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Famous 1997 eatery serving trademark thin-crust pizza in a soaring Times Square former church.
What to order: Traditional Pizza · Margherita Pizza · John’s Garlic Rolls · Mozzarella WedgesFrom Google Maps reviews.
John’s Pizzeria in Times Square was absolutely fantastic. The place itself was large, spectacular, and fun, with a classic New York feel that made the whole experience even better. The pizza was traditional New York style at its best, and honestly one of the best pies I’ve ever had. I’d take coal- or wood-fired pizza like this any day. We kept it simple with a straight-up pepperoni pie, and it was fantastic: great crust, excellent flavor, and exactly what you hope for from a classic NYC pizza sp
If you are looking for a spot around Times Square this is hands down the best in the area. The atmosphere is fantastic because the restaurant is built right into a beautiful old church so the decor and vibe are totally unique. The staff is incredibly nice and makes you feel right at home. The pizza itself is really good and they do not skimp on the options since there are lots of toppings available. They also serve a solid menu of pasta and appetizers if you want to mix things up. It is a great
We had a student group that we made a pre reservation for and the staff at John's Pizzeria were amazing! Ruben served us and too AMAZING care of all 28 of us! We WILL eat at John's again. The food was also delicious. No one left without a "food baby" 😅 Very thankful for all the staff and their attentiveness. Oh! And surprisingly they do specialty coffees...and they were also very good!
From the Mar 31, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
A worker handled ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.