| Lanza's | |
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 The former site of Lanza's in 2024 | |
 Interactive map of Lanza's | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1904 (1904) |
| Previous owner | Michael Lanza |
| Location | 168 First Avenue, New York City, New York, 10009, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°43′44.2″N73°59′2.7″W / 40.728944°N 73.984083°W /40.728944; -73.984083 |
Lanza’s was an Italian restaurant in theEast 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 forVictor Emmanuel III of Italy. They closed in 2015.[1]Eater reported it officially closed in 2017 after seizure by a marshal for non-payment of taxes.[2] It is also said to have closed in 2016.[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]
They were known to be a favorite ofLucky Luciano,Carmine “Lilo” Galante andJoseph “Socks” Lanza.[1]
Lanza’s was a filming location forWoody Allen’sManhattan Murder Mystery andAlan Parker’sAngel Heart.[1] It also appeared in season 3, episode 3 of The Naked City.
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