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Art’s Delicatessen & Restaurant

12224 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604
  • (818) 762-1221
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  • Liz B.

    Loved it! $17 for the 1/2 Pastrami Sandwich and soup. It came with cole slaw. If you pour the slaw into the sandwich, it's a wet pastrami sandwich. Which was amazing. I chose the matzoh ball soup. Looking forward to trying other menu items!

    (5)

  • Jennie T.

    IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE OR GLUTEN INTOLERANCE, DO NOT ORDER FOOD AT ART'S DELI!!!! It's one thing to charge outrageous prices for your food. Customers can make a decision whether to pay it or not. If you want to be rude to customers, your choice. People will accept it or they won't. But making people SICK? That's something else entirely. I recently did a takeout order, and I asked if they happened to have gluten-free bread. They said they just started carrying it, and I was really excited since my husband has Celiac disease. I ordered a Reuben on gluten-free bread and made sure to tell them, THREE TIMES, that this was an extreme allergy and NOT a choice. I asked if they were sure they didn't cross contaminate and sure they had good measures in place to deal with gluten-free preparation because if not, I needed to know so I could cancel the order. Nope, they said no problem. Dead flies wouldn't have fallen off this girl at the register, so I should have known I was being given a load of BS. So I'm partly to blame for having gone ahead with the order. We are now on day three of my husband having a gluten reaction, and my husband will likely have to go for IV antibiotics for a diverticulitis flare up. If you don't know how to properly prepare gluten-free food, DON'T have gluten-free bread on your menu. You are risking a major lawsuit. IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE OR GLUTEN INTOLERANCE, DO NOT ORDER FOOD AT ART'S DELI!!!!

    (1)

  • Julia V.

    Rude rude service from the hostess to the servers .. all seem very unhappy . When I asked for a Shiva platter or basket to be assembled for pick up I was told " we don't carry that" .. when I asked for a manager ..again " we don't carry Shiva" ... seriously ... this is a Jewish deli !?!?!!? No one seems to care how people are treated or served here .. the food is good but not worth the trouble & rude service when so many other great restaurants around !

    (3)

  • Al V.

    Enjoyed breakfast with a friend. The vegetable frittata, bagel, coffee and corned beef sandwich was awesome (My friend had the sandwich). The staff was swell, very friendly-quick on service, forgot a few requests even after reminders but their pleasant personalities made me just waive their forgetfulness. They didn't have chocolate cake with I cream-I had to settle for this bundt cake which was too sharp in taste. Veggies were very fresh in the frittata, corned beef is always a winner for my friend. I love their bagels. Their lox and bagel plate is the bomb but my friend wouldn't share, and I didn't feel like eating alone when I intended on having eggs plus desert... Waitresses are friendly and very polite- thank you gals!

    (4)

  • Roy G.

    Disappointing. The chicken noodle soup was sour tasting- as if it had been sitting too long. The soup portion (cup) was surprisingly small. The brisket was good quality meat and a decent size, but rather tasteless. The service was poor. Inattentive. Just disinterested. The 1/2 sandwich, cup of soup combination was $!7- which was on the high side for the size of the soup and quality.

    (2)

  • A G.

    Has been place every year gets worse & worse. Come on Harold pick up your game or sell out to Brent's, then we will really have a descent deli again. BTW if you didn't have such dimly light lights people would actually think the place was open, depressing. It's a shame this place has slid so far down hill, just rent the place out and call it a day.

    (2)

  • Rachel L.

    Yep- live down the street, been wanting to check this place out for awhile. Art's has been on the "to try list" someday. It was kind of disappointing. First, the menu is really large and overwhelming. It was strange to me that they had egg salad, tuna salad and turkey salad, yet no chicken salad. I went for the turkey salad on a bagel. Not bad. The potato salad was good. I also ordered the potato pancakes for an appetizer, they were good, but also a lot like a big tater tot(s) or patty. Still good, I had no problem eating them all up. Of course leaving, there is a big sign saying "black and white cookies, best in L.A." I wasn't about to let that pass me by. So so good. It's like a cake cookie. Get it and enjoy!

    (3)

  • Julia A.

    Dine in is good. But I placed an order to go and paid 32.70 for a soup and salad that i didn't order and won't eat. The food was packaged nicely. I just wish it was my order. I'm busy and don't have the time to go up down Ventura Blvd to get the correct sandwich. Please have people double check the Togo orders. The soup came w matzo ball and no kreplach. :( and I did not order a tuna on rye. Double :( :(

    (2)

  • Mister F.

    Arts is everything a Jewish deli should be with the added value that they serve some of the best coffee in the valley. Huge portions of well-prepared traditional favorite. The service is friendly and attentive and you'll never get an attitude for a special request, I love this place. The host is especially cheery.

    (5)

  • Suzy H.

    1 star for the waitress & 1 for the onion rings. Food was delish while eating it. 2 hours later I have sharp stomach pains & nausea. Won't be back unfortunately.

    (2)

  • John C.

    This place is unique if your cheap and want cheap food then this is NOT your place you need to go elsewhere But if you like quality food with good service your in a right place .

    (5)

  • Kat W.

    I live 700 miles north from Studio City but I never visit without making this wonderful restaurant my daily breakfast place. Great food, fabulous staff!

    (5)

  • Franklin M.

    I love eating at old school restaurants and this place has been in business since 1957. I always order the #19 pastrami sandwich at Langer's which comes with cheese, coleslaw on rye bread. Every time I go to a deli I always order this type of sandwich to compare it to Langer's. The service is very good with friendly staff but the food is okay nothing in comparisons to Langer's or Katz in New York. If you want a nice place to relax and sit in a nice classic environment then I would suggest this place over a Denny's or iHop.

    (3)

  • Sandra L.

    We came here for the fame of Art's Deli. The knish was quite a treat! I liked it. The blintzes were very authentic. Delicious cheese stuffed inside. And of course I had to order the lox Benedict.... and this is where my three stars come about: The lox was salty. The poached eggs were flat and smaller than most of the poached eggs you get from other breakfast places. I liked the potato latkes underneath though. I would like to come back and try some other treats.

    (3)

  • george k.

    Had lunch with my wife and daughter and it was excellent the portions big,fresh as it gets,service was great, very attentive,very clean,will definitely be back

    (5)

  • Corey I.

    I hadn't been in years. The food was great and the menu is diverse with choices. Our server was kind and the best. The food came out fast and was excellent. This deli is one of the best. The corned beef was succulent and well seasoned. The pickles were perfect and supple. This deli stands the test of time and is in the top tier. It's everything a good deli should be. Bravo

    (5)

  • Ricardo C.

    I like to think that Art's as one of the hidden gems of the Valley. We've been going for years and my kids (3&6) think their Mac & cheese is the best. I always enjoy their sandwiches and my wife thinks their matzo ball soup has magical healing powers. Their pastrami is always top notch, but if you don't try their chopped liver you are really missing out on something special! Parking is pretty good, there is a public lot right across the street and the restaurant is right next to the crosswalk. The inside tip us to check the little lot in the back alley. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Robert H.

    Very good pastrami sandwich but at $18.00 with fries not so much Prefer Canters or Phillipes

    (2)

  • Andrew K.

    Get ready to break the bank. $18-$20 for a bagel breakfast sandwich, something I have never seen even from a fine dining place. I asked if it was a big serving, and the guys said "no, it's just on a regular bagel"

    (2)

  • Janelle L.

    Excellent Matzo ball soup. French dip was yummy. Reuben was delicious. Most of the Deli Food here is fresh and tasty. Wasn't crazy about the meatloaf though, it was a little dry and too dense for my liking. Prices are a little more on the expensive side than the majority of delis but I guess considering the area, it's the "norm". Portions are HUGE. So really you're getting a meal and a snack or 2 meals out of one dish. The service here is beyond excellent. If nothing, remember to tip your server!

    (3)

  • Chuck S.

    I love this place, the prices not so much. Three of us went for sandwiches and had a total bill for $92 including tip ! My unremarkable sky high was $19. Way too expensive for what you get.

    (5)

  • Laurie W.

    This is one of the most reasonably priced delis I've ever visited and the quality of their food is outstanding. Their matzo ball soup is amazing and comforting. It's the perfect cure for when I'm feeling under the weather. I think I'd say it's better than Brent's. Their homemade potato chips are also delicious. I just wish they had longer hours!

    (4)

  • Mary J.

    I haven't been to art's in, well lets just say in years. I grew up down the street and even knew Harold, Art's son. I remember the sandwiches being stacked higher and the meat more tender, but I could be wrong. I had pastrami and my son had tongue. The flavor was good but not over the top that one has to have when they are spending $18 for a sandwich. The restaurant was clean, the service good. Parking is a tough nut anywhere around that area. This is the Arts of the 70's and 80's!!!

    (3)

  • Connie C.

    Mediocre. And slowly bordering on the inedible. Why we came here? I don't even remember. We were tired and hadn't been in years. Now I remember why.

    (2)

  • Tony A.

    Just a few days ago I decided on some breakfast from Art's Deli on Ventura Blvd. I was running short on time so I decided to place my order over the phone that way it'd be ready by the time I swing by. I called at about 6:30 in the morning and the gentleman from the kitchen answered the phone, I greeted & told him that I'd like to place an order for pick-up. Without explanation he slammed the phone down and hung up the call without saying a word. I gave the kitchen manager the benefit of the doubt, called back and told him "I must have gotten disconnected" and told him that I'd like to place an order for pick-up. This time he actually responded without hanging up and told me the kitchen doesn't open until 7am. My kitchen manager friend sounded awfully irritable at my lack of their scheduling knowledge. So now it's about 7:15 or so, and I'm dead set on getting my breakfast from Art's, so I call them for the final time (ever). This time a girl answers and takes my order. She was pretty nice. So I finally get there to pick up my food and I ask the lovely lady at the counter what the deal was with whomever was dealing with the phones prior to 7am. She said the kitchen manager took my calls and couldn't understand me so he had to hang up. Wut? So in the case you don't understand what somebody is saying, we just slam the phone down and avoid the phone call entirely? An incredible way to conduct business if you ask me. The awful display of rudeness I experience here ensures I will never return to give them any kind of business.

    (1)

  • Sarah T.

    I'm surprised by the low rating! Breakfasts are amazing and the lunch sandwiches I've had are east coast deli quality (and enormous).

    (5)

  • Eric F.

    This is an older and an independently run deli. They offer things that are sometimes hard to get, like Kishke with gravy (a pudding/sausage made from bread crumbs, carrots, and schmaltz), and Smoked Cod. It is a little pricier than most deli's but it can be worth it. Breakfasts and sandwiches are good. The rye bread here is chewy and yummy. They have a good take out, deli, and bakery counter. The owners are often there.

    (3)

  • Sara T.

    Most amazing service I've ever experienced. Most delicious food and such a great menu that has every option. They have great specialty items to buy separately as well. Lots of booths to sit in and outside seating. On the prettiest part of Ventura blvd. I love it here.

    (5)

  • Yuliya Z.

    It's good. Not my favorite. A little too expensive too. I reccomend for you all to only come in for specialty items you can't find elsewhere or make at home. I got the potato knish and I really wished it had a little more veggies. Next time I plan to try the kasha knish and phosphate. Good halvah!

    (3)

  • Jerry S.

    Enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner here with Miranda Sings on Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. Nothing more L.A. than Thanksgiving dinner in a Jewish Deli. They have pictures of huge sandwiches on the walls. Gargantuan portions! Guaranteed view of a heavy person anywhere in restaurant. Thought I saw a circus bear getting takeout. It was just a big hairy lady. That's OK because there were 2 more circus bears getting their cars at Valet. 72 kinds of bagels. That's what Thanksgiving means to me. Kasha, knish, noodle kugel. That's what the Pilgrims meant this holiday to be. Art's slogan is: "Every sandwich is a work Of Art." Art is so heavy slogan should be "Every sandwich is Art." Enjoy classic delicatessen holiday sounds - coughing, clearing throat, blowing nose in napkin, complaining about ankles. Can't wait to go here for Christmas dinner.

    (4)

  • Tyrone S.

    Way too expensive for flavorless food. My wife ordered two bagels with cream cheese and lox and the bill came to $39. When she made a remark they told her lox is expensive. It is, but $39 is a bad joke. We've been going here for years, but we are not going to be masochists any longer. It's just not worth it.

    (2)

  • Mandi M.

    Fours of us went even though only 3 stars...it's totally 5 stars!!! The rueben is amazing!! All of our food was mouth watering delicious!! The staff was above n beyond good!!

    (5)

  • Bonobo M.

    It doesn't get much more average than this spot. Decent sandwiches but nothing remotely worth seeking out. Everything costs 30% more than it should for the quality, but then again, you're not having to drive to Langers or Brents....

    (3)

  • David B.

    Admit it, it's not Cantor's, not by a long shot. But if you're in the Valley and don't have time to tackle the traffic all the way to Cantor's but you crave some deli food, you can get well fed here. The matzo ball in the soup is small but reasonably fluffy, and the noodles and shredded chicken in the broth are very good. Pastrami sandwich a good thickness without being ridiculously big, and the pastrami tasty and only somewhat not quite fatty enough. (For my tastes.) Coming from somewhere where delis even this good are hard to find, I was happy to stop here.

    (3)

  • David Y.

    I really want to give this place a MEH-OK but they don't have that option. The food is okay. What I don't like is the butt-rageous prices here for what you get. Serious?! This isn't the best deli I've ever had... so why price it like it is? I ordered the WHOLE Pastrami Sandwich and it looked like I got HALF. This thing was puny for $13.50. And it cost an additional $2 for fries... which was like a pinch on a tiny plate. It all tasted fine but it certainly wasn't the greatest. Thinly sliced meat on rye bread. Typical. The sprite was $3. Oh and the free wi-fi? I couldn't even send a picture text here. It's like a vacuum of internet. So Art's Deli, where every sandwich is a work of art, I've seen and experienced better art. I remember going here before and not being that impressed. Same applies ten years later.

    (2)

  • Megan S.

    Consistent gripe is that this place is really expensive - and it is. It's just as expensive or even moreso that Jerry's Deli down the street. This place has been around for while, and it shows. They don't feel the need to cater to customers, and more than once I've sworn "NEVER AGAIN, ARTS!" after yet another encounter with the phone order woman (is that the owner?). But I keep coming back. Partly because I have to, I'll order for my boss. But also, their soups are pretty good - bean and barley, beet, etc., and they come piping hot. Sandwiches are huge hunking slabs of meat with a small piece of bread on top and on bottom - one half is enough for lunch, in fact, it's enough for three lunches, because it seems like they took the meat allowance for a normal sandwich and piled three of them together, doubled the price, and called it a day. Overall, it's meh. Their slaw saves it from one star, because they do have good coleslaw.

    (2)

  • dave g.

    I really like this place but I wish it was open later!

    (5)

  • T H.

    Called to ask if I could place a take out order, was told yes. Called back 5 minutes later ready to give my order, at 8:30, a half hour before closing time and was told they were closing early. Great way to loose business, and very unprofessional to give incorrect and different information like that. Not appreciated.

    (1)

  • Karen L.

    Every sandwich is a work of art. Yeah that's their motto. It's been around forever and it will stay around forever. This place is comfort food. Sandwiches are big and filling. Corned beef is lean and it's tasty but nothing super special. Lox, eggs, and onions is served as a huge portion with potatoes, and a bagel. With so many delis around today, Art's continues to serve okay food at a decent price.

    (3)

  • Leslie D.

    I ordered lunch and dinner from Art's for delivery while I was home sick. All the food was delicious! It tasted almost homemade more than from a deli. Each item was packaged so carefully down to the soup with the chicken, noodles and carrots being separated from the broth. So many times, when soup is delivered, the broth soaks up all the ingredients and you have less broth in your soup. Both meals were perfect and helped me get better faster! I used Eat 24 and it came in no time 2 miles away. The portions were very generous! My "lighter portion" corned beef sandwich lasted 2 days. You should open more Art's in the Sherman Oaks area.

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    I have been eating at Art's for 40 years...it is very good! However, it is nearly impossible to have someone clean a table for you. They all look around at each other wondering who will clean it. The girl at the cashier is either texting or talking to the guy who is waiting to seat you. They bring you the check without EVER asking you if you would like dessert or something else...HORRIBLE SERVICE other than TONY! HOORIBLE!!!!!!!

    (3)

  • O. L.

    After reading some negative reviews, i decided to go for my first time. I was pleasantly surprised and loved the 2 dishes we ordered. We shared the corned beef and pastrami sandwich on rye, so flavorful and melted in our mouths and the white fish platter which came with bagel and rye bread cut up cucumbers, tomatoes onions and olives. The white fish salad was superb with pieces of smoked fish - YUM. I t was served with whipped cream cheese and coleslaw or potato salad. The service was friendly and efficient and portion sizes were generous. We will definitely be taking out some whitefish soon...great lunch!

    (5)

  • Erik B.

    Food is good and the service is with a smile...when they are around. Takes way to long to find someone to get a fork or refills.

    (3)

  • Andrew Z.

    Where is the Jerry S. review? I could never watch Miranda S. but Jerry made her tolerable. Also this business does have a website which is not listed for some reason: artsdeli.com

    (5)

  • Brian U.

    "What am I? Chopped liver?" Based on the chopped liver at Art's, I'm not sure why that saying exists because I loved the chopped liver here. The chopped liver at Art's is something to aspire towards, not denigrate as lowly. The other deli meats were good, but not spectacular. I liked the corned beef sandwich better than the pastrami. The pastrami was slightly too sweet and too tough. The corned beef was slightly too dry but otherwise nicely flavored. The rye bread was spot-on. The sandwiches cost $13 to $15. The complaints about $20 sandwiches are probably referencing the triple deckers which are two big sandwiches with one less slice of bread. The average person doesn't order these and certainly can't finish them. I had a triple decker when I was in my 20's for lunch, but that was because I had a flight that afternoon and knew I wouldn't eat dinner until close to midnight. The waitresses were shocked when I finished it. So if the employees who work there don't expect patrons to finish a triple decker, it's the incorrect sandwich to judge the cost of Art's.

