Renzo Sandwich is a sandwich shop located in the heart of the Mile End, at the corner of Fairmount and Saint-Laurent. We serve hearty, gourmet sandwiches made with artisanal Italian ciabatta bread — from the Classic Sub to the Turkey Club, the Mortadella-Artichoke, the Renzo Chicken, the Corned Beef, the Cubano… and many other delicious creations.
Across numerous reviews, Renzo Sandwich is described as a standout Montreal spot for big, hearty subs made with fresh bread and generous fillings. Lovers of the place praise the bold flavors and solid balance in classics like the Philly cheesesteak, mortadella artichoke, roast beef Italian, cubano, the Renzo chicken, and the turkey club, though some sandwiches vary in quality and notes about too much sauce or underseasoned meat appear. The bread is repeatedly highlighted as crusty and soft, a big factor in the overall positive impression, and portions are noted as substantial, sometimes massive. The vibe is warm and retro, and service is often fast and friendly, with takeout a strong option for busy days, though peak times can mean waits or crowded seating. Value is seen as fair to high given portion size and ingredients, with many calling it the best sandwich spot in Montreal, while a few feel certain items miss the mark and the atmosphere cannot fully compensate. Desserts such as tiramisu and key lime pie receive praise and add to the overall experience. Taken together, the reviews present Renzo as a must-try destination that excites aficionados, while acknowledging occasional inconsistency and practical downsides like seating limits and service during rushes.
We stopped there by chance & I ordered Philly cheesesteak. Well, I understand that steak is so expensive these days, but that doesn't justify to use the lowest quality of beef to serve your customers, even the marinating tastes weird!
They'd rather remove Philly cheesesteak from the menu or rename the sandwich, or use real steak & higher the price.
However I will give another chance for other sandwiches but definitely not the so called Philly cheesesteak.
Feb 28, 2026
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Difficile de réinventer … une sandwich.
Mais visiblement, le défi a été relevé par Renzo Sandwich.
Nous avons tout simplement adoré le sandwich au steak Philly, comme on dit au Québec c'était « sur la coche » !!
Une quantité très généreuse de steak avec une sauce succulente. Bonne à s'en lécher les doigts. J'ose dire qu'il s'agit du meilleur sandwich steak Philly que j'ai pu goûter dans ma vie.
J'étais tenté par chacun des éléments qu'il y avait sur le menu , tous les combinaisons d'ingrédients pour chacune des sandwiches me semblait bien calculer pour donner une expérience différente à chaque visite.
Le service est rapide & très efficace, tous les employés étaient souriant, & semblaient même s'amuser derrière le comptoir, ce qui crée une belle atmosphère général pour la salle à manger.
Je vous remercie pour ce délicieux repas, & je vais certainement revenir goûter à chacun des sandwiches lors de mes pauses dîner !
After watching an influencer's review, I decided to pay this establishment a visit. I ordered a no.2 (Philly Cheesesteak), a no.4 (Cubano), & a no.6 (Roast Beek Italian).
Staff is in-tune with one another like a well-oiled machine. They are respectful. They all make efforts to keep their work area clean. Bravo!
As stated on the menu, the Philly Cheesesteak is VERY messy. Delicious. Nowhere as good as the real Philly deal, mind you, but worthy.
The Cubano was meh. The mixture of ingredients didn't sit well with my tastebuds. It wasn't bad, no, but if I ever visit this place again, I won't be ordering it again.
The Roast Beef Italian was the best of all three sandwiches. The horseradish mayo wasn't my favorite, but at least I tried it & will know for next time.
Prices are reasonable as their sandwiches are LOADED with ingredients. Parking can be a real PITA so prepare yourself mentally before visiting this place.
I'm so glad to know about this place! I hope they are one of the places that will stay for a long long time! I saw a lot of complaints about the philly cheesesteak but I loved it! I do hope there's more onion that banana peppers tho. The poulet caesar was normal for me. I love the ambiance. I can't wait to go back & try the roast beef!
Excellent service, délicieux sandwichs, nous avons bien aimé le classique Philly cheasesteak, mais gros coup de coeur pour le mortadelle & artichaut :-)
Dec 16, 2025
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Shout out to everyone at Renzo this is a sandwich place the city was waiting for many choices I would say my top 3 would be corn beef, Philly cheese but they are alll very good
It was my 4th time trying Renzo & it was my 4th time being disapointed. At least this time, it didn't take 30 mins to get my sandwich ready.
