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    PJ Bernstein

    3.5 (279 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Diners, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Pastrami Sandwich with fries. Ehhh lunch special.
    Glenn C.

    I went to this OK kosher-style delicatessen a while back. They have some OK specials and as I have passed by the place on numerous times, I figured I might as well stop in. Service was expected for a deli like this though she did fill the water quite often which was nice. One of the specials was half a deli sandwich on rye along with fries which I chose pastrami on seedless rye with some Russian on the side. It was also served with one sliced full sour pickle and one sliced half sour pickle along with a little thing of coleslaw. The pastrami was fine. It wasn't as tender or juicy as Sarge's (or Katz's/2nd Ave/Pastrami Queen/insert place here) and there wasn't as much meat as Sarge's being closer to Pastrami Queen in terms of portion. The seedless rye was a bit dry even with the meat so the Russian dressing helped a lot. The fries were OK. No crisp at all and presumably frozen/store bought. I would also have appreciated full pickles and not sliced and the coleslaw was tiny and alright. In short, everything was pretty small portioned but for lunch you'll get full. Outside of the reasonable price point, I don't exactly see the reason to go here outside of the old school atmosphere and if you're looking to spend a little bit less on delicatessen food. The meat is worse here and the stuff you get with your sandwich is both smaller portioned and worse than most other Jewish delis. Spend a few bucks more and go to one of the better delis. Mid/low 2

    Hot Pastrami Sandwich excellent
    Taxi G.

    Went for the pastrami and was glad I did. Excellent portion and thinly sliced. Most delis in N.Y. are very dry and tough .This was tender and moist. I place it at ties for best in Manhattan ( Katz and SnP). I'm under the impression the cutters worked at Katz. They were super fast and friendly. Nice diner very clean. I was greeted when I entered. Price is a few points less than Katz's and is not a tourist destination. Plus I didn't have to pay the MTA 9.00 punishment. Restrooms were clean Will return

    Half Turkey Sandwich w fries!!!! Crazy good.
    Peter I.

    I love small delis. This is one of my favorites, maybe 10 tables and a to go counter. The meats could not be fresher, and the fries could not be better.Christy took such great care of me and packed up what I couldn't eat, which was a lot in a little box and I was on my way a very happy diner. If you're on the upper Eastside in New York, you have to stop by and have a bite, I also hear the soups are unbelievable.

    Whitney D.

    This Upper East side staple has been around for a while. Great Jewish deli and they have awesome Knishes. I usually get turkey sandwich or pastrami. Their frenchfries are good too. They have plenty of seating and it is a laidback diner place. Service has always been good whenever I have come.

    Matzoh ball soup

    Solid option for a Jewish deli. The matzoh ball soup was very good. The half corned beef was good, not great. Friendly service and good value for the price.

    Denise W.

    I got a Groupon here and thought to myself, "why not give this place a try". I got the pastrami sandwich. The meat was a bit dry. This is the first time for me having pastrami sandwich. It is served on a cold hard rye bread. They claimed to have the best pastrami sandwich and this restaurant has been in NYC for a long time. It is somewhat hard for me to compare if the sandwich was authentic or not or even, if it was supposed to be dry because like I said this is my first time having pastrami sandwich. They stacked the meat in the center making it look like a generous portion when they cut it into two. Don't get me wrong the portion size was not bad. The sandwich was quite dry, I added mustard to it. I can tell that the mustard was home made and so was the pickle. I do like the coleslaw that came with the sandwich. Here is where things become really awkward. Service here was somewhat slow or non-existence. It seems like the server was a bit lost. I had a question and the server didn't know how to answer the question but instead he just walked away. I didn't bother flagging him down asking the same question again. Also the restaurant itself was quite cold. Seems like the owner wants to keep the heat down. I noticed most people do take out and rarely anyone would sit down in the restaurant. I guess there is a reason why they have to promote on Groupon. The deal I got was $5 for $15 to use toward anything in the restaurant on any day.

