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People talk aboutexcellent service and food, best hot pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup
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Jeff Arguello
· March 13, 2018
Terrific service, you’ll get your own personal meat carver
He’ll slice off some of your meat and place it in a little saucer for you to taste and hopefully approve of, and if you love it, he’ll procee...d to continue slicing for your sandwich.. it’s a very fun experience.. we highly recommend this food and overall experience.., 😍🥩❤️ See More
Amy Ernano
· April 8, 2018
By far the best pastrami I've ever had, and the matzoh ball soup is just as good. On top of that, the staff is wonderful. Sometimes with places as busy as Katz's the staff is stressed and brusque, but... everyone was pleasant and good humored despite how busy they were. Yes, it's a little pricey, but you're paying for quality. It's worth the price. See More
Charisse LuLu Lindsay
· March 18, 2018
Arrived had to wait on line outside in the cold, finally got inside, had to stand bunched up in a cutters line with dozens of people in a small space. Place our order, make it to a table finally get t...o sit down and eat the best pastrami ever. It was a great New York experience! See More
Jacklynne Lambino
· April 8, 2018
“I’ll have what she’s having!”

Ate the famous pastrami, matzo ball, and had a good beer at THE Katz’s Deli. I’ve been wanting to go here since I watched “When Harry Met Sally.” This was probably the... best food I had in New York City. The pastrami was UNREAL!!! It was so juicy and it really melts in your mouth. Aside from that, their cutters were so sweet and they would really accommodate you.

One of the best destinations in NYC. I would go back here again and again! See More
Carlos Vega
· March 26, 2018
Born and raised in New York, it’s a sin not to go to Katz’s for there great Pastrami sandwich. Just waiting in line outside to get in is there part of the experience. Not to mention all the tourists w...aiting as well. Love it See More
Michael Harding
· March 6, 2018
Way too expensive! Been going here since i was a child growing up on lower east side 45 years ago! Prices have gone through the roof!!! Now a tourist trap!!! But best pastrami and hot dogs! I have ...to get my fix at least 2x a year! See More
Hayley Mitchell
· March 8, 2018
Incredibly RUDE staff from the greeters to the cutters. Barking orders at us as soon as we walked through the door. not even a hello or welcome??? An iconic New York experience ruined for us by the ru...de staff and the seriously over priced food. I’d give zero stars if I could. See More
Anthony Burgoyne-Lewis
· March 26, 2018
Bizarre ticket system. Delicious meat. Got told off for ordering matzo soup at the wrong counter; I’d just waited 15 minutes at the counter for the sandwich and they wanted me to line up again??! Too ...weird. I’d not go back; it was crazy busy and too complicated to order for me. See More
Rebecca Amador Meyer
· March 16, 2018
Got matzo ball soup & pastrami...amazing....but the whole experience wasnt. Ordered chili it never came took forever to order when we cld have had waiter service which we wld have preferred. Didnt fin...d that out until i sat in one of those seats & was told i cldnt sit there See More
Joan Cedargren
· March 15, 2018
We absolutely loved the food at this iconic NY deli! Corned beef, beef brisket, latkes, and matzo ball soup rivaled the best we’ve ever eaten! It was worth venturing down to the lower east side to e...at here. Full size sandwiches are huge, 1/2 sandwich is enough for most people. We opted for table service and had a very short wait, but this wasn’t a problem and our server was pleasant and attentive. There’s also counter service and you can just seat yourself or take it out. Looks like it gets pretty crowded at busy times. See More
Mike Vanlandingham
· March 30, 2018
Absolutely and without doubt the best pastrami sandwich I’ve ever had. Definitely a can’t miss, just aim for an early lunch or be prepared to wait to get in.
Craig Thomas Kavity
· March 16, 2018
Your delicatessen has always been one of my favorite places to eat for decades. Your employees were very kind and helpful in every way possible. Of course your food was fabulous like it's always been.... One thing I do miss are the old timers behind the counter they were a bit more personal back then. Thank you again for a great meal and The Leftovers too ������
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Denise Mochi
· March 13, 2018
Im a new yorker and i love katz's Deli been going for a very long time, if you not from new york then you will never understand our mentally, im sorry if some of you visitor's go away feeling bad a...bout our city, but like anything else there always something good and bad about places i have got to in the world. See More
Karen Sundstrom D'Aluisio
· March 26, 2018
Well...it’s just awesome.....my husband had the tongue sandwich this time...and the entire group of 3 adults and 2 teens.....agreed the tongue was the BEST.... and their pastrami is the BEST too. ... It’s a great experience with outstanding food See More
Tom Burns
· March 16, 2018
Whenever I’m in NYC I’ve gotta make the pilgrimage to this wonderful place! Hands down THE Best Pastrami in the world ever!!!!!
I enjoy introducing friends and family to this place as well.
Donavan Laughlin
· March 6, 2018
This place is a must! I’ve never been to a deli this good, the pastrami melted in my mouth and they gave so much food! It is a little pricey, so I couldn’t give it five stars, but it is 100% 5 star food.
Jeremiah Latlip
· April 9, 2018
Best pastrami on the planet —. I absolutely can’t wait to go again where at around 3 PM in the afternoon and only took about 30 minutes to get our food
Ram Yola
· March 18, 2018
the best Institution it's a staple in New York City have been going there for a long time I love it love the food love the service love the service the hustle and bustle you got to be a real true New ...Yorker to appreciate it love this place See More
Steven A Feinman
· April 9, 2018
Only the best! A great cultural and eating experience. There are no other places like Katzs anywhere any more. A visit to New York would not be complete without a visit to Katzs
Linda Kemppainen
· March 9, 2018
Food Excellent, but reminds me of soup Nazi! $30.00 for pasatrmi sandwich and ice tea! Crazy, pushy to keep things moving!! No relaxing while you eat! Food was very good!
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