This is the first pizzeria in the United States est in 1905 and I've always wanted to try it. Unfortunately, I don't have plans to be in New York any time soon. So, Plan B goldbelly.com. An online site to get food from anywhere delivered to your front door. They don't deliver on Mondays which is not uncommon among long distance food delivery or fish companies. Never order fish from a restaurant on Mondays FYI. 4 pizza's about $100. Last pizza I bought was $22. Not bad considering the pizza has more air miles than I do this month. Totally worth it. I checked a box today and I can hear Sinatra singing in the background. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Pizza before the oven - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

America's first pizzeria, open since 1905, where the history and a couple of standout items carry an otherwise uneven experience. Get the clam pie ($33). It's savory, loaded with dozens of whole baby clams, and the fresh lemon squeezed on top is a must. Grandma Grace's Meatballs ($14) are huge, homey, and swimming in enough marinara that we spooned the extra onto our clam slices. The Margherita lives up to the hype too: thin layer of sauce, quality mozzarella, and a crust with a nice balance of crunch and chew. Skip the white pie unless you want a mountain of ricotta, and whatever you do, do not order the pasta. The penne alla vodka was watered down and the marinara had no flavor. This is a pizzeria. Order pizza. Service swings visit to visit. Sometimes friendly, fast, and generous with water refills; other times we got the same wrong dish delivered twice and had to flag down three people for the check. The room itself is quaint, rustic, and small, so weeknights and right-at-noon are the move. Saturday at 8pm we walked right in, so you might get lucky. Worth trying once for the clam pie and 120 years of history. Just bring cash and manage expectations. read more

2 stars- Was actually a gift. You can look at my more than 400 reviews I have written and you can count the number of 1 or 2 star reviews on my two hands. 1 star was because the staff was genuine and nice. 1 star was for being the first pizzeria to open in New York City more than 120 years ago and that they probably are ok with their pizza. We only came here because we. Like not get into anywhere else in the area without waiting an hour on a Saturday night. Unfortunately when we came here we made a huge mistake by ordering pasta and not the pizza. First it's located in the middle of SoHo at a very busy intersection. It's small but gets busy. I counted only two waiters and lack of staff was an issue. Taking care of your customers is the most important thing. There's no excuse for the staff not to at least check on your customers once or twice during their meal. It's old but clean, not sure what celebrities like Jack Nicholson or Miley Cyrus was thinking when they came here. Their photos are on the wall. Service was poor, the waiter took our order and that was the last we saw of him until I had to ask 3 people for the check. About that CASH ONLY!! The first thing they mentioned was that they are CASH ONLY!! No welcome or how are you? That's a HUGE warning sign. Who really carries cash today and besides that usually indicates something shady is going on. Honest businesses take credit cards and charge customers a surcharge for using a card. Finally the food. Honestly the worst pasta I ever ate. I didn't expect it to be al dente but common. The marina sauce and the grilled chicken had no taste. When we asked the waiter what was good he recommended the penne alla vodka. The sauce was watered down and frankly an embarrassment. You could go to almost any other pizzeria and have a guarantee of having a better meal and experience. I guess if you are tourist visiting New York and are just hungry you might come here. Otherwise stay away!!! I could not wait to get out of there. read more

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LOVED and RAVED about the clam pie the first time coming to visit in 2021. The crust was like croissant dough, it was so flaky and delicious! This visit back in 2026 the crust was different. It was more cracker-like and not flaky-layered-like. While it is still a good pie, I much preferred the croissant-like crust over this one! Service was great -- seated quickly and received our sodas (and refills) in a timely manner. The interior was relaxed and decorative. read more

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On a nostalgic tour all over NYC. My old stomping ground. ENTRANCE - the young waitress was also the hostess. She sat us down promptly albeit lunch time so no very crowded AMBIANCE - as I remembered, very quaint rustic Italian decor. Not a lot of tables so at peak time it might be tough MENU - fairly small but decent. We came for something light like a full pizza to share. LOL DRINKS - I tried the Cabernet but as expected it's not the greatest even for by the glass bar stock PIZZA - still very very good. Quality ingredients like the mozzarella. However sizes down to 12" PRICES - like manhattan prices but beware THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH. Our tab was $46 all in sans tip. So like $$$ to $$$$ as we only ordered a pizza and one vino read more

