doesn't need a review as everyone knows

5/5 by Brittany S. on 07/12/2022

This restaurant doesn't need a review as everyone knows it's amazing. I've moved to NYC a year ago and I've been on the hunt for penne vodka. I think I've found the best one I've ever had in my life here. (It was a special that night). The vibes are amazing, the service is great and the food is great.

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Bad value

2/5 by AK on 07/04/2022

I look for restaurants near me and This one stand out. Michelin at a good price. The food was ok, but the price was way to high. Not coming back don’t care if Justin Bieber went

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Best Italian food we've ever had

5/5 by TheEatons7 on 06/30/2022

Visited with family in May 2022 - arrived for a late lunch/early dinner. The main courses were amazing and the desserts were even better! Loved the quaint atmosphere. We've read previous reviews about the service being average or below - that was not our experience. We servers was very attentive and professional. This will now be a regular stop for us when we visit NYC.

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Went for a late lunch.

5/5 by Doug L. on 06/27/2022

The bread and olive oil to start. Amazing. Had the ravioli that was stuffed with ricotta. Amazing. Could not have been better. And the service was spectacular Atmosphere is fun with pics of owner and celebs who have been that. Not the B list you will know them Expect to pay more but worth it. Try this place

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Tremendous food and great atmosphere.

5/5 by Brian S. on 06/24/2022

Service top notch as well. Chicken and Veal Parm were huge and extremely tasty.

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Excellent chicken parmigiana!!! Would highly

5/5 by Russ H. on 06/21/2022

Excellent chicken parmigiana!!! Would highly recommend!The kitchen closes at 10:30pm so be sure to arrive well before!!

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We stop here for lunch every time that we are in NYC.

5/5 by Kanani K. on 06/16/2022

Always a 10/10 experience. Our favorites are the caprese, spaghetti and meatballs and bolognese. Tastes and feels like you're in a little family restaurant in Italy. The whole atmosphere and vibe of the place is cozy and welcoming. The owner and his son Anthony are always there when we go. Dad Emilio is usually sitting on the first table dining with a friend. He always asks us how our lunch was and we're always happy to share! We highly recommend!

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The Resturant was lovely.

5/5 by Latavia C. on 06/07/2022

. the staff was very attentive! The olive oil for the table was anointed with the best herb base I have ever had. Highly recommend

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Pounded Thin

5/5 by Stan Tecza on 06/02/2022

Never had a veal chop pounded so thin. Really impressed with my veal Parm. Also enjoyed my clams Oregenatta. Drinks were solid too. Good experience. Would go back.

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Fantastic pasta! I'm from San Francisco and biased but

5/5 by J M. on 05/29/2022

Fantastic pasta! I'm from San Francisco and biased but their pasta here was some of the best. We had spaghetti and meatballs (great meatballs too), clams linguini and veal parmigiana. They were all very good to great!

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Unexpected Pleasures

5/5 by Dave W on 05/25/2022

After she cleaned my teeth, my dental hygienist recommended the curiously-named Emilio’s Ballato for lunch. I mentioned the recommendation a little later when I met two friends in front of the REI store near my dentist’s office. My friends were down for Italian food. A minute’s walk later we were inside the NoLita door of the well-known and well-regarded eatery. None of us, though, knew that fact and of course we had no prior experience with Emilio Vitolo, the owner of the restaurant (formerly owned by John Ballato). We were apparently the first customers of the day. When Mr. Vitolo, who sat at a table next to the entrance of his restaurant, asked us what we were there for, my answer was that we were there for lunch. Could there have been another reason? Mr. Vitolo quickly sized us up as the innocents we were, who had stumbled into his lair. After a couple more slightly intimidating interrogatories, Emilio called to a waiter who had just walked out of the kitchen into the small dining room, “Tony, take care of these guys.” His tone was ambiguous. Were we going to be handed menus or fitted for concrete overshoes? As we waited for our food, we looked around the room. The walls were covered with photos of people, many of whom are well known to the public, and among them in particular were people in the business of making music. Often plctured with them was Emilio Vitolo. Our food arrived and so did customers who wanted lunch. I’m sure some of them also wanted to say hello to Emilio as much as they wanted the meal they would soon enjoy. They weren’t as innocent as we were. I certainly enjoyed my meal, and my friends did too. My extraordinarily tasty tortellini sat in a shallow and exquisitely sumptuous broth. My companions were similarly impressed with their seafood dishes. This is not a fast food franchise. The time it took our food to arrive was justified. Service was pleasant, professional and not intrusive. When we finished our lunch, Mr. Vitolo seemed reluctant to pose for a photo, at least until he prevailed upon my two friends to sit next to him. I made one more photo. I think, when he saw it, he liked the way I pictured him. This review is just a snapshot of one afternoon at an Italian restaurant in Lower Manhattan. I have only reported on one dish that knocked my socks off. The food, however, good as it was, formed only part of the wonderful experience of spending time at Emilio’s Ballato.

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Woman in charge was out of control

1/5 by figuraann on 05/13/2022

Ambiance was awful. The owner, I assume, since no one tried to restrain her yelled and was abusive to other diners. They were quiet, civilized and regulars, but she went off on them. She merely rushed us through our meal, said we had to leave by 11. We ordered house wine and she charged us $75 but when I asked she snarled and we just wanted out. Pasta was good but lots of places in New York have good pasta and a pleasant setting This was inexcusable! Do not go !!

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Pasta cooked to perfection

5/5 by Cecilia P on 05/07/2022

Very intimate family restaurant with small tables. Pasta was perfectly cooked in a beautiful sauce. House wine was of good quality and tiramisu was the perfect final to a great meal. The service was friendly and the owner was actually sitting at the next table.

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Great Dinner

5/5 by Mike S on 05/03/2022

Great date night for couples. Good and atmosphere were old school New York. Dinner, wine and dessert selection exceeded expectations. Loved our night out as small group of couples.

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Atmospheric, authentic, great food

5/5 by Mick W on 04/04/2022

We - two couples - stumbled into Emilio's and found a gem. The owner (Emilio, I presume) is not the chattiest host in the world (!), but his food and staff more than make up for that. On first appearances, it would be easy to walk past and write this place off, but that would be a missed opportunity. Great, great food; simply Italian fayre cooked well and served quickly yet attentively. Small-ish menu that concentrated on good dishes. My partner described her cheesecake as "the best I've ever had!" - and she's hard to please. As a Brit in New York, I was thrilled to see photos and mementoes of former guests on the wall, many featuring my here David Bowie, who'd eaten there many times. Highly recommended.

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Food Was good and the vibe was nice, the service wasn't

4/5 by Raj P. on 04/03/2022

Food Was good and the vibe was nice, the service wasn't great and this place didn't live up to the hype that i expected.

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Disappointing and overpriced lunch8 mini baked clams that

1/5 by Marsha G. on 03/30/2022

Disappointing and overpriced lunch8 mini baked clams that were mostly tasteless wet breadcrumbs $26.00!Tagliettellle with bolongnese sauce was $35.00 and tasted like it came from a pizzeria.Special pork chop with cherry peppers was good enough. Served with 4 small potato cubes and a scoop of hot peppers. $36.00Martini, which was mostly ice and water , and no name gin. was $20.00 even though it said 19.00 on the menuThe Boss was sitting at his usual front table with 2 friends. He was angry and cursing very loudly and banging on the table. He would have chased a patron for similar behavior! Not the most charming ambiance....The bloom has been off this rose for awhile. Time to let it finally die.Don't go.

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