Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieOld-school waiters set the tone at this longtime Italian restaurant and celebrity hangout.
What to order: Tagliatelle alla Bolognese · Petto di Pollo alla Emilio (Chicken Parmesan) · Linguine alle Vongole · Vitello Antonio (off‑menu veal chop with vodka cream sauce)From Google Maps reviews.
If you’re looking for a true old-school New York Italian restaurant, Emilio’s is the place. The food is outstanding, made with care, and worth every minute of the wait. In a city where so many classic spots have disappeared, Emilio’s remains one of those rare neighborhood gems that reminds you why New York’s food scene is so special. Great food, authentic atmosphere, and the kind of place you’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommended. 💎🍝🇮🇹
Dining at Emilio’s Ballato in SoHo is like stepping straight into a time capsule of authentic, old-school New York Italian heritage. This legendary completely lives up to its reputation, delivering a dining experience that feels deeply personal, incredibly delicious, and profoundly Italian. The food here is nothing short of spectacular. Every single dish bursts with rich, soul-warming flavors, prepared with the kind of rustic mastery that you rarely find outside of Italy itself. From the perfect
We were visiting from westcoast and wanted true little Italy experience. From the moment we arrived, greetings from Emilio and friends were warm and welcoming. We were a group of friends 8, and treated like family. Food was amazing family style, my first time personally at a restaurant to be served like this. Portions were perfect, and have no complaints. This was truely a gift for our trip and a highlight I will talk about for some time. Just cannot say thank you enough for this wonderful su
From the Sep 9, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.