Bona Ventura

Nolita · New York City

Emilio's Ballato

Local cuisine

A no-reservations Houston Street room where owner Emilio Vitolo holds court at the round table by the door. Start with the bread, fried zucchini or tripe marinara, then linguine with white clam sauce, the Bolognese, and the off-menu Vitello Antonio.

Address
55 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
Hours
Mon-Thu 12:00-16:00, 17:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-16:00, 17:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-16:00, 17:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$$

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Good to know

  • Come early on a weekday with a group to beat the line.
  • Order the baked clams family-style.

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