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Stopped by here in the middle of the night and ordered Buddy's Cake Boss pizza. Keep in mind - this place is cash only. The pizza was good. Not my favorite in NYC but a cute and cozy little late night stop. The service is great and I love the warmth of family owned businesses. read more

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Not impressed. You can get better pizza than this all over NYC and in many cities in America. I love Neapolitan style and a good char but there has to be some doughiness inside. This crust was like a cracker. Sauce was good but it couldn't save the pizza all by itself. I soent $35 for a 12" margarita pizza and a lemon soda (that was fantastic) before tip. read more

Beat pizza sauce cash only, no reservation line. Our top pizza place in the city! Yummy sauce crispy crust!

Im surprised I haven't reviewed Lombardis! I love me some pizza and I had to try the oldest pizza joint in NY. I was able to go when it wasn't so busy. Located in Lower Manhattan and near SOHO. They are Cash Only!!! Bring moola!! We got Mahgarita Pizza. It was good. Sauce was on point. Taste fresh and not like jar pizza sauce. Fresh cheese. I love the crust a little charred. Service is great. Everyone was nice. I love their Vanilla cream soda... mannn I had to make sure I took my Lactaid.. Now as for as is it the best? No. I prefer Juliannas. In fact a lot of people would say the same thing. Though, if your a tourist you had to make your homage to here. My parentals brought me here as a kid, and now I did the same. Its gotten expensive but then again everything in NYC is expensive. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Delicious Margherita Pizza!! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I was in NY on business last week and staying down in the Bowery. I had finished my last meeting and was heading back to my hotel but needed to pick up a couple pizzas to bring back to...yes, my hungry, demanding family in Los Angeles. It's my fault, really, because I had done the 'NY Pizza Carry' once before when the kiddos were young...and I freakin' spoiled 'em, damn it. But can 'ya blame 'em? Like a nice older fellow asked me at the airport bar later that day, "Don't they have pizza in L.A. (and bagels and baked goods, all of which I was also carrying home) to which I answered, "Sure but even the NY style pizza and bagels, in particular, just aren't the same as the good 'ol fresh stuff in NY. Fortunately, Lombardi's popped up in my search and it was very close to my hotel. I went just before opening time and the nice staff welcomed me in. I ordered two pizzas to bring home (and a glass of wine while I waited). I ordered the classic margherita and the sausage, peppers and onions. The tab came to $65 and while I was surprised that the pizzas were small, I honestly don't know how I could have carried any bigger. I was also surprised that I didn't have even a bite until the next day when I shared them with the family. I heated slices in the oven and they were absolutely perfect. There's a reason this place is the oldest pizza joint in town. The crust was perfect, with a good chew, very tasty and the toppings were as well. If I had to pick one over the other, I'd say the sausage, peppers and onions was my favorite pie. While the price is a bit high, it is totally worth it. Ambiance in the little restaurant was cute and true NY pizza joint and like I said, the staff was great and attentive. And the pies came out in a speedy 15 minutes. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND for a great, true NY pizza experience. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Sausage, Peppers & Onion (1/2 No Onion) - Fantastic - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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CASH ONLY! (ATM inside restaurant) Finally got to visit America's first pizzeria. We arrived right at 12:00 PM when they opened and the restaurant filled up immediately. We ordered: * Grandma's Grace Meatballs ($14) * Eggplant Sicilian with * Clam Pie ($33) * Raspberry Iced Tea ($4) * Peach Iced Tea ($4) * Vanilla Italian Soda ($6) If you love clams, get the clam pie. It's savory and the fresh lemon squeezed on top is an absolute must. The pizza at Lombardi's is a lot different than your normal NY slice. The crust here is very thin, almost cracker like and crispy. The meatball and eggplant Sicilian were great, very homey. We took the excess red sauce that was in both dishes and topped it off on our Clam slices. The food here is great, you'll leave here feeling stuffed. The only weird thing that happened was we kept getting the same wrong dish served at our table by different servers. Also we asked for water and didn't get any and there's no refills on drinks. read more

