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Lombardi's in New York is a three star restaurant. Check out this affordable place in the Tribeca area. It's known for its pizza. It's been awarded the 10 Best NY Pizza award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features delivery. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a lot of pizza around NYC and I must admit that I was sceptical that such atouristy place as lombardi's could have great pizza. but I was oh so wrong. While not the best pizza i've ever...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I were visiting the city walking around exploring the different neighborhoods. We had dim sum in Chinatown and decided to walk to Little Italy. We decided to spend the latter part of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to eat here for dinner during our trip to new york. Being a person that used to work with pizza, i don't have much of an interest in pizza, don't care to eat it, smell it, or be around it. But...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! Meatballs on pizza! Life doesn't get better than that. Thanks to Yelp.com our whole trip to New York was filled with "Good Eats". THANK YOU YELP!I LOVE NY!!!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How historical! Incidentally, this is the first pizzeria in the US. I read in a Lonely Planet guide that this was the oldest pizzeria in the city. I concluded that if it's the oldest, there must be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After watching a show on the Travel Channel about pizzas and my NYC trip coming near, my friend and I decided to try Lombardi's Pizza. It surely wasn't the best pizza had in NYC. It was dry,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good pizza!!! Definitely one of the top pizzas in New York. The crust is thin, the sauce is flavorful, and the cheese is right on. I found that the dough had a slight salty taste, which wasn't...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I went now a few times (friends and family visiting and wanting to give them NYC pizza) and each time I am less impressed. Now, that is not to say that the food isn't good, its just that it...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had always heard about the great Lombardi's pizza so my husband and I decided to give it a try when we were in town. I just couldn't believe it. It reminded me so much of those pizza kits you get at...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place claims it's the best in NYC and appears on many top 10 pizza place lists. What can I say? Average american pizza. No better than pizza hut as far as I'm concerned.See my review of John's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing pizza! The sauce is delicious. I wish they delivered to California =)The only downside to this place was the tiny bathroom - I could barely fit in there!IMPORTANT TIP: They only take cash!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is more of a tourist attraction. If you want authentic Neapolitan, artisan pizza, you're at the wrong place. Service is pretty good and fast. The pizza is standard. Like Sbarro's as one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok. My friends and I got a classic margherita and it was good. I think I had higher expectations since it's Lombardis. The crust was chewy and crispy but it just seemed like something was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, over 700 reviews. I'll just add to the chorus here to say the pies here are incredible, the service super attentive, and the atmosphere is great for all ages.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone and their mother's co-worker's cousin's mother-in-law's step brother talks about Lombardi's like it's the BEST pizza in the world. It's not!After all I've read and heard about it from reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah. it is awesome. pizza. Minus the long wait though.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really had not found a pizza place in Manhattan that I would be a repeat customer of (bearing in mind I rarely eat pizza so am quite inexperienced in this genre). I will definitely be returning to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short and sweet. The best pizza I have ever had. Better than John's Pizza on Bleecker and better than anything in Brooklyn.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still a darn good pizza but has lost some quality after the expansion. I'm not sure if the increased volume/turnover is what's caused it but it's not quite as good as it was back in the day. We still...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was definitely an okay experience, but I've certainly had better pizza and have had better ambiance. The ingredients were good, but it just didn't quite come together fully. Also, wasn't a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have seen the top of the pizza mountain, and it is Lombardi's! Oh my god. It's not the cheapest, but this old-school place is the perfect venue for out of town guests to experience how good pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's is good for its convenient location-close to Chinatown, Soho and subway station 6.Some friends and I ordered a 8 slicer with various toppings. I'd say that the pizza was alright. Nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made a pilgrimage from Chicago to Lombardi's during a New England trip this summer. Thank you, Lombardi's, thank you. It was so ridiculously good -- the crust was fantastic, and yes -- that sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Lombardi's is what you get if Grimaldi's looked at itself in the mirror. Everything is opposite. I prefer the pizza at Grimaldi's because it is baked better. The pizza here comes out limpy and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An NYC classic. Don't bother coming here with locals, just wait until your friends come to visit and want to taste NYC pizza. It's right in little italy and they use fresh ingredients from local...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
COULD NOT wait to eat at this place! It's definitely a NY pizza place you want to check out. I read on the menu that this place was the first licensed pizza place in America. We actually didn't wait...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in town. I usually have to wait 30-45 minutes to get the table. But it's worth to wait. My favorite is Pizza with fresh Mozilla.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the pizza here is abosoulty one of the best i ever had..
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place must have a great PR person. I am so tired of these so-called great pizza parlors that offer a terrible pie. I ordered a margherita pizza w/extra garlic and here is the lowdown:Virtually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really think it's the sauce. They put crack in it or something, it's soooooooooooooooo good. I could taste the clean tomato flavor and fresh basil really takes it to the next step. Simplicity at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in NoLita, being America's very first pizzeria (founded in 1905) and uber popular with locals and tourists alike, this spot has all the makings for some tasty and authentic coal oven baked NY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg...i never thought i would like thin crust pizza. i loved it all...the sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage and of course the crust! it was sooo good...i'll be back! it was a great lunch and perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this thin crust pizza! I had the pepperoni and the place was packed (it was a nice weekend spring day) and it was so mouthwateringly delicious! When I am next in the area I will return!
