I have been searching for a knish that wasn't packaged or from a local deli. I found it!! You must go to Gottlieb's Kosher Restaurant in South Williamsburg on Roebling Street! The knish was so flaky and delicious! I also bought a potato latke that was equally delicious I will be back. The kasha varnishkes looked amazing! So glad I found you Gottlieb's!! read more

One of my sons is a YouTuber and he suggested this place for one of his shorts on YouTube. We were the only customers, orders were - grilled pastrami sandwiches on rye with fried onions (really nice taste), order of French fries (definitely tastes differently) and turkey breast sandwich with a health salad. All food was delivered to our table in a timely manner. We requested just tap water to drink. In the bill 18% gratuity was already included before taxes (which is correct way to do it, not a lot of restaurants doing it). Now bathrooms (both) is another story, but it's Williamsburg Brooklyn, so we can understand so tiny bathrooms. read more

Neighborhood gem if you're in Williamsburg. The people are very nice and you have all your favorite deli classics. It's a spot not to miss, especially if you're Glatt Kosher. When you enter, you feel like you've stepped back in a moment in time. They have a variety of kugels and knishes. There's also pastrami with onions. read more

Came here many times since it's a local spot in my neighborhood. My favorite things on the menu are the goulash, chicken matzah ball soup and the apple kugel. They also have deli sandwiches here . Service is always prompt and nice. Scarfed down my food but saw this interesting letter outside. read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stepping into Gottlieb's was such a cool, transporting experience. I (and other clearly non-Jewish) patrons were in flagrant violation of the dress code not allowing shorts, but no one called us out or made us feel unwelcome. Along the walls are hooks for coats and purses and shelves for hats. Sitting at the edge of the Orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, it still draws in a good number of non-Jews. The menu is fairly typical of Ashkenazi Jewish fair, with even some Chinese noodles and egg rolls from what I could gather. A lot of the food looks has been sitting out, but most of it is still tasty after being microwaved. The latkes were more cakey with too much flour and not enough potato in the composition. That was a letdown, but the coleslaw and kugel were solid. My kids also liked the goulash, which was tasty and flavorful, as well as the pastrami sandwich. As expected with kosher food, the prices were fair given the portions. But we came more for the experience than to titillate our taste buds. read more

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I loved just about everything about this place. It's a neighborhood deli, no fluff, no gastro tourists taking selfies and videos with their food, fairly reasonable as Kosher restaurants go, and best of all the food was scratch made, and reminded me of my Grandma and the years I got sent to an Orthodox day camp, plus there was plenty of on - street parking. Chicken soup, plain but not out of a can, so kudos on that. Stuffed, grilled kishke with beef gravy that didn't come from a can, also great. Melt in your mouth Hungarian Goulash and Chicken Paprikash, yum. Noodles with cabbage? Fantastic! Noodle Kugel? I think mine is the best, so they had a high bar to clear, it was still dense and delicious. I haven't had a vegetable cutlet in years, the ones I remember were golden, theirs's a little scorched, dark brown, yet still delicious. Our waiter and the counterman were about as sweet as could be. NYC has gone from something like 600 Losher delis in the 60s to about 6 in 2026, most of them very Disneyfied, Gottlieb's is a time capsule from a bygone era and well worth the trip. If you really want an authentic Hungarian - Jewish Food fix, food like Grandma used to make, this is the place. read more

DO NOT ORDER PASTRAMI AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! I ordered a pastrami sandwich and the waiter asked me if i wanted it boiled or grilled with onions. I thought that wss weird. My wife order one variety, i ordered the other. What i got was some boiled beef. Now, im not saying the beef was bad, BUT it want pastrami. I dont know what my wife got- it looked like boiled beef that was then grilled. read more

Very old, and unorganized.OK for orthodox Jewish people ambiance is zero. Service was good.

