Authentic Bronx Jewish deli serving up legendary pastrami and classic comfort food, often hailed as the city's best.
Will Hartman reviews Liebman's Kosher Deli, a Riverdale spot praised for its thinly sliced pastrami on rye and old-school diner vibe, complete with bouncy booths and classic tunes.
This Bronx-based Jewish deli offers a true taste of old-school New York with its traditional atmosphere and high-quality comfort food. Patrons rave about the generously portioned pastrami on rye, often comparing it favorably to more famous establishments. The menu also features beloved classics like matzo ball soup and brisket, making it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic deli flavors.
The food is consistently described as excellent, with a strong emphasis on classic Jewish deli fare. Standout dishes include the pastrami, matzo ball soup, and brisket. While most dishes receive high praise, one review noted the latkes were dense, though still tasty.
"The pastrami, particularly the 'Liebman's Special' and pastrami on rye, is highly recommended and frequently praised as being among the best. Other lauded dishes include brisket, matzo ball soup, tongue, stuffed cabbage, and rugelach."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this establishment as a classic Jewish deli with excellent food and a traditional atmosphere. Many consider it a gem and even superior to other well-known delis in the city.
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One user mentioned that prices have kept them from being a frequent visitor, and another noted that the latkes were dense.
"This user suggested Liebman's deli as an excellent choice for authentic Jewish deli food, located in the Arthur Ave/Little Italy area near the NYBG."
Positive"Liebman's in Riverdale, Bronx is a less obvious but good choice for pastrami, and is relatively convenient with a car."
Positive"Liebman's, described as the only Jewish deli left in the Bronx and located near Neem, was highly recommended as being superior to Katz's Deli with fewer crowds and similar pricing."
Positive"The author believes Leibman's pastrami is comparable in quality to Katz's, affirming its high standard."
Positive"Leibman's Deli in the Bronx is highly praised as the author's favorite for pastrami, despite the location being a long train ride away."
Positive"Commenter suggests Liebmanns (along with 2nd Ave Deli) specifically for brisket quality."
Positive"Commenter recommends Liebman's Deli in Kingsbridge, Bronx, specifically highlighting their excellent brisket, acknowledging it might be a trip for some."
Positive"Commenter highly recommends Liebman's Deli in the Bronx as a truly old-fashioned Jewish deli. They praise the matzo ball soup, brisket, tongue, fricasee, and pastrami as "the bomb", though noting it's expensive."
Positive"User expresses strong positive sentiment ('Hell yeah') about Liebmans being included, while noting it's the only spot mentioned from the Bronx (BX)."
Positive"Classic Jewish deli. IMHO, pastrami is a tad better than Katz’s."
Positive"Their #2 — turkey, pastrami and tongue on rye is even better than the straight pastrami."
Positive"Looks delicious I have to try it and it’s in my neighborhood"
Positive"They do have seeded!"
Positive"NGL my wife and I would motive ourselves to get out and go for a walk before our wedding with a Liebman's hotdog with mustard and slaw."
Neutral"The Liebman’s Favorite is $32, which is what you see in pic 1. You get an enormous helping of both corned beef and pastrami, mashed or fried potatoes with gravy, and kishka."
Neutral"That's a jaw dropping serving of juicy juicy meat in Pic 1. How much was that meal?"
Neutral"Great food. Prices are really high though."
Neutral"I want to go get one of their pastrami sandwiches immediately"
Positive"The Bronx is full of gems and this one might be the best."
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