By Gus Saltonstall
While high-quality fish is undoubtedly a part of Citarella’s reputation, sushi is generally not among the first associations with the Upper West Side food emporium.
The sushi offered by the Upper West Side grocer, though, was just named among the best in New York City by the food publication Eater New York.
There is a proviso. Eater published a ranking this month of the “Best Affordable Sushi in NYC,” and Citarella at 2135 Broadway, between West 74th and 75th streets, was included among the 15 eateries to earn a spot on the ranking.
“The sushi is made during the day on a continuous basis, packaged in trays, and deposited in a reach-in case,” Eater NY wrote about the Citarella sushi. “Bargain assortments sufficient for a light meal come in at around $15 and above, often including four or five nigiri and a maki roll.”
West Side Rag also visited the Upper West Side grocer on Wednesday morning, and found multiple roll selections for $7.45 and $9.75.
Citarella was one of the few non-restaurants to make the Eater NY sushi ranking.
The Upper West Side food emporium also has an expansive fish selection.
Citarella opened in Upper Manhattan in 1912, before moving to its Upper West Side location near West 75th Street a few years later. In the early 1980s, Joe Gurrera, who was already established at the famous Fulton Fish Market, bought the store and reshaped its focus to prioritize seafood even more.
Gurrera still runs Citarella, which has opened multiple other locations.
You can check out the full sushi ranking — HERE.
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Fort. Wow i would not have expected that. Second. Is there still a location on around 110th? I have only gone to the location in the ,70s. Congrats to them Third. I thought it was called the Fulton Street Fish Market. I can still recall the smell.
I’ve purchased sushi at Citarella and I was very impressed. Eater didn’t include Gari. I haven’t been there in a while but myself and a few others always considered it one of the best