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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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Reviews for La Banquise

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on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-07-29
5★
68%
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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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We got the Taquise poutine with extra hot peppers & it was super delicious! It was my first time there & I can't wait to be back 🥰

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

Poutine is big portion but the whole restaurant smells a bit greasy :) maybe it's normal in a poutine restaurant. Price is really affordable

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

Best poutine I've ever had, & it's not even close!

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

Definitely worth the hype! Been wanting to come here for many years. When me & my husband planned our trip throughout eastern Canada we knew we had to come here when in Montréal! Staff is bilingual, had no problem speaking English. Very attentive, fun vibe/atmosphere. A bit cramped for space, but I feel that just added to it. I ordered La Festival, & I've gotta say that was one of the best meals I've ever had. Everything came together perfectly, even though when you see the item on the menu, you wonder how in the heck can that taste good - trust me, it does! Fries were not soggy or too salty. Ground beef wasn't too greasy & the gravy was perfect. The cheese curds were perfection. Merci, beaucoup amour! 🩷

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

I have visited multiple times La Banquise, always a great place to eat the traditional Poutine, I recommend Shoot-Out, amazing taste, highly recommended

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

La meilleure poutine de Montréal !! Vraiment c'est excellent, les frites sont faites maison, la sauce n'est pas écoeurante & le fromage est parfaitement fondu. Le restaurant est victime de son succès & il y a toujours sun peu d'attente, mais cela en vaut vriament la peine ! Les serveurs sont super sympa, l'acceuil est chaleureux

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

naadeshwari, the restaurant has a good vibe & really friendly & welcoming service

Oct 13, 2024
on Google
5.0

DELICIOUS!!!! 100% recommended.

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

Très bonnes poutines !

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

Great atmosphere for authentic montreal poutine. This place is famous. Be prepared to wait for 30min-50min if its busy. It gets really crowded. Food is bit salty but enjoyed & a lot of menu options there for poutine. Service is not the best you can sympathize how busy this place gets.

Oct 5, 2024
on Google