2nd Ave Deli

This place, while maybe appearing like an overpriced tourist trap, is one of the best Jewish diners I’ve been to. I split both the matzo ball soup and pastrami sandwich with my mother. The presentation of the soup was a nice touch, but what I really loved was the food itself. The broth was a bit light but very enjoyable, the carrots were perfectly steamed to a balance of crisp and mush, and the matzo ball was buttery and soaked up the flavor of the soup very well. The pastrami sandwich came with a generous portion of pastrami, which was juicy and flavorful. The rye bread was nice and the challah bread the matzo ball soup came with was perfectly fluffy and just a little sweet. Aside from the amazing food, the service and atmosphere of this place is also incredible. I only wish the prices were lower so I could come more often!

The real deal for Jewish Deli! Historic restaurant with some of the best comfort food in NYC! The pastrami was lean and delicious . The noddle pudding was perfect. The kasha was ok, not the flavor I remember probably due a change in ingredients. Overall this is a place every visitor to NYC should try at least once for the old school experience. You might just fall in love with the food, the old style building, and the very personable staff!

Delicious food even though the bread was dry. We would definitely be back to give them another try, and I would recommend asking for the bread to be toasted. There are plenty more options to choose from, and they looked pretty good. We got the pastrami sandwich and a tuna and coleslaw sandwich. The tuna and coleslaw were much better and tasted delicious. The pastrami was great, but the sandwich was ok, nothing more. Overall, I would recommend trying it out and asking for the bread to be different from white or toasted.

Don't miss the matzo ball soup and the hot corn beef /pastrami sandwich. This place has an old newyork charm to it. We went here on a Sunday afternoon and had to wait for atleast 20mins. Consider that if you visit it in peak hours. The prices are moderately expensive but there isn't any place in the neighborhood like it. The food makes up for the extra bucks. If you like katz's you have to come here. We liked everything we ordered, the stuffed cabbage was a little too sweet for my taste, but was well cooked. The slaw was absolutely delicious. Good service overall, we had no complaints.

I recently had the unfortunate experience of dining at 2nd Ave Deli, and I must say, it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that the staff had no interest in providing even basic customer service. Firstly, the host completely ignored us when we arrived. We stood there waiting to be seated, but the host and other staff members were too busy chatting amongst themselves to even acknowledge our presence. We had to demand their attention, which was incredibly unprofessional and off-putting. After finally getting their attention, we decided to just order at the counter and get our food to go. However, even the kitchen staff seemed annoyed by our presence. It was only 8:00 pm, an hour before closing time, yet they acted as if we were inconveniencing them. Their lack of enthusiasm and indifference towards us as customers was truly disheartening. To make matters worse, everyone in the restaurant seemed confused and disorganized. It was as if they had no idea how to handle customers or provide even the most basic level of service. The overall experience left us feeling frustrated and disappointed. Based on this experience, I can confidently say that I will not be returning to this 2nd Ave Deli. The complete lack of professionalism, poor customer service, and overall negative atmosphere make it clear that this is not a place that values its customers. I would strongly advise others to steer clear of this establishment as well. In conclusion, my visit to this 2nd Ave Deli was nothing short of a disaster. The host's lack of acknowledgment, the kitchen staff's annoyance, and the overall zero-star service have left a lasting negative impression. I will definitely not be coming back here, and I urge others to avoid this restaurant at all costs.