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Katz’s Delicatessen
A Lower East Side institution since 1888, famous for hand-carved pastrami on rye, corned beef and its role in When Harry Met Sally.
At a glance
- Type
- Jewish deli
- Area
- Lower East Side, New York, United States
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- katzsdelicatessen.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Counter service
- Table service
- Takeaway
- Shipping
Why we recommend it
Katz's has been serving the Lower East Side since 1888, and its cavernous dining room on the corner of Houston and Ludlow Streets still runs on an old-fashioned ticket system. You are handed a numbered ticket at the door, order at the counter, and pay on the way out, so do not lose it.
The pastrami sandwich, cured in-house and carved by hand, is the reason to come; corned beef, matzo ball soup and potato latkes are solid companions. Film fans will find the table marked where the famous When Harry Met Sally scene was shot. Queues build at lunchtime and weekends, so arrive early or late.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Katz’s Delicatessen FAQs
How does ordering work at Katz's?
You receive a ticket at the door, staff at each counter mark your order on it, and you pay on the way out — a fee applies if you lose it.
When was Katz's founded?
In 1888.