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John's Pizzeria in New York is a three star restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Midtown West area. It's known for its pizza. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. This restaurant is good for groups.
The bright and spacious John's Times Square bares little resemblance to its legendary Greenwich Village forebear. There's a sweeping staircase to the second floor tables, with a giant mural depicting the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't you people freaking read? You come here for the pizza. Whole pies, not slices, as the servers' t-shirts remind you. The menu is diverse but don't fall for the stupid appetizers and other stuff.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the only pizza I had while I visited New York last week. It was good...but it wasn't what I was expecting. When I think of New York pizza...I imagine fatty slices with elastic strings of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a hole-in-the-wall joint that you would normally find. Maybe a few tables, definitely some counter space, but nothing like what I found. I was a little disturbed at first when they…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
John's has great pizza, hand's down. Don't miss the bruschetta, and garlic bread. It may depend on the night you go, but on a Monday night, it's not so crowded, and that way you can afford to hear…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place filled us up. Had one Calzone and a medium and it stuffed myself, my brother and my 2 cousins. Nice ambiance to the place. Located right next to Times Square. Will go back again.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People had told us to try John's to get a really good NYC pizza. The restaurant used to be an old church and its massive with a beautiful ceiling. The pizza: I have to confess, its everything I like in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
um, not the best pizza in new york, as some have said. aside from the fact that this location is a total tourist trap, the pizza is very standard. brick oven, thin crust. it's fresh, but i'd expect…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is supposedly one of the largest pizzerias in the world and it certainly is one of the most beautiful. It used to be a church, and the stained glass dome is spectacular. (At peak times it can get…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was on vacation in New York with my DBF (Dining Buddy Forever) and we wanted real NY pizza. Found John' s Pizzeria on Open Table without having a clue that it is such an amazing place. The…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
- recommend: bruschetta pie and calamari - get seated upstairs if you can
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(1) If I had this pizza sauce recipe - I would go against my better judgment and start my own pizza restuarant on the west coast. Definetely get the sausage pizza - margarita pizza good , but the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing wins my heart like a large NY style slice of pepperoni that I have to fold and keep over my plate because of the grease dripping out of the back. Well, John's hit the spot. The Wife and I were…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant itself is beautiful. The service is quick, and the food was tasty. They don't serve by the slice but trust me, it's so delicious that you'll be able to finish that whole pizza!
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to John's twice now. Each time I've been seated quickly and gotten great service. The last time was a little noisy and chaotic. We were seated next to a very loud family and the womens…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after seeing Mamma Mia and came in with really high expectations as we've heard great things about this place. We were not disappointed as the pizza was the best. Next time we're in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delcious! When I was in NYC a couple months ago visiting a friend, he brought me here one night after we went to see a show. We lucked out and had no wait despite the fact it was packed, and got a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I said to Baby B, "I hope we have a celebrity sighting while in NYC!" And we did at John's! I felt that our quick trip to New York required the consumption of some delicious NY style pizza. Yelp lead…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is gorgeous and huge, with beautiful stained glassed windows and multiple layered seating. They have brick ovens built all around the place to accommodate all of the different sections,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the pizza at Lombardi's, and I was hoping John's was going to be close to it. I heard rave reviews about it from my college roommate. But you know....while John's Pizzeria is certainly…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i actually give it 2.5 but i dont' know how to add the half (duh) i love john's pizza - but i will stick to the bleecker st which has better service and consistently good pizza...the theatre district…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went with friends who were in the city from out of town and who wanted to experience real NY pizza. I don't eat pizza, so I asked a friend for recommendations close to the Shubert where we were…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Fast service when requested
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
John's Pizzeria was the first restaurant I ever went to in NY. I came to visit the city with my family and we ended up going in for pizza after a show. I fell in love with this place right away.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this is the best pizza I have ever had. The crust is baked perfectly, the cheese actually has taste. Nothing in Philly compares to it. I ate 4 slices. I am only 120 pounds and I am…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating John's Pizza comes with a price; the rest of the pizza world will look just a little dimmer after eating it. When you order a pizza, it just seems a little less joyous. The thrill is gone and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good thin crust pizza (my favorite combination is ricotta, roasted peppers and sausage-- you can't beat it), beer by the pitcher, and decent salads and pastas, but the real draw of John's is the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give the place some stars because it was better than you'd expect in the Midtown West / Times Square area... but for cryin' out loud, turn on the A/C! It was reeaalll steamy in there when I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad pizza, but my sierra nevada tasted stale! ughhhhhh. guess new yorkers arent big sierra drinkers? :(
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza in New York is not what it used to be, and as far as im concerned there is no GREAT pizza, but Johns is definitely good pizza. Also, its one of the few places in NY you can go if you're looking…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can say I was impressed. For the location (in the middle of the theatre district), it's not one of the chain, quasi "Italian" restaurants that dot the midtown landscape. There is a charm to it, an…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza was decent, but it took FOREVER and the wait staff SUCKED. I mean, the guy who brought our food (finally) was decent, but generally-- not worth it. Maybe go to the smaller in East Village for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza was YUMMY. My coworker and I finished a whole pizza by ourselves.... =( .... So sad... So sad..... Definitely would've gotten 5 stars, but they DON'T OFFER RANCH DRESSING?!?!?!?!! WTF?!?!?!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to NY I make it a habit to stop here and eat. I am a sucker for NY pizza and I think they serve up some of the best NY pies. I also love the setting. It's in an old church and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had a tour of duty in NYC. A colleague and received a recommendation for dining at John's. I hate to write this but John's New York City pizza kicks ass! Yes, all the hype about thin crust…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my top choice for pre- theater dining w/ your out of town guests. And here's why:
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deeeeelicious. John's happily provided my first slice of New York pizza after a serious drought, and it was damn good. A little red wine, a little pizza, more pizza, too much pizza...it was a home…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great interior and large open space. This place works much better for large groups than most smaller pizzerias in the city. Service has always been fine the 3 times I've visited and the pizza is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, especially because the interior is so cool. The pizza is great: 95% as good as the Bleecker Street location.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Great pizza but, $6 for a small draft beer, $16 plus for a pitcher what the hell is that all about?
