(212) 226-8877

54 Prince St
New York, NY 10012 40.7234 -73.9962

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Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown

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Hours:

Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm

Fri-Sat, 11am-2am

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.10.11

Category:

Restaurants, Delis And Delicatessens, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Delicatessen

Featured Review

Keith Wagstaff

Contributor

In Short – Mark Amadei and Andrew Glassberg, the guys behind Cafeteria in Chelsea, have created a space about as far from the classic, old-school deli as possible. Sure, it offers pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup, but most delis don't serve halibut carpaccio, Cantonese-style Atlantic salmon and Moroccan couscous. Menu covers shot by hipster icon Terry Richardson, a pop art-filled, glass-roofed downstairs lounge, and sleek Eames chairs in the dining room create an environment that's beyond hip--a winning formula, apparently, as evidenced by the buzzing throng of Nolita diners.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
There is a dimmer, more intimate lounge called Minibar located next to the main lounge, which serves small plates and specialty cocktails.
When to Go:
When it's warm outside, the glass garage doors that run all along the restaurant open to create to a sunny dining experience.
Fun Fact:
The staff's uniforms were created by designer Charlotte Ronson (sister to famous DJs Mark and Samantha), who has a boutique in the neighborhood.
Fun Fact:
On the menu, inventive comfort foods include cheeseburger spring rolls and Rueben fritters.
Know Before You Go:
Starting Labor Day 2008 there will be 24-hour service.
The Extras:
A separate entrance leads to a private minibar with a dedicated bartender and the right amount of concealment for secret rendezvous.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Decor is cutting edge, menu is fun and it's always packed--go and enjoy the scene.”
  2. “The location is great, the decor is really nice, but thats seems to be all they have to offer.”
  3. “I've been wanting to visit this place for a while - the decor looks lovely and the menu looks interesting.”
  4. “face it the location is great, but that?”
  5. “We ended up going for brunch the atmosphere is nice, and let?”
  6. “The decoration is quite beautiful though--I didn't see the other lounges.”
  7. “Food was ok and the atmosphere was good.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Both were close to the best I ever had in the city, and what a cool space definitely check out the little bar down stairs.”
  2. “even get us a fresh glass of Ice tea without taking a half hour, and by the time it finally came the ice had melted.”
  3. “Good food, good people and good drinks thats all you need and they got it.”
food quality
68.17999839782715% positive
  1. “Needs A/C; food was good”
  2. “Good food, good people and good drinks thats all you need and they got it.”
  3. “even get us a fresh glass of Ice tea without taking a half hour, and by the time it finally came the ice had melted.”
  4. “While you can get a delish burger here (and c'mon, who doesnt like a good burger?”
  5. “My friend asked the unenthusiastic waitress if the tuna sandwich was good, she hesitated for quite awhile and finally said that "it wasn't her favorite”
  6. “It has a lot of potential, but the food is sooo BAD.”
  7. “love food and I love eating.”
  8. “had a wonderful tuna tartare and burger here last week.”
  9. “If you like being stuffed into an architectural disaster and you like mediocre diner food, come here.”
  10. “Aside from the awesome vibe of the place, always a decent crowd, i was really impressed by the food.”
  11. “The food was great, service was unbeatable and there was a good social vibe in the room.”
  12. “Usually, cool places don't go hand in hand with good food but I was pleasantly surprised by the menu.”
  13. “can say it was the WORST burger I've ever had.”
  14. “The meat was so dry that it was crumbling.”
  15. “but the jalapeno corn bread was great.”
  16. “Great frisse salad and the seasonal soups are always really good.”
  17. “We ordered" a Misto Fritto" (which was your average plate o' fried seafood), the "Asian-Vegetable salad" (which was okay but lacked the pea leaves it boasted on the menu), and the "chicken in a bucket" which was bone dry (even the dark meat!)”
  18. “Really awesome food, yummy martinis, and always a scene here.”
  19. “The food here is absolutly disgusting.”
  20. “such bad food and service”
  21. “had lunch the other day and the sandwich I had was good.”
  22. “The manager came over to our table to make sure that we enjoyed our meal.”
menu variety
75.0% positive
  1. “Decor is cutting edge, menu is fun and it's always packed--go and enjoy the scene.”
  2. “Usually, cool places don't go hand in hand with good food but I was pleasantly surprised by the menu.”
  3. “I've been wanting to visit this place for a while - the decor looks lovely and the menu looks interesting.”
  4. “We ordered" a Misto Fritto" (which was your average plate o' fried seafood), the "Asian-Vegetable salad" (which was okay but lacked the pea leaves it boasted on the menu), and the "chicken in a bucket" which was bone dry (even the dark meat!)”
service
70.0% positive
  1. “actually like the open air vibe and I love that you can people watch and still be inside.”
  2. “The manager came over to our table to make sure that we enjoyed our meal.”
  3. “Such a beautiful restaurant and full of beautiful people is always a plus.”
  4. “Good food, good people and good drinks thats all you need and they got it.”
  5. “The food was great, service was unbeatable and there was a good social vibe in the room.”
  6. “My friend asked the unenthusiastic waitress if the tuna sandwich was good, she hesitated for quite awhile and finally said that "it wasn't her favorite”
  7. “such bad food and service”
  8. “When I rudely interrupted whatever mental vacation she was on, she got us to a table, leaving us with an equally stupid, but less annoying, waiter.”
  9. “unfortunately our server had very poor knowledge of it.”
  10. “had lunch there on Sat and although it was a bit crowded, I thought service was friendly and fast.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/08/11

