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Last visit 7/12/07 The Carnegie Deli is well known for it's huge deli sandwiches, in particular corned beef and pastrami. I had my first corned beef sandwich at Carnegie Deli several years ago so on my 2nd visit to NYC I made a repeat visit when there by myself and a 3rd visit when I was there with my in laws in 2007. The sandwiches are huge, big enough for two people to share, and expensive at around $13. I've eaten in twice but the 1st time we got it to go and took it back to our hotel, you're also very close to Central Park and could easily take it and have a picnic and avoid all those silly sharing and per person limits. There's nothing particularly exciting about eating inside the restaurant so I'd recommend getting it to go if it's an option. My most recent visit was with 3 kids and 3 adults. Now the kids would never be able to finish a sandwich on their own so they split one and my sister in law and me split a corned beef and we got hit with 2 $3 sharing charges which is clearly stated on the menu but annoying nevertheless. They also state that there is a minimum $12.50 charge per person, our bill was slightly less than that but after the included service and tax our bill was $100! If the food wasn't good, I'd probably move this tip over to tourist traps, I could get a similar meal in Chicago for about 1/2 the price and no attitude...
The corned beef and pastrami are both excellent. I was going to try a piece of cheesecake but the portions of that are also enormous, enough for a whole family to share. Leave a Comment
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 The Carnegie's "Pistol" by 10028 New Yorkers are fiercely loyal when it comes to delis, and the most famous -- The Carnegie, Katz's, Second Ave. Deli -- each has fans. These are not pretty restaurants, they're old and decrepit. And the Carnegie even has cramped communal seating. Forget about details, the Carnegie is a deli lover's shrine. Order up a pastrami sandwich on rye (just ask for a "pistol") and wash it down with a Dr. Brown's black cherry soda, and keep your portable defibrillator handy. It's worth the $3 sharing charge to split one of these monster sandwiches, they'll give you extra bread and you can each make a full meal. If there's room, their cheesecake is wonderful too. Leave a Comment
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by GregCF Wandering through the streets of Midtown Manhattan, my friend and I knew it would be a sin to travel to New York City and not eat at a deli. We went on a quest to find the best deli in town, albeit too many to try. The battle went back and forth between two-- Katz Deli, and Carnegie Deli. After many phone calls to friends and family in Texas, Connecticut, and Washington, DC, Carnegie Deli won with great appeal. At lunch time there was guaranteed to be a line, but it was well worth the 5-10 minute wait. After being seated, our waiter promptly took our order, filling it quickly. The turkey sandwich I had was enough for two, and I’m a serious eater. Although there is a fee for sharing, I strongly suggest sharing your dish. Cheesecakes are as cliché to New York, as any Deli or Pizzerias. However, after eating sandwiches of gargantuan proportions, we had to come back later that night for dessert, and of course, we had the New York cheesecake. The cheesecake was also larger than life. You can easily share this dessert just like the sandwich. I have never been a fan of cheesecake, but after the first bite, I was eating a slice of paradise. I would recommend Carnegie Deli to anyone looking for a truly momentous experience. Be warned that the portions are huge, and you will be guaranteed to have a friendly encounter with other guest to the restaurant. This is a true New York City experience, far better than any of the over priced restaurants located at near by Time Square. Leave a Comment
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 Carnegie Deli by Jehcekah What can I say? It's famous! And rightfully so. The Corned Beef melts in your mouth. The Cheesecake is the best in the land. And they give you free pickles!! The sandwiches are huge! We shared the Corned Beef (an extra $3.00 is charged when sharing) and a piece of Cheesecake. We were very happily full when we left! The food was excellent! The walls are decorated with photos of famous deli visitors and old pictures of the deli. It is a small restaurant, but there is usually no problem in getting a table. We were seated immediately and served very quickly. Every trip to New York needs to include a Carnegie Deli sandwich! Leave a Comment
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 Awning at Carnegie Deli, NYC by ATXtraveler Well, as many times as I had talked to someone in NYC for restaurant choices, they had mentioned Carnegie Deli... so I finally tried it. I am now hooked, and will be going back early and often! The sandwich was absolutely huge, but just as good as everyone mentioned!
Hot Pastrami on Rye... all the way! Don't forget the cheesecake for dessert! Leave a Comment
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This is undoubtedly the best Deli that I have visted .We went at about 11:00 am which seemed to be the right time just between breakfast and lunch.There were no queues and we got a table straight away. When we left at about 12:45 there was a queue down the street.
The menu is extensive and the portions are mega. I had a Woody Allen sandwich which was so big it had to be held together with a skewer .It was literally bursting with corned beef.Also you have to try the Strawberry Cheesecake it was about 4 inches tall .Definately not the place for a weightwatchers meeting Theme: DeliPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 854 7th Avenue (at 55th Street)Phone: 212-757-2245Directions: Midtown Manhattan/Theater District opposite Carnegie HallWebsite: http://www.carnegiedeli.com
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 The Carnegie Deli by shekaago Not the least expensive deli in Manhattan but the food is great and the sandwiches are big enough to share. If you like deli food, you'll love this place. Corned beef, hot pastrami, all-beef franks, chopped liver, kreplach soup, hot or cold borscht, omelettes - you name it.... they've got it. They also make a great egg cream and the cheesecake is to die for! Typical deli atmosphere with photos of famous people decorating the walls. Oh... and they bring a bowl of tasty pickles to your table to nosh on while you look over the menu.
I love chicken soup with kreplach and the Carnegie Deli has the best I've ever had! Leave a Comment
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 Sunday mid-morning line by alanhaggart We thought we'd beat the line by arriving at 11.15am on a Sunday - but the line was already stretching down 7th Avenue. We managed to skip the queue because there were some large groups ahead of us and a table for two was available. Once inside, our order was taken quickly and delivered equally promptly. The free pickles were lovely and fresh, and the "Woody Allen" sandwich (pastrami and corned beef combo) was colossal; we just managed to finish between the two of us, and we are big eaters! No room for cheesecake - we'll just have to go back. Price was less than I'd been led to expect - $14.95 plus $3 sharing fee.
Any sandwich - just remember to skip breakfast that day (and maybe dinner the night before). Leave a Comment
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 The long waiting line at the Carnegie Deli by Dutchnatasja The Carnegie Deli is renowned for its pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Although I have never tasted one of those sandwiches (I don’t like huge sandwiches with more meat than bread), I’ve read a lot about it. The most were positive, but there were also a few negative reviews. Anyway this famous deli draws big crowds, and mostly you’ll see long waiting lines on the sidewalk. Sometimes the lines are a half block long! I wonder why it draws so many people; is it really the corned beef sandwich which they say it’s delicious or is it that they are able to say: "I ate at the Carnegie Deli"??? Leave a Comment
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It was just to say we where there. We didnt like it so much, ok that is a big sandwich but with ordinary taste.You can share the sandwich but you have to pay an extra for this. The service was terrible, the waiter wants you to eat fast and leave fast and the place is very noisy. We tryed the Wood Allen sandwich with pastrami but it was not what we were waiting for. The only think we loved was the cheese cake, the better one I taste in my life, its a worth visit just because of the cheese cake.
My favorite dish was the desert, a cheese cake with strawberry
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