Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Montreal
70 restaurant menus in Montreal, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Friendly staff, they offer a great service and pleasant conversation. Dinner style restaurant, ranging from breakfast meals, fast food to pasta or..."
Charlotte Demers Landry
"Food was amazing and the cost was very fair. The service was very welcoming and the portions were huge! I would definitely go again in a..."
Simon Tse
"Great selection of food. Good prices for old Montreal. Good..."
Carol Mckeown
"So tasty and service was..."
Natalia Rainey
"Nice old vintage environment with personable, friendly staff. The food is comforting, excellent on a cold day and is simple. You won't find any..."
Nicholas Ponari
"Well located restaurant close to Old Montreal. It has a very varied menu. Greeted at the door by a welcoming hostess. Served promptly, I was offered..."
Charles Tawa
"Awesome food! Great service, food came right away. Really nice place for anything you could want for breakfast. So many choices. Definitely check it..."
"This place doesn't need much reviews . It's a Montreal classic . The food is good , portions are decent . Montrealers love the place. So It's always..."
Niaz
"This place has a lot of history and reputation. I finally got here to try some smoked meat but at 10:45 they weren't serving lunch. I managed to get..."
Tmoski
"Visiting Montreal on a quick layover and was recommended Reubens so I could visit St Catherine's St and Old Montreal. Huge plate of food came out..."
Hypsochromic
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Saudifooodie
"These folks have some serious Montreal smoked meat! Here's a sandwich which is delicious an will stick to your ribs! I doubt you're walking away..."
Shawn Freer
"Huge portions, so be prepared to eat. They literally give you a mountain of fries with each sandwich meal. The BBQ Jack Daniels short rib cheese melt..."
That Girl
"Huge portions! Be prepared to eat when you come here. The sandwiches are huge, and packed with meat. I had the super sandwich - it was packed high..."
Hoxjennifer
"This restaurant is one that I go when I need comfort food in Montreal. They have some great salads and entrees that are well portioned and priced. As..."
Allermanger
"Best reuben sandwich in montreal, awesome cheesecake and carrot..."
Alex Pantis
"Great Smoked Meat. While not the best Montreal smoked meat I have ever eaten, it was very close! Reuben's contains a traditional delicatessen..."
Christian Giaconi-Bonaguro
"Great staff. Great staff and servers, open kitchen, handsome..."
Tequila Mockingbird
"Reuben poutine is..."
Thepickyeater
"Old school diner. Amazing potatoe skins. Good..."
Meagan Jett
"Nice. We went in for breakfast specifically so I could try a Montreal bagel. Wanting to go all out, I got one with lox, cream cheese, and the works..."
KC C And D
"Good food and value. Dinner entrees were very god and well priced. Service was pleasant and efficient. Also went there for breakfast and the items..."
Elso
"Great Lasagna. I love their lasagna, there's cheese everywhere, very meaty and..."
EOZyo
"Huge smoke meat sandwich. Had the Sauerkraut smoke meat sandwich and it was so yummy. THe combo was so perfect. The sandwich was huge, could not..."
Gotta Eat
"Great food. Huge portions though - need to share is a must unless you are extremely hungry. great location on saint catherine street near all of the..."
Olive875
"I went with a bunch of friends to celebrate my birthday at 888 Ste Catherine .... Had a great time... Friendly staff, great food, and a great deal..."
Liana Rose
"Went for breakfast and was pleasantly suprised by the large portions and reasonable prices. Standard fare of eggs and homefries delivered hot and..."
JP
"Everything tasted great. The service was fast. The famous smoked meat had a more subtle flavor than I expected, but still tasty nonetheless. The..."
Remysaurus
"When in Montréal, a visit to an institution like Reubens is a must. It was Grand Prix weekend, and to our surprise, there wasn’t a wait.
That..."
Marc Gagnon
"Loved the authentic western vibe, food was also great. But the highlight was our server, Gregory. He was friendly, had plenty of interesting stories,..."
Barun Sarkar
"Food was amazing. Got 2 platters to share for 3 of us. Highly..."
Matt
"So good. Reuben’s smoked meat is far and away the best smoked meat you can get. If you prefer, do yourself a favour and order it fatty. It melts in..."
Mike Girardin
"Great place to have dinner but what stood out for me was their amazing desserts and their cheesecake. It's one of the best I've ever had. Whenever we..."