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I finally made it to Lombardi's Pizza. The first pizzeria in America and it definitely lived up to the hype. We went for the pepperoni pizza and it was solid. The pepperoni curls into these little cups with crispy edges (almost like bacon), which adds a nice texture. The mozzarella is soft and melts right over everything without feeling too heavy. What stood out most was the crust. You can taste that coal-fired oven right away. It has that light, slightly smoky char that makes it different from your usual slice. The space itself feels very classic New York. Brick walls, checkered tables, a little loud and busy, but that's part of the experience. I actually got lucky and didn't have to wait, but you can tell it usually gets packed. Overall, it's one of those places you go to for the history and end up actually enjoying the food too. Not trying to be trendy, just doing what they've always done. Would come back, especially if I'm in Nolita again. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Half and half - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Went here to eat pizza and that's what I got, a classic New York margarita pizza. OMG it was sooooo delicious. Perfect char to the bottom and the top was light and fluffy, crust was a perfect crunch. Will definitely come back to this wonderful establishment. read more

NYC staple, pizzeria that's been here since 1905. We went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and were seated promptly. Restaurant is cash only. We got the double pepperoni pizza and it was great. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

I could tell by just by touching the crust that the dough of this pizza was great. It had a good balance of crunch and chew. I especially enjoyed the sauce, prosciutto, and arugula. It's a cozy, classic Italian restaurant and the pizza was delicious honestly. However, it's WAY over-priced for the small pie that you get. We also got some cocktails but they were unfortunately not strong enough and tasted more like juice. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here because you can find a good pizza place at a much better price elsewhere. It's also cash only. The service was just ok. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Buddy's Cake Boss Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

RIP the original owners are rolling in their graves. A long time favorite is no longer. The once doughy beautiful charred crust has been replaced by a hardened crust only amateurs learning how to make dough can achieve. Gone is the 16" pie replaced by an oversized 12" personal pie masquerading as a pizza. Bring your binoculars to find the cheese. The service is curt and the type expected from a street fair vendor. How the mighty has fallen. For quality options try Joe's Pizza or Arturo's for the coal pizza we grown to love! read more

Ambiance: it's a small and packed pizza restaurant, America's first pizza place, opened since 1905, I think it's worth trying the 120 years old place although oldest age doesn't mean the best quality Service: friendly and patient with questions, served water and food fairly fast, refilled water adequately Food & Drink: plenary choices of classic and creative pizza on the menu, although not serving the most common New York style pizza Sausage, Peppers, Onions Pie - *** Red pie, mozzarella, fennel sausage chunks, oven roasted peppers, red onion, grated cheese, fresh basil, mediocre quality Our Famous Clam Pie - **** Fresh garlic, oil, herbs, basil, oregano, black pepper, grated cheese, topped with dozens of whole baby clams, which may contain sand and shell, served with lemon, one of their most unique and specialized pizza, recommend for the creative pizza if you never tried the clam pizza Lawrence Effortless IPA - ** bitter and hard to drink Price: moderate portions and slightly overpriced, not quite worth $40~$45 per person for the overall quality read more

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Home of THE New York pizza! Here was my experience AMBIANCE: Parking: street parking moreover, you're better of taking public transportation. Seating: Inside and outside shaded seating. Room for maybe about 50 people good for groups, pairs, or a solo food adventure. Vibes: Little Italy is a charming spot. For things that you think of Italy such as 20th century brick buildings, red checkered table clothes, and Italian music playing in many of the restaurants. The spot itself gives a nostalgic memory having rustic aesthetics with pictures showcasing throughout the year. Great place for touristy experience. FOOD: Clam Pie (Recommend) I was almost tempted to get the pure original NY Pizza BUT this seemed extra unique - paying homage to New York both the pizza style and seafood. Flavors of oregano, garlic, Romano cheese, brininess clams, and zest from the lemon. This unique pizza that maintains its large yet thin slice. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly people that were quick with the service. TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Good food, reasonable price, pleasant experience. What can you say? Got to give credit to the OG pizza spot. As a food enthusiast, yes you can get NY pizza almost anywhere and possibly cheaper but it felt nice to visit the birth of the NY Pizza and learned a little bit of its origins. TIPS: * CASH ONLY! * The More You Know: NY type pizza is large, thin, and foldable so it was satisfying but portable for moving around. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Wooo! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Boasting being Americas first pizzeria, this place has a rich history that can be felt by the ambience in store and in every bite. Grandmas Meatball appetizer is a shareable must-try. You want to get your own pie though, they're too good to be shy! Try a classic flavor like the rustin double pepperoni, or customize to your liking. You'll be a few blocks down from some of the best bakeries in Little Italy and can walk off your meal before stopping for dessert. Ask the waiters where to go, they'll point you in the right direction. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Americas First Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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The first pizza I got to try in New York! We came here on a rainy day after a day of shopping. There was no wait inside, but they did let us know that they were cash only and that there was an atm inside if we needed it. We quickly got seated and chose to order the sausage, pepper and onion speciality pizza along with grandma grace's meatballs. Our meatballs came out first and my gosh, the meatballs were huge and delicious. There was two of us and we couldn't finish! I like how much sauce they also give you with it. My friend usually doesn't like meatballs or Mariana sauce, but she enjoyed this appetizer so much! Our speciality pizza we got was the sausage, pepper and onion. It came out a little after our appetizer did. The pizza portion was huge for us as well. New York pizza compared to California is that the crust here is super thin and crispy. The pizza here also has a lot of sauce making everything so savory and flavorful. We got to talk to some people who reside in New York, and they said this was a good pick to have pizza at. I would definitely come back here again next time I'm in New York for the food and vibes. :) read more

