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My wife & I try to visit NYC about twice a year, and always seek out new places to dine. This year, we planned our Christmas excursion on Dec 4 around the six stores with window displays, and found a website showing a map with the locations spotted. We also used menupages.com to locate the 25 highest rated delis in both midtown East and West, also mapped, to have some choices when we were ready. Our first choice didn't thrill us with their appearance or offerings, so we moved on to Picnic on 57, our next on the list by geography. Boy, were we blown away! I'm not sure why, but the place was virtually empty (about 1 PM). The menu board offered a great selection, and the owner/manager (?) Phillip was most cheerful, helpful and funny. Besides a couple of tables on the first floor, there is a balcony with another 5 tables, and the entire restaurant was SPOTLESS! My wife and I usually split, or at least share many of our meals, and with sandwiches cut in half, we each took a half. Both sandwiches were marvelous, fresh, and very tasty. Phillip even came over as we were leaving to say goodbye and wish us a good stay in NY. As I stated, I'm not sure why, other than being on a side street somewhat off the beaten path, and it was a Saturday, they were not busierPicnic on 57 will definitely remain on our list for future visits!

When I worked up in Westchester and there was only 1 lunch deli for miles in any direction, we used to laugh about how slow it was and how it would be out of business in a week if it were in midtown. Picnic reminded me a lot of that deli; I have no idea how they can be so slow and stay in business. As an aside about the side: the fries that came with my sandwich were not good. Like they forgot to heat up the oil all the way before they tried cooking them. It will be snowing in the Sahara before I go back there.

working in midtown is not easy on the stomach. never bothered to go around the corner on 57th but thank god I did. Picnic on 57th was definitely worth the trip. the owner always greets me with a smile and gives me good tips on the new foods he carries. food is great and now I can finally satisfy my lunchtime appetite.

Normally I do not associate Midtown with good food, let alone food that can comfort me when I'm sick. However, Picnic has changed that. I came in this afternoon feeling awful with a summer cold and ordered the carrot-ginger soup and grilled cheese (came with crispy thin-cut fries). That plus two drinks only came to $12.50 and it all tasted wonderful. I will definitely be back for the high quality and good priced food. The servers were all kind too which is always a plus.

This place is great! Food is delicious and you get value for your money. A sandwhich special for 9.25 includes a HUGE fresh sandwhiches, bottle of h20 and chips. Service was fast, selection was abound. I cannot wait to go back and try someother options.

I tried this new place after having seen it from the M31 everyday. I saw it on seamless, saw a decent sounding Bahn Mi and decided to try it. I was not disappointed. After that, everyone in my office started ordering from there. We've basically tried everything from there other than the sushi. I love the turkey sandwiches, which are reasonably priced and stuffed with lots of turkey. I also LOVED the Croque Monsieur they have. SO decadent. I highly recommend giving this place a try. Today I am trying the House Seasoned Ham and Gruyere sandwich on marble rye and a large Matzo Ball soup...priced at 15.34 including tax and tip. NOT bad. I only gave atmosphere a 3 because I have no idea what the place looks like inside.