I had some high expectations from this place but it turned out to be just okay. The crust was very thin and it came out kind of burnt. Taste was only also average. I can honestly say I've had better from my local pizzeria.
I really liked this pizza, the place is nice and warm and the owner is gentle
The only reason they didn't get 5 stars was because we found one other place we liked the pizza more.
Pizza was phenomenal! Truly Italian place, good ambience, friendly staff, portion size is great. Their pizza and calzone are super good and tasty!
Pizza was good and we were surprised we actually got in on our first try. We had heard it was crazy trying to get in. We went in on a Sunday night around 6:30pm. Only waited about 5 to 10 minutes to be seated. We got the margherita pizza. The basil on top was so good! Really brings out the flavor if the sauce.
Great place with good pizza, history and atmosphere.
We had a 40 minutes wait time before we got in for lunch. Downside is only cash accepted at this place. Good for 1 time to connect with the history.
It's really good. I got the original marguerita with pepperoni. The crust is amazing! Accepts only cash
Honestly not spewing hyperbole, it was the best pizza I have ever had. It's not free, but whatever you have to pay, it's worth it, 100%. Words to the wise, I would expect at least a 15 minute wait close to meal times.
As you probably already know, Lombardi's was the first pizza place in NYC. They sure know how to make amazing pizza! We got calzones, and the dough was soft inside and crispy outside. Great pepperoni, and if course amazing mozzarella cheese. If you want pizza in Manhattan you must visit this charming little place! Our server was amazing, and the entire staff was also great.
Nice...very tasty....customer service so so. Fyi...only cash
Been coming to New York once a year since I was 12 . Discovered this place back then and have been coming back yearly ever since.. best pizza in the city, hands down
I remembered the pizza better in years past. This one was too burnt it's about 80% of what we tasted
Totally overpriced with 30 bucks per normal size pizza with average taste. Don't go there.
Great pizza (as usual) and friendly staff up front, in the kitchen and throughout the place. The place has a lot of personality, since 1905.
Good pizza although pricey. The pricing is understandable because of the history behind the place. It being the first pizzeria in New York. Overall, the pizza is good but it really is all hype.
Fabulous pizza from the oldest pizzeria in New York.
Charged for water and pizza tasted like cardboard (very expensive) place is a scam
Delicious pizza and calzones. The clam pizza was especially good. The only thing that makes this place four stars is the fact that it seems overly pricey. Especially for how simple the atmosphere in the restaurant is.
tasty pizza, paper dishes and plastic cups, they have not even a tabasco sauce, 35 dollars for a pizza!
I ate with Margherita & White Half & Harf and tasted just one or two pieces. I bake it out so fast that I can not cut it. New York is better than the pizza you bought on the street.
1 pie was averaged about $25, way overpriced. I will say the pizza was good, the place is big with a lot of seating. The other 2 things that was a bummer was cash only, had to go to ATM, and last but not least, NO COFEE/ESPRESSO/TEA. Never known 'restaurants' to not offer.
Really mouthwatering pizzeria, nicely decorated with great staff that is really friendly and knows their pizzas. Their main pizzas were delicious, the meatballs were soft and full of flavour. Some Craft beer available which only makes it better.
The only thing I liked about New York City was Lombardi. Excellent food and service made me feel special thank you.
Had a 10 minute wait but well worth it. Pizza sauce was beautiful too !
Awesome pizza. A large between 2 is definitely enough. We had half white and half original, both are really good. Don't sit downstairs if you can help it, it isn't great down there and you miss out on the experience a bit.
Good pie, good sauce, but nothing out of this world... bring your wallet and make sure it has cash in it... you're going to need it! Pricing is on the high side but the service wouldn't make you think that...
Loved the pizza. It has a great flavour and a very thin crust. Always add the ricotta your flavour palate will thank you. The only thing is I wish they added more cheese and less sauce. But that s a personal preference!
Growing up in NYC, I always had great (I thought) authentic NY pizza- until Lombardi's. Their pizza raised my awareness to new heights. Thin, crispy, delicious- my family couldn't get enough. Bought a tee-shirt to cry into as I eat other, everyday NY pizza. JUST GO!!!
Absolutely amazing! I ve been going there since I was a kid and it never disappoints. They have some of the best pizza I have ever tasted. They are also one of the only places that use a brick oven, which definitely makes the pizza taste ten times better. Through the decades the place has manages to keep it s authentic Italian charm and great service. The place can be crowded depending on when you go but luckily the restaurant is pretty big and the pizza comes very quickly. One thing the place does not do is vegan/alternative options which is a bit of a shame, but the pizza is so amazing that it hands down stilk deserves 5 stars. A MUST if visiting New York.
People said this is a must when you visit little Italy and it didn't disappoint.
Is very pretty. And your pizza is good. The service is excellent
Best Pizza, I've had, best freshest ingredients you can taste the difference. Bring Cash!!
best pizza around by far. anytime family is in town, this is where i take them
hands down, best place I ve been for pizza. Currently sitting here eating the white pizza, and it is incredible. The staff here is incredibly polite as well, always a great experience!
Worth checking out for the history and the pizzas are very good. But not the best pizza place in NYC. I'd put it in the top 20 though.
Disappointingly high prices for average pizza. Reputation goes a long way.
A classic NYC joint and their pizzas are dope too. Their line though is insane so I really wouldn't wait here.
