John's of Bleecker Street Reviews
Reviews from Citysearch
Overall Rating
- Great Pizza! Yet Indifferent Service??
Read More On Citysearch by Villagevisitor at Citysearch 12/29/2010 - DELICIOUS PIZZA
Read More On Citysearch by Phil F at Insider Pages 12/7/2010 - Great Pizza
Read More On Citysearch by ravterps at Citysearch 11/11/2010 - Great pizza!
Read More On Citysearch by CT33 at Citysearch 11/8/2010 - Simply best!
Read More On Citysearch by KonradNYC at Citysearch 10/29/2010 - Great Pizza!
Read More On Citysearch 917454findtherest 10/4/2010 - John's of Bleecker Street
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/10/2010 - PERFECT, OUTSTANDING, THE BEST PIZZA EVER!
Read More On Citysearch paige1and2 3/10/2010 - best pizza everthe love of my life
Read More On Citysearch nyyfan1 11/8/2009 - You got to try this...I love Pizza, I mean love it. My favorite spot in NY was in Brooklyn, but they now have comp. Fresh crisp crust, fresh sauce, great toppings. RIDICULOUS! I am not Italian, nor have a I been to Italy, so I can not compare, but I love this place. I don't like fresh Mozz, like at Lombardi's anyway. Lombardi's is not as good as John's. The sauce does not match up. Lombardi's crust is good, sa...
Read More On Citysearch delirous 11/2/2009 - Good cheap fastthe pizza is the best here.
Read More On Citysearch ElijaK 10/26/2009 - John's Pizzeria - BleeckerHow the hell in our NYC days and many LATE nights on Bleecker have we missed this joint? I mean, it's been around forever and is a stone's throw from Peculiar Pub. And like Lombardi's (or vice versa), just whole pies - no slices, no credit cards, no kidding. This place also won Best Pizza on Citysearch 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004. Come on you slackers, where've ya been the past few years? Don't ge...
Read More On Citysearch VinDivine 7/4/2009 - THE BESTThis is the place to eat a casual meal in NY. Service was great and pizza was out of this world, thin,hot and without a doubt the best . You hear alot about other places being rude and poor quality food to us tourists but this is not the case at Johns.The food and service was so good we went back the following day and received the same great service and great pizza.We are now proudly wearing our ...
Read More On Citysearch NCPIZZALOVER 5/16/2009 - Great genuine New York Style PizzaJohn's of Bleecker Street has been making pizza since 1929 and it is still going strong today judging by the number of persons who are already queueing up before 5 PM. This is a real honest-to-goodness genuine Italian pizza (and not at all resembling the Albanian pizza that are all over New York for those not in the know). John's makes its own red sauce and it is not salty or oily. It is made ...
Read More On Citysearch Fashionable60 4/25/2009 - fab nightAbsolutely the best night - staff friendly- loads of beer-- great with my kids- best pizzas outside of italy-great atmosphere after hours of truggin the streets-cant wait to come back xxxxxx
Read More On Citysearch andrea60 4/10/2009 - Don't waste your time!Standing on line wasn't bad --as the people on line were fun to speak to. but once inside, the staff were arrogant and ego's were the size of the room. They were rude, didn't come back to service our table, and then acted like you were just in the factory assembly line of customers.
This is not good NY Italian pizza; don't be fooled by the reviews. Ashame!
Read More On Citysearch mewithg 3/25/2009 - Well done pizza and a pitcherPitcher of Yuengling, house salad, 1 Pie well done, is well done!
They only really have pizza, some pasta, salad and beer, oh yeah, one type of calzone CHEESE; and its f**king hugeeeeee
Enough said, fantastic pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read More On Citysearch fafafafoooood 3/21/2009 - Good stuff...Good stuff. We usually get half pepperoni and half meatball. Watch out for the line that starts outside-might want to get there a few min. early... def worth any wait...
Everyone who works there is pretty nice- not overly friendly- not under... have fun!! you'll love it!!!
Read More On Citysearch unionsquaregal 2/21/2009 - THE BESTMy husband and I are cooking snobs...we are great cooks and love our pizza...we have traveled coast to coast trying pizza everywhere from very inexpensive to shamefully expensive pizza and THIS PIZZA IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't bother going anywhere else in NYC for pizza, go here, wait your turn and you'll be talking about it for a long, long time. I can't even begin to explain why or how...j...
Read More On Citysearch mylila 1/26/2009 - I know good Pizza and this is outstanding!!!I am spoiled to have parents who have a homemade brick oven in their backyard. Ever since my father started making pizza, no pizza place could compare. Pizza that I used to think was great had become subpar. I chose Johns of Bleecker because it was voted the best by several websites. It was excellent! The pizza is perfect. I had it with peppers and onions. It was so simple yet everything was...
Read More On Citysearch Tomn125 1/25/2009 - Best Pizza Ever!!!I have tasted many pizzas, but let me tell you that this one is the best!!! I give it 5 stars because its not too thick, not too oily and has a GREAT taste!! This my friends is real Italien pizza!!!!
Read More On Citysearch Kikalika 1/19/2009 - Transcendental MeatballsHow good can pizza be? This is it! The archetype has been revealed! Now there is no need to be content with a mere shadow of the real thing. The meatball pie is transcendent, try it before you die.
Read More On Citysearch gwaltney53 12/21/2008 - Good Pizza in New YorkI liked the fast service. The food was not expensive. I would have liked more to drink without paying more. The pizza was very tasty.
Read More On Citysearch customer123456789 12/18/2008 - Just great pizzaA place that still lives up to it's fame after many years. Nothing fancy just great pizza. When I crave the best this is where I go.
