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New York City Out to Lunch - NYC’s Best Pizza

Lombardi's

Brilliant coal-oven pizza that's more appropriate with Barolo than root beer.

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Ambience

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Service

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Value

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The Scene

Lombardi's claims to be America's oldest pizzeria (it opened in 1897 at 53 Spring Street, down the street from its present location), and an old-world sort of charm pervades the restaurant. From the open kitchen in the back, the pleasant aromas of meat, cheese and sauce waft out into the dining area and toward the booths, where families celebrate birthdays and couples on dates lie low.

The Food

The reason to come here is obvious: beautiful, smoky-crusted pizza with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. The genius of this pizza starts with the crust, which is black and crispy on the underside (with pleasant, slightly bitter overtones), but gives way to a wonderfully soft, yeasty interior. In warm weather, leave the heat of the dining room behind and head for the breezy deck.

32 Spring St
New York ,  NY   10012-4173
Phone: (212) 941-7994
Fax: (212) 941-4159