Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
236 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Amazing Pastrami Sandwich!!!
Setup -- another stop on our Tony Bourdain NY food tour and another homerun!
Food -- definitely one of the spots I was..."
Dawson Devitt
"Half sandwich with soup combo is an excellent lunch special. Pastrami was super delicious with some table mustard smeared everywhere. Definitely get..."
Clemens Wan
"They serve up a great pastrami sandwich though at $25 it’s not great value. Their pastrami also tends to be on the leaner side compared to..."
ReedH
"We went into this place on a whim since we’re big fans of pastrami sandwiches, but I think we would’ve been better off getting deli items and..."
Erica Meerbach
"Came here a few days after hitting the more well known Deli down in Lower Manhattan. I believe that this Pastrami on Rye is just as good as the..."
Janeandmel
"At Pastrami Queen, renowned for its classic deli offerings, we had the pleasure of trying their signature pastrami sandwiches, accompanied by..."
Giuseppe Albrizio
"Old school kosher deli, pastrami is a lot leaner and thinly sliced unlike Katz of S&P, also less of burn exterior is trimmed giving a unique texture..."
Jia Sun
"Shout out to Anthony Bourdain, who always gave a rec for this spot - one of the best pastrami sandwiches in town, and definitely better than Katz's..."
Surab
"Great pastrami sandwich - the only thing is that place is too small but other than that both service and food are just..."
Arturo Arriaga
"Beef sandwich with a bit of bread - who wouldn't like that. Great place for the famous pastrami sandwiches. And they come with pickles.
Beef was..."
Yavor Edipov
"Fantastic and better than Katz’s Deli! My $25 pastrami sandwich was overflowing with meat. I got the mustard and dressing on the side. There was..."
Nick Gray
"Absolutely delicious, authentic pastrami sandwiches 🥪 I've been here twice in a week and would definitely go..."
FARZAM KAMGAR
"Stopped in for the famous pastrami! I was surprised it was almost $30 but it was delicious. It was our first time in New York so we had to try a..."
acp
"Pastrami Queen is the real deal! Best pastrami in the city and same with the Matzo ball soup. Hand cut fries were absolutely delicious. Service is..."
Luis Mart
"Their pastrami hot sandwich is famous for a reason. Amazing! very good, tender, meaty, yummy. However, be aware that they use bread with caraway. if..."
Daria P
"This has been our go to take out for pastrami but dined here for first time and was even better. Quick service and Super attentive and kind staff. ..."
"This place was weird for me at the beginning because it's like a buffet where you can choose any kind of food, except that here you pay for the..."
Stefy Garduño
"Amazing food, very recommend!
Little..."
Rica Oiknine
"The selection was solid even though I arrived far too late. The spring roll with the peanut sauce was clutch and the selections of greens were a..."
Aaron Sanchez
"Dishes is a casual restaurant that serves American comfort food in a cozy setting. The menu features a variety of classic dishes, including burgers,..."
Suesue
"I like this place because I can consistently get the grilled chicken with spinach salad for my nutrition plan without having to worry about packing a..."
Sahaj Viradia
"Are you kidding me!? This is the perfect place to buy food that you'll never cook at home. That's the best kind of food to buy! It's home cooked..."
Rolando Roblero
"Simply the best deli/restaurant in NYC. Milk and honey cream of wheat is just the best.
Always interesting, delicious and well prepared food in a..."
Brian Wright
"Delicious lunch- worth the price-
Lots of choices and grill cheese was..."
Doc
"Reasonably priced, good, solid tasting..."
Meadow Mogchoji Pradera (Meadow Pradera Mogchoji)
"Great buffet style or build a salad. Less offerings since COVID but it's also less of a zoo. Delicious fresh..."
"The most amazing diner. Not all polish and patter, but a warm welcome and staff who have genuine smiles and want to engage and assist. We felt very..."
Nicholas Hawe
"Absolutely amazing. I haven't eaten so tasty for a long time.
Matzo ball soup: rich broth, and matzo ball tasted like if there was meat inside. Big..."
