Some of the best pizza I've had in decades! I'm from Boston (20 years) but have been living in Oakland for 30 years and I keep trying to explain to Californians what REALLY good pizza is. This. Is. IT. Nice and thin. Crispy bottom, chewy on top. I got anchovies and mushrooms. They weren't just slapped on top. It was almost like they incorporated it into the sauce or something, with the perfect ratio. They top the dough almost all the way to the edge so you're gonna wanna eat that crust too. I paired the pie with a glass of red wine. The staff were also mad cool. Cash only but they have an ATM inside. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in NYC. I'd travel from any of the other boroughs to get to this spot. read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Thin crust, anchovy and mushroom. - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

I consider myself a rainbow cake aficionado - from Fortunatos to Veniero's, I'll never turn down a piece of these hybrid cake-cookies. When I saw that Johnny's Pizzeria was serving not just rainbow cookies but rainbow cakes, I knew a trip to Mt. Vernon was in order. While the cake was as decadent as expected, more importantly we discovered one of the pre-eminent thin crust pizzas in the city. The cake is put in the oven for no more than 1.5 minutes and might best be characterised as a cracker. The sauce and cheese are simple but leave nothing to be desired. Johnny's Pizza style is similar to John's of Bleecker Street - and arguably an improvement - but its peculiar location in a more challenged section of Mt. Vernon means you won't deal with any of the tourists or lines. read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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Though we never lived nearby, over the past 40 years we'd occasionally go out of our way and treat ourselves to Johnny's unique pie. Our party of four went last night, and for the first time, we were Greatly Disappointed . The decor hasn't changed in at least 40 years. Had to park 5 blocks away on the Thursday night! We couldn't put our finger on what changed but the Cheese Pie was tasteless. Was it the mozzarella? The sauce? Both? We had two different soups - Pasta w/Lentils and Pasta Fagioli. The soups must have been heating on the stove all day. The pasta in both was mush. The soups were bland. We tried to pump up the flavor of the pizza and the soups with the grated cheese on the table - ugh! The plastic-like cheese stuck to the soup spoon. Service was just OK. We left feeling very sad because our old iconic favorite is simply no more. read more

As soon as the doors opened up there was a line of about 40 people. Everyone was seated quickly and within minutes the food was coming out. I had a take out order that was easy from start to finish. The most important part was that the food is great. I highly recommend Johnny's pizzeria. A neighborhood gem. read more

Welp, if you're looking for thin crust pizza....then this is definitely the place for you. The pizza is so light and crispy. I mean it's absolutely delicious. I couldn't believe the experience would be this great. I ordered a small pie half pepperoni and myyyyyyy God. The pizza was freshly made and baked with love. The pizza is different. The sauce is on top of the cheese. Can you imagine that?! Also, I tried the Italian Rainbow cake. Ummm ummmm Ummm!!!! That cake was delicious. It was moist and very flavorful. I loved it. Now, here's what I didn't like....can sodas! That's really not my thing. But their ice was delicious. LoL!!! read more