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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I came to John's on Saturday night and it's like they merged with the crappy MTA. We ordered that salad they have and a pizza. The salad had no croutons and the pizza took forever but was good. I gotta share...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nosh nosh nosh! so this is what ny pizza is supposed to taste like eh? mmm. after seeing a segment on john's pizzeria in the travel channel , i had to stop in for some pizza with my family when we…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: Although I gave this place four stars the service SUCKS! We were seated immediately upon walking in however the host didn't offer a friendly greeting. He was cold and distracted and seemed…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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John's is out and out one of the best, if not the best, pizzas in the city. Right in the middle off the theater district, John's simple but varied menu boasts both whole wheat and regular crust pizzas with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Only order a pie here. It's one of the best in NYC. If you choose something other than the pizza, you'll probably regret it. Oh yeah, the service is always real slow.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't order by the slice here, because ordering by the slice is for the proletariat and you're dining in the god damned theater district now, so put on your semi-casual wear and sit down for a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I walked out uttering "most expensive pizza I've ever had in my entire life." Don't get me wrong, John's pizza is good, I was delighted to see they had a whole wheat crust/dough option, and the caesar…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last weekend after seeing a special on pizza on the Travel Channel. I'd been to John's on Bleecker before, but I didn't even know there was a location in midtown. First off - the setting is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Never in my 43 years have I gone to the trouble to write a review of anything so that shows how strongly I feel about my experience at this restaurant. I took six friends to John's based solely on the good...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the pizza here, mostly because of the choice of toppings. I like the cheese and the sauce. The crust leaves something to be desired but hey, it' beats pizza hut or domino's 10000000 to 1. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not the New York pizza that I was i looking for. Crust was taste like nothing. Tomato sauce was not incredible. All the other toppings, they don't make them, right? Service was slow. As a matter of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh- don't kill me but Pizza is Pizza too me... Yeah this building is breath taking and the pie was really good, I'm sure there are better spot's in the city or in the state of New York but "No-…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not good and certainly not great. After reading the reviews here, I couldn't figure out how so many people could rave about this uninspired, run-of-the-mill, tourist trap of a pizzeria. Then I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This establishment is wonderful. The food is spectacular and the interior design of the building is great. You have to get here previous to 7pm if you want a shot at getting a table though. Johns is a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my fav pizza places in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No clue what people reviewing this place are thinking. This is a definite miss. Crowded with the splurging masses of Times Square and a pizza joint that brags it doesn't sell anything by the slice.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously love this place. We have been here so many times I have lost count. We like taking visitors here because it's close to Times Square and has great pizza. The kicker for this location is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best place to eat if you are looking for a relatively inexpensive dinner in the theater district. We had a short wait for a table, maybe ten minutes. I'm sure coming after the curtain…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is no way this is the best pizza in New York. I went here for lunch just to give it a try and I have to admit that I was very disappointed. For me the best pizza is at places I cannot review…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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I stopped at John's Pizzeria just a couple of days before Christmas 2007. It was my second visit to NYC and I was determined to have the "best pizza ever." Prior to my trip I had been given many tips,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, New York pizza, one of my favorite foods and John's is one of the best non-coal oven pizzas you can get. Just off 8th Av in the theater district. This is not to compare with the Mecca of pizza…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What we ordered: 2 Iced Teas
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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My favorite pizza in the city. Can't beat the brick oven taste. Considering how busy they get, the service is pretty darn good.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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John's pizzeria has the best authentic italian pizza i've ever tasted here in the U.S.! I am from Naples,Italy but moved to the States a few years ago. I had a chance to visit New York City a while ago and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I have freinds visit from out of town I always take them to this place. The pizza is delicious and the atmosphere is unique. It can get expensive if you are a fan of toppings on your pizza.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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I tried this restaurant after reading very differing reviews! I found that the service was very good - seated immediately, very attentive waitress, and the food came quickly (within 15 minutes). The wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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I dont know what or how they cook this pizza but it has the best tasting mozzarella I have had in a long time,definately worth the midtown madness
menupages.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to both...downtown and midtown. Amazing thin crisp crust, chewy pizza with just the right amount of flavorful marinara sauce...or as the native Italians say "Gravy." The Anchovies,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful space. The ceiling is breathtaking. I was disappointed in the pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located in the Theater District of Manhattan and Times Square caters friendly and fast service. Fresh mozzarella cheese, create your own toppings pizza on a thin crust, baked in an brick…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, very good. Not great. First, the space. Incredible. As another poster points out, it's a converted theater and one wall of the place is open and extends up two floors with a big mural of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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I just came back from NYC about an hour ago..I live In Winnipeg Canada.. and all i can say is wow.. The pizza at Johns was soo good.. I'm planning to go back within the next 6 months. We stayed for 4 nights...
