Emilio's Ballato

Best Italian Restaurants in NYC | Eater NY

"It’s no-reservations at the Nolita restaurant, and start-to-finish, it’s a scene, where you’re bound to see someone famous. And that guy at the round table right when you walk in by the door? It’s likely the owner Emilio Vitolo with friends. Start with a glass of house red or white. Make sure you try that bread (Emilio started as a baker). Order a plate of mushrooms. Consider the stewed tripe. Move on to linguine with white clams and white wine sauce. Share a plate of sweet Italian sausage and broccoli rabe. The veal Milanese is pretty great, too." - Nadia Chaudhury