1. Via Quadronno
8.1
25 E 73rd St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 150 tips and reviews
Helena M: Best lasagna ever. Tiramisu, Madunina sandwich, and bruschetta are delicious, too. Great local spot.
Corinne Pulitzer: Panini and Arugala salad with artichoke and fresh parmi!
The Corcoran Group: Perfect place to go for a meal after visiting The Met – it’s like being transported to a little town in Italy. Their Paninis are perfect, the DIY Tiramisu is awe-inspiring and cappuccino is lovely.
2. Bel Ami
8.5
30 E 68th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews
Jessica Chan: I love this place!! Perfect for a quick and delicious bite of sandwich and pastry.
Czarinna Andres: Tuna panini, chocolate eclair and the perfect iced mocha make for a perfect mid afternoon snack after all that walking in nearby Central Park.
Jen D: The coffee is solid (Le Columbe) as are the mini cookies (3 for $1.75 - try the chocolate chip) and mini baguette sandwiches.
3. Pastrami Queen
8.1
1125 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews
Alexander Koster: Great pastrami sandwich. Potato kinish great too. Locals were ordering similarly. Kosher too. Will need to try kasha kinish next time.
Ryan: Great sandwiches. Pretty expensive but worth it when you wanna splurge.
Justin Ordoveza: One of the recommended spots of Anthony Bourdain, it's a solid New York pastrami sandwich. The base sandwich is around $20 if you want more meat the price goes up. There are a few seats.
4. Milano Market
8.9
1582 3rd Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews
Adam Castellani: The El Paso Chicken sandwich is hands down the best sandwich.
Missy Mackey: The Amore sandwich with prosciutto, arugula, burrata cheese and balsamic glaze on fresh ciabatta bread is everything you want in a deli sandwich and more. Absolutely amazing!
Marino Boccuzzi: FANTASTIC SANDWICHES! Fairly priced and sandwiches are huge! Also has great Italian meats, cheeses, and food to buy there as well highly recommend!
5. Au Jus
7.8
1762 1st Ave (91st and 92nd Street), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews
Ben H.: A short menu of some really well made sandwiches with the best ingredients, and one of the best porchetta sandwiches on the city.
Jon hoffman: Really great sandwiches and plates. Roasted leg of lamb sandwich is my favorite. Only counter seating though. Take out or deliver.
Jessica Beavis: Awesome sandwiches and friendly staff. I got the roasted chicken sandwich. The chipotle sauce is delicious.
Kino: $5 draft craft beers during Happy Hour, Mon-Fri until 7pm. Oysters are $1 during HH, but are tiny in size. Both Pastrami sandwiches & spicy Beef Jerky are delicious. Backyard Patio closes at 7pm.
Tom: 11-3 (Mon-Thur?). they have a $10 sandwich & select beer special...possible the best lunch special on the east side. The select beers are special beers, like Barrier Brewing, too!
Alex Fish: The beer options are like none other in the city. Enjoy a Reuben with black truffle chips with your beer
8. 2nd Ave Deli
7.6
1442 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Deli · Upper East Side · 54 tips and reviews
Gothamist: Kosher delis are prime spots for soothing comfort food pangs, with those pastrami sandwiches and corned beef on rye. But for an intestinal itch you really can't scratch, try their tuna salad sandwich. Read more.
Nicole Kim: The matzah ball soup is great! Get the half sandwich and half soup combo (same size as the regular soup) and try the challah french toast!
Lindsay Brooke: Amazing sandwiches. Get the pastrami
Caitlin Clements: Greatest lemonade you will ever taste. Same goes for the club sandwich. Wonderful, nostalgic vibe, and the owner is very friendly if you strike up a conversation.
Linda Knight Crane: Arnold Palmer is freshly made & delicious! Perfect with bacon cheddar burger or club sandwich made as you order right behind the counter. Yum!
Dil Ribeiro: The sandwiches are fantastic and the milkshake is superb.