First time eating at Gottlieb's. I only eat kosher meat, but I didn't grow up in NY and had never been to this classic, kosher NY deli. The potato knish could have been good if it hadn't been microwaved to heat it, leaving it strangely chewy. The corned beef and pastrami sandwich on "rye" that we shared, tasted suspiciously like white bread with a touch of rye (Korn's?). It was fresh because it was just out of the bag, but flavorless. Thousand island dressing and mustard are offered in large plastic squirt bottles (my pet peeve -- I find those really unappetizing). The deli meat was fine but nothing special, fairly bland. The waiter gave us two, very flimsy, little plastic cups to pour our Snapple into. I thought about ordering something else but wasn't tempted. Maybe it's more of a take-out place. Restroom (ladies) looked very clean but unfortunately smelled like urine. This deli is probably fine for folks in the neighborhood, but I won't be returning. read more

Very friendly people working there. The food was okay but I don't think I ordered their best items. Next time I'll try matzo ball soup!

The prices were high for the size of the sandwich. I ordered a hot pastrami on rya and it arrived on white bread. The food was bland. Disappointed. The potato knish was really good read more

Gottlieb's is the OG of Jewish Deli's but skip their Deli Sandwiches and instead go for their Hungarian Comfort food...Kugels, the BEST Matzo Ball Soup, Stuffed Cabbage, Noodles with Cabbage, etc. Fast service, grab a seat and enjoy a feast of Ashkenaz culinary treats - this is THE perfect place to get a meal on a cold night... Tell Yitzy the redhead that Yankel's former girlfriend says hi! read more

Sorry, but I've eaten at a lot of kosher deli's across the country over a few decades, and never encountered one that didn't offer lox. So, the rating started at a 1. Since we walked about a mile from the L station in Williamsburg, we capitulated and just stayed rather than walking out. But there was nothing else about the place that added any stars. The overall food was meh, and the service, while friendly, was just not attentive. We went through the whole meal without the staff ever knowing if we wanted anything but water to drink - because a) they didn't ask, and b) they didn't stick around long enough for us to add drinks to our meal order. Oh well - their loss of my money.... And, speaking of money, the meal was way overpriced for what we got. Over a hundred dollars for four mediocre sandwiches. The cherry on top was the 18% gratuity presumptuously added to the bill. 18% for almost no service! Don't do it. read more

An exceptional dining experience--friendly service paired with truly delicious food. Easily one of the best places to eat!

Food was amazing, the interior was a throwback to old school Brooklyn, overall 10/10 Will definitely be back soon read more

Amazing setting with overpriced and dry sandwiches. The coke bottle shelf over the beverage fridge, the dish of pickles brought out immediately to your table, and handwritten menu signs at the counter create a great foundation for a classic dining experience, but unfortunately the food lacked flavor and was incredibly inflated in price. It was $27 for an "extra large" brisket sandwich that was at best a medium in size. Their best is definitely the pastrami, but even that doesn't have that dreamy flavor you attribute to the kosher deli pastramis of NYC. read more

Was in the hood so I yelped this place; had decent reviews so we stopped in; 1st off good luck finding a parking spot; had to double park n leave the wife in the car; no big deal..... Just a heads up this place is no where near what a real Jewish deli should be .... as far as the deli meat for sure; very nice senior guys working the counter / deli very polite n good service........... I ordered three hot Pastrami's on rye; here's where I noticed that maybe I choose the wrong place; the deli man pulls out a cold piece of Pastrami from the Refridge; then he puts it on the slicer n starts slicing very thin which I have no complaints about; then he puts the meat in a lil metal bowl n weighs it; When he got his desired weight which a didn't get to see he then puts the bowl in their Pastrami steam box....... so three bowls in and eight minutes later hot Pastrami; I had him top each sandwich with russian dressing that's what we like; 3 Pastrami @ 13.50; they give you plenty of pickles; also had to get three Dr Brown Black Cherry Soda's !!!!! Went back to the car to chow down; the Pastrami was good not to fatty n not too lean; had a decent taste; the amount of meat was like 1/4 of what Katz's n Sarges deli puts on.... hence the low price @ 13.50 a sandwich; I enjoyed it but the wife thought the Pastrami was too mushy with no real bark / seasoning you know that good black stuff!! Also didn't see no knishes ??? The dogs didn't look like the ones that we like in the real Pastrami joints !!! I don't get it ?? They have a neat looking Pastrami box but they don't keep the whole Pastrami's n Corn beef's n beef briskets in the box ??? Also I almost forgot........ they have a steam table up front with Jewish Chinese food !?$@!&? That was second time I realized that I definitely made a mistake by stopping in ..... lol A Jewish Deli that trying to sell Chinese food !!! read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Placed an order for my employer while he was in NYC for business. He specifically wanted lunch ordered from Gottlieb's. Joseph Gottlieb was both friendly and very accommodating regarding getting the order delivered into Manhattan. I highly recommend. Thank you! It was much appreciated. read more

