Emilio’s Ballato
italian
Strong evidence#41 of 353 scored in New York, NYScored as of Sep 7, 2026
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Sourcing3.5/50
Farm partners8.7/20
Registry0/12
Press4.3/18
v1.7.4 16.4/100 = sourcing 3.5/50 (named-farm 1 distinct [dock-to-dish (brand-program/solid) x0.38], named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct; +15% corroboration lift from sourcing press) + farm partners 8.7/20 (best: dock-to-dish at 43.3, linked by a named-farm claim) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 4.3/18 (capped at 35% of the 12.2-point evidence base).
seafood
Top-neck clams from Dock to Dish used in Emilio's Ballato's linguine with clams.
Named farm“The linguine with clams is a standout, with top necks from Dock to Dish that are small and sweet.”
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Local authority
- Best Italian Restaurants in NYC | Eater NY ↗
Eater NY
Local authority“Emilio’s Ballato It’s a no-reservations affair 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 ba”
- The Best Little Italy Restaurants in Manhattan ↗
Eater NY
Local authority“Emilio’s Ballato Emilio’s is off the beaten path on the northernmost edge of Little Italy. Inside, find a dining room filled with character, while owner and chef Emilio Vitolo presides at the front round table by the entrance. David Bowie was a regular, and you may spot other celebrities like Lenny Kravitz, Rihanna, Barack Obama, or, at least on one occasion, Taylor Swift. The”
- The Best Places for Pasta in NYC and NJ | Eater NY ↗
Eater NY
Local authority“/maps/michelin-bib-gourmands-nyc-2018) Emilio's Ballato The old-school Italian restaurant is known for being a celebrity hotspot — with everyone from Rihanna and Naomi Campbell to Barack Obama having visited. Emilio Vitolo serves solid fare, from the tagliatelle Bolognese to the spaghetti and meatballs. The linguine with clams is a standout, with top necks from Dock to Dish tha”
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