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Old-school eatery serving blintzes, knishes & other Jewish fare, plus a variety of sandwiches.
What to order: Hot Pastrami Sandwich · Matzoh Ball Soup · Stuffed CabbageFrom Google Maps reviews.
What can I say? It was amazing. I was served the best matzoh ball soup ever. You also get complimentary coleslaw and pickles as a starter. My absolute favorite restaurant on the Upper East Side. I will definitely come back.
“Roast turkey “ was turkey rolll. The french fries were horrible. They were old and overcooked. The seven layer cake. It was hard as a rock. I sent it back. The matzo ball soup was bland. This place is just gone totally downhill. It has nothing to do with the Reel deli.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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
From the Oct 7, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.