    (4)

  • James W.

    I frequent this deli several times a week, actually myself & my entire staff, bc the food is good (outrageously expensive- $20.94 for a sandwich) but good none-the-less. One of my employees hurt their hand very badly & needed some ice- so I ran over here (as the employees are usually very humble & nice) however, after I had explained what happened & I asked the cashier for the cup of ice, the owner raised his voice over the deli counter & repeated THREE times to me that he would not give me the cup of ice until I went back to my store & brought him a "$1.50 to pay for the cup". ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! Not only am I a repeat customer, not only had I just explained that one of my own was injured, not only am I their neighbor, but they are running a business of hospitality.... What a joke. I will NEVER return to this business, nor will my employees. I will no longer hold my staff meetings/lunches here. I would never treat one of my clients like that, if they were in need of something immediately, I would hand the supply over trusting that they would bring me my DOLLAR FIFTY, back afterwards.

    (1)

  • J. J.

    Loved that the place's decor has not been updated but the food could not have been worse. My sweet and sour cabbage soup tasted like it had been made with ketchup as the base. My chopped liver sandwich was the worst chopped liver I have ever had. At least the potato salad was good. My friend was treating me so I didn't want to say anything until he said " My food is awful" He ordered an omelette with spinach , provolone and onions with hash browns. My friend is a big guy with an appetite and he barely ate any of his food.

    (1)

  • Anne G.

    Nice trip into Americana once setting foot inside the space. Very attentive and amazingly courteous staff. Standard choices like a tasty pastrami and chopped liver sandwich that deliver on the deli promise of good comfort food. I've returned on numerous occasions, and Art's never disappoints.

    (5)

  • Ribs M.

    Ok I have never done this before but there is a reason this place is getting killed online. IT SUCKS. What's worse? They don't care that it does. Turkey Pastrami literally crunchy. Crunchy? Turkey? Yes crunchy! Second sandwich... Russian and Mustard on the side. Even repeated back to me. You guessed it... smothered in mustard and russian. Did they care? Nope. Must have been my fault. The price? $20 for a bad sandwich?? Never again. Go to Brents Deli in Northridge. MUCH BETTER. Honestly the deli scene in LA has become a sad state of affairs.

    (1)

  • Van Z.

    Overpriced, overrated deli. What can I say... I'm fed up with these "I've been around for 60 years" dumps that charge you an arm for a mediocre omelette. You would have thought that after 60yrs they would have learned a thing or two about cooking. I'm glad that I've tried it but won't come back.

    (2)

  • Jen L.

    Found a gem when we picked this place.we were hungry and found the killer deli.the food was perfectly served more than enough on each serving.great waiter Tony so patient and helpful.got to try it.potato salad great but sandwiches to die for.

    (5)

  • Sue G.

    I visited Art's deli in Studio City occasionally and decided to give it a try again since Jerry's deli no longer made kishka. I got a to go order. $50 Ordered matza Brie. It was dry, overcooked, and tasteless. They sent it with sour cream instead of syrup. No salt and pepper in the to go bag, and it was awful. I asked for Russian dressing and did not get it. Corned beef sandwich. The meat was so dry and overcooked. My daughter actually choked 2 x. Because of the dryness of the meat. Even the color of the meat was dark and dry, but I had already left.. Kishka Extremely dry, almost burnt. Terrible flavor. I think Art's is long overdue to close and give it up. I can hardly believe they can afford to keep their doors open. The food was really bad and a waste of $50 I wish I would have read the reviews prior to coming here. The food stinks, the quality stinks, the employees, cooks, etc do not care.. And the owner is obviously absent. All I can say, is they most have a decent lease on the building, because this place should no longer be in business. Does management even read these reviews ? Shocking

    (1)

  • Adam G.

    Black and white cookies TDF! This is our favorite deli. Corned beef and matzoh ball soup as good as it gets!

    (5)

  • E T.

    When you are in the mood for no frills NY Style (sort of) deli ... this place is as good as you will find in Los Angeles. While NOWHERE NEAR as good as an actual NYC deli, it is where a lot of transplants will come for deli food and Jewish food. The only thing actually on par with NYC Delis is the prices. Not sure why they charge $20 for a sandwich in Studio City. I understand when you go to NYC and buy a $20 sandwich you are paying for the mid-town real estate. But in Studio City, there really isn't any cause to charge NYC prices, unless maybe it adds to the authenticity of the experience. Art's is where a lot of the executives and writers with NYC backgrounds come to nosh. I did see a few (older) actors there taking meetings ... so the place lives up to its reputation as somewhere where you can grab a sandwich and do some business in the booth. The women who work there are wonderful ... polite and attentive without being overly so. The staff gets an A+. The food was good. Not the best corned beef sandwich I've ever had. Not the worst. A little on the dry side but the portion was as you'd expect at a place like this. HUGE. They give you a pickle and french fries on the side at no charge, which is a change from NYC delis where you order a la carte and sides are extra. The cheesecake should be skipped. It had almost no cheese taste ... just sugary sweetness. Very dissapointing and not NY style. Reminds me of the cheesecakes you make from a box. They should start flying Juniors Cheesecake in from NYC. I wasn't blown away by this place but it wasn't bad. If I was living in LA and was missing NYC Delis, this would be as close as you could probably come to it. I'd come back again, especially if I was looking to entertain a client who was missing NYC. Next time I will try the matzo ball soup and a smaller sandwich.

    (3)

  • Aida C.

    I agree with you all that included beyond exceptional service! These women are good! Food was pricey but good. I would have liked my Lox served chilled not warm from the plate sitting under the heat lights.

    (3)

  • Albert A.

    I have been to most of the well-known delis in L.A over the last 50 years.. They shall remain nameless (lookin' at you Nate N Als, Factors, Juniors (now Lenny's) , Langer's and (shudder) Jerry's, and Art's is HANDS DOWN the best in the city. and the county, and probably the state. Must give an honorable mention to Label's Table, where I have also been eating for years.

    (5)

  • Christopher N.

    Love their chicken noodle soup!!! The staff is friendly and the food is great. The super Ruben is I think one of the most amazing sandwiches I ever ordered at a deli

    (5)

  • Chris H.

    Terribly overpriced for average at best food.

    (1)

  • Mike B.

    20 dollars for onions and eggs???+3 bucks for tip? What chutzpah! Shame on you..... what a bunch of ganiff's And for the record anyone who says this place has the best pastrami has obviously never eaten at brents or langers....try those then tell me who's pastrami sandwich rocks.....

    (1)

  • Jared S.

    Very underwhelming. Some of the staff were very friendly and accommodating to our group of 10 but our waitress was not good. She rushed everyone ordering, moving to the next person before the first person could finish ordering, and wasn't friendly at all. The corned beef was very dry, fries bland, and the latkes tasted processed and old. Maybe I'm just spoiled because Manny's in Chicago is so amazing, but this place isn't even close to as good.

    (2)

  • Jane D.

    hmm what to eat my low blood sugar started to direct my taste buds and then I found Art's.... I went into Art's looking for familiar food and a great NYC like atmosphere - I found it. Non pretentious, generous booth seating a large glass counter to choose sweets from and the wait staff is attentive. Carnivores will love the HUGE meat stuffed photos that line the walls - veggies like me might be turned off so look instead at the ( older ) celebes and ( young?) ingenues talking quietly or eating ( for two?:) My meat eating days are happily 16 years behind me and I am working HARD to be vegan - I left feeling satisfied: WHAT I HAD TO EAT Ice water with lemon Cesar Salad Potato Pancakes ( one is a meal and I ordered three to go ) OOPS MY DELVE INTO "FLEXITARIANISM" My mother used to make a mean white fish salad when I was a kid and I have not had some for years so, I will confess that I did cheat and become a "flexitarian" ( a vegetarian who eats fish, meat, or their by products ). My digression lasted only about 5 minutes as I divided the massive sandwich and consumed one quarter of one half of a white fish salad on rye ( the sandwiches are HUGE ). BLACK AND WHITE TOGETHER - Shweet:)! Satisfied my sweet tooth with a black and white cookie to be young again! BUBBLY AND a split of champagne - aaah now that's what I'm talking about! HOW THEY MADE ME FEEL Like a princess HEAT GETTING TO YOU, HAVING A STAY AT HOME KIND OF DAY? Art's delivers too! TINY THORN My one tiny complaint is that I like my bread toasted for any sandwich my bread was um soggy and I had to ask for h20 rather than it being offered ( perhaps due to the drought? )

    (4)

  • Jodi L.

    The posted hours for Art's Deli state that they close at 9pm. This seems crazy on a Friday night in Los Angeles to begin with. We walked in at not quite 8:45p and were turned away because "we close at 9." Um, ok. It's 8:45p, so that means you're open. I've worked at plenty of restaurants in my life and if a customer came in before closing time NO MATTER HOW CLOSE TO CLOSING TIME, they were seated. That's no way to treat loyal customers (or any customers really). My family lives up the street from Art's and have been frequenting the place for close to 20 years. Will probably never go back. It's not like their food is anything spectacular, it's just convenient and easy with kids.

    (1)

  • Michele S.

    The reviewers who say that Art's is past its prime are unfortunately correct. I found it nearly empty last Saturday mid-morning, the mood just a notch up from a morgue. The waitress was pleasant, in a sort of apologetic "this is all I can do, flying with turkeys" way. On the way in, the deli case held many visually tempting items but no attendant was visible and not one customer was waiting there for service. I ordered a plate of latkes with the usual sides of sour cream and applesauce. When they arrived, they were obviously overcooked, dry, and semi-warm. The sour cream and applesauce were served on the plate in the covered plastic containers that people use to make Jell-O shots. The tackiness aside, the portions of applesauce and sour cream were way too small, even for this middle-age lady who eats like a bird most of the time. I felt bad bringing a guest with me who had never been there before. I apologized on the spot. No chance of me returning or recommending this to anyone visiting the Valley.

    (2)

  • Dana L.

    I have no idea why this place has such a low rating. My favorite deli in LA, and I go to a lot of deli's. I've been going here since I was 5 so I'm pretty biased. I love the waiters, specifically Tony and Sibble. The matzo ball soup is smaller than they used to make it but still AMAZING. Also good are the potato pancakes and knishes. There are giant pictures of their food on the wall and what comes out of the kitchen pretty much looks like that. When Art was alive, he used to come in a lot and talk to the customers. Now it's run by his kids who are equally personable. Art's is a win-win kinda place. I will never stop going here.

    (5)

  • Alex G.

    Love Art's Deli. Been coming here for years. Best selection and variety of deli food around town.

    (4)

  • A R.

    Must get: pastrami on rye with potato salad! Have good lattes here.

    (5)

  • Orsolya D.

    I'd like to believe that I know a bit about Jewish delis. I'm a 1/4 Jewish, my boyfriend is 1/2 and has had a Bar Mitzvah, and I lived for a year and a half in Cleveland, Ohio which is known to have the highest population/concentration of Jews outside of Israel. Alright, all of this may mean nothing but I DO know good food and customer service and in that realm, Art's excels. Arriving on a Friday at about 6pm, I anticipated a large crowd but was surprised that Art's was only medium filled and the volume wasn't high. In fact, the vibe is very welcoming and peaceful and is a great offset from the busy hustle outside on Ventura Blvd. Also equally shocking was that Art's was VERY clean. Not what one expects at a deli/diner. We were seated while I went to the bathroom (which for you ladies out there, wasn't scary at all); and arrived back at the table to see that we already had waters and a Coke for my boyfriend. That is speedy service! We were craving Matzo Ball Soup and a Pastrami sandwich so were going to share the above. However, my boyfriend then decided he would want Kreplach Soup instead. The waiter interjected and stated how we could save money by purchasing a "I Want It All" Chicken Soup (Kreplach, Matzo Ball, carrots, noodles, chicken, and rice in a homemade broth -- $13.95) which would save us $2 and is also a huge portion. Now, that is NOT service I am used to. Even at restaurants a patron is usually convinced into being up-sold so it was a welcomed change to be told how to save a couple bucks. We also ordered the a "Lighter Portion" Pastrami Sandwich (on your choice of bread, served w/ potato salad or coleslaw -- $ 10.50). We started munching on the free pickles (yummy!) while waiting for the soup. The waiter was not kidding about the soup. It was GIGANTIC and was as big as a tub to soak feet in. Okay, bad comparison for food, but it was really huge (see photo). The soup itself was terrific. It tasted like the homemade soup I grew up with, although it did lack enough salt. The chicken pieces were large and tender with a generous amount served while the Matzo and Kreplach were very tasty with wonderful textures. We shared the bowl and yet still had enough to bring home. Plus, the soup is served with homemade bagel chips. I'm not talking the snack bags you buy at the grocery store, I mean whole pieces of their bagels which they thin-slice and bake. I gave in to the carb-devils, because they are too delicious to deny. The Pastrami Sandwich (which we got on Sour Dough w/ potato salad) was stupendous. The pastrami is lean and light with a lovely flavor. It is perfect pastrami. The bread was soft but I would have preferred the sandwich toasted, which I will ask for next time. I generally don't like potato salad but it was also delightful on my tongue and not too oily or overdone with mayo. Service was fast, kind, and all that from a waiter who has been at Art's FOREVER. Yet, he obviously isn't bored with his job which is a rarity in resturants/customer service. Jewish or not, Art's is a grade-A deli. Everyone raves about Canter's (I don't get the hype because it isn't great), but Art's blows it out of the water. Definitely my favorite deli.

    (4)

  • Viola V.

    I want to love Art's, they have been around forever, but I find myself never quite satisfied with whatever I get there. I'll wind up dinning in or placing a delivery order during some form of a memory lapse where my dislike of the food seems to fade. However this recent experience motivated me enough for a review: Chicken soup with kreplach - the kreplach was a bit of a mushy unappealing mess.. Definitely not the way ones grandmother used to make 'em. The soup itself was bland. Tuna sandwich - It hurts me to say this, but Jerry's is better. The sandwich arrived with mushy rye bread - perhaps because the delivery showed up an hour after I placed the order, still we ended up tossing it out. Besides the bread, the tuna was just not good. It's pretty hard to mess up tuna salad, but they managed... I'm not a fan of the addition of the hard boiled egg here, not sure it's to save a buck or to add some extra flavor or texture, but it isn't working, and just tasted rubbery. Sorry Art's. I'll try you again in another 6 months when I forget about this review and am craving eggs and onions.

    (2)

  • Derrik C.

    I stopped in to Art's Deli & Restaurant honestly because it looked like the old diner that they all used to go to on Beverly Hills 90210, 50's-like and a lot of black and white. I ended up discovering a pretty solid deli in the valley that I had driven past tons of times and never even noticed. I got a big pastrami sandwich and some matzah ball soup. Not many places have matzah ball soup on the menu so I had to check it out. Delicious and some huge matzah balls in the soup, the liquid part made for an excellent dipping sauce for my sandwich. A big sandwich with tons of meat that was good and pretty inexpensive. I'll be back soon to try out some more of their menu... and have another bowl of their soup

    (3)

  • Jack G.

    Having lunch with the missus. My turkey salad appetizer is enormous and delicious Surrounded with tomato and sweet onion, the rye heels I ordered are double baked soft inside crispy on the outside and the half sour pickles are just like my mom used to make. The place is packed once more and I am so happy to see this. I have to come back much moe again like I did over the past 30 years.

    (5)

  • Sonia J.

    My favorite deli. 100 times better than Jerry's! I got the matzo ball soup and the corned beef and pastrami sandwich with swiss. Both were excellent and huge. I took half the sandwich to work later. Service was great. Art's our go to deli... and btw, I love that they package the matzo ball separate from the soup if you get it to go! I probably won't order soup from anyone else! Great Job Art's! No wonder you've been here for over 50 years! People appreciate great service!

    (5)

  • Kat S.

    Great food ....but more importantly beyond exceptional service!! I ordered delivery and there was an error with my order. The restaurant not only brought me a replacement dish but also gave me a gift card for the inconvenience. Good food isn't too hard to find these days -especially in L.A. However. Excellent customer service is rare no matter where you are. A company that cares about quality and honest service is enough to keep me coming back.

    (5)

  • Victor L.

    $18 for a Pastrami Reuben? Do they think they are better then Langer's? I wouldn't say so, but I guess maybe a close second... Maybe third. Brent's still has a special place in my heart. I have to say it is a very good sandwich. Is it worth the price? I'm still on the edge on that matter. You do get a lot of meat... and I mean A LOT! I had to unhinge my jaw just to take a bite. Half the sandwich filled me up. The meat is very soft and the bread is not oily at all. You get a nice chew from the crust too. Now for me I would say if you were going to get a side you should go with the coleslaw. The way I ate it, which I thought was a great combo, was taking a bite of the sandwich, then a small bite of the pickle, and end with a little bit of coleslaw. You get that soft texture from the meat, then you get some sour from the pickle and sauerkraut, and end with a nice sweet crunch from the coleslaw. I was pleasantly satisfied with everything. Brent's is still my favorite though.

    (4)

  • Joel B.

    Food was pretty good, I liked my corned beef on rye well enough. But odd service experience left us with a bad taste. We had arrived 20 minutes before closing tonight, we ordered quickly, received food quickly, and ate pretty quickly, but precisely at closing (9 pm) the cashier came over to our table and advised us that she needed to close out her register. Since we were pretty much done, we paid and left. But it's been my experience that if a restaurant agrees to serve you they let you sit there long enough to finish. Maybe if I had asked her she would have said we needed to pay but we were welcome to stay long enough to finish. But she didn't offer that, just pay cause she needs to close out the register. So we found that a strange and unpleasant way for a restaurant to deal with customers.

    (2)

  • Keila N.

    I stopped at Art's today for lunch with a colleague and friend. He ordered the corn beef sandwich on rye and I ordered the antipasto salad. My friend said Art's been around for ages. The waitress who served us has been there for 22 years. The sandwich was huge. I'm not a sandwich person, but I did try some of my friend's sandwich. It was delicious.

    (4)

  • Mary R.