This time i got the cheesesteak philly. The meat is ok. But what's up with all the marinated peppers? There is so much of those, that they take over how the sandwich taste. The cheese was some cheap cheese wiz. Not the standard provolone you would expect on a cheesesteak philly.
I will also talk about the size of the sandwiches themselves.. They are simply too big. They completely empty the bread & keep a super thin layer of crust & overfill it with the meat & condiment. Now, i know, i know, people usually complain there is not enough stuff in sandwiches most time. But i'm talking about balance here. Less is more should apply here.
I guess it's on me again this time & after 4 try, i know i saldy won't be going back.
I was super excited when i heard it was a club sandwich place.. but i guess it's just over hyped.
Very disappointing. Not horrible, but disappointing. I ordered the italian roast beef. The bread itself was fresh & delicious however there was so much unseasoned shredded lettuce that it made my entire sandwich flavorless. The meat was also cold which isn't what comes to mind when you order a roast beef sandwich. My friends enjoyed their Renzo Sandwich, the chicken was crunchy, however also mentioned it was under seasoned. They said of all, the Philly Cheesesteak was the best.
Ça en vaut pas la peine / not worth it. Mon ami & moi avons pris le sandwich Philly cheesesteak & poulet Buffalo. Le Philly cheesesteak était correct, mais rien d'incroyable. Celui au poulet Buffalo goûtait comme un junior au poulet plus fancy. Ça goûtait plus la mayo & la laitue que la sauce Buffalo.
Si vous trouvez que ça vaut 20$ pour ces sandwichs là vous avez trop d'argent à dépenser & devriez faire un don à Moisson Montréal à la place.
Sep 9, 2025
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Prometteur mais déçu. Je reviendrai réessayer car ça devrait facilement être un 4 étoile mais c'est dommage:
- Phillycheese steak: très sucré & la sauce fromagère ne fait pas du tout la job. C'est gras & manque de texture. L'absence de fromage fondu dedans fait vraiment défaut je trouve que ça rééquilibrerait bcp mieux le sandwich
- Cubano: on vous vend du chimichurri mais en fait c'est apparement le porc qui est cuit dedans. Résultat aucune sauce dans le sandwich à part une épaisseur de moutarde. Porc coupé très finement façon charcuterie & non rôti donc pas juteux ça n'aide pas c'est bcp trop sec.
La sauce Renzo (vendue 10$ la grande bouteille) est super bonne. Pourquoi ne pas en mettre dans vos sandwichs à défaut…
Staff sympa & pour le coup service rapide malgré qu'il y avait bcp de monde.
We visited Renzo's as part of our Montreal Sandwich Challenge & it was the perfect way to kick things off! 🥪 The sandwich was absolutely delicious - packed with flavor & super fresh ingredients. We loved the Italian-inspired touches like mortadella with a unique Montreal twist.
Eli ordered the Philly Cheesesteak & I got the Cubano. We loved the fresh ingredients, the crunchiness, bread, sandwich size, staff was very welcoming & helpful to make our choice.
Even though it's a small spot, it's clean & welcoming, with a cool retro vibe that makes it stand out. If you visit during the summer, you can even take your sandwich to one of the nearby parks & enjoy it outdoors - which we totally recommend!
Definitely worth the lineup. We'll be back to try more from the menu! Still in doubt, check out our vlog about this place.
Pain tout mouillé & sandwich plutôt sans trop de saveur pour le phillycheese steak. Une dizaine de clients & autant de personnel; c'est pas possible que ça prenne 25 minutes pour être servi.
Jul 13, 2025
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been there 3 times in a week to 10 days never got my sandwich,,,,wanted roast beef they dont have . first time was a little late maybe 7 o clock no roast beef , no philly 2nd time no roast beef at about 7 30 3rd time about an hour ago no roast beef i say ill take a philly no onions as i cant eat them ,,sorry its made with them in it....pre made philly steak....guess im not going back 3 times u run out of the same thing in about a week ,,,prepare more but i dont care wont go back