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Had to try the first pizzeria in the US and it did not disappoint. We were able to get a table immediately and service was quick. Unfortunately they don't just sell slices so we opted to split the our white pesto pizza and it did not disappoint. It being coal fired adds such a good flavor and makes the crust an amazing texture. Note that they only accept cash. read more

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I haven't come back to Lombardi's in over ten years and it still hits in 2025! It's your classic Italian pizzeria ( 1st in NYC). Ambiance is typical NY pizza with the red checkered table clothes. Service is fast. This is a no thrills type of place but the food is the highlight here. We got a Caesar salad which tasted like a homemade salad from my mom or grandma, which I loved. Then for pizza we did the meatball ricotta garlic pizza. The meatballs were tasty, sauce authentic l, and dough perfect crispy not floppy slices !!! An absolute must if you are visiting NYC. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Server was amazing helping us and just taking the time to tell us about the restaurant at our lunch . I understand it wasn't super busy so I'm sure when they are busy it's not like that but was awesome to hear about the restaurant history and enjoy some delicious pizza. Pizza was great the classic pepperoni was hard to top but the meatball one was just as good! read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Rustic Double Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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I have been going to Lombardi's for years. It always good! Today we got the house spring mix salad and a pie since there was only 2 of us. The salad is usually good but they put a lot of dressing on this time so it was quite tart. We custom made our pie with onions, mushrooms and pepperoni. It was so delicious. Always a great place to go and on a weekday there was no wait! read more

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Great pizza...cash only place so be ready for that, but this is solid thin crispy NY pie.

I'm not usually a big fan of coal fired pizzas, but this one was very good with a light char. In terms of coal fired NYC pizzas, the quality of this one was right up there with John's, and better than Juliana's in my opinion. Got here right when they opened at noon on a Saturday and we walked right in. Ordered a vanilla Italian soda, raspberry Italian soda, eggplant appetizer, and a classic 12" cheese pizza to share. As with most margarita style pizzas, I wish there was more cheese coverage, but the sauce was very good with a sprinkling of basil. The eggplant appetizer was delicious. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Eggplant Sicilian Style Appetizer - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

But our own pie with meatballs, sausage, ricotta and red sauce with mozzerella. Very very tasty thin crust pizza. Perry cool to be in the first pizza restaurant as well. The meatballs were excellent as were had a side of them. The fresh moz salad was very very good. The service was quick and on top of things. It was noisy in the restaurant, but was clean and well maintained. Works definitely go back. read more

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Just not worth it. I hadn't been in 30 years and had low expectations and they were totally met. Purely skating on the claiming to be the oldest pizzeria in the country. Right out of the gate you are going to pay $40 for a 12" pizza and one beer. A 12" pizza! That's dang near a single serving size. The crust has a decent crisp but has absolutely no flavor and it has some really dry floury coating that leaves you with a dusty mouth. The sause is just bland and the cheese is sporadic and just run-of-the-mill. So, let me save you the trouble. There are over 750 pizza places in Manhattan alone. Hit just about any one of them. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Tiny, tiny pizza for $24. Not at all worth it. - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Lombardi's Pizza in NYC is a legendary spot, often considered one of the first pizzerias in the United States, established in 1905. Located in Little Italy, it offers a classic New York pizza experience, with a focus on coal-oven-baked pies that have a perfect crispy yet chewy crust. Great service. But cash only!!! They do have an ATM there though. read more

