Best Pastrami Sandwich in New York
2 restaurants compared
Price range: $22.00 – $28.95
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 2 Pastrami Sandwich in New York (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 2 restaurants:
- 2nd Ave Deli — score 99/100, $28.95 (Upper East Side)
- S&P Lunch — score 92/100, $22.00 (Flatiron)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 99/100
2nd Ave Deli
Upper East Side·$$$
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
$28.95
Thick-cut, spice-rubbed pastrami piled high on seeded rye.
Tip: Ask for it 'medium-fatty'—it's where the most flavor is. Pair it with their spicy brown mustard and don't forget to eat the complimentary pickles.
#2Score 92/100
S&P Lunch
Flatiron·$$
Pastrami on Rye
$22.00
Hand-sliced, fatty pastrami on toasted rye with mustard.