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La Banquise

La Banquise is known throughout the world for its famous poutines.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
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About us

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.

Our Specialties

Poutine

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We accept:  Interac, ATM machine

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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.
4.51304 ratings
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67%
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Reviews for La Banquise

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*as of 2026-04-23
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Review Summary

At La Banquise, poutine lovers will find a legendary range of toppings, from classic to inventive, piled high on crispy fries with squeaky cheese curds and savory gravy. Generous portions and a lively, welcoming atmosphere make it a go to spot for sharing or a hearty solo bite, with options from traditional to bold specialty poutines and even late night hours. The line often moves quickly and the staff are friendly and efficient, keeping the energy high and the experience memorable in Montreal. A true Montreal staple, it delivers comforting, craveable food that hits the spot after a day of exploring.
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Tophers
5.0

Great place , very busy , Staff is super friendly

Jul 19, 2024
on Google
Nicolas
5.0

Portions généreuses & pleines de saveurs. Service tres agréable & conviviale. Ambiance très sympathique

Jul 13, 2024
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GARCIA
5.0

Superbe carte de Poutine. Pour moi les meilleures poutines de toutes celles goutées dans la région de Québec. Service impeccable & rapide.

Jul 13, 2024
on Google
Sabine
5.0

Bon produit & accueil jovial.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google
Alexandre
5.0

Excellente poutine ! Grande variété pour tous les goûts.

Jul 12, 2024
on Google
Che
5.0

Une institution dans Montréal Le passage obligé pour manger de la poutine Grand choix ou les serveurs vous aident à choisir . Ils sont souriant, connaissant la carte Produit de qualité avec la question comment va être la digestion, parfait ! Je recommande

Jul 11, 2024
on Google
Mzoo
5.0

Un incontournable de Montréal pour son ambiance & surtout l'immense choix de poutine. Sûrement pas la meilleure de Montréal mais le large choix ravira tout le monde. Attention au monde bien sûr. Je recommande la scooby & la Taquise. Pas trop cher d'ailleurs & en grosse quantité.

Jul 11, 2024
on Google
Nizam
5.0

Holy smokes what a great place! The food was too much for me to eat but I'll finish it on the next shift! Thanks to the friendly staff who can keep a smile despite the busy & full restaurant! Definitely a must go-to if in Montreal! Update: The food was great on the second shift. Still remains a must go-to for me when in Montreal.

Jul 11, 2024
on Google
Sadaf
5.0

Totally worth the wait! The best poutine in Canada

Jul 10, 2024
on Google
Salma
5.0

C'était bon & rapide

Jul 10, 2024
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Swamynathan
5.0

Loved the food !

Jul 5, 2024
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Nick
5.0

Insanely busy place with yummy food especially their poutine is famous for a reason. They have multiple options with choices for everyone including vegan & vegetarian

Jul 5, 2024
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T
4.0

Per the guide the best place to get poutine. When you get to the restaurant there are two lines. On the left is takeout. On the right is for guests that want to be seated. The wait was not long. We were seated fairly quickly. The poutine was yummy but definitely had to share. It's a huge plate of fries drenched in gravy & curd cheese. Add whatever variety of toppings you need.. you can't come to Montreal & not try a poutine.

Jul 5, 2024
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Amir
5.0

One of the best poutines in Montreal

Jul 5, 2024
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Shreya
5.0

La Banquise was a top recommendation for trying the famous Quebec poutine. We went on an early Wednesday evening & thankfully did not see any wait times. From the get go the place had a distinctive style, the yellow exterior looks quite welcoming & the interiors have a life of their own. We got the Rachel to share & something to drink. It tasted amazing & I will definitely go back & try more things on the menu soon. They have some good vegetarian options on the too.

Jul 5, 2024
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Jason
5.0

Been here multiple times. So many great poutine options it's hard to choose. Yet to be disappointed.

Jul 4, 2024
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Chadwick
3.0

We had the traditional poutine & Italian poutine. They were average tasting. Not any better than any other restaurant. Not worth the wait. No parking onsite or on the street (street parking is reserved for area residents).

Jul 4, 2024
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William
4.0

Poutine excellente, service à emporter assez long (30 min)

Jul 3, 2024
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Nate
5.0

Delicious poutine in a delightful setting. Every employee we interacted with spoke English as well making it easy to order & their service was excellent.

Jul 3, 2024
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Vanessa
5.0

Service plutôt rapide considérant la quantité de monde. Les tables sont un peu tassées, difficile de bouger. La nourriture est vraiment bonne par contre. Ça vaut le détour.

Jun 27, 2024
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