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Came on a weekday around 6pm and no wait at all. Plenty of tables were full and a few of the outdoor cots were also occupied. We opted for a table indoors. Once you step in, there are reminders of when this restaurant was established, in 1905! So it's definitely been around for a long time and it also claims to be americas first pizzeria, not too sure about that claim. I feel like so many restaurants claim to be the first of something. The service was decent, nothing to complain about. We ordered a meatball pizza and eggplant parm (app) to share. The pizza arrived piping hot with melted ricotta, which I really liked! However hubby thought it was too heavy. And I liked the eggplant parm, it was a breadless so much lighter version. The one complain I do have is the price, only two dishes we ended up paying $80, worth it? Not at all. Unlikely will come back. I just don't think paying for a small pie of pizza is worth over $30+ each! And also this is a cash only establishment! Overall pizza was ok, nothing too crazy special. Just completely overpriced. read more

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I love this place. I love the journey via subway from Times Square to Little Italy to get to the place. The walk from the subway and the noise. It was all great, even on a light rainy day. A historic location with great service, the original pizza joint is a must visit. To top it off, I had one of the best pepperoni pizza slices that I've had in a very long time. I'm glad to have this experience. read more

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Lombardi's is a historical spot -- the first pizzeria that ever opened in the U.S., according to all their decor. The spot also feels like a bit of a time capsule, with wooden booths and a bar in the back that look like they've been here forever (because maybe they have). We arrived here around 3:30 craving pizza and unwilling to stick it out for the wait at Rubirosa. We were told a table of 2 would take around 45 minutes to an hour to be available, so we decided to pregame this pizza (don't judge) with a slice from Upside Pizza around the corner. This greatly backfired since the beeper went off in less than 20 minutes, but no matter, we were here to eat pizza and we were going to accomplish our goal. We were promptly seated and served, opting for their pesto pizza to try something a little different. This was good pizza, super saucy and pesto-y with lots of cheese, but the crust for me was just alright. Worth a stop if you're checking the boxes on all the pizza NYC has to offer, but in retrospect I wish we would've stuck it out for Rubirosa around the corner. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Pesto Pie - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Crispy and has a nice char flavor. It's nice how you can customize your toppings. Nice spot to sit down with AC on a hot day. Staff is super friendly and it all comes out quick. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Skip every pizza spot you see in Little Italy and run, don't walk, to Lombardi's! Dare I say the pizza is better than what I had in Italy a few months ago. Note that this is a cash only establishment but they do offer an ATM. read more

Pro move is to go late- we arrived at 10:30pm on a summer Friday during the World Cup; just a couple other parties. The grandma's meatball app & double pepperoni were perfect for that hour. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

It is time for America's first pizzeria to close. It has lost what is once was... the pizza used to be amazing, now it is worst than conveyor belt pizza. Get your coal oven back and go back to your origins like the photos you display, because the crap you call pizza would make founder turn in his grave. read more

My partner and I stopped by Lombardi's for an off-time meal and dined outside, where I enjoyed a glass of white wine, some bruschetta, and a classic regular pie. The bruschetta was refreshing with fresh tomatoes and basil, and the pizza was pretty good with a nice, classic flavor. However, the service left a lot to be desired, even though the restaurant wasn't busy when we visited. We felt a bit neglected yet rushed, which is a pet peeve of mine while dining, especially during non-peak hours. We'd consider coming back to try their famous clam pie, but only if we were already in the area and it was convenient. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Wine - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

Sure it's overpriced and the lines are ridiculous, but this is one of the few tourist traps that's actually worth the price and wait. They do personal pies, and the best in my opinion is the white pesto. We tried the margherita but found that it was a bit dry, and skimping on the cheese. To avoid waiting for too long, I would say to go on a random weeknight. If you can only go on a Friday night/weekend, stop in to get a beeper, and take a walk around or get drinks nearby while you wait. read more

Lombardi's Pizza - Pesto Pie- best thing to get!! - Pizza Near Me - New York, New York

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Great pizza, salad was over sauced. Been here a few times over the last 30 years Wasn't busy and was able to get a table right away. read more

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It's as NY pizza as you can get. Chewy crust, tangy sauce, and a Nolita vibe. They only take cash so plan ahead.