    Very impressed. First time I've tried this establishment and they lived up to my friend's recommendation. I had the stuffed cabbage - so, so delicious (go for the lite order, though, as one is enough!). It comes with too many carbs, but you could just tell them to nix the potato pancakes (delicious too, though, I'll admit) and the bread (okay, I cheated and had a little Challah Bread, which was soft, fresh, buttery...which I added) and just get the veggies (nice assortment of carrots, broccoli & cauliflower; not pre frozen, fresh and steamed only al dente). For dessert, my friend got rice pudding. I've never been a fan, but Art's rice pudding is homemade homemade and does melt in your mouth. I got a Black/White cookie, instead. It's not a cookie, it's a rather large, flat cupcake, but that isn't a criticism. I did not get out there for under $25 or under 10,000 calories, but oh, man, was it good. I'm going back, but next time, I'm going to be good and forgo the cookie. Well, maybe. I might get the brownie next time. The waiter, who was fabulous, recommended it second to the cookie. He did not lie with respect to anything/everything he recommended to me, and I made darn sure he was rewarded for that.

    (5)

  • Hugh L.

    I should have rated this deli about 61 years ago which is when I started going there. At that time it was Farber's delicatessen. Farbers was a deli case and to my recollection had a counter with about 4 or 5 stools. It was Art however who truly made every sandwich "A work of Art". The biggest sandwiches and better than anything I've ever had in New York, Carnegie's and the Stage included. Art has been able to keep a loyal staff and constantly hires school aged workers who to my observation get an education of it's own sort at Art's. My deli of choice.

    (5)

  • Jess W.

    I love sandwiches, unfortunately NOT from Arts deli. A huge disappointment. The wait was very long. The waiters were rude. I felt like I was in an old hospital cafe. Ill never go here again. I threw away my sandwich because it tasted terrible

    (1)

  • Dave G.

    It's official - move over New York, Los Angeles is the king of Jewish Deli. I'm not talking about some pastrami sandwich at a lunch counter in Lower Manhattan. I'm talking old school, family owned, passed down generation to generation Jewish Comfort Food served in a real restaurant. You know when you are in one. They smell of chicken soup and fresh baked rye bread. They have a glass case showing off their smoked fish, home made salads, perhaps some fresh baked desserts. This is considered a pre-show if you are waiting in line. The Jewish Deli is in decline all over, but Los Angeles still has a bunch of them. These are treasures that need to be protected, even if it means you will be paying $15 for a Pastrami Sandwich. I am scared of the day, when our only options for pastrami will be that $6 chewy greasy stuff on an average hoagie roll with yellow mustard from some burger joint. Art's has been doing business since 1957. Shame it took me so long to get here. While I can't call it the absolute best deli in Los Angeles, it's no slouch either. They had some nice looking whitefish salad in the glass case, so I was happy to see it available as an appetizer. Of course when I got it, everyone at the table pointed out that it was the size of a meal. This is a Jewish Deli truism - large portions. Another Jewish Deli truism - if it's listed on the menu under appetizer - it's an appetizer and you are free to order something else for your main course, no matter how large said appetizer is. If questioned, your defense is always - "I thought everyone was going to share." There were some nice chunks of smokey whitefish in this salad, with not too much mayo. The natural oil in the fish held it all together as much as the mayo did. Sometimes whitefish salad can be very salty, but this was just right and served with some tomato, onion, kalamata olives, and a couple slices of rye bread. yelp.com/biz_photos/arts… No first trip to a new deli is complete without me getting the basic Pastrami on Rye. No coleslaw on it, no topped with chopped liver, no grilled with melted cheese; just show me what you got. How good is your pastrami and how good is your rye bread? If you pass that test, I'll be back to try everything else. The pastrami was very good and perfectly steamed. It had a nice amount of fat on it and was juicy with a light smokey flavor. It was very thinly sliced. I prefer my pastrami a little thicker cut, but it in no way stopped me from enjoying this sandwich. It was stacked up a good 3 inches. The seeded rye bread had a good flavor with a nice firm crust on the outside of the bread, the way it should be. It was served with the proper accoutrement of brown deli mustard, in their own container. It was perhaps Hebrew National mustard or very similar tasting. Good delis never put the mustard on for you, that's for you to decide the when and the where of it all. Maybe a little on just the top of the bread, maybe a little on the plate to dip in. It also leaves you with the option to try some Russian dressing on a few bites as well, so ask for a side of that too. Art's has a pretty good Russian dressing, made the right way - without the relish. When you add the relish it's Thousand Island. I also enjoyed their potato salad. It was simple and had the perfect consistency. yelp.com/biz_photos/arts… I did find one flaw with the rye bread here though. My wife got a grilled pastrami sandwich. The bread is cut very thin. This doesn't matter so much on a regular sandwich, but when it's grilled it soaked up way too much grease from the grill. Even the pastrami on the inside started to get greasy. By the time I tried her sandwich, it was a little on the cold side, so I may not have tasted it in it's best light. But I wasn't a fan. We had a true professional deli waitress named Sybil. They are becoming harder to find, and I'm guessing that the true deli customer is starting to fade as well. So when you both meet, you share an instant silent bond that only soldiers in war know about. I ordered a Pastrami sandwich, whitefish appetizer, and a Dr. Brown's soda. I got a respectful nod of approval and there was no need for her to ask me any more questions. Free pickles were brought out, the right mustard appeared, extra rye bread for the whitefish salad was provided. I miss service like that. She was watching the whole room, quick to head over to any table with just the glance of an eye. The table next to us, were regulars and she knew them by name. Even asked about a friend of theirs that usually came in with them. So hat's off to Sybil and Art's Deli for a true deli experience.

    (4)

  • Brendan O.

    I felt the service and staff were great at this place. This included the guy working behind the deli, the cashier, and the waitress. The food, coffee and atmosphere were all slightly above average at best. I personally think that Brent's Deli is the best I have been to in Los Angeles.

    (3)

  • J. Adam R.

    When does anyone get a deli sandwich and not even an offer of a pickle...at Art's, especially when it's sitting getting cold behind the counter for over 20 minutes. Not the worst deli experience, but when your worst is watching your uncle getting electrocuted while cleaning a slicer it's hard to beat! I have to admit, I went into Art's with a bias...I come from a deli family, one that was in direct competition (and far superior) to Art's back in the day. I'm only glad that Art was not around to see this happen to his deli. I was seated immediately, yet not quite in the section I requested. While waiting for the rest of my party, I sat and relaxed. A busboy came and asked me for a drink order and then didn't return for quite some time. In the interim, Brigitta and Angie came by and smiled on several occasions. Once we were ready, I looked for Angie or Brigitta and was surprised that the supposed busboy was actually our server, Tony. He took our order and the fun began. As I mentioned, I come fron deli, but I have been cooking my entire life (including at my grandfather's deli) and nobody makes better chicken soup. While tge Chicken Noodle Soup was better than Jerry's/Solleys, not only isn't as good as mine, but was served without the Matzah Ball I ordered. By this point, Brigitta had refilled my tea more than once and now was gracious enough to bring one to me. AA minute into our soups, Tony who can clearly see not more than a couple of spoons were gone from either, comes asking if I am ready for my sandwich. I told him no and then he comes back with my fries (that were to accompany the sandwich) and I have to ask yet again for 1000. Brigitta comes to refill my tea. Tony asks again about my readiness for my sandwich and again I point to my now almost 1/2 bowl and send him away. I have now realized that my sandwich has been made and is sitting under a heater (or maybe not) for about 15 minutes. Clearly, Tony should be a busboy because he doesn't get any of the cues or clues of being a good server. Angie and Brigitta have been more attentice, friendly, and helpful AND neither of them are waiting on us or expecting a tip. When I'm ready for my Pastrami, it is barely lukewarm and the bread us completely soggy from sitting. I will say the meat was good, once again better than Jerry's/Solleys...well actually better than Langer's, Canter's or Mort's. My sister needed a container for her soup, I was surprised that Tony didn't offer to pack it up. I took 1/2 sandwich home so I could put the meat on dry bread. I decided to get some bagel chips and Kichel, so I went to the counter to pay for it separately...Tony wasn't going to get tipped on this with the horrible service I had received. While at the counter, he was arguing with my sister about the bill which moved to the cashier who also wanted to argue with her. This lack of customer service isn't acceptable and is not part of any deli ever run by our family. Food quality - 3.75 (likely more if served properly) Service Tony - 2.00 Service Angie/Brigitta -5.00+ I would return to give Art's another try, but only in Angie or Brigitta's sections. I am sad to see one of the last Valley delis being so disappointing for a lover of the genre.

    (3)

  • Cason M.

    Talk about pricey! They have a hefty price AND quite a hefty portion. Two sandwiches an iced tea and a coke with tip was 45... eek. Probably won't be going there too often for a sandwich.

    (3)

  • Rusty S.

    So I just went to Art's for Christmas morning brunch with 4 friends. One friend felt compelled to order fried chicken which, understandably, took longer to make than what the rest of us had ordered. When it was finally served to him it was FROZEN SOLID, which he quickly realized after the first bite. The staff replaced his chicken when we pointed this out. Nonetheless we were still charged over $100 (w/ tip) for mediocre standard breakfast fare and a plate of fried chicken which should have been on the house in my opinion. This place is just a costly, painfully average diner.

    (2)

  • Jaimie W.

    Over-priced with absolutely revolting sauerkraut.

    (1)

  • Carrie Z.

    The matzo ball soup and black and white cookies are delicious. I crave them often. The sandwiches are huge even when you get the smallest size. The prices are a little high but I like this neighborhood deli. I definitely prefer it to nearby chain delis that charge even more.

    (4)

  • Gary K.

    I so wanted to enjoy Art's Deli. It was Passover and they offered a "Passover meal" I called around to several places and settled on Art's. Entering, I was pleased to see the deli counter, it made me feel like I was back east with the Smoked white fish, hard salami and pickled herring on display. We were promptly seated on a crowded first night of Passover. Something that surprised me as I was prepared for a wait. The menu for Passover was (understandably) somewhat limited but sufficient. I would have liked to have seen a glass of borscht as an option along with the items. But that's personal. So all in all, at first glance I was pleased and looking forward to a (albeit restaurant prepared) Passover dinner. The service was good. Our waitress a bit overwhelmed. I do not judge her. I am not scoring the atmosphere, the people eating there or even the mistake on the bill. All that is understandable and forgiven. So Why only only two stars? The meal was another story - The matzoh ball soup tasted like it was made from bouillon, The matzoh balls were heavy (Okay so I knew I wasn't getting my mothers matzoh balls) I generously give the soup a "B". the charoset was unremarkable, not to mention the matzoh they served us tasted stale. My biggest disappointment was the main course. The brisket had so much potential it melted in your mouth I would have to give kudos to the people who made it, but all that praise get washed away with the aftertaste of the steam table that followed. A wet metallic taste that ruined the entire meal. The matzoh kugel was bland and over cooked (In my opinion) and the steamed vegetables had that same metallic after taste as the meat. Half way through my meal, I had to stop - My appetite lost.

    (2)

  • Shari F.

    They have the friendliest staff and the best apple strudel anywhere! Addicted to it! Snack on pickles while you wait for your meal and but finish it off with the strudel. Can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Jean L.

    When someone says, "World's Best ____", I fully expect that "____" to be the Best. Thing. Ever. In this case, Macaroni and Cheese. Here I am, expecting a 5-cheese onslaught, double-baked with a Parmesan crust, a gooey fast track ticket to a triple heart bypass. I wouldn't say that such an expectation would be considered outrageous, because it is a delicatessen after all. There's a fantastic cheesy gem in there somewhere. Instead, something with less taste than the tag on my shirt shows up on my table. That's akin to dreaming of the hottest girlfriend ever and waking up next to Guffawing Gertrude, or Dutch-Oven Delilah. Breakfast fare is more-or-less your basic diner staples at a bistro's price.

    (2)

  • Ashleigh B.

    Chicken noodle soup was solid. Had a half pastrami reuben - based on the size, I couldn't imagine how big the full would be. Very tasty, hit the spot. Art's reuben slides into the #3 spot in my favorite reuben spots in LA.

    (4)

  • Uncle L.

    Ate here today for the first time since driving past it for years. We went to get breakfast on a Sunday morning. The whole place had a weird vibe to it, there's just something a bit 'off' about it. It had like 500 people working in there, and about 10 customers. There were two stoner/goofy kids working the register/greet area that just sat back there and fucked around the entire time. We sat down and ordered our food. I was asked if I wanted the "large" glass of OJ, I said yes. The glass they brought me was about 2 swallows worth of juice. I can only imagine what the small looked like; probably in a shot glass. 1. This place is so ludicrously priced it is incomprehensible. I've never seen a more unjustifiably expensive breakfast menu. She got JUST French Toast and a soda; I got your standard pancakes, eggs, bacon meal with an orange juice. You know what the bill came to? THRTY FIVE dollars. My eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw the check, I'm like "This is a joke, right?" 2. The service was abysmal. We got seated, and I can't even remember a time this has happened to me, ever: she did not stop back to check on us a SINGLE time after our food came. Not a "How is everything," "do you need a refill," can I get you anything else?" NOTHING. It was not busy in there whatsoever, she walked past us probably 7 times and completely ignored us. Even had to ask her for he check and a to go box, because why would she possibly stop and ask/supplyone. Unbelievable, what a rip off, I'm SO aggravated. I could have gotten fuckin' dinner somewhere for that price. I will never eat at this place again. More like "FART'S Delicatessan," you ask me.

    (1)

  • Deborah F.

    I had not been to Art's in several years and decided to give it a try again. I was shocked by the huge increase in prices and the really poor service. Unfortunately, the two of these combined left me disliking whatever it was that I ate. It was obvious that their business was down as there were very few people in the dining room. Apparently, they have increased their prices to make up for their lack of customers. What a shame. I used to really enjoy this place. It's worth the drive over to Brent's - I would spend less in gas than on Art's ridiculous prices.

    (1)

  • Jessica S.

    The corned beef is really, really good. The chicken soup with noodles is also delicious. Sometimes I try other things there, though, and I'm not as happy. The Ruben sandwich is overpowered by way too much kraut, and the brisket sandwich is very dry. The fries are much too brown also. I need to stick to what I know they do well, and then I leave happy. I will definitely return.

    (4)

  • Toriano S.

    Didn't like Al's! I was there for :30 minutes and no water, no excuse Mr. Business man, I see you are on the phone and you look important, can we bring you some water. The hostess brought me some Tea after I stared her down and when I finally said enough and started to walk out, they rush to give me a bill for the Tea! I said,"I wait 20 minutes no service and you're going to charge me for the Tea?" Wolfkeeper doesn't like Al's. Boo : (

    (1)

  • JJ N.

    Good place to eat. But lets be honest for a moment - Not worth the high prices. Our last breakfast (2 kids, 2 adults + cookies from bakery) was over $70! We decided that would be the last time we eat there. You can have the same quality food at Brents or drive over the hill and spend far less.

    (3)

  • Jessie F.

    I love Jewish deli. That's why I try to visit as many as I can. Art's is pretty good in my humble opinion. I had the turkey pastrami sandwich here and it's very delicious. However, I think the one at Brent's deli is even better. The rye bread was one of the best I've ever tasted. The turkey pastrami was very well seasoned. The pickle was crispy and nice as well. Overall, it's a great place for deli food. The price is not cheap, but you can definitely order a whole sandwich to share, since it's huge. The service was nice and friendly as well. If you like deli foods you should give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Steve M.

    There is only ONE pastrami-on-rye-sandwich in the Universe. It's at Art's Deil. That's all I need to write.

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    I grew up in the valley and I LOVE Arts Deli! Their pastrami and chicken noodle soup with fresh WARM rye bread is AWESOME! Keep up the fine work Arts Deli!!!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    Service was amazing, food was delicious...what more is there really to be said? The price also is very much the same as any other deli...will most certainly be a regular eater.

    (5)

  • Kimberly K.

    $ 13.50 for Salami & Eggs ??? I can get a breakfast sandwhich at starbucks with eggs, smoked bacon and gouda for $ 5.25 with fresh orange juice minus the headache and the taste is superb. Unfortunately, what I attempted to eat here was not edible. Salami & eggs/ potatoes/ toast were hard, rubbery, and had a taste so awful I don't have any words except that I am the most liberal, carb-loving woman on the planet and to date have yet to turn down any food in the potato family until I ate here. I don't know what was in the food, but I have never ordered something so simple and for an extravagant price like that without someone even pretending to be interested in what we thought by saying, "how is your breakfast?" nothing. If someone would have asked we would have said something but we just paid and left.

    (1)

  • J H.

    Art's has been a fixture in my life. We grew up eating there once a week. I actually went to high school with his daughter Roberta. While I don't get into the restaurant very often anymore, we get delivery from them at least a couple of times a week. The corned beef and pastrami are the best and most flavorful in all of the LA deli's as far as I'm concerned. They don't season their fries right out of the fryer like they should, so they don't have a lot of flavor, but other than that, they do a fantastic job with everything else. Turkey, brisket, chopped liver--all great. The potato salad is fantastic, and they have the BEST pickles I've ever tasted. We normally buy a bag of them every week. They have also kept their pricing within reason compared to the competition down the street. Jerry's has the franchises and have spent millions on the restaurants, but the food doesn't hold a candle to Art's and the individual attention they give each dish that leaves their kitchen. I miss Art...but his legacy continues with the rest of the family. I wish them another 56 years!

    (5)

  • Seth G.

    Surprisingly good deli in Studio City. It's been open for about 50 years, so I guess I shouldn't be THAT surprised. My boss and I picked up a big order for our office, and the old lady behind the register cracked us up. Why go to Jerry's just down the street when there's Art's? It's definitely one of the more expensive delis in the city, which is saying a lot... for some reason, deli food is always way more expensive than any comparable restaurant. That said, my Reuben was very good, which it better have been a $17. They also sent us home with tons of sauces and pickles. Worth a visit if you're in the valley for sure!

    (4)

  • Deborah S.