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You've heard great things - it is worth a try. Pleasant ambience & service, and very good pizza. Is it "the best in nyc". Who knows, but I think it is a fair contender.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say I'm quiet disappointed with the pizza... This always happens when you have too high of expectations.. I've been wanting to come here forever..We have party of 8.. on a sunday evening.....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Giving it a 3-star because after going based on recommendations, it is wise not to go when your on the verge of being very hungry. We had a long wait with the gazillion of other people and bus load of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking around Little Italy a few years ago and the craving for Pizza hit. Unfortunately I had no guide book and no one to call for advice. What does one do in this situation, go to the nearest...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love their pizza.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here yesterday for the first time in my quest for the perfect pizza. This place is probably the best pizza I've ever had. My tip is to try the Clam Pie. It's basically just the crust of the pizza...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited this pizza place as we wanted to try some NY-style pizza and what better place to try it than at the first pizza place in America!We came in late (around 10 PM) for some dinner and there was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
average of 689 reviews tell you the truth. Yes, I am a fan of this SUPER THIN brick oven pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a PIZZA pie! Lovely coal oven made crust, slightly sweet tomato sauce, salty mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of freshly chopped basil. Classic! The homemade Caesar salad with thin shavings...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very overrated..the wait was long (as expected) and the service was just ok..the pizza wasn't the best, nor was it that tasty (to me at least).. Heck I'd choose little Caesars over this! Two salads,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is not bad, but it could definitely be better. My friends and I shared a 14 inch and it was more than enough for us 3 girls. We got half ricotta cheese with meatballs and the other half with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious pizza with great crust and homemade mozzerella made just down the street. Throw that in with all of the history and aura of the place and you have a damn good pie.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Will never go here again.Reason we went was to try the 'Great Lombardi's!'They is nothing in this place that to write home about. 1. The pizza was nasty 2. cheese tearing from the crust as you pull...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Had to tack on an extra star, since I had a slice of margherita pizza during Scott's Pizza tour and this slice was much better than my first visit! Still not the best pizza in the world but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So... when I was told we were going for NY pizza, I immediately thought yummy greasy cheesy pizza. Not the case at Lombardi's. We ordered two large cheese pizzas, and two house salads. I must say, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's for those who aren't aware is the countries first Pizzeria, seriously, it's history. Although it has been continuously running from the very beginning they must have changed hands or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi Pizza is not Superbowl championship worthy like its namesake. I was expecting a big greasy piece of New York style pizza, but this was more gourmet. It was pretty good, but not what I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza & Beers Equals tons of good-natured fun.I heard Lombardis was good but become a true convert when I sampled some myself.Nothing fancy but the restaurant has lots of family-owned shop character...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was able to sneak in before the rush and get seated almost immedietly. I enjoyed the pie, a great thin crust, prices were reasonable and I could have saved more if I opted out of the 16 inch pizza,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza. Fortunate enough to not have to wait long to get seated. Good, fast service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't the best pizza I've ever had but it was really good. The service was quick and the result was a really tasty pizza. I was worried that I'd walked into a tourist trap, but the food surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know this is the first pizza place in NY and I have mad respect for such a thing, but first does not mean best. This place did not come near the best in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, this pizza is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! What is not to love here? I'm not even a big pizza lover, but I love this place!! Hubby and I split a 14" pizza, half and half with our favorite toppings. But then, he took a piece of mine and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza is good but you can ONLY get pizza (no hero's, etc). They are also a little pricey...I've found that the attitude is a little pretentious for a Pizza joint...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow is this place delicious or what!?!?!??!?672 others have reviewed it I see.........Hmmmmm......It's great! Now go read my other reviews. :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very impressed with this restaurant! First of all, the restaurant itself is quite small, so you should definitely go during the random hours on a weekday. I got there on a Saturday around 3 and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best thin crust on the East Coast? Gotta try it, right? I arrive and there's already a line out the door...I'm thinking to myself..."G'damn@*#($#@tourist trap"...but that's just it! How can the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
big time ny pizza. sausage and pepp was killer. clam white sauce was a little diff, but def slammin' as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm REALLY torn as to how to rate this pizza. In short, the four of us split two pizzas of which two of the slices I had were 3 stars at best, but the slice I had from the cheese pizza was perhaps the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So when I was recommended by a friend to visit Lombardi's and then our bus tour guide also recommended Lombardi's, I felt compelled to go. I went with a group of 7 friends on a Sunday night, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, the best pizza Ive had in my life!!! The thin crust was delicious. The sause and cheese were glorious as well! We had the meatball and jalepenos, my mouth was watering upon its arrival and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok! Ok! So I cannot not review Lombardi's. First off, the pizza was well worth the wait. Which did take forever to get a table because you cannot be seated unless your entire party is with you. So...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first off... YES!! I AM THE 666th REVIEW!!!okay, now for the pizza. we got the small original, which is basically a margarita, it was really good. Cheese and sauce was very fresh and the crust was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a perfectly nice dinner here, but I have to be honest. While tasty, I don't think it's the must-have pizza that so many people think it is. There are so many excellent pizza places in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my friend (who just went to NY the week before me) said if I wanted NY pizza, I had to go to Lombardi's to get truly authentic pizza. With that in mind, and having a big group with small wallets...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although this place has turned into a tourist attraction, I admit it's delicious. My boyfriend and I ordered a large margherita pizza and finished it with no problem.My biggest problem was the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Want a splendid pie,Pizza-pizza pie,Every minute, every second,buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.Want a splendid pie,Pizza-pizza pie,Every minute, every second,buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.Pepperoni and green...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! To be fair, I've never had Grimaldi's or Spumoni. I guess you could say Lombardi's was my first "NY Pizza Parlor" experience and it was pretty touristy, but I guess that was to be expected.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Many say that Lombardi's is the quintessential NY Pizza. Maybe, but I'd rather stick with Lou Malnatti's Chicago pizza that I get shipped in flash-frozen. That beats the bland Lombardi's pizza, with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sauteed Garlic Spinach, Wild Mushrooms, and Sweet Italian Sausage all on top of a thin crust original pizza = Delicious! I loved the mozzarella, and the slices were huge! We shared a large pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Freshly made and prepared using quality ingredients for every order. The Sweet Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, and green peppers was magnifico! Delicious oozing mozzarella and thin crust baked in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Right after our meal in ChinaTown, we walk to Little Italy to look around so I made a joke to my friend about let go try Lombardi's pizza because we are so close by. Anyway she say yes and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
not that great. doesnt live up to the hype. bunch of weirdos in there.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Original pizza parlor is what Lombardi's Pizza is dubbed with. They should also be dubbed with "BOMB ASS PIZZA PARLOR". I've heard a lot of good things about Lombardi's Pizza and finally, after my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading these reviews i had mixed feelings, my expectations kept going up and down and I decided to go to the restaurant with no expectations at all. I'm a born and raised New Yorker and found...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had NY pizza here and there around California, but Lombardi's is so far the BEST! I have yet to try Joe's or Grimaldi's, but from what I've heard Lombardi's is the best. The crust was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The oldest pizzeria in America and still the best of the big 4 traditional sit down joints in NYC (Lombardi's, Grimaldi's, Patsy's, John's). Add garlic!
