Unfussy deli with counter seating, dishing up classic eats like pastrami sandwiches & chopped liver.
At a glance
#86 of 166 Delis in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.21
Rating breakdown
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5 ★63%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★5%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★9%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of PJ Bernstein?
- PJ Bernstein is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 303 reviews.
- How does PJ Bernstein rank in New York?
- PJ Bernstein is #86 of 166 Delis in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is PJ Bernstein located?
- 1215 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021 — 2.0 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact PJ Bernstein?
- Phone: (212) 879-0914 · Website: pjbernstein.com
Our server was super nice and helpful. Food was great! We will definitely be back!
The very rude person who answered the phone today told me my delivery order would take an hour. It never arrived.
When I called to ask where it was over two hours later I was told by the same rude woman that it was on the way. Still no order arrived. I asked for her name and she put the phone down on me and said I did not need to know her name!!
Terribly rude and she should not be in the customer service business
When I called to ask where it was over two hours later I was told by the same rude woman that it was on the way. Still no order arrived. I asked for her name and she put the phone down on me and said I did not need to know her name!!
Terribly rude and she should not be in the customer service business
$20 for a pastrami on rye - And, their own website says this quote tearing into other genuine local deli’s. “Jewish deli ... Now these sandwiches are not these enormous sandwiches that many of the well-known Jewish delis in NYC serve, they are also not $22/ea.”.
But they are $20. Really.
But they are $20. Really.
A very traditional deli in NYC, located in the 3rd Avenue. The place is small, but you can choose between seating on a table or over the balcony. There are several options in the menu, but the corned beef and the pastrami seem to be the most ordered. I've had the corned beef sandwich - it was only bread and the meat - and it was ok.
Great food in an unpretentious setting with friendly service. We wanted to try authentic kosher cuisine while visiting NY so we headed to PJ Bernstein's deli. We both had chicken soup which was delicious, my husband had the bomb knish and I had the Reuben, thank goodness only a half as it was huge! All superb, would definitely recommend.
First timer at this deli. Ordered the corned beef and swiss on a hardroll with the deli mustard. It was good and hot but I ended up saving it for the next day at lunch. I was a bit worried about that but I was too full from bagels that morning. The sandwhich was the BEST corned beef I've ever had. Very impressed with the taste and freshness of everything. Simply excellent.
Bernstein’s was a great experience. First was the Server she made the lunch, great attitude. Pastrami and the Kaplah soup was fantastic.
Great little hidden jem. I had their burger - it's exactly how you'd want your burger to be.. The steak was juicy and full of flavour, perfectly done at medium rare with just the right amount of seasonings. All that plus a slice of cheese and still below $14 - it can't get any better than the this.
Don't forget the chopped chicken liver - one of the regular told me that she loves that item and it truly was a delicious starter. The waiting staff were lovely too.
Next time I'm in town, I'm definitely coming again!
Don't forget the chopped chicken liver - one of the regular told me that she loves that item and it truly was a delicious starter. The waiting staff were lovely too.
Next time I'm in town, I'm definitely coming again!
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