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John's of Bleecker Street

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Established
  
1929

Street address
  
278 Bleecker St

Food type
  
Italian pizzeria

City
  
New York City

John's of Bleecker Street

Current owner(s)
  
Peter Castellotti Robert Vittoria

Previous owner(s)
  
John Sasso Augustine "Chubby" Vesce

John's of Bleecker Street simply known as John's Pizzeria is a historic pizzeria located in Manhattan, New York City on Bleecker Street which serves coal fired brick oven pizza prepared in the style of a tomato pie. In 2015, it is considered the 10th highest rated pizzeria in the United States by TripAdvisor.

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John's is known for its graffiti-carved wooden booths where any patron can carve their name. The pizzeria does not serve slices, only whole pies, and accepts cash only.

John's began accepting credit card payments in May of 2016

History

John's was founded in 1929 by John Sasso, originally located on Sullivan Street in Greenwich Village. After losing his lease, he moved the pizzeria to Bleecker Street. The restaurant was later purchased by the Vesce brothers in 1954. In 1973, the Pizzeria was purchased by Sasso's great-grandnephews, Peter Castellotti and Robert Vittoria. Castellotti still owns the restaurant today and has expanded to three new locations including a restaurant in Times Square managed by his children.

John's on Bleecker was briefly closed in 2012 by the Department of Health after failing inspection.

Ratings

John's has been highly rated throughout its operation. Adam Kuban of Serious Eats considers it an NYC Quintessential pizza for connoisseurs.

References

John's of Bleecker Street Wikipedia