Read More On Citysearch JMQ 11/26/2008 - REAL pizza!This pizza place came up on several searches for the best slice in New York. The walls and windows were tiled with autographed headshots of many famous people, including Harry Connick Jr, Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow. The pizza was nice and thin, with a simple yet flavorful sauce. We also shared a salad with a nice vinegary dressing. I think the key to their whole menu was SIMPLE. It was r...
Read More On Citysearch aerogal619 9/26/2008 - Best of the Best!!!I am very picky about my pizza and must say I've tried many and always seem to find myself dissapointed in the taste. This is definitely NOT the case with John's Pizza! I had read a review that mentioned how crowded dinner time was so we went about 3ish - too late for the lunch crowd and too early for the dinner crowd - perfect timing. The service was great - very friendly actually and the piz...
Read More On Citysearch Dedqw3434 8/23/2008 - Good Pizza. Prob best in NYC but NOT better than NJ Pizza.This place is definitely worth seeing at some point. The whole feel of the restaurant is very cozy and cute. They have two big murals on the walls. One of the Blue Grotto in Capri, Italy and another of the Almalfi Coast. There are cozy booths with wooden carved initials everywhere and a dedication of newspaper prints from when Armstrong landed on the moon (which based upon the look of the photos...
Read More On Citysearch noelliiie 8/6/2008 - best of citysearch and the food network???
First off, any crust over 1/4th of an inch is not thin crust NY pizza it's Papa John's or worse. Add the ornery counter help and so-so taste and you have Bleeker Street Pizza.
Read More On Citysearch xnykr 7/28/2008 - Simple and Amazing - From a Locals Point of View - And a correction for the mistakenThe menu is extremely basic, but ANYTHING you get is awesome. The pizzas are cooked to perfection and all of their toppings are fresh. They make their own sausages and meatballs. I would advise ANYONE who is not a vegetarian to try a side order of the meatballs. They are huge and delicious.
Most of the servers have been working there for an extremely long time and they know their pizza. The s...
Read More On Citysearch letzberealhere 6/9/2008 - Do not order delivery !!I ordered from John's of Bleecker Street tonight and waited 1 hour and 45 minutes for my food to arrive. I called John's of Bleecker Street multiple times and was told each time that the delivery man was '5 minutes away' or that he was even 'in the building'They refused to give my the food for free, nor even any sort of discount. I would not have paid for it but took pity on the delivery man who ...
Read More On Citysearch marknelson81 5/19/2008 - 4 STARSWe went past a lot of pizza places on the way and heard people on the street talking about gave it a try absolute best were from westchester county and this was worth the trip looking forward to a return trip not too much sauce perfect amount of cheese and the best crust!!!!!
Read More On Citysearch DeniseMargaret 4/27/2008 - This Place is Amazing, a real NY experience.This Place is a real NY Establishment. The Line outside is worth the wait. The Servers are friendly, The atmosphere is unique and authentic old school NY in the front, Vibrantly artistic in the back and the Pizza was out of this world. A Great place for out of towners to experience.... I can't wait to visit again, I'm getting cravings!
Read More On Citysearch schpepper 4/15/2008 - The Only NY Pizza!Unless you are willing to venture into Brooklyn, Johns is the very best pizza in NYC! The only problem are the long lines so I suggest you get there at about 4pm and you shouldnt have a problem!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/20/2008 - The BestJohn's Pizzeria is a must when you are in the city. The food is great and the prices are very reasonable, especially for the city. They offer pasta, sandwiches and obviously pizza. A fun fact about this restaurant is it used to be a church so the inside is beautiful.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/18/2008 - the way pizza is saposed to beif you are visiting new york for the first time and you are looking for good pizza well you can find it on just about any corner. if your looking for pizza that will make you want to travel hundreds of miles just to get a slice than check out johns! i discoverd johns after a fun spring afternoon in april 20th of 2005 in washington sq park. good times. needles to say it was the best pizza i ha...
Read More On Citysearch thorelox 2/20/2008 - Undeniably the best ever..........Well, i can't imagine what these clowns writing the bitter reviews of Johns' could be talking about.......
I have lived in The village for 38 years.... have been RAISED on this pizza......And although there are sooo many pizza joints in the neighbor hood ... who may be good .... Johns' of Bleecker street is the ABSOLUT E best ... EVER. ANYWHERE. Why do you think Johnny Depp , Danny Devito...
Read More On Citysearch yellowshark 7/25/2007 - Fine ,fine,wine........Seriously, i came on a Tuesday morning just as this place opened and was seated in a window seat in the rear room.........the art back there is incredible....... apparently this place does alot to help promote and support local artists........ very cool..... I ordered a glass of Red... Salvalai Montepulciano i think, at the reccomendation of waiter Benjamin..... Such a nice guy...... i had a sala...
Read More On Citysearch heyho 7/25/2007 - great rest stop on one of the best historic streets of ny...
Read More On Citysearch by judyptsai at Menuism 7/1/2007 - Bad experience.....I am English and have lived in NY for 4 years. On 6/24/07 - I took a visiting Norwegian friend to this establishment , on "high recommendation" from a guest at an afternoon wedding we had just attended. There was no line outside the door (PLUS we didn't know you had to line up OUTSIDE) - we stood inside the door for over 10 minutes - no-one came up to seat us.... as we were nearby an empty tab...
Read More On Citysearch moira727 6/25/2007 - All hype and no toppings
Tell me about it.. my friend from NY told me to make sure to eat there before leaving. Man, what a huge disappointment.
There was a short line outside and we got inside in about 5 minutes or so. Atmosphere was okay. Not sure why everyone raves about the atmosphere. It's new york. Every corner of the street has atmosphere. Photos and autographs on the wall does not automatically make this resta...
