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Lombardis

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Lombardi's in New York is a three star restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Tribeca area. It's known for its pizza. It's been awarded the 10 Best NY Pizza award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features delivery. This restaurant is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Lombardis

Citysearch | A laid-back destination for brilliant coal-oven pizza that more than lives up to its lofty reputation.

Opened in 1897 at 53 Spring Street, just down the street from its present location, Lombardi's is easily one of the city's oldest eateries. Now, since taking over the space next door, the restaurant has almost...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/03/2006
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New York Times

the dining room reeks of history at this reincarnation of the original lombardi's, which is often credited with introducing pizza to new york city. the old-fashioned coal-oven pizza is terrific, with a light,...
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Yahoo! Travel

the fresh mozerrella pizza with tomatoes and basil is to die for - it melts in your mouth - the crust is thin and crispy. best pizza i've ever had. the house salad is dressed with a light
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RestaurantRow.com

oh yes, it's worth the trip...
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Wcities

magnificent new york brick-oven pizza with fresh toppings makes this cramped, noisy pizza parlor with an overworked staff worth going to. weather permitting, dining in the backyard garden improves the...
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Epinions

my favorite pizza in new york city, hands down...
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Epinions

lombardi's calls itself the great-grandfather of american pizza...
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Gayot

youire in little italy and you crave pizza---imagine that? lombardiis is a preferred stop for pizza lovers for good reason. for almost a century, the owners have dedicated themselves to turning out excellent...
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AOL CityGuide

the very first american pizza parlor...
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TripAdvisor

based on other reviews and ratings, it is obvious that everyone looks for something diffferent in a pizza......
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10Best

if this is your first time in new york, then you are obligated to sample some "real" new york pizza before you leave. just so you know, this place, the first licensed pizzeria in the big apple, serves up just...
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New York Magazine

"lombardi's is the absolute best! i felt like my great grandfather from italy had sat in the same chair i was sitting in. the pizza was the bomb!
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User Reviews of Lombardis

Yelp.com Review - by Noelia D.

3 of 5 stars. Came here with a friend in the evening a couple of days ago, and we didn't have to wait so that was good. Pretty good... I loved the sauce. Only thing is they don't sell by the slice so... I suggest…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jason k.

1 of 5 stars. I'm still waiting outside waiting for the damn lady to call my name! I hope i can have a slice soon... Update: DOPE!!! They don't sell by slices!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine W.

3 of 5 stars. cute spot and apparently a must-go for NYC tourists like myself. atmosphere was cool (we loved the neighborhood!) and pizza was decent - fresh toppings, pipin' hot, perfectly crispy crust, and i…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime M.

3 of 5 stars. Wait is ridiculous, staff is unpleasant, pizza's overpriced, location is semi-shady (at least after dark -- I got pickpocketed!), and they only sell by the whole pie. After 40 minutes outside in the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hosun L.

5 of 5 stars. Lombardi's makes me happy. My dining companion is lactose intolerant, and for whatever reason Lombardi's makes his digestive system happy.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel H.

5 of 5 stars. This place serves a perfect. It is perfectly crisp with a little chew. The tomato sauce tastes like the tomatoes were just picked off the vine. The mozarella is the topper. It is fresh and high…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen Y.

3 of 5 stars. I've had delivery from here twice and both times, I just really wasn't impressed. It was okay, but I've had better. The crust was chewy to the point where I could barely chew it. It seems like it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert M.

5 of 5 stars. There was a topic on Atlanta Yelp about 'what would make your day' and the first thing that came to mind for me was a nice slice of Lombardi's za. Giving Lombardi's less than 5 stars is pure…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K. L.

3 of 5 stars. Not sure what the big deal is. Everything here is overpriced and overrated!
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth L.

5 of 5 stars. On travel study in New York this summer, I frequently stopped by Lombardi's and Lombardi's only for some New York Pizza. Without a doubt, I have to say that Lombardi's is the best pizza I've ever…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne W.

