Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 6179 reviews

What Francisco Santibañez doesn't like about Emilio's Ballato:
First of all, if you want to go, you should only go to knock it out of your list and say I 've tried it , as the place was very cold, food was overpriced and the service is dreadful.Good things:1) The house sharing platter was really good.Bad things:1) Food and the red wine were cold (which happened to the table next to us as well). I believe they were using frozen ravioli.2) Prices too high for the quality offered.3... View all feedback. What Maria Kamilli likes about Emilio's Ballato:
It’s worth it. It’ll love it up to everything you’ve heard, every reel you’ve seen and every friend that’s raved about this spot, it’s just that good. Old school classic Italian done to perfection. Just know you’re in for a long wait if you don’t have some sort of connection to a reservation. *The veal Milanese with vodka sauce is pricey but so delicous. View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.6 ★ from 23 reviews
Jolie
31.05.2022 - 15:52

We had a nice dinner, eating tasted nice, although it would be considered overpriced. for the starter we have mixed antipasti beautiful, but not amazing, it wou...

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Colleen
31.05.2022 - 15:52

Very welcoming, from the moment when my family and I came in. the owner sat, ate himself at lunch, at the door and greeted us cordially and encouraged us to tak...

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Ladarius
31.05.2022 - 15:52

Great pasta of people who care. only walk-ins that I knew and I made the trip from albany to nyc. that you should also! ciao

Emmy
31.05.2022 - 15:52

The best Italian Food Ever and the best service also. The waiters are Hott l. Great eye candy

Abbey
31.05.2022 - 15:52

What a wonderful authentic Italian experience! The staff was welcoming and had perfect recommendations. The focaccia was delicious and the pasta was perfectly c...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 1161 reviews
Lisa
22.01.2024 - 05:34

Love this place. Fantastic food and very authentic. Went for our Holiday Party. Wonderful!

Maria
22.01.2024 - 05:34

It’s worth it. It’ll love it up to everything you’ve heard, every reel you’ve seen and every friend that’s raved about this spot, it’s just that good. Old schoo...

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Francisco
22.01.2024 - 05:34

To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised by Ballato. When I researched this place a while back, I was looking forward to the food, the traditional New York Ital...

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Susanna
22.01.2024 - 05:34

Waited 2hrs outside for the table but we had a good time.

Madison
22.01.2024 - 05:34

Cute homie feel, good restaurant wouldn’t wait hours in the rain for it. But overall pretty good food. Some of the dishes needed seasoning. Love the photos of t...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 329 reviews
Wayne
17.08.2023 - 05:28

The chicken and veal parmigiano have been described as iconic by the Instagram affectionados. The chicken parm was good , not great. A request for extra sauce a...

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Johnny
17.08.2023 - 05:28

I have tried probably 20+ different chicken parms in my short 27 years on this beautiful rock that is floating in an ever expanding universe, but this one reall...

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Dedo
17.08.2023 - 05:28

Super authentic old school Italian place on Houston in NYC! No reservations so first come, first serve. Not a ton of tables so try to get there before 5 if you...

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Hilary
17.08.2023 - 05:28

I walked in at 2.30pm on a Saturday afternoon and was able to get a table. The atmosphere was exquisit, interesting photographs, signed magazine covers of past...

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Roberto
17.08.2023 - 05:28

Never been here. My daughter peeked in. My question to a nice man sitted at the table was: is the food good here? .... and Emilio answer to us: Could be. Try it...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 2211 reviews
Mark
23.07.2023 - 03:38

The best Italian restaurant in the city. Great location and the food is over the top. Highly recommend the linguine and vela chop. The cannoli's are outstanding...

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Anna
23.07.2023 - 03:38

Been here twice outstanding service; to die for food: fresh, hot, perfectly balanced taste and of course. best family recipes; and an authentic old New York des...

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Deborah
23.07.2023 - 03:38

I do believe this was by far, the most authentic Italian, I’ve ever had. The pasta is homemade, the sauce is outstanding, and the wait staff is very attentive....

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April
23.07.2023 - 03:38

Unbelievable food. Amazing service. A very memorable experience. I found this place when I was searching for NYC Italian restaurants on YouTube. 5 stars is not...

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Lisa
23.07.2023 - 03:38

Well worth the wait. We had been wanting to come here for some time and it lived up to the hype. We arrived at 6pm on a Friday night hoping to avoid queues, per...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 401 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.7 ★ from 1255 reviews

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