John's of Times Square

The pizza was a great first slice during my stay, but the real reason for my review is the friendly staff and the fried ravioli! If you stop here please try the ravioli - blew me away. I almost bought a second order for the road.

I will say we had to wait quite a bit for our pizza to arrive because the kitchen got backed up, but it was probably the best pizza we've ever had! Seriously, my husband and I eat pizza ALL THE TIME and were looking for an awesome NYC pizza and this was perfect! I would highly recommend it!

We shared a small traditional with pepperoni. It was a quiet afternoon for the restaurant. Some others around us had ordered salad and they looked really fresh. Service was great and staff was just attentive enough. We would recommend it!

I am from NYC and have never been here until now. This space is beautiful I must say that. Not what I expected when I walked in.The food… well, I think if you look at this place threw the eye or in this case taste buds of a none New Yorker you will love the food here. They serve all the standard New York Pizza shop food you would expect and it is pretty good. For me, it was like I was in a New York-style fast-casual restaurant in Denver Colorado. I will give them high marks for the calamari. Everything else was just slightly above average in a city where I come to expect the best pizza in the world. So if you have come to see a show or just left one stop in for some pizza. I doubt you will be disappointed.

Possibly some of the best pizza I have had in my life. My wife and I came here after a Broadway show on the recommendation of some friends and it did not disappoint. We shared an order of garlic knots and a Pizza Margherita. Prices were very reasonable as well. I would definitely come here again if I ever make it back to NYC.

This place was AMAZING! 6 stars if I could. The pizza was out of this world, and the room was simply gorgeous. The service was also amazing. They just kept bringing us pizza. Overall, an amazing first introduction to New York City.

Great garlic rolls! They were definitely my favorite part. Be mindful that drinks are not refillable, and that your waiter may not be all that attentive. Beautiful artwork and stained glass and plenty of space in the restaurant.

Wait was extremely long (which is to be expected) however the hostess did try to expedite our seating because we were going to a show. The atmosphere was comfy. This building used to be a church and it still holds some of its charm. The pizza was ok nothing hugely spectacular in my opinion. For NYC it was decently priced but it's literally some thin crust pizza and some Italian dishes. I would go back again but I don't think I would brag about how fantastic it is or wait an hour and a half for a table.

From the outside, this looks like a tiny little unremarkable pizza shop just off Times Square. Inside, it used to be a huge church (I believe 70 or 80 years old) that looks like it took up a large part of the center of the city block. Once you get through the entrance and into the main room, you're greeted with 50 foot ceilings topped with a massive beautiful stained glass dome and huge murals covering the walls. Fun to sit up in the "choir loft" if you have the option. Oh, and the pizza is of course simply OUTSTANDING.

Iconic pizza place in mid-town Manhattan. We had two types of pizza that were both good and an antipasta salad that was also tasty although maybe a bit overdressed. Service was pleasant and we were lucky that it wasn't a very busy time, because we didn't have to wait one second for a table. If you're in the city and want a classic New York City pizza experience, I recommend a visit.

Not a bad place if you want to sit and have some pizza. The pasta was not impressive, the sauce was ok. Not quite moms homemade stuff and skimpy servings considering the price. The decor was fun and the service was quick considering the rush we walked in with. Best to stick with the pizza though.

Very nice restaurant. Aesthetics inside are great. My party ordered a pizza and I ordered spaghetti w/ marinara. Pizza was extremely fresh and the pasta was light. Would definitely recommend!

Stopped by here for a treat when spending the afternoon in NY. Appearances are deceiving. This looks tiny until you go inside. What a beautifully repurposed church. Cozy and calming atmosphere. The fired pizza was delightful. Very busy (hello- time square) but delightful staff so sit, relax and don't rush yourself.

As a Chicagoan, aside from deep dish, we still know pizza and this place didn’t do it for me. Hot, thin crust, plenty of mozzarella, greasy but lacks flavor? Great pizza should be good as is without all the condiments on the table, but yet here I was reaching for them. I went here at the recommendation of a tour guide that it was the “the best” thin crust pizza in New York. I should have held him to that.

We stopped here our first night in NYC. It was recommended to us by a friend. The wait time to get a table wasn’t bad. We were sat next to the restrooms and weren’t given a high chair because we were at a booth, we were told. The food was fine. Since we were sitting off to the side it was as if we were forgotten. We asked for our check from random servers since ours only seemed interested in taking care of the 6 person table, as if our dining experience and tip didn’t matter. Overall it was an okay experience and we may or may not go back.

Decent pizza for Times Square. It's a huge place so even if it's crowded and there's a line, you will probably get seated without too much wait (depends on your party size). You won't be seated until everyone j there. Service was friendly, if not overly attentive. The calamari appetizer was tasty. We didn't enjoy the garlic bread, possibly because we got it without cheese.

Excellent pizza here and a pretty good price for times square. We got seated quickly and our pizza came out without too much of a wait. While we waited we enjoyed the stained glass ceiling above the main dining room and the story of the restaurant. A run down church into a pizza place, I've seen them before and I never get tired of visiting. I'll come back to John's of I'm in town.

Always heard how great New York pizza is and this place proves it. The building is a former church with beautiful stained glass. Make sure you go to the middle of the room and look up. We ordered vodka martinis and they had olives stuffed with blue cheese, YUM!

This place is bigger than it looks from the outside. This place is very very busy so if you want pizza from this place I would not be rushing. The chicken wings were great. Tasted really good. The pizza was ok. It was thin but it was hard to hold the pizza. It was wet in the middle, more than I would generally like. It tasted good but the texture was not great. This pizzeria is bustling so it’s vibrant and lots of energy. I would recommend this place a try especially before a show since it’s steps from most of the theaters.

Great pizza!!!! You have a wait but hey they are not famous for nothing!!! The kids loved this place!! We had some mixed drinks and they where okay (this is not why you go there)! Can’t wait for come back!

We ordered a pepperoni and black olive large pizza and when it came the slices were big enough to feed 3 people. It was delicious and the crust had a bit of a crunch to it. We loved it!

We shared a small traditional with pepperoni. It was a quiet afternoon for the restaurant. Some others around us had ordered salad and they looked really fresh. Service was great and staff was just attentive enough. We would recommend it!

It was legit one of the best pizzas I had in my life. I definitely recommend it to anyone travelling or living in New York. Will definitely go back next time I am in New York!

Love Johns! It’s located in an old church. Try the sausage bites! Any pizza you get here is going to be great. Thin crust deliciousness!

My mum and I visited John's with a friend whilst my father and sister were at a broadway show. Our friend had been to John's with her husband many years prior and recalled the good quality of the food. Despite the busy nature of the restaurant with almost every table full, we were seated and served promptly. I thoroughly enjoyed my pasta, and my mum and friend really enjoyed the pizza. If I were to come back to New York I would most definitely dine again.

While I generally stay away from Manhattan pizza, John's is surprisingly good. The building itself is fantastic as it is an old tabernacle building. My nephews love it here. The pizzas are very good.

Seriously, best pizza. We had a tour guide recommend this place. I thought I didn't like NYC style pizza until this place. The building is an old church building, so lots of cool things inside. We were here on a Friday night-busy. If you order anything other than pizza it is pretty quick to come out. If you order a pizza prepare to wait. They do whole pie, not by the slice. They also charge per topping whether you do it on half the pizza or the whole thing. So it also can be pricey, but what isn't in this city?