As old-school as it gets! A bunch of grizzled cooks preparing all the classics. My dining companions had told me this was open for about 60 years. I can tell they've got a strong following by the branding of the product and the demeanor of the workers. They are welcoming and kind to newbies like myself. They've got frozen dinners you can take to-go! I think they even ship some out. I'm not much of a soup guy, but we ordered chicken soup with matzo. The matzo was very dense, and this felt heavier than a soup would normally be, but it was good. I appreciated that it wasn't absolutely loaded with sodium, something they more than made up for with generous sides of pickles. I readily admit I'm no expert on these foods, but can say this is a can't-miss for anyone with some time to spare in this hood. read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - Chicken soup - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

line was mixed up. Try to ask question about menu. "no one" assisted. All the cashiers are available.. sadly, the cook was next me & asked me if I need any help. Lam is only for the summer time. read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - rib steak highly recommended - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hot dogs at this place are awesome. Buns are not the star, but the dogs are. Get with sauerkraut and mustard. Great snap to the dog with lots of beefy flavor. read more

Williamsburg is its own little world; we all know that. Gottlieb's is an old school Ashkenazi delicatessen in a very old school part of town. (It is not for the faint of heart, nor for anyone who isn't prepared to see Williamsburg at its most Hasidic.) Don't go in expecting glam. Seriously. You're in the wrong place if that's your cup of tea. But if you're craving succulent pastrami, freshly sautéed liver, tender whitefish, flaky knishes, sweet kugels, rich and filling kasha varnishkes, crispy latkes, killer cholent, dense and flavorful matzo balls, and savory tsimmes, you've certainly come to the right place. The website doesn't always work, so be advised in advance. And ladies and gentlemen alike, please dress modestly if you're going. (Just be cognizant of where you are. It's common decency and good manners. It just IS. You're in a heavily uber-Orthodox part of the city, and many of the Satmar locals are VERY persnickety about modest apparel. Just be nice whether you agree with them or not, mmmkay? You're just here to eat freakin' lunch, for Pete's sake.) Do yourself a huge favor and listen to the staff if you need help ordering. Ask what the locals are having, if need be. Oh, and get the health salad. And an egg cream. Just trust me. Staff is masked and gloved at all times to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Abi gezunt! read more

Terrible...being in Williamsburg thought this would have been the best pastrami sandwich I'd had in years...WRONG!! "Cold cut" like pastrami...no flavor, cold...Bought 3 sandwiches to take home to Long Island...$50 I should have thrown out the window instead. Never again!!!! read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - Ridiculous...would have happily not complained if the food was worth it.. - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Best place, very friendly staff, delicious non Comercial food, the character and atmosphere of a place

Hadn't been here in several years. Came again to see if I remembered it correctly. The answer is yes: this is some of the most lackluster Ashki food ever, and I say this as a major Ashki food fan, having grown up eating tons of it. Schnitzel, meh (The waiter double checked with me to confirm I knew what schnitzel was? Was it because I was a woman wearing pants/obviously not Orthodox? It was weird). Yerushalmi kugel, meh. Grilled veggies: grey and mushy. Only exception was the grilled kishke: it was actually AMAZING. Truly wish I could find a good old school Ashki restaurant/deli, because this ain't it. I don't think there are any good ones left. read more

