Why this Italian restaurant is a go-to for celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and Rihanna

Food Insider 2020-04-29

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Emilio's Ballato, founded in 1956, has long been a popular spot among celebrities for Italian food in New York City. The walls are decorated with pictures and autographs of stars such as Rihanna, Jon Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz, and former President Barack Obama. The no-reservations restaurant is known for its traditional take on Italian American classics like tagliatelle alla Bolognese and veal Parmesan. Insider's Taryn Varricchio headed to Emilio's Ballato to see how this famed Nolita restaurant has created an Italian food haven for regular New Yorkers and famous faces alike.

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