    Have been going here for over 30 years, and last week I went for a take out order of a salami sandwich and a salad. Billl came to over $30, but I am used to their prices. When I asked the woman at the register for a glass of water, she told me they charged for it. I indicated that I didn't want it to go but rather wanted the water while I waited as I had to take a pill. I mean really, I have read some of the other reviews and I am not surprised. If I had just come in off the street perhaps I could understand that response, but she had already rung up my order and doesn't know me as a regular customer. I am appalled!!!

    (3)

  • Michael D.

    This was my breakfast spot for a long time. Love the food and the service was great. The prices are very similar to the other deli spots in the valley. I like this spot cause you get the good food, good service and reasonable prices without all the Jerry's Deli crowd. It's more relaxed and you tend to get more attention from the servers. Great spot to go in and read the paper or a book while you have your breakfast. They have parking in the back and metered parking in the front. I used to get the fruit bowl with cottage cheese and it was a great way to start the day!

    (4)

  • Lygia F.

    Lived in NYC, familiar with deli's and the like, so my expectations were a bit high. I live in Studio city, so when I got the birthday $15 certificate I thought i'd give it a try. Took my 11 year old son.Tuesday night, empty, sleepy, place felt a bit geriatric (and not in the retro way). $3 for a 2 oz tiny cup of apple juice, $6 (dollhouse portion) of mac and cheese. Waitress: "Well most people think our portions are big." My entree: I ordered their top of the line (hehe) Alaskan Salmon, complete with blanched veggies (old folks home, not a smidgen of taste), white bread, fish was fine, and... well small, and sad. My son did like the everything soup, $14, matzo, rice and very old skool Jewish deli, w/o the taste. Everything seems prepared for a much older clientle on a restricted diet. For the area it has an out of place charm. With tax, tip, bill came to $29 (with the $15 coupon) so not worth $44, w/ coupon, ok. Likely not to return.

    (3)

  • Carrie K.

    By far the best deli on this side of town, maybe in LA. I am always blown away by how good the quality of fish is here (I don't eat meat but my husband says the same about their meat dishes). Highlights for fish eaters: whitefish salad (amazing!), fish platter (amazing)! Their service is always top notch and quantity of food given is always impressive but quality is where Art's deli really shines. Also another great menu item is their kids menu; great selection that both my kids love (and one is a vegetarian). If you're in studio city for anything you should make this place a stop- you will not be sorry!

    (5)

  • Donna G.

    I was very disappointed with my lunch today at Art's Deli. I ordered a half of a meatloaf sandwich, sweet potato fries and a coke. My bill came to $16 plus tip ! First, we stood at the front waiting for someone to seat us. All the staff and waitresses ignored us. I finally turned to the cashier and said "Do we just seat ourselves?" And then she jumped and said "Oh, no!". And at that point another waitress ran over and said she would seat us. The meatloaf sandwich was tiny - yes, I know I only ordered half, but for the price it should have been better. It was basically meatloaf on two pieces of bread with a little sauce on top. The sweet potato fries seemed like they were pre-frozen and defrosted. For the price I paid for the meal they should have been freshly made at the deli, but I don't think they were. While I was eating my sad little meal, the waitress came to our table and said "Oh, isn't it tasty?" I just looked at her. The one good thing at Arts Deli is there are always semi-famous actors and celebs there. You know, the type of person you look at and you know you have seen him on TV, but you don't know his name. I spotted one such person there during my lunch. But that did not make up for the over-priced lunch.

    (2)

  • Brian I.

    Let me first say Ive been to a lot of "New York" delis. I had heard about this place and those who had gone had mix reviews. I can now see why. I went here for brunch with my brother, we expected a typical New York Deli meal of big portions. The prices were a bit high, but we like I said big portions. Well the place was pretty empty when we got there which was a little shocking. I had a Swiss, Tomato and Mushroom omelet, it came with hash browns and a bagel. It was $14. I expected a large fluffy omelet stuffed and a huge pile of hash browns. I did not get even close to that. I got a sickly looking thing with a minimal amount of vegetables and I kid you not a what looking to be a plastic wrap swiss cheese slice melted on top. The hash browns was maybe 3-4 bites. The bagel was hands down the best part. My bothers omelet was just like mine. We both agreed it was not a $14 omelet. After leaving I believe this place should be renamed Art's Diner, because that what it services up, flavorless mild corner dinner style small portions. This may have been a one time thing, but I will never find out. Paying $50 in total to have the same meal I could have at Denny's will not happen again.

    (2)

  • Mary A.

    This place was cute cozy. Really liked it. Parking is yes a hassle street only & good luck with that on ventura. We were seated immediatly our waitress was reall sweet & attentive. I ordered the Pastrami sandwich on rye with cold beet borsht. The sandwich was pretty goood i really liked it. The soup on the other hand was just okk tasted like a can of shredded beets with the juice in it. But the bagel chips that came with it was soooo freaking good! the price range is ok. not too expensive or cheap either. potato salad was ok too not bad.

    (4)

  • Vic M.

    It takes a lot for me to have a bad experience... Ive never left a bad review before.... So I get seated and we order our food. Our service wasn't bad nor great, more like awkward. We ordered a Philly cheesesteak and burger with a side of mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The food tastes really bland and dry... I had to drink a lot of water with each bite I took. The food sucked except for the mashed potatoes which was decent. Here's the worst part. My drink had lipstick stains from the previous customer who drank out of it. It was really disgusting, it looks like they don't care about having clean cups or plates. We were so grossed out we couldn't even finish our bland food. I asked the waitress if I could speak to a manager because we couldnt even finish our food... We barely took a bite out of our food. There was no manager on duty just some older lady who was "in charge" They did us a "favor" and deducted the drink but charged us full price for food we didnt even eat. The waitress felt guilty and took our meals away and ran away with out even asking us if we wanted it to go. Obviously I wouldn't take that nasty food home with me but it's called etiquette and customer service. If you're charging me $35 for a burger and sandwich at least treat me like a customer. When I asked to speak to a manager the only person they guided me was to a really elderly woman who condescendingly told me over and over "things like this happen" It was obvious there was no management present and they didn't care about goo customer service. I will never ever eat there again and make sure to let all my friends know. I rather go down to Jerrys deli a couple blocks down and at least get quality and good customer service for the same price.

    (1)

  • Dino C.

    Took my wife there for the first time since it's so popular. What a joke. Stupidly overpriced breakfast. Our (nowhere to be found waitress) was nice but we finally had to go to the register since we never received a bill. Cashier was a rude fat guy. Great place if you want to hear overbearing showbiz wanna be's talk so loud that you can't enjoy being charged over $30 for eggs and french toast. Stay away from the hype!!

    (1)

  • Scott F.

    One comes to a deli not because the menu is cheap. There may be no bargains, but the food is awesome and the family atmosphere makes it a clear winner! Gotta try the whitefish salad. Amazing and worth every penny!

    (5)

  • stephanie a.

    Ok, this place is a neighborhood gem. Had the same wait staff for EONS! All of them cool as hell! They all know and love my kids and are so friendly! I mean, really yummy pastrami on rye, Latke Benedict! Hello yummers! Oh and pallllllease do not bypass the home made chips. LIFE CHANGING! Go large and get half plain the half BBQ! Wash it all down with a Black and white soda! DONE!

    (4)

  • Laura R.

    Art's: where my family goes after someone dies. Sounds horrible, right? It's not. The jewish side of my family is all buried at Mt. Sinai, which is about 8 miles away from Art's. And before my family moved to the OC (and before I existed), they lived in these parts. This was the deli that my father and his father and his father went to back in the 60's. Cool, right? Art's has been around since 1957. So, fast forward to 2011, now every time we are out this way (aka when someone dies) we all go to art's afterward. And everyone reminisces and everyone always has a good time. That's 5 star worthy right there. On to the food! FREE pickles. A jewish deli staple. And some of the best i've ever had here. There's something about their semi-spicy, heavily pickled pickles that are enough to make me want to eat here in itself. Matzo Ball Soup: Hearty. One big ball as opposed to a few smaller ones. Chicken and thin noodles - jewish penicillin right here. Served with bagel chips. Corned Beef Sandwich: Didn't wow me like I wanted it to. It seemed overly dry. But my Aunt and Father rave that it's the best corned beef in California. I'm not sure if that's their nostalgia talking or if I am just not trained enough to be able to identify it. Service was freakin' awesome. It's expensive. We're talking like $11 for a half sandwich and it costs more to add fries or soup. Note that a full sandwich is only a few dollars more so you are better off sharing one. A full sandwich would feed two, no problem. Next time I'll try their pastrami. But, hopefully "next time" doesn't come too soon.

    (4)

  • El P.

    3 dollars for drip coffee?!?! 9 dollars for a sad grilled cheese and 4 oz of old (cheap) fruit salad?!?! No "works" sandwich was less than 13 bucks and there was even a triple decker for 21?!?!? The hostess was leaning against the counter bullshitting with another employee when we walked in. After looking at us then looking away we had to prompt her to earn her paycheck by asking her if we needed to seat ourselves. She then reluctantly sat us while rolling her eyes. (I know! Jobs are hard!) Also, it's very thoughtful of them to donate their sugar containers as a home for adorable little bugs - ones that I couldn't even identify.

    (1)

  • Damon M.

    My lady and I hit this place last weekend looking for love in all the wrong places. I assumed some harsh reviews and that this place couldn't be all that bad. Frankly, it wasn't bad. The service was fine. The staff helpful and the food made quickly. The portion was good, but for me the sandwich wasn't that hole in the wall, Jewish deli experience I had years earlier at Canter's over the hill. If you are hungry, they have food. If you want to indulge, go elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Isabelle B.

    The best chocolate egg cream on planet earth.

    (4)

  • Ryan C.

    Their sandwiches are ok but I love their salads. Nothing really super spacial but their menus are decent. They're in a great spot in Studio City. I'd say go and try it.

    (4)

  • Ramil M.

    a lite reuben combo, and a lite salami combo came out to $35.... something ain't right??! But how about the taste??? Screw the taste, don't think two half sandwiches should cost $35 at Studio City, Beverly hills maybe, not Studio city.

    (2)

  • Pa M.

    Tried them all, but Art's has the best, most consistent, Chicken Noodle Soup with Matzah balls out there. BF says very tender, rare roast beef sandwiches. Very excellent turkey sandwiches, and magnificent cole slaw.

    (4)

  • Alexa B.

    deli [del-ee] noun 1. a delicatessen. 2. food typically sold at a delicatessen, as cold cuts, salads, and pickles. Los Angeles, I'm afraid that while you claim to have several "traditional" delicatessens, you (how shall I say this nicely?) are completely deluded. Clearly, you don't know what a deli is. See above. Happening upon Art's while shopping in Studio City, I was initially doubtful that any deli, especially in Studio City, could live up to my highest of East Coast deli standards. Walking into this really cute little deli, a little classier than what I'm used to, I was pretty sure this would suck. Then I looked at the menu and my mouth dropped open. They know what actual deli food is called!! Reubens (the real kind, not what LA calls a reuben with corned beef (ick)), Sloppy Joes (again, the REAL kind, with russian dressing and turkey... not ground hamburger). And let me tell you, everything there tastes the way it should. It's melty, hot, greasy (but not too greasy) and 100% heart attack-inducing good. I'm in love with Art's.

    (5)

  • Fred H.

    OMG! This food is soooo good! The thing about this place, aside from having been in business since about 1957, is that they get THE BEST meats and quality of ingredients at this deli. It's not cheap, but it is so good. I have never failed to have a spectacular meal at this deli. And the family that runs it is comprised of really good people to boot. If you haven't, you must! And if you have, you already know you're going back for more!

    (5)

  • sona k.

    ew. we stopped by here because of the convenience, and gotta say. not impressed, AT ALL. I ordered the eggs benedict on potato pancakes w/lox, hubby had the traditional eggs benedict. I asked for my eggs firm, I got fried eggs. I asked for my eggs on hash browns, not potato pancakes, I got them on potato pancakes. I asked for hollandaise on the side, well...I got that. but the hollandaise was more like Velveeta texture/quality: really thick, really yellow, really heavy. gross. the food was definitely terrible, i can't understand how this place stays in business: probably because of the markup: $14 for eggs benedict? Please. do yourself a favor & dine somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Sumant V.

    Over Hyped. Nice place, too loud though. Food was average for what they charge.

    (2)

  • Paul C.

    Second only to Langers in LA. I especially like how they give you a plate of pickles....NYC style!

    (4)

  • Joan H.

    Disclaimer: I'm a huge fan and a long-time patron of Brent's Deli in Northridge so I'm pretty biased... My coworkers and I went to Art's today to kick off our 2010 deli tour. There's a lot of love for this place in Studio City, so we had to see what it's all about. Two coworkers had grilled reubens with fries, another had a patty melt, and I had the cabbage soup and sweet potato fries. Reubens: I was given a half of a half and liked it. Toasted bread, lots of sauerkraut, just the right amount of salt. Fries were nice and crunchy. Patty melt: It looked even better than the reuben and the feedback was just as good. Cabbage soup: Tomato based and very soupy and sour, which I did not enjoy. Brent's version is hearty, served in a beef stock with tender chunks of beef - a true meal in itself. Because I didn't get the meal in a bowl that I was expecting, I ordered a side of sweet potato fries (new to the menu) to fill me up. Not bad, but not amazing. Chicken soup: Delicious. Enough said. Overall, the food was good (albeit a little pricier than some other joints) and service was decent - our waitress seemed a little overwhelmed. Art's youngest daughter saved the day, though. She was on the floor, talking to customers, and ended up helping us with 2 additional orders and the check. She was tons of fun to talk to!! 1 - Brent's 2- Art's 3 - Jerry's Parking: Only a handful of spots in the back - best bet is in the front. Next up is Langer's!

    (3)

  • Noona H.

    I was looking for something like Bay cities in the valley...but got Arts. A for effort it was good

    (3)

  • P J.

    I'm a fan of old time Jewish style delis. In LA, the popular ones are Canters, Jerrys, Langers, Izzys, Nate & Als. I never knew of Art's until I passed by it a few times riding along Ventura Blvd. I saw that it had been around for over 50 years, so I thought it was another landmark restaurant to try. I ate at Art's one afternoon over a year ago. The inside looks like most other Jewish delis. It was clean and the service was decent. The negatives: The prices were rediculously high. The portion was small. The food was bland. For a place that has been around for a long time, it seemed to lack any character or charm. Nothing really stood out about this place. Maybe the people in the Valley like it, but I'll stay on the other side of the hills for a deli.

    (2)

  • Amanda A.

    Last week, I had a craving for soup; chicken noodle to be exact. My mom brought take-out to my house and what I found in the bag was shocking! A Quart-size styrofoam container of broth.--I assume it was chicken broth, but I never would have known by the flavor of it. I've had instant boullion cubes that were MUCH better than this. The "broth" comes with a container of noodles that was probably 1/4 cup--ON THE SIDE! Who serves soup with the noodles on the side? There was another 1/4cup container of cooked carrots. And that's it. No chicken in my chicken-noodle soup. It was HORRIBLE. YUK...YUK...YUK. Please do yourself a favor and stay away.

    (1)

  • Dwayne W.

    If you find pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted, cured meats then this place is for you. Quite possibly the best reuben in all of LA. Great family owned and operated joint, with just the type of service you would expect from such a place.

    (5)

  • Kevin C.

    We thoroughly enjoyed last Sunday's Sammich Crawl and this was our first stop of 5 (supposedly). On arrival folks were running late, you yelpers are so predictable, oh wait I was late too, whatever! We decided that the best way to pace our selves for the crawl to come was to eat the best or most popular things at eat place and share em family style. Roast Beef, Brisket and Pastrami where the winners and they were accompanied by lots of sides like finger food open faced with whitefish, turkey and another fish, I forget...see Arthur: yelp.com/user_details?us… you had the right idea take notes, I need you in class too ta give me this kinda encouragement! Sides included chopped liver (omg I think I threw up in my mouth), potato salad, and cole slaw. Dessert platter was just the ticket for sampling, we had lets see, bundt cake, oatmeal cookie, grapes, chocolate dripped cookie, chocolate chip cookie, and some amazing bar that was soooo amazing I forget the name but may remember by the end of this review. Daughter of Art is the new owner and she was so welcoming and really took care of our entire group. Over all experience was good with my least favorite being the LIVER and favorites being the Pastrami and Orgasm Bar(?!?!) Austin you had me at Pastrami!!!

    (4)

  • John L.

    Went to arts with the familuy. Ordered a LEO and have to say have had better. Cam pout eggs burned and onions burned, sent it back next one not that much better. Others had some sandwiches and they were ok...The service was just so so. The owners came around and were very friendly. Not sure I would go out of my way to go again.....would say Brents is a better bet and worth the drive or would pay more at overpriced Jerry's if I had to have deli.

    (2)

  • Steve W.

    You just get what you pay for!!! Lovely old dinner, with cool staff who look after you all the time. great range of food and deli. Try out the place and see

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    I wasn't feeling well and decided I wanted some Matzo Ball soup and a sandwich. I ordered the soup and a full corned beef sandwich, for delivery. It arrived 50 minutes later and wasn't even hot. The soup was extremely bland and overly salted. The sandwich was not bad, but nothing special. I know this place has been around forever and has a loyal customer base, but quality was lacking and I won't be back again. I'll keep going back to Brent's deli from now on

    (2)

  • Eman B.

    Art's Deli was my first experience with a real "Hollywood" contact since moving here from New Jersey. I was meeting the head writer of an NBC sitcom for a possible job opportunity. By the end of the meal, the food wound up being the only good thing to come out of this little engagement. As we were escorted to our table , I noticed a few actors along the way. Torsten Voges from "The Big Lebowski", David Koechner from Anchorman and Jason Alexander from "Dunston Checks In" were in the house. The decor of this eatery, inside and out is about as inviting as a flesh colored 1984 Buick Riviera, and a lot of the crowd is still driving this car. I'm a huge fan of the giant pictures of sandwiches taken in 1979 by the Rand McNally people. I swear, I've seen the exact same food pictures in my Health book when I was in 8th grade, and learning about the food pyramid. The service and the menu were OK, but I'm from the *New Jersey School of Diner Appreciation* so this place was not brilliant, so far. I ordered a cup of chicken noodle soup with their signature bagel chips, a turkey sandwich with thousand island and a side of Cole slaw and fries. The food was delicious. The food got better as my job prospects got worse. Let me wrap this review up before I'm accused of sounding like an even more bitter version of Kathy Griffin in Seinfeld *hint hint*. There's valet, desserts, occasional celebs and decent food. The decor is dull and the crowd is old and boring but not in a good way like that record party in "Ghost World." The food gets this place the 3 stars, but I wanted to give it 2 stars. For a good diner; go to Foxy's or The Toasted Bun in Glendale.