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Rare 5 Star Review One of the best pizza's in the US. Bold statement? Not really. This is pretty much the epitome of an authentic old school pizza joint. The staff is friendly. The pizza is just ridiculously good! The crust is always thin and a little well done which makes it have a great flavor and a great crispness. Zero soggy slices here! I am good for two slices usually, but I ate four because it was just that good! We had one pep and one plain pie. Price doesn't matter when you are eating at a legendary pizza place with superb pizza. Tip: The meatball wedge is amazing and the greatest rendition of a meatball grinder that we have ever had. If you like the thin crust crispy no flop pizza, then you will thoroughly enjoy this place. Parking is a little iffy...that is my only negative...and it isn't impossible, just could be tough on a busy Friday night! We literally been to over a thousand "pizza" joints and this is in the top 5 of all time. Too good. Thanks read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Meatball Wedge - Outstanding - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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Meticulous. Care and precision of a craft. Linguini B brings that to you - And Linguini B has the greatest of appreciation for restaurants that do the same. Meticulous. The Latin root - Metus - of course, is most similar to the modern Anglo-Saxon word of Fear. Yes I'm studied, but that's not that point. So where do Meticulous and Fear align? Fear of what? Meticulous. Fear of not being perfect. Fear of missing a detail. Chase perfection and catch excellence... said some serial winner of Italian descent in the Midwest pugging back the finest cheese this country has to offer. Vince, derived from Vincere - To Win. Mr. Lombardi's destiny was thrust upon himself at birth. Another winner? Johnny's. Mount Vernon's master makers of pizza at Johnny's prove day in and day out to be meticulous - Nearing pure perfection of pizza. My review here today cannot elevate the greatness of this known and eternally established entity. I am only here to pay my respect to a titan of the most popular piece of cuisine on the planet. Since 1942. In 1942 I was fighting in WWII in a yesterlife. I was likely being shot down at the siege of Malta. Not the great siege of the 16th century, but the multi year campaign in the 20th. Is Linguini making history hot? Yea. Whatever. Johnny's they were still slinging pizzas. I've lived three lives since then. You don't wanna know the others... What's so great about Johnny's? Surely, the wait is not great. But patience is a virtue acquired by I. The parking lot is packed tight but neatly. The bricks on the outside of the restaurant radiate heat. The smell of pizza devours the streets. The rumor is you cannot eat this pizza on the street out due to its potency. It causes fights, many have been mugged for the remainder of their pie. That's what you like to hear, if you ask me. But who am I? Anyways - Our lovely and respectful waitress promised me, a young guppy, that the wait would be worth it. What she was really saying is that my 83 year soul, through war and multiple bodies, could wait a bit longer. Her eyes burned of passion, precision, and persuasion. Her confidence clearly knew no bounds. It reassured me in an instance, not that any doubts had really crept in at the moment. Doubts are the friends of the weak and the foe of the stable. I stand on a table. I let my wisdom known - and everyday it's shown. So, yes, really all her majestic and careful words did was elevate my expectations. I suckered down a few zucchini sticks and some house salad as we waited for our turn on the Ferris Wheel. They went quickly. Should've ate more slowly. Rookie mistake, although I was seated with vets. The vets were peering at my every move, it's difficult to eat with Linguini. What is he thinking? Is it positive? Is it negative? Don't think too much, I surely don't. I'm all action. Anyways I heard some complaint about a slightly dirty salad bowl but I couldn't have cared less. I was there for the pizza. Finally. This story is not your typical fantasy. I provided an exposition. I teased you with some rising action. But there will be no fall. No denouement. Strictly a climax. Oh yea... a climax indeed. My tuckered out but tingling teeth chomped down excitedly on a pizza with the structure of the firmest cardboard. The integrity of the dough was so elite, that I argue you could make a bridge from this yeast. A delicious bridge at that. Each bite filled with a crunch. A light crunch, but a crunch nonetheless. This is the best dough in the U S of A. That is clear as day. You can argue with a wall, and the wall would still fight back. Believe me, I would know, I was a rebirthed as a wall from 1943 to 1944. The sauce is fantastic, maybe could use slightly more of it. That's not a complaint or a recommendation. I'm just being picky because that's what you pay me to do. Pay in dollar? Nay. Simply pay me in your love and occasional laughter, all I do is provide transparency. You can't really see the cheese but you know it's there. It's of quality. The crust is scrumptious, it somehow distinguishes itself from the rest of the crunchy slice. The lightness of this pie is feather-like. Not just to hand, but to stomach. With 2 large pies shared amongst three you'd think we'd be squeaking out of the front door, but I think I left lighter. I burned more calories chewing than I gained consuming. I could've polished back so many slices. You have to hold yourself back. These things are addicting. You'd think as the temperature decreases that the pizza quality declines.... But in fact it could've even gotten better. What type of wizardry is that? High 9s pizza. We are talking 9.5/9.6 type. This is a certified BAD BOY. I'm a certified BAD BOY. Make the trip from far and wide. There were a few aliens from the Andromeda Galaxy in the back room - Quite the trip. They left impressed. Nobody said a word, as if it were commonplace. Amazing. Love you Johnny. Stay meticulous. Trust the process. LB trusts. read more

