Emilio's Ballato

"Founded in 1956, and stepping inside is like being instantly transported to mid-century New York, where vintage photographs and album covers line the walls and chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The small, warm space is ideal for cold winter evenings, when all you want to do is sip a glass of the house red and dine on a simple, straightforward (yet perfectly prepared) plate of spaghetti pomodoro or gamberi oreganate. When you want that classic Little Italy night out, you can't do much better."

@nchavotier

"Came for work event and it was good but don't totally get the hype ... I'd say the apps / secondi were better than the pasta. The pasta seemed like it came out of a box but the mozzarella in the caprese was so good as was the Caesar salad and both the lemon chicken / veal Parmesan and also the cheesecake. So it had highlights but am i dying to pay my own money for it? Maybe not "

@anjali72

"old school Italian place little over priced check menu"

@mariaburtonconte

"Apparently great old school Italian; get meatballs and bolognese "

@phoebecahill

"Meatballs are famous. Lots of history in the place. Bourdain’s spots Overhyped. Good but can do better myself. As per usual with Italian food."

@romain.from.rome

"Meilleure boulette ! Pâte farcie ricotta - Suggestion vidéo YouTube Il faut être patient, le propriétaire est assis sur une chaise, dehors comme un mafieux 😂"

@acaris.ophelie

"Arrive early no reso chicken parm Franki recommendation "

@6411quinn

"Place that is always packed by work "

@athenaofarc

"Don’t really know what it is but big queue in the rain says good things - get to know doorman "

@edwootton

"Best Italian since 1956 bolognese , Vitello parm, baked clams"

@cjdesmond

"the chicken parm and off-menu alla vodka veal parm look insane"

@nikkirosem710

"Walk in only Complimentary bread Burrata app Penne a la vodka off menu item Chicken parm Veal Antonio has vodka sauce"

@mikey_tee

"Small Italian joint with famous patron portraits on the wall and a straightforward menu. The ravioli was good, and the caprese was fresh and well seasoned. A little overpriced for the portions. "

@chelseachesner

"Italian that’s been around since 1950s. No res walk ins only but ok if you get there early enough"

@mollywalsh

"Amazing pasta and chicken park with vodka sauce. 10/10 true Italian place & even walked us to a speakeasy that you can only go to if you eat there "

@lisromano

"“that’s my favourite Italian food” - Zoe Kravitz"

@selinakyle

"Family style, big portions"

@brettgo

"https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClAAsmSsTcl/?igsh=OHFtNjlxYmptcG5k"

@ckcaulkins14

"Really good oldschool italian spot! They don’t take a reservation- waited like 20 min w kelly. It’s really cool, we split cesar salad and got the bognaese for dinner- would def go again!"

@rzanfardino25

"Recommendé par les Gervet-Rougeol"

@asducroizet

"Italian restaurant - try the scapriello wings, tagliatelle bolognese, and the veal antonio"

@cvalvo10

"famoso x celebrities (Blake, Taylor)"

@iamandreabetta

"Hier war taylor swift und gigi hadid"

@beachgirl16

"best chicken parm pas de réservation pas de waitlist"

@eleohrp

"Un vero ristorante di cucina italiana a New York"

@eleonoramatta

"Great fresh pasta, want to try the burrata but it’s a special"

@alexandraca13

"If it’s good enough for Rihanna, it’s good enough for me"

@tracythompson

"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnGFlWoJK01/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="

@gordoprofissional

"Chicken parm!! No resies, no waitlist go early"

@ashleyg

"Emilio’s Ballato- no res, have to wait in line. But it looks so good "

@clairegallagher312

"Per instagram, great red sauce, anthony Marini favorite resutsrant in the city "

@julia.perry17

"restaurant italien mais pas genre italien genre ITALIEN à l'ancienne tu le sais mon gars "

@michelinedax

"amazing pasta! great espresso martinis one of those old italian places were it’s family owned and operated and you can tell "

@bellamarinarose

"Off-the-beaten path, but simple and really good Little Italy restaurant"

@scottgurian

"Old-school waiters set the tone at this longtime Italian restaurant and celebrity hangout. 77/100 NYMag"

@margaretannritter

"Back room is awesome. Great menu to share. "

@jbuehler1

"So hard to get a table, no reservations, amazing simple italian food, love their tomato focaccia"

@tmf627

"4.8 Kelvins. Tagliatelle, Veal Milanese"

@kevingettingfat

"Owner (terrible). Resto where to spot celebrities (ask for back room!)"

@adellamonica

"FUN, singing! “Old-school waiters set the tone at this longtime Italian restaurant and celebrity hangout”"

@cocospagna

"Portney and Bon Jovi recommend "

@loftin

"Foccasia Bread, linguine with clam, chicken parm"

@myemailforfbook

"Cuisine italienne authentique et traditionnelle "

@bonap.gab

"Celeb hangout. Best dish tagliatelle Bolognese "

@jtower14

"Zoé Kravitz aime aller dans cette cantine italienne "

@livealike

"One of 21 best Italian restaurants in NYC accd to CNN Traveler"

@chelsearpratt