Coal-fired pizza in a converted church! Family-friendly, great for groups, and surprisingly not a tourist trap.
Step into a converted church and savor delicious coal-fired pizzas at this iconic Times Square establishment. Known for its commitment to whole pies and a unique atmosphere, it offers a family-friendly dining experience that transcends its tourist-heavy location. While some find the acoustics a bit loud, many praise its traditional Italian-American fare and its ability to accommodate larger parties.
The restaurant is primarily known for its coal-fired pizzas, with a strong emphasis on serving whole pies. Customers generally find the pizza to be very good, with the unique setting in a converted church being a significant draw. It's often recommended for families and larger groups, with some comments suggesting that while good, even better pizza might be found elsewhere with a short travel time.
"The restaurant is known for its whole pizzas, particularly those cooked in a coal oven. It's a popular choice for families and larger groups."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its unique setting in a converted church and its quality pizza, often recommending it for families and groups.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the acoustics in the converted church building can make the restaurant quite loud, potentially hindering conversation during a family event.
"This pizza place in Times Square is listed as a good bet for dining."
Positive"Johns is listed as a good Italian option."
Neutral"The user mentioned John's on 44th is not bad at all, but clarified that they only serve whole pies."
Positive"The user found John's of Times Square to be acceptable but suggested better pizza options are available with a short travel time within Manhattan."
Neutral"For a classic NYC pizza experience with kids, John's in Times Square is recommended. It's a sit-down coal oven pizza place located in a converted church."
Positive"John's is recommended for pizza."
Positive"Alternative_Impact11 agrees that John's pizza is the best in Times Square but notes it lacks a tavern atmosphere, still considering it the best bet for the area."
Neutral"DetectiveOk3902 suggests John's pizza in Times Square as a place to sit down and have a drink, acknowledging it may not be the best but is a fine choice."
Neutral"The commenter reiterates their experience that John's of Times Square has loud acoustics, expressing a desire for a venue where conversations with family would be easier."
Negative"The commenter clarifies their concern about John's of Times Square, specifically mentioning that the acoustics of the building itself make it loud, which could hinder conversation during a family event."
Negative"In response to a concern about noise, the commenter points out that any venue hosting 60-80 people is likely to be loud."
Neutral"The commenter inquires about the noise level at John's of Times Square, stating they personally find the acoustics of the building to be loud."
Negative"The commenter inquires if John's of Times Square was excessively loud for a large party, as they personally find the restaurant to be loud."
Negative"The commenter confirms John's of Times Square's suitability for large groups, noting a friend successfully held a wedding rehearsal dinner there for a similar party size."
Neutral"This commenter corroborates the suitability of John's of Times Square for large groups, stating a friend held their wedding rehearsal dinner there for a similar party size."
Positive"The commenter agrees that John's of Times Square is one of the few places likely to accommodate a very large party."
Neutral"This commenter supports the suggestion of John's of Times Square, noting that few places would consider hosting a party of this size."
Positive"John's of Times Square is suggested as a suitable venue for a large party due to its very large space."
Neutral"John's of Times Square is suggested as a suitable venue due to its large space, likely able to accommodate a party of 60-80 people."
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