Honest, excellent, and real-deal kosher comfort Bubby food. it hit every spot. The matzo ball soup was actually better than Bubby's. Steamed brisket sandwich, fries, beef ghoulas, grilled kishka...OMG. Every single item hit exactly where I was hoping it would! And super fast with real china, glasses, and metal cutlery. My new #1 place anywhere. read more

Great food , try the pastrami sandwich , it's affordable and tastes good, this is an old school neighborhood spot

Ordered on Uber Eats only to wait 4 hours for me to call them and the ignorant person on the phone picked and had no idea what the story with my order was. They have no value for their customers read more

Very cool spot if you wanna get some kosher food! I didn't know what to order and the staff explained helped me create a yummy plate from the menu. Great value for price and delicious food. It's also open until pretty late! read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was merely ok and we got ripped off. Guy charged us $30 for a $18 sandwich and said it was "for tips".

When you walk into Gottliebs, nostalgia hits you like nothing else. This is a ooooold kosher Hungarian style deli/restaurant where the menu didn't change for the last 60 years, and let me tell you, they better not. if you're ever in the mood of exploring the real Chasidic culture food, then this is the place. Right when you walk in they have a deli area where you could order for takeout all types of deli sandwiches and Bubby's style dishes. But to experience gottliebs the real way you have to turn to your right and take a seat and there you will be greeted by Yitzchok, now yitzchok is the waiter and trademark of this place, his friendly and helpful personality adds a charm to this old rundown place and he does everything old school, from scribbling down your receipt on a old ticket book to remembering all your old silly jokes, oh and about the décor, that pretty much looks like it hasn't been updated in the last 60 years either, but when you come to gottliebs you come for the food not for the décor.... So we sit down and Yitzchok comes over and starts the usual chit chat and I mention that I used to come as a child here every Friday with my father (Story of like 15-20 years ago) and we would get the famous chulent a and Grilled kishka with gravy, and my stomach starts rumbling and begging for some good old chulent, so we order the Chulent*, Grilled Kishka**, Yaptchik*** and Pitcha**** (Some call it gala..) and under a minute Yitzchok is back with our order, including the usual bread and sour pickles (I could eat those pickled goodness all day!) and Boy oh boy was that good!!! The real good old taste of homemade chulent is simply amazing and you won't find it better at any other place! period. So after indulging with all the delicious stuff I call up Yitzchok and tell him that I'll go for another round of Chulent (If you didn't see my profile, I'm in love with this dish...) and he said, "for over 20 years you come here for chulent, the 2nd round is on the house! and that's the service that makes us all come back here...... Looking forward for my next meal here.... ------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: I stole this stars idea from Peter D *Chulent is a Hungarian dish somewhat similar to Chili with beef, It consist of mixture of Kidney beans, navy beans, cranberry beans and barley slow cooked for 24-48 houers with Flanken meat and marrow bones. **Kishka is basically a dough dish made out of flour, eggs, spices and is usually cooked in the same slow cooker as the Chulent. ***Yaptchik is potato kugel (the description for that I'll leave for another time)with tidbits of beef baked overnight. ****Pitcha / Galla is not for the faint of heart, it is water cooked for like 8 hours with chicken and beef bones and then refrigerated and as a result this super fatty mixture turns into a Jello textured dish and sprinkled on top is garlic and various spices for flavor. (Tastes delicious) read more

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Another winner from my wife's former neighborhood. The redheaded guy who works here is a sweetheart to us whenever we pop in. Fantastic pastrami. Wonderful chicken soup. Never been disappointed. Don't go in looking like you're going to make some extra funds on the corner - this is a restaurant by and for ultaortho Jews. read more

