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Lesters Deli
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Lesters Deli

Outremont
4.5$
OPEN10 am - 9 pm
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Lesters Deli Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
DeliSandwichesSmoked MeatBreakfast
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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Service
on Google4.4 (1300+)
*as of 2026-02-01
5★
71%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
8%
1★
1%
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You know what's so awesome about Lester's? They're awesome & rival if not better then ya know ,the place that's packed & ya have to wait forever. Naaaa Lester's is the place for taste! ❤?

Feb 1, 2026
on Google

Pour un fabuleux smoot meat la bonne place resto un peut sale , salle de bain a rénové mais très bon service au table

Jan 31, 2026
on Google

Thought I'd give it a try but it was a very expensive experience 42$ for 2 sandwiches is a little nuts, I know smoked meat has gone up but a little ridiculous with the size

Jan 29, 2026
on Google
1.0

Le smoke meat n'avait pas de goût

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Excellent food & service! 🥰

Jan 27, 2026
on Google

Best experience ever! The vibe was local & warm. The smoke meat & roast beef is tender & off the chart. What really sealed it was the hospitality. We forgot our stuff & the waiter actually ran out to us in -20C weather in plain clothes to return it to us! A new go-to for smoked meat for us!

Jan 24, 2026
on Google

Très bon restaurant, j'ai pris le sandwich Jumbo avec frites & liqueur viande fumée cuit à point pas trop salé Juteux patates frites, très bonne fraîche, pas congelée, & ne goûte pas la vieille huile, très bonne, très bel ambiance, très bon service quand on rentre à l'intérieur on se croirait dans un autre temps Le seul petit point négatif. Petit point pour le prix de la frite, il devrait augmenter la quantité le seul Point négatif que je peux dire de ce restaurant. Bravo à vous.👌👌

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

This Montreal smoked meat spot was absolutely delicious & instantly transported me into a scene straight out of a Brooklyn or classic New York TV series. From the moment you walk in, it has that old-school, no-frills charm that feels timeless & effortlessly cool. The hand-painted signs added such an authentic, personal touch-like the place has stories soaked into its walls. The smoked meat was rich, tender, & unforgettable, the kind of meal that makes you slow down & savor every bite. A true Montreal experience

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Smoked meat tendre & juteux, staff super gentil & service rapide. Quoi demander de plus?

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Parfait petit restaurants comme j'aime & d'époque mais le smoke meat n'est pas très bon selon moi,le service est rapide & courtois

Jan 16, 2026
on Google

No debate brings out the emotions of a Montrealer more than who makes the best smoked meat. To my mind Lester's is hands down #1 ☝?by far. This delicacy 😋 is an outsized contribution from Montreal's Hungarian community to the fabric of this city's soul… maybe a complimentary pickle for Hungarian passport holders?

Jan 9, 2026
on Google

Super bon service, jovial, rapide ainsi que nourriture délicieuse! Les assiettes sont vraiment généreuses & le smoke meat vaut le détour! Je recommande chaudement!

Jan 8, 2026
on Google

The staff were so friendly!

Jan 6, 2026
on Google

I don't eat meat but the lox bagel is really good for pescatarians. Get the pickles & coleslaw also if you like fermented foods.

Jan 4, 2026
on Google

Super bon smoke meat & les employés sont très aimable la note vos sont 5/5

Jan 2, 2026
on Google
5.0

Super bon sandwich authentique de Montréal

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

Updated review: Used to be 5 stars for my taste. Unfortunately, what I've experienced a few years back is nothing like it now. Last visit report: Fries still really good, pickles far from crunchy even a little hard to cut with knife. Now about the meat… I don't know what happened but this is not up to standards, i can replicate this at home. Made me feel a little sad. Not awful but certainly not a landmark anymore except for the decor. On the positive side service is still good.

(Traduction par Google) Un des emblèmes de Montréal. Sandwich délicieux. Le foie haché est incroyable. À voir absolument.

(Version d'origine)
One of Montreal landmarks. Delicious sandwich. Chopped liver is incredible. Well worth a visit.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Love this place. Great people & atmosphere. Not a tourist trap like some other smoked meat places

Nov 21, 2025
on Google

Honestly, this might be the best smoked meat I've had in Montréal. It blows the competition out of the water. This is exactly what a real smoked meat sandwich should taste like - tender, juicy & full of flavour.

The staff were great too. Super friendly, energetic, & you can tell they actually enjoy what they do. I'll definitely be going back.

Nov 20, 2025
on Google

Best in Montreal hands down!
Service is AMAZING !!

Nov 16, 2025
on Google