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a food basis, this is as good as pizza gets. Thin crust coal pizza that is a joy to finish instead of left over and sauce that perfectly balances sweet and savory that is the essence of tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh the mother of NY pizza...it should have been much better. Went here with some friends awhile back and got a regular 18" pie. The fresh mozzarella was good but not great, the sauce was tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a San Franciscan so you can take my pizza review with a grain of Parmesan... I really enjoyed Lombardi's. Here in SF my favorites are Pizzeria Delfina, Little Star Pizza, and Zachary's of Oakland....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like this is a place where tourists go. None of my New York friends who grew up in the city likes this place. For me, the taste of Lombardi's pizza was ok. Nevertheless, I was happy that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a city full of big name pizzerias, Lombardi's, alongside Joe's and Grimaldi's, arguably has the greatest reputation. While I'm an avid supporter of trying less established eateries who do not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I started working in the city, I've been to all the so called amazing pizza places. Lombardi's, Joe's, Grimaldi's, and Ray's (the actual one) I'll tell you why I like this the best. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't need to go into the story of Lombardi's. This place is the first, the pioneer, the original in New York pizza. If your a lover of pizza pie, then you HAVE to go here. The line will be out the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't expect customer service here to be good. They can be pretty mean at times. This place...it's all about hype, hype, hype. Giant lines will attract people. This place has decent pizza. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's. The first pizzeria in America. The first time I've taken my love to and ordered a pizza pie, now that's amore! I still remember the way she looked. Beautiful, sexy, and oh, so sexy. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's is very high quality pizza with only a few things that could use improvement. Three problems:1)The cheese is a thin and sporadic, I get that this is the old Italian way of making pizza, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on an early Sunday evening...so there was no long wait for myself and my sweetcheeks. We had the bruschetta as an appetizer, good, but I've had better. (Sounds pretentious, but I have....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Presented as one the best pizza places in the city by numerous reviews and through word of mouth, I had high expectations for Lombardi's that, sadly, weren't warranted in my opinion. Yes, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Umm, eww. This pizza is disgusting. The crust was like cardboard - tasteless and extremely chewy! It actually hurt my teeth to bite it! I got delivery and the pizza actually arrived almost cold. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's pizza is delicious. It's one of the best examples of NY style pizza. But keep in mind, the line to get in is insane (at any time of day or night). They only sell pizza by the pie (not by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best pizza I have ever had. You have not had real pizza until you've tried this place. First pizzeria in the country and definitely the best....which is probably why it's been here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my first visit, my thoughts were that this place must be busy all the time considering they were the first pizzeria. We just had to wait 15 minutes.I ordered traditional and that was the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so delicious and dependable that I've been visiting or ordering out for the past 8 years. Their delivery is a great service, and their pizza is one of the great freezer-friendly foods....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for the full review with pics:http://tastychomps.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-york-adventure-day-2-part-3-of.htmlFriday July 1812:32PMLuckily after finishing up our banh mi from Banh Mi Saigon, we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I'm on pizza patrol, I walked by Lombardi's and wondered why they weren't on the New York mag list. There is no doubt that they should be. The oldest pizza joint in the city and still FAB. $7...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's was NYC's first pizzeria and they have been cranking pizzas out of their coalfired oven for over a century. They have certainly perfected their craft. This pizza is as good as it gets. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally came here at the request of a tourist-friend last Friday night. When we arrived I noted the amount of people waiting outside to be seated and then I got really mad at myself for not having...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the wait really wasn't that bad for a friday night. We had one drink at the bar and our table was ready. The service was attentive and fast. The crust was perfect but the toppings were a bit lacking....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As the first New York pizzeria, I guess I expected more.I have to say the breadstick and salad were decent and the pizza was good, but I wasn't exactly WOWed by the dining experience. But as a visitor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am fan now since tasting their pizza and will be back for more. The fresh ingredients they use makes for a great slice.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great pizza! Definitely in my top 10 here in the US. Perfect crust, just the right amount of toppings. We only waited 20 minutes for a table on a Saturday night which was a pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the wait, this place is the tops. As a table of 6, we thought that getting 1 large and 1 medium pizza would be more than enough - but we ended up another large because we were than hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here is very good but for some reason I remember the salad I had being better. It was a giant salad with tomatoes and tons of mushrooms. The dressing was great too. As for the pizza, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Summer vacation in NYC in July 2009. Had to try the first Pizza in USA. We ordered 3 Pizzas The White pizza , clam and garlic pizza, and half cheese and half pepperoni, mushroom and olive. The Crust...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is good pizza. It is not 'the best in the world" or even "the best in NYC", but it is good. I will not name places with better pizza, lest you think I am an undercover yelping agent for them, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is review 621 for Lombardi's, so I really have no idea what it is that I can add to the collection (not that it's going to stop me from at least writing something.) No trip to New York City is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely some of the best pizza I have ever had. I have not had much New York pizza, but I know what I like in a pizza. There was a short line when we got there between 4:30 and 5 on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it really is the best. In living here over five months I have sought after the best, most "New York" pizza out there. This one has the history and the taste to back it up. There are a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! The pizza is delicious and dont forget to walk to the back to check out the original coal oven. If its not too busy they will even let you step behind the counter for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When visiting NYC, a few locals took us out here to taste what real NY style pizza should taste like. This is by far the best pizza I've had. My fiance is from Chicago and prefers deep dish pizza but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best pizza I've ever had!!. I ate here when I visited NY last year and it was yummy!. I had the pepperoni pizza with coke, service was good, it's in Little Italy so it's in the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't live up to my expectations. I guess I was looking for a crispier crust with more bubbling and a darker charred bottom. I'll have to continue my search for my fav pizza . I might have to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If this is the best pizza you have ever ever had, let me take you to St. Louis and I can find a few better spots (and a lot more in San Fran).The pizza was solid, but it aasn't amazing and certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in the middle of a quest to find my favorite New York pizza places, and this one is pretty great. Not overwhelmingly awesome, but it satisfies my pizza cravings.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered a small pizza with garlic spinach and calamata olives for delivery. They gave a delivery window of 40 minutes, but it arrived in 20. The pizza was still hot, the crust crisp and thin and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I haven't been to a lot of NYC pizza places, but Lombardi's seems like the real deal for NY thin crust. Cooked in its original coal-burning oven, the pizza is crispy, fresh, and vibrant....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good pizza--great spinach, decent cheese and crust--though not mindblowing. Patsy's in Chelsea provides a better overall dining experience. The bread sticks at Lombardi's were really bad-- plain,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally delicious. Slightly pricey but that probably comes with the territory.Went on a Saturday night around 7 and there was a 20-30 minute wait for 2 of us. We were seated pretty much true to what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the "must eat" things in NYC for us was PIZZA. Before going, I pondered long and hard, trying to figure out what pizza place to hit up. It seemed like everyone had "the best pizza in NYC"....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A New York Classic, you must try their thin crust. Get a pitcher of beer and a pie and enjoy yourself. Worth the wait, also those in search of the best New York pizza should try Bleeker Street Pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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I absolutely love Lombardi's pizza. No one other pizza shop can compare to their pizza. There is just something about it that makes me want to eat the whole pizza myself!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've heard of NY pizza, I've been told this place is the shit and it is the SHIT! I mean, in a good way =DWe had a group of 5 people and ordered two salads and two smalls and it was plenty....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmm. Short trip to NYC and decided to try out some of the local pizza (couldn't make it to Brooklyn). This place had spectacular pizza. The servers were beyond nice. Skip the salads, they are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent thin crust pizza with fresh motzarella and basil. We got pepperoni, but next time I'd like to try sausage (or meatball?) it looked really good on another table. The ceasar salad is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very good! Fresh ingredients and perfect crust! Wow! Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a four hour bus ride, I have one thing on my mind: FEED STOMACH. And this was my first stop in NYC, conveniently located between the Lucky Star bus stop and the Marriott where we stayed. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This will be Yelp review stop number one for my June 2009 New York trip. I've been to NYC numerous times, but my friend and I decided to primarily dedicate this trip to deliciousness. Naturally, some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked my Lombardi's dinner the other night. We arrived at the busy hour of 8pm on a Friday night and the place was packed ... so packed that I ended up hanging out in the nearby playground...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Pizza is the real deal!The place is packed though,so its best to make a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't think there's anything for me to praise about this place after 500 reviews on Yelp. The freshest ingredient thin crust pizza I've ever had in US. Cash only.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Essential stop when in NY, if for nothing else but the history. The pizza is wonderful. Truly. I'm not sure any place can claim "best pizza on the planet" but this is definitely one of my favorites by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just because it's the oldest pizzeria in New York doesn't make it "the best pizza in the world!" That's quite the claim, and Lombardi's sadly couldn't back it up. The portions are big and it's very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hearing about New York style think crust pizza for years have really gotten me to think about actually trying it for once. I can be honest and tell you that this place is worth the hype. Putting a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way overrated. I've had better pizza in Houston of all places. The sauce was a disappointment. Move along, nothing to see here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good! The history behind the oven is worth 4 stars by itself. The sauce, cheese (fresh mozzarella from Alleva Dairy mmmm) and crust are perfect. This is the best pizza I've had yet - you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely had to try this place when I visited during Spring Break.DELICIOUS! good thing we had a reservation because the place was busy. i loved the crust and the toppings were delicious. no wonder...