    (3)

  • Mitchell S.

    Don't worry about the 3 Star composite rating. Art's is easily 4 and damn close to 5. Let's start with the nuclear core, the veritable "essence" of Deli-ism: THE RYE BREAD. With the possible exception of Langer's (where I don't go except in broad daylight for obvious reasons), the rye bread at Art's is the total and absolute best in California. Most of the time, they bring it to the table warm from the oven. (Do they make it on premises?) I try not to go too often because, truth be told, I pig out on some gigantor sandwich with rye bread, and then I go home and ask myself why did I just have 2000 calories? Comparison to Jerry's and Solley's down the street? Do you compare the Hope Diamond to a piece of poop? So don't even talk about it. Anyway, now that I am done with my Ode to Art's Rye, let's talk about the rest of the menu. The pastrami and corned beef are a tick below Canter's, but definitely excellent. In general, the food is very good, the service is friendly, and the place is very comfortable in the grandest of Deli traditions. I would also add the place is super clean. They must shine the place up at night. Art's is a winner. If I sound passionate about a stupid Deli, it's because I am.

    (4)

  • Marty W.

    You can "yelp" any restaurant and find supporters and detractors. So I am not here to convince the naysayers that Art's is the best restaurant on the planet. But I have been dining here since 1975 and have always had a good experience. I have found Art's to be amazingly consistent and don't think I've sent anything back more than two or three times in 35+ years. Jewish delis are more expensive than sandwich shops that sell pastrami, corned beef, tongue and similar sandwiches but I think the quality and freshness here is worth the price. And you really can't compare apples with oranges (or over-stuffed sandwiches that are a bit pricey, with more traditional skimpy sandwiches at sandwich shops.) I do think you do get what you pay for. Whether you like this place better, or not as much as their main competition...Nate 'N Al's, Brents, Canters and Langers ... they are all cut from the same cloth and each has been around for years with a loyal clientele. Some deli devotees may like one restaurant more for sandwiches but prefer soups and salads elsewhere. Some may prefer one deli over another for breakfast and I do know some people who only frequent Art's for breakfast items that can be ordered any time of day along with a superb cup of coffee. I have 95% of the time found the servers to be on their game but occasionally I too have experienced a lapse in service. But I can say this happens at most restaurants if you frequent them regularly. Overall though, they have a very professional staff. And I like the fact that during the day, one or more of the owners are always on premises. If you have a complaint, they will always listen. Art's is to a local sandwich shop as an upscale Italian restaurant is to Olive Garden, or an upscale Chinese restaurant is to Panda Express or The Counter/Mo's/Hamburger Hamlet is to McDonalds. You get what you pay for. And at Art's, it's 80% food and 20% ambiance but I have always felt it is a nice place to have a relaxing meal with friends, family or maybe do a two hour business meeting without feeling rushed. If you just want a fast and inexpensive sandwich " to go" maybe you would best be served by Subway or Quiznos.

    (5)

  • mark h.

    Art's is a good deli. It's not the best deli in LA but it's pretty good. Not the best pastrami or corned beef but acceptable. Nice people and they try to satisfy. I'm from NY and know my delis. I've read the other reviews here and they're pretty accurate so I'll keep this brief. If you're in the hood and want a deli...go! It's better than Jerry's which is also in the hood.

    (3)

  • Allen C.

    Someone else has got to try their Monte Cristo sandwich. It's like heaven if heaven were a greaseball of heart clogging goodness, which it very well may be. And I do love their breakfast foods as well. Corned beef hash, pancake sandwich, omelettes--the works. Do not attempt this place if you are an avid dieter. However, I have to deduct 1 star because of the ridiculous pricing. There are a number of places in Studio City where you can get similar food, but for much cheaper. I mean, in Yelp talk, this place is in the $$ range, meaning I don't think there is anything, except maybe their little desserts, that is under $11. I just think $14+ for corned beef hash and eggs is slightly pricey for what it is. I would make it at home if I could find that delicious grease and/or lard they use to cook. I say, definitely try the place, but for breakfast foods, stick with Vivian's Millenium Cafe (see my first Yelp review ever).

    (3)

  • Maral A.

    Okay, so all i had was some french fries and coffee. And that was fine, but what's up with the nasty photos on the walls, of icky looking sammiches? Maybe they're tasty, but they look awful. Completely unappetizing and all-in-all YUCK. seriously, I lost my appetite. Oh, oh... and every last picture looks like the next! Did I mention... YUCK!! 'Art, please take down the pixs so I can eat. Thank you!'

    (4)

  • Allan H.

    Still on the search for the Perfect Patty Melt, I decided to give Art's a try last Saturday afternoon. While I have had many mediocre [and a couple of great ] Ruebens and some OK breakfast dishes, I had never thought to try the Patty Melt. So, since I wasn't starved, I thought I should give it a whirl. First ding - I should have been clued in by the choice of Turkey or Beef Patty. If you want a Turkey Patty Melt, you obviously don't really get the purpose of this sandwich. Hello, there needs to be grease to coagulate with the cheese and grilled onions. Turkey doesn't have the right kinda of drippy beet fat. Second ding - Patty Melts should not have Cheddar. While this is the way it is listed on the menu, my waitress was kind enough to sub [or replace, not sure] the cheese with good old fashioned American Cheese Product. So, the beef was a bit skimpy but, since they got the concept of Medium Rare perfect, I was not too upset. The doneness of the patty, the gooeyness of the chesse and the, surprisingly fresh, tasty, grilled onions, was a super combination - all by itself. The bread was waaaayyy too thin and not toasted enough which resulted in a messy sandwich. I ended up finishing the second half with a fork - such a buzz kill. Our waitress was really nice and must have brought me a forest full of napkins and at least 5 Diet Cokes. Food 3 Decor 1 Service 5 Other 1 get thicker bread

    (3)

  • Andrew S.

    I have been coming to Art's for years (thus the 2 stars instead of one). Not an outstanding deli but always thought probably best in the area and definitely better than Jerry's. Well, last time I was there, the owner's daughter came by to say hello which she does from time to time (to all customers) - a nice touch. But for some reason, when she saw I had a full order of Chinese chicken salad, she told me in a very condescending tone, that I should read the new menu of half-orders since it was "right in front of you!". Hmmmmm. So at first I chuckled but after she walked away I started to get really upset - why did she out of nowhere reprimand me for not reading her new menu? And why not just casually mention it? Dunno but very weird. Anyway, a few minutes went by and I had lost my apetite just stewing about it. So I walked over and told her I didn't think that was very nice and she had no right scolding the customers. She apologized but it seemed perfunctory. I suggested the least she could do was to comp my bill. She scowled and said "c'mon!" and marched up to the register. She did comp my bill but was so angry about it, it was clear she wasn't taking responsibility for her behavior. Since then I've been back just once but whatever I'd liked about Art's was gone. If this is the way Art's treats their longtime customers I think there is something very wrong with this picture!

    (2)

  • Carolyn S.

    My agent loves this deli. He should be their agent! Finally, I checked it out. Yum!!!!! The selection is terrific (uhhhh, does that give me away as a shiksa?) The menu goes on for page after page after delightful page. I was hoping to detest Art's....just to be contrary but hey, what is....is! This is one delightful place. p.s. Check out the tasty sandwiches...giant, bursting with goodies...yeah!!!!

    (4)

  • Debbie C.

    Worst sandwich ever. I got a half salami sandwich, which was apparently the wrong thing to order. All it contained was three inches of meat. $12, the whole sandwich would have been over $20! $20 for a nasty as hell sandwich?? I think not! My boyfriend had the hot fudge sundae which was ok. Maybe they have other stuff that is good, but this was so bad that I'd never venture to go there again. I'll stick with the awesome Jewish Deli in my home town (Saul's in Berkeley) if I want some actual good food. Service was average, and definitely didn't make up for the awful sandwich. I should have gone to the CPK across the street and paid less and been happy with the food. Oh and it was a ghost town on a Saturday night; there were more staff (sitting around doing nothing) than customers. Nuff said.

    (1)

  • Aram K.

    Good food, decent service, but a bit pricey.

    (3)

  • Pam D.

    Sad experience with Art's Deli. Had friends in town and they wanted Deli. They ordered it as they were treating us all. Matzo Ball soup was the main idea, along with standard sandwiches from a deli. All was fine, not great, some better, but acceptable food, so giving it a couple of stars. None of us had ever ordered to go from Art's before. But when putting the soup together, no matzo balls. They give you separately, chicken stock, noodles, carrots to mix in together. Hey where are the matzo balls? So they, quite embarrassed and confused, call Art's. " You have to order matzo balls in the quantity you want if you want them for the soup." How would anyone know that? It was not mentioned at all when ordering, matzo ball soup. Can we come by and have a bowl for the inconvenience? " You can come by and pay for some anytime." We thought they had paid for matzo ball soup, but apparently not. It was a run around with no customer service or even we are sorry. Mostly we were distressed by the lack of service when a problem arose. We can understand that you would have a policy that you order matzo balls by the piece, accordingly. But why make the customer guess? Worse still, make the customer feel bad about not knowing this or ever being told? Arts was a favorite way back when. But after this last experience, it's off the list for good.

    (2)

  • Vince D.

    I know Art's has been around awhile, but to me it lacks personality. The food is just pleasant, the service is just pleasant, the overall experience is just pleasant. I prefer to go to Jerry's, which is open much later, has a much larger menu, is much seedier, and much more fun.

    (3)

  • Above Average J.

    Great food and friendly staff. I love that it is FAMILY-OWNED and not owned by a large corp. Owners seem to be there all the time and are quite attentive. The way more business should be run. Sure, the prices are higher than going to Subway for a sandwich, but all good real delis are expensive. The sandwiches are huge, so split one or take half home for a second meal. I love knowing I can always get a fix of matzo ball soup or chopped liver.

    (5)

  • Bruce K.

    As a deli Art's is merely okay. Nice servers. Decent but expensive breakfast. But I can't eat the pastrami or the corned beef and that's sort of a deal breaker in a deli, no? I have enjoyed their tri-salad - a scoop of good egg salad and two scoops of good turkey salad, but I just don't like their meat and I really don't like their chicken soup - even Jerry's beats Art's these days.

    (2)

  • Hao L.

    Eh, just ok. Over priced for what you get. Chili was STUPID good, however. BLT and club sandwiches both come with TONS of bacon. Soups were pretty decent. Probably would not come back,

    (3)

  • G M.

    First time patron. Walked in the door before noon. Immediately greeted and seated. Noted that the place was spotless, clean. Ordered a half- sandwich, pastrami with chopped liver on rye. It came with a side of potato salad and a pickle. The pastrami was thinly sliced. Mustard was provided on the side. Glad I went with the half order because the chopped liver was great and gave the sandwich some heft. The rye bread was excellent, soft with a crispy crust. The waiters were friendly and checked on me, regularly. A great experience from start to finish.

    (4)

  • Pavel M.

    Best deli in town! It's price but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Ted J.

    Had the beef brisket sandwich on rye. It was the best i have ever had!!!!! The service was fantastic!!!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    The best thing here is the Italian cold cut sub sandwich. I'm sure i am the only one who has ever ordered that at a Jewish deli so the fact that it's the best item on the menu (I tried the other stuff) is my secret. Haha!

    (4)

  • James T.

    I always try to make it by here when I'm down in LA working. The sandwichs are huge and you can get heartburn by just looking at the photos on the wall. I usually groove on the fish and chips for some reason, but I remember having the pastrami pancake about 20 years ago and it was fab! Although not as "famous" as the other big deli in LA, it's still a great example of life in the valley.

    (4)

  • jaker s.

    After many years, sadly, I have to say this place just isn't what it used to be, when Art himself ran the place. I have been a customer for easily 20 years. But each time I go back, it's a little bit worse. the other day was probably my last time. I got a simple pastrami. It was a weird pink, boiled looking meat. It had a slimy texture. It had no 'meat-like' texture at all. On top of that, it was incredibly fatty! Not a good kind of fatty, just slimy and gross with huge hunks of white fat. And on top of that, it was just crazily expensive--frankly, this place has always been overpriced, but the food used to be Ultimate. I knew the place was going downhill, but this pastrami was so lousy i didn't even finish it. You can tell, there's no passion for food anymore. It was sort of a culmination of a slow-decline at this once best of the best places in LA. I hope when the son or daughter reads this, they will wake up and try to care more. Or sell the place to someone who loves food again. Sorry guys!

    (2)

  • Tom T.

    This is not really an overall review of Art's, but more of a head-to-head comparison of 3 different chicken noodle soups: Arts, Sollys, and Nate and Al's. My wife and I love Art's "I want it all" chicken noodle soup. Last week, she wasn't feeling too well, but Art's was closed, so I went to Sollys. Then, this week, I got called to Jury Duty at the Beverly Hills Courthouse, so I picked up some Nate and Al's CNS. Random notes: Only Art's has the "all-in-one" as an easy offering - including matzo ball, kreplach, barley-ish rice, etc. It is our favorite. Solly's (owned by Jerry's Deli, I think) has the largest chunks of chicken, which is nice, but it's too salty - also, you have to ask that they add rice. Maybe it's all the chicken, but I think it's the most expensive (in terms of bang for the buck) Nate and Als - the taste of the broth is great - better than Sollys, but what the heck? no actual chicken?!?! also, no carrots... just broth with whatever you ask them to put in it (in my case, matzo, noodles, and rice). They were chintzy on the noodles/rice IMO, Art's wins. Nate and Als is cool is you only want broth. Solly's is good if everything else is closed (or if you want a generous amount of chicken and are willing to pay for it)

    (4)

  • Lowell H.

    Best deli in L.A. Still not as good as the Carnegie Deli in New York, but 3000 miles closer. Good place to see celebreties.

    (5)

  • Rick C.

    The late, great Mitch Hedberg used to tell a joke about delis and how they always put too much meat in their sandwiches. Mitch: "Hi, I'd like the turkey sandwich." deli: "Anything else?" Mitch: "Yeah. A loaf of bread and some other people." I'll often order the turkey sandwich here and even with two-thirds of the meat removed, it's still packed with turkey. It's crazy. Anyway, we come here often for family events, most often for my wife's grandfather's birthday or Father's Day. It's always a good time. I dig their cole slaw quite a bit, more vinegary than creamy. I've never had the roast beef dip but the grandparents always order it. The sandwich artwork is always entertaining. Giant photographs of deli sandwiches lord over you like some high court. You almost feel like you're eating their kids and they're all just up there, judging you. Just face away from them and laugh quietly to yourself as they watch your shoulders shake.

    (4)

  • Ariel P.

    been here ever since i was like 5 years old for the traditional Jewish family breakfast get togethers and been back a few times with small groups or friends. the food is OK. I'm not a big matzo fan and i hate pastrami and roast beef which is like their claim to fame so maybe I'm just in the best place ever eating the wrong things. BUT what i can tell you is their bagel with lox is good- salty but good i love getting pickles with everything =] they serve breakfast all day [ if my memory serves me correctly ] Arts daughter is ALWAYS around yucking it up their sandys are like a mile high and they are RIDICULOUSLY over priced its in studio city right on Ventura blvd so good luck with parking- just find a small street to go down and save yourself the headache that is Ventura. they do have an actual deli attached to the Restaurant though that has really fresh and delish meats so i def. would recommend coming in to pick some up and maybe making a picnic or taking it home to enjoy =]

    (2)

  • Stephy S.

    Two words, two lovely lovely words.... Pastrami Sammich. *swoon*

    (5)

  • Melinda G.

    I just wasn't impressed. A couple of people recommended this place for breakfast and celebrity sightings. I could've had a better breakfast for a third of the cost at my hotel. The omelet was small,the home fries were like scrambled mash potatoes and there were no celebrities. No George Clooney ! Just other tourists! Disappointing.

    (2)

  • Vivian W.

    My brush with greatness: I saw actor Ed Asner chomping on a pastrami sandwich there. Located on Ventura Blvd., you can count on prices slightly higher than usual. I ordered a chicken soup and shared a pastrami sandwich with my boyfriend the last time I was there. The chicken soup was phenomenal; lots of chicken and oodles of noodles. It came is a rather big bowl. The pastrami sandwich was delicious. The meat was very tender and the rye bread was very pungent with flavor. The sandwich was big enough to be shared between two rather hungry beings.

    (4)

  • Allen M.

    Been here a couple times, and their food is pretty darned good. My wife likes the pastrami sandwich's and I think I had a ham and cheese. This is a great place to see celeb's. The last time I was there, Michael Chiklis was there with his daughter.

    (4)

  • David M.

    C'mon! What's better than Art's? At least in LA. The pastrami may be a bit better at Langer's, the soup better at Brent's, but for total immersion in Deliwood, Art's rules. Great deli case, classic Deli servers, ceiling fans and funky wood panelled booth dividers make this place the real deal. The cole slaw is the closest to the stuff in NYC.

    (5)

  • Kate L.

