Is John's of 12th Street Still Open? Update (New York, NY)
Current status
As of September 2026, John's of 12th Street is listed open on johnsof12thstreet.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The restaurant's own website is live with active BentoBox ordering and a Press page referencing its 'Triple D' appearance, with no closure notice.
- Season / episode Season 13, Episode 7
- Original air date
- Address 302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited John's of 12th Street in Manhattan's East Village for the 'Global Traditions' episode that aired 2012-01-23, spotlighting the Italian restaurant's traditional red-sauce cooking. The restaurant's own website lists its address as 302 East 12th Street, the same East Village location featured on the show, and includes a dedicated Press page that references its 'Triple D' appearance. A site check on 2026-09-08 found the website live and current, with active online ordering through BentoBox and a combined Hours, Location & Reservations page. The site also lists pages for group and party dining, along with phone contact and social links to Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp. No notice of closure or a change of address from the East 12th Street location appeared anywhere on the current site.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Global Traditions
- What was featured
- Italian red-sauce cooking at John's of 12th Street
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- John's of 12th Street
Frequently asked questions
Is John's of 12th Street still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, John's of 12th Street is listed open on johnsof12thstreet.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to John's of 12th Street after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited John's of 12th Street in Manhattan's East Village for the 'Global Traditions' episode that aired 2012-01-23, spotlighting the Italian restaurant's traditional red-sauce cooking. As of September 2026, John's of 12th Street is listed open on johnsof12thstreet.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is John's of 12th Street located?
302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured John's of 12th Street?
Season 13, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 23, 2012. The episode is titled “Global Traditions”.
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Visit info
- Address
- 302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- johnsof12thstreet.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in New York
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Sources
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