Starlight Deli - New York City

It's disheartening to learn that the restaurant has permanently closed its doors after nearly 40 years of operation.

This is the ultimate midtown deli, and they serve an amazing pastrami on rye. As long as this place is around, there’s still a hint of soul in Times Square.

Friendly family. Great food and weekday hot meal specials. Best Ruben in town. Reasonably priced. A local’s favourite, not a tourist trap.

Ok if you grew up with the old school, original home style corner deli stores then let me tell you this place is king.This ain't no super fancy Sammy with bright light and all that. This place is an old school, damn good, focus on food only type of place. If you want a real NYC Sammy go here. The owners have been here forever! Been having the same customers for years! The Sammy here just gets better. Good damn ingredients, love with the food, great flavors!My top three is the chicken cutlet, the Cuban, the Ruben. I'm telling you. It's the best here. Better than any other corner deli I've ever had, EVER! I fricken guarantee it.And now they got seating inside!! They really added seats! Game changer.

I stopped in as I needed a quick bite before a show and it was around the corner from my hotel. It looks like a classic NY deli, and had plenty of options. I got a turkey wrap with avocado, some chips, and a raspberry hamentaschen as a treat. The wrap was pretty lackluster. Lacked a lot of flavor and the avocado was hard. The hamentaschen was great though! The guy behind the counter was really friendly as was the cashier which is why I'm giving three stars. There are other quick bites to eat around there that are better.