    New York City, fashion mecca and land of the Bubby. As long as my memories go back, I have had this very hazy picture of eating corned beef, and not just any corned beef. . .corned beef from the deli promised land, nay the deli center of the universe, the Carnegie Deli. Where the words "extra lean, half sour, and Russian dressing" float through the air on smooth currents of "chopped liver". Every grey haired man here was a potential grandpa or perhaps a not so distant relative of your great uncle's cousin, Sheila. So you sit there, and as you wait you feast on pickled tomatoes and other briny delectables from the pickle spectrum. And then, sheer glee, my five year old life was complete! In front of me appeared, as if by magic, the most luscious ruby layers of warm corned beef stacked mountainously high between two rye encrusted cushions.Oh yes, Bubby's favorite color just might have been black, and she also may have slept in curlers, and she may not have let me play with the little glass boxes on her side table in her living room, but the food in Bubby's city really had some panache! Now, after reading that I bet you can understand why it has been pretty difficult for me these past 20 some odd years to find a deli that lives up to my pedestaled Carnegie Deli memory. I even had a short glimmer of hope in the late eighties and early nineties when the Carnegie Deli opened a satellite location in Tyson's Corner, VA- Only a mere stone's throw away from my childhood home. I'm not exactly sure when it closed but the last record of the restaurant being open that I was able to track down was an article written on November 16, 1994. It must have been around this time when the corned beef deprivation set in, as I can't honestly remember having anything halfway decent until we moved out to Studio City in 2008!!!! I somehow managed to move into a city that is only approximately seven square miles and it has not one but two quite delicious delis for my dining pleasure. The corned beef gods were truly smiling down on me. It must have been a reward for living without the sumptuous meaty goodness for so many years! Of these two delis, (Jerry's Famous Deli and Art's Deli) I am, without a doubt, a devoted fan of Art's for more than a few reasons. . . 1) Art's is not a chain, it is a one of a kind old timey sort of place, while Jerry's is a chain that has roughly 9 locations. 2)The prices are comparable between the two delis. However, I would like to remind you that eating at a deli is also about the quality of service. Art's has Jerry's beat on this aspect, no question! 3) History, History, History!!! Art's has been around since 1957 and that blows the 1978, opening of Jerry's in Studio City, CA completely out of the water. 4) When you eat at Art's you're likely to see Art Ginsburg, the original owner busily fluttering around the restaurant kibitizing with the regulars. So now let's talk about my personal experiences at Art's. 9 times out of 10 if you ask me if I want Art's, my answer will be "yes". The tenth time, I'll likely be craving Chinese food. I now have lost track of how many times I have actually been there, but I can tell you that colleagues A through C, the Fiance, the Darling Friend, and even my Dear Ol' Dad have all been thoroughly satisfied. Here, like all the best delis, the corned beef is slow-cooked in-house, the shaved turkey breast is unprocessed and perfectly moist, and the rye bread, well it just makes you incandescently happy. You slather on a little Russian dressing or, depending on your preference, yellow mustard (Colleague C discovered her new sunshine yellow love on her inaugural visit to Art's) , and you are good to go. Recently, due to the changing economy, the changing restaurant scene, and the changing tastes of diners, Art's has started making some changes for the better! Colleague B remarked that, to the best of her knowledge, it was only a year ago that she got one measly pickle spear and a shot glass amount of a side. This is not the case any longer, friends! Today the side portions have increased and the pickle spears are so plentiful that they rain down from the ceiling in a deluge. Colleague A did prefer the Jerry's rendition of the Turkey Salad Sandwich to the one at Art's, but on the whole everyone seemed quite delighted with their lunch (especially the amazing quality of service and attention payed to each customer). A new item that is featured on the menu is the homemade potato chips. When you dine here, these are a not to be missed menu item. Skip the sweet potato fries, skip the onion rings, heck, even skip the regular fries, and get yourself an order of these perfectly cooked golden brown crispies. For service I give Art's 10 out of 10 possible points, for food I give it 8 out of 10 possible points, and if there were a Bubby scale it would also get 10 out of 10 possible nostalgia points! thecupboardmouse.com

    (4)

  • Christopher H.

    Blintzes are delicious and Art's has them.

    (4)

  • Jessica S.

    For a traditional Jewish deli it is one of the best in LA. It has to loose a star though for how over-priced it is. For half (which for a normal person is plenty because they put SO MUCH meat on it, to the point that you can barely take a bite) a pastrami sandwich, one of the best items on the menu, it's about $9.50, $11.50 for a full...all sandwiches come with a small side of potato salad or coleslaw. For a sick day or a rainy day it is definitely worth springing for the matzo ball soup. So perfect and will definitely brighten your day!

    (4)

  • Robin H.

    ok. I reeallly wanted to like this place. I have an affinity for Jewish deli food but man what a disappointment. my bf and i visited one afternoon for lunch. he ordered tuna melt ..pretty standard issue and overpriced. i ordered the vegetarian reuben .. and felt very ripped off. I am constantly on a mission to try every/any veggie reuben sandwich i can find. this one had nothing in it.. skimpy on the cheese, avocados, tomatoes.. well.. everything and for $15.95, yikes (actually it would been a good idea to include some kind of tofu or faux meat and the price would've been a little more justifiable). the "service" was unfriendly no one refiled our waters or even walked by our table. my bf ordered a soda which was never brought to us. we had to flag someone down to get the check.. not an easy task.. the person ringing us up found every excuse to not acknowledge us and acted like it was a favor to even be ringing us up. I feel bad it wasn't a good experience because like i said i reeally wanted to like this place.. probably won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Darren F.

    i just wish it was a lot closer to Orange County...might be a good thing though...i would need a constant Lipitor drip.

    (4)

  • Tim T.

    If you haven't been to Art's, you haven't had a mile high sandwich! A family owned establishment, If your fortunate enough to meet them, they are extremely friendly people. Art's special is one of my favorites, a Pastrami and Roast Beef sanwich that could feed 3-4 people. The pickles are fresh and taste home made. The Matza balls are humongous along with their portions. Don't be surprised if you spot a star or two.

    (3)

  • NANCY S.

    The Art's Deli of the 70s & 80s is long gone. Went there on Thursday. Ordered hot turkey sandwich. It was tasteless. The turkey was boiled, not roasted. The gravy looked like flower gravy but not the good kind. The lemon bar crumb was horrible. The only good thing was my friends bowl of chicken soup with veggies and the coffee. What a shame! This used to be one of the best eateries on the boulevard. Still full of entertainment biz folks. The conversations were lively. My advice - just go for coffee.

    (1)

  • Mike J.

    I took a friend here because i heard it was great. It was, it was very delicious, however.....THE PRICE!!!!!!! Oh, and the parking. I went on a sunday morning.

    (3)

  • Laura E.

    I was surprised to read some of the less-than-positive reviews for Art's! I think Art's is absolutely one of the best Jewish deli's in the city, but then again, I get the exact same meal every time... Their sweet and sour cabbage soup tastes just like my mom's (so yeah, I grew up on it), and their egg salad sandwiches on fresh, squishy rye bread are to die for! Unlike other reviewers, we had great service, and we were happily surprised to see their selection of signature cocktails (granted, we were a bit surprised as well)! This half-Jew will most definitely be coming back for more!

    (4)

  • August A.

    Easily the best Reuben sandwhich in the area. I had been on a kick and ate Reudens like every other day for a couple of weeks from like 6 different places within 10 miles of here. Only problem is the $20 price tag which is pretty spendy for a sandwhich. Wife and I ate dinner there and the bill was over $80 and that's only one beer people, definitely too expensive for a Deli/Diner

    (3)

  • Chandler P.

    Outstanding service! I was treated like a prince and the food was delicious. Despite the high prices, I'd say if I was ever craving a delicious enormous sandwich, I know where to go! Make sure to try the chocolate cake.

    (4)

  • Jane K.

    Cant say this place is anything more than an average delicatessen. Ive been to so many delis that are better than Art's, that it seemed very average to me. The chicken noodle soup is really good and has lots of chicken in it, but the prices are a little much for a sandwich, and im not a cheapo, but it seemed a little off. Plus, if a deli cant have me eating the cole slaw, we have a problem, trust me, I know good cole slaw when I have it.

    (3)

  • Jon W.

    You get mediocre food at inflated prices with service that's just one notch above indifferent. Even though it closes too early, I'll stop in because it's a good place to meet up with a friend I know in the area (although he vowed to quit going there years ago because he got angry at their delivery service). I'm giving it an extra star because I have a crush on a brunette there that works behind the register.

    (3)

  • Ethan M.

    The reason why I give this place 4 and not 5 stars is because over the years the consistency of the food has gone down a bit as the prices have increased a LOT. Still, this is my favorite deli in LA (yes, above Canter's, Langer's and Nate and Al's). Maybe other's pastrami is better - but Art's gets the upper hand because of their potato salad (which when good, is the best I've ever head) and their bread. I recommend: Pastrami with a slice of swiss Turkey BLT (my favorite, at a whopping $19) Monte Cristo Reuben The rye bread is excellent, and their Kaiser rolls are the best. If you are having a lot of people over, its a great idea to just get a loaf of their rye, a couple rolls, some potato salad, pickles, and meat/cheeses and viola - a fine meal (and a bit cheaper). Star sightings if you're into that. Ask for Tony as your waiter.

    (4)

  • Lola P.

    Wanna know what's worse than the ridiculously overpriced, average deli food that is served up at Art's? It's the presence of Art's daughter who insists on hovering over your table, forcing you to listen to her while your waitress is rolling her eyes behind her back, wishing, like you, that this woman would go away and let you enjoy your meal. Of course they know that she's going to ruin your dining experience and possibly hurt their tip amount. So while we're trying to get our little boy to eat his $9.00 pb&j (btw, the children's menu is just as expensive as the regular menu, you just get less food), Art's daughter moves on to the next table and her voice resonates across the booths. I turn around to see these poor patrons trying to give her cues (no eye contact, fake polite laughs, trying to carry on with their conversation despite her leaning up against the table, still talking). We think we're in the clear, and then....SHE'S BACK! We hurry through the rest of our meal, pay a $60 bill for two sandwiches, one kid's meal, and iced teas, and leave annoyed. Two words, people: BRENT'S DELI.

    (2)

  • leah m.

    Art's should be ashamed of itself!! As a long time customer AND retail neighbor I find my self begrudgingly eating at Art's deli at least once or twice a week (mostly out of convenience). They are the only family owned business on the block who does not offer any kind of neighborhood discount and they also happen to be TERRIBLY overpriced. They were, however my savior during my first trimester of pregnancy when getting anything down with flavor was lets just say...not happening. Well now fast forward to 7 1/2 months pregnant I walked in to get a black and white cookie and asked for a cup of iced water to go with it. As the young gentleman was ringing me up for my $3 cookie, he informed me that they couldn't give me the glass of water. What?!? I can't have a glass of water to go? The owner happened to be standing there and tells me "I pay 25c for each of those cups and I can't give one to everyone that buys a cookie." I angrily let him know that I would be happy to pay the 25c. He stomps off to get my water leaving me still confused. It's a hot day, I just bought something from you and I am 71/2 months pregnant!!!!!! I will NOT be going back anytime soon!

    (1)

  • Megan D.

    Recently ate at Art's and ended up with violent food poisoning for 2 days. When we called to notify, not complain, but notify the establishment that they may want to look into it, the manager immediately became defensive, told me this was impossible and raised his voice at me. The food may be good, but was definitely NOT worth the 2 days spent with a violent illness and the time it took to recover. Would NEVER risk eating there again!

    (1)

  • Melissa A.

    We've lived in the Valley for about four years now and I want to like Art's. The food is average and I've determined the only people who get good service there are regulars. The people who like it tend to be either regulars or people who grew up on it. Unfortunely, there aren't many better choices for deli in the immediate area. The trip to Brents is well worth it IMO.

    (3)

  • Donna M.

    I had a craving for lox and bagels, but after realizing that would cost me almost $20 at Art's, I ordered the Lox Benedict instead (a mere $13). The plate arrived and I stared down at a sea of yellow goop. Nothing else in sight and nowhere to even scrape it off to. After five bites I left wanting to throw up. Don't think I've paid for food that bad in my whole life. How does a restaurant in 2010 not catch a single clue about modern dining? I suppose it's because some people out there are nostalgic for the time when processed food was exciting and new, the era before anyone cared about their health. I think I got the Zombie waitress mentioned in another post. She had to come over three separate times to ask me which side I wanted, and when the fruit cup arrived, it looked and tasted like it was straight from my High School Cafeteria. Seriously, who pays these prices for food this extraordinarily bad and bad for you? Go to Denny's. I'm sure the menu is much fresher there.

    (1)

  • Danielle G.

    Got the bug? Feeling Icky? Well fret no more! If you can manage to get yourself (or a very caring buddy) to pick up a large container of their homemade Matzo Ball soup, you'll be on your way to recovering in no time! It's got all the wholesome goodness of Grandma's Chicken soup with the salty yumminess of the Miracle Matzo ball! You can get it with the sphere floating in broth with the chicken, veggies and noodles on the side so that whoever is partaking in the soupfest can make it just as they like it! And they even throw in these crispy rye bagel chips;) Get Well Soon! And hell, Art's is rumored to be the BEST DELI in LA! Give it a shot:)

    (4)

  • James B.

    The food is good and the service is nice but the prices knock this from a score of 3.5/4.0 down to a 2.0. It's just not worth it unless you're desperate for deli food and can't make it over the hill to someplace better (or over to Brent's, which is far superior). I feel a bit sorry for Art's because its an institution. If real estate values go up again I'd bet they'll pack it in and sell the property because they're just going to lose customers over time and it won't be easy to attract new ones in the entertainment industry until we all get our expense accounts back.

    (2)

  • Michael L.

    Art's Art's Art's. OK, I was doing a job in the city (New York City, is there any other?) so I decided to do an experiment. I had a corned beef on rye at Art's for lunch. Flew to New York the next day and went directly from Kennedy to the Carnegie Deli. Had a corned beef on rye there. Art's was better. It was a defining moment for me. I'm from New York and at that moment I had to discard all of my mythology about deli in New York. I dine at Art's a few times a month and always love it. Been leaning more towards their delicious pastrami...not too fatty, not too lean. Also, if you like chopped herring, it's the best ever. Better than my grandma's. And they also have fantastic kasha knishes. Can't go wrong. I noticed alot of reviewers complain about the prices. How much should a half pound of corned beef cost? And, better question, if you're going to eat a half pound of corned beef, don't you want it to be the best damned corned beef? Personally, I think it's worth every penny. By the way, check out the other delis in the area (I'm being generous calling them delis) The prices are basically the same. Art's........love it.

    (5)

  • lee w.

    Back in the day (70's-80's), Art's was a good/very good east-coast style Deli with reliable and consistent food...but no where near as good as Canters or Brent's. Starting in the '90's until the present...look out! Highly mediocre and non-memorable at best!

    (2)

  • Belle L.

    I went to Arts recently with relatives that were visiting LA was was so disappointed. The food was disgusting, stale and very expensive. The coffee was totally gross and the waitress had to switch our coffee cups a few times to find us a clean one that didnt have lipstick on the brim. She even brought the entire tray of coffee cups for us to choose the cleanest. It reminded me of a geriatric ward that serves hospital food. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. My relatives spent the rest of the day talking about how terrible the restaurant was.

    (1)

  • ben c.

    It's pretty decent. Its more expensive than other delis.

    (3)

  • KL C.

    I frist ate at Art's in 1955 or 1956 as a teenager. (Yeah, I'm old but my tastebuds are not) and it was heaven. Art was young and enthusiastic and fussy about is product and so was I. The meats fresh tender and were exactly as advertised, soup great and bread fresh and soft the crusts crunchy. Art's gone but I'm still fussy. The interior is the same but the food is so mediocre I haven't gone back in 5 years. Parking is pure hell. (valet parking for a deli sandwich? I think not!) Jerry's a few blocks west is a better choice for your money. And Langer's, although 15 miles south as the crow flies in the Westlake district is #1 for me and has been since the 1950's as well. Their meat superior. That's all, folks!

    (1)

  • Pete C.

    The Ruben pastrami was pretty good.

    (4)

  • Sean M.

    I've eaten here probably forty or fifty times since '05. Every single time has been great. Great service, food, price - you name it this place is awesome. I'll add one anecdote to show you how great the service is. I once ordered the shrimp platter, and all they had was tartar sauce and malt vinegar. I asked for cocktail sauce and the waiter said they didn't have any, but that he'd MAKE SOME. Embarrassed, I told him that wasn't necessary. With my shrimp plate came ... delicious homemade cocktail sauce!!! This is the kind of service that's indicative of this place on a daily basis. The waiter was completely gracious and acted like it was no big deal at all.

    (5)

  • William P.

    Though I ate here yesterday, I have a much longer history with this restaurant, and it's hard not to have my memories colored by the past. Yesterday's meal, pre-Yom Kippur stocking my stomach for the impending fast, was flavorful, and served quickly. We were at the restaurant by about two in the afternoon, and so we missed the lunch rush, which in memory is pretty busy. I had pastrami and chopped liver on toasted rye. Wonderful. My wife saw a celebrity while we were there; I had my back to him, so I can't say that I saw him. You'll just have to ask her...

    (4)

  • Howard G.

    Ate here for the first time yesterday. Great experience, Great food. Have to be honest , we have always gone to Canters as it is a great place for food & people watching. Although the parking isn't as easy as I would like Art's has earned our business as well. Art's does offer Valet parking which I definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Jen L.

    I don't do well with large portions and can't eat a whole lot at one time, but I literally cleared my entire plate and then some at Art's. DELICIOUS diner food. Occasional celeb watching doesn't hurt either. :)

    (4)

  • Nancy P.

    I should have known the moment I stepped into this ancient looking diner with ancient looking people that it wasn't going to fulfill any expectations. Usually retro places gather a pretty good crowd of young hipsters, but not this place... You know when the waitress walks by and ask, "How is everything?" and you nod and mumble, "Good," but instead you want to blurt out, "Why the hell is this subpar meal so expensive?!" throw your fork down, and stomp out of the restaurant? That's how I felt. I ordered a $10 BLT with a side of country potatoes and my friend ordered a $15 tri tip sandwich with fries. My BLT had a lot of bacon, which you would assume to be like heart attack heaven, but it was no heaven. It was just there. My friend's Tri tip wasn't really tri tip at all. It was just some dry beef in bread. Wow! TOTALLY BLEW MY MIND... NOOOTTTT. The best part was leaving and getting a blue sucker. It was a pretty good sucker, thus, 1 star.

