Chag Sameach!
Passover is a time of reflection and celebration for those of Jewish heritage, when the community commemorates their ancestors’ exodus from Egypt and the end of slavery for their people. It comes with many traditions — from holding Seder on the first night with prayers and symbolic food items, to reading the story from the Book of Exodus in the Torah — and of course, lots of delicious (unleavened) dishes that have been passed down through generations.
This year, Passover begins at sundown Monday, April 22 and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 30. Many NYC institutions have special Passover menus and treats that you can enjoy in-person or bring home to celebrate the holiday with loved ones.
Here are some choices for this year!
1. Katz’s Deli, Lower East Side
Iconic New York City staple Katz’s Deli is offering a three-course Passover spread this year which you can order via their own delivery platform! For $35.95 per person, the meal comes with the choice of an appetizer (matzoh ball soup, chopped liver, gefilte fish), a main dish (hand-carved brisket, ½ roast chicken, hand-carved turkey, pastrami, or corned beef), and a dessert (honey cake, chocolate babka or chocolate rugelach).
Each package also includes tsimmes and string beans in all combinations! A la carte options like gefilte fish, tsimmes, string bean almondine, charoset, potato kugel, noodle kugel, and stuffed cabbage are available as well! The Passover menu is available for delivery/pickup beginning April 21. Order here.
Where: 205 E Houston St
2. Bubby’s, Tribeca
Bubby’s is doing it all for Passover this year! Starting with a dinner, you can join them on April 22 or 23 for a $100 per person meal. The three-course menu will include pot roast, chopped liver, deviled eggs, matzo ball soup, and a special matzo crust berry pie! It’s also self-led and BYOH (bring your own Haggadah). Plus, Bubby’s will be offering take-out meals for local pickup on April 22 from 9 am – 2 pm. Enjoy a Passover Seder dinner from the comfort of your home for $150 per box, each serving 2 people. Learn more details here.
Where: 120 Hudson St
3. Kubeh, Greenwich Village
Kubeh in Greenwich Village is offering a four-course Sephardic Passover Dinner (plus Seder Plate) this year, which costs $90 per person with an addition wine pairing available. Menu highlights will include Chef Melanie Shurka’s special matzo ball soup, matzo crusted schnitzel, and Passover fried kubeh prepared with matzo-rice shell. Seatings will happen on both April 23 and 24th! Book your spot here.
Where: 464 6th Ave
4. Dagon, Upper West Side
On April 22 + 23, the UWS’s Dagon will offer a special Seder Menu with items to celebrate Passover. An $85 prix-fixe will be available which includes one seder plate, one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert. Options include Matzah Ball Soup, Pomegranate Glazed Brisket, Tangerine-Ginger Glazed Pound Cake, and much more. Check out the full menu here.
Where: 2454 Broadway
5. Mijo at Pier 57
Mijo, an authentic Mexican restaurant inside Pier 57’s food hall, Market 57, is offering kosher-style Mexican Seder Dinner this year, combining Mexican and Jewish roots into a special menu. Options include Mexican Matzah Ball Soup, Mexican Gefilte Fish with Guajillo-Chipotle, Roasted Chicken with Apricot Glaze, and Caramelized Mexican Chocolate Matzah. Their menu is available from April 19 – 23 for both pickup and delivery! Order your meal here!
Where: 57 11th Ave
6. Russ & Daughters, Lower East Side
NYC staple Russ & Daughters has everything from matzo ball soup to kugel to macaroons all available for pick-up and local delivery (and even nationwide shipping!) for all of your Passover needs. You can order via their website or by calling them at 212-475-4880. The first night of Seder is April 22, but don’t wait until then to order since slots are limited and they fill up fast!
Where:Multiple Locations
7. PJ Bernstein, Upper East Side
Five-decade-old NYC Jewish dining staple PJ Bernstein is offering a special Passover menu with Seder plates, latkes, matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, stuffed cabbage, brisket with gravy and more — available for delivery, takeout, and in-restaurant dining. See the full menu here.
Where: 1215 3rd Ave
8. Barbounia, Gramercy
This Mediterranean restaurant is known prominently for their fresh fish and bread, and that’s exactly what the center of their Passover menu’s attention is on. Carefully crafted by Chef Amitzur Mor, highlights include the Local Fish Tagine with English peas, fresh fava beans, horseradish, shaved sun-dried yogurt, and bitter greens and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup. The Slow Cooked Neck of Lamb isn’t bad either. The Passover menu is order a la carte and available from April 22 – 30! See full menu details here.
Where: 250 Park Ave S
9. Nat’s on Bank, West Village
This West Village spot will be hosting their second annual Seder dinner this year on April 23, consisting of a 4 course prix-fixe menu of modernized takes on holiday staples. For $80 per person, you can dine on menu highlights like fried deviled eggs, endive salads, Lamb osso bucco, and chocolate covered motzah. Check out the full Seder menu here.
Where: 51 Bank St
When: April 5 from 5 – 9 pm