The Best Pizza in New York!6/23/2008 10:20:00 AMOpened in 1929 by John Sasso, John’s has become as much a part of Greenwich Village as the arch in Washington Square Park. Sasso is said to have learned the pizza trade directly from Gennaro Lombardi, who opened the nation’s first pizzeria in Little Italy in 1905, and the Sasso family continues to operate this cozy little dive.
As one of the few coal-fired pizzerias left in the city, John’s is celebrated for its perfect crust and smoked sausage, and draws throngs of locals and tourists alike who come in search of the perfect New York pizza. With a crispy, charred crust and a dozen or so fresh, traditional toppings (in other words, there's not a pineapple on the premises). It may take a while to get a table, and the prices may not be as inexpensive as some spots ($12.00 for a basic tomato and cheese pie), but for the fresh garlic, sweet Italian sausage and mushroom toppings, it's worth every minute and every cent.
There's a reason for the line out the door during peak times. Once you get a whiff of the garlic and taste John's delicious thin-crust pizza, we think you'll agree that it's some of the best in the city.
While waiting outside for a table at John’s, You might discover that Bleecker Street is a favorite spot for people-watching, and you may just catch sight of the many famous actors, artists, and musicians who call Greenwich Village home (you may even wind up seated next to one of them, because John’s is a prime locale for celeb-spotting).
While the Sasso family has opened up a small chain of John’s throughout the city, many consider original John’s to be THE New York pizza place, because of its pedigree and location in one of the most storied neighborhoods in New York.
John’s of Bleecker Street
278 Bleecker Street
Greenwich Village