    (1)

  • Justin R.

    Our server showed up right away for our drink orders, promptly brought them, and then vanished for a good 10 minutes. I ordered the "turkey pastrami," which should just be called "deli turkey," cause there was nothing "pastrami" about it. And $13 for basically bread and 18 slices of turkey isn't that grand. Then my buddy let me have half of his regular pastrami, and I was delighted. But, also very dry. What's with not putting Thousand Island or any other dressing on these sandwiches? Is this how old people like their sandwiches? I'm going to go back in like 35 years and see if I enjoy myself more. I can't wait to have that $23 dry sandwich then. I may have to add a star because Raven was there, which was so Raven. Nope, not worth it. Liked her more on The Cosby Show anyways.

    (2)

  • Joe R.

    I still qualify as a recent SF to LA transplant and am getting a feel for Studio City. I noticed Art's on my way to work. I finally made it in today. I was happy to find a BBQ beef sandwich on the menu. They're getting hard to find. Theirs was good, as were the fries. Their place is clean and the staff was very nice. I liked that the servers looked out for each other's tables.. Teamwork...it's a good thing.

    (4)

  • Harry M.

    Went on a sat night. I ordered large beef tongue sandwich. It wasnt what i consider large. My friend ordered half a turkey sandwich. Good turkey. I had a small cup of chicken soup. Ordered two sodas in bottles. Everything tasted good. The bill was about $40. Seems high to me (even for Los Angeles) They offer lots of different soups. All homemade. I will go back.

    (3)

  • Meg S.

    THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. My boyfriend and I stopped into Art's for the first time last weekend and both ordered a sandwich. He took one bite into his and said he did not like how it tasted. Thinking it would help, he asked the waitress to have the type of bread switched, which she did. When she brought it back he took one more bite and still did not like it and commented that there was a huge glob of mayo on it. 10-15min went by before the waitress returned (by now I was done eating), and my boyfriend began to feel slightly sick. We explained that he just really did not like the sandwich and now that his stomach was upset he did not want to try anything else. She apologized and cleared the table, and brought the check. When we went to the front to pay, we realized the sandwich we did not eat was still on the bill. We brought this to the cashiers attention and she had to consulte her coworkers who were near by. They all reacted as if it was an odd request to have it taken off the bill. One of them event stepped away to call a manager! We waited around for a good 5 min before one of them returned and told us since nothing was "actually wrong" with the food that we would have to pay. I said that was ridiculous, I was not going to pay for something we did not eat (I would pay for eveything else),that we did not enjoy, and that made my boyfriend nauseous. She said her hands were tied and that we had to pay. My boyfriend handed over the money just so we could leave, but I left my number and was told a manager would be contacting me asap. I still hadnt heard from the manager half way through the next day so I called. I spoke to the owner who was the WORST of the bunch. He cut me off while I was trying to explain the situation, and kept asking me to prove why my boyfriend didnt like the food. (Its called a preference!!) He also kept trying to twist my words and said that I was making threatening claims that his food makes people ill, which was not my purpose for complaining at all. Simply that it was horrible customer service!! He offered me a $10 store credit (the meal we didnt eat came to $16.50). I told him I wanted a refund since I will never be returning to his restaurant so a store credit does me no good. He wouldnt budge and continued to twist my words and question my complaint until I had to hang up the phone. It was the most frustrating, horrible restaurant experience I have ever had.

    (1)

  • Matthew C.

    Meh. That's the best word I can use to describe this place. Not bad by any means, but definitely not the best deli I have ever been to. I was a little surprised when I saw the prices - more than I expected for a turkey sandwich - but I had to give it a try because I am a sucker for a Jewish Deli. The food was fine quality, tasted okay, and the place has that dirty deli feel (where the menus have 20 years of hand oils and spilled food on them) but in L.A. the Jewish Delis need to bring their "A" game because there are to many to choose from. I had the patty melt (I settled after searching for a turkey melt and not finding it) and it was decent. The fries were cooked well and the drinks were always full. The staff was not particularly friendly - always a turn off - but I'm use to that by this point. Show me a Jewish Deli with friendly staff and I'll show you a fraud. Anyway, you're better off going to Jerry's (or one of the other 100 deli's in Los Angeles) - just as expensive but better food. Sorry, Art.

    (2)

  • Neil K.

    OK, I am a fan of Art's, have been for years. Art's Deli in Studio City is a 1 hour drive for my friends and I. It is well worth it. We come from different parts of So Cal ... the OC, South LA, Inland Empire, and High Desert to meet at Art's for lunch. We come to enjoy the great food, the family atmosphere, and each others company. Family atmosphere because we are treated like family by Art's family ... and the servers. As for the food, I invariably get pastrami on rye, though friends try other items. Being an ex-NY'er, I feel qualified to say that Art's pastrami on rye is the best this side of the Hudson. I don't understand others' complaints that it is a basic sandwich, just meat and bread? That IS what is served in NY deli's, no garnishings taking away from the taste of the meat and bread and deli mustard. That is what makes a delicious NY deli sandwich. If you want lettuce, tomato, cheese, or other ... ask for it. In NY City, those are not part of a pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or other meat-type deli sandwich. Art's sandwiches are big, piled high with meat ... NY style. If you don't want NY style .. go to The Hat for their tasteless pastrami. We make the 1 hour drive because we love the food ... and Art, Mrs Art, Roberta, and Harold. Did I mention that Art's IS true NY kosher Deli style through and through! And if you want a true NY treat ... try a Chocolate Egg Cream, a fountain drink made to true NY specifications.

    (5)

  • Min T.

    I've been hearing about Art's for about a year now. I was super sad when I missed Dawson's sandwich crawl and then was reminded it again when Skylar got the ROTD for it a week or so ago. Luckily for me, I stumbled upon it on my noodles search and decided to grab a pastrami sandwich and chicken "with everything" soup. Those two things were over $30! Eesh! This better be the best damn pastrami ever. Well, it wasn't. It was good, even great but having had Langer's, I haven't found anything that compares to it. At Art's, you do get a great sandwich but you kind have to build it to make it even similar to Langer's-- add Russian dressing, ask for cole slaw and I suppose cheese though I skipped that. The amount of cole slaw is teensy! But I was glad they gave extra Russian dressing. Oh, but I have to say their pickles are superior to Langer's. I then wanted to try their sour green tomatoes. Ah, something for next time. As for the soup, the chicken was fine. The kreplach was gigantic! Loved that! And really awesome matzo ball. But wasn't digging the rice, noodles or broth. I think it should have a tad more salt. But man was that soup massive. I guess that's why it was almost $14. Oh, and the sandwich was just about as much which I thought was super expensive when there are no sides (i.e. fries). Still, maybe if there were extra pickles involved, I'd be into it. They have valet but I suggest metered street parking or even the public lot across the street. Valet is $3 with validation, $4 without.

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  • Michael B.

    I'll keep it short and sweet; you know it's bad when the Jewish deli botches Matzah Ball Soup.

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  • David T.

    Oh baby. I recently moved to L.A., but I'm NYC metro area born and bred, so you can imagine that the slightest dip in the bagel:person ratio in my environs has a tremendous effect on my well being, as well as my sense of self. Welcome to Art's and the combo fish platter. For a reasonable amount of money you get a massive platter of two types of fish and a bunch of bagels. Obviously you're going to go with the lox, and one other. Normally I'd hit the whitefish, but the friend who introduced me to this place recommended the cod. It was an odd fish, bitter and off-putting when eaten alone, but a delicious source of protein when on a cream cheesed bagel. The combo plate is enough to feed three, but two can handle it and take some home. See you there.

    (5)

  • Grape D.

    Update: Just went in today for an Ariella's salad (lots of greens, turkey, avocado, beets...yum!) and an iced tea and THE ZOMBIE WAITRESS WAS GONE!!! Please, let her be gone for good! Art's was back to what makes it great for me--super fresh food, nice atmosphere and a great waitress who got everything perfect.

    (5)

  • Jason Y.

    I've been eating at Art's since 1988 and never had a complaint about the food. Service can be slow at peak times like Saturday. My favorites are lox eggs & onions for breakfast, with a water bagel. Often for lunch its matzo ball soup or chicken soup; both are really good. Pastrami and corn beef sandwiches are generous portions and tasty; find something else if you are on a diet. This is a kid/family come as you are, friendly place so bring the screamers. It seems to be a very tolerant place at 10:00 AM on the weekends. Don't expect to find peace and quiet here. Best time for food with a newspaper and tranquility is at 2 to 3 PM on the weekdays. The down side is very poor parking. Valet is an option however they park cars in any lot or hole they find available, not secure. I usually park at the Vantage and Ventura lot behind Sav-On and walk 3 blocks to Arts. Across the street in the big public lot behind the stores is also a good option.

    (4)

  • Aditya E.

    Best Reuben in LA. A real Reuben with corned beef. If you prefer pastrami, sure, go somewhere else (haven't had it here myself), but know that you're ordering a Rachel, not a Reuben. If you want a Reuben, go to Art's.

    (5)

  • Nate M.

    HORRIBLE SERVICE, OK FOOD.... my girlfriend and i went to Art's because she had recommended it. once we got there the server ordered our food and never came back... we had to walk up to the kitchen to get anything, water, lemons, refills, etc. then we left Art's and within minutes my stomach started to cringe...then my girlfriend stomach started hurting... i called the manager to discuss our experience and let them know we were not feeling well and she trested me like shit... i hope the food inspector shuts them down.

    (1)

  • Austin S.

    Stop #1 of el Valley Sammich Crawl. I pulled up and saw a spot practically right out front... score!! However the city just installed brand new electronic meters.... bastards!!! I was expecting a small little deli, but walking in, it was a full on big restaurant. I found my brethren Yelpers who were already sitting down hadn't ordered yet. Cool, I'm not too late. The place was packed! Of course, it was lunch hour on a Sunday, most places would be packed. The sandwiches here are your typical New York Deli style sandwiches, a shit load of meat. To quote the late Mitch Hedberg, it's like a cow with 2 pieces of toast on either side. But who doesn't love a copious amount of meat in between 2 pieces of bread? The place just has that sense of history to it. On the back wall are enlarged photos of, no, not old timey photos or backdrops of Studio City or LA, but pictures of the sandwiches. It's almost like going to a Vietnamese restaurant and seeing pictures of the food. Oh I'm sorry, was that a little racist? Piss off! So, Art was actually walking around saying hi to people, as was his wife. I love when the founders/owners do that. Well, this place is actually technically owned by Art's daughter, who took really good care of us and were accommodating by bring us extra side dishes, cutting up the sandwiches into smaller bites so everybody could share, and even brought us a plate of assorted desserts, cookies, and fruit after we were done. We ordered the brisket, pastrami, roast beef, and corned beef. All of them were pretty good, but my favorite was the pastrami. Of course, I LOOOOVe pastrami, just like I love BJs. Well, nothing beats a BJ, but you know what I mean. Definitely a good warmup for our crawl. I would definitely come back to try some of their other sandwiches. Well, this is a little further than I normally would drive out to just for the heck of it, so I'd have to already be in the area doing something else. If you want them to cater, I was told delivery to the Pasadena area is just $10.

    (4)

  • Jared E.

    This was my first time here, and I can't wait to go back. The food, the atmosphere, the whole experience - it was all kind of perfectly aligned. It didn't really feel like LA for some reason. I had a turkey pastrami sandwich with the matzo ball soup, but with their huge menu, I'll definitely be trying lots of different things when I return.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    I had heard great things about "Art's" and this being Los Angeles where the "superlatives" rarely disappoint unless they are used in reference to Gross Profits or as descriptions of Films which simply tell a good story, the food was great - for your basic Jewish-Deli joint. Sure, it has a touch of California as it is very bright and VERY Clean but there's no Ocean View and I didn't see one woman wearing a Bikini during my entire meal. So, they also do "bright" and "clean" in Denver, Memphis, etc. and I thus was not expecting to pay a Premium for mere professionalism. How wrong I was. To set the scene, it was a casual lunch with two (2) other friends - both who often appear in front of the camera and therefore they don't eat that much. One, let's call her "Brunch Babe," literally had Kellogg's Cereal with Bananas at what was more appropriately a lunch time crowd but I guess it was pretty cool that she could get what she wanted - when she wanted it. So, Brunch Babe had a meal, which along with her Glass of Milk, that would cost about $1.99 at a "Greasy Spoon" and my other Actor friend had a Cheeseburger with Fruit and he drank water. I had a Turkey Sandwich with Potato Salad and two (2) Ice Teas. I might be leaving out something or my friend's Cheeseburger had a winning lottery ticket under the Bun but the Bill was $66.00!!! What the F??? The service was very good and I can't at all complain about the food but $66.00 just didn't "feel right." I checked the bill thinking that they somehow also sold me Stock in the Company but everything added up. I can't pinpoint which item was over-priced or out-of-whack because I'm just not that kind of consumer but when a Casual Lunch with just three (3) people - two (2) of whom eat like rabbits - costs $66.00 - something is terribly wrong. Nice place, good food but I can get the same thing at Fromin's in Santa Monica for HALF THE PRICE.

    (1)

  • Lindi C.

    Let me start by saying the sandwiches here are very delicious. HOWEVER, I am not sure ANY sandwich is delicious enough to charge $15-20 for!!! I was shocked when I saw the prices! You'd expect to see those kinda prices in West Hollywood if you're ordering some gourmet sandwich. But, this was a crappy deli in Studio City!! My fiancee and I shared a full turkey and bacon sandwich since they were so pricey. We weren't sure half a sandwich each was going to fill us up so we ordered fries with it, which was a $2 upgrade. You'd think a $16 sandwich would come with crappy fries for free, but no. It did, however, come with half a pickle! Very generous of them, huh? But, the pickles were actually the best pickles I've ever had and we ordered a few from the deli case to take home with us. The service was kinda bad here too. Well, not necessarily bad, just SLOW. Maybe it's because they are used to waiting on really old people. We waited forever to get our check. I noticed 2 busy servers and 4 non-busy hostesses there, which made no sense to me at all. I probably won't come back here unless I win the lottery or something. This place was designed for rich, old Jews who live in the Valley. So, unless you're one of them head over to Panera across the street for some equally delicious and less pricey sandwiches.

    (2)

  • Harrison G.

    Coming from New York, you'd think I'd be a snob about delis. Well, I am and I ain't. First off, what LA calls delis, I would consider more of a diner. Sure, the typical diner doesn't include a class case featuring meats at the entrance, but the typical new york deli isn't a full restaurant. It's a small place sandwiched between other small places, ideal for breakfast sandwiches with a coffee, a pound of turkey, or a half and half, and all to be gotten quick and cheap. Every deli in NY will have a few tables but it's not meant to be a leisurely lunch. You get there, get your food and get on with your day. Here, however, they seem to have combined the deli with the diner to create an interesting combination. Now, I'm no expert when it comes to deli meats. In fact I don't care for the standards like pastrami and corned beef. I mainly used them as a place to get breakfast any time of day, or a ham and turkey sandwich. I'm a simple man who enjoys simple pleasures. That should bring you up to date and prepare you for this review. I used to come here all the time when I was a PA but I never actually ate in the restaurant. I was always picking up food for people and bringing it back to the office. Thus I was generally satisfied with my email since I usually scarfed it down between runs and the company paid for it (and we all know free food tastes better). A couple friends and I decided to come here the other night after work since one of their boyfriend's was in town visiting. We got there late, around 8 on a Monday, so the place was pretty empty. The native Angelino said this was by far the best deli and at that time I agreed with her. We ordered one of the new items, the fries "works" plate which consists of regular fries, sweat potato fries, potato chips and onion rings. It was good, as was expected. It's hard to get those wrong (although some places do manage). We all of course ordered sandwiches - two tongue, one corned beef and one brisket (for me). Their standard sandwiches are just meat on rye. I'm of the belief that certain condiments like lettuce, tomato and onion should be standard as well, as well as choice of bread. Of course, you can add all these things when they take your order, and change your bread option, but I just like seeing those options on the menu. In case I'm a new customer, how else would I know what to ask for? The sandwiches arrived very quickly. Let there be no mistaking, they are huge! I only had one half and was fully satisfied (especially after that fries plate) It's difficult to keep control when eating a sandwich of that size; some people choose to cut them in half but I say just dig in and let fate decide how it ends. It tasted pretty good. I'm not a huge brisket fan but was in the mood for it for some reason, and enjoyed it (the leftovers tasted juts as good also!). I had a bite of a tongue sandwich and liked that too although I don't think I could finish a full sandwich. All told it came to roughly $20/person which is a bit more than I like to pay for a sandwich and french fries. Of course, since I took half home I actually got two meals out of it, and then it sounds more reasonable. However, there's still just something odd about forking over that much money for a fairly ordinary sandwich. There's really nothing spectacular about them. In conclusion. LA delis are not what they appear to be and are too expensive for a regular outing. Are they good? Yes, for a special occasion but they will never be a place I want to go with so many other tastier and cheaper options available throughout the city. **Please note that this is simply a review of the sandwiches and Art's has a whole lot more to offer. I haven't had the matzo ball soup in a couple years but that thing is delicious...but also really expensive. I think other reviews will give you a better oversight of the restaurant as a whole.

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  • Eater K.

    I ordered the eggs Benedict - I have never ordered this, so I have now begun a personal goal of trying all the eggs Benedict of the land. A bit pricey, as I shell out $17 including tip and tax after ordering just the sandwich. It tasted funny. Maybe there was too much of it ? A thick layer of yellow smothers two halves of English muffin and ham. Service was pretty good, and is pretty spotless as far as delis + diners go. Will be sampling more eggs Benedict in the future. Stay tuned!

    (2)

  • alan e.

    Food is as expected - 3 stars. The wait staff is either crabby old women or snooty young men. Don't get the pungent tomato soup. Go to Jerry's and ask for Edward.

    (2)

  • Gregory T.