"Lightning fast and outstanding service. The staff was approachable and so friendly. Thank you for making my first foodie experience in Montreal one..."
Mary Burns
"Great deli with friendly service and excellent smoked meat, latkas, chopped liver, and matzah ball..."
Susan Mielke
"The best I have had and will go back here everytime I travel to Montreal!!!! The best atmosphere, amazing food and absolutely loved the staff!!!!!!..."
Leigh Anne Miller
"Great smoked meat! Friendly servers! Dining at a piece of Montreal history...doesn't get much..."
Dominic Varvaro
"Fantastic service and great food Loved the Matzo Ball soup. !!! Smoked meat was..."
Kerry Anderson
"Best deli smoke meat in town and best matsa meatball soup just across the street from that famous smoke meat place with the huge..."
Francine Lessard
"No line up when we got there. Fast, friendly service. Delicious Montreal smoked meat on fresh rye with garlicy coleslaw, French fries and a good..."
Karen Kowalsky Czovek
"Juste WOW!!! J'avais envie d'y passer la soirée à manger... Le smoked meat fond dans la bouche,..."
Sébastien Marion
"You can wait in a long line across the street or sit right down for awesome Smoke Meat, salami, and poutine at the Main. Leonard Cohen couldn't have..."
Pat Ebers
"I went to Main Deli just prior to the new normal. They have a compact menu and a cheerful staff serving excellent Smoked meat sandwich (meat is..."
Abhishek Ghosh
"The smoked meat was tender and very tasty! Portions were generous and service was attentive. They have a very nice patio out front and was an..."
Suxors
"I was by myself on Monday evening and I had a car, so I headed to the Plateau for some dinner. I had already been to Schwartz's Deli a few years ago,..."
Lunny
"I wanted poutine and my date wanted a smoked meat sandwich. He said "I know a good place" and when i saw the line up at Schwartz's I said "I hope..."
Sapna Patel
"4.5/5 for Main Delicatessen and Steakhouse. If you ask Montrealers where the best smoked meat in town can be found most people will tell you that..."
Erika Golem
"3 of 4 stars (good, casual dining).. (see explanation of ratings below)This is virtually right across the street from the more famous..."
Pink Freud
"I loved my smoke meat sandwich. fries and coleslaw were delish. Wanted to try everything on the menu, lots of choices. Service is kinda slow, I guess..."
Sandra Bee
"Great late-night spot on the Main. The smoked meat is miles better than the stuff you have to wait for across the street at Schwartz's, although..."
Marge
"Better than Schwartz's. One of Montreal's best kept secrets is that the best smoked meat sandwich* is to be found not at the world-famous Schwartz's,..."
Juhani
"Delicious. I have Eatan at Shwartz deli before and this place by far is more superior with the flavour of their meet and their poutine! We even..."
Maryk
"Yohan is the man. Love the main, great smoke meat and a Montreal..."
Got-tha Munchies
"Great diner food. We had dinner here after a long Sunday sight-seeing and it was perfect. The smoked-meat burgers were to die for, great fries, a..."
Alex Tait
"Best smoked meat in tow! Juicy and tasty, way better than..."
Louis
"Better than the place across the street. All the hardcore Montrealers know it, the smoked meat is better, and you don't have to line..."
Steeve McCauley
"Very comparable to THE place. When I dont feel like fighting the crowds I stop here and I am always satisfied. The cole slaw is fantastic and the..."
Herb
"Always delicious and perfect deli atmosphere. Try the soups and hamburgers for a change of pace from smoked meat. An ideal place to take your..."
Aviva Shiller
"No line of tourist. This was across the street from the other famous "smoked meat" place. We enjoyed every bite from the large pickle to the smoked..."
Brian
"Main.... Schwartzs was busy with a line out the door so this place was across the street. No line and a table right away. Maybe the other place is..."
Rolf Lydecker
"Très bon smoked meat. J'ai très apprécié mon repas à ce restaurant. Ça donne vraiment un atmosphère casse-croûte, mais le service est bien..."
Deacon Frost
"Delicious and with none of the hassle. I love Schwartz's. I love the Main. I find them both almost identical. Therefore if Schwartz's has a lineup, I..."
Duckdown
"The ideal alternative to Schwartz. Fine smoked meat and French fries (not undercooked as is so often the case). Service is quick and efficient...."