This may have been the worst sandwich i've ever been served in my life. A 10 year old could make a better sandwich. Just two pieces of thin, weak rye with holes and a moderate portion of meat that I couldn't pick up without it falling apart? No lettuce, tomato, or even a toothpick to hold it together? My kid got "chicken nuggets" which were overcooked, oily, breaded pieces of chicken that were unedible and soggy fries. The other people eating had equally simple and insufficient sandwiches. The prices were ludicrous and the bill automatically added in a 15% tip. Seriously, any NYC diner would have kicked this places ass. Never again. At least I was able to get a Cel-Ray. read more

took family there on Fathers Day everything tasted like it had authentic ingredients. They Had Dr Browns Cel Ray Soda and the Black Cherry also. Stuffed cabbage , derma, hungarian goulash, pastrami sandwich, sweet kugel, mushroom and barley soup, unsweetened cherry soup. If you want old school real deal this is the place.Quite a few Hasidic folks come in too. We took LIRR plus subway hadnt been in area for 50 years had a nice but not yet gentrified feel which we found a plus. read more

What am I doing here? I have been here once w/ my parents many moons ago, as my mom had a penchant for the food of her ancestors, me not so much.. I know this food and this style of food from yesteryear and thankfully it is the same. Classic, old school, old world, Eastern European. I took some food to go. A stuffed cabagge and a noodle pudding(kugel) total- $5. Not only glatt kosher, but made the same way it was for generations. Mad respect. read more

We loved Gottlieb's! The best kosher food I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. haha The corned beef roll was out-of-this-world, mnnn having flashbacks :) The pickles were amazing as well. And lastly, the restaurant had a great vibe. So Hasidic Jewish(!!) which i'm fascinated with. The men behind the counter seemed irked by our presence (a Brooklyn tour) at first, but I think they could tell I was nice and after a while warmed up. Too bad I live on the West Coast; I would frequent Gottlieb's weekly :) Great food and a cool way to interact with a culture that is very unique. read more

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After reading various reviews and trying dozens of dishes with my jewish and gentile friends, I can offer the following unbiased observations; Cleanliness continues to improve at this pre-cooked take-out cafeteria style 50 seat dining room. NYC is spoiled by world class breads and cured meats which you won't find at any budget restaurant like this. If you wanted Chinese food, then why would you buy it in south Williamsburg? I'm in a position to compare Gottlieb's dishes to the authentic Hungarian, Polish, and Yemenite restaurant class sources these recipes historically originated. Here is my list of hits and misses you may want to use to navigate the rest of their menu: Hits: stuffed cabbage, chicken paprikash, jerusalem kugal, kishka(avoid grilled), sautéed liver, gefilte fish, Safe: cole slaw, beet salad, cucumber salad, zucchini tomato salad, galah petcha, beef goulash, egg barley, chicken cutlet, Miss: chullent, potato salad, tzimmes, bowtie pasta, chopped liver, sweet lukshon kugel, I hope the grandson now managing this 50 year old family owned restaurant, will adjust some of their classic recipes to make them more appealing to a broader palette audience beyond this insular neighborhood. read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - jerusalem kugel, 2x gefilte fish, beet salad - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food. A staple. Great service Highly recommend Corned Beef Sandwich. Place is comfortable

I like to call myself an expert in "The Field" - This is the "Real Deal" - I felt as if I took a step back in time. We enjoyed tremendously and will be back. For me, its a "Logistical Nightmare" to get down there, but its well worth the wait. Too bad I'm always treated like an outsider. I'll be back again, want to try that famous Cholent. Zizzen Pesach! I have to mention, the bread that they use was exceptional! read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - a view of the counter - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good old-worldly place. You don't get a steamed-tongue sandwich like that anywhere. Interesting crowds. Look up Chasidic Jews on Wikipedia. I have to say, if you're looking to by kosher food to go (let's say for a trip or for shabat), you'll far better at Grill on Lee (on Lee Avenue) [seating] or Greenfeld's (on Lee Avenue, too) [no seating] read more

Gottlieb's Restaurant - a black and white photo - Kosher Near Me - Brooklyn, New York