John's Pizzeria Of Times Square

We had to grab a quick bite before our 1pm show. You need to wait in line as they don’t do reservations. This doesn’t bother me. It’s actually quite interesting. It’s part of the experience. We along with quite a few others were swiftly seated. I can tell they do this regularly. It’s efficient and pleasant. Our waitress was extremely nice and friendly and efficient. The ambience is nice. The food super tasty. I highly recommend John’s even though the name is boring. :D We know we will come back again!

- Y Z -

Walked into John’s of Times Square on 44th like a grown man on a mission First thing that hits you—this place looks epic inside. Cathedral ceilings, old-school brick, stained glass vibes… feels like you’re about to attend mass for pizza. Absolute New York energy. Then there are the 800-degree coal-fired ovens—no thermostats, just pure skill. Four brick ovens seasoned with age like cast iron, run by pizza guys who trained longer than most prizefighters. No two pies the same, all of them respected. I ordered the regular Neapolitan, because when a spot has this much confidence, you don’t overthink it. Crispy, chewy, smoky, fresh ingredients doing pushups on my taste buds. Simple. Honest. Dangerous. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just a legendary NYC pizza joint reminding me why New York doesn’t debate pizza—we just eat it and let history speak. #johnspizza #timesquareeats #nycpizza #coal fired #neapolitanpie #classicnyc #foodieinthebigapple

- Eric Helferich -

Don't be deceived by the understated signage on the outside. Just off the main section of Times Square, is John's Pizzeria. Whenever I read something like "best pizza in NYC", especially in Time Square, I am skeptical.... but truly, this is the best pizza I've had (outside of Brooklyn), and drinks are reasonably priced. However, the real surprise is that this pizzeria is housed in an old church and maintains some of the original architecture, including a stained glass dome skylight in the center, church pew booths, etc.

- William Zylla -

Cool atmosphere of the old church. Excellent service even when very busy. I only had pizza. Can't speak for other menu items. The pizza was just ok. Nice crust. Nice ricotta. Sauce is pretty flavorless. I was surprised, but honestly would maybe just go somewhere else.

- Erin Owens -

This restaurant is absolutely stunning! There was no wait at all, and we were there on a Saturday around 1pm. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive! Our delicious cheese wedges appetizer was hot, fresh, and delivered quickly to our table! The pizza and my shrimp fra diavolo (extra spicy) were perfect! Thank you for such a lovely experience.

- Teri Bogard -

We went to John’s after getting in late from a delayed flight. We got right in and had drinks and food within 20 minutes. The servers were kind of quick but friendly. I enjoyed the pizza ovens being within view. Salad was good, pizza was delicious and the building is beautiful. I liked that it was busy but we didn’t feel rushed. The inside is warm and stuffy, so just be prepared for that.

- Christina McCleary -