Read More On Citysearch noids 6/12/2007 - Not the cleanest restaurant, but the food has never disap...
Read More On Citysearch by parkhyein at Menuism 6/12/2007 - Not worth going out of your way forOur visit was on May 15, I was with a small group of family from outside of America and we were all anticipating some of the best pizza we've ever had. We arrived about 3 in the afternoon when the place was quite empty and found that although the temperature outside was pleasant the interior of the restaurant was stiffling. I ask the waiter to turn on the AC and was shocked that he indicated wi...
Read More On Citysearch ron_h 5/29/2007 - Service With AttitudeA friend and I went in for a pie before dinner rush, so the place wasn't crowded or very busy. The waiter came to take our order and seemed nice enough until I declined to order a salad to share with a polite "no thank you." After that he became huffy, grabbed the menu and left. I didn't realize that they donate $ to a brain tumor charity for every salad ordered until he left, but he could have p...
Read More On Citysearch littlepooh 5/10/2007 - Worth the VisitIt isn?t the best slice I?ve had in New York City but it was worth the visit especially if you are on a budget.
Read More On Citysearch mkeller09 3/3/2007 - PIZZA!
Read More On Citysearch by knat28 at Menuism 2/26/2007 - best pizza I have ever eatenSo what right does a guy from Texas have in rating NYC pizza? I don't really have a good answer for that one. I can tell you this I grew up spending Christmases in Conn. and learned real quick that great pizza came from the north east. This pizza is what pizza should be,a thin crisp crust, a tomato sauce that has a rich taste and toppings that stand out on their own. I have gone to NYC with frien...
Read More On Citysearch aircrftmec 1/21/2007 - John's of bleeker has lost its touch !I have eaten at John's pizzaria many times since 1999 and the taste of the pizza has dramatically changed . Me and my girlfriend went to John's expecting a great coal oven pie and were very dissappointed . My girlfriend should know pizza with her growing up in a pizzaria and both of us being italian. To the tourist and americanized italians this pie must be great but to true italian americans th...
Read More On Citysearch joeyschripps 1/4/2007 - after happy hour pizza stopi love this pizzeria. it is very casual and cheap and it's great for eating after bar hopping on Mac Dougal. Their plain slice is the best but i've never tried any of their specialty slices.
Read More On Citysearch tina225 11/24/2006 - Not sure what the fuss is aboutI was here a week ago for the first time- came based on the ratings here. I ordered a pizza with mushrooms, onions, and sausage. The toppings were alright, but the pizza was a little soggy. Maybe I'm not the best critic of thin crust pizza since I normally prefer an average density crust that allows for a maximum load of stringy mozarella. I didn't get much cheese so a thumbs-down for that...
Read More On Citysearch judibean 11/14/2006 - good pizzaits good pizza, crispy and thin, but has that slightly burnt bottom. the topping are also pretty fresh and well dispersed
Read More On Citysearch hhkblade 10/31/2006 - OH MYMy husband and I happened to stumble into John's one afternoon while on vacation in NYC. We didn't even realize that it was so well regarded. We got the most intimate little booth in the middle of the afternoon and ordered Sam Adams, on tap. Yum. When the pizza came, we knew we would be there all afternoon. We spent three hours in John's! Wow. The pizza was over the top good and the servi...
Read More On Citysearch shannon1travels 7/13/2006 - Show up with patience & an appetiteExpect to wait for a table, and bring an appetite. John's sells pies only. Seating is at well-worn rows of tables, some carved with previous diner's initials and names. But the pie that's delivered steaming hot and crusty is out of this world. A N'Yawk classic!
Read More On Citysearch kem31753 7/12/2006 - Overrated!!!Pizza at John's was nothing special. All of my family love pizza and everyone agreed with me. I don't know why this place has such a following.
Read More On Citysearch hleeataz 7/6/2006 - Yum!This is great pizza -- nothing fabulous or particularly original, but satisfying, even mouthwatering slices and a pretty cool joint to boot make this place one that I would definitely return to again and again.
Besides, with all the average and below average pizza you can find in NYC, it's nice to have a good place to go to hang out, have a slice and a beer with some friends and actually enjoy w...
Read More On Citysearch twentiethcenturybeatnik 7/5/2006 - #1 pizza- hands downI've tried different pizza places coast to coast, and John's on Bleeker is undoubtedly the best pizza I have ever eaten. The seating area is crammed and dim, and the staff are not very personal, all of which make it an authentic NYC pizzaria. The white pizza was amazing, and the pepperoni on our other pizza was fantastic. The crust was perfectly crispy and chewy with a subtle charred taste. T...
Read More On Citysearch bethg193 6/7/2006 - Best pizza west of NapoliAfter several trips to Italy and after years of eating my Nona's pizza I can honestly say that this is truely the best pizza I have had outside of Italy. Very authentic true Italian Pizza, with the best ingreedants. Fortunatly it is just a few blocks away from my house, because they don't deliver. When I have out of town guests I always take them here, and they always want to go back for more....
Read More On Citysearch biggayal 6/1/2006 - i mean go back to realityWhoever wrote that this pizza is a good pizza, he/she has never been in Italy and knows anything about pizza. Pizza you find in New York City is far from being even close to the real one, especially the one you find in here. Is that so difficult to find a good pizza abroad? OF COURSE IT IS!!! Pizza is an Italian culture matter...its ingredients come directly from Italy's earth. basil, tomato, mo...
Read More On Citysearch victoria_knowseverything 5/11/2006 - better with garlicI went to this place twice. the first time, the pizza was so tastey b/c we asked for garlic on the pizza...went the second time and was disappointed in how bland the pizza was without the garlic...the service is very friendly and fast but the pizza is average and bland without the garlic...