2 of 5 stars. My friends and cousin came with me to Lombardi's because I wanted to go here after hearing so many good things about it. When we first stepped in, we were told that the wait would be 45 minutes and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by robbie r.

5 of 5 stars. best pizza ever hands down. still dreaming about it. long wait but well worth it. next time im in ny ill be here
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ibis w.

5 of 5 stars. It's Lombardi's. I'm giving it 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alli J.

5 of 5 stars. Does Lombardi's really need a zillionth review? Sure it does! So hyped but so delish. You can't go wrong. It's the perfect ratio of crispiness to chewiness. The only thing I have to bitch about is the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ile F.

5 of 5 stars. Bf is a pizza fun and we had to go to this first licensed pizza place in US to try their coal-burned pizza. As soon as we walked in, it seemed to be a tourist place. But it didn't matter since we…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin S.

5 of 5 stars. Another of my favorite all time Pizza Places. I can call this Presidential Pizza's Running Mate. The pizza has fresh mozzarella, a zesty tomato sauce that is topped with romano and fresh basil. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamara R.

4 of 5 stars. My favorite pizza in NY. I always take anyone who comes to visit me to eat here and everyone loves it. Can't beat the pizza and the tomato and mozzerella is amazing. Can get pretty crowded so its…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin K.

4 of 5 stars. Used to get pizza from here when I didnt work so far from the location. Lombaris's (Nolita) and Grimaldi's (Brooklyn) are always the 2 you hear mentioned in the "Best Pizza in NYC" debate. Frankly,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefanie M.

4 of 5 stars. Came here on a random night with some good people looking for some good eats, and Lombardi's sure didn't disappoint. The pizza was pretty amazing (as in four girls shared two pies amazing), and you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Best Pizza in NYC

I agree with Starvin Marvin. Saying that a place has the best pizza in all...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mina I.

4 of 5 stars. The pizza is quality. We've been here a few times now and my favorite is the mushroom w pancetta. You can't go wrong with getting an raspberry Italian soda - so good. For whatever reason though, I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aleksandra K.

5 of 5 stars. I so badly want to give this review a 4.5 stars, but I'll stick with the 5 because it is just amazing pizza, and the history adds a little nostalgia. Also, I had a really good experience here, so 5 it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel E.

5 of 5 stars. THIS is what NY Pizza is all about!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara C.

3 of 5 stars. mmmmm beer and pizza.....how can you go wrong with that? oh probably the emptiness of my wallet afterwards. lol s'all good.....its a new york must. i ate chicago pizza for 5 years so to me, unless…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin E.

4 of 5 stars. The pizza here is very delicious! The cheese is unlike most mozzarella from other pizza places, and the pepperoni is heavenly. However my girlfriend and I ordered the bruschetta to start off and it…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

5 of 5 stars. Read my review on Grimaldi's. This place is just as good as Grimaldi's but has an edge on them since it's located in Little Italy. Just like Grimaldi's they use fresh chopped basil and fresh bufali…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frankly S.

4 of 5 stars. Lombardi's has some really excellent pizza. Pizza one should not miss. The tourists seem to have caught onto this some time ago. Like any restaurant with such a reputation, this gem at the tip of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tressi J.

5 of 5 stars. Holy crap! how can I ever eat pizza anywhere else again after having their slice of heaven? This place makes all the rest seem so blah.....I love Lombardi's!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by grace g.

5 of 5 stars. we ordered this in at my old office, it was really delish. fresh everything! unique. if you love pizza, it is worth going out of your way for.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aim c.

5 of 5 stars. The pizza doesn't come out steaming like it does at Grimaldi's.. but it's still damn good. The crust is soft, chewy and crunchy all at the same time. It also has this great flavor. I think I can sit…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by uneek v.

5 of 5 stars. My FIRST EVER real NYC pizza (besides Bronx pizza I had in SD). Oh so yummy and the mozzarella cheese was so fresh that the pizza wasn't greasy at all. Usually I need to blot my pizza! Thin crust was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4 of 5 stars. Lombardi's is legendary here, so it was time to check it out. I feared the tourist crowd we might find on a Saturday evening, but we got there around 6pm and only had to wait for 20 minutes. We…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy P.

