Experts' Choice Award Katz's Deli
17 expert reviews
“The oldest delicatessen in New York City (established 1888), Katz's is also the only place in town that still carves all its pastrami and corned beef by hand—and it makes a huge difference.”
– New York Magazine
Concierge "New York wouldn't be New York without this classic Lower East Side Jewish deli and its kosher-style corned beef, chopped liver, and pastrami."
Fodor's "The lines still form on the weekends for giant, succulent hand-carved corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, soul-warming soups, juicy hot dogs, and crisp half-sour pickles." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Slinging "piled-high" pastrami sandwiches and other "old-time Jewish deli" staples since 1888, this cash-only LES "legend" is generally "packed" with "tourists and locals alike"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A New York City classic, this Jewish deli continues to serve the best pastrami and corned beef towering sandwiches."
Gayot "You can get table service, but the most authentic way to go here is to take a ticket at the door, which employees at the counter punch with the prices as you order things to eat." Full review
New York Times "The legend of Katzs on the Lower East Side has been built on the classics corned beef, pastrami, tongue." Full review
Rough Guide "Jewish stalwart (opened in 1888), Katz’s overstuffed pastrami or corned beef sandwiches should keep you going for about a week."
Time Out "This cavernous cafeteria is a repository of New York history—glossies of celebs spanning the past century crowd the walls, and the classic Jewish deli offerings are nonpareil." Full review
The Infatuation8.5
"Katz’s Deli isn’t just a Classic NYC Establishment, it’s a landmark that deserves government funding at this point." Full review
Frommer's "Take the ticket they give you when you come in and either head for the cafeteria-style line, or seat yourself in the “waiter service” area." Full review
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