Read More On Citysearch foodmuncher 1/18/2006 - So You Wait on Line-- It's Worth It!Every one of our Eat Clubbers said GREAT PIZZA! Maybe the best in Manhattan. We finished two large ones between the 6 of us. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were all afraid to try the Pumpkin Beer, but other than that, we got THE WORKS. No reservations, so you have to wait on line... bring a book. It's worth it! -- Eat Club is a Monthly NYC group of roving gluttons.
Read More On Citysearch eat_club 11/13/2005 - No goodNot tasty at all. Beer is warm with water. Not recomend at all.
Read More On Citysearch zefir7 9/20/2005 - Johns PizzeriaWith a nice atmosphere and GREAT pizza, its the perfect place for a family meal. It will surely leave an impression on you. They also have various other entrees including Chicken Parmesean Hero and the Cheese Manicotti. If you are a pizza enthusiast this is definitely the place for you. Its probably some of the best pizza that i ever had!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 8/28/2005 - NYC's BEST PizzaJohn's Pizza has to be THE BEST pizza in NY...Thin, crispy crust...just perfect! You can either sit down or take-out. I'd recommend sitting down at a booth, you can read through all the graffiti carved and written on the walls, tables, etc ... Best Pizza by far!!! Don't forget to stop by next door, at Cones, for some great dessert!
PROS: BEST PIZZA IN NYC
CONS: Kinda expensive, but well wort...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/16/2005 - It's all truePizza so good my wife and I came close to weeping. A little bit of a wait, but it was well worth it. The crust was so good that the pizza needed no toppings, but we got the #20 and it was awesome. Just remember that no slices policy!
Read More On Citysearch sabine_farm 6/7/2005 - My NYC FavoriteOn a recent trip to New York, I tried Grimaldi's, Lombardi's and John's. My favorite? John's. Patsy's in Harlem is pretty good too. Any trip to NYC must include a taste of real New York pie and you really can't go wrong with any of these.
Read More On Citysearch huskyduck 5/19/2005 - Oh my god!That was the best pizza i have ever ate. The service was great and the food was awesome. I love this place. I was just up there last month. it was soo good.
Read More On Citysearch bennyboy_2005 4/27/2005 - yum!the line looked long but we only waited for about 10 minutes. the staff were very friendly and the pizza was delicious. beer by the pitcher was awesome too! its nice to visit such established joints.
Read More On Citysearch mewkies 1/1/2005 - Great PizzaWent to John's while visiting NYC. Actually saw the pizzia joint on a Pizza documentary on the Food Network. The show said it was one of the best that NYC had to offer and they were right. Great atmosphere, great service, great pizza. Can't wait to get back there for another pie!!!!!!
Read More On Citysearch tcory77 9/27/2004 - The Greatest Pizza EverThe saddest moment in my life was moving out of the city and not being able to have John's at least three times a week. Has to be the most amazing pizza ever made. Anyone who would consider putting grimaldis or lombardies in the same category does not know what a great pizza is...
Read More On Citysearch mangelop 8/25/2004 - 9.4 Rating, Are You Kidding?Went last night due to City Search Rating. People who rate ii so high must not originally be from NYC. I am an Italian from Bensonhurst, Bklyn and know a good pizza and John's does not cut it! Ordered a Sausage/Meatball/Mushrooms, result was dry sauceless pizza with plastic type mozzerella. Unable to distinguish between sausage slices and meatball slices which were both void of any flavor. ...
Read More On Citysearch tecjb 7/17/2004 - Pizza the way it should be!This NYC native moved out of the neighborhood years ago and hadn't been to John's in a long time. I recently found my self dwon town and couldn't resist it! I'm so glad I went in. John's still has the best pizza in all of NYC. The best chared crisp crust, tangy sauce and some of the best sausage I have ever tasted. This place reminds me of Naples. Go and order a small pie with sausage and mu...
Read More On Citysearch johnnyjoe7 6/30/2004 - I don't get it?This place probably has some of the worst pizza and service in the city. I just don't understand the hype. the last time I was there it seemed to draw a lot of tourists and a large bridge and tunnel crowd. Maybe that's how they stay in business. A lot of one-timmers from out of town.
Lombardi's is better. Even Arturos. The best seems to be Nick's in Forest Hills. It's worth the trek.
Read More On Citysearch CornflakeGirl 5/27/2004 - Still the BestI hadn't been to John's in a long time, and was happy to find it is still as good as ever. I have tried all the others in recent years, but John's still has them beat. Plain and simple pizza that tastes great.
Read More On Citysearch rwn 5/26/2004 - Some Good PizzaI recently stopped in and tried the much-hyped pizza. I was NOT disappointed. It was some good pizza. I must say the service was slow but it was crowded. If your in the City try it.
Read More On Citysearch phatty56 5/13/2004 - #1I've been to many pizza places and I can honestly say I've never had better pizza than John's. It's my all time favorite. I go there every chance I get.
Read More On Citysearch dgannon 5/6/2004 - Pizza is good... but NYC has betterUnlike others here, I didn't have to wait. After a trip to the Blind Tiger (a great beer bar on Hudson) what better than some good pizza? Been wanting to try John's for a while now. The pizza was very good... hot and delicious. The sauce was tangy and excellent in every way. There was a bit too much cheese for my taste. I do believe that the coal oven adds a very unique taste which I love.
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Read More On Citysearch cscheffold 2/10/2004 - Yum!We dined at John's on a trip in the spring to NYC. Wow! Our dining experience was great. The wait was pretty long, but it was well worth it. The pizza was THE BEST!
Read More On Citysearch mrswo 10/19/2003 - Just okThe pizza here is decent, but nothing special. It beats Lombardi's, which some people seem to think is good just because of the fresh mozzarella, but Grimaldi's is better. The atmosphere is pretty good though and the service is friendly.
