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Awesome place!! (1) Margarita Pizza: <none>

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we should have ask the waiter to send us a new pie. the one we got was slightly burnt on & the taste of the pizza was runied. it was my first taste at lombardi's & it was a diss...

Best Pizza in my life 10/6/2003

I ""discovered"" this place because of a tv program on Food Network, ""Follow That Pizza"" with Gordon Elliott. I ordered the basic pizza - tomato sauce, mozerella and basil. It is a STUNNINGLY good pizza, the absolute finest I've had in my life, no joke. All 8 of my friends agreed it was the best pizza they had ever had. We went back and ordered 2 different pies with various toppings, and again was amazed at how good this pizza is. A classic hole in the wall, with decent service and very good prices, I can't imagine that a person could ever find a better pizza pie on this planet, or any other. I can see why people go out of their way to enjoy Lombardi's, I certainly will whenever possible for the rest of my days....incredible. Pros: Best Pizza on earth, great value, quaint and fun Cons: only one location more
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LOMBARDI'S IS #1 in NYC, hands down. 10/1/2003

I used to consider John's Pizzeria the best pizza to be found in NYC, but after sampling the amazingly orgasmic pizza at Lombardi's, my opinion was promptly changed. The crust is delicious, the sauce is robust, and the toppings are out of this world (the pepperoni is my favorite). Don't waste your time in any other NYC pizza places.....head straight to Lombardi's. more
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overrated... 9/25/2003

I consider myself a pizza connoisseur. There is nothing better to me than a great slice of pizza. I went to Lombardi's with high expectations and excitement and was pretty let down. I would say the pizza is good, but definitely not great. To me, Joe's on Carmine/Bleecker is far superior, and the closest thing I have ever had to the, ""perfect slice"". Try it if you are curious, but if you are a pizza snob, be prepared to be disapppointed. I even drank a few beers to see if intoxication would improve my opinion...needless to say, it didn't help. Lastly, you are forced to purchase a pie...they do not offer slices. To me, that's not fair. Pros: serves alcohol, fresh ingredients Cons: no slices, overrated more
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Good but could be better 9/15/2003

as a native nyker, i think Lombardi's fair as one of the tops in the city. however, i do believe they can substantially improve. Yes, i've been there a few occasions and the pizza arrive partially burnt each time and i think that can be overlooked if they just add a bit more of the toppings. Don't know whether the chef is in a rush and not spread enough or thats the norm for their pie. overall, its good but not great. Try Ray's on Prince. Pros: Quick service, simple menu Cons: long wait more
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past its prime 9/4/2003

I've been going to Lombardi's for years n years and in the past couple the drop off has been profound. Crust like cardboard (guys, the brick oven thing is great but set the timer fergod'ssake!!), tasteless mozz. and sauce that 's been sitting in a jar somewhere for too long! overpriced toppings as well. i'M OUT... Do yerself a favor and schlep up to Stromboli on St Marks and 1st ave. They do slices too!! For the el supremo however it's over to Brooklyn @ Dattilios on Old Fulton. Lombardi's? FUGGHEDABOUTIT! more
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awesome pizza 8/28/2003

this place hands down has the best pizza in new york. trust me i've been to dozens of pizza places in the 5 boroughs. people who complain about the burn crust don't understand what a coal burning oven is. that's the beauty of the pizza. it has this wonderful burnt sooty taste that contrasts the sweet pizza sauce. yummy in my tummy. go go enjoy! more
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Go for the History 8/28/2003

I love the reviewer who said that Lombardi's is not ""real NY"" pizza. I guess he doesn't know this is the first pizza place in the USA!!! All the oldest and best NY places were started by ex-Lombardi's employees or cousins, etc. Another clue guys: Pizza is SUPPOSED to be slightly burnt, not the Domino's your used to! Having said that though, the pizza is not that great. Because of it's history, Lombardi's must be compared to the very best places and unfortunately, it doesn't measure up. The best pizza's in the USA are Patsy's on 117th & 1st and Johnny's in Mt. Vernon, NY. Grimaldi's, John's & Lombardi are not even close to these. Lombardi's has a great coal oven, but the crust is too thick and their yeast culture is just not the right flavor for me. Worth a pilgrimage just for the historical atmosphere though. Pros: History, Atmosphere Cons: Too thick, Flavor more
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Burnt Tasteless Shoe 8/24/2003

Well maybe it wasn't that bad, but please what's with all the 9's and 10's? Do only tourists review on Citysearch? I guess I can understand if someone from Timbuktu, like a freshly arrived NYU college kid, who's been eating ketchup and cheese on a frozen pie, rates this place highly. The rest of us are less then impressed. This is not real NY pizza. Real NY pizza is made of delicious sauce, cheap greasy cheese (just the way I like it), and thin, moist and crisp crust. This place's pizza aspires to be ""gourmet"" not ""NY."" Burnt crust, skimpy albeit fresh mozzarella, ok sauce and lousy service, plus a long line (god knows why), make this place a tourist trap. Go to Grimaldi's in Brooklyn for something decent. Skip John's, almost as bad. Cons: food, service, food more
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Burnt 8/13/2003

