Overview

Founded in 1928 by Reuben Schwartz, a Jewish immigrant from Romania, Schwartz's Deli has become an iconic Montreal institution. Known for its traditional Montreal-style smoked meat, the deli has maintained the same recipes and smoking techniques for nearly a century. The restaurant's popularity has grown to legendary status, with constant lines out the door and celebrity visitors including Celine Dion, who once co-owned the establishment. Schwartz's is considered the quintessential Montreal food experience, serving its famous smoked meat on rye bread with mustard in a no-frills, authentic deli atmosphere.