A classic big plate of pastrami on a slice of bread!
Katz's Deli, one of the best take out restaurants in New York City
205 E Houston St by Ludlow Street
(212) 254-2246
F, V train at 2nd Ave
Such a great place - since the late 1800s, this place has becmoe a classic.  You can seat yourself, get a ticket for counter service, or get take away.  The meat is made on premises - including over two tons of corned beef per week.  The famous scene from "Harry Met Sally" (you know the one) was done here, and there's a sign in the Deli showing you where it was shot if you'd like to sit there.  Insanely huge open-faced sandwiches of amazing meat on a small slice of bread.  Check out the egg cream!  One of the most famous take out restaurants in all of New York City.  


Italian take out
Pepe Rosso to Go, one of the great take out restaurants in New York City
149 Sullivan Street between Houston and Prince
(212) 677-4555
C, E train at Spring St
Soho
Italian dishes to go make Pepe Rosso To Go famous to all the locals.  There are a few sidewalk tables, but they get taken quickly.  Some of the greatest items they have are the prosciutto di parma sandwich with tomato and beef, also they have ravioli stuffed with fresh mozzarella and whatever is in season.    The tirimisu is amazing, as is all the pasta.

    
Our favorite Takeout Restaurants in New York City

Fish and chips, in a London newspaper, like in England
A Salt and Battery take out restaurants in New York City
112 Greenwich Ave, Between 12th and 13th Streets
(212) 691-2713
A,C, E train at 14th St.
Next to the Tea and Sympathy, a new restaurant called A Salt and Battery is developing devotees.  Known for the best that British food has to offer (fish and chips), this place is wonderful.  It's pricier than in England ($11), but like England, A Salt and Battery also serves a chip buttie (a sandwich filled with french fries - really!).  Lots and salt and vinegar should go on everything.  Deep fried Mars bars, too.  A small bar for those who don't want to "take away".  

 

Smoked fish
Russ & Daughters, by Katz's Deli
179 E Houston St, between Allen Street and Orchard Street
Lower East Side
(212) 475-4880
F train at 2nd Ave
Amazing caviar, salmon, and herring.  Very old school.  Landmark's Sunshine Cinema is down the black.  Lots of smoked fish and cream cheese, famous for its party platters.  

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