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care if this is a tourist trap and I have to wait an hour to sit or if it's over-hyped like some people say, YOUR WRONG! This is in the top 5 of pizza pies I've ever had. Simply awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delivery is where it's at. They have a HUGE delivery area in Manhattan and the pizza always comes hot and delicious. I get to enjoy the pizza without having to deal with the crowds, the wait time, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, make sure you bring cash. This place doesn't take creds and that's fine - that's New York for you. But between the pizza and the sangria, you'll want to be sure you got cash.Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! We must have came on the perfect day, because there wasn't even a wait! We sat down and got a pepperoni and the famous clam pie. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Moly! I think I had a little bite of heaven last night. Lombardi's Pizza was on our list of things to try in the city on yesterday's spontaneous food tour. It's a tourist magnet, which makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza was amazing! They really know how to make a good pie! And the price is very reasonable and the service was great! the waiter was cute and very friendly. The only thing is that their Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Grimaldi 's pizza. The wait was much shorter as the restaurant is larger and better equipped to handle large crowds. Ordering the homemade red bell pepper topping is a must. For dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's wasn't anything that I expected! But it was great! I was hoping for the greasiest NY style pizza I had ever had. However, Lombardi's is more of a gourmet style pizza place that seems to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hm, I don't know what the big deal about Lombardi's is. Our three-topping pizza was $25 (italian sausage, meatball (beef/pork) and mushroom) and each glass of Sangria was $7. The Sangria was heavy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe because I'm from Cali I don't know what good pizza is (although there are fabulous places here like mozza), I thought this place was amazing. I loved how they cut the mozzarella directly from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to eat pizza at this place, because I've heard so much about it. However, it was quite disappointing. This place is seriously overrated. If this is what original pizza is supposed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like how this place looks and feels. Just a really good pizza place. I'd definitely switch between this place and johns on Bleecker.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite the delicious pizza. It's up there in my top 3.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, before reviewing this place I looked at other reviews and was intrigued. Yelp reviews are interesting because one person will give a place 2 or 3 stars and then someone else will give the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm debating on whether I should rate some other pizza places down.The reason why I say this is because the pizza places that I go to in California who serve thin crust pizza are typically loaded with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum NY pizza! Four slices at the time was a bit over the full limit but hey, indigestion is a small price to pay for happiness.The meatball topping was awesome! I feel bad for not finishing all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything you've heard about this place is true. Great coal oven, thin crust pizza with fresh mozzarella. I don't come here as often as I'd like, but I bring everyone who comes to visit. Expect at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's is an institution. Every time I have visitors in from out of town, i take them here for a real Little Italy experience - The pizza is out of this world. I recommend trying the meatball...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's was unimpressive. Don't get me wrong. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't especially good, either.I should probably start with what I expected before going to Lombardi's: a ridiculous wait, rude...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I hadn't planned on stopping by here during my little weekend jaunt up to the city (too many "meh" reviews for it on Yelp), but I happened to be in SoHo and craving pizza when I turned the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This classic NYC foodie landmark, has consistently good pizza. No bells, whistles or fancy sauces just great quality ingredients with a perfect crust every time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did someone say REAL pizza?
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A true New York pizza. Delicious. Crisp coal-oven crust. Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.It's worth coming here for the experience of eating at the very first pizza establishment in New York.On the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Compared to other thin-crust pizza places in the rest of the country, Lombardi's has a distinct flavor that separates it from the rest. My theory is that it's all in the ingredients. I ordered the 14"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if chicago, california, and new york pizzas got in a huge fight, i would save chicago pizza and make it the winner. i've been waiting to try this new york pizza and when i did, i thought pizza is just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the legendary Lombardi's. Allegedly the first pizza place in America (and more importantly, the first pizza place in New York), Lombardi's stands as a monument to the city's favorite food.While...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's is the pizza by which all other coal oven pizza* should be measured. Not only because of the deliciously crispy crust or the incredible decadence of the white pie (seriously excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very poor service. Regardless of the quality of food, I would have to give this place a NEGATIVE FIVE stars. This is a service industry. No matter what the hype about the food is, poor service is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here back on April 4th while I was visiting NY. Being an out of towner, I had no idea where to go, so naturally, I yelped this joint and it turned out to be GREAT!!My girlfriend and I stayed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I def. thought the pizza was stellar at this place! They do pizza NY style, like it's meant to be, with a perfect crisp on the outside and soft on the inside crust, the freshest sauce, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MJ's Star : 4Price : Pizza (small) $15.50, (large) $19.50, Two topping $5, beer $6 (except Tip & Tax)
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My pizza philosophy is that if it's good pizza, it doesn't need any fancy/special toppings. Good cheese and sauce can be hard to come by.Lombardis gets it right. Add a pitcher of beer and I'm a happy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from Chicago, so prefer my hometown deep dish above all. However, if I can't have that, give me Lombardi's any time. It happens to be my neighborhood pizza joint (that and the Ray's on Prince),...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a lactose intolerant, I was pleasantly surprised that I could finally enjoy pizza without the cheese. I ordered a small pie with the sauteed spinach and sliced tomatoes and it was the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's gives you every reason to hate it. First they are super busy, making you wait at least 15 min on their slowest days. They don't take reservarions, nor they take credit cards. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They delivered. They found me at my bar.They won me over.good crustgood saucegood cheesegood pizza. to be honest, my boyfriend ordered the pizza and i ate it not knowing it was from lombardis- told...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You would think an hour and a half wait for a pizza would be to long.....you would be wrong.Have a bud....or two while you wait,people watch,you don't see this much action down at your local branch of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. As a californian- visiting new york...this was my 2nd round of pizza's and it was dELISH! The servers were awesome- the wait was a bit long but it was definitely worth the wait....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm.... there's no pizza like a pizza from New York! I'm from California, Bay Area to be exact... and realized there is no better pizza than New York's (well.. unless you go to Chicago and try their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Although it proclaims itself as "America's first pizzeria," the pizza-making process has definitely improved since Lombardi's inception. I came here with high hopes and ended up disappointed by my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's pizza is spot on! I really can't think of a single complaint I have about this restaurant. I showed up here with three other friends around 7:30 expecting to have to wait a long time to get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard Lombardi's was the first pizza place in the US, so I had to go check it out. To be honest, I was thinking it merely survived based on that reputation and that its pizzas would be good, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have been to New York *a lot* and have tried many pizza places, desperately seeking the quintessential pie. And, I have been mightily disappointed, until tagging along with some co-workers to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's got that coal oven thing going on - which is pretty cool. A good pizza, you know its like the original, but I've always thought its the poor student that doesn't surpass the master. You can do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this might just be the best pizza in the city. i have tried Maffei, but Lombardi's definitely tops that. only downside is that it is pretty pricey for a pizza. $18.50 for a large pie $6 for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally having a Lombardi's pie is similar, I imagine, to sleeping with a hot girl you've been eying for a while."Hey, hot girl," you say to her after you've cleaned yourself up, "that was nice. That...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely can get busy but go early for lunch and you should not have to wait. I always order the Gennaro's Original Margarita pizza which is as good as it gets. If you have room for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to New York, you have to eat at Lombardi's! Great pizza, some very unique pies, and absolutely delicious. When people came to visit me in NY, I took them here.The downside is it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's Thin New York Pizza was so-so. We ordered the red sauce pizza with half of Pepperoni & Ricotta and half of Homemade sausage and Red Onions. I wish Lombardi's spread the toppings more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love lombardi's! The BEST thin crust pizza out there! I honestly think that they should open a west coast branch! mMmMMmmMm... Whatever it is that you decide to order, make sure you put extra...