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Katzinger's Delicatessen

475 S Third St
Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: (614) 228-3354
Citysearch
Price:
$
Best of Citysearch:
Sandwich 2005, Sandwich 2004
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm Sat 9am-9:30pm Sun 9am-8:30pm

Editorial Review for Katzinger's Delicatessen – by Terry Ward Libby

The Scene
Katzinger's is a colorful, big-city deli with cases full of scratch-made fish salads, vegetable and pasta salads, kosher meats, imported salamis and cheeses. It sits smack between downtown Columbus and the edge of quaint but upscale German Village. A few umbrella tables on the sidewalk offer a big view of the downtown skyline--and noisy I-70.

The Food
The menu board offers 100 intriguing, over-stuffed sandwich combos, each one grilled while you wait. Try the serve-yourself pickle barrels. Katzinger's cases are filled with traditional blintzes, knishes, rugalach pastries and cheesecake. Exceptional coffee and a good beer selection add to the draw. The kitchen here is on New York City time, though, so expect a wait.

Don't Miss
Katzinger's Reuben is a legend. Extra lean corned beef is layered an inch and a half thick, and the sandwich comes on hot, buttery slices of sturdy rye bread.

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Insider Tips

Where the Stars Shine

Repeat patrons include Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton.

Musical Chairs

Stake out a table in a hurry, because seating inside is limited, especially during lunch hour.

The Shopping

Katzinger's is a great place to shop for gourmet condiments, pastas, olives and fine olive oils.

User Reviews for Katzinger's Delicatessen

2 Star Rating: Below Average

06/04/2008 Posted by John1Richard

The corned beef sandwiches have degraded. Based on 2 visits a montyh appart, the corned beef was found to be very tough(rubbery) and appeared to be undercooked. The pickles are still very good.

Pros: Pickles are still good

Cons: Corned beef is tough and rebbery. Appears to be undercooked

2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/23/2008 Posted by mcbare

The menu is extensive, and the food is good, but the girl behind the counter was unnecessarily hostile to my father in front of a large group of people. Apparently asking her to clarify how the food gets to the customers was some kind of veiled insult for reasons known only to her. It was highly embarrassing, particularly since I was introducing my extended family to the restaurant, and I was treating. While our sandwiches were fine, the frosty encounter was enough to keep all of us from returning. I noted in the review that Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton were repeat customers. I wonder if they would get the same kind of treatment if they asked a simple question to someone behind the counter.

Pros: Good food

Cons: Hostile service

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Editor's Review

It's just a deli, yes, but a deli that easily deserves a spot on the city's Top 25 restaurants list.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where the Stars Shine

Repeat patrons include Mick Jagger and Bill Clinton.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm Sat 9am-9:30pm Sun 9am-8:30pm

Cuisines

  • Deli
  • Kosher
  • Bakeries

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch Spot
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Catering
  • People Watching

Recognition for Katzinger's Delicatessen

2005 Audience Winner - Sandwich
2004 Audience Winner - Sandwich

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