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    It's fine. Its RIDICULOUSLY over priced and the food is good. Just good. But its great having a jewish deli in the neighborhood

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    5 years ago

    Best soup, tuna salad and latkes on the UES! Also, the adorable owner who greets you and brings you soup is the absolute best, so sweet.

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    Rude and unpleasant. Delivery is 30 minutes late and they can't even tell you what's going on. Avoid this place

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    i thought i gave this place 5 stars....i made a mistake its hot 4 stars...it's 5!!!! nothing comes close...go there and thank me later.

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    Have only 1 thing to say WOW food Wonderful So stop on by and give it a try You won't like the outside but the food is marvelous

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    Best whitefish salad EVER!!! Thank you Steve!!! Also best chicken liver Pate! Perfect carry out for Shabbat dinner!! Thank you!

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    The food is fine but very expensive. The servers behind the counter are very disorganized. How do you get a hot dog order wrong?

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    This is a cozy place for italian sandwiches. Expect a crowd during lunch time and seats fill out…read morequickly. They have an extensive menu so be ready for some tough choices. We got the limonata and mandarino to drink and the la toscana and la paradiso for our sandwiches. They are massive so prepare for leftovers. La Toscana- The foccacia is soft and fluffy. You get savory salame toacano, pecorino, and truffle honey that ties the flavors together. La Laradiso- The mortadella is tasty and given in generous amounts. The stracciatella, pistachio cream, and pistachio bits add a depth of flavor and texture. Limonata and Mandarino- This was sweet, fruity, and refreshing. Hits the spot after walking around all morning. Love the vintagr can designs! Great experience overall!

    Someone order a Hot Italian? Here I am…read more The legendary Florentine sandwich shop achieved global fame by earning some of the highest praise in food journalism for its massive, fresh-baked schiacciata sandwiches. Google their name and "best" and get hundreds of hits, but the majors who crowned them "best sandwich" title include Saveur Magazine, the big one touted by the family; Eater NY, ranking La Paradiso the most elite Italian sandwich outside of Italy; Las Vegas Weekly, who crowned them "Home of the world's best sandwiches"; TripAdvisor, for whom the Italian original is the most reviewed eatery with a near perfect rating; and The Infatuation NYC guides who promise the execution of the crispy, airy schiacciata bread completely justifies the hype. All 17 options looked amazing, so I spoke to a regular in line, telling her I couldn't decide between "La Paradiso", the most praised (even though she informed me "mortadella is just bolonie" or the Hot Italian, which was more my style. So, I did what any gluttonous American would do and I got both. And a Diet Coke, of course. La Paradiso has thinly sliced bolonie for a savory base, with creamy shredded stacciatella cheese, with sweet but earthy pistachio cream, and a sprinkle of toasted pistachio for texture (that I didn't detect). It was good, but I will likely fuggedaboutit. The Hot Italian had thin, lean turkey, spicy and smoky spreadable Calabrian pork sausage, a balancing provolone, calabrian chili honey, and peppery arugula (that they claim adds crunch that I didn't detect). Were they life-changing? No. But I rank Paradiso a 8.8 and Hot Italian a 10. And because everyone is hard-working and everything is so freshly prepared and cut, it's a class act. They should seriously make a sign that says, "Can't decide? Get two!" and then give me free sandwiches on my yearly trips for the idea.

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    Last day in New York back the end of March, found us looking for a place to get warm and grab some…read morefood while doing our last exploring dash through Times Square. We ducked here to grab some nourishment before I became to hangry. Ordering takes place at the counter then grab a table. I had a 1/2 bowl of their "famous chicken soup" and 1/2 pastrami sandwich. Had good flavor and was enough to warm me up on this brisk morning. My niece did a bagel, and after trying all week she finally got one exactly how she wanted it made. We ate and chilled for a bit, no plans for the day other than making it to the airport to go home. Was able to people watch and catch up without feeling rushed to leave. Saw locals come through, so you know it is a place worth stopping. The staff were nice and even apologized for not being able to give me the soup I wanted in a half order. Though things can often get overlooked and passed by in the hustle and bustle of the city...stop in and relax while you grab a bite to eat.

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