Emilio's Ballato
Italian Restaurant$$$$
NoHo, New York
The experts at Eater and Food Network recommend this place
"Best spaghetti and meatballs in the world."(5 Tips)
"Fettuccine Alla Amatriciana is excellent."(2 Tips)
"special...pasta with osso Buco Ragu and don't miss the meatballs!!"(2 Tips)
"Try the Cannoli - #Italian #dessert #sinful"(7 Tips)
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AmateurConciergeAugust 30, 2017Old school Little Italy style. Great red sauce Italian. The caprese is delicious, as was our veal Milanese. Wasn't blown away by the bolognese. A bit undersauced for my steez- Vianney BrandicourtSeptember 30, 2014A small, sleepy, old-school restaurant. Walls w/ framed album covers and snapshots of pop stars. The restaurateur (Mr. Vitolo) is straight out of a film noir. Fettuccine Alla Amatriciana is excellent.
Condé Nast TravelerOctober 25, 2016“One of the last restaurants that clearly references the past of Nolita/SoHo—where rock stars, actors, and old-school Italianos gathered for linguine Vongole and veal Milanese.” - Matt Rodbard Read more
- Jessica ANovember 7, 2014I was thoroughly impressed. From the outside you'd never ever know. Inside is the coziest old school restaurant with top notch service. And the food... Mind blown. I hear it's Rihanna's favorite too.
Ellie RountreeJuly 14, 2012Make sure to get the spaghetti and meatballs if it's on the specials list. Old school Italian done right!
Erica NardelloAugust 5, 2012The absolute best kept secret in NYC. The alla amatriciana sauce is so delicious that you might want to throw a straw in your purse to slurp up every drop.
Jaclyn RJanuary 22, 2019Best meatball, chicken parm and tiramisu I’ve ever had!! Truly the best spot in nyc for comfort Italian food. No reservations so recommend going early!
Rebecca MazzaApril 10, 2017The tagliatelle is out of this world good! Better than the meatballs even. My husband was born in Milan and swears it the best he's ever had.
SolJanuary 22, 2019Wow, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parm, tiramisu. Amazing, but pricey. Go early because they don’t take reservations.
- Tom JMarch 23, 2017Everything is incredible. Can't go wrong with any order. Best spaghetti and meatballs in the world.
Ingrid ArdayaJuly 4, 2017The spaghetti and meat balls where delicious as well as the chicken Marsala
Frederik VerleyeJuly 27, 2017Step into an Italian restaurant where you can enjoy the good food and the Italian mobster film atmosphere. Highly recommended
Halina WilliamsOctober 7, 2018Clam appetizer sea bass excellent as was spaghetti They do not take reservations so try off hours to avoid waiting
Chris PinnockJune 25, 2012Try the Pasta With Tomato Sauce, Meatball, Beef And Sausage - Excellent. The pasta was perfectly Al Dente. The beef was tender. The sausage great. And the meatballs tasty as usual.
Alex RobertsonDecember 2, 2017good red sauce Italian food and vibes. Spaghetti and meatballs, bread plate, alpine beer
Darren LachtmanNovember 12, 2012Excellent hidden gem in Nolita. As authentic as it gets. Pastas are all great as is the Caesar with anchovies. The type of establishment you feel great supporting
Zach CarlileOctober 30, 2018The octopus appetizer is unreal good. Highly recommend the spaghetti and meatballs, and the Chicken Parm with vodka sauce!
Michael G.January 26, 2018Delicious food in an old school setting. I highly recommend the spaghetti & meatballs and the shrimp fra diavolo.
Their focaccia is amazing and love the pastas - especially the puttanesca. Been coming here since I started working - nearly 14 years.
John TynanFebruary 19, 2019Love this place. Pasta is great. Excellent but expensive wine list. Staff are friendly. Give it a go
Damon WebsterSeptember 27, 2013Try the Pasta Gambari Simone - great service, plated just right: nothing precious, just straight. Pasta side just the right al dente
Gabriel WinerMay 30, 2013the place did catch on fire while I was there, but the salad and veal was excellent :)- Tonight's special...pasta with osso Buco Ragu and don't miss the meatballs!!
Food NetworkMarch 30, 2011When I'm craving fabulous Foccacia, Bolognese, and Cannolis – I go to Emilio's Ballato in NYC. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First
Renee TMay 6, 2015This place holds a special charm in my heart; old world style and service with delicious food. Simple. Elegant.
MiliApril 12, 2013Looks like nothing special from outside, but has amazing Italian food! And the bread is to die for #carbcoma
Matt NewbergNovember 5, 2011Get a table in the back room behind the kitchen. Order the special pasta
Matthew PetersSeptember 20, 2013Completely the best Italian food I have ever had. Check out the great newspaper clipping wallpaper in the restrooms.
Food is good! Service is to be desired. I flew here from Texas twice & I have been treated terribly. I’m not sure if it’s a black or white thing, but I won’t suffer through that again.
Hands down, the best "red sauce" Italian restaurant in the city.
GabeOctober 29, 2011Spaghetti with Meatball special is incredible. Also guy at the door is super nice.
Meika HollenderNovember 22, 2011This place is the most insane secret of all of downtown new York. Come eat pasta like you should.
Zack DavenportNovember 16, 2012Bikers, don't lock your bike outside on Ballato's bannister. These assholes will slash your tires without warning.
- Try the Spaghetti Puttascena - #Italian #yum #pasta #spaghetti #Puttanesca
The best meatballs I've ever had...ever. Sorry grandma.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–Midnight
(212) 274-8881
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