menupages.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Check another New York "landmark" off the list. I thought this was good pizza, but not out of this world. Personally, I think Lombardi's down in Little Italy is still the best pie in NYC, but this…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the absolute best pizza in New York. I was staying in the area and just happened to stuble upon it and what a surprise. The service was good and the place was nice. They really have the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slick New Yorkers seem very provincial when talk turns to pizza. But IMHO John's Pizzeria on 44th is the greatest. The service, the space, and the pizza keep me returning time after time. My trainer…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nobody commented on the space - a converted theater. Pretty cool. The wall murals of an urban skyline are good - is it New York, or not New York? It's like imagined New York - with zeppelins and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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The pizza is a great traditioinal thin crust. You have to order whole pies, so for three people it's great. The restaurant has great service (for NYC) and lots of character. I would go again when I return.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two is always better than one. Or is it? In some cases, as in the two kitchens that Johns has, the story does not unfold in their favor. I met some friends here for lunch on a Thursday around 1 and we…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come here on a regular basis and its consistently good (food and service). This is a PERFECT place to bring guests or someone that is into the atmosphere or wants to see something different that you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time, 50 pounds ago, when I would devour an entire pie from this place. Now, all I have are the memories. It's not the best in the city, but it is very good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, $15 for a margarita from a mix? You have got to be fucking kidding me. The waiter is more of a salesman than anything, so obnoxious. It was cute at first when he kept trying to get us to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Perfect amount of toppings. Crust was soft and chewy in the middle, nice and crispy around the edges. Perfect in every way. We ate around 2pm on a weekday so were immediately seated and served…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why is it that the one night I suggest John's to an out-of-towner it's awful, and then back to delicious every other time?
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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I brought some European friends here, trying to impress them with a "neat" restaurant in Times Square, after having read a great review on it. We were extremely disappointed in the service and the portions....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this restaurant. The food is amazing and the pizza really lives up the to the "New York Pizza" standard. My sister and I went there for lunch and it was perfection. We ordered a pizza…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to John's for pre-theater dinner on a Weds night. The place is so huge, that although it was busy, it wasn't packed. We ordered a small pizza (6 slices) and fried calamari... and couldn't even…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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I found out about this place on-line. I figure that my husband and I would try it out. I am going to tell you the pizza is great. It was so good! I asked if they delivered to Philly. They laughed. The place is...
menupages.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is the best pizza i nthe world. Everything is extremely fresh, I wouldn't lie to you fellow Yelpies, it is soo incredible, that I went here three times in 8 days! The tomato sauce was so…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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I went to this restaurant last night...the restaurant itself is beautiful...The people at the front desk when you walk in are RUDE!!! there were four to five people just standing around and I asked them a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SInce I live in Boston, where the pizza sucks, I was dying for some old fashioned NY pizza. A friend recommended John's, so we went. We got there at a good time, as it was just about dinner time.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the place, but was not impressed by the pizza. Maybe I was expecting too much, after all the hype. But did not live up to the hype. Sauce was sweet ketchup tasting and the crust was below…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best pizza that I have ever had in my life. There are so many choices and great things to choose from. When I head to "The Big Apple", this place is always on the list of places to go…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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We ordered a large cheese pizza and two different pasta dishes; Spinach ravioli and penne arrabiata. Everything was delicious. This all washed down with a couple of beers! The atmosphere is great. It has an...
menupages.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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This is my favourite place to eat in NYC. You enter a tiny enterance, but walk into a huge church like hall and are served the best thin crust pizza in town. I have been here so many times and I have never...
menupages.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Terrible,terrible,terrible......... these people are so rude, obnoxious and seemingly hate people ..... i've gotten better service from sabrete vendors..... Our "PIZZA" came out half burnt...mis-shapen with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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I went to this restaurant when I was still fairly new to New York, and had not yet learned to distinguish tourist traps from good restaurants. If you're a tourist visiting NY and want to spend far too much...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant when I was still fairly new to New York, and had not yet learned to distinguish tourist traps from good restaurants. If you're a tourist visiting NY and want to spend far too…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
John's Pizzeria is a must. The only reason why i came here because i found great reviews in the New York talk boards. We went to the location near Times Square in an old church. My sister and I didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of John's. I love a good thin crust pizza and John's just does it for me. Their pasta dishes are also really good. I bring friends there all the time when we go into the city…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
