Mrs Foster

Visited today at 5.30pm, and it was half empty. No queue, no issues, quick service. All was great! We were seated right in the middle, which was great, and had a brilliant view of everything going on. Ordered 2 large pizza for 3 of us and took lots home as they were huge! The food was quick and piping hot. No free refills on drinks, which is a shame, but we were given water upon arrival. Bill is slightly cheaper if you pay cash, around 5 bucks. Service was friendly and swift. Hit the spot after a busy day sightseeing with the family. Pizzas are around 34 dollars for a large, which is 8 slices. Highly recommend!

+3

Berge Wassilian

I found out about this restaurant in New York while planning my 5 days of New York vacation in Los Angeles. I decided to stop by at least once to have a good meal and find out if what was described and reviewed by others to be true. Warni g: The restaurant is crowded, pretty much at all times. But, after a typical 30-minute wait, I was escorted to a second level seating space. [I insisted to be seated upstairs for a bit more privacy] 1. True: it is a converted church. The old church ceiling, the colorful windows, and the chandeliers are intact. Beautiful. Probably, there's only one of a kind on Earth. 2. True: the food tasted delicious. Salad was fresh, the fried calamari was crispy, and the pizza was crispy and... great!!!. 3. True: The service was good 4. True: the restaurant is crowded and noisy....I didn't mind. If you are visiting New York, I recommend this place.

+2

Christina McCleary

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.

Bhushan Timla

Had explored it in internet before going to NYC, and it was worth to visit, fantastic eatery serving exclusive thin-crust pizza in Times Square. The atmosphere in this old church building with views of pizza ovens is amazing & the pizza was the best, very flavorful and perfect crust! Not only did we get to watch all our food get made, the toppings were heavy, sauce just right, and crust was slight crisp without falling over. Loved everything and will definitely be back. my favorite-must-stop pizzerias in NYC!! John’s Pizzeria of Times Square is a must-visit for pizza lovers.

+1

Dee M

When we first arrived to the hotel, we asked one of the staff where to get the best pizza. He told us to go to John’s. We had no choice but to take his suggestion. Omgosh! As you can see I could barely get my phone out fast enough. The pizza was SO GOOD! The mozzarella was great, too! We loved it so much that we went back the next night.

A Beautiful Pizzeria Renovated from a Historic Church John’s Pizzeria is set inside a beautifully renovated former church. The spacious, multi-level dining room features a striking Manhattan mural and original stained-glass ceilings, creating a great atmosphere. They serve classic New York–style pizza with a slightly thicker crust, topped simply with cheese and tomato sauce. Hearty, satisfying, and nicely chewy around the crust. Appetizers, pasta, and sides are also available, making it a solid spot for a relaxed meal or date.

We found this pizza spot near Times Square on Google Maps while looking for a place with shorter wait times and less salty pizza. The spacious dining area meant we were seated right away. We ordered a Margherita pizza with light cheese, and it was fresh, not greasy, and well balanced in flavor. The staff were friendly overall, though it was slightly inconvenient that our group, carrying large backpacks, was first seated at a small two person table.

One of the best place to have pizzas if you are visiting times square area. They also have veg options available. They also serves some good vegetarian food item like bruschetta and margharita pizza. They also have good options in drink as well. The staff is courteous and the place is value for money.

I tried John’s pizzeria Times Square on my trip to New York City, and honestly, the pizza did not disappoint! Super crispy crust and amazing flavor — definitely worth the hype. Service was a little slow, which was the only downside, but the food made up for it. I’d still go back!

Erin Owens

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.

C Hayes

I enjoyed this place a lot. My only takeaway was our server gave me the wrong drink. Our server was pleasant and the ambiance was nice. The food was really good. We ordered the Italian margarita pizza, eggplant Parmesan pasta, and a salad. Sorry we don’t have more pics but the food was so good that we were only able to get this one lol

Christiaan Kamstra

I’ve ordered 3 different pizza to insure I give my absolute honest feedback. I’ve also ordered one pasta with meatballs, for the quality of the pizza I must say I was expecting something little more premium, the crust was little hard and the topping though it was packed felt like it was coming direct from the freezer to the pizza and then placed into the fire pit, the chicken was little hard, the pepperoni was little to oily with less cheese and the margarita I was expecting more cheese they covered it with some greenry which is a first for me on a margarita pizza. While the location is fabulous and the architecture is beautiful the place missed the soul which is the music that will greate the vibe. If you are not an expert pizza lover then you won’t find my comments valid as the food is still tasty just not as perfect as when visiting other pizzeria in the same area

+4

Ana Castaño

Nice place to enjoy nice pizza. We wanted to try some real NY style pizza so we chose John’s of Times Square. There were two sizes and we want for the “smaller” one to share as we were not very hungry. This was big enough as you can see on the pictures, 6 nice slides. Then we wanted to try the meatballs to have something else. However, the waiter forgot to order them and we were waiting for forever! He only realised when he asked us about the check and we told him we were still waiting for the meatballs. We could have asked but no waiter seemed to be available in our area of the restaurant. They were eating or moving on the other side of the restaurant. Service was friendly nonetheless and apologised for the mistake. We think they pizza was a bit too pricey for what it is, but I guess the location has something to do with it…

G Dog

Garlic knots with mozzarella were amazing. The pizza was extremely mediocre. The toppings were chunky and under cooked - the mushroom was just chunks of mushroom???? Bizarre. Crust was decent.

Merryheart

I had high hopes for John's Pizzeria, given its reputation as a Times Square staple. The restaurant itself is spacious, making it a good option for groups looking to grab a bite in the heart of NYC. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. The service was average-nothing particularly memorable, but nothing disastrous either. However, the food left much to be desired. The meatball & spaghetti was the biggest letdown of the night. The sauce leaned too heavily on the sour side, lacking the rich, savory depth that makes a great marinara shine. As for their famous pizza, it was... fine. But for a place that claims legendary status, I expected much more. The tomato-based sauce lacked balance, tipping toward salty and sour rather than delivering the perfect harmony of flavours. Dessert didn't redeem the meal either. The New York cheesecake and tiramisu were passable but far from standout. Overall, John's Pizzeria might be a convenient stop for tourists, but if you're searching for the best pizza in NYC, there are far better options.

+25

Rose Noel

I ordered a pie size pizza. Half cheese and the other half bruschetta pizza to go. The bartender was polite and made some suggestions. I waited for about 30 minutes for the pizza to be prepared. I took it home, when I arrived home, to enjoy my pizza, I was disappointed. The pizza was tasteless. The dough was hard, not enough cheese, I broke my braces brackets attempting to eat a slice. I ordered an entire pie so it was frustrating to purchase a $32 pizza and only eat a slice.

Alonso Toledo

It is the worst pizza i've eaten in my life. The mozzarella is plastic, peperoni from 7 eleven is way better than the one they use, the dough is terrible, all dry and the flavor is off. Would never recommend it, im not happy saying that but they need to work on the quality. Ordered meatballs also, really bad as well, felt like steamed and bland.