Dawn & Andy

a week ago

"Sad. Historically, one of the classic Jewish delis of NYC. Surprising to be completely ignored by the greet staff when I walked in (but this is NY). Annoying to be given such a hard time by the same staff when I tried to pay with my Apple Card or Apple Pay (which they don’t accept). But hostile staff in a run down restaurant is worth it for great food. Too bad the matzoh ball soup and latke were meh."

Efri Dowek

2 months ago

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2nd Ave Deli – The Best Jewish Deli on the Upper East Side (NYC Classic!) If Curb Your Enthusiasm and Seinfeld had a baby and raised it on matzo ball soup, it would grow up to be 2nd Ave Deli. This is old-school New York Jewish comfort food at its best — no gimmicks, no influencers, just real deli magic served with that signature NYC attitude. The pastrami sandwich is legendary — thick-cut, smoky, and perfectly juicy. The matzo ball soup (aka Jewish penicillin) hits the soul like a warm hug from your Bubbe. Add in the stuffed cabbage, chopped liver, and those house pickles and cole slaw that hit the table before you even order — it’s a full-on deli dream. This Upper East Side NYC deli is where I come when I want that real New York experience without waiting in line at Katz’s. You actually get to sit down, relax, and have an authentic Jewish deli meal that makes you laugh, reminisce, and maybe question your cholesterol. Every bite feels like home — salty, funny, and perfectly New York. If you’re looking for the best pastrami sandwich, matzo ball soup, or Jewish comfort food in NYC, 2nd Ave Deli is the spot. 🥣🥪🗽"

PUMPA DOUR

8 months ago

"Because the pastrmi sandwich is so overhyped, I give it 2 stars. Realistically, it is 3 stars, but the descpency between what it is and what you are told was very jarring to me. It is just an average mediocre sandwich, yet way overpriced. Very good service."

Arthur Glauberman

10 months ago

"As a kid, I remember my folks coming to the original 2nd Avenue Deli, when the restaurant was on the lower eastside. And over the years, I’ve gone to their location in the east 30’s, howevee, when I’ve wanted to drop by, they’ve been closed for various Jewish Holidays. Today, I was very fortunate and I ordered their outstanding chicken soup with matzo balls as well as their pastrami, Turkey and roast beef!"

Bradley C

a year ago

"I tried their pastrami sandwich, and potato kugel. I was satisfied with both the items I ordered. The pastrami was thinly sliced, and the rye was soft and fresh. I also love the thickness of the potato kugel. It was so good and so satisfying. On top of that, the pickled cabbage and the pickles were sooo good as well. The food itself was a bit salty, however, with the pickled vegetables it just balanced out. I also like the blue and white cookie they gave me after the meal. Overall, it was a very nice experience and I will definitely come back again and try their other sandwiches!"