Read More On Citysearch hegle 8/17/2003 - Better places to go for PizzaI ate here for lunch today and was not impressed by the place or the food. The pizza was OK and the service was non-existent (after you place your order, that is). I would've been really pissed if we had had to wait for a table. The bottom of the pizza crust was soft; not something you'd expect from a place prides itself on brick oven pizza. This place is a distant third to Lombardi's and Art...
Read More On Citysearch peixe_gato 8/10/2003 - It's so good when it hits your lips!Being from the south, NY pizza is a whole different ballgame. This establishment had the tastiest pizza I've ever put in my mouth and it seemed to have very fresh ingredients as well. Would recommend to any local or visitor!
Read More On Citysearch robhorn 8/8/2003 - OverratedThe pizza here is fine, especially if you have a thing for brick-oven pizzas. That said, it's difficult to get a table, you can't order individual slices, and it hardly distinguishes itself from any other brick-oven pizza restaurant. The service is inattentive at best.
Read More On Citysearch Kathleen6674 8/8/2003 - Run like the Wind
The pizza here is incredibly inconsistent. The only time I had a decent pie is when it came topped with anchovies. Otherwise, often the crust is soggy - a big no no for real pizza lovers, and the taste bland. The last time I came i didn't even finish my pie - and then I went across the street to Joe's for a slice to satisfy my pizza craving. I have NO IDEA why this place has a following. It's bor...
Read More On Citysearch tmessado 7/31/2003 - mmm, John'sHonestly, the best pizza I have ever had. The right amount of sauce, right amount of cheese, cooked just right, amazing.
Read More On Citysearch kooshman38 7/29/2003 - over-ratedRecently in new york, visited lombardi's and john's. John's pizza was average at best. It seem like something that i could make at home. Coming from chicago (where i thought chicago style pizza was the best) i was proven wrong by lombardi's pizza. I thought i was in heaven. The next day went to john's, boy was i in for a shock. The pie had little flavor. The best part of john's was its locat...
Read More On Citysearch msanch2 4/22/2003 - umm... NO.I went to Johns because it is so well reviewed, the same reason I'd gone to Grimalde's. The difference being that Grimalde's tastes GREAT, and John's tastes BAD. The service was good, better than Grimalde's and I liked the vibe of the place. However, the great service, and a good vibe can't offset how horrible the pizza there was. I two main problems with it: 1) the cheese. Their cheese was not "...
Read More On Citysearch wompedy 3/17/2003 - great pizza, limited menuDon't be fooled by the name. Come here for great pizza, but not for anything else. Aside from pizza, menu is limited. Very high ceiling (it's a former church) creates sense of openess (a nice change from the congested nature of nyc), but increases noise.
Read More On Citysearch mjpothie 3/11/2003 - Popular but not the bestThere is a big difference between a popular pizza store and the best pizza store. I have found John's pizza to lack flavor in the cheese and have a bland sauce. NYC is the home to many weak pizza shops.
Read More On Citysearch ox123456 3/7/2003 - Excellent pizza!I wouldn't say John's is the best in the world, as their popularity incease, their quality is slipping a bit over the years (go to Totonno's in Coney Island to experience that!), but you have to put them right up there among the top!
You simply can't ignore a great pie of John's pizza, and a picture of beer as probably one of the all time great New York gastronomical experiences! Being on Ble...
Read More On Citysearch mikesic 3/7/2003 - Famous for the Pictures in the WindowI've eaten pizza all over Manhattan (unfortunately, I've never been to Brooklyn, where I hear the pizza is best), including all of the top spots according to CitySearch, and this place is at best, so-so. I've eaten here twice (you can't judge a place on a single pie), and I had black olives the first time, regular cheese the next. The cheese, sauce, and bread aren't special. The olives were delis...
Read More On Citysearch andrewmck007 2/11/2003 - Best Pizza for Pizza LoversProbably the best Pizza in the world, including Italy!
Food is fabulous, atmosphere is great and price is fabulous
Read More On Citysearch amerenda 2/10/2003 - pizzaliciousThere is not a trip I make to New York that doesn't include a visit to John's Pizzeria to enjoy not only the outstanding pizza but the out of this world Pete's a Rolls(the sausage are my favorite). Oh and did I mention they also have a great salad too.
When I go it usually cost more to park than it does to eat!!!!!! Mid-town location
Thanks, kittycat872 from VA
Read More On Citysearch kittycat872 2/10/2003 - What a pie!Excellent pizza. Wow. Ordered one extra cheese and one pepperoni for the office. Delicious even after a 15 minute subway commute back. Everyone here liked it. Excellent, excellent, excellent. I've passed John's Pizzeria many times, but they don't sell slices. I could not justify ordering a whole pie until today. I'm very glad I was in the area, and it all worked out nicely. One of the ve...
Read More On Citysearch alex7111 1/24/2003 - SatisfyingWhen in New York, John's is always a destination restaurant. We walk from updown to downtown. It is almost a pilgrimage.
Read More On Citysearch lep33 1/13/2003 - GreatFoodPatheticServiceThe pizza was terrific. The service was the worst I've ever had. We were given no napkins and had to ask 3 times before getting them. When server brought tab, we found out why service was so bad. Groups of 5 or more had tip automatically added. (We were a group of 6). I'd go back for the pizza, but would make sure it was a smaller group.
Read More On Citysearch marciagca 1/2/2003 - John's schmonsJohn's survives on it's rep for being the best. Besides finding their pizza to be just OK, I found that their service differs depending on race.
