Lesters Deli

Christian

5.0

I came here for the smoke meat sandwich & was not disappointed!!! That's all I had but the menu had a lot of additional options. The workers here were very friendly & talked with us about the restaurant & the neighborhood.

Metro747

2.0

The smoked meat is ok. I still prefer Shwartz's downtown (despite the complaints they've been receiving). This place is just way too expensive these days. If one sandwich has to cost you a bag of groceries for the week, something is very wrong.

Ellmanrs1

5.0

One of the top five great classic Delis in Montreal serving Smoked Meat sandwiches, Poutine, etc...Amazing lunch in a wonderful neighborhood.

Ilove

5.0

So yummy loved it so much the smoke meat taste fantastic the service is amazing, the only thing is ,,, it's about time to renovate a bit maybe the rest room a bit to start ,
I know it's a historic place but please do some Reno just a bit , love it will repeat in a hard beat

Antoine

5.0

La quête du meilleur smoked meat de Montréal se poursuit!

4e arrêt : Lester's.

Le smoked meat de chez Lester's grimpe directement à la 2e place de mon palmarès, juste derrière Schwartz's. Une belle surprise!

Petit bémol : il n'est pas possible de commander une assiette, seulement des items à la carte. Je n'ai donc pas pu goûter au fameux pickle. J'ai plutôt opté pour les frites, qui étaient tout simplement excellentes.

Le sandwich est généreux, bien garni & préparé avec des ingrédients de qualité. Une adresse que je recommande sans hésitation pour les amateurs de smoked meat.

Ming

5.0

My New Favorite Smoked Meat Spot in Montreal!I visited Lester's Deli for the first time last weekend during a trip to Montreal, & it was an incredible experience from start to finish. If you want a classic, old-school diner vibe without dealing with the massive, exhausting lines at some of the other famous tourist spots in the city, this is absolutely the place to go.The highlight of the meal was, without a doubt, the iconic Montreal smoked meat sandwich. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the beef. The meat was stacked impressively high between the rye bread, & it was incredibly tender & juicy. Every single bite practically melted in my mouth, which is exactly what you hope for in a top-tier deli. What really stood out to me, though, was the seasoning profile. A lot of places tend to over-salt their briskets, which can quickly overpower the flavor & leave you constantly reaching for a glass of water. Lester's gets the balance perfectly right. It was savory & deeply spiced, but not that salty at all. It hit the absolute perfect sweet spot for my personal taste. It lets the natural flavor of the high-quality beef & their 72-hour homemade brine shine through.On top of the fantastic food, the service was fast, warm, & highly welcoming, & the retro decor gives the whole restaurant a wonderful charm. It is a true local gem. I will absolutely be coming back the next time I am in town!

Patrick

5.0

Love this place! It's a great hidden 💎

Penny

4.0

We decided we needed to try a smoked meat sandwich during our visit to Montreal in mid-May 2026 & wound up visiting Lester's Deli in the Outremont area. As a side note, if you're trying to get here & are looking at street numbers on Bernard Ave, the numbers skip from 300s to 1000s due to the old numbering system they used (we thought we were 7 blocks away but then saw the signs for Lester's & were confused).

We ordered the Smoked Meat Sandwich ($16), All Dressed Hot Dog ($4.5), Regular Poutine ($10.5) & added a dill pickle for good measure.

The shop wasn't very busy at the time, which is a definite plus... didn't want to wait in a huge line like some other places.

The sandwich itself was pretty good. It was piled high with meat & the meat was tender & not dry. The hot dog was better than expected too with a thin bun, mustard, sweet relish, & crisp onions. The poutine had lots of gravy & cheese & was well balanced. We wound up taking some of the smoked meat from our sandwich & mixing it with the poutine & that kicked it up a notch. If we weren't already so full, we would have eaten more.

Rouzbeh

5.0

This was exactly the kind of place I enjoy. The atmosphere was great, with a charming old-school decor & very friendly staff.
I came mainly for the smoked meat, & it was very good. We also ordered the roast beef, & it was excellent too.
I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Montreal. Highly recommended!

N

1.0

Le smoke meat n'avait pas de goût
Rien n'est plus pareil depuis qu'il y a de nouveaux propriétaires
Beaucoup trop cher
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