John's of 12th Street – Italian
This legendary neighborhood haunt wraps diners in a warm, nostalgic embrace, where the glow of wax-dripped candles illuminates a space steeped in history and the lively hum of shared conversation. The table becomes a vibrant tapestry of textures, from the garlicky crunch of golden baked clams to the silky indulgence of burrata and prosciutto paired with sweet melon. Every dish, whether it’s the earthy char of grilled portobello or the bright, herbaceous pop of tomatoes and fresh basil, honors a tradition of bold, soul-warming flavors that turn a meal into a timeless celebration.
302, East 12th Street +12124759531 https://www.johnsof12thstreet.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Avocado Bruschetta - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Roasted Peppers & Anchovies - $14.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella, Basil & Tomatoes - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto & Melon - $16.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $17.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Clams Arreganata - $16.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spedino Mozzarella Romana - $18.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpetto di Vitello (Veal Meatballs) - $22.95: Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta with Butter Sauce - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Tomato Sauce - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Marinara - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Mushroom Sauce - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Meat Sauce - $19.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Manicotti - $19.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta with Garlic, Oil & Anchovies - $19.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccini Alfredo - $22.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Broccoli Rabe - $22.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne alla Vodka - $23.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbonara - $24.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Meatballs - $24.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Pasta Fagioli - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone Milanese - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Fried Calamari (Main) - $25.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Marinara - $26.95: over linguini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- White or Red Clam Sauce - $27.95: over linguini Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $31.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $31.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $32.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Parmigiana - $32.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Calamari Marinara - $33.95: over linguini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialties of the House
- Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $27.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant alla Parmigiana - $27.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rollatina of Eggplant Parmigiana - $27.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausages Broiled with Peppers - $27.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausages Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $27.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Homemade Lasagna - $27.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- John's Special Chicken Arreganata - $29.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken al Limone with Spaghetti - $29.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- John's Special Chicken alla Rosa - $32.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polla Mimosa - $32.95: Chicken d'Ore with Prosciutto & Mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuscan Ragu over Homemade Pappardelle - $34.95: Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Cutlet Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $34.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Scallopina al Limone with Spaghetti - $34.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saltimbocca alla Romana - $34.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Greens Salad - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Salad - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegan Main Courses
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Polenta & Greens - $21.95: Vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana - $27.95: with Vegan Cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan Parmigiana - $27.95: with Vegan Cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Vegan Meatballs - $27.95: Contains nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan Scallopini - $29.95: with Marsala Wine Mushroom Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seitan alla Rosa - $32.95: with Artichokes & Fire-Roasted Peppers in Marsala Wine Mushroom Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- John’s Vegan Ragu over Housemade Vegan Pappardelle - $34.95: Contains nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Garlic Bread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escarole Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Meatballs - $8.95: Contains nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $12.95: Original or Chocolate
- Tiramisu - $12.95
- Key Lime Pie - $12.95
- Tartuffo - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sorbetto - $10.95: Mango, Blood Orange, or Coconut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Affogato - $12.95
- Vanilla Gelato - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Vegan Cannoli - $12.95: Traditional or Chocolate, Contains nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Coffee - $3.95
- Tea - $3.95: Black, green, or herbal
- Espresso - $4.95
- Cappuccino - $4.95
- Peroni - $9
- Brooklyn Lager - $9
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