Read More On Citysearch bmgnedra 1/1/2003 - Cheesy, NOT sleezy!When it comes to pizza places, John's put's the "eats a" in pizza!!! If you could compare their food to art, this food is the "Louvre" of trattoria style Italian food.
Read More On Citysearch Lizid44 12/24/2002 - close but no cigarJohn's is definitely one of the best, but their crust is just not as tasty as Patsy's. And I by Patsy, I only mean the one on First Ave in Harleem.
Read More On Citysearch wongx2 12/24/2002 - John's Best for 40 Years - or soThe only pizza I ever ate that actually seemed greaseless. No globs, but gobs of taste through cheese. Awesome!
Read More On Citysearch pgreenbe 12/6/2002 - 4 brick ovensHave been gone from Manhattan for 19 years and the tast of a large pie, extra cheese and fresh garlic, fresh from the oven in the original section of John's still lingers. I visit here first on every trip back from Colorado.
Read More On Citysearch dbschmidt 12/6/2002 - Another Used to Be....I used to like this place....because it used to be open late when I lived around the corner on Sullivan street. I WILL say, it was the best LATE NIGHT pizza in town!
You must remember...ANY pizza in NY is better than anywhere else. The slop they serve up here in the San Francisco area should be called something else!
Read More On Citysearch exbklyn 12/6/2002 - Solid As a PieNo mistakes or whammys.
John's delivers, figuratively speaking. Gotta go to the joint...well worth the trip.
Read More On Citysearch mjcald 12/6/2002 - Meatball PieOne of the best pies in the neighborhood! Sliced meatballs atop a chewy crust with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. Definitely go to the one in Village if you've only been uptown.
Read More On Citysearch eustaciaum 11/27/2002 - ungreasy nyc pizza!its very good, its not a life altering culinary experience. brick open type pizza cooked like it is in italy. but sometimes they burn it. sauce is really tasty.
Read More On Citysearch babel 11/27/2002 - Salty LackingThe crust was the best but the mushrooms and onions part was sorely lacking in the salt or something. I added it and then was ok. There is much better pizza on Staten Island. Gennaro's. YUM! And I'm from the old neighborhood. Still had the same benches from 40 years ago...
Read More On Citysearch riacicero1 11/27/2002 - hands down bestJohn's Pizza is by far the best pizza in the country, let alone new york city. It is different from, but stands up to pizza from italy itself.
Read More On Citysearch Sean_Donnola 11/27/2002 - johns pizzeria is hot!johns pizzeria offers great pizza at a reasonable price. the atmosphere is great, and the pizza is amazing.
Read More On Citysearch stivers1 11/27/2002 - excellentjohn's is the closest I've tasted to Chicago pizza (not the deep dish) that I've tasted out east. It's the BEST
Read More On Citysearch jjmkoziol 11/27/2002 - No contest: Best Pizza in NYCMy and my boys LOVE John's. It's got a comfortable, rustic pizzeria atmosphere, and plenty of character. Celebs flock to it sometimes, plus they've got tons of signed entertainment, politcal, and sports memoribilia lining the walls. Servers could be a little more alert, but it's nothing big.
Read More On Citysearch klobby 11/18/2002 - great pizzaterrific pizza, close to work, ok service, tight seating, oh, did i mention the terrific pizza !
Read More On Citysearch lavkrap 11/7/2002 - Consistently wonderfulI meet my neice at John's Pizza on 44th Street at least once a week. By the time that day rolls around, we can't wait to have that delicious pizza! Its so light I can have half a pizza without problem and the service and atmosphere are wonderful too!
Read More On Citysearch EzmeraldaS 11/6/2002 - Try its crispy pizza~Very satisfying of its crispy, tastful pizza. You have at least thirty kinds of different toppings(variations)...
Read More On Citysearch ys0617 11/6/2002 - Cliche pizza"everybody" goes to John's, but it's certainly not as good a basic pie as Stromboli's on University. John's is best when loaded with toppings, but really can't stand alone against the competition for crust, cheese and sauce.
Read More On Citysearch kk0 11/6/2002 - It'll make your taste buds smile!Absolutely the best Pizza pound for pound in the tri-state area.
I lived in NYC 11 1/2 years and I've had them all. John's is the most consisitant and high quality fixings are the reason I come back as often as I can when revisiting New York City.
Read More On Citysearch drummergirl2k2 11/6/2002 - I eat a whole pie by myself.I Love their pizza. I can eat a whole pie by myself. I eat pizza very frequently and John's is the best by far.
Read More On Citysearch topace88 11/6/2002 - PizzeriaJohn's pizzeria is decent. It is the next best thing.
Read More On Citysearch Janik 11/2/2002 - Open a branch in the UK, please.We were visiting frrom the UK and were taken to John's by some friends from NY. We have never tasted pizza so good. We were particularly please with the way in which we could build your own. We will go again when we next visit and would recommend it to anyone who is in the village and is hungry.
Read More On Citysearch martinworden 11/2/2002 - i ate thereIt has the best pizza in new york. The thin crust and the red sauce were the best i have ever eaten. It is a place evryine should try.
Read More On Citysearch paitie777 11/1/2002 - fright night feastmy husband and i are getting ready to move to the w.village. we were in the area last night 10/31 to check out the new apartment. the parade was going so we watched some of that and then got hungry. walked by johns and decided to give it a go. yummy. as we were sitting there my hubby remembered a friend who grew up in new jersey said this place rocked. we agree. we also had a great view in a boot...
Read More On Citysearch amymelcher 11/1/2002 - Better quality than mostJohn's has had its ups and downs over the years...I've had the best pizza and at times, the worst. Over the past few years, though, every location has had consistently top-quality pizza. Just had some at the Bleecker St. location the other night, and really noticed the high quality of every ingredient, as compared to most other pizzerias. Definitely worth it.
