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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%
4★
18%
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7%
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7%
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Reviews for La Banquise

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (20500+)
*as of 2026-08-05
5★
68%
4★
18%
3★
7%
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7%
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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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From my very first bite up until now, after owner change, still my place of (first) choice for Poutine !

Apr 27, 2024
on Google

My friend came to me & told me that I can't come to Montreal & not try Poutine. She brought me to this place, it was great, we went around 8pm & it was crazy crowded, there was a queue even outside, & when we finished around 10pm it was still crowded & there was a bigger queue outside.

Apr 27, 2024
on Google
4.0

Great food with crunchy & delicious poutine. The servers were very attentive & consistently gave great service. Definitely recommend!

Apr 26, 2024
on Google

I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant several times during the 90's & 00's. It must be the best poutine in the world. I've been living abroad for almost 20 years but I will never forget this place.

Apr 26, 2024
on Google

The social media hype about this place is way too much. Everyone claims to make La Banquise a must visit place for world class poutine in Montreal, but tbh for us it did not live up to all that hype & expectation. May be because i'm not a huge fan of oily food & fries galore, but to be fair, the portion size was huge for a'regular', service & ambience exemplary. Be prepared for a line up outside the restaurant to get inside, as there's no reservation system (online or offline)

Apr 25, 2024
on Google

best poutine in the world (maybe)

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

Food was decent, but unfortunately the waiters passed by us & served 3 other tables that sat down after us. That was the main reason for the 3* review.

Apr 20, 2024
on Google

La banquise c'est la banquise

Apr 19, 2024
on Google
5.0

Amazing tasty food! Unbelievable!! I tried regular their classic poutine & vegetables poutine. Really enjoyed the food & very happy. Came all the way from Toronto, & it was a great experience. Customer service was very friendly & helpful.

Apr 19, 2024
on Google

Service très accueillant. Les portions sont généreuses & délicieuses. Super rapport qualité/prix. Si vous êtes de passage sur Montréal, c'est une adresse à ne pas louper ;)

Apr 19, 2024
on Google