Ira's Deli - Winnipeg

Closest thing in Winnipeg to a NY style deli. Reuben is the best in the city. Matzo ball soup is awesome. Can’t beat the cookies either. Can soft drinks are a bit of a let down. Would love real sodas here for lunch.

Hidden in a deep dark basement at the bottom of a cement staircase near the end of Lombard Ave lies the den of the Ira.<br/ I used to frequent Ira's when I worked on Lombard. We often went as a group from the office for their various specials. We had a guy that would always call and notify everyone of what was the special of the day and groups would head over for lunch. <br/ <br/ I've also been with friends and by myself occasionally. <br/ <br/ The food is always really good and I am a huge fan of their pasta salad.  <br/ <br/ I was just there a few weeks ago and I'm glad to see they are still doing their Friday perogy special 5 years later. <br/ <br/ I have also occasionally eaten off the menu (though the special is usually really tempting).  <br/ <br/ The prices are reasonable and in line or lower than everything else in the area.<br/ <br/ Would recommend you try it if you have never been.

Ventilation. I used to frequent this deli when I worked in the area. The falafel was my favourite (when it was on special)... but I used to avoid going in to stay or pick up my food, because even a minute or two inside would leave my clothes and hair smelling like grease for the rest of the day. <br/ <br/ Hopefully they have fixed this?

I've catered many business lunches with Ira's and the folks at work always love them.<br/ <br/ The Matzo call soup is always the star of the show   very tasty. <br/ <br/ Sandwiches are always thick and fresh. Unlike many places, their egg salad is actually SEASONED with salt and pepper, compared to the bland cr*p you get at most other places.

Just excellent. We attended for an early lunch. Service was prompt and friendly. We were seated promptly. The aura was laid back and clean.<br/ <br/ The food was excellent including a home made red velvet cake.<br/ <br/ We will return soon. Recommended.