Rv Eulacia
"My favorite hamburger is served at the main. Ask for a Main burger and you will get between two hot pieces of bread: one nice Beef patty covered by..."
RUY BLAS
"A bit more than year ago, I had my first fresh Schwartz’s deli…and if you ask me what I thought of it, I can’t recall much. It says much,..."
Zuuchini
"And going down a freeway eating a smoked meat sandwich from Peter Varvaro's original recipe made me especially..."
Road Tips
"... the smoked meat inclusion. I'll say that the mixture of ingredients meshed well together. I never had to fight the burger. The smoked meat was..."
"I love Chez Nick - great bustling atmosphere, delicious food, and absolutely top-notch service. My favourite items are the vegetarian club sandwich..."
Julia Smith
"Comfort food. Comfort staff. Comfort atmosphere. The best of the best. Chez Nick is a..."
Anne Mackay
"Awesome quality of food! More than just a diner, well presented plates, great atmosphere and..."
"My friend Alex convinced me (I mean, come on, how much convincing do I need to go to a new restaurant?) to try Les délices de l'île Maurice last..."
Eating Out Montreal
"Amazing service, vibrant colour in the food, good amount of food, excellent soup and good quality of food (clean and fresh), real home cooking style...."
Rawr
"A true delight. Amazing atmosphere! We went there for dinner one night and ended up dancing the night away with the owners. Very warm and welcoming..."
Ralu
"Great experience, great price. You can stay there for 2 hours with a 5 course meal. Small but very charming dining room. Small restaurant charm with..."
Benjamin lajoie
"This is a very nice family run restaurant. It is not a very big, so it might not always be easy to get a table. I suggest that you make a reservation..."
Nelson Seto
"I’ve been going there for the past 15 years. Never disappoints!! Absolutely delicious and great value. Incredible home cooked mauricien food and..."
Valerie Langlois
"One of the most delicious meals I've had in a long time! The service was quite slow, but to be fair we were a large group and the restaurant was..."
Jim McIntyre
"Last time I came to eat at this location was over 10yrs ago. It is just as good as I remembered it to be. Table d'hôte is amazing, 5 courses for..."
M. D
"Awesome place for Mauritian food in Montréal! Felt very welcomed and the usual warmth from the island, felt at home. First time visiting and meeting..."
Ash Alleear
"The food was delicious and the portions are generous. Try it you won't..."
Vanessa Bassole
"A lovely local restaurant that seems to be family-owned. The food is always lovely and the service is nice. I particularly enjoy the coconut shrimp..."
Peter Wilson
"The food wasn't *amazing*, but for me the overall experience was a well deserved 5 stars.
The place is cozy and colorful. Service is very friendly...."
Julien
"Just incredible, I would give 6 stars if I could. This restaurant is a hidden gem in Verdun. The food is amazing, service is kind and attentive and..."
"Absolutely the best Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich I have ever eaten. I chose the lean cut and it was "melt in your mouth" delicious. So good I took..."
Nicole Sutherland
"Just a had a smoke meat sandwich and Two pickles..let me tell you the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time.. even the pickles were awesome....and..."
Matthew Roches
"Got into Montréal and was waiting for our place to be ready so went here as a recommendation. The staff were inviting, the restaurant is full of..."
Brandon Bass
"Our first night in Montreal we were treated to a fantastic smoked meat sandwich At Lester’s Deli. Best smoked meat I have ever had!!! And also the..."
Brian Frank
"Talk about great service and great food, I had my 70th birthday this past weekend .I called and Bill explained how much I would need and he shipped..."
Michael Johnston
"Great place! Lucked out and beat the lunch rush! The staff and management were super friendly, and the classic smoked meat sandwich was..."
Will Joines
"A must stop when in Montreal. Feel like family when you walk in the door. Everybody is a local here! Must try the smoked meat sandwich, no brainer!..."
Ashley Carswell
"First stop on our Jewish food tour. Smoked meat, chopped liver etc. Highly recommend you stop here. Meet Mr. Billy the owner, he is a colorful..."
Shelley Goldberg Grossman Press
"Honestly besides food being great the service is best..."
Kathy Enright
"We have been to Montreal
3 times and eaten at Schwartz's. Today we had the real thing at Lester's! Delicious, clean, and the nicest people. We are..."
Dory Ellen Fish
"Best smoked meat in town and the friendliest staff..."
David Turner
"Great service, authentic, local atmosphere, delicious..."
