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Lesters Deli

Outremont
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Lesters Deli Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Monsieur Smoked Meat (Lerster's Deli or Mr Smoked Meat) is situated in the beautiful Outremont, on the north side of Mount Royal, in the heart of Montreal. Lesters Deli has maintained a reputation for serving some of the finest hot smoked meat sandwich in Montreal since 1951! Mr Smoked Meat also offers you delicious Montreal Smoked Meat, freshly cut, vacuum-sealed and ready to be heated whenever and wherever the craving arises.

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Reviews for Lesters Deli

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Lester's Deli is consistently described as an authentic Montreal smoked meat landmark with a nostalgic, old school deli vibe, where the meat is often tender, richly smoked, and well seasoned, and moisture is balanced for a juicy bite; the atmosphere and friendly, sometimes personal, service add to the experience, though a few visits note that service can be slow when the place is busy. Reviewers appreciate the classic sides like pickles and coleslaw and many enjoyed the fries and poutine, while others found some portions lean or prices high, and a handful mentioned variability in meat texture. Overall, Lester's Deli is seen as a must visit for smoked meat lovers, delivering strong flavor, a sense of Montreal's deli heritage, and a welcoming ambiance that keeps customers returning.
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Cc
5.0

The staff has always been friendly, making ordering takeout or delivery a hassle-free & enjoyable process. Delicious poutine, smoked salmon sandwich, & fantastic pickles! It's clear they prioritize quality without breaking the bank. This spot has quickly become a favorite for me & my partner providing delicious & reasonably priced meals. I highly recommend giving them a try.

Feb 1, 2024
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John
5.0

This place for sure has the best poutine & smoked meat sandwich!

Jan 18, 2024
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Foodie
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2.0

I don't know if they were having an off-night, but the service was terrible. The waitress got most of the orders wrong. One person ordered a lean sandwich & the whole table got lean. We place one order of smoked-meat poutine, we got a regular one. When we mentioned it, she took it back, had smoked meat added, brought it back & charged us the same price as if she had given us what we originally asked for. The dish is usually twice as big. She even got the drinks wrong. Maybe if she had written the order down...

We had friends from out of town with us. They are smoked-meat connoisseurs. Needless to say, they will never go back.

Very disappointed.

Dec 28, 2014
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