Monsieur Smoked Meat (Lesters Deli) se trouve dans la charmante ville d'Outremont, au nord du mont Royal, au coeur de l'île de Montréal. Grâce à des méthodes à la fine pointe de la technologie, Monsieur Smoked Meat offrons leur délicieux smoked meat montréalais fraîchement tranché, emballé sous vide et prêt à réchauffer n'importe où et peu importe quand l'envie vous prend. Depuis 1951!
Dans l’ensemble, Lester's Deli est décrit comme une véritable institution de la viande fumée à Montréal, avec une ambiance nostalgique et un esprit familial, où la viande est tendre, fortement fumée et bien assaisonnée, et où son jus est équilibré pour une bouchée juteuse; l'ambiance chaleureuse et le service, parfois personnalisé, ajoutent à l'expérience, bien que certaines visites signalent un service plus lent lorsque la salle est bondée. Les accompagnements tels que les cornichons, la salade de chou et les frites sont souvent appréciés et le poutine ainsi que les hot dogs reçoivent des avis variés mais généralement positifs; quelques commentaires évoquent des portions plus petites ou des prix élevés et une certaine variabilité dans la texture de la viande. Dans l'ensemble, Lester's Deli est présenté comme un passage obligé pour les amateurs de viande fumée, offrant une saveur marquée, un lien fort avec le patrimoine culinaire de Montréal et une ambiance accueillante qui donne envie de revenir.
As a child growing up in Montreal in the fifties & sixties I would go to Lester's with my family as my grandparents lived around the corner on Querbes. I left Montreal after university .
Fast forward 50 years to today.
My wife & I are currently in Montreal visiting family & as I craved smoked meat, we decided for nostalgic reasons to go to Lester's for take out. Great decision.
We were greeted by the Alaina who is an absolute delight! So friendly & helpful. It was truly a pleasure telling her our story & listening to hers.
The story just keeps getting better, The giant smoked meat may have been the best I've ever had; certainly the biggest. The meat was perfect.
The karnatzel & the poutine were also as good as it gets.
We are going to buy a whole vacuum sealed brisket before leaving Montreal take it with us to Ontario.
Thank you Alaina! You are terrific!
Je suis dans le secteur pour le travail, & je ne connaissait pas ce resto. Quel découverte, vraiment délicieux, service super courtois & rapide, en 20 minutes j'étais ressorti bien satisfait de mon diner. Je vais revenir, meme si c'est un détour.
20 avr. 2026
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We went to Lester's Deli, a historic Montreal restaurant located in Outremont that has been serving traditional smoked meat sandwiches since 1951, & they are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. It is considered one of the top smoked meat spots in the city. We ordered the Smoked Meat Special & Smoked Meat Sandwich. The signature classic Montreal-style smoked meats were served with bread, yellow mustard, accompanied by a side of fries & whole dill pickles. It was a casual deli experience but the food tasted delicious & appetizing!
Tried this back to back after visiting Schwartz's & honestly loved it even more! The meat was smokier & to me had more flavour. The deli itself also had that historic diner feel. Highly recommend if you're visiting Montreal!
Got take out but now I really want to eat there too: staff is helpful, sweet & chatty & the smoked meat was delicious. Tangy cabbage salad & pickles were perfect sides, both home made as well.
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
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?
9 janv. 2026
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Super bon service, jovial, rapide ainsi que nourriture délicieuse! Les assiettes sont vraiment généreuses & le smoke meat vaut le détour! Je recommande chaudement!
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.
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One of Montreal landmarks. Delicious sandwich. Chopped liver is incredible. Well worth a visit.
Coming out from BC for a visit I had to get my smoke meat fix. Been to all the usual spots & now craved that'authentic' deli vibe. Look no further than Lester's.
Lester's Deli in Outremont is the kind of place that feels like it's been part of the neighborhood's heartbeat for generations-& for good reason. With over 65 years of history, this family-run spot delivers not just food, but a slice of Montreal's deli tradition with heart & hospitality.
We stopped in for a light lunch & were instantly charmed by the retro vibe: walls lined with memorabilia, a buzzing counter, & staff who treat you like an old friend. It's the kind of place where you settle in & feel time slow down.
Our meal was simple but superb. The smoked salmon was silky & rich, served with just the right balance of salt & smoke-no frills, just quality. The roasted turkey was tender & flavorful, sliced thick & piled generously. & the pickle? Crisp, tangy, & exactly what you want alongside deli classics. It's the kind of trio that reminds you how satisfying honest, well-made food can be.
Whether you're craving Montreal's famous smoked meat or something a little lighter like we did, Lester's delivers. It's not just about the food-it's about the feeling. A place where tradition meets comfort, & every bite tells a story.
7 oct. 2025
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Thank you for the overnight delivery to White Rock, BC.
I missed this so much from my time in Montreal & while delivery made this a pricy sandwich, it was worth every penny.
en se qui me concerne le lester s deli la viande fumé 5 étoile encore mieux que celui que tout le monde adore schwartz sur st laurent lester s au resto ou a l épicerie toujours parfait the best
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Wr were told their smoked meat & food was comparable if not better than Schwartz's. We wanted to do the test ourselves. It was delicious & the staff was specially the chef were kind, witty & interactive. We come from Florida & smoke meat is our treat as there is nowhere better than Mtl!
I ordered a smoked meat sandwich with mustard, fries, & pickles. Absolutely delicious. Not fatty or stringy as often seen with corned beef. Pleasant service & atmosphere in or out.
Dropped by for a smoked meat sandwich. Had been years since I had actually sat in the restaurant. I usually pick up or get delivery. We were warmly greeted by the young lady behind the counter & told to grab any seat. Then Ashley & her team gave us excellent service. We were expertly guided through the menu to make sure we ordered correctly as there are several subtle differences in the menu options when it comes to sandwiches. I ordered the Super deluxe platter which included a drink, dill pickle, a frie & the large sandwich with 3/4's of a pound of meat. The sandwich was delicious except I ordered it fatty & I found it very lean as compared to a fatty at Schwartz's. The fries were not great as they were soggy & probably fried in oil that wasn't to temp. My wife's Cole slaw was delicious as was her meat platter. Loved the nostalgic feeling of eating in as it brings me back to a bygone era. All in all a yummy treat with a couple of easily'fixable' issues. Could easily be 5 stars. Recommended.
Stepping inside feels like walking into a slice of local history-the walls adorned with photos, the friendly chatter of regulars, & that unmistakable aroma of freshly smoked meat drifting from the counter.
The service was warm & welcoming, the kind that makes you feel less like a customer & more like a guest in someone's home. I ordered their classic smoked meat sandwich, & it was everything I'd hoped for: tender, perfectly seasoned meat piled high on fresh rye bread, with just enough mustard to tie it all together. The portion was generous, the flavors bold, & every bite felt like a celebration of Montreal's deli tradition.
What I especially enjoyed was how authentic & unpretentious the whole experience was. It's a place where locals & tourists mingle easily, united by a shared love for great food. If you're exploring Montreal, Lester's Deli is not just a meal stop-it's a delicious piece of the city's cultural fabric that you shouldn't miss.