4 of 5 stars. Though they do use a blow-horn on busy nights/days to announce that your parties table is ready...Lombardi's has grown on me. I used to live just down the street on Mott st ...thus the "Sullivan…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan T.

5 of 5 stars. This is why I traveled from San Francisco. Busy as hell, but there's rice or riches right around the corner where you can get any flavor of rice pudding you can think of. What the hell, it makes the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Junior S.

4 of 5 stars. The pizza here is very good, but when you start throwing around phrases like "Best Pizza in NYC," Lombardi's is not quite up to par. One of the first things you'll notice is that it doesn't have much…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Long T.

3 of 5 stars. Had to have NY pizza during my NYC trip and this was the pizzeria to be. We shared a margherita pizza with meatballs, sausage, and red peppers. The pizza was delightful and fresh. While there may…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yelpster S.

2 of 5 stars. Horrible service from the guy who takes the names down, and calls you when a table is ready. He started to argue with us, and even the other waiters were telling him to relax. The pizza - sauce is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc R.

5 of 5 stars. Being I am in the pizza business I can be a tough critic to rate anything above a 4 star. I have to say this pizza is a 5 star period. I went into the kitchen, and saw only the 2nd coal burning…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan D.

4 of 5 stars. very authentic neapolitan pizza! delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T J.

5 of 5 stars. I'm picky about my pizza. I avoid eating pizza that's delivered from the usual delivery places like Pizza Hut, Domino's, or Papa John's. I didn't understand the hype of New York pizza until I was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie H.

2 of 5 stars. Maybe it was just an off night, but all the accolades people are heaping on this place are completely lost on me...and even my parents and little brother who were visiting and admittedly don't know…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie g.

4 of 5 stars. White pizza! Have to say that I used to love this place, but a couple of times I left disappointed, finding the crust a bit too thick and overall a bit too heavy of a pie. Today I tried the white…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy G.

5 of 5 stars. The bf and I stumbled upon this sheerly by accident. Following our starvacious appetites, we followed the scent of pizza and the oodles of people coming in and out of this place. We figured "Hell, why…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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BAD PIZZA & TOURIST TRAP

I agree with most of the other reviewers---this place is way over hyped by them and some misdirected members of the press. I live in Manhattan and took my visiting brother there last night. We ate BELOW...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliya M.

5 of 5 stars. perfection. honest to goodness, perfection!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy H.

5 of 5 stars. this place is so delicious! i actually don't recommend getting any toppings because then you can savor the sauce and cheese and garlic. order a lot because you're gonna want more. absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by regina m.

5 of 5 stars. Where else are you gonna go to get New York pizza? The FIRST pizza joint in the US! 15 minute wait on a Wednesday evening... Lombardi's came highly recommended by New Yorkers and visitors. Now, I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike A.

4 of 5 stars. Best pizza in Little Italy, Manhattan and New York Ci (not so fast!) for that you might want to head east and look to another borough and while crossing a certain bridge wander underneath and you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

5 of 5 stars. Here we go - a Southerner reviewing New York pizza. But I love pizza with a passion that is only rivaled by Guitar Hero and puppies, so give me a chance. Do you know how much I love Lombardi's? I once…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miguel d.

4 of 5 stars. Yup. It's been said that the kind of pizza you eat determines your character.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy D.

4 of 5 stars. I wouldn't say it's the best pizza. I thought it was a bit bland and I like my crust to be extra crunchy. Overall it's just a pizza with good and fresh ingredients. Nothing extraordinary. I still…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vincent K.

5 of 5 stars. Truly a good NY Pizza joint. I think we had like 3 toppings and the cheese is like fresh mozarella which is good. the crust is thin and nicely crisp. And the beer i had to go with it, sooooooooo…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Margarita is good but adding toppings equals soggy pie

I had stopped by Lombardi's for years and loved the pizza. Since the spot was renovated and went mainstream due to national coverage (i.e. food network), the ingredients taste different. One topping (sausage)...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy T.