I tried this place about 5 times and each time I dont get the hype for it. Order the clam pizza if u wanna spend the rest of your night chewing your jaw fall off. IT's just too chewy! A few other times I Ordered just a few toppings and each time it came out burnt. I personally dont enjoy burnt pizza taste and I won't be going back soon. more
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Excellent! 8/13/2003

Hands down, this is the best pizza I've ever had. It was a hot day, but the breeze deck was just what the doctor ordered after a day of schlepping all over Manhattan. And the best surprise? The staff were all very FRIENDLY! I was starting to wonder if I was really in a NYC restaurant...A must if you are in SoHo. Pros: yummy, good portions Cons: crowded, small spaces more
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awesome 8/8/2003

This place lived up to it's ranking, I couldn't stop eating. Service was a little rough and we got stuck back by the pickup counter but who cares- it's a pizza joint! We ate at Johns the day before and it was close, but Lombardi's rules. Pros: pizza, attitude Cons: seating, waiter more
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Give it a try 7/29/2003

I admit, the service is lacking, but you are in New York, so my expectations were low. It took them a while to even acknowledge that I was waiting for a seat, despite the lack of a crowd. However, once I received my pizza, I was impressed. The mozarella was very fresh and the tomatoes and basil mixed perfectly to make a very tasty NY pizza. If you aren't obsessed with great service but good food, I highly recommend it. Pros: Great Taste, Decent Price Cons: Service more
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Don't waste your time ! 7/27/2003

We showed up and waited 30 minutes in line 30 minutes to get our drinks -after we asked twice, the service was the worst I've had in nyc. The pizza was alright nothing to get excited about the crust was burnt , cheese was skimp , I would rather get a slice any where else. Pros: nice neighborhood Cons: bad service more
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the best in rhe word 7/24/2003

this is the pest pizza in the word first of all it is fresh they make pizza infront of you. toppings are fresh Lombardi's pizza looks much better than the others. service is excellent food is excellent atmosphere is excellent. Pros: fresh, delightful, best Cons: crowded more
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Barely edible 7/22/2003

How on earth did this pizza get such good ratings???!!! The crust was burnt and dried out, the toppings were very skimpy and bland, the cheese was barely there, and the sauce was just ok. You will get more satisfaction by eating a frozen pizza from your local grocery store. Also, the salad was disgusting and had far too much vinegar on it. Pros: nada Cons: pizza, long wait for nothing, salad more
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IWWWW! 7/16/2003

This must be the most overrated place I've ever been. The pizza sucks! Totally burnt crust with horrible service. I almost walked out without paying but wanted to be the bigger person and paid for the garbage they call pizza. John's is by far the best pizza. more
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Great pizza! 7/1/2003

I really liked the pizza at Lombardi's. It might be one of the best pizzas I've had in Manhattan. If you're a garlic fan, request for fresh garlic on your pizza, free of charge. Pros: food, price more
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The NYC pizza you've been searching for! 6/30/2003

I've been in the city a few months and I finally found the genuine nyc pizza! I've worked in pizza places n I've eaten all kinds of the stuff and I can honestly say this is the BEST pizza I have ever eaten- the dough is good, the sauce is good, the cheese is good, its just perfect! Only gripe would be the place is a bit small so it might be tough to fit large groups. All in all service is really fast and prices are really fair- great place to bring visitors to nyc! Pros: Fresh toppings, Quick Service Cons: small floorspace more
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Fantastic Fun 6/22/2003

Not being from the city, I was a little intimidated when trying to find a reasonable location to meet my new friends (on-line gamers) for the very first time. Boy, was I ever successful! Lombardi's was such a great place for a few friends to meet. The pizza was the best! The atmosphere lended itself to just such a meeting. The prices were very reasonable. Everyone had a great time! I highly recommend it. (We did make reservations, since we had a group of 8, but had a short wait when arriving a little early.) Pros: Good Food more
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Fantastic Pizza 6/14/2003

Fantastic pizza!!! Dough, sauce and cheese couldn't be put together any better, the pie's flavor was fantastic. Though it's different, Lombardi's is tied as my favorite with DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies in Trenton, NJ. This place is a must for all those who want to tast real pizza!! Go there and stand in line, it'll be worth it. Pros: Pizza Cons: Price more
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  • Opened in 1897 at 53 Spring Street, just down the street from its present location, Lombardi's is one of the city's oldest eateries. Since taking over the space next door, the restaurant has almost...

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  • Hours: Mon 09:00am-05:00pm, Tue 09:00am-05:00pm, Thu 09:00am-05:00pm, Fri 12:00am-11:59pm
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