The 4 Best Kosher Delis in Manhattan (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 4 picks

The best kosher deli in Manhattan in 2026 is Pastrami Queen, serving pastrami since 1956 from Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side. Mr. Broadway near Times Square and Kosher Deluxe in Midtown are classic glatt kosher deli-and-grill stops, and Fischer Bros & Leslie on the Upper West Side is the place for deli meats to take home.

1. Pastrami Queen — Upper East Side (Lexington Ave & 78th St), Manhattan

Pastrami since 1956 — certified kosher at its Upper East Side and Upper West Side locations.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher Certified kosher (UES and UWS locations — check the certificate)

Pastrami Queen has been slicing pastrami since 1956 and is one of the last old-school kosher delis in Manhattan; its pastrami sandwich drew praise from Anthony Bourdain. The flagship is on Lexington Avenue at 78th Street.

Its Upper East Side and Upper West Side locations are certified kosher, according to the deli; a newer counter in Moynihan Train Hall is not listed as kosher, so check which branch you are at.

Good to know: Order the pastrami on rye, and share — the sandwiches are huge.

Lexington Ave & E 78th St, New York, NY

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2. Mr. Broadway — Garment District, near Times Square, Manhattan

A glatt kosher deli and grill near Times Square.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OU

Mr. Broadway, on West 38th Street, is a long-running glatt kosher restaurant with a big deli-and-grill menu, a few minutes from Times Square and the Garment District.

It is certified by the Orthodox Union.

Good to know: Big menu, quick service — easy for groups with different tastes.

209 W 38th St, New York, NY

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3. Kosher Deluxe — Midtown (West 46th St), Manhattan

A fast, no-frills kosher deli and grill steps from Fifth Avenue.

$ BudgetHechsher Rabbi Amram Roth

Kosher Deluxe, on West 46th Street just off Fifth Avenue, is a busy counter-service kosher meat restaurant serving deli sandwiches and grill items to Midtown workers.

It is supervised by Rabbi Amram Roth, according to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun's list.

Good to know: Fast and central — useful for a quick lunch near Rockefeller Center.

10 W 46th St, New York, NY

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4. Fischer Bros & Leslie — Upper West Side, Manhattan

A kosher butcher and deli counter on West 72nd Street since 1949.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OU

Fischer Bros & Leslie has operated since 1949 and is the Upper West Side's kosher butcher, with prime meats, poultry, deli meats and a large selection of prepared foods, sushi and baked goods.

It is glatt kosher and OU certified — the place to stock a hotel kitchenette or an apartment rental for Shabbat.

Good to know: Order Shabbat food by Thursday, especially before holidays.

230 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023

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Frequently asked questions

Is Katz's Delicatessen kosher?

No. Katz's on Houston Street is a famous Jewish-style deli, but it is not kosher-certified and is open on Shabbat. 'Kosher-style' delis serve Jewish deli food without supervision. If you keep kosher, look for a certificate.

What is the difference between pastrami and corned beef?

Both usually start as brisket or navel cured in brine. Corned beef is then boiled or steamed; pastrami is coated in a pepper-and-coriander rub, smoked and then steamed, which gives it its dark crust and smoky flavor.

1. Pastrami Queen — Upper East Side (Lexington Ave & 78th St), Manhattan

2. Mr. Broadway — Garment District, near Times Square, Manhattan

3. Kosher Deluxe — Midtown (West 46th St), Manhattan

4. Fischer Bros & Leslie — Upper West Side, Manhattan

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