Katz's Delicatessen
Sandwich Spot and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Village Voice and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"Pastrami on rye with Doctor Browns Cream Soda is a slice of heaven!"(103 Tips)
"Get the pastrami sandwich with swiss cheese & mustard 🥪🤩"(283 Tips)
"When Harry Met Sally""(27 Tips)
"Pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup, hearty portion and comfy meal"(32 Tips)
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Linda MiklowitzMarch 4, 2013Look for the round sign in the center of the ceiling where the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally was filmed by Rob Reiner with his mother, Estelle, commenting on Meg Ryan's noises.
Vicky OApril 6, 2018So incredibly yum! Try the pastrami on rye with mustard the pastrami is sooo juicy and tender.
Peggy LiJune 15, 2018The pastrami sandwich and pickles were delicious, but still felt overpriced at almost $20. Egg cream was also good.
Keith ConverseMay 17, 2015It's a New York instituation and their corned beef is amazing. Just don't lose your ticket!
Rebecca BrownDecember 27, 2012It was here where Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal met in 'When Harry met Sally'. You can sit at the exact table, which is labelled with a sign above.
Darleny LopezJuly 15, 2015The German sandwich is the best!! I know the pastrami is the killer one, but check this one out.
Best DelegateSeptember 6, 2011Sure, it's touristy and further away, but absolutely delicious! Make a late night trip out here and get a sandwich. Light eaters can split a sandwich.
Evangeline Cruz-MilneJuly 8, 2024Pastrami on rye with mustard is my favorite sandwich. Can’t beat the sour fresh pickles either!
Michael AnthonyMay 23, 2019Great pastrami sandwich, definitely lived up to the hype. Unfortunately, so did the line and the price.
Trevis Dane WimerJanuary 8, 2013Just a suggestion for tourists... Tip (ie leave a gratuity) the Amazing Counter folks, they work extremely hard... and if you take care of them they may give you a "locals" portion.... ;-)
The best pastrami in the universe. There’s isn’t a better Sammy on any Planet.
Dmitriy SMarch 21, 2011Pastrami and corned beef on rye with Russian dressing and cole slaw. Wash it down with a Dr Brown's black cherry soda. If you can do handle it, you're a true new yorker.
StefanieMarch 1, 2016I'm not big on delis but enjoyed the brisket. Apparently, their pastrami is something to write home about.
In the running for death row meals. Pastrami on rye with mustard. Side of light green pickles.
Eelain SteketeeAugust 22, 2011also known as "carnivore's wonderland".. don't like meat, out you go! love meat? some suggestions: pastrami on rye, sausage on rye, and 2 hot dogs.. then check your cholesterol.
Cheryn RoblesJuly 17, 2023Had half a turkey sandwich and matzo ball soup. It’s more like three meals! I bought extra bread to make two more sandwiches.
Flordaliza RodriguezFebruary 15, 2016Hard to choose. If you go choose the half and half that way you get both pastrami and corn beef.
Rick DionneMay 19, 2013Best Pastrami In NY Hands Down! Make Sure You Grab A Ticket When You Walk In Before You Go To Get Served! Enjoy!
Robert AccetturaDecember 6, 2014Don't loose that ticket, even if your a group and put it all on one keep all the tickets. You need them to leave if you don't want to pay a huge loss fee.
Cristiana CiampaMay 24, 2019Pastrami is just perfect and classic. Everyone in the world should try it!
F Train to LES/2nd Ave. Walk up the SE exit. Head east on Houston (How Stun) Street for a few blocks to 2nd and Ludlow. Katz's is on the corner.
Greg CalApril 28, 2015Everybody suggests Katz and there's a reason why. The pastrami on rye is absolutely worth it
Jim AndersonFebruary 5, 2012Try the Rueben - Rueben 16.55 - "For years we've been keeping our Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Russian and Sauerkraut combo under wraps. Now we're ready to go public"
Caitlin HalleMay 20, 2016Impossible not to love this place! I have it shipped to my brother in DC for his birthday!
Manda CurrellFebruary 16, 2020Yeah, you’ll get shouted at. But I got an egg salad sandwich as big as my head at nearly 2am. No complaints here
Roseann LoSchiavoNovember 7, 2015Be prepared to spend a lot of money for a really awesome pastrami sandwich.
ShariAugust 12, 2016Don't get the cheese steak and any egg cream. Get all of the deli items and you'll love them!
ᴡ HoggJanuary 28, 2018Pastrami Sandwich, without a shadow of a doubt. Best fucking sandwich I’ve ever had in my life.
FashionisgreatJanuary 17, 2013Every cutter has his own line so don't be afraid to move around. To order beer go to the burger guy. I suggest the katz's ale
HashtagNYUJuly 7, 2016Try their pastrami or reuben sandwiches after a night out in the Lower East Side.
Bugra KilincerFebruary 10, 2016Try pastrami sandwich w/ mustard and pickles, on the side get the Matzo soup and Katz's ale
Léna Le RollandNovember 28, 2017So so disappointed. I don’t get why they still get so much attention. Sandwiches are small & pricey, bread is low quality & even the meat isn’t impressive. The overall thing was just so disappointing
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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
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- Mon–Wed
- 8:00 AM–10:45 PM
- Thu
- 8:00 AM–2:45 AM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 24 Hours
- Sun
- Midnight–10:45 PM
(800) 446-8364
View menu on https://localmenu.katzsdelicatessen.com
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Groups Only
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Full Bar
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