John's of 12th Street
What to get
You'll find classic red-sauce Italian dishes here, served in generous portions. Consider the Chicken Parmigiana or the Tuscan Ragu over Homemade Pappardelle, both featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. They also offer a full vegan menu, including a substantial vegan eggplant parm.food
What's the vibe
The air here is thick with old-school Italian charm, where bow-tied servers navigate a room adorned with signed celebrity photos and candles that have been melting into wax mountains for decades. Expect to hear "at least one person yelling that 'this is the best spot in town.'"ambiance
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About
This East Village institution has been serving red-sauce Italian specialties since 1908 and was honored to host Anthony Bourdain for the final episode of Parts Unknown. It's also a stop on Airbnb's most popular "Mob History" tour of NYC.story