Read More On Citysearch working_girl 10/30/2002 - Ohh how I love thee.The best pizza around! Hands down. No ifs ands or buts. Fuhgetaboutit.
Read More On Citysearch chad_bennett 10/23/2002 - Great pizza and raviolis!Yeah there is a wait out the door of this old school family owned pizzaria, but they get you in and out...and when you walk out you feel satisfied because the pizza and food is great and the prices are right. Don't expect much in ambience at all. It is VERY casual. A good to place to have lunch or a quick spontaneous pizza dinner! Don't be fooled either, the Johns in times square does not comp...
Read More On Citysearch kal102374 10/16/2002 - great pizzaJohn's Pizzeria is a great place to go with a big group and order up the menu. Everything is so wonderful and fresh. You must have the salad to start, its the best!
Read More On Citysearch jessalt30 10/16/2002 - John's the name says it all.Best Brick Oven Pizza in New York. Real no frills place, just the best thin crusted freshest toppings in the City. All locations are on a par.
Read More On Citysearch Frederick_Shapiro 10/2/2002 - Best Pizza Ever!This is the best pizza anywhere! Although there are no slices the pie is a great value. Go there!
Read More On Citysearch ryynoo 9/20/2002 - deliciousI had to try this since I live in San Diego, Ca. and I don't think I ever really had a real and true pizza. I believe I have now. This is the best I've ever tasted in my life. I watched them make it and it appeared that the sauce went on last and just a little was put on, but damm it sure tasted good. It is definitly the cheese which tasted really fresh and the sauce has a distinct flavor to it....
Read More On Citysearch sam213 9/4/2002 - NOt a slice of HeavenThis pizza is overrated. Here I thought this would be my last stop in looking for the best pizza in NYC and yet the search goes on after a stop here.
Read More On Citysearch Montanita 8/30/2002 - The Best, Plain and SimpleGo for a slice of cheese, no need for any fussy ingredients, just keep it simmple. It always hits the spot.
Read More On Citysearch kristen73 8/28/2002 - "Big Apple" pieJohn's pizza uses only the freshest ingredience and is prepared and baked with great attention and pride in the tradition it's won its reputation by. If you're a 'thin' crust person this is the place to come. Friendly and attitive service along with resonable prices makes this a wonder dining experience! Don't expect much in the way of decor
Read More On Citysearch cfcnewyork 8/27/2002 - Any way you slice it!Best non-greasy pizza in town! Good place for groups, since they don't sell it by the slice. Sandwiches are great too!
Read More On Citysearch adeli 8/27/2002 - Grandioso!!!I spent one year in NYC and this was definitely my favorite pizza place!!!
Read More On Citysearch regolare 8/26/2002 - Food for the SensesI have been to John`s Pizzeria several times, and it is the best pizza I have ever tasted. Everything is so fresh; we can watch them make the pizza which is a visual treat; the decor is beautiful; the service is grand! John`s Pizzeria is the BEST!!!!
Read More On Citysearch manateesandy 8/22/2002 - mouthwateringBeing a New Yorker trapped in the Boston area, I am constantly craving really great pizza. Whenever I get to Manhattan for a reality check, I always make it a point to go to John's Pizza on Bleeker Street. I am never disappointed, and it helps me get through until I can visit again. Go Yankees....Red Sox Suck!!
Read More On Citysearch SiLynch 8/22/2002 - One of da bestThin-crust, zesty and always perfect. John's Pizzeria should be a NYC landmark. And it should be a blueprint on how to make quality pizza and have a successful business for years. A true landmark.
Read More On Citysearch sladewilson2001 8/21/2002 - 10No doubts, John's the best!!!!!
Always fast, great pizza and great service.
Being Italian and coming from the Land of Pizza I think I have enough experience to say it.
Just one thing..take that "spaghetti with meatballs" out of the menu....no real italian would ever dare to have spaghetti with meatballs!!!!!
Read More On Citysearch babs_nardi 8/21/2002 - undoubtedly the bestI absolutely adore this place. It has so much character, a place that has been around for ages. Better than any other pizza place i have ever been to.
Read More On Citysearch irenehui 8/20/2002 - The Holy Grail of PizzeriasJohn's is simply the best. It is a West Village shrine to which pizza pilgrims flock in their successful quest to consume the very best from the blazing brick ovens.
Read More On Citysearch toescurler 8/18/2002 - John's is the best!A Village gem, after you eat take a walk to Washington Square Park.
Read More On Citysearch SweetPete 8/17/2002 - 9great pizza! Long lines and nice people! Great time for a group of people!! Would take a birthday party of kids if I had one!!!
Read More On Citysearch Shella 8/16/2002 - Definitely Best PizzaNever had a bad pizza at John's. From the brick oven flavor to the great crust, plentiful, fresh toppings and delicious sauce make John's the best pizza and a local and visitor favorite.
Read More On Citysearch NYC14 8/15/2002 - PIzza worth the trip!Best Pizza in the City by far! Plenty of toppings, scrumptious crust and delicious sauce! Casual atmosphere and good beer! Inexpensive, but cash only!
Read More On Citysearch UWS10025 8/15/2002 - Complete with toppingsThere are few pizzeria's these days that offer consistent quality of their food-especially for pizza. To my knowledge, I have never spoken to anyone who has ever eaten at John's on an "off-day". With numerous options and continuously good service, John's Pizzeria rises above the competition in every way.
Read More On Citysearch KasLv4 8/15/2002 - What's all the hype about?I moved to NYC about a year and a half ago and based on the 'hype' I took some out of town friends there. Talk about a disappointment! The pizza could not have been more average; on par with your corner pizza place. If you're going to go out of your way for especially good Za, go to 2 boots.
