Emilio's Ballato
9 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Emilio's Ballato, and one describes its classic red-sauce menu. One diner says the food and service were incredible. One commenter notes there are no reservations, and a diner who queued before opening found the wait worth it. One commenter expects an old-school feel, and another says a group of seven may be a challenge.
Address
Emilio's Ballato, 55 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/_jyoo_ in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Recommends it if eating in that area instead of Little Italy.
- Recommendsu/superangry2 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024variety
Says the restaurant is nearby, serves classic red-sauce dishes, and takes no reservations.
- Recommendsu/fxcol in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Suggests it as a Manhattan option.
- Recommendsu/zach388 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026service
Incredible food and service; worth the short wait after doors opened.
- Recommendsu/nyc_events in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Seconds the recommendation of Emilio's Ballato.
- Recommendsu/Professional_Soup914 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Says nothing tops it, though a group of seven may be a challenge.
- Recommendsu/Defeated-925 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Recommends it as a place to go.
- Recommendsu/damienknight in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025ambience
Expects it to feel properly old-school.
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- Recommendsu/Appropriate-Tear5698 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025
Agrees with the recommendation of Emilio's Ballato.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.