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definite must when visiting Manhattan. The pie is made in their coal oven, so the crust is crispy and bubbled. I never heard of this place until one of my friends that lives in the east coast told me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Compared to Grimaldi's in Brooklyn, this place rocks because you don't have to wait in a 2 hour line, (literally.) you're not squished while trying to eat your pizza, and the pizza tastes just as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we waited in the line. the people watching was priceless.my favorite was the portly man in front of us, he had on a safari hat with fans built in to it. and he kept swaying back in forth and saying,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like this place is more of a tourist destination than a local favorite. There is usually a wait, and the host doesn't seem like he knows how to handle it. There was a slight drizzle the day I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's most definitely a "When in *names place*" kind of thing. Two things worth mentioning - Pizza here is amazing. They only accept cash but have an ATM located inside and outside.From what I hear,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate the pizza here so fast I didn't even taste it. Only from my post food burp was I able to piece together the delicious flavors of my sausage and red pepper topping as well as the fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost every best of NY pizza arguments have this pizza shop somewhere in the mix and who can not have them not in your top 5. Depending on the day your wait will be anywhere from 30 minutes - 1 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to go here for historical reasons. The major downside is that there is probably always a line of people waiting for a seat. The pizza was pretty damn good though. The best ever? Probably not but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm tasty.I usually try to avoid tourist traps, but I've come to the conclusion that any pizza place in Manhattan is probably somewhat of a tourist trap. Sometimes you just have to go with it and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's pizza is not that great, to call it overrated is a understatement as I don't seee how much of good points in the pizza and how it got to be overrated.Many people I have spoke to have said...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very very good pizza and friendly service. I didn't like being stuck in the dingy basement though.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always skeptical about pop/tourist joints as I find the experience redundant... under-tipped and unhappy wait staff mixed in with an extended wait both outside and inside the restaurant and in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lombardis pizza. Great sauce and cheeses, and the toppings are very fresh (especially the Italian sausage). If you can, ask to sit upstairs, because the basement is kind of depressing. Here's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A NY institution!! Loved the pizza, mozzarella and tomato app and they were nice to us with our newborn in tow - luckily he slept the whole time. Skip the sangria though and stick with beer....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Remember when I said Lombardi's was the best pizza in the world?Well I wasn't lying.The pizza just get better and better the more you go..Okay,I know I've been to Lombardi's more than 25 times but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why this place is so highly recommended. The pizza came out lukewarm. We had to send it back to get it reheated. It came back warmer but the crust was burnt (which we knew would happen). Even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great pizza!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza, pitchers of beer, but go for lunch. This place was overcrowded with tourists and kids at 9:00pm on a Saturday. I know, bad time to go anywhere, but I think its more of a lunchtime...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eating Lombardi's pizza the day after is like a bad one night stand. That stuff is good when it's hot and you first taste it on the first night, but try and warm that thing up the next day and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now im a girl from texas and may not know the best pizza but I would like to think I have a good palate for it. We eat it all the time and my husband makes a great one himself. The pizza tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pizza connoisseur here... been everywhere, worked at 6 italian restaurants. great tasting pizza, not even close to the best though! great place!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had to have some pizza while in the Big Apple so tonight's dinner was dedicated to Lombardi's. There was less than a 5 minute wait for our party of 3 tonight...and that was at prime dinner eating...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty pizza. The location was easy to find too considering this is my first time visiting NYC. I wish they could let you order by the slice because I really wanted to sample a little bit of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still good!Came by on the first 65 degree in New York city on a Sunday- beautiful day to be in Manhattan and along with 10,000 other non-Manhattaners. We waited about 10minutes for gooey...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best pizza yet to touch my lips.I heard about this place from many of my friends. I was surprised by the amount of recommendations to visit one place so I figured it was a sign.After shopping all...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My three friends and I shared a large pepperoni and meatball pizza and it was delicious with a very reasonable price (around $20-25 depending on toppings). The service was very friendly and attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an institution in pizza eating and if I were ranking it in any other citiy, you'd be looking at a 5 star pie.Unfortunately this is New York and there are some better options out there. Crust...
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From JFK to Lombardi's everytime Im in NY, twice a year. Order a pie, eat at the park, give the rest to someone sitting there. Love it. Best Pizza Ever!! Order it with Ricott and Meatball, can't beat it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the tourists, long wait, and all the hype, this place lives up as the best pizza in Manhattan - truly great NYC style thin crust in what is only a few coal ovens (they are outlawed but...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm honestly not sure what the buzz is about--It's a spot I can say I have tried once--which was definitely enough! So we had reservations and we still had to wait an extra 30mins to be seated, it...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a cut on the roof of my mouth so I didn't enjoy it as much as I probably should have. Fresh and high quality but I hate it when pizza flops in the middle. Which this did. Flopflop. Also I didn't...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pizza was good, but nothing to go crazy about in my eyes. The ingredients seem really fresh though so 1 for them. The wait was close to an hour long, but I guess it's expected on a Friday night.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The Pizza is a bit thinner than I usually like so it tends to fall apart but the ingredients are fresh and since the place has a better feel than most pizza places it makes for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is delicious, starting from the bread sticks to Caesar salad to their famous pizza. The ingredients all taste fresh and the crust is thin. The sauce and juices dripping from each slice are...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Lombardi's on a Friday night right before 7:30..there was a bit of a wait but only abou 20minutes? Ordered 3 pies: white, wild mushroom, and roasted pepper. I don't remember how long it took,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah this place has really good pizza (duh). All of the ingredients were nice and fresh, and the pizza was light. I didnt have that "aww man i stuffed myself" feeling after i finished eating. I made...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious pizzaIts like Goodfellas with a thin crust, but a 1,000,000 times better
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I expected a long wait, but we were seated right away because we walked in around 2pm...the lunch crowd was gone.This isn't the best pizza I've had, maybe my 3rd best...but I'm comparing them to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best Pizza I've ever had. Bottom line if you love thin crust pizza then this is the place for you. If you love deep dish or stuffed then head over to Chi town.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is some of the most delicious pizza i've ever eaten!we got a large pepperoni pizza and it was made just right -- the fresh mozzarella, light tomato sauce and perfectly sized pepperonis created...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a californian, this is as good as pizza gets for us! Great NY pizza experience for our first time in NY. Just wish it didnt get soggy!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its good but i would have expected a lot better......nothing that pats or any other local joint cant make.........the crust is good items can be a little better......overall i say 3 1/2 star worth...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Short Review cause Lombardi's has been reviewed to death..One of the best spots for NYC pizza if not the best...Never have had a problem with the food or service here....Love the flavor of the pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place was way too hyped up for me! I had so many friends recommend this place to us when we went to visit New York! I don't know if it was because of what we ordered, but it was not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza is good. They don't take credit... but have an ATM machine inside if you do need to take out cash. I think the prices are little much for what you get. But nice place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very good pizzeria. They have slightly thicker crust than John's and Grimaldi's. The clam pie is great and unique.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made a trip to NYC for the second time first time I went I new nothing about the famous Lombardi pizza right after I got back from my first trip out there I was watching the food network and guess...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. The clam pizza was surprisingly good. A bit of a wait, but a great time nonetheless.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about Lombardi's makes me begin to salivate. I haven't been in about 2 years, but I was just looking for a short term apartment rental in the village and delightfully realized I'll be oh...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm working my way through the best pizza in New York and finally got to this landmark. While I may argue that it's not the best in New York, it's definitely worth it. I thoroughly enjoyed my...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza I've ever had. My life before this consisted of Jeno's frozen pizzas stacked 10 deep in my ice box and Papa John's for special occasions. I keep a slice of this doughed wonder in a cryo-vat...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this pizza was pretty good. The neighborhood was very quiet for new york at night. First walking in, there was quite the line and our quote was a bit long ... so we went to PinkBerry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I bought a guy I was seeing a fart pen for Christmas, meaning a pen that looks like a finger and then you pull it and out comes a fart noise. But not just one type. With each pull, there's a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lombardi's. As I could remember the first time I have eaten here was 4 yrs ago. Summer time, the line is way too long but when we got there..it was delicious pizza i have ever tasted.Looking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
