Restaurants · Our pick in New York
Lombardi’s
America’s first pizzeria
About Lombardi’s
Lombardi’s opened in 1905 and is described by NYC Tourism as the first pizzeria in America; the founders of John’s and Patsy’s are among those who learned there. Coal-oven pies only, by the whole pizza.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1905
- Coal-oven pies
- Nolita
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lombardi’s before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Lombardi’s are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Brooklyn Bridge1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- 9/11 Memorial1.2 miWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The High Line1.4 miWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Statue of Liberty ferries1.7 miWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Empire State Building1.9 miWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Grand Central2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Times Square2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Rockefeller Center2.7 miCycle 18 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Central Park3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 25 min
- The Met4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 27 min