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 +1-212-475-9531Rating: 4.4/5 (1292 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Avocado Bruschetta - 14.95
- Roasted Peppers & Anchovies - 14.95
- Mozzarella, Basil & Tomatoes - 16.95
- Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella - 16.95
- Prosciutto & Melon - 16.95
- Burrata - 17.95
- Stuffed Mushrooms - 14.95
- Fried Calamari - 16.95
- Baked Clams Arreganata - 16.95
- Grilled Portobello Mushroom - 16.95
- Spedino Mozzarella Romana - 18.95
- Polpetto di Vitello (Veal Meatballs) - 22.95
- Butter Sauce - 11.95
- Tomato Sauce - 13.95
- Marinara - 14.95
- Mushroom Sauce - 16.95
- Meat Sauce - 19.95
- Homemade Manicotti - 19.95
- Garlic, Oil & Anchovies - 19.95
- Fettuccini Alfredo - 22.95
- Penne Broccoli Rabe - 22.95
- Penne alla Vodka - 23.95
- Pasta Fagioli - 12.95
- Minestrone Milanese - 12.95
- Fried Calamari - 25.95
- Calamari Marinara - 26.95
- White or Red Clam Sauce - 27.95
- Branzino - 31.95
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo - 31.95
- Shrimp Scampi - 32.95
- Shrimp Parmigiana - 32.95
- Shrimp & Calamari Marinara - 33.95
- Escarole Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - 10.95
- Fresh Mushrooms Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - 11.95
- Broccoli Rabe Sautéed with Garlic & Oil - 12.95
- GARLIC BREAD (per order) - 5
- Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti - 27.95
- Eggplant alla Parmigiana - 27.95
- Rollatina of Eggplant Parmigiana - 27.95
- Sausages Broiled with Peppers - 27.95
- Sausages Parmigiana with Spaghetti - 27.95
- Baked Homemade Lasagna - 27.95
- John's Special Chicken Arreganata - 29.95
- Chicken al Limone with Spaghetti - 29.95
- John's Special Chicken alla Rosa - 32.95
- Polla Mimosa - 32.95
- Mixed Greens Salad - 12.95
- Arugula - 13.95
- House Special Salad - 21.95
- Add Sausage - 6
- Add Grilled Chicken - 8
- Add Shrimp - 9