Gail Simmons

"It’s not just the noodles; its the flavor and light texture of the matzo ball, as well as the chicken broth itself, that I love so much. The broth tastes homemade, fresh and comforting…just as it’s supposed to: like chicken!"

Steve Dolinsky

"The deli is still my favorite in Manhattan for matzo ball soup."

Raisa Bruner

"The Manhattan standard is beloved by New Yorkers for a matzoh ball soup that will cure all ills."

Siobhan Wallace

"NYC's 5 Best Inexpensive Bowls Of Soup: 2nd Ave Deli - When the flu or cold bug hits, most of us crave some chicken matzo ball soup, perhaps better known as “Jewish penicillin.” You’d be hard-pressed to find a New Yorker who disputes that the famous 2nd Avenue Deli serves up the best batch."

Melissa Kravitz

"NYC’s Best Matzo Ball Soup: 2nd Ave Deli - The 2nd Avenue Deli serves some of the most famous matzo ball soup in the city. Their “Jewish Penicillin” comes with carrots and a choice of noodles, kasha or rice to add to the broth."

Winnie Yang

"Also, the matzo ball soup is solid. I love that the pour-soup-at-the-table service was always standard practice here, long before it became such a ritualized flourish at haute places all over. Lovely, light matzo balls."

Phil Holtberg

"Of course, the Jewish penicillin had to be chosen as my soup – Matzo Ball. I had the soup first and it was delicious."

Bianca Bahamondes

"2nd Avenue Deli deserves to be on every “best matzo ball soup” list out there. When you order the dish you can choose to have your matzo ball, carrots and broth accompanied by your choice of noodles, rice, or kasha."

Glenwood

"The 2nd Avenue Deli's Matzoh Ball soup was satisfying as well, the surprisingly un-greasy chicken broth poured at tableside so the bready dumpling remained firm throughout."

Alexandra Romanoff

"2nd Avenue Deli has kind of become my go to spot. I would not go as far to say I’m a regular, but I crave their matzo ball soup and matzo brei like no tomorrow!"