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Lali's

Italian style Sandwiches and Hotdogs
Downtown
4.8$$
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Lali's Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Lali's

Food
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on Google4.8 (200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Overall, reviews portray Lali's as a small, welcoming, casual spot offering flavorful and generously portioned sandwiches at good value, with crispy crusty bread and fillings that are described as fresh and satisfying. Dishes repeatedly praised include buffalo chicken, smoked meat, turkey, cubano, chopped cheese, chili dogs with loaded toppings, and a chicken parm, as well as a beef and mango pizza. The atmosphere is often described as intimate and hole in the wall, with a friendly owner and staff who are noted for hospitality, though a few reviews mention limited seating and occasional slow service during busy periods. Late opening hours make it a reliable option for a quick, satisfying meal, and many reviewers say they would return to try more items or to revisit the experience.
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One of mtl's kept secrets. BEST! SANDWICHS in mtl & it's not an exaggeration & it's family owned & ran ! . Crazy good place little smal though so big groups my have trouble fitting .

Apr 11, 2025
on Google

I had a wonderful family meal at this cozy little restaurant. The atmosphere is warm & inviting. The hot dogs were delicious, & to our surprise, the owner kindly added two smaller hot dogs for our kids, which was such a thoughtful gesture. It's clear they care about their customers & the experience they provide. We'll definitely be coming back for more family meals!

Sep 26, 2024
on Google

This is the place to go! Great portions, quick service, really good, fresh, high quality & family owned. This is my second visit this week, you won't regret it. 17$ avg p/p.

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
5.0

Amazing! I'm at a loss for words. An amazing respectful family running a restaurant with top notch food. If you want flavourful food, you don't go any further. I'm a regular customer for sure now. Thank you Lali's!

Mar 23, 2024
on Google

Small family owned & run place where the food served looks like fast food but with way more complexity & ingredients. Everything was excellent & you can feel the freshness. All the dishes are packed with different ingredients & they don't skimp on them.

Dec 10, 2023
on Google

this is the best sandwich spot, hands down. It's a family business, very good prices, & great food!

Oct 21, 2023
on Google

Discovered this small family-owned place serving sandwiches & pizza a couple of months ago & I've gone back several times since. Everything I've tried so far was great & the portions were very generous for the price. The hot dogs are huge & have to be the equivalent of ~3 regular steamies, & the other sandwiches are about as big. You can get an 8 or 10-inch pizza. Many vegetarian options too. It's definitely a hidden gem (...in plain sight, on Crescent). Highly recommended!

(P.S. If I may suggest one thing, to be a true Chicago hot dog, it should come with pickles & hot peppers instead of cucumbers, but their version is good too!)

Edit: if I remember correctly, the bandari & tofu sandwiches & the two burgers aren't being served since taking the menu photos.

Oct 15, 2023
on Google