Zytynsky's Deli
Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie · 3350 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1X 1G5, Canada
Tender, flavourful smoked meat sandwiches anchored by house-made sausages and warm hospitality that turns first-time visitors into regulars.
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Best Smoked Meat in Montreal
The best smoked meat in Montreal. The legendary Schwartz's queue, neighbourhood deli institutions, hand-cut briskets, classic rye sandwiches, and the city's defining dish.
Five picks
Les Aliments Felix Mish
Sud-Ouest · 1903 Rue Jolicoeur, Montréal, QC H4E 1X3, Canada
Juicy, house-smoked brisket sandwiches at $13 with tax, cooked fresh daily by two warm owners in a tiny Sud-Ouest shop.
Reuben's Deli and Steakhouse
Downtown · 1116 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 1H5, Canada
Cheesecake, steaks & smoked meat sandwiches are the stars at this casual eatery with marquee lights.
La Vieille Europe
Plateau · 3855 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1X9, Canada
Popular gourmet grocery store featuring cured meats & cheeses, plus unique local & imported goods.
Le Beau Marché
Downtown · 366 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T9, Canada
Thoughtfully curated French and Quebec specialty foods, bold coffee, and fresh sandwiches draw visitors back repeatedly to this expanded Downtown spot.
Local pick
Snowdon Deli
Côte-des-Neiges - Notre-Dame-de-Grâce · 5265 Bd Décarie, Montréal, QC H3W 3C2, Canada
A local favourite that has been serving some of the city's most consistent and tender smoked meat since 1946.
Montreal smoked meat is the city's answer to New York pastrami, but with its own identity. Beef brisket is cured in a spice blend heavy on pepper, coriander, and garlic, then smoked low and slow and steamed before serving. The standard order is a smoked meat sandwich on rye bread with yellow mustard. Ask for it medium-fat for the best flavour. Schwartz's on Saint-Laurent has been the benchmark since 1928 and the line is part of the experience. But Montreal has several other delis that deserve equal attention, some with no line at all and arguably better sandwiches.