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.
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.
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.
Notre première fois, restaurant assez petit, mais rempli de vieux souvenirs physique sur les murs. Très bon sandwich à la viande fumée, belles frites croustillantes, accompagné d'une salade de choux & de cornichons. À l'heure des repas, ça doit être la folie. 14h00 c'était parfait pour nous!
Unique in the world, Lester's smoked meat is simply the best. If you're visiting Montreal, you must go & try one of their delicious sandwich with fresh cut fries.
Another MUST when visiting Montreal! The Smoked Meat Sandwich, tremendous! Very simple but nothing quite like it. The tourists go to Schwartz's Deli but the locals know the deal, Lester's Deli is the ONE!
Excellent meat sandwich, delicious hand cut fries & a super fun service. The decor is delightfully retro. Highly recommended, great alternative & / or complement to Schwartz's!!
This place is fantastic. Never have I felt so welcome at a restaurant in Montreal. Normally service is rude & coarse but here, they were all super friendly & said welcome/hello.
I got the smoked meat sandwich, tasted super tasty & they are very generous with the serving. I've always gone to the tourist trap smoked meat spots. The other ones are always too salty, & not friendly. This place will be my new go to whenever I am in town.
I ordered the smoked meat sandwich with fries ans pickles. The sandwich was good. The plate for the fries was dirty with ketchup i didn't put on & there was fried ketchup on some of the fries.
I told the waitress about it. Her answer was that i probably put ketchup on my fries wich i told her that i did not. She then left the table rather rapidly.
Apr 12, 2017
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Cet établissement n'est plus ce qu'il était auparavant.
D'abord, les prix ont presque doublé.
Mon conjoint a commandé un sandwich à la viande fumée. La viande n'était pas "old fashioned" & la coupe était mediocre (couper la viande fumée est une spécialité en soi). Moi, j'ai commandé un hamburger qui également était très tiède. Les frites étaient satisfaisantes. La soupe aux nouilles a été servie dans une grande tasse à café (je me demande qu'est-ce qu'ils ont fait avec les bols).
Le service était un peu brusque. Je ne pense pas que nous y reviendrons.
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.