Delicious pizza and the genuine NYC restaurant experience. A must-visit for pizza lovers.
Overrated pizza. It doesn't have any flavour, the service stinks, and the wait is long.
Best coal fired ! Make sure to get a 1/2 a pie per person. It s not small just that good.
Came all the way from the Eastern Shore of Maryland for this pizza it was well worth it. The best pizza ever!
Lovely thin base pizza with delicious sauce and mozzarella.
We ordered the traditional Margarita Pizza with no toppings. We also ordered Lemon and Blood orange spitzers. We were there at 5 P.M and were told wait time of 15 minutes. The host was very polite and made small conversation while we were waiting. We were seated in the 15 min window. The server was prompt and pizza arrived quick too. As always fantastic pizza. Both drinks were good. I would go back again. Too bad they do not have any tiramisu there ;)
I was very disapointed with my visit at Lombardi's. There are very few pizzas in the menu and the pizza itself was below average. I cannot recommend it.
From the first Italian in NY much more should be expected!
Awesome to be at the birth place of pizza in the USA however, there is better pizza all around. Service was snobby.
Considered the original place were Pizza was born in NY. The place is an institution for pizza. You have to try more then one type. It is absolutely well cooked and full of flavors. Staff is very friendly and sometime they allow you to check the kitchen with original oven. Well done.
This place was recommended to us and was well worth recommendation. You cannot order by the slice, you must order a whole pizza but it was delicious. We ended up ordering a half pepperoni, half olive cheese pizza. The sauce is savory, salty and delicious. The crust is delicious and crispy. The service was not overly slow but because as in just about every restaurant in New York, the area is small and sitting is limited there was a medium long wait in line waiting for a table. I didn't really care. The smell is coming out of that kitchen were delicious and when we did sit down the service was fast and friendly.
They do not deliver but you can order a pizza for pickup. Given that it is such a small space there was quite a line for the restroom. It was definitely worth going out of our way to eat here. When I return to New York City I will make it a point to come back. Another recommendation for a pizza place was Mama's Too. It is hard to compare these as the two pizzas were so very differentso I would be hard-pressed to recommend one over the other. You simply have to try both and make up your mind which one you prefer.
Best pizza I've ever had. Also the oldest pizzaria in the USA
If you want the best and original pizza since day 1 in NY. Come no further, and don't go anywhere else. This is a place for everyone with high quality pizza. Must bring cash for the experience
It's quite different from street pizza, but I think it's worth considering if you're a traveler looking for a good price.
The best part according to me was the fact that I could split the pizza base in half. I could try the white and the red base
Very good here.
Server was great, too.
Poor experience from the start. Was told 45 min wait and given a buzzer to let us know. Hour goes by and folks who we met and who checked in after us were buzzed to go up. We talk to hostess and was told 'our number was missing'. We were seated near a bathroom, ordered a salad to share and pizza. While waiting for our food, toilet on bathroom overflowed (not fault of restaurant), and we witnessed them bringing a mop to clean it, minus the bucket, and then taking the dripping mop through the restaurant. Salad received was basically a bucket of lettuce with two tomatoes, three pieces of mushroom and a sprinkle of onion for $14. Our pizza was ok. Our server didn't smile until we left.
The OG of OG pizza joints. Phenominal pizza at a reasonble price.
We somehow hadn t heard about Lombardi s until our theater usher at The Lyric Theatre, Hector (amazing guy!), recommended us. So much charm and character...and the pizza was PHENOMENAL. We ordered a Lg. Margherita Pizza and a Lg. Buddy pizza both were fantastic and our party of 4 left ZERO leftovers. Be advised, it is CASH ONLY, but there is an ATM on site! The sauce was great, the ingredients were flavorful and fresh, and the crust was downright EPIC. Thanks, Lombardi s
Poor customer service, there's better tasting pizza around the block...
Priced, we play here in the top league, but it was really delicious.
Service was friendly and efficient.
A huge shop and he is always very well attended.
Really great pizza! Have to be prepared to wait though as they don't take reservation. I'd recommend this place for anyone who wants to try NY style pizza.
Pizza was ok. Don Antonio in hells kitchen is much better. Also not family friendly if you have children. No high chairs or boosters.
Used to my fave pizza place in NYC. Something has changed. Breadsticks were stale and cold, previously baked (day old stale) and the meatballs on the pizza were store-bought. Not their famous meatball recipe that they used to serve on the pizza. No lines to be seated should have been our first clue. No longer worth the trip to visit. What a loss. It will be a Grimaldi s trip next time.
Quite expensive and not particularly special pizza. The restaurant itself is nice though - very characterful.
It is the best pizza place in New York it is the oldest and best it was started back in 1904 every time I go to New York I stop in I had the calzone and the pizza it was great
Although their Pizza is tasty and the crust is nice, they've increased their prices yet again. It's $25 for an eight-slice "large" pizza. You typically wouldn't see a local person eating here, it's always tourists. Keep that in mind when you go.
Some pretty damn good pizza, just wish we had ordered a pie that was half and half to get the most out of one pie.
Excellent slices and an important piece of New York pizza history. Also serves as a starting point for Scott's Pizza Tour, which is also an amazing business.
This is a very nice pizza joint with great food. I would highly recommend this for small and large groups as the atmosphere is great.
I just got back in town and have been hitting all my favorite places. Thin crust coal fired oven NY pizza. My mouth is watering again.
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