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!
Les avis sur Lester's Deli convergent vers une image d'institution montréalai se où l'ambiance rétro et l'accueil chaleureux renforcent le plaisir de manger. Le smoked meat est souvent décrit comme tendre et savoureux, avec des accompagnements maisons comme les cornichons, la salade de chou et les frites qui complètent le plat, et la poutine est régulièrement saluée. Le service est globalement apprécié pour sa gentillesse et son efficacité, même si certains commentaires signalent des périodes de surcharge, des variations selon l'équipe et des prix parfois jugés élevés pour la taille des portions. L'expérience est aussi saluée pour son authenticité, son cadre qui donne l'impression d'un voyage dans le temps et pour le côté convivial et familial du lieu, ce qui pousse souvent les visiteurs à revenir. En somme, Lester's Deli est présenté comme l'une des meilleures adresses pour le smoked meat à Montréal, avec des retours enthousiastes et l'envie de revenir.
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!
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.
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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.
Lester's is a must try if you're visiting Montreal! We live nearby & have visited multiple times over the years & have always had great service & great food. Without spoiling it, the staff played their famous prank on my mom when she came to visit & we still laugh about it. The restaurant itself has tons of cool memorabilia & has that vintage vibe that you won't find elsewhere. I highly recommend the super deluxe smoked meat sandwich combo & a Stewart's orange pop to finish it off!
Lester's is my all time favourite smoked meat sandwich in Mtl & for good reason! Piled high, the side pickles, the family vibe, all of it is perfection! 10/10 no notes!
We got the smoke meat sandwich & pickles. Both were too salty, the smoke meat texture felt like cheap deli meat. No bueno at all. Service & vibe were very good.
The staff were so helpful here when we didn't know what to order for our picnic. Very kind people work here. & the food was good, but after eating at Katz's in NYC, it's hard to order smoked meats anywhere else. But it was tasty. Loved the old timey vibe here. Would return for a bite at a table outside for great people watching.
Great stop on our visit to Montreal. I preferred Lester's smoked meat sandwich over Schwartz's, for what it's worth. The inside had a nice old-school vibe & the owners & employees were all very friendly & accommodating. We visited on a Monday around noon & there was no wait.
We had smoked meat, fries, pickles, Poutine, cheese cake & coffee. ALL SUPERB! the vibe is awesome, a real Montreal style deli. The meat is the best in Montreal!