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What's not to love about this olde school OG Pizza! Dave Portnoy is spot on. The pizza is in the top 10 in the country! Flavorful sauce, no flop and crunchy. Good to the last bite. Not to be missed! read more

Absolutely the best pizza in Westchester, thin crispy delicious, grey crew friendly and fast a must try

I was looking for a pizza place to feed my kids, went in an older man was so rude since the moment I went in. That should been my sign to leave. I decided to ignore and go ahead and give a try and ordered pasta with another rude lady named Doris I believe. i could not believe it. I told her she does not need to be rude and have an attitude. She said, " it's been a long night, and I said that's not excuse. I told the valet guy outside because I needed to vent and he also saw what happen through the window. He said she is like that sometimes especially if it's busy. I know now I will return again. and I can't believe with the type of attitude and rudeness, the restaurant is packed. I callus never, I am a trying believer of customer service. read more

good pizza, finally made it there, let them know, they dgaf, lol. anyway, excellent pizza, very light and thats the way it works. might not agree with some of the other aspects of their business model, but the pizza is solid. read more

Very thin pizza. Crispy. Large pepperoni for USD$24. Cash only. An 80-yr old pizzeria. read more

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This pie is fantastic even down to the undercarriage! Lite, crispy crust great tomato sauce...Delicious! One of the top pies in New York State. read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

Tried to eat here a couple of weeks ago. I think they were on vacation. Came back from NJ stopped in Arthur ave first picked up items then head out to mt Vernon. Was hoping I can get a parking spot. But no space open. They have about 7 spots for customers. Walked in ordered two pies and 2 Pepsi cans. $50. Pizza was ready in about 15-20 minutes. Pizza dough was good. It reminded me of Italian bread you buy from a bakery. That is how pizza dough should be. Sauce was good. Here is the problem. Not enough cheese. And it wasn't the best cheese. Owner knows about Grande while milk mozz. They should be using the best of the best. Especially when customers are paying a premium and going thru hoops to get there w no parking. I bet Johnny used it when he was slinging pies. I'm going 8.9 read more

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Sooooo I've been 4 times now in the last month. I may have a bit of a problem lol It's the best pizza I've had in NY, period. Sauce on top of the cheese. Top notch undercarriage and zero flop. Service was a little slow the first time (it was pretty slammed) it's been perfect the last 3 times there. They have been very sweet and attentive. It's a no frills, old school pizzeria. Go there with good friends and family to enjoy this place. They are thin pies so expect to order a little more for a large crowd. I saw they just received a spot (#3) on another site's Top 10 pizzas in the US...I'd have to agree, it most certainly is one of the best in the US. read more

Had a chance to try Johnnys today. The decor makes for a quintessential pizzeria experience. The three Pizzaiolo's worked in harmony to masterfully pump pizza after pizza; each a work of art in its own right. Servers efficiently hum through their stations as tending to your every need. Then the star of the show appears...my pizza. I went with the plain because everyone knows that's how you truly judge a pizzaiolo's greatness. And greatness it was. Perfectly cooked crust, vibrant pizza sauce and the right amount of cheese... a true master piece. The added bonus was getting to chat with the sweetest angel of the family run business Concetta. Thanks for a most memorable lunch read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Thin crust pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

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One of the best thin crust pizzas I've had for sure. The white pizzas were outstanding and the custom pizzas were amazing. It's cash only so make sure to bring your money. On weekends parking is available across the street. They give you a slip to put on the dashboard. read more

