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La Banquise Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
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La Banquise

La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
OPENOpen 24Hrs
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Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)PoutineBurgersRegionalBreakfastSaladsVegetarianVegan Options

About

La Banquise, originally a small ice-cream shop, first opened its doors in May 1968. In fall of the same year, its founder, local fireman Pierre Barsalou, decided to transform the enterprise into a 24-hour snack bar. At the time it specialized in exceptionally good hot-dogs and great fries. Poutine first appeared on the menu at the start of the 80s and originally just two varieties were offered, classic and Italian. However, in response to repeated requests from very satisfied customers, the restaurant’s poutine varieties quickly multiplied. Today we offer no less than 25 different types of poutine. Today, La Banquise remains a family business. Mr. Barsalou’s youngest daughter Annie took over in the 1990s along with her partner Marc Latendresse. Together, they maintain both the tradition of quality and the excellent reputation of the La Banquise Restaurant. In summer 2006, La Banquise underwent major renovations and a much larger dining area was made available. 40 years on, La Banquise is now much more than a simple snack bar or poutine joint. Today it is also a warm, friendly venue where customers can enjoy micro-brewery beers, a complete menu du jour and excellent breakfasts. So here’s to you, our loyal customers, the night owls, the groups of friends, the workers, students, families and more, because all of you have contributed to shaping and enriching the success story that is La Banquise today. Many, many thanks.

Details

Our Specialties

Poutine

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Interac, ATM machine
We are located near Lafontaine Park. Gift Certificates available.
Paying parking across the street and free parking on the side street of restaurant.
30 seats.
5★
68%
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18%
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7%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

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on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-23
5★
68%
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18%
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Review Summary

La Banquise is widely recognized as a Montreal institution, celebrated for its extensive menu of creative poutine variations and generous portion sizes. While the restaurant is incredibly popular and frequently experiences long wait times and a lively, crowded atmosphere, many visitors find the high-quality food, fresh ingredients, and authentic taste worth the effort. The staff generally receives praise for being friendly and efficient, even during busy periods, though some guests note that the tight seating and occasional noise levels are part of the bustling experience. Whether stopping by for a classic version or trying a specialty, most patrons consider it a must-visit destination for those seeking a quintessential dining experience in the city.
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A La Banquise poutine always hits the spot. I have visited several times & definitely have developed some favourites.
The paul pogo is always fun & my newest favourite is La scooby with fried pickles & garlic sauce.
You can easily choose to take out your food. If you dine in just note that you can't have alcoholic drinks on the patio.

Jul 20, 2026
on Google

La Banquise absolutely lived up to the hype! The poutine was delicious & tasted like the authentic Quebec experience we were looking for. We visited around 11 p.m. & were seated right away, which was a nice surprise. The service was quick & friendly, & everything came out fast despite how busy the restaurant is known to get. We honestly have nothing bad to say-it was a great experience from start to finish. If you're visiting Montreal, this is definitely a spot worth checking out!

Jul 18, 2026
on Google

Best poutine tried their shootout & fred callou best in the town no doubt if you are doing pickup call them 40 minutes advance so busy always packed friendly service.

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

The place wasn't busy when we went there. We easily found a place to sit.
The food was okay. But staffs were not friendly. The menu is in french & we couldn't comunicate well as I couldnt speak & understand French.
I was very disappointed when I ordered a burger for my child & they brought out a chicken sandwich instead, without letting us know they didn't have burgers available.

Jul 1, 2026
on Google

Expect a long wait. The food is good for the price. A little less on the salty side. The fries need more salt. Very weird they gave the poutine on plate over a bowl like most places. Burger isn't worth it. Strictly go for poutine. Very tight sitting.

Jun 30, 2026
on Google

Definitely worth the hype. The small portion is HUGE, I can't imagine how big the large would be. It's enough to feed 2-3 people. I got La T-Rex poutine. 🦖 Amazing quality of food & friendly service!

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

Who the hell pays $35 for poutine?!? Dry fries with a spoon of gravy for tourists who don't even know what poutine is. Girl run

Jun 13, 2026
on Google

Very good experience. Best poutine i had in long time. Their chicken (grilled & fried is halal) & their smoked meat is kosher. The gravy is vegetarian. Their fries were fresh & crispy, the cheese & gravy tasted amazing. Good protions for the price & many options/toppings available. They have a nice menu of non poutine stuff too!

Staff was super friendly & as its open 24h there wasnt much wait when we arrived. It got busy by lunch time! Highly recommend this spot when in montreal

Jun 13, 2026
on Google

BEST POUTINE RESTAURANT IN MONTREAL 👑👑

1- The vibe is good, you can hear your friends
2- The service is fast & easy
3- The food is very fresh & delicious, very generous portions La Elvis, Le T-Rex, La Scooby
4- Affordable price even with tip

Jun 6, 2026
on Google

Beautiful place, & friendly people

Jun 6, 2026
on Google