Voted BEST PIZZA! Citysearch '00, '01, '02 & '04. Best Family Dining '08.
(347) 706-3336
278 Bleecker St
(Between Jones Street and Morton Street)
New York,
NY
10014
40.731707
-74.00327
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
Hours:
Sun 12pm-11:30pm
Mon-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm
Fri 11:30am-12am
Sat 11:30am-12:30am
Price:
$
John's of Bleecker Street
Last updated 7.28.09
What People Are Saying About John's of Bleecker Street
The Owner
John's of Bleecker Street
Owner
John's of Bleecker Street was founded in 1929 by John Sasso, and the restaurant is still in its original location. We serve coal-fired, brick oven pizza, cooked in 850-degree ovens, and made to order. Among the oldest pizzerias in the city, John's captures the spirit of the New York pie with thin crust, fresh toppings and fast service. With its family-friendly environment and loyal following, John's serves thousands of people every week. Seating is in traditional, time-worn booths, surrounded by celebrity photos and New York memorabilia. We keep it simple and do it well, and we cordially…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
No place is the subject of as much debate among the pizza-eating public as John's. The debate between camps is largely stylistic, centering on the distribution and amount of cheese on John's pies. Unlike other New York legends like Grimaldi's or Lombardi's, which sparingly distribute mozzarella in large squarish chunks, John's scatters pebble-sized pieces that form a single uninterrupted layer of cheese when cooked. Far less contentious are John's thin, charred crust, tasty fresh sauce and generous toppings. The restaurant itself features family-friendly dining rooms with wood booths and…
You got to try this...
by delirous at Citysearch
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, salty at times, but good, but John's is the BOMB! Try it.
- Pros: Pizza
- Cons: None
Good cheap fast
by ElijaK at Citysearch
the pizza is the best here.
- Pros: Fast Cheap Tasty
- Cons: Service can be better
The Details on John's of Bleecker Street
Know Before You Go:
John's serves pies only; you'll have to go elsewhere for a slice.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
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Message from John's of Bleecker Street
- Pizza, Calzone, Pasta, Salad
- Serving Lunch & Dinner
- Family Friendly Environment
John's of Bleecker Street was founded in 1929 by John Sasso, and the restaurant is still in its original location. We serve coal-fired, brick oven pizza, cooked in 850-degree ovens, and made to order. Among the oldest pizzerias in the city, John's captures the spirit of the New York pie with thin crust, fresh toppings and fast service.
With its family-friendly environment and loyal following, John's serves thousands of people every week. Seating is in traditional, time-worn booths, surrounded by celebrity photos and New York memorabilia. We keep it simple and do it well, and we cordially invite you in for a pie!










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