Nolita/Soho classic

by drizzo123 at Citysearch

Not sure what you can say bad about da Deli, and I may have been there 30 times over the last couple years. The location is sick, heart of soho, corner spot, open air in the summer time, great people watching, friendly staff, and solid consistent food. Not trying to break any records nor your pocket book. I always send anyone visiting NYC there for brunch, lunch or some mac n cheese from the adjacent macbar when they're walking around downtown. Never a complaint, only accolades. Very kid friendly place too. Just had the open faced meatball sando recently, which was tastee.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/11/10

Great place for an early evening dinner & drink

by diverdown at Citysearch

Delicatessen offers great food for the stomach and eye candy for the eyes, situated with amazing people watching views in Noho. Refreshing drinks, solid service, and reasonable prices. I'll be back.

  • Pros: Well prepared comfort food, people watching, alfresco dining
  • Cons: No air conditioning if you're inside
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/31/10

what's not to love?

by run around anne at Citysearch

I've been already for brunch, late dinners before a night on the town, etc.

Aside from the awesome vibe of the place, always a decent crowd, i was really impressed by the food. Usually, cool places don't go hand in hand with good food but I was pleasantly surprised by the menu.. which is why i had to come back for more. :)

While you can get a delish burger here (and c'mon, who doesnt like a good burger?!) there are also a bunch of other good things for the health conscious.

Really awesome food, yummy martinis, and always a scene here.

i will def be back.

i'm a fan!!

  • Pros: the food is amazingg, great cocktail list, good vibe
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/29/09

Crooks

by VincenzoGatto at Citysearch

Today I had lunch there and my bill was $20.29. I gave the waiter $40.00 cash and he returned with $10 in singles. When I asked why I had been short changed he simply replied that there was no "change" in the registers. When I asked how a restaurant could have not cash in the register (it was 3 PM and the restaurant opens around 10 AM) he offered to take $1 out of his pocket. Needless to say I refused and short changed his tip by 71 cents. I was so angry and stormed out and didn't even try to get the manager to help. I live in the neighbor and I eat there twice a week! To be treated like this is astonishing even if I wasn't a regular. Guess I will think twice the next time I want to eat out.

  • Pros: Space is great
  • Cons: Service and food mediocre at best
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/31/09

Great menu and vibe at this place!

by taster911 at Citysearch

I had a wonderful tuna tartare and burger here last week. Both were close to the best I ever had in the city, and what a cool space definitely check out the little bar down stairs.

  • Pros: Food and design of the restaurant
  • Cons: none

The Details on Delicatessen

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • like place
  • worst burger
  • bad diner food
  • bad service
  • not pleasant experience
  • great location
  • great seasonal soups
  • like open air vibe
  • fun menu
  • great frisse salad
  • nice atmosphere
  • beautiful people
  • cool space
  • dry meat
  • good drinks
  • wonderful tuna tartare
  • really nice decor
  • fresh glass
  • dry bone
  • quite beautiful decoration
  • loved gail greene
  • enjoyed meal
  • good tuna sandwich
  • less annoying waiter
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