Liebman’s Deli
Kosher restaurant · Riverdale
552 W 235th St, Bronx, NY 10463
Highlights
Iconic kosher deli serving piled-high pastrami & matzo ball soup
Iconic kosher deli serving piled-high pastrami & matzo ball soup
"At Liebman’s in Riverdale, there’s a good chance a regular will sit down next to you, give a nod to their server, and 10 minutes later have a matzo ball soup, hot dog, hot pastrami sandwich, a knish, and a Dr. Brown’s diet black cherry soda on their table. Take after them. Open since 1953, this Bronx deli has great takes on classic Jewish comfort foods, with plenty of old-school New York charm. And if you prefer thin-sliced pastrami, Liebman’s is worth seeking out." - will hartman, carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang
"When you get lunch at Liebman’s, it’s more than likely you’ll be seated in a bouncy booth next to a regular at the Riverdale kosher comfort spot. They’ll order something along the lines of a hot pastrami on rye, a latke, and a matzo ball soup to start—and you should too. Liebman’s pastrami is as good as the best versions in the city, especially if you prefer your fatty meat sliced thin, as opposed to the thicker slabs served at a certain place on Houston. Between that and the old-school diner energy—complete with "'80s on 8" playing through the speakers and unlimited coffee refills—Liebmans is worth a visit if you’re looking to try all of New York’s best pastrami, or just need a bowl of emergency matzo ball soup. Food Rundown Matzo Ball Soup If you prefer small, fluffy matzo balls rather than dense, fairly large spheres, you’ll like this soup. It’s homey and comforting, with plenty of noodles and chicken chunks. The broth itself tastes pleasantly salty, and you can see the little dots of schmaltz floating on top. photo credit: Alex Staniloff Latke This latke is overly dense. Not to knock it too hard—it’s still a salty fried potato and therefore delicious. But it’s more of a homogenous patty than a collection of individual shreds of potato. photo credit: Alex Staniloff Hot Pastrami This is the thing to get here. The thinly sliced pastrami on this sandwich is rich, fatty, and thirsting for a schmear of mustard. (Thankfully, there’s already a huge pot on your table.) And every order comes with a pickle and coleslaw, as it should. photo credit: Will Hartman Reuben If you want a little more going on with your pastrami, grab a reuben with its melted cheese and russian dressing. We prefer the simplicity of the hot pastrami, but you can't go wrong with this loaded-up, peppery sandwich. photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Will Hartman
"Open since 1953, Liebman’s is the last kosher deli in the Bronx — and is as much of a destination as its Manhattan rivals. Get the pastrami and corned beef on rye, the chicken soup, and the frankfurter. Dine in the seating area that’s delightfully retro." - Eater Staff
"Liebman’s, a last-of-its-kind delicatessen in the Bronx. serves latkes year-round for both dine-in and takeout." - Eater Staff
"If you prefer small, fluffy matzo balls to big, thick spheres, this is the soup for you. It’s homey and comforting, with plenty of noodles and chicken chunks. The broth itself tastes pleasantly salty, and you can see the little dots of schmaltz floating on top. Plus, the old school vibes at this Riverdale deli—around since 1953—bump up the enjoyment factor by a couple of points. It’s likely you’ll come across someone who comes to Liebman’s three times a week just for their soup (and pastrami, and hot dogs)." - will hartman, carina finn koeppicus