"Quite a classy hot dogs joint the toasted was..."
Alain Gauvin
"le lendemain de brosse j'allait toujours i déjeuner et il fons le meilleur fiche en chip en..."
Michel Labelle
"Best classic poutine and spaghetti gratine ! Such a good cheat meal
You are missing out..."
Viki Despo
"Meilleur place a gras..."
Cirrhose Du Foie
"meilleur poutine en..."
Pat Shearing
"Bon, on a tous un endroit préféré pour manger de la "junk food". J'en ai découvert 2 l'année dernière, dont le Mont-Royal Hot Dog. Je suis..."
Orchidee153
"Forget la banquise! You don't need 50 types of poutines when the best is at Mont Royal Hot Dog! Been here many times, always delicious! I like the..."
Pheesh
"A classic Montreal diner. Simple, reliably delicious diner food, generous portions, two kinds of Boreale on tap. No fancy poutines, but ones piled..."
Juhani
"No shreeded cheese on the poutine, the real squweeke thing, no fancy poutine like la banquise but no line up and delightful, don't know about the..."
Mat Mc
"I moved 2 streets away from Mont Royal and eat there for the 5 days. Great hot..."
Allan Thompson
"The taste was good as it included the hot dog coleslaw, which reminded me of the kind I could get near home. The issue was the bottom bun because I..."
"Amazing. Honestly, the best place for a fresh sub. The meat (only cold cuts) is cut right in front of you, as well as cheese or whatever else you put..."
"To celebrate my dad's 87'th Bday, he wanted smoked meat. Jarry smoked meat to the rescue with take-out and man o man, there's still some leftover;..."
Frank Piccolo
"In my youth , it was like a get together. No matter wich night , always ending up at jarry's .Best smoke meat poutine. Point final! Today still is..."
Mike Verrelli
"I love everything about this place. The food, the service. I don't go as often as I would like to, but every time I go I really enjoy..."
Frankie Shore
"la derniere que javais ete la cetais ya plus de 10 ans,, cé trop bon , pizza all dressed with smoked meat ..ca pas changer,,lavantage est ya pas..."
Marcel Loignon
"C est bon mais en plus !!! En savourant sa te rappel des souvenirs ! !! Pas grand monde qui a pas goûté au meilleur smoke meat en ville....."
Jean Yves Bouthillier
"Love the fact it's open 24/7. Great choices of food items and poutines. I took a poutine with minced beef and mushrooms, and it was okay, just a..."
Misha
"I loved this place. The taste is amazing. But looking at the pictures i thought the portions were bigger but i guess not. I had the smoked meat..."
The Foodie
"I enjoyed my dish, the lean smoked meat platter. Prices are okay, portions are decent. A friend had the smoked meat club and it looked amazing. My..."
Nadia Signore
"This place is good if you want a quick snack for a decent price. There smoked meat is very good. They have a big variety in there menu, and there..."
Greco
"Let’s be honest, when one visits Jarry Smoked Meat, they don’t come for the burger. The fact that you can get a decent smoked meat sandwich any..."
Mr. Lew's Great Burger Search
"The Smoked Meat Pizza here is incredible.. I ate here about a year ago. Im from Ontario but I have been going to Montreal at least once a year for..."
Philip Tsarnas
"Great smoked meat. Consistently good not like..."
"Two words people...., Jarry poutine!!!!! The best thing ever when you've been out drinking all night And just got kicked out of the club cause it's..."
Cynthiabt
"One of the best smoked meat joints in town...open 24/7, great service!! Breakfast is good here too! ------Recently visited this..."
Lem66ieux
"Top Three Montreal Smoked Meat. One of the oldest smoke meat joints to go to open 24/7 as others too. Can never go wrong with Jarrys smoked meat. 2..."
Jonny V
"I can't believe there aren't any reviews yet. This place is the best. Open 24 hours. Smoked meat poutine..."
"What do u expect? Cheezy ass place - who cares!!!! It's always open it's reliable - good bang for your buck. Peace and Bon..."
Martin
"A classic!. This restaurant has everything I want: good food, good choices, good price and good portions! Ideal from breakfast up to late night..."
Antoine D
"Cheap, fast and GOOD..."
JasMc_
"Super good..... The american poutine. or pizza ... or the cheeseburgers on the grill... or the chicken alfredo pastas... surf n turn... whatever ITS..."
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