u definitely should check it out, after it being reviewed so many times on sooo many food shows, but my review for the pizza itself is: "a-ok" but i aint going crazy over it, they say it's where pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice medium crust, coal oven, fresh mozzarella cheese style pizza, delicious with an Italian Peroni beer. [a appetizer, a beer and half a medium margarita pizza with a tip came to $26pp based on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have such fond memories of this place. When we first moved to the city, my dear cousin took us here. I don't know if was the whole " Oldest Pizza in America" thing or the fact that we were new to...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the white slices are good but I've had far better pizza at hole in the wall places in the Bronx. I am a fan of thin crust but don't like having to consume 3 slices at Lombardi's to satisfy my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people say Chicago, some say New York. Lombardi's has made me a lover of New York style pizza all the way. Simple, delicious, flavorful. There are probably better places in NYC for pizza, but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a work lunch and since I have had my share of NY slices, wasn't overly excited. As we were chatting and eating, halfway through my first slice, I had to admit, it was REALLY good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place traces its roots back to the dawn of pizza in America. Nice, comfortable spot for some pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly strong dislike for Lombardis. Yet to have a positive experience with the food. The pies are usually falling apart and the crust manages to at the same time be soggy and burned. The wait staff,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason I HAVE to make a Lombardi's stop every single time I come back to NYC. Simply the best thin-crust pizza around with enough choices among quality toppings to mix and match favorites...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bruschetta loaded with tasty tomatoes.Crunchy thin crust (although a little floppy)Fresh mozzarella.Tasty veg toppings (sauteed garlic spinach )Spicy sausage.Devoured immediately....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this pizza deserves 4 stars. i know people love to critique it so it would "live up to its name" but honestly this pizza is just really tasty , no i wouldnt make a special trip for it but if im in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK.... this is the reason I cannot have pizza in San Francisco. (and please note, i am from SF...) There is nothing like NY pizza and this place is the prime example why. Crush thin and chewy. No...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great and flavorful pizza. The wait was long (to sit down and after ordering), but it's worth it. The sauce could use a little kick, as it was a bit bland, but the cheese was very fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to visit this place especially since I became one of the Lombardi's. Our family went to NYC to celebrate New Year's Eve and the next day, we all went to Lombardi's Pizza....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here while I was visiting from CA. The wait was extremely long on a Saturday night. A table for 4 was a 45 minute wait. Sure, it was dinner time, but I thought pizza would be quick...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely worth the wait. I would suggest visiting at off peak hours as some others have also suggested to avoid the wait, but if you must you must.You just can't get this kind of pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there are already ample amounts of reviews for Lombardi's so i will offer some tips that i found useful during my visit to this great pizza establishment.-try to come during off hours of the day (the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered the vegetarian pizza and the Bruscetta. The service was fast and pleasant the the pizza was amazing. The bruscetta was great. The pizza was loaded with lots of fresh vegetables and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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I don't know why this place gets so many stars. It's nothing short of a standard pizza. So it has a little bit of history being the first pizzeria in NYC. great. But guess what, this isn't even the original...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded, but not bad pizza! We waited a long time because they don't take reservations. The bar helped I guess.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional atmosphere. Good service and good pizza. Overall, simply a classic, nicer-end NYC pizza restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Katz's, McSorley's, Lombardi's. . . love 'em, hate 'em, or nothing-them (as I), you can't really call yourself a New Yorker until you've swept the East Side classics clique. I ate at Lombardi's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is sort of the go-to spot to take tourists visiting from out of town, and yet the last time i came here i left wondering why i don't go more often because the pizza really is badass. i am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what else can I say that hasn't been said about Lombardi's? Best pizza anywhere outside Italy. Since this place has been thoroughly dissected in other reviews, let me just focus on the meatballs....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's is "America's first pizza" so if you are visiting New York, you will definitely have to stop in. The place is always packed so you may have to wait, but the wait is well worth it. We went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the greatest pizza as everyone says but its good. I had the 14" pizza and shared it with a friend. It wasn't anything great. There are other better places to eat pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just flew into New York for New Year's Eve (2006). I heard nothing but great things about Lombardi's Pizza and they were right!I usually do not go crazy over pizza but coming from Los Angeles, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For all the hype I was expecting this place to wreck my taste buds. Instead I get a mediocre pie. Tasty, yes. But I don't understand why so many people think it is so great when there are much better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coal oven pizza...who knew non-green food could taste so good!! The ny-style flat pizzas here are pretty darned 4-star good. The place is good too if you live in downtown, it's open fairly late and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely come for the historical significance, but know that your pizza crust is going to be a little salty. I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me, but I was expecting the absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Lombardi's for the first time about a week ago. While I've been hearing about this place for ages, I never really thought about coming until a friend who was visiting NY for the first time...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, yummy, yummy! A quest for the best pizza in the city is not complete without a visit to Lombardi's. This was actually my second trip to the nation's oldest pizza eatery (est. 1897) located in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason they have been in business since 1905. Coal fired ovens make a pizza that is just very original as nobody make it due to environmental laws, plus who has a coal oven these days? The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but overrated. Don't do as I did after reading these reviews... walk in and expect a life changing pizza experience. When a place gets such hype for its pizza in a city like NY, you really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still on my quest for the best pizza...and this place isn't it. It's pricey, only accepts cash, and the booths are really tight (and they say I'm petite). The crust, sauce, and ingredients, none...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMAGAH....I just had the eggplant parmesian pizza from Lombardi's...amazing! We got a large and it cost us $27.00, which I think is a bit high to pay for pizza. But seriously this was some good...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beware of moving to Brooklyn. Such an action inevitably changes one's world view. This is one of two factors forcing this writer to reassess the pizzeria that formerly held his "best of all time"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay.. so the pizza ain't the best, but it's nevertheless very good. But if you know the history behind it, it's entertaining to go. The story is, Madonna stopped by here to eat some pizza.. and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best calzone I have ever had. They only accept cash. They were very quick and efficient.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being deprived of good pizza in SF -- the pizza here kicks arse!NY pizzas definitely has various nuances and flavor techniques, and this falls in the my list of NY pizzas worthy to be eaten.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't wowed like I thought I would be, but overall their pizza was really good.JONASAPPROVED!
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be fair, this pizza is very good, but not the best in NY. I first went to Lombardi's in Philly, when they had a location near Rittenhouse. As a young man from New Hampshire, it was an awakening...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do love this pizza. The crust is perfectly thin with speckles of ash on the crust that you have to eat the entire slice. My husband and I split a large pie every time we visit. HIGHLY recommend this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome, white pizza is the best. if this isn't the best pizza in ny, then please tell me what is, so i can try that too bc this stuff is the bomb. i went twice in one week and there wasn't even a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, good experience except for some minor draw backs. I would give it a four otherwise. The draw backs are:- price. $50 for two large, three toppings each. - bathroom. For a place this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone, including myself, gets really touchy when they start putting in their votes for the "Best New York Pizza." This is a big deal to New Yorkers. The quality & standards for NY pizza just keeps...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In life everything must change. It just sucks that Lombardi's had to. I have been going to Lombardi's off and on for 11 years.Less frequently recently, and now I'm not sure I will be returning.When I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of pizza, and I've watched people eat even more. I'm not going to do the math or anything, but I'm talking a LOT. However, at Lombardi's on Sunday, I saw something I've never seen in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our standard for pizza... and we've eaten a lot of it over the years in quest of finding a place better than Lombardi's. To this day, not many have come close and I'm not surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thin, crispy little rounds of zingy pepperoni, delicious sweet sausage, and mushrooms all over thin crust pizza... Mmm!!! We also got garlic spinach as a topping, which was tasty, but it made the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before you're even allowed to write a review about this place, a large man by the name of Pauly with a thick "york-talian" accent will approach you to ensure a few things are mentioned:-It's the first...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best pizza in history!!!!! sooooooooooo goood! def not for those on a diet!