I have been a customer for 50 years. The pizza has gone steadily down in quality. The crust was like cardboard on my last visit. The attitude of the staff is horrible. WE would put up with bad service when the pizza was top quality. The young lady who takes the money at the register was especially rude . there are many excellent pizzerias in Westchester and the bronx ,do yourself a favor and skip this one. read more

If you know me, you know that I think pizza is an overrated food. PUT YOUR KNIVES AWAY!!!! I come in peace. So, while I don't LOVE pizza like, what I like to call people who are, Pizza People, I do sometimes try pizza at different places in the event I find one that I truly love. Well, Johnny's is that place for me. My mom and I got for a large pie: 1/2 plain, 1/2 pepperoni and a side of broccoli sautéed in garlic and oil. The broccoli was decent. It could have been cooked longer for me. I wish it had more garlic since I'm obsessed with garlic. 7/10. Now, the star of the show. The pizza!!! Ok, first look, it looks incredible. The reverse action of cheese then sauce is genius. The undercarriage was nicely charred. When I took a bite I was shook. The sauce was nicely seasoned. It had a level of sweetness that I prefer in my tomato sauces. There was just enough cheese. The crust was my favorite part. I prefer a THIN crust. It was so thin and crispy I was stunned. The sauce being on top allowed the pizza to not have that "flop" or soggy bottom. It was perfect. The pepperoni wasn't salty and thinly sliced. I give the pizza a 10/10. It's such a homey feeling place with the memorabilia that's been collected over the years and now displayed. Some other things to note about the restaurant: -cash only -not open on Sundays and Mondays -looks to get busy quickly when it gets later in the evening so plan accordingly Overall, if you are not a Pizza Person, I still say give it a try! You may find that you love their style. read more

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Pizza is good. Super thin. Doesnt hold up for takeout - gets cold within 5-10 min. I was warned about this before going, but I didn't listen. By the time we got to the 2nd half of the pizza, it was already noticeably cold. Went back to eat there and I found the pizza to def. be better right when its fresh. However, its just too thin for my liking - like 3 pieces of paper thin. read more

I have heard nothing but great things about Johnnny's and today my husband and I finally took the drive to try their pizza. My review is one word, Wow! The pizza was definitely not what I was expecting, but in a good way. If you are thinking you are coming for a traditional NY pizza slice, then think again. Their pizza is very thin and has less cheese than a normal slice. The sauce is very different, but the more you eat it the more you want to keep eating it. It's the type of pizza where you can finish a pie on your own. We also got the house salad, which was also surprisingly delicious. Their house dressing has bits of Gorgonzola cheese in it and coming from a Gorgonzola cheese lover, it gets gold star! Looking forward to getting Johnnys again soon! read more

