What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include "elite" Chicken, Chicken al Limone with Spaghetti, Avocado Bruschetta, Burrata, and Eggplant alla Parmigiana.

Is this restaurant currently open and operational?

John's of 12th Street is an operational Italian restaurant with an active website and reviews praising its classic Italian-American comfort food.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu features an extensive selection of 40 diet categories, including vegan and keto options like Avocado Bruschetta and Chicken al Limone.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

This 4.4/5 rated landmark provides a historic 1908 ambiance featuring flickering candles, wax-encrusted bottles, mosaic-tiled floors, and vintage murals.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

This 1908 East Village landmark features vintage murals while bridging old-world Italian tradition with soulful vegan innovation and massive portions.

What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?

Diners seeking classic Italian-American comfort food, massive portions, and extensive dietary options like vegan and keto would enjoy this 4.4/5 rated restaurant.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Diners rave about the massive portions and "elite" chicken at this classic NYC destination, which holds a 4.4/5 rating.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

The price range at John's of 12th Street is categorized as moderate ($$) for its Italian comfort food menu.

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

Compared to other Italian restaurants, this 4.4/5 rated landmark offers massive portions, "elite" chicken, and soulful vegan innovation.

What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?

Vegan options include Avocado Bruschetta; keto, gluten-free, and low-carb dishes include Roasted Peppers & Anchovies, Burrata, and Prosciutto & Melon.

John's of 12th Street – Italian

Stepping into this East Village landmark feels like a journey back to 1908, where flickering candles in wax-encrusted bottles cast a warm glow over mosaic-tiled floors and vintage murals. The air is thick with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered red sauce and garlic, inviting diners to linger over generous plates of classic Italian-American comfort food that bridge the gap between old-world tradition and soulful vegan innovation.

302 East 12th Street +1-212-475-9531 https://www.johnsof12thstreet.com/

Rating: 4.4/5 (1292 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated as a classic NYC destination, diners rave about the massive portions and "elite" Chicken

Avocado Bruschetta - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Roasted Peppers & Anchovies - $14.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
Mozzarella, Basil & Tomatoes - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Prosciutto & Melon - $16.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Burrata - $17.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Hot Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms - $14.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Fried Calamari - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Baked Clams Arreganata - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Grilled Portobello Mushroom - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Spedino Mozzarella Romana - $18.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Polpetto di Vitello (Veal Meatballs) - $22.95: Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives

Pasta

Gluten-Free or Whole Wheat pasta for additional $2

Butter Sauce - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Tomato Sauce - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Marinara - $14.95
Mushroom Sauce - $16.95
Meat Sauce - $19.95
Homemade Manicotti - $19.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Garlic, Oil & Anchovies - $19.95
Fettuccini Alfredo - $22.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Penne Broccoli Rabe - $22.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Penne alla Vodka - $23.95
Carbonara - $24.95
Spaghetti with Meatballs - $24.95
Add Sausage - $6: Addition to pasta
Add Chicken - $8: Addition to pasta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
Add Shrimp - $9: Addition to pasta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic

Soups

Pasta Fagioli - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Minestrone Milanese - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free

Seafood

Fried Calamari - $25.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Calamari Marinara - $26.95: over linguini Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
White or Red Clam Sauce - $27.95: over linguini Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
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
Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $31.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Shrimp Scampi - $32.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Shrimp Parmigiana - $32.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Shrimp & Calamari Marinara - $33.95: over linguini Dietary tags: Pescatarian

Vegetables

Escarole Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Fresh Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Broccoli Rabe Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
GARLIC BREAD (per order) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Specialties of the House

Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $27.95
Eggplant alla Parmigiana - $27.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Rollatina of Eggplant Parmigiana - $27.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sausages Broiled with Peppers - $27.95
Sausages Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $27.95
Baked Homemade Lasagna - $27.95
John's Special Chicken Arreganata - $29.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Chicken al Limone with Spaghetti - $29.95
John's Special Chicken alla Rosa - $32.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Polla Mimosa - $32.95: Chicken d'Ore with Prosciutto & Mozzarella
Tuscan Ragu over Homemade Pappardelle - $34.95: Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana with Spaghetti - $34.95
Veal Scallopina al Limone with Spaghetti - $34.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana - $34.95

Salad

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
Arugula - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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
Add Sausage - $6: Addition to salad
Add Grilled Chicken - $8: Addition to salad
Add Shrimp - $9: Addition to salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC

Frequently Asked Questions about John's of 12th Street

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include "elite" Chicken, Chicken al Limone with Spaghetti, Avocado Bruschetta, Burrata, and Eggplant alla Parmigiana.
Is this restaurant currently open and operational?: John's of 12th Street is an operational Italian restaurant with an active website and reviews praising its classic Italian-American comfort food.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu features an extensive selection of 40 diet categories, including vegan and keto options like Avocado Bruschetta and Chicken al Limone.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: This 4.4/5 rated landmark provides a historic 1908 ambiance featuring flickering candles, wax-encrusted bottles, mosaic-tiled floors, and vintage murals.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: This 1908 East Village landmark features vintage murals while bridging old-world Italian tradition with soulful vegan innovation and massive portions.
What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?: Diners seeking classic Italian-American comfort food, massive portions, and extensive dietary options like vegan and keto would enjoy this 4.4/5 rated restaurant.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Diners rave about the massive portions and "elite" chicken at this classic NYC destination, which holds a 4.4/5 rating.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: The price range at John's of 12th Street is categorized as moderate ($$) for its Italian comfort food menu.
How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: Compared to other Italian restaurants, this 4.4/5 rated landmark offers massive portions, "elite" chicken, and soulful vegan innovation.
What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?: Vegan options include Avocado Bruschetta; keto, gluten-free, and low-carb dishes include Roasted Peppers & Anchovies, Burrata, and Prosciutto & Melon.

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