    I know Art's is somewhat of an institution in the Valley but it's seriously overrated as a deli. The food is not bad. It's average. The real problem is the price. Prices are absolutely out of hand. A whole sandwich should not cost $16. Not a sandwich consisting of bread and sandwich meat. A bagel with lox and cream cheese? $17. Yes. Almost $20 for a bagel. To get away with charging high prices you have to have either great food or great atmosphere. Art's is in Studio City. I love Studio City. I live in Sherman Oaks. But it's not some great location. It doesn't overlook the ocean or is perched on top of a mountain. And no, the food is not good enough to charge those prices. If you cut the prices literally in half, it might be a 3 star place.

    (2)

  • Susan M.

    Three stars, because I've never seen a Vegetarian Reuben on the menu at any other restaurant, and it was a real treat! I never would've expected to come across a vegetarian version of such a meat-heavy sandwich, and it was delicious. Art's replaces the pastrami and corned beef with avocado and tomato, and otherwise the sandwich is identical to the traditional version. Yum! Three stars, because at almost $20 for a carryout sandwich with no meat in it, this deli's prices are so far removed from the rest of the world's reality, it's startling. Having enjoyed the place once, I'm not sure that I could justify a return trip.

    (3)

  • J.J. A.

    After having grown up in the immediate area, I went to Art's recently after not having been there for quite some time. Much to my surprise, I was actually blown away with how excellent my experience was. To start things off, the dish of pickles that came to my table were absolutely delicious, the best I've ever tasted. I ended up ordering a pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese, which had to be the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. The service from David and Tony was quick and exceptional. We all miss Art, and I'm glad to see that Harold and Roberta are continuing a fantastic tradition of excellent food and find service. I'm definitely coming back and will definitely be recommending Art's to my friends in the future. Good job!

    (5)

  • Woger W.

    I went to Art's for the first time last weekend. I ordered the Reuben which I've heard good things about, and a coffee. I was very impressed with the overall experience, which I'll try to break down in a few paragraphs here. The Reuben itself (all pastrami for me usually) was fine, a classic wedge, no complaints about any of the ingredients, nothing really stood out with the food (most sandwich ingredients are the same everywhere) except a few things: 1) the coffee had a good flavor, I think maybe they add some flavoring to it, it isn't strong or weak, I got this habit of evaluating coffee from my mom. Basically as long as it's not made from a crayon dipped in hot water we're good here. I wish it was stronger. For some reason I didn't even finish my cup, not sure why, normally I have 3 cups at least. 2) the rye bread the sandwich was made of was a TRUE standout, it was firm and stretchy and held together throughout the sandwich devouring experience. I was somehow reminded of a NY bagel. 3) I asked what sort of french fry options they had, although they did not offer skinny fries (I had heard from my cousin that the wedge fries aren't so great) they did have a sweet potato fry option, I tried that, no great shakes there but just having sweet potato fries as an option gets the nod here Finally overall impressions were greatly positive: A) Service is no nonsense, but without being snooty B) Overall feeling of QUALITY, but without being show-offy about it C) A REAL sense of HISTORY, but I could not put my finger on it guess i was right about the history, I read a few more Yelp reviews today and found I wasn't imagining this but as I said I couldn't really identify where my spider sense of this came from So why 4 stars, well the prices are a bit high. Now true, prices are going up everywhere, but I just have to deduct a star for the prices. For example there is a list of triple decker sandwiches. All are $20.95 or something like that. Well seriously I think $20 has to be a "golden ceiling" for sandwiches LOL this isn't gold plated wagyu beef here buddy.

    (4)

  • Rick S.

    We ate here with my folks Thanksgiving weekend. The place wasn't too crowded (which was surprising), so we were seated immediately. The service was OK. I asked the waiter for pickles a couple of times, but they never arrived. Other than that the food was good. My Mom and I had the smoked salmon benedict which was great! We also had a nice chat with the owner who was great! This is a great deli that offers good service and good food. It's a good place for a quick brunch.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    yea yea this place is expensive, yea yea the service can be slow at times. But its all about the food. Excellent sandwichs and the to go meats are even better. Hate the $19 per pound price but if you do your math it'll still be cheaper then eating out. I can make a pound last 3 lunchs for me and my girlfriend. $8 per lunch, do the math it makes sense. If you havent tired it out, take a shot.

    (4)

  • liza s.

    This place is alright. I've been here a few times, and I don't mind going back, but I wouldn't consider it the best food ever. The prices are a bit steep, but the portions are huge! On the Scene: Steve Perry (Journey), Terri Hatcher (the same morning, different tables)

    (3)

  • Skylar L.

    Although I had babysitting jobs and party helping jobs before, Art's Deli was my first regularly scheduled job. This was a while ago. I had been eating at Art's since I was a baby. I remember the fire that claimed the entire place in 1994. I remember the utter disappointment when I went back the first time after the remodeling when the huge built-in ottoman was replaced with a smaller, less run-at-top-speed-and-slide-to-the-other-end worthy. I remember when a sandwich would cost you less than $10. To be fair, the prices here are on par with that of Jerry's. The food is so much better at Art's than the slop Jerry's tries to pass off as food that there should be no thought in your mind where to get your pastrami and latkes. That said, $20.95 for a Triple-Decker sandwich is ridiculous. As for the service, unlike Jerry's that fills it's schedules with young waiters and waitresses, Art's requires 8 years DELI experience for their waitresses and waiter (I think there's still just one waiter). They are all trained in the art of New York service. A tad abusive but only in jest, the actual service is always attentive and collaborative. If you really don't want any sass with your kugel, just ask your hostess to sit you in a docile section. Of course if you do, you'll be missing much of the experience. Now, to get down to business. The food. It really is top notch. I gained 15 pounds in the year I worked here. I tried every meat-free item on the menu and here were my go-to favorites: Mock Chop Liver -- regulated to high holidays and passover, the mock chop liver is by far my favorite Art's deli creation. Even people who love regular chop liver enjoy this mushroom and nut pate. Macaroni and Cheese -- I swear, their mac n' cheese is the best in the city. It's creamy and tacky (in a good way). I would always ask for peas in mine, but that's just me. Latkes -- You cannot get a better potato pancake in the city. They are thicker but overall smaller than other places, but they are oh-so-good. Oh, and please eat them with a fork and knife -- they are not dipping sticks people! Vegetarian Reuben -- Expensive as all, but quite delicious. It's the best veggie Reuben (avocado replaces the meat) I've ever had. Unless you're a HUGE eater, this is a split worthy item. It doesn't hold up in the fridge. Potato Knish -- Yum. Just yum. Grilled Bananas -- My favorite of the Art's home-made desserts. The brown sugar interacts perfectly with the bananas and the vanilla ice cream. Maybe not the first thought for a deli desert, but definitely the best. So yeah. If you're rolling in the Benjamins, get a great meal. Otherwise, well, I guess that's what credit cards are for. Oh, and for anyone looking for a good celeb sighting, come here on the weekends.

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  • Danny S.

    "Where Every Sandwich Is A Work Of Art"...so that is what they say. A geat deli but WAY over priced. They seem to think that because they have been around forever that they do not have to give good customer service. I choose to go to business that treat me well.

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  • Toni A.

    Good deli fare, not my favorite in town but I won't say no if someone wants to come here.

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  • jonathan s.

    couldnt think of a breakfast spot that sounded good so drove down ventura and stopped at art's. a lot more expensive than i thought it would be. $21 for a triple decker sandwich. everything was basically at least $13 on the menu. i guess that is typical sit down deli price though. i had corned beef hash and eggs. potatoes really stood out actually.

    (2)

  • Sara C.

    One of the better delis I've been to in LA. Their "everything" chicken soup is awesome and lasts 2-3 meals! Some of their waitresses are a bit crabby, so depending on who you get you may or may not get decent service. Sometimes I get charged for extra chicken broth when I get my remaining soup to go...just depends.

    (4)

  • K K.

    I wouldn't even say this place blows... not even if I was faded, and I lived next door would this place be worth going to. Poor food, poor service, and to borrow the words from, Happy Gilmour to sum up how I feel about the prices, "the price is wrong... bitch" I just dont get how they THINK they can charge so much for this food?? very expensive & just not worth it....

    (1)

  • Roger U.

    Most of the negative comments from others are about Art's price and wait staff. None-the-less, I'm still a big fan. The food is delicious, wholesome, and fresh. It is pricey, but portions are huge (sometimes I just order a half sandwich and soup so I can get a taste of both). The waitresses can be at turns friendly, taciturn, cheerful, or cranky...just like the rest of the world. But no matter their mood, the service is excellent and efficient. Our favorites: turkey salad, Reuben, burgers, and a BLT with a MOUNTAIN of bacon. When you're in a healthy mood, you'll find the salads are delicious and satisfying. If you live around Studio City, it is hands-down the ultimate treat for a deli outing. Jerry's, just down the street is impersonal, often crammed with unruly children, and over-neoned. I like this place so much I make a point of getting lunch or breakfast there every year on my birthday.

    (4)

  • donna C.

    Art's Deli has lost their mind. Cole Slaw double the price or Jerry's or Canter's. No more Art's for me!

    (1)

  • Michael P.

    Good ....Very good much better than Jerrys but not like the Carnegie in NYC. Takes care of my deli cravings.

    (3)

  • Inga L.

    Absolutely disgusting and overpriced. Almost 30 dollars for a sandwich and a Greek salad. The girl didn't even bother to ask me if I wanted a half or whole sandwich but she sure was on top of the math about the correct tip amount even though it was take out. The Greek salad is so foul it should be a crime to charge that much for it let alone associate to such a beautiful country as Greece. And my sandwich was just an insult to my palate. If I ever want to eat stuff that tastes like vomit I'll just wait for my cat to puke out a hairball and bust out a spork.

    (1)

  • Evie D.

    Love this place. Jewish soul food. We shared the lox plate with toasted bagels. Enough for two and we were stuffed. Also shared a side of potato latkes because I can't go to a deli without eating one of the foods of my childhood.

    (4)

  • all seeing E.

    We stopped in for a bite of lunch. The food was fine and the service was good. It was a little after the lunch hour so it wasn't busy so it would be hard to not get good service. We split a sandwich and that was perfect. Good pickle. It isn't Canter's but it was good.

    (3)

  • Diana D.

    OK, so I should have gotten a sandwich. We threw a dart and went here Saturday. We split a matzoh ball soup with bagel chips. He had knockwurst, I had a , yes, taco salad. I also ordered a milkshake. The service was GREAT. The waitress, when I said I liked bagel chips, brought me a ton. I then asked how thick the milshakes were. "As thick as you like 'em, hon." I said I wanted a thick vanilla malt. My eyeballs nearly popped out trying to suck it through the straw. It was great. The soup was good. The salad, well, was what you expect from a delicatessen taco salad. My husband loved his knockwurst. Next time, I'm getting a mega-sandwich.

    (3)

  • Matthew L.

    WAY over F'n priced! I dropped 40 bucks on an appetizer, an order of fries, a cup of coffee, and a full sandwich. The service was fine, but 13 bucks for a SANDWICH?? Sure, the corned beef and pastrami sandwich was large and tasty, but I can go to a supermarket for a loaf of bread and a pound of meat and do it myself for a fraction of the cost. Heck I can get a nice piece of fish or a steak for that price in another restaurant. Food was alright, but they need to drop their prices 20-30% before I'd ever go back.

    (2)

  • Dean S.

    I've been going to Art's for over 10 years. The food is classic jewish style delicatessen. The people are always friendly. When you walk into this boulevard saple, your greeted by the same people year after year. Its comforting. Never have I had to wait for a seat. Never has the waitress ignored my special request for condiments. I feel like I am at my mom's. It's not chic, it not trendy. Its comfortable. Keep up the good work. DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING.

    (5)

  • Victoria F.

    Let me start out by saying WOW! Never had my bf and I imagined we would pay $15 and $10 respectively for a sandwich! I ordered the salami sandwich and was very disappointed when I was served what looked like half the insides of an animal placed on my dish garnished with two teeny slices of rye bread. No lettuce, no tomato, no cheese-nothing else. Luckily I love pickles and filled up mainly on those. The two star rating since my bf's tri-tip sandwich was pretty good (albeit not $15 good). Also, the fountain sodas weighed in at a hefty $3 a pop and we never received a single refill as our server went on break; we were told her associate would take care of us, but needless to say we never did see her. We eventually asked the hostess for our check. $40 later (including tip) we walked out laughing at how ridiculous our lunch experience had been! We will never be back...

    (2)

  • Mr. Voracity I.

    I've been to Art's before, but not for a while. . I went by today and had a pretty easy order...a Reuben and matzoh ball soup. Neither was good. The matzoh ball was bland, the soup tasting old, and the meat on the sandwich was dry. And on top of that, it was $30! I know there is a whole bunch of folks who have gone therefor years and will always go there from nostalgia, but I wish they would step it up a little and try to earn that good will. They weren't even trying. And they were gauging people while doing it. The one bright spot was that my waitress was nice, unlike the otherwise surly staff. If you are jonesing for a good deli, go to Bay Cities for Italian style or Brent's for more traditional deli style.

    (1)

  • Shelley S.

    We just had an event catered from Art's. The sandwiches were great and the Chinese chicken salad was delicious. Everything was delivered on time and it all looked great. We had potato salad and cole slaw as well as assorted sandwiches. Definite recommend.

    (5)

  • David R.

    Good food!

    (4)

  • Javier J.

    At Art's Deli, every sandwich is a work of Art. What they don't tell you in that statement is that this work of art is over priced and looks like something your seven year old drew in school today. Sure, you have to put it up on the fridge, but it doesn't mean you're exactly happy to look at it when opening that fridge every day. I get the appeal, it's a family run Jewish deli and all that jazz. There's just so many other Jewish delis that get it right. Hell, I'd rather go to Jerry's than this place and it's not that far away. I'm not a penny pincher, but you're not getting a big bang for your buck when you come to Art's. It really is better to go to Canter's or somewhere else because you'll get better quality, better service and better.. everything. Oye!

    (2)

  • theo n.

    Inside this vintage restaurant, I started with a phosphate soda for $5. It was a hogepoge of chocolate syrup, soda water, and white foam that tasted like a Jenny Craig's, lactose intolerant chocolate milk shake. Yuck. Then we shared a $7 bowl of the tomato and basil; it was sin basil and seemed like boiled ketchup. Yucky. The $16 roasted half chicken arrived with vegetables and french fries. I began to stake my chicken, but the skin was soft and flimsy, and the not only was the meat dry, but it beginning to denature from repeated microwaving. I forked the fries only to find them limp and bizkity; they had been reheated, possibly in the same microwave as the oven. Finally I hoped the vegetables might wash away these unpleasant flavors. Unfortunately, the soft, flavorless texture left me speechless. The only saving grace was the server did serve up some new fries when I complained about me, I mean the fries being limp. Worst meal this year. Bleah!

    (1)

  • heather k.

    they may make good deli food - but their mashed potatoes were the worst I've ever tasted! Barely mashed, they were hard & lumpy & yuck! Never ordering the open faced turkey there again.

    (2)

  • Jasmine O.

    I like the novelty of Art's. It was my first time visiting Studio City, and walking around we decided on Art's for a quick snack. They have their own little deli where you can get sliced meats, cheeses, and sides. I haven't tried their 'famous' sandwiches, which are practically 5 inches thick, with pictures all over the walls to help you decide. I agree with the other reviewers: waaay overpriced. All I had was the bagel w/ salmon and chicken noodle soup (I posted pictures) and it was probably a little under $20.

    (3)

  • Cristian F.

    I used to eat here at least once a week and I can say that the food it's pretty good especially the white fish bagel. The only thing that makes me avoid the place sometimes its the price! It is pretty pricey for a deli in my opinion. It is not a fancy restaurant and doesn't justify the price of the food. Good food overall but a bit pricey!

    (3)

  • Michael M.

    Holy Pastrami Sandwich!! Roberta suggested we try the coleslaw on the sandwich....oomy...my first time, and i feel like "woohoo! thats as good as it gets!" worth every penny. will be back!

    (5)

  • Steve V.

    Food and service are always great. Can be a little pricey; try the breakfast combo. Under $10 gets you an egg (any style), lean crisp bacon strips, fresh fruit and a fresh bagel. Can't beat it!

    (4)

  • Ben H.

    Massive amounts of tasty meat, but a bit pricey. Not somewhere to come if you are watching your waistline -- or if you do, only eat half.

    (3)

  • mike l.

    Holy pastrami sandwich of all sandwiches, how you clog my arteries and I still find myself wanting more of you. Go here. Get a pastrami sandwich. Drive home and wait for the coma cease. Minus one star for pickles that weren't all that crisp or tasty.

    (4)

  • Tina E.

    I'm a big Jerry's fan, but I've been told Art's was better.... so I tried it....Everything was just ok.. Nothing special...Parking ws annoying... wait was a little long.... and the food was average. Nothing special.

    (3)

  • Debbie P.

    OVERPRICED!! Food mediocre. And DARE NOT walk into use their place for FREE wireless internet with a power cord!!! I was told they could not remove the plastic baby covers to access an outlet, I was asked HOW LONG I was going to be (I said as long as it takes to be served and eat, which was apparently not an acceptable answer), AND the gal at the "hostess" station was just plain rude.

    (1)

  • Martin L.

    Service was great but the pastrami on rye was mediocre compared to Langer's in downtown. Pastrami was piled pretty high but it was so thinly sliced on a machine slicer that it tasted like it came from the supermarket section. Langer's is still the best!

    (2)

  • Nancy S.

    Not sure why it rate 3 stars in average? I am a fan of this place, Love the Matzo Ball chicken soup, Specially when feeling a little under the weather this soup is a treat to the soul....turkey sandwish on Rye thee best! Oh yes those bagels chip delicious, great breakfast! And don't walk out of there without a black and white cookie:)

    (4)

  • Rubbie S.

    I just recently was in Studio city & was there on business and had an oppurtunity to try arts and found my self wanting to go back for a second time the very next day! The have bust your gutt size portions so great to share with another person. The waitress was very sweet. As well as the valet The owners were on site and very friendly! I cant wait to go back!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Art’s Delicatessen & Restaurant

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