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John's of 12th Street

302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
$$
Italian

ZipPicks Awards

Best Lasagna in East Village Best Family Friendly Italian in East Village

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

John's of 12th Street 8.3
East Village
A historic East Village red-sauce institution serving old-school baked lasagna in a cozy, scene-y dining room. It’s the kind of place locals return to for the same comforting flavors and warm neighborhood energy year after year.
Must-Try Dishes: Baked lasagna, Chicken parmigiana, Meatballs with ricotta
Scores:
Value: 8 Service: 7.9 Consistency: 8.6 Food Quality: 8.5 Atmosphere: 8.1 Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: A legacy red-sauce spot where lasagna stays true to form.
Who should go: Fans of classic Italian-American comfort.
When to visit: Early dinner to dodge peak waits.
What to order: Baked lasagna, chicken parm, house meatballs.
Insider tip: Sit in the front room for the liveliest old-NYC feel.