John’s of 12th St.

John's of 12th Street has served red-sauce Italian food from the same East Village address since 1908, with signed celebrity photos on the walls and candles that look like they've been dripping wax for a century. Portions run large, chicken parm included, and a full vegan menu has been on offer for more than a decade alongside the traditional dishes. Bow-tied servers work the room, and a request for "That's Amore" over a bottle of barolo is part of the routine here.