“The lasagna is great. House wine is cheap. Free bread. Cool historic spot and it’s super quick and not terribly expensive at all. 100% worth it to go.”
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“The lasagna is great. House wine is cheap. Free bread. Cool historic spot and it’s super quick and not terribly expensive at all. 100% worth it to go.”
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“Perhaps an unpopular opinion/experience but I had a pretty bad meal there and you should at least warn your non vegan guests off the butter sauce dishes.”
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“Wasn’t a fan. We got chicken parm, pappardelle, shrimp scampi, and calamari. Pasta was rubbery, bread dry and chewy, flavors kind of bland. Calamari was amazing.”
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“We ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo and Ragu and Pappardelle. Both were no bueno..the former too salty and the latter too sweet (ended it kinda mixing the two btwn us).. Service was also meh.”
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“John's of 12th St., very kid friendly”
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“I’m a big fan of John’s of 12th, massive portion too”
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“John’s of 12th St would be perfect for you guys. Excellent, not touristy, and reasonably priced for NYC.”
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“The food is good. Good atmosphere.”
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“John’s of 12th is like…fine, but it has the ambiance and charm.”
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“The food is consistent but average. I think the chicken isn’t actually that good, I’d just go with pasta and meatballs”
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“my enormous meatballs at John's of 12th or lasagne flights still sit in my dreams.”
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“John’s of 12th has a chocolate cheesecake that never leaves room for Veniero’s. You know how to do things right!”
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“Other chicken parm's of note; Emilio Ballato Elio's Parm John's of 12th st.”
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“I also got the chicken parm and it was fine but nothing special.”
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“Great food and atmosphere in East Village. Not touristy or overpriced.”
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“100% agreed. My kids love this place and literally were talking about it yesterday (they were pining for the garlic bread and cannoli).”
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“They make a ragu that is to die for.”
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“the seitan cutlet at Johns on 12th st (real cheese if you dare)”
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“Doesn't get much more old school than John's of 12th Street (East Village). Old candles, old waiters lol, old vibe (in a good way) and old school cooking.”
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“John’s of 12th in the east village - great old school vibe.”
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“Ramen Danbo, Johns on 12th at, bodai on mulberry street, spicy village, natural blend”
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“Was the pasta overcooked? Yes it was. Was it good, filling, and a steal at $20? Also yes.”
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“Off that menu, I've only had the fettucine with alfredo sauce and it was p good”
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“John’s of 12th is exactly where I (lovingly) take very uncool people for serviceable red sauce Italian with great old-school vibes.”
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“John’s of 12th - it’s… not the best Italian, but it sure does have vegan options, which is hard to find in Italian restaurants”
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“John’s of 12th is an old school Italian place that also offers a surprisingly robust separate vegan menu”
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“you can’t go wrong with John’s if you’re looking for rich Italian stuff”
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“John’s of 12th street, old school vibes and friendly service”
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“i find johns very expensive for what it is - assembled food from the grocery store.”
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“Johns on 12th for classic italians but veg versions (spaghetti “meat” balls, “chicken” parm etc)”
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“The spedino followed by the saltimbocca at John’s of 12th. The chicken parm wasnt disgusting the way they were, but it was unremarkable. Every time I see that place recommended in this sub I’m flabbergasted.”
H2
“John's of 12th Street is super fun, it's an Italian place with TONS of vegan options/alts for their regular menu.”
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“It’s very sweet and one of my favorite places to bring visiting family.”
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“I had one of the worst experiences of my life at John’s of 12th. We did order two things with butter/wine sauces though, and those were mostly what was inedible.”
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“The vegan ragu is amazing, but the vegan seitan masala might be the best thing I've ever eaten.”
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“John's of 12th St. Old school and great atmosphere and reasonable prices.”
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“Second vote for John's of 12th. Get the meatball appetizer and baked clams and share a chicken parm.”
H2
“My go to for carbonara”
H2
“my favorite spot! They make a strong martini too!”
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“The food is solidly good and reasonably priced and they have an entire page of vegan dishes on their menu, alongside an extensive range of non-vegan options.”
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“I did try the vegan seitan parmesan when I took a vegan friend there and that was a good analog to a chicken or veal parm.”
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“Purely on the food it's far better than Monty's or John's of 12th.”
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“I think John's of 12th is overrated in terms of Italian-American red sauce cuisine.”
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“John’s of 12th St. was a recent discovery of ours. Old school Italian food with vegan or vegetarian versions (you can ask for real cheese and/or real pasta) of popular dishes.”
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“The Spiedini alla Romana with the anchovy sauce, not the red sauce on the menu. You are welcome.”
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“John’s is a cool vibe but the cuisine frankly sometimes feels like cafeteria food.”
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“Horrible tasteless food, bad service, we walked out after leaving cash at the table.”
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“John’s of 12 for Italian. They handle big groups well and have separate vegan menu. They also have gluten free pasta available”
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“John's on 12th St. in the East Village gives a great old school Italian experience with a full vegan menu.”
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“the food at johns is beyond bland. i wished it was good”
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