Emilio's Ballato

Old 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

“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

A 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.

I 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.

The clubby Italian restaurant that's for everyone. The dining room looks like something out of an old Martin Scorsese film and the red sauce fare is cooked with care. Make sure to get the bolognese . Read more

Delicious food in an old school setting. I highly recommend the spaghetti & meatballs and the shrimp fra diavolo.

Best 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!

The 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.

Wow, spaghetti and meatballs , chicken parm , tiramisu . Amazing, but pricey . Go early because they don’t take reservations .

Everything is incredible. Can't go wrong with any order. Best spaghetti and meatballs in the world.

The 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.

Make sure to get the spaghetti and meatballs if it's on the specials list. Old school Italian done right!

The spaghetti and meat balls where delicious as well as the chicken Marsala

Clam appetizer sea bass excellent as was spaghetti They do not take reservations so try off hours to avoid waiting

good red sauce Italian food and vibes. Spaghetti and meatballs , bread plate, alpine beer

Step into an Italian restaurant where you can enjoy the good food and the Italian mobster film atmosphere. Highly recommended

Try 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.

Excellent 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

The octopus appetizer is unreal good. Highly recommend the spaghetti and meatballs , and the Chicken Parm with vodka sauce !

Love this place. Pasta is great. Excellent but expensive wine list . Staff are friendly . Give it a go

Their focaccia is amazing and love the pastas - especially the puttanesca. Been coming here since I started working - nearly 14 years.

This place holds a special charm in my heart; old world style and service with delicious food. Simple. Elegant.

the place did catch on fire while I was there, but the salad and veal was excellent :)

It's all good classic Italian food in this old school spot

When I'm craving fabulous Foccacia , Bolognese , and Cannolis – I go to Emilio's Ballato in NYC. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First

Tonight's special...pasta with osso Buco Ragu and don't miss the meatballs !!

Try the Pasta Gambari Simone - great service, plated just right: nothing precious, just straight. Pasta side just the right al dente

Definitely go heavy on pastas . And probably the veal Milanese

This is my favorite Italian restaurant and that's saying a lot

Completely the best Italian food I have ever had. Check out the great newspaper clipping wallpaper in the restrooms .

Get a table in the back room behind the kitchen. Order the special pasta

Looks like nothing special from outside, but has amazing Italian food ! And the bread is to die for #carbcoma

Tiny place, they don't take reservations .. but the pasta is exquisite 👌

Amazing place and the food it's incredible

If Taylor Swift went there, so will I!

No reservations . Don’t miss the chicken parm

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 .

amazing bread and the pasta dishes are excellent. love the walls and ambiance

The bolognese was the stand out at our table.

Bikers, don't lock your bike outside on Ballato's bannister. These assholes will slash your tires without warning.

This place is the most insane secret of all of downtown new York. Come eat pasta like you should.

Spaghetti with Meatball special is incredible. Also guy at the door is super nice.

Meatballs are the best in the City !

Everything was wonderful!!!

Veal Antonio

Macchiato done correctly

Fantastic Ragu

Simply the best

For a classic Italian meal in a low key setting…