We went to Johnny's on a Friday evening in December after reading about it in a pizza lovers group on Facebook. There was a lot of talk and a lot of hype about this fantastic thin pizza. I will be going through all aspects. Parking. Parking is horrendous. It took over 40 minutes to find a spot. Within that 40 minutes I had to hop out alone to secure a table to attempt to speed up the process. We were pretty hungry already. When my husband finally found a spot he had to walk another 10 minutes to the pizzeria. They have valet but we looked and the lot was full so. Idk it seemed kind of moot. Timeline. From the time that we started looking for parking, to putting in our order, and waiting for the pizza we did spend over an hour before receiving food. What I'm trying to say is that this whole pizza-getting process at Johnny's was very time consuming. It ate up a lot of our Friday night especially by the time we finished eating we prob met the 2.5 hour mark or close. Service. There's no sign but you're supposed to wait in the front to be seated in the order that you arrive. After I gave my name, I waited in a large back room for a few minutes and then was seated at a two-top. Brenda was our waitress. I can't say enough good things about her. In fact she was the best part of our experience. She was kind, sweet, personable and I didn't feel like a number. We connected over our shared interest in diet sodas (lol). She put in my order quickly to get us moving along. Food. We ordered 2 plain pies and two sodas. Was the pizza thin? ...Was it thin? I felt like I was being pranked. I kid you not. They make these pizzas on a piece of printer paper. They make these pizzas on a base of cellophane. They might even make normal pizzas, freeze them, and then shave and serve them. These pizzas are RAZOR THIN. I'm not kidding when I say that after we finished eating I thought about it and said to my husband, if someone wanted to play a practical joke involving pizza, this is the pizza that I would imagine being served. It was comically thin. Practical-joke-thin. New York pizza style is considered thin and I know and understand that. That's what I'm used to and that's what I grew up eating. This is .......its own category. This is something else. If you've never been and you're just looking at the pictures--its even thinner in real life. A feather. Now, that being said, it wasn't "bad." But it was also--a snack. Thank God we ordered two because my husband would have starved to death if we hadn't. I had seven slices but could have had more (something I never say). We both left feeling hungry, $60 later (with tip). I thought it was still tasty but my husband was fuming. After looking forward to it all week as a huge pizza lover, it was such a drastically different experience than he was expecting and he was not impressed. Not enough cheese, not enough flavor, way too thin, no bang for the buck. One side of my husband's pizza also was burnt and he said the crust was inedible on that side. He said he'll never return again and would give it a zero. I'm going to give it a two because of the server and it wasn't "bad" tasting it was pretty good for me in terms of flavor but also not all that it was hyped up to be. Overall-- a let down! read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

NO CHEESE on the cheese pizza! Ever! They make you order "extra cheese" on the pizza just to get any cheese at all on the slice. And good luck calling to complain- the phone is always off the hook. If you want pizza that is absolutely cheese free then Johnny's pizzeria is your place. read more

The best. Plain and simple. Best pizza in not only Westchester but perhaps in the NY area. I'm sure others will agree/disagree but this is our opinion!! read more

JC from Westchester Visited Johnnie's last night with my family What can you say that's not said by zillions of people who have tried it,unbelievable We drove home and wanted to go back for more, The place was jumping with folks laughing and talking and having fun And that's how it should be good people And phenomenal Pizza Thank you Guy and gals at Johnnie's last night and remember "Mangia Bene, Vivi Bene" salud read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - JC from Westchester Self explanatory, simply best pizza anywhere - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

Highly recommend! Pizza is incredible. Also had their linguine with clam sauce for the first time recently which was excellent! read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

Been wanting to go here for a while. The parking sucks. I got a large cheese and a large pepperoni. I preferred the cheese but both were good. read more

I never had pizza like this before, super thin , and they put SAUCE on top of the cheese!!! So messy , sauce dripping out , very messy! One large pie is definitely not filling for more than two people! Heard a lot about this place but I would never go back! Pizza tasted like pizza but I've had much better and filling pizza in my life ! read more

What can I say that has not already been said. This pizza is delicious. Crispy, flavorful. Sauce on top of cheese. No flop. Not doughy thick stuff you find in most places. Atmosphere has not changed. No pouf. No nonsense. This is not a sorority house. You Will enjoy the decor. You must eat it there or in the parking lot. It will not travel well. It's very thin. One hungry person could knock back a small by themselves. First timers, get a large plain pie, big salad, Gorgonzola. If you don't want to wait, get there by 11:30. It's the only way to score parking in their small lot. read more

Still the thinnest crust pizza you'll find in the tri-state area and the best I've seen. We've ordered the linguini and pasta which was ok, though you might find other places that serves this better. The place is a throwback and it shows with the ambiance and the staff. Parking lot is terrible, so you might do better on the street. read more

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Great pizza but it wasn't the 8.9 that Dave gave it. I thought it was a great pizza but it wasn't the best I've eaten. Good friendly service. They sell pies only. Great place to try once in a while. read more

