emilio's ballato menu

Petto di Pollo alla Emilio white wine, lemon, butter and capers US$22.00 Salsiccia e Broccoli di Rape sweet fennel sausage and broccoli rabe US$23.00 Vitello alla Milanese pounded and breaded veal with arugola, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil

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Can you make a reservation at Emilio’S ballato?

You can’t make a reservation at Emilio’s Ballato, but you can just walk in (early) and hope you get a table. There will likely be a wait, especially on weekends, but it’s worth it if you want to eat some excellent red-sauce Italian food in an NYC institution where both Barack Obama and Rihanna also like to hang out.

Is ballato's a good restaurant in NYC?

There are way too many places to eat in NYC to have to put up with Ballato’s nonsense.Go anywhere else. We had a late lunch at Ballato's and the food and service were excellent.Maybe the best Italian restaurant in the city..... Ballato's probably doesn't need another raving review, but we loved the place.

What is ballato’s?

Ballato's, a taste of Southern Italy since 1956. In 1956, John Ballato opened a restaurant in what is now the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. After more than 60 years, his originally modest dreams have been blown out of the water, as Ballato’s has become one of Manhattan’s heavy hitters in the world of Italian American comfort food.

Why choose Emilios?

Emilios sits at a table by the door and allows you to dine there. The cuisine is outstanding with sauces made daily , with love and care that is missing in most... places. The fish and meat are done correctly and pasta is always perfect.

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Where was John Ballato's restaurant?

In 1956, John Ballato opened a restaurant in what is now the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan.

Who owns Ballato's?

Now owned and operated by the Vitolo family, Ballato’s has been likened to the incredibly exclusive “Rao’s, but you can get in,” says New York Times writer Jeff Gordinier.