Read More On Citysearch johnaflores 8/15/2002 - john's pizzaZa's good, and the atmosphere is fun and lively with the large open space.
Read More On Citysearch buckar00 8/14/2002 - Frank SinatraThe first time I was there I saw an open table barged through a line of people standing for a table and sat down, it looked as though no one had been there. This rude NY waiter told me to leave the table for it had been reserved for Frank Sinatra, as it had been for the several years. I left the table and stood in line with evertone else for almost an hour, it was worth it. That happened 15 yea...
Read More On Citysearch msacco1 8/14/2002 - BEST PIZZAHaving lived in NYC for 12 years and visited many cities, I always go back to John's Pizzeria in the Village. The best in pizza - ample, fresh toppings, great sauce and crust devine! Oven bricked pizza at its best! Cash only!
Read More On Citysearch RAS94115 8/13/2002 - Remains one of the bestStill a great pizza. Larger room, not much service, but still one h@#! of a great pizza!
Read More On Citysearch mmmorrell 8/11/2002 - Simply the BEST!John's Pizza is simply the best! The brick wooden ovens bake the pizza to perfection and the sauce is perfect! Plenty of fresh toppings too!
Read More On Citysearch Ny10014 8/10/2002 - Worth a trip to the VillageIt's a 1 of a kind place. You've got to experience it to know what I mean. Best pizza anywhere.
Read More On Citysearch jasonji7 8/8/2002 - Really the best pizza in NYNo pretentions here. They've make great, authentic, brick-oven pizza and it's always consistent and always delicious. Always a lively crowd.
Read More On Citysearch MonaDiner 8/8/2002 - Always ExcellentI have the great pleasure of working near John's making it a regular stop. Every time has been excellent. The pizza is by far- the best in the city.
Read More On Citysearch carincastillo 8/2/2002 - Best Pizza in NYCBeen to all John's Pizzas and they are all great! Always good service and a good time!
Read More On Citysearch kerijhealey 7/31/2002 - 10The best crust and hearty, good quality toppings. The jukebox is what makes the place, though. A real hangout on a snowy afternoon. Worth the wait in line.
Read More On Citysearch Debvamp 7/31/2002 - .. Adictive crustOne of the best if not the best Pizza in NYC...
Read More On Citysearch erickpereda 7/31/2002 - best in townwhen I asked people the way to John's Pizzeria, everybody said "it's best" and yes, it is!
Read More On Citysearch jwc231 7/30/2002 - a slice of heavenI am originally from California and while most NYC pizza takes some getting used to, I must admit that John's Pizzeria just clicked with my tastebuds. It's very different from Cali Pizza and makes me never want to leave NY. All NY Pizza should taste as good as this. I take all my visitors there!!!
Read More On Citysearch cyndelwicket 7/30/2002 - 6Being Italian (pizza's native country) I can tell that John's offers an american style pizza but with italian tomato sauce and little oil. Evene if differnet from real italian pizza I might say it is pretty good. And the ambience of the locations are friendly.
Read More On Citysearch federica 7/26/2002 - Best in NY City!Was in NY for past 1o- months. NY pizza was overrated compared to Chicago Deep Dish, but John's was without a doubt the best!.
Itttza nica pizza...
Read More On Citysearch horseracer 7/25/2002 - Almost as good as New Haven pizzaJohn's is still the best we've found in New York. But if you want the best pizza, come to New Haven's Wooster street.
Read More On Citysearch wbluemling 7/23/2002 - Fast and DeliciousOnce you get seated, your order comes even before you have ordered (or so it seems). A large pizza, one house salad, and two sodas or beers are enough for two people to be sated all evening.
Read More On Citysearch RogerRacer 7/23/2002 - Yum!The pizza at John's is great--the crust is nice and thin, the sauce had a good tang, and the amount of cheese was just right, and not too greasy.
Read More On Citysearch Allisyn 7/19/2002 - True New York StyleOn my first visit to NYC, I wanted to experience true New York Style pizza. Upon a recommendation, I visited John's on the first day. By far the most delicious pizza I have ever eaten. Brick ovens, crispy crust, fresh toppings. I can't wait to go back to NYC just to have another slice.
Read More On Citysearch genianc 7/18/2002 - Classic NYCJohn's Pizzeria continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan. I've lived in and around NYC for over 20 years and there is no better pizza. Thin crust pizza, never soggy, always fabulous. Atmosphere isn't much, but you don't come here to be seen. Eat up and enjoy!
Read More On Citysearch happyferret 7/15/2002 - Awesome foodThis pizza is close to, if not the best in new york. best pizza i've had (takes a while to get a table on busy nights but its worth it)
Read More On Citysearch darkicestorm 7/4/2002 - That was it?This place has too much hype. I went here after reading all the good reviews. I ordered a large pizza w/ pepperoni and onions. When i took a bite out of it, it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. It was just like any other pizza parlors i've been to before. I'm not saying that the food was bad but it wasn't anything spectacular.
Read More On Citysearch premier 6/16/2002 - Where's the sauce???Decent pizza...but try adding some tomatoe sauce next time. Lack of tomatoe sauce seems to be the theme among NYC pizza joints.
Read More On Citysearch Keither 6/14/2002 - The Wizard of 'ZaSince I was a little Chelsea toddler, I've loved John's. With a perfect thin, crisp crust and plentiful helpings of fresh, delicious toppings, it's not just New York's, but possibly the world's best. To say nothing of the trademark sheet-o-cheese, which far surpasses the dot-o-mozz approach embraced elsewhere. One question: why is the jukebox always playing "That's Amore"?
Read More On Citysearch jessicabranch_citysearch 5/16/2002
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