Lanza's
Defunct restaurant in New York City, U.S.
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Lanza’s was an Italian restaurant in the East Village, Manhattan. It was opened in 1904 by Italian immigrant Michael Lanza in a tenement built in 1871. Lanza was rumored to have been a chef for Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. It closed sometime between 2015 and 2017, reportedly after seizure by a marshal for non-payment of taxes.[1][2][3] The former restaurant's murals, stained glass, and sign were retained by Joe and Pat's, a pizzeria that opened at the location in 2018.[4]
| Lanza's | |
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The former site of Lanza's in 2024 | |
 Interactive map of Lanza's | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1904 |
Previous owner | Michael Lanza |
| Location | 168 First Avenue, New York City, New York, 10009, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°43′44.2″N 73°59′2.7″W |
They were known to be a favorite of Lucky Luciano, Carmine “Lilo” Galante and Joseph “Socks” Lanza.[1]
Popular culture
Lanza’s was a filming location for Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery and Alan Parker’s Angel Heart.[1] It also appeared in season 3, episode 3 of The Naked City.[citation needed]
