Katz's Delicatessen
Sandwich Spot and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and Eater
"Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty."(102 Tips)
"Pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup, hearty portion and comfy meal"(282 Tips)
"When Harry Met Sally."(27 Tips)
"Go for the 1/2 matzo ball and 1/2 sandwich for the best of both."(32 Tips)
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Get Pastrami. Either the Reuben or by itself. And don't forget the sour dill pickles. Best sandwich in NYC maybe anywhere
Nicolas BrugneauxDecember 7, 2018Its excellent, don't get me wrong; but $24 for a sandwich??? Consider yourself warned.
If you tip the pastrami guy while he's cutting the meat, you get a better cut
Peter BartaOctober 27, 2012I've tried them all - Carnegie, Stage, Ben's. It's not even close - Katz's makes the best pastrami sandwich on the planet.
Andy WolfeMarch 10, 2015Get the pastrami! Don't worry about sides this will fill you up and then some.
Apostolos SamarasSeptember 25, 2017Words cannot describe this place. It should be rated as an attraction!
delivery.comJune 26, 2012Their famous pastrami sandwich is nothing to joke about. You can get it for delivery too! https://www.delivery.com/menu/Katzs_Delicatessen_Restaurant
Amy CummingsMay 27, 2017"I'll have what she's having." We split the sandwich and it was the perfect amount!
Gina MITLONovember 17, 2011order the sample plate its cheaper and you get a lot of every thing you can make 5 sandwiches from it Read more
Nabil BazzariAugust 5, 2019Amaaaaazing and best pastrami sandwich. Rubin sandwich is good...but not great.
Simon & SchusterMarch 18, 2011The brisket sandwich at this famous deli is the classic NY lunch. Try making a lighter version at home with inexpensive flank steak and horseradish cream; find the recipe in JUST MARRIED AND COOKING. Read more
Don't get table service. Tip your sandwich maker. Enjoy a half of a pastrami or corned beef sandwich with a bowl of matzoh ball soup on a cold, wintry day.
Rich GutierrezOctober 21, 2014Oh you wanna know what's good here?... Get your ass a pastrami sandwich. You're welcome.
Rosiegirl422April 25, 2011Everybody raves about the pastrami here (which IS unparalleled btw) but the corned beef is also AMAZING...eh, why chose; try both!
Ruben MarquezOctober 7, 2010The pastrami on Rye is good, but it depends on the person serving it. We ordered two pastrami's on rye from different people and they were completely different. Dont bother with the fries!
Yesbelt FernandezJanuary 14, 2011Get a side of coleslaw to go with your pastrami sandwhich and ask for two extra sices of bread and share with a friend.
Pink EyeAugust 9, 2011The greatest Pastrami in the world along with other great food on the menu. Lots of great celebrity pics on the wall and also famously known from the movie "When Harry Met Sally"
aJuly 29, 2016Home of the most overpriced and unsavory sandwiches in all of NYC. You can do much better with $20. Like going to Russ & Daughters.
Matt DickerJuly 18, 2011The corned beef sandwich will leave you tasting salt and dehydrated all day long...but it is absolutely worth it.
Glen HFebruary 19, 2012Pastrami is great. But they are way expensive and the lines on the weekends are awful. Cash only as well. Come on weekday/night if you must.
Kecia Stewart.November 14, 2020Haven’t been years but that Pastrami is ooooh so good. Thinking about taking a trip tomorrow.
Linda MiklowitzMarch 4, 2013Look for the round sign in the center of the ceiling where the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally was filmed by Rob Reiner with his mother, Estelle, commenting on Meg Ryan's noises.
Edgar MaveDecember 30, 2019Good and volume but not delicious, pretty famous but disorganized, a large line and not too cheap.
Sophie HebdidgeSeptember 18, 2016Wow! What an authentic experience. Soooooo much food, i'll never need to eat again
Order a Pastrami Reuben with a Dr. Brown's Cel-ray Soda. Best Pastrammy Sammy in NY, forget Carnegie Deli. Even better than Canter's in LA. And don't forget to tip your guy.
jon nguyenJuly 9, 2013Try the Reuben Sandwich - yea...im not kidding u...this just happened...meanest pastrami in the world
Flavio MuffSeptember 29, 2015the sandwiches are huuuuge! knobelwurst, latkes & matzeballen soup was nice.
Novianda SantosoApril 15, 2012get delicious individual can salmon and fresh dessert new york cheesecake , so yummy
David KellerDecember 7, 2011Best pastrami in the city... and I have shopped around. Don't be cheap... tip the counter workers!
guidensNovember 19, 2013Great sandwiches. Reuben + Katz's Ale is a winner... But a little expensive.
Mike O'DeaAugust 19, 2011Tongue and mustard on rye FTW. Half sour tomato and pickles also for the secondary win. Seriously don't lose that ticket.
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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
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- Mon–Wed
- 8:00 AM–10:45 PM
- Thu
- 8:00 AM–2:45 AM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 24 Hours
- Sun
- Midnight–10:45 PM
(800) 446-8364
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Groups Only
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Outdoor Seating
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