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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A couple months prior to visiting New York from Cleveland, my girlfriend and I decided that checking out an authentic pizza parlor was on our "to do" list. After seeing this place on the Food Network -we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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By far the best pizza anywhere!! The Sangria was great too! Worth the short subway ride from Times Sqaure. Wish we were a little bit closer than Baltimore but definitely going to become a tradition everytime...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, after 400 reviews I doubt I'll say anything different.But I've been a few times, mostly with tourist friends. The pizza is fantastic. Sorry, Chicago, your bloated excuse for a pizza is no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The World Famous Lombardi's Pizza aka the first pizzeria in the United States. That's all you have to say about this place. It's a legend. I was doing my research two weeks ago in San Diego trying...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat pizza much but for the history, and what I found before me (the largest pizza ever known to... me...), I give this place four stars, plus it's open late. A 20-inch pizza is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply superb Neapolitan style pizza! The hype is justified. I know, you're thinking: Why should we listen to this tourist Western New Yorker? Because I've been here over twenty times, and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hope this doesn't relegate me to permanent tourist status, but I effing love this pizza. Spinach and extra cheese is the best thing that ever happened to me on pizza here. I love thin crust so this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is some pretty great pizza. One of the best, but I wouldn't go as far as saying the best of the best. However - if you're looking for classic crazy good new york pizza and a more formal...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Lombardi's! When I lived in New York... Okay, I slept in Hoboken... but I *lived* in New York... We would go here because it was just down the street from where I worked and always toasty in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here three times in the last month. why? - my friends are bananas about this place. - it's damned good. - tourism is fun sometimes- it's near all the clubs/bars i've been going to lately. -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After sampling Di Fara's, Arturo's (my usual go to place for pizza), Patsy's over the years I finally made a stop at Lombardi's today after years of passing by and being intimidated by the crowds....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I were 'touristing' in NYC last month and had just finished walking around Chinatown. I was about lunchtime and I thought we were going to have Chinese food while we were there. But no,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I waited outside for an hour, in 20degree weather with only a jacket and a t-shirt on for a pizza. And you know what? I would do it again. Seriously. And I hate the cold.it was my first time in New...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The standard by which to judge pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza and service here are very good, but I found it less satisfying than the $5 gyros I can get on the street.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love NY pizza but Lombardi's was a little over hyped for me. the pizza was good but i had better pizza by the slice in NY. Still overall good pizza better than anything in LA. we had the fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to point out first of all that the breadsticks suck. Don't get them!Pizza was very tasty. But for some reason, it tasted better the next day. It's not unique pizza that you could not have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to get pizza from here for a while, and I finally got delivery last week. I got their regular pizza with Italian sausage. The sausage was good, the crust was good, the edges of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know... I'm a blasphemer for not loving & adoring & worshiping Lombardi's. While it is better than your average take-away or Ray's, I just don't get it. I've tried it twice -- could both...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't really care that it's the first pizza place, it's not worth the visit. The wait was over an hour. The clams on the clam pie were chewy and inedible--I had to spit them into my napkin every bite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, who doesn't LOVE NYC pizza? I am not a Chicago girl, so deep dish does NOT do it for me...thin, brick oven (coal oven to be sure) definitely makes my mouth water!My friend Sarah took me on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first licenced pizza in the Americas, North or South. but doesn't make it the best. My friend Jaime said this would be the best pizza in the world. New York Pizza. Guess what New York,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some things just get better with age, and Lombardi's has been around since the beginning...heck it's the place that started it all!!! Since my best friend is a total pizza fanatic, we have tried just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i think we might have ordered the wrong pizza. we ordered the white pizza. it was OK. it wasn't as tasty as any of the other white pizzas i've had. it needed salt and a more distinctive cheese. i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Los Angeles, and people here that are originally from the east coast love to talk about how pizza in LA sucks, that NY pizza is the bomb, etc. Well, I took their recommendations and headed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While at the Bowery Ballroom one day, I decided to walk over to the historic Lomardi's Pizza. I was excited after always reading tons of reviews about the place and it being the first pizza place in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Chicago. I love deep dish pizza. The lady and I went to NYC for the first time last year. Now I love thin crust pizza, too, but only from Lombardi's. It's all about the sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's is always a welcome. I know this sounds crazy, but I missed it when it used to be a small hole in the wall. It just doesn't have the same character after the remodeling. But still one of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Couldn't come to NY and not have pizza. The first place to have pizza in NY. We were warned about the lines, but didn't experience them until we left the place. Both times we came for lunch right...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You have GOT to be kidding me. This pizza tastes like sauce on saltines.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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I first heard about Lombardi's when they opened in Philadelphia. Went there one night and saw the line and decided it was not worth it. I was wrong. My wife and I were in NYC last month and decided to see what...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good..
