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    Emilio's Ballato

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    289 reviews
    #135 of 10,495 Restaurants in New York City
    $$ - $$$, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly
    55 E Houston St, New York City, NY 10012-2712
    +1 212-274-8881
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    4.5 289 reviews
    #135 of 10,495 Restaurants in New York City, New York
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    55 E Houston St, New York City, NY 10012-2712
    Noho
    0.2 miles from SoHo
    Website
    +1 212-274-8881

    Menu

    ANTIPASTO
    P/A
    Antipasto della Casa
    mixed house antipasto
    $15.0
    Tonno Salad
    imported Italian Tuna, cannellini beans, red onion and extra virgin olive oil
    $15.0
    Cocktail del Molluschi
    one dozen clams on the half shell
    $16.0
    Tripple alla Marinara
    tripe in tomato sauce, cooked to perfection
    $16.0
    Funghi
    mixed sauteed mushroomsmixed sauteed mushrooms
    $16.0
    Broccoli di Rape
    sauteed with extra virgin olive oil and sliced garlic
    $17.0
    Zucchine Fritte
    fresh zucchini-seasoned, breaded and flash fried
    $19.0
    Caprese
    mozzarella di Bufala, tomatoes and fresh basil
    $19.0
    Vongole Oreganate
    baked Little Neck clams with homemade breadcrumbs
    INSALATE E ZUPPE
    $10.0
    Mista
    mixed house salad
    $10.0
    Pomodori Salad
    tomato with fresh basil, oregano, garlic and extra virgin oil
    $13.0
    Tre Colori
    arugula, radicchio, endive, tomatoes and pecorino
    $14.0
    Rucola
    arugula, sliced fennel and orange segments
    $16.0
    Cesare
    classic preparation, with or without anchovy
    $16.0
    Pasta e Fagioli
    hearty soup with pasta and beans
    $19.0
    Mozzarella Roasted Peppers
    olives, capers, basil, oregano, garlic and extra virgin oil
    MAIN
    $19.0
    Spaghetti al Pomodoro
    spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and basil
    $23.0
    Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
    homemade tagliatelle with beef, pork and veal ragu
    $25.0
    Linguine alle Vongole
    linguine with fresh clams, olive oil and garlic
    $20.0
    Ravioli con Ricotta
    homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese
    $20.0
    Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
    spaghetti with tomatoes, capers, olives, and anchovies
    $20.0
    Fettuccine all' Amatriciana
    tomato sauce, italian bacon, onions and pecarino
    SECONDI
    $22.0
    Petto di Pollo alla Emilio
    white wine, lemon, butter and capers
    $23.0
    Salsiccia e Broccoli di Rape
    sweet fennel sausage and broccoli rabe
    $28.0
    Vitello alla Milanese
    pounded and breaded veal with arugola, tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil
    $23.0
    Petto di Pollo
    breaded chicken or veal topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
    $27.0
    Vitello Parmigiana
    breaded chicken or veal topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
    $27.0
    Gamberi Oreganate
    baked shrimp with garlic, bread crumbs and linguine
    $27.0
    Gamberi Fra Diavolo
    shrimp sauteed in spicy marinara sauce with linguine
    $46.0
    Costolette d'Agnello al Rosemarino
    rack of lamb with rosemary
    P/A
    Pesce del Glorno
    fresh fish of the day
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    PRICE RANGE
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Italian
    FEATURES
    Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Don’t waste your time and money!!!

    The service was awful, the knives and forks were dirty, food was average, nothing special and the final bill was too high for such service.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Kate_Skuba
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Visit for lunch

    Menu prices here and menu prices in restaurant are not the same, in restaurant prices are higher ($23 on trip advisor vs $32 in restaurant). The food was average, over spicy as for Italian one, the broccoli rabe was quite strange. Knives and forks were...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank AndreyYanishevskiy
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    whiners and foodies please stay away

    The world needs more places like this, just please keep the pedestrians at home. The food is SO good, as my wife said nothing extra, just traditional food done right. Cool wine list priced well, and really nice people working there. If you don't like...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Longfisher
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Just horrible experience

    I don't know where to begin! . We are New Yorkers and we appreciate good food, but this place was a big disappointment. The meatball appetizers had no taste, it was more breadcrumbs than meat. My shrimp was too spicy, even though I specifically asked...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    3  Thank Hanaway
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Hosing

    Not a great experience. The waiter had no plans to tell us the specials until I specifically asked, never asked if we wanted a drink, didn't offer me cheese for my pasta, but the nail in the coffin was paying $20 for a SIDE of...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    1  Thank sharkgirl65
    Reviewed January 14, 2019
    Dee-lish!!

    Can I eat here all the time? So yum! The food is so good. The sauce, the sauce, oh my the sauce! I got the chicken parm and we had a fried mozzarella special to start. We arrived early so we were able to get...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank gorobinsf
    Reviewed December 26, 2018 via mobile
    It really is the best chicken parm in New York City!

    I have wanted to eat at Emilio’s Ballato for a while-my son lives around the corner and said they serve great Italian food. Since we were nearby after post-Christmas touring, we decided to go for an early dinner. Our party of seven was accommodated at...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank JeannieF357
    Reviewed December 25, 2018
    This was our splurge meal in NYC

    We come to NYC 2-3 times/year, and usually nibble all day and have 1 good meal. We decided to give Emilio's our business. We went in mid afternoon so we had best chance to get a table, and there was only 1 available so it...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    1  Thank ELMny
    Reviewed November 13, 2018 via mobile
    Weekend get away

    My wife and I were visiting NYC for Veteran’s Day weekend and heard of Emilio’s and were thrilled that we tried this establishment. The food was wonderful - homemade pasta, chicken parmigiana and stuffed clams. It has a charming atmosphere that brings you back in...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank 96anthonyz
    Reviewed November 11, 2018 via mobile
    Go for food

    The owner is a surly cuss — the joint doesn’t have much in the way of decor - but, man the food is great, fantastic wine list and first rate service.

    Date of visit: February 2018
    Thank HonestMcHonest
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    GlobeTrotting559972
    September 16, 2018|
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    Response from Silvia1701Arg | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, I don't think they take bookings. But if you arrive early they will organise a big table at the back where there is more space for you and your family/friends. Enjoy.
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    June 10, 2016|
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    Response from Arturo4 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes!!!
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    May 17, 2016|
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    Response from NoraFrydman | Reviewed this property |
    One of the reviews on Yelp did mention that the restaurant charged them $90 corkage fee. Keep in mind that this is a no-nonsense place, meaning the business is not threaten by guests, reviews, whatsoever. It's not a new... More
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