America's 1st pizzeria, a historic NYC institution. Classic pies w/ fresh mozz - but some say it's 'mid' now.
As America's first pizzeria, this spot holds significant historical value for pizza lovers. While some praise its classic New York-style pies and the fresh mozzarella option, others feel the quality has declined, particularly noting a switch from coal ovens. Despite mixed reviews on current taste, its legacy makes it a place worth considering for a nostalgic experience.
This pizzeria, claiming to be America's first, offers classic New York-style pizzas. The fresh mozzarella pie is a recommended dish. However, there are consistent mentions that the quality has decreased over time, with some diners claiming it's no longer good and no longer uses a coal oven.
"The fresh mozzarella pie is specifically recommended. While the Margherita and White pies were part of a positively reviewed experience, general pizza quality has mixed reviews."
Customer feedback is divided, with many acknowledging its historical importance but questioning the current quality of the pizza, with some stating it has declined significantly.
Important Note
There are concerns that the restaurant may no longer use a coal oven, possibly due to regulations, and some customers feel the pizza quality has declined significantly.
"This commenter has lived in NYC their whole life, frequented the Spring Street area, but has never heard of or tried Lombardi's Pizza, despite having tried other famous NYC pizzerias."
Neutral"This commenter believes Lombardi's quality has significantly declined and their last pizza was terrible, stating they didn't even finish it."
Negative"Clarified that the pizza received was half Margherita and half White pie, not clam pie, in response to a query."
Positive"This commenter implies Lombardi's has changed, stating they no longer use a coal oven."
Negative"A pizza from Lombardi's was brought from NY to CA. The user mentioned that Lombardi's was the closest to their parents' location among their list of desired NY pizzerias."
Positive"This commenter believes Lombardi's is even less than mediocre, suggesting a very low opinion of the establishment's pizza quality."
Negative"This commenter asserts that Lombardi's is mediocre and only holds weight if one is in the 5 boroughs, suggesting it's not exceptional even within NYC."
Negative"This commenter states that Lombardi's is mediocre, implying it's not worth the hype, especially when compared to other pizzerias in the tri-state area."
Negative"Received a surprise pizza from Lombardi's, which was flown from NY to CA. The pizza, half Margherita and half White pie, was reheated in an air fryer and tasted great."
Positive"Lists Lombardi's Pizza as a potential restaurant choice."
Neutral"Lombardi's is listed as an 'other consideration' for pizza."
Neutral"Lombardi's is listed as an 'other consideration' for pizza."
Neutral"Lombardi's is listed as an 'other consideration' for pizza."
Neutral"The commenter states that Lombardi's is a New York institution and 'very decent'."
Positive"The commenter lists Lombardi's among several places, noting that not all are bad but some are overhyped."
Neutral"The user notes that Lombardi's, despite a change in its oven, still deserves a spot on the list of famous Brooklyn pizzerias."
Positive"Lombardi's is recommended for its historical significance as the first pizzeria in the US, but its pizza quality is described as only 'okay,' making it more of a visit for nostalgia."
Neutral"The commenter notes that Lombardi's, despite claiming to have the oldest pizza oven in NYC, does not seem to attract many customers currently."
Negative"Claims Lombardi's pizza, once elite, is no longer good and the user was close to throwing it away during their last visit."
Negative"The user states that Lombardi's is 'pretty mid,' implying a mediocre quality."
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