5 of 5 stars. Mmmm... when I think New York pizza, Lombardi's is the first thing that comes to mind. Seriously, you will not know New York pizza until you've been here. Even Mona Lisa eats here... she's right…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly C.

2 of 5 stars. We got the basic pizza, which was highly recommended. What is the deal with this place, really? Why must one stand in line for hours, pay $17 for something that you can get for 40% less and then end…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol L.

5 of 5 stars. Oh. My. God. New York pizza this, New York pizza that. All I ever hear about is how much California pizza sucks. First day in New York, a friend took us to Ray's, and I didn't get they hype. Then we…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa B.

4 of 5 stars. When we were planning our trip to NY, the first thing on our list was to taste authentic New York Pizza! Lombardi's did not disappoint! Our group of 9 ordered three large pizzas with three toppings!…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Simona S.

4 of 5 stars. Okay it's a good slice of pizza but I wasn't blown away. Maybe it's because I like more cheese, or maybe I was just expecting a full blown out orgasm in my mouth. But I didn't get much cheese, nor do…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert H.

1 of 5 stars. I ate there with four other out-of-towners on the evening of Tuesday March 11. This was my first time in NYC. I was very eager to try the pizza that is apparently better than any other city's in the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent W.

3 of 5 stars. Lombardi's is suppose to be one of the popular pizza place in the city. Does it serve one of the best pies? Absolutely not. However, it's an awesome place to chomp down some pizza --- at a place that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

4 of 5 stars. Just like Grimaldi's but better. Maybe Patsy's is 5 stars? I think I liked Lombardi's because of the overall experience. It was much less grimm and dead than Grimaldi's in Hoboken. As a tourist spot, I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Best on the Planey?? The zagat's must have been sick when they visited!!!!!!

The Best Pizza on the planet?????? The zagat's must have had a cold that day and their taste buds impaired. The pizza was soggy and dry at the same time, I guess their is some talent there. I think New York...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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POOR SERVICE - BEST PIZZA

I eat here with my wife about once a month sometimes alone or with friends and family. Each time it never fails, the service is very poor. No one wants to wait 20mins for thier order or thier change. Many...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel D.

4 of 5 stars. New York style pizza. Etched on the top floor's mirror walls, it states that this place is the first pizzeria in the United States. The pizza was very good for an authentic New York pizza. This…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

3 of 5 stars. I found the crust to be TOO chewy, no credit cards. Must try the clam pie next time.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony Y.

4 of 5 stars. i ate here over 5 years ago and the pizza was much much better. i was a little bit disappointed actually. i remember it back then and the bottom crust was paper thin. you couldn't hold a piece even…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew M.

5 of 5 stars. By far the best Pizza I have ever had and I love pizza. That's really all I have to say.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy K.

2 of 5 stars. Very very overrated. We orded 3 pizzas, one with anchovies and mushrooms, one regular and one white pizza. I didn't eat the anchovy one but everyone (7 people) really enjoyed it. The white pizza…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5 of 5 stars. I figured while I was in the land of Yelp yelping for place in NYC I had to mention this one. My esthetician said her sis took her here, and when I looked it up on Yelp it had good enough reviews to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily M.

3 of 5 stars. Our last lunch in NYC and we wanted to go here to eat famous pizza. They were closed "due to oven maintenance". We had to go down the block to Pomodoro instead. Sad we were, yes, mmmm. :(
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg E.

4 of 5 stars. good, but eclipsed by luzzo's.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jamie c.

1 of 5 stars. is this really the "best pizza in the world?" did i come on a bad night?
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scarlett S.

3 of 5 stars. Actually its 3 1/2 stars. Its a great pizza place. Brick oven, thin crust, assortment of toppings for you to choose. Here are the cons: long wait time, cramped space, and service needs work. Don't get…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008