1978 New York Pizzeria - Pasadena

I’ve been chasing after the same experience many people claim to have coming here and I keep missing it. Pizza first time. It was ok, certainly not my first choice when ordering pizza in the Dena. Second time, Pene Primavera, I had high expectations and found it to be bland and disappointing- I thought maybe it was an off day. Tried for that awesome food and experience again tonight and who knows how it is, by the time I got home, my soggy bottom brown bag that was laying flat in my car prompted me to pull the dish out and that’s when I noticed the lid wasn’t closed all the way. My $12 dollar “fresh” garlic and butter pene pasta looked more like $12 cooked, dry pene noodles and now my car is dripping in butter. I threw a tip on my receipt before I left, Mainly because each time I’ve been there everyone seems to be miserable, not once have I been greeted in a nice or friendly manner. I’ve felt nothing but uncomfortable and as if I’m an annoyance for just picking up my food and saying thank you! I never post reviews that are bad, I do feel gypped and had I complained, I doubt anything would come of it based on the interactions I’ve had there. I was hoping for better. I think I struck out unfortunately.

Not sure what happened to this place. It used to be our favorite pizza in the area but not anymore.

Ordered a meat calzone got home to a burnt outside and flat out frozen inside. Called to get a refund and no deal. Done with this place.

I love their pizza. Its always super good. Monday and Tuesdays are the best times to go since you get their pizza a bit cheaper. Best in Pasadena in my opinion. Parking: Parking infront of the building is like a war zone. It shares the lot with another restaurant and a grocery store. Depending on time of day, you can park close. Other times.. good luck! Ive almost been hit like 4 times

Food (pizza) is not as good as it once was. You can tell by the quality that the founder is not as involved.