Jewish people who come here tends to rave about it.
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.
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.
The price is high. Close to $40 for a meal. I guess it is NYC and Jewish deli will generally charge that much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mishka Murad
We have been here thrice and it never disappoints! Love the veggie starters they provide. The server was so kind the pastrami rye is amazing (try it with the mustard!) and the matzah ball soup is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel Bergeron
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.
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.
This was our first time at this location, we had been to the pther one prior to this.
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David B
Much preferred this place to Katz. Was an able to walk in and get seated immediately. Wait staff are super friendly and engaging, order promptly delivered.
The pastrami sandwich was epic, incredible juicy Smokey flavoured meat, with the good mustard it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
Got talking to the waiter and explained how the brisket at their competition was dry and unimpressive. He had the carvers slice me some to show me how good it was. Unexpected surprise and really well appreciated. These guys who service and do it with panache. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Hock
Matzo ball soup is perfect!
Food: 5
Bailey Dominicis
I was very unimpressed with the service at this restaurant when we went on 10/11/25. We were told it would be a 20min wait. After 45min of being forgotten by the hostess (who was wearing AirPods the entire time), we asked when we would be seated. She gave us a shrug and did nothing to get us sat. She then said she could seat half of our party, but not the entire group. In what world is that a proper solution? We finally got sat after an hour of waiting, but only after having to negotiate with her. I have been to this restaurant several other times and did not have this experience so I am confident it was confined to just this one hostess.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Judith Vasquez
The reward of finding good food makes the risk worthwhile. You'll discover new appreciation for familiar ingredients. 2nd Ave Deli delivers gourmet dishes with attentive service. Workers are exceptionally pleasant and helpful, bringing dishes rapidly. This restaurant made me feel recognized.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Matzoh Ball Soup with Carrots and Choice of Noodles Kasha or Rice, Mushroom Barley Soup
John Brewer
This is a true neighborhood feel type place. It does rival Katz's. You will have to decide for your self which you like better but the main difference is Katz's is more touristy and this one is definitely where the locals go. Can get crowded
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judie Richards
Waiting at the deli to buy a brisket sandwich for my husband in the hospital. They were crowded. It was the afternoon before Rosh Hahshana and it took a lot of time and patience Prices are high but the food worth it if you are craving deli
The 2nd Avenue Deli is my favorite spot for hot pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup. I usually order the half sandwich with soup and it is always the perfect amount. The pickles and pickled cabbage that come with the meal are delicious. They used to give you a small chocolate soda shot however this time they gave me a really good cookie. Nice touch! Service is excellent and seating is quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Selig Tenenbaum
Great food. Pastrami is the best. Never had Katz’s but this is up there with the best of them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Saracco
Can't go enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Kuhnhenn
This place was great, Matza ball soup, pastrami sandwich, pickles. True comfort food!
Bad food, go elsewhere
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jewish people who come here tends to rave about it.
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.
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.
The price is high. Close to $40 for a meal. I guess it is NYC and Jewish deli will generally charge that much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We have been here thrice and it never disappoints! Love the veggie starters they provide. The server was so kind the pastrami rye is amazing (try it with the mustard!) and the matzah ball soup is amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
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.
This was our first time at this location, we had been to the pther one prior to this.
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Much preferred this place to Katz. Was an able to walk in and get seated immediately. Wait staff are super friendly and engaging, order promptly delivered.
The pastrami sandwich was epic, incredible juicy Smokey flavoured meat, with the good mustard it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
Got talking to the waiter and explained how the brisket at their competition was dry and unimpressive. He had the carvers slice me some to show me how good it was. Unexpected surprise and really well appreciated. These guys who service and do it with panache. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matzo ball soup is perfect!
Food: 5
I was very unimpressed with the service at this restaurant when we went on 10/11/25. We were told it would be a 20min wait. After 45min of being forgotten by the hostess (who was wearing AirPods the entire time), we asked when we would be seated. She gave us a shrug and did nothing to get us sat. She then said she could seat half of our party, but not the entire group. In what world is that a proper solution? We finally got sat after an hour of waiting, but only after having to negotiate with her. I have been to this restaurant several other times and did not have this experience so I am confident it was confined to just this one hostess.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
The reward of finding good food makes the risk worthwhile. You'll discover new appreciation for familiar ingredients. 2nd Ave Deli delivers gourmet dishes with attentive service. Workers are exceptionally pleasant and helpful, bringing dishes rapidly. This restaurant made me feel recognized.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Matzoh Ball Soup with Carrots and Choice of Noodles Kasha or Rice, Mushroom Barley Soup
This is a true neighborhood feel type place. It does rival Katz's. You will have to decide for your self which you like better but the main difference is Katz's is more touristy and this one is definitely where the locals go. Can get crowded
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waiting at the deli to buy a brisket sandwich for my husband in the hospital. They were crowded. It was the afternoon before Rosh Hahshana and it took a lot of time and patience Prices are high but the food worth it if you are craving deli
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The 2nd Avenue Deli is my favorite spot for hot pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup. I usually order the half sandwich with soup and it is always the perfect amount. The pickles and pickled cabbage that come with the meal are delicious. They used to give you a small chocolate soda shot however this time they gave me a really good cookie. Nice touch! Service is excellent and seating is quick.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Pastrami is the best. Never had Katz’s but this is up there with the best of them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can't go enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was great, Matza ball soup, pastrami sandwich, pickles. True comfort food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
terrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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