Wiki
"The food here was INCREDIBLE! There are so many delicious and authentic dishes to try! My favorite thing to order is the Chicken Parm sandwich and..."
Zehra Forte
"Sarge's Deli in NYC is the real deal, offering an exceptional dining experience. Their Reuben sandwich is hands down the best I have ever had, and..."
Steve A
"This restaurant serves the best pastrami in town! The flavors are rich and the texture is perfect. The attention to detail in crafting this dish is..."
Dominik Gąska
"What a classic New York experience. The giant pastrami & corned beef sandwiches were fantastic, as was the "Robin" (grilled open pastrami, swiss..."
Rachael Conway
"Tldr; good Jewish deli, a bit sad and rough around the edges, but p goood food and service
- had the matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwich, and special..."
A.
"I grew up on LA Jewish deli and this place did not disappoint! Local family insisted that Sarge’s was more authentic and better than Katz’s. I..."
Mariska Calabrese
"Visiting New York and looking for a place that serves traditional NY cheesecake. Found this diner through some food blog post and decided to give it..."
sng1002001
"Loved the automatic pickles and coleslaw upon seating! Lox Bagel, Pancakes, and French Toast were good too. 😋
The table next to us ordered 4..."
Tony D'Antonio
"Portions are huge, that's why prices are a bit high.
Food is good! Quick service, very nice waiter. Just place is a little bit dirty, like everything..."
Oksana Ivanova
"Renowned for its array of delicacies ranging from savory sandwiches to the sweet allure of cheesecake, Sarge's culinary expertise shines both in its..."
M. Maietta
"Really enjoyed the signature pastrami. The service was really good and soo was the. If you’re planning to go, 1 order of the pastrami is a portion..."
Kudakwashe Zimunya
"Great food. Even the vegan Reuben is amazing. However the service could be a lot better and the place needs to be a whole lot cleaner.
Those issues..."
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
"Delicious! The pastrami is amazing. The Cheeseteak was superb. And you know me. I'm pretty critical when it comes to cheesesteaks! Well, this one is..."
Ric Douglas
"One of our favourite pastrami place in NY! We loved getting to try the pastrami while they make our sandwiches which makes the wait so much more..."
Queeny Qiu
"Great location and even better food.
The Matzo Ball soup is fabulous, easily better than my mother made.
The meat platter with potato salad is enough..."
Martin Varley
"Sargies is New York for us. We visit every time we are in New York and it never fails. Because of Covid, we hadn’t visited for the last four years...."
Alan Wells
"Really nice old spot. The waitress was wonderful and helpful. Had the pastrami sandwich on rye and it was good but a bit to..."
"the BEST Bloody Mary I have ever had!! We ate here for brunch and absolutely loved it. The decor is sooo NYC (love the baseball wall mural) and I..."
Sasha Sloan
"Wonderful diner, great tasty food options and our server is continuously amazing (African American gentleman with dark hair). However, I must say..."
Lissy Marichal
"We stopped in to warm up and grab an early breakfast before our pedicab tour through Central Park. All of the items we ordered were great! The..."
Tom
"10/21/2023
One of those icons in the city is to stop by and enjoy some of the classics as egg Benedict.
Little pricing for just regular breakfast but..."
Erick Maitin Morales
"Sooo good breakfast, didn‘t think a diner could have so delicious food. Liked the location a lot. Service was very kind, but a Little Bit too busy,..."
V G
"Went for brunch. Met the greatest people. Sat at the bar. Portions are big. We shared a plate and bonus...we shared a cookie with our new friends...."
Vicky (A couple of Memory Makers)
"We had a great meal here when we visited NYC.
The food was great, absolutely loved the pastrami sandwich, the burger and the milkshake. We loved the..."
Jackie Hamilton-Smith
"It’s a rather busy restaurant during weekends. We had to wait a while without reservations. The decor is old school type, there are a few healthier..."
H H
"Classic diner vibe with typical diner fare. I really liked their strawberry milkshake! Burger and fries were decent, but nothing special. Food was on..."
Ellen Huang
"Weather was good so sat in the outside area. Service very good and attentive. Had the French Toast and a Bagel with Salmon. Good but not too special..."
