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32 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
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Lombardi's, which opened in 1905, is widely credited as America's first licensed pizzeria, and that century-plus history plus its coal-fired-oven pies have made it a staple stop on NYC food tours and bus-tour itineraries, drawing steady crowds to its small Nolita dining room.
Reported waits for a table have generally run under 30 minutes, though large tour groups being dropped off outside can create bursts of crowding at the entrance. Reviewers suggest weekday afternoons, such as Tuesday, tend to offer the best shot at a quicker seat, and the restaurant also accepts reservations alongside walk-ins.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Per its OpenTable page, Lombardi's only accepts reservations for parties of 8 or more; smaller parties cannot book ahead.
Walk-ins: Per OpenTable, since small-party reservations aren't available, walk-ins are welcome but expect to wait in line, as Lombardi's is a popular tourist destination.
Per OpenTable, hours are Mon-Thu and Sun 11:30am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00am.
Reported guidance from reviewers suggests a wait for a table is usually under 30 minutes, though tour-bus groups being dropped off outside can create brief crowding at the door; weekday afternoons are generally reported as easier than weekends. (No live damnlines camera here yet — this is reported guidance, not a live count.)
Yes — according to listings, Lombardi's accepts reservations in addition to walk-ins, and also offers delivery and takeout.
Lombardi's is widely credited as the first licensed pizzeria in the United States, opening in 1905, and is known today for its coal-oven pizza in a small Nolita storefront.
Reviewers suggest weekday afternoons, such as Tuesday, tend to offer the best shot at a table without a long wait, since weekends and bus-tour hours draw the heaviest crowds.
Yes, per OpenTable walk-ins are welcome for smaller parties, though you should expect to wait in line since it's a popular tourist spot.
Sources: Yelp — Lombardi's Pizza · OpenTable - Lombardi's