John's

Italian | East Village

Food22 Decor15 Service19 Cost$35

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"Upholding the art of Italian cooking" since 1908, this East Village "institution" endures thanks to "no-nonsense" red-sauce meals (plus recently added vegan selections), all at "fair prices"; "no credit cards" and "nothing-fancy" decor – think "Chianti bottles" and "melted candle wax" – add to the "time-warp" vibe.

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