Martin Leonard
"When entering the diner you go back in time and you feel like in a classical diner. The waiters are very nice and they make sure that everything is..."
Alicia Trimmiño Jaramillo
"SO good. We wandered up with a party of 6 and the guy was so nice and initially told us 30 minutes wait and we ended up getting in after 5. Servers..."
Sara Jane Kershaw
"Good place with decent portions. Arrived at 11:30 and were seated right away. The staff are courteous and give you time with the menu if you need it...."
Peter Falco
"Very laid back, food is amazing. Staff is friendly and you leave with a full belly and..."
Jess B
"Cozy atmosphere with fantastic food and friendly service. The coleslaw on the chicken sandwich was amazing. We had a great experience here and will..."
Rachel Cline
"Amazing atmosphere, great food and milkshakes to die for. Our favourite place in..."
Jay Boyd
"Had breakfast 🥞 there and it was delicious 😋
Friendly staff and fast..."
Deborah Bourlon
"Great diner near central Park. Was seated straight away inside, they do have a nice outdoor area too. Service was quick and polite. Food came quick..."
Shaun Bothamley
"Tony Bennett's French toast is the best on the planet ,,, just make sure u go breakfast time & specifically ask for Tony Bennett's French toast ,,,..."
"Only stopped by for a quick cold brew on a hot summer day! Went with the cappucino with caramel syrup. It was delicious. They have a ton of..."
Nini Kaur
"Great place to stop by for a quick happy hour or coffee if you’re in the Oculus. My friend and I came here for a few drinks while shopping in the..."
Stephanie Yoon
"I just got a small coffee and everyone loved the coffee. It is a great place and will go again when I go back to nyc!!! Everyone should try it when..."
Harper Griffen
"stopped in 3 days in a row for jambon buerre. great sandwich and we were in and out in just a few minutes each time.
exactly what I was looking..."
david doguet
"Good quality food and customer service
Highly recommend their food. The Cobb salad has no business being this good for a salad.
Recommend the..."
Miguel Zeng
"🥐GET THEIR CROISSANT! I gave the review 4 overall but their croissant deserves 5. It was flaky outside the edge, soft inside but strong enough..."
Julia Hsia
"If I were rich, this would be a regular hangout for me. This is a great place for a casual bite. They got little of everything. Oysters, pate,..."
Johnny B
"The place has outdoor seating with heaters. It was pretty comfortable to sit to enjoy a small pastry and a coffee. The uniqueness of the cannelet and..."
MEGA_ nem
"If you like charcuterie boards, or meat and cheese and bread in general, this is your place.
We stopped in here a VERY cold January morning after..."
Emily Tomczak
"I tried it because it was 1 of 15 best bakeries in NYC at Eater or some website. Yes, indeed it was Great croissants. The service is normal. It could..."
Lisa Kim
"Amazing pain au chocolat! Really enjoyed it and think it’s one of the best I’ve tried here in NYC. We also ordered their vegetable sandwich which..."
Cristine C
"Great spot for a quick bite. They have a variety of salads, sandwiches, deserts, and fine canned goods. I had a sandwich, which was tasty. I do find..."
Céline A.
"The almond croissant has a huge quantity of almond frangipane inside.
It is the best-tasting almond croissant that I have ever had.
I drove all the..."
Gail Melisa
"This is one of the few places in America where I can order a Niçoise Salade. It is not nearly as good as the one that I ate in Nice, France, where..."
Roxy E Ryan
"Good customer service. clean restaurant.
Some of choices for vegetarian.
I like the Butternut squash soup (its vegetarian)
And the grilled vegetable..."
"What a gem. So lucky to know this spot. Amazing sandwiches, ingredients, and staff. Original sandwich combos and classics prepared with taste and..."
Daniel Litt
"Hoagie's Heros makes amazing sandwiches. I bought a delicious four foot Italian party hoagie. The bread, the vegetables, and the meats were to die..."
Philip Spinka
"What a great find on the UES. Delicious food served by nice, friendly people. Very reasonable prices.
Highly..."
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