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I last visited New York I met locals who tell me this place has the best pizza or that place has the best pizza and I fly back home to Cali in disappointment because the shit i try tastes like a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coming to NYC for the first time for New Years Eve, decided to drop by a famous pizza place with the family. Here we are, newbies in NYC, walking around, taking subways, taking taxis, hoping to find...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like many, I use to be a huge fan of John's on Bleecker, a place where i partook of many pizza pies with my family. It was the place to go when having just a slice wouldn't do. But then i discovered...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great place! everyone should eat here! the wait was long the first time we came here and we were really hungry so we left and went to some other pizza place. then we went again like a day...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the stories are true. This place really does slam down an incredible, just-right crusted massive perfect pizza in front of you. I recommend calling ahead of time as it can be crowded come dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of pizza, but this place is ROBERT APPROVED. **Please look out for the ROBERT APPROVED signature in my reviews**I don't think I'll forget coming here. There's a lot of history...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid brick oven pizza. Sometimes annoying lines.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, classic, amazing pizza. I am a huge fan. Going to the place itself is fun too because of the history involved.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG this is such a great place to take out-of-towners. The pizza is thin crust and quite possibly the best pizza on earth. The plain cheese is awesome and we also tried the one with sauteed spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and Lombardi's is a great place for pizza. The pizza is hot and fresh with very tasty toppings. My favorite is the half pepperoni and mushroom/half sausage pizza. The house...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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As out of towners, we make a point of coming here whenever we're in NYC. They have expanded the restaurant and the expanded area is very nice, the older area is quite crowded. We always get the pepperoni pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a maze!We wandered into the restaurant, through the kitchen, up the stairs, and to a small private room in the back.It was worth it because there was no wait and our pizza's came out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After being told that he looked cool, Yogi Berra famously responded with: Thanks, you don't look so hot yourself! In the same way, Lombardi's may be cool enough not to warrant a review of "Tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly their Margherita pizza was the best I've ever had in my life. Yeah, I know I'm from Minnesota and I know nothing about pizza. Fine. This place is touristy and you will have to wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'll just come out and say it - I am the worst Italian in the world - I just don't like pizza! Therefore, please understand that this review may be slightly biased.My boyfriend is a HUGE fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trust, this is a bonafide tourist trap after everyone spurted the secret that this was out-of-this-world pizza. Is it worth waiting for hours? Eh, not really. But is it worth eating at some point?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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I have not been here in a little over a year and I am not sure what happened since. The space has expanded since the original but the food has definitely changed. The pizza was dry and the dough almost tasted...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I get excited when someone tells me: It's the best in the world!And I'm so easily convinced too. I'll be like: REALLY! The best in the WORLD? I've got to try the BEST "X" in the WORLD!This is exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so this is tough. I mean how the hell does one give a 5 star- this is the BEST damn pizza you'll ever eat kind of thing? For sure, lets start by saying that I'll toss it into my top 10 pizzas in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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I took my family to NYC for the first time for the Columbus Day weekend. We read about this restaurant and decided to try it out. What a great experience we all had. The food was excellent and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cash only!!! They don't take reservations either. This pizza restaurant is located in Little Italy and was recommended by a really good NYC friend of mine. I wouldn't mind going again. The pizza we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place -- it's my favorite place to get pizza in nyc. mmm mmmm.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really do love it here. The pizza with fresh garlic is off the hook and so is the ceasar salad. However, there is ALWAYS a wait, no matter what time of day, it always takes at least 20 minutes to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found it on Yelp & had to check it out."Cash Only" surprises me in this day & age, but, still, $22 for a medium pizza and 2 drinks isn't bad. Amazing crust & very fresh ingredients. I don't want to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Pizza in NYC, but the first Pizzeria in the USA. A good claim to fame indeed! Actually you can't really beat that claim even if you tried. Oh, wait, you may be able to: What about best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So fantastic. Absolute best pizza in Manhattan (I would say New York City, but I have not made the pilgrimage to Grimaldi's so I'm not yet qualified to say). The crust here is perfect, exactly what...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting pizza on the level of Grimaldi's but Lombardi's wasn't THAT good. The experience of going to this Little Italy landmark was certainly worth one visit, but I won't be going back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was good.. but i think in the battle between Lombardi's and Grimaldi's, Grimaldi's wins by a slice.maybe it's the california in me, but the middle was just a little too thin, making it a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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I had heard of a place in Brooklyn with good pizza and we went and it was very good. But I was also told about Lombardi's being the best, so we decided to give it a try and now I will never eat ANY other...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't planning on coming here but was in SoHo with a visiting friend and thought, well why not go to one of those famous NY pizza places for once? And you know what? It was really good! The wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a big fan of pizza. It's just dough, cheese, tomato sauce and some stuff throw on top... baked in the oven....what's the big deal? =T I guess the type of pizza I use to get it the kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Good Pizza, I would pass on anything else that is served here. The staff is friendly & the service is fast.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely solid. If you want good pizza, it does satisfy. Mind-blowing? Nah. I wouldn't go for myself or with locals, but I also don't mind taking out of towners here for a fun New York night.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good pizza but far overrated when compared to other top pizza places in NYC. I find Di Fara's, Grimaldi's, Nick's and Arturo's to be much better. Lombardi's is unfortunately a major tourist trap...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was way too long here! I'd only come here to say you've been to the oldest pizzeria in the US (or is it world?). One of the pizzas we got had veggies in it, and the spinach made the crust so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's my theory on Lombardi's....tell me if I'm wrong. Some time back, maybe in the 20's or 30's, it WAS the best pizzeria in NYC. Now, their wall is littered with useless Zagat and Citysearch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Marla G. It's overrated. Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible, but not as great as I expected it to be since Lombardi's the 1st licensed pizzeria joint. House pinot grigio is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The quintessential overrated NYC spot. I've never been satisfied after a meal at Lombardi's. Maybe it's because I'm a large sliced, greasy, classic NY pizza kinda gal. However, I do appreciate other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's does have good pizza I will give it that. And I came at a great time as there was no wait (Fri 5pm)! We ordered the pepperoni mushroom small and it was enough for the two of us. The pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, Lombardi's is that good. And for a sicilian native to say so, it makes sense. Minchia che bontA�.I went there during the San Gennaro festival, and luckily I was able to make it through the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was drawn into this place because it's the oldest pizza in NY and felt I needed to try it now that I live here. I've definitely had better pizza... which was disappointing. But if you've never been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent thin pizza cooked with a coal oven. We had the classic with pepperoni and it was delicious. Even better was that our meal came with a free salad too, so it was tasty and filling. Highly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy NY pizza! Tried the clam pizza and the original. I would recommend trying the clam for some different. Very Tasty. I really liked the meatball topping. Their pizza has a thin crispy crust,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its known for its best pizza, gave it a try and it was alright. The pizza was ok, I mean I wouldn't go back. There are other little restaurants in Little Italy that have better pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I expected more. Lombardi's has been named again and again as one of THE NY pizza spots, so I finally gave it a shot.Now, I'm not going to pretend to be a great pizza expert, as I am one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awaken Ohio transplants,recent college graduates who are dining out , not off Route 17 in Paramus and not with their Mommy and Daddy ,but in Manhattan and actually paying. I thought I wouldn't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE garlic. I season my garlic with food. I was elated when I found out that Lombardi's season their roasted garlic with a side of pizza. I don't care how garlic makes me smell. For years, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now and although I'm not a huge fan of pizza in general, Lombardi's definitely makes the cut of "memorable pizza places in NY". They're very confident about teh quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I FINALLY tried Lombardi's last weekend and I wasn't let down. I've heard so much about this place that it set my expectations pretty high, but the pizza really was delicious. I got plain, my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here is perfection.. but the long waits can be discouraging. If you have a group size of 8 you can make a reservation. I highly recommend you do so if you plan to go there with a group that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Lomardi's is definately the best pizza in town! I flew my husband to NYC for his 40th birthday JUST for this pizza. Go hungry and eat lots!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Supposedly the oldest pizzaria in America and it's still using the original brick oven. The pizza here is so very good and toppings are a must.Favorite toppings: pancetta, mushroom, sausage, meatball,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week at my out-of-town friend's insistence and I don't think I'll be going back any time soon. The sauce was beyond bland, the service was mediocre and the carafe's of Sangria we'd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
****3.5 stars*******Ordered delivery. Tasty pizza. Liked the crust. A little too cheesy for my liking. Pricey, but a really good quality pie.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#2 pizza in Manhattan. I HATE HATE HATE to admit it, but Luzzo's has better crust and better ingredients. But, Lombardi's is still awesome!!!1) White Pizza - Most of my friends like the original,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first taste of NY pizza, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. We went here for a pretty late dinner, so at least the wait wasn't too bad (around 30 min), so we just had a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously the best pizza I have ever had in my life. Hands down. We were visiting from the south where our pizza crust is either thin and flavorless, or thick and greasy. A native took us to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lombardi's has the best brick oven pizza in manhattan hands down. I was born in brooklyn and grew up eating brick oven pizza. After moving to the city i could never find a good pizza place that had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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What an experience. My wife and I went to Lombardi's last Saturday night, and that was our only mistake, because the restaurant was fully packed. We got a pitcher of homemade sangria, so after that the time...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(I am re-posting my review b/c SOMEONE thought that they would be cute by hacking into my account and delete some of my reviews.. .. Yelp HQ retrieved them)June 21, 2008 / 4 StarsMmmmmm...... too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