This place has been on my bucket list for a long time. I took a friend of mine who is a senior, who doesn't like any pizza around because it's usually very limp and too Chewy. Well this isn't the case at Johnny's! It's a very old-school restaurant. Nothing fancy just good food. We started off with Johnny signature salad which consisted of pepperoncini, olives, blue cheese, lettuce, onions and tomato. It was nice and cold, crisp in a wonderful vinaigrette. Loved it. Now for the pizza! The pizza came out looking very saucy. It was extremely crispy, and every piece stood upright as you lifted it towards your mouth. The cheese was under the sauce. The slices cannot be described as Chewy or limp. We both agreed the Pizza was really crispy and delicious. My senior friend has finally found her dream come true pizza! I'm happy to accompany her anytime! The servers are very nice and efficient. Bravo! read more

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Mixed on it. The service was great. The pizza fair. I didn't sit down, but I understand they won't provide a glass of water for those eating in. You have to purchase. Anyway, it's a thin crust and the sauce is great. I guess it's just not a style I favor. I grew up in Brooklyn and that's the style I like. This is closer to New Haven. read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - Small regular pie - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

The pizza was solid--crispy and flavorful--and we got our order in 13 minutes, even though they quoted 20. So credit where it's due. They're closed Sundays and Mondays, and it's cash only. Fine, their choice. And yeah, Portnoy gave it a 9.1 in 2019. But for regular folks without a camera crew, it's a very different vibe. The main woman running the place is downright rude. She fawned over Portnoy, but treats other paying customers with an attitude. My wife, who has a service animal, was asked for papers--which is illegal. This isn't a one-off either; apparently they've done it to others. Then she suddenly said we couldn't dine in after ordering takeout--claiming it wasn't fair to other customers--despite four empty tables. Clearly a bogus excuse tied to the service dog. There's also no ice water, only bottled water for purchase, which feels shady. No outdoor seating and nothing pleasant nearby to eat at if you get it to go. Parking is a mess with forced valet, and Mount Vernon isn't exactly the most welcoming area. All in all, the food can't make up for the hostility and hassle. Just not worth the trouble. Disappointed to say the least. read more

Concetta has no class , the food is great but she has no management and customer service education - very unprofessional and rude. !

Not sure what happened, perhaps they were too busy. We sat down and ordered 1 pie and it took 1 hour to come to the table, not a single person communicated that it would take that long. We would've ordered apps while waiting but the waitress didn't even come to check on us for the duration of our wait. Got the pizza and was very disappointed with the sauce, it had an unsavory tang to it. I always try give places a second chance so if I go back I will gladly update my review to reflect my next experience, this one was definitely a let down though. read more

This is one of my favorite spots to get pizza. They also serve other Italian dishes that I love. The place is nice and has tables. The service was great, but the downside is they only accept cash payments! read more

Johnny's Pizzeria - cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mount Vernon, New York

The food is excellent. Great thin crust pizza, authentic sauce on top pizza. Chicken a la Marie! Tastiest! They really know how to balance flavors to create a superb dish. Growing up in Mt. Vernon, missed out on this place because they dont serve slices then and still now. NO Slices! But after one taste, you would buy a whole pie or two! The service is great and people are welcoming. The interior is nice, good for a casual dinner or a formal occasion. read more

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Divey, cash-only, no-frills pizza spot with unique but tasty pizzas Their pizzas are thin crust and very sauce-heavy, and the crust is super crunchy, but they are very tasty My friend and I split a large 1/2 cheese 1/2 pepperoni pie and we finished it no-problem because of how thin the crust is They also have a few other entrees that are not pizza, but I don't know why you would come here and order something else No slices 8 read more

Best pizzeria in Westchester. Make sure to bring cash because they are cash only. If there is a wait, it is absolutely worth waiting for. No slices are available and believe me- you'll want more than just one anyway. The pie is light, crispy, and the sauce is perfection. read more