La Banquise

Mich

5.0

Very pleasant place to eat a great poutine my boyfriend ordered a t-rex poutine & i ordered the scooby poutine best poutine ive ever had if you like deep fried pickles i highly recommend will be coming back. Very friendly staff & very clean environment. We drove from Gatineau to try it

Jérôme

5.0

Une première expérience en poutine au top. Plat très généreux & à un tarif convaincant. Un service disponible & très présent ainsi que de charmantes tables illustrées.

Erwin

5.0

La Banquise is a must-visit for anyone in Montreal who has a passion for poutine. Famous for its extensive variety of this beloved Quebecois dish, I had heard a lot about it, & my first visit certainly lived up to the hype. When we arrived, I was initially intimidated by the long line stretching outside the restaurant. It was a sunny day, & we had just finished a lengthy walk through the Montreal area, so the prospect of waiting wasn't exactly thrilling. However, to my pleasant surprise, we were seated much faster than I had anticipated. Despite the crowd, the staff worked efficiently, & we were settled into our seats in no time. We ordered the'La Taquise' & the'La Classique', two of their poutine offerings. The'La Taquise' brought a delicious twist with its addition of guacamole & sour cream, while the'La Classique' stayed true to the roots with its simple, yet incredibly satisfying combination of fries, gravy, & cheese curds. The gravy was rich & savory, the fries perfectly crispy, & the cheese curds squeaked just the right amount. It's no exaggeration to say that their poutine is to die for. Every bite was indulgent, comforting, & packed with flavor. The overall experience was fantastic, & for my first visit, I'm already looking forward to many more this year. La Banquise lives up to its reputation, offering a quintessential Montreal poutine experience in a casual, lively setting. Whether you're a local or a visitor, it's a spot you don't want to miss!

Emilie

2.0

Went on a trip from Winnipeg to Montréal with a friend & we came here after hearing it was a well-known/liked poutine spot. However, we were extremely disappointed with the service. First, they made us pay for our food before the meal. I guess this made sense considering that it was late & people may dine & dash, but, when came the time to tip, I reflexively tipped 15%. My friend, on the other hand, did not tip because we had not been served our food yet & the waitress (Melanie) had also barely talked to us at all before she came by to hand us the machines. My friend was thinking of maybe tipping in cash depending on quality of the food & service AFTER the experience, which makes sense. However, the waitress quickly took a rude tone & said (& I quote): "It looks like you forgot to tip me. Would you like to pay for the tip separately or give it to me in change?" My friend calmly responded: "No, it's okay, we'll see". Melanie started raising her voice quite loudly at my friend & went on a long rant about how we're "expected" to tip, that the fact that she's serving us means that it's "unacceptable" for her not to receive a tip, that she "pays taxes" etc etc. This alone made me regret the tip I had given her. It ruined the whole experience for both of us &, although the poutine was good, I would not come back simply due to this experience. This is not something we've ever had happen to us anywhere else we've traveled to, or even in Winnipeg, where we've lived our entire lives.

John

4.0

Be prepared to wait in line before coming into a packed restaurant for top-notch poutine. Paid $35 for a large poutine after tax & tip.

Tony

5.0

La T Rex meilleur poutine

Jae

5.0

Poutine is really good at this place for affordable price.

Thomas

4.0

Bonne poutine dans un cadre sans chichi & bonne enfant...

Apolline

5.0

Meilleur endroit pour manger une poutine à Montréal en tant que touriste selon moi ! Beaucoup de choix & un service rapide. Je recommande !

Vincent

5.0

Première poutine & nous n'avons pas été déçus ! Nous sommes venus en semaine vers 19h30 & n'avons pas eu d'attente.