"Lombardi’s Pizza absolutely lives up to its legendary reputation. From the moment you walk in, you feel the history—this place is pure New York. The coal-fired brick oven gives the pizza that perfect balance of a crisp, slightly charred crust with a soft, chewy center that’s hard to beat. The margherita pizza is outstanding: fresh mozzarella, bright tomato sauce, fragrant basil, and just the right amount of olive oil. Every bite tastes simple, intentional, and perfectly executed. The clam pie is also a must-try—savory, garlicky, and loaded with flavor without being heavy. The pizza are a bit small, but great to eat. The only small complaint was we did not finish our pizzas and had to ask 4 times to get them to-go. Service is friendly and efficient, even when it’s busy, and the atmosphere feels authentic and unpretentious—exactly what you want from an iconic NYC pizzeria. This isn’t trendy pizza; it’s timeless pizza. If you want to experience real New York pizza history done right, Lombardi’s is a must-visit. I’d come back again and again."

"Lombardi’s is a classic New York City spot that’s definitely worth the visit. The pizza has a great old-school feel with a solid crust, rich sauce, and quality cheese. You can really taste the history and tradition in every slice. The atmosphere is lively and authentic, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy a real NYC pizza experience. I’d absolutely come back again."

"Walked in on a Monday evening and had to wait around 45 mins (around 7 pm) for a table for 3. The place gives buzzers that alert you when the table is ready. We ordered a pepperoni and a pizza with arugula and prosciutto. It took about 15 mins until we received our first pizza. Once we finished that, we kept waiting until about 15 mins later the waiter asked if we wanted our bill. Turns out, they had completely forgotten we were still waiting for our order. They finally brought it out (later than the 4 mins they told us)… The pepperoni was quite salty, and it felt like the crust on the other was a bit too doughy. The crust was nothing special and I was happy to leave the crust in my plate. At the end, all they did was offer us 10% discount for all the delays. The restaurant is cash only by the way. So make sure to have enough handy, although they have an ATM machine inside. Overall, I don’t recommend going here - even if there’s no waiting. I think this place is only surviving because of earlier fame. You can get better pizza at countless other places."

"Apparently this is the first pizza place in America, so we had to try the dish they’re famous for. We ordered half of their signature pizza and half of a different one so we could sample both. I personally wasn’t a big fan of the signature pizza as the flavor was a bit too sour for my taste but the “regular” cheese and pepperoni was really good. I also loved how crunchy the crust was. Overall, a cool spot to try for the history and the variety."

"Have lived in NYC for over 20 years and have never tried Lombardi's. We wanted something new pizza wise so today was the day to finally experience Lombardi's. The pizza was very good, definitely within the top 5 or 6 NYC spots we've tried over the years and our dog even loved the crust! We did order takeout which took two plus hours to arrive. Next time we would dine here in person instead of waiting so long for delivery and in fairness, we live on the UWS so it is a long trip for delivery. All in all the pizza was certainly enjoyable."