2nd Ave Deli

Very nice NYC deli. We ordered 8 dishes and everyone was delicious. Price may seem high but well worth it. Comfortable atmosphere. Great food. Good service. Will definitely revisit.

Last night we had a graduation party with friends and family on the 2nd Floor and everything couldn’t have been more perfect. The food was amazing. We started off with appetizers, then.a choice of soups, followed by a choice of insanely delicious sandwich and finishing off with a tray of cookies. We had one vegetarian and they accommodated so easily. It was a preset menu and everyone loved it. Everyone couldn’t have been nicer. The service was perfection! And management greeted us when we got there and at the end. Thank you all for making it easy and fun. 🤩

Always love this place when im in town. Super nice owner and food is amazing. Get a bowl of Jewish Penicillin and be happy

Great food! We were going to go to Katz's but the line was wrapped all the way around the building and down the block. I would say this place has just as good of food with way less wait time!

Can't go enough. 2nd Avenue Deli is not just a New York institution - it’s a culinary legend, and every visit is a celebration of the city’s rich Jewish deli tradition. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by the delicious aroma of freshly made deli meats, pickles, and classic comfort foods that have made this spot a staple for generations.<br><br>The menu is a dream come true for any lover of hearty, authentic New York fare. Their pastrami on rye is world-famous for a reason - the pastrami is tender, flavorful, and piled high, while the rye bread is perfect. But it doesn’t end there. Whether you're indulging in a matzo ball soup, a latke, or the brisket, every bite reflects decades of perfected recipes and commitment to quality.<br><br>What sets 2nd Avenue Deli apart is not just the incredible food, but the experience. The friendly and attentive staff, the bustling atmosphere, and the old-school charm make it a place you’ll want to return to again and again. It’s a place where history, culture, and comfort food come together in the best possible way.<br><br>If you're in New York, do yourself a favor and make a stop at 2nd Avenue Deli. It’s more than a meal - it’s a taste of NYC history.

Their pastrami is still one of the best, almost on par with Katz. But the ambiance is way superior to Katz so the dining experience is better. The sandwiches we ordered were: pastrami, corned beef and lox. For the lox we were given tofu based cream cheese (Jewish dietary law forbids mixing meat and dairy for a meal) which was just as good as regular cream cheese. Next time the tongue sandwich.

It is relatively easier to find a seat at the 4 chair bar if you are a single person party. Pickles and some sort of veggies are served upfront, which was very fresh and tasty. You can a whole sandwich or half sandwich with either soup or fries. The sandwich is many layers of meat between two thin layers of sandwich bread. The meat is good and tasty. But I don't think that it is as good as Katz. They accept credit cards.

Great staff and were kind.<br>Cost of meal was worthwhile.<br>Vibey restaurant and space.<br>Matza soup was the winner.<br>Definitely worth coming to the restaurant.<br>Short line but moved super fast.<br>Free appetisers with all meals.<br>Specials were incredible!

Good taste, average price for this food type, average portions. For what they do, they do it well. Got the pastrami to go.<br><br>There's a good amount of pastrami in the sandwich, but it is a ~25 dollar sandwich. Understandably pastrami is expensive though. Taste was good, tender, well seasoned, flavorful, both with the sauce and without.<br><br>Would eat more often if not for the cost.

Authentic deli experience that you should try at least once. The hot pastrami sandwich needed the mustard but the portions are huge. Their kosher coleslaw and pickles were a great addition.

Authentic deli serving amazing pastrami in a traditional setup. Highly recommended, not too busy compared to the touristy places in New York. Reasonable prices, delicious food, well worths a visit.<br>We were kindly greeted and seated straight after we went in, our soups came in a few minutes and we didn't even finish them when the pastramis arrived too.<br>Very efficient, kind service.

Spectacular hot pastrami sandwich and Amazing Service. The pastrami is soft and smoky and has a great texture. Definitely worth trying and better than some of the more hyped spots in the city.

Jewish people who come here tends to rave about it.<br><br>People rave about the matzo ball soup. The matzo ball soup style was made to be buttery soft. The chicken broth was on the bland side, but still decent. I did enjoy it.<br><br>The pastrami was on the a bit too salty side. I tend to like fattier cuts. I will ask for it next time. Mine was very lean as most Americans will want that.<br><br>The price is high. Close to $40 for a meal. I guess it is NYC and Jewish deli will generally charge that much.

Great service and food. Pricing is high but so is the overall experience and worth it. Complimentary slaw and pickle to start along with desert cookie at the end. Server was very attentive and friendly.<br><br>Portions are generous and overall we’d certainly come back. Not every place delivers on quality, portions, and service when you pay top dollar, but 2nd Ave does.<br><br>This was our first time at this location, we had been to the pther one prior to this.<br><br>Thank you!

Classic kosher deli and smart restaurant space. My server was very nice, but the French guy on the next table had a very brusque server who came across as quite rude. I actually had to step in to explain something on the menu for him which the server didn't seem to want to take the time for.<br>Soup and half sandwich is a great deal and was plenty for lunch.<br>Matzo ball soup was excellent and I enjoyed the pastrami although it was not very hot. Great value and a fun experience, at least for me maybe not for my neighbour.<br>Manager/owner (?) also very nice, taking the time to ask if i enjoyed my meal.