Reviews consistently highlight Ma Poule Mouillée for its Portuguese rotisserie chicken and generous portions at an exceptional value. The poutine with chicken and chorizo is a standout, with rich sauce, crispy fries, and big servings that can feed two or more. Crowds and limited seating create long waits, but fast service and friendly staff help move things along, and the smoky, charcoal grilled chicken earns rave notes. A few visits mention dips in quality or packaging issues when ordering takeout, but the overall impression remains bold, flavorful and affordable, attracting locals and visitors for both classic and inventive combinations. Desserts like pastel de nata and coconut flan are well loved, and the menu's mix of poutine and chicken makes this a hearty, satisfying option.
I ordered 2 meals To go, One chicken sandwich with fries & salad, The Other one , Half a chicken With fries & salade. they put everything in the same box, with the salad on top of the fries, when I got home, the salad was soggy & not edible… which ended up in the garbage , I don't see the common sense to put salad on top of fries in the same cardboard box. & another thing I had asked for extra sauce on the chicken & there was ZERO SAUCE on the chicken. Very disappointed, I won't be going back there again..
The poutine is the best I've ever had (as a québécois that says a lot) & the chicken was so good I had to buy the sauce & seasoning mix immediately after. I always recommend my friends to come here when they visit the city.
What an awesome spot!! Best chicken we have EVER tasted, hands down! So fast, friendly, & the value is amazing, huge portions! If we could give it 6 stars, we would!!!
RUN, don't walk to Ma Poule Mouillee!!
For the price point, you get a TON of food which is always a plus. However, the chicken was on the drier side & mild in flavour. Maybe my expectations were too high? I did skip out on the poutine so maybe that would've been the highlight of the meal. I got the half chicken with salad & fries - fries would've definitely been better as poutine. On their own, they were not very good.
I also wish service was more helpful. As first time visitors, it was a bit overwhelming to order, & the lady taking our order was very distracted & wasn't helpful in her recommendations.
Mar 11, 2026
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Best poutine in Montreal. I dare say that it might beat La Banquise across the street. I got their chicken chorizo poutine & the fries were great. For the price of a small size, I didn't expect a heaping tower. I was completely full & satisfied. My friend & I went on a Sunday around lunch time so there was a line but service moved fast.
Went early so no line ups, lots of seating available but we went in February, when the weather improves I can see it getting busier. Chicken was amazing. I felt the poutine was better than the famous place across the street. Highly recommended, I will definitely return when I visit Montreal next
An old friend took me here when he was in town & I was blown away. Best portuguese food I've had since I was in Portugal!
We had huge plates of perfect rotisserie chicken, Fries, Salad. All proper food which speaks right to your soul.
Table space was limited but the two of us were able to share a 4 top with another pair of friends & the four of us ended up chatting about life while we had our meals together. It felt very human to be able to share a meal with strangers like that. Overall experience was great & I'll definitely show this place to my friends.
Muito Obrigado & Merci bien 🙏 🕺
Mar 3, 2026
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This is a wonderful dive. It's not too much to look at & be prepared to wait; but, man, that food is so worth it. The portions are cartoonishly big & the food is soulful. The poutine is balanced & very flavorful & the chicken is moist & tasty. It looks like a greasy spoon, but there is nothing greasy about it. I will definitely eat here every time I am in Montreal!
A friend in Ottawa told us to check this place out, & we are so glad we did! My friend & I shared the chicken & chorizo sandwich, with mild sauce, fries & salad on the side. Everything was so good! The fries were crispy, the sandwich had no need for extra fluff & stuff.... meat, bread, sauce. Delicious! We went at 4:00 on a Thursday afternoon, so parking was relatively easy, & we were able to get seating easily as well. Highly recommend!
Their grilled calamari & Portuguese chicken were AMAZING! The chicken still tasted delicious even when it was cold. They truly worked some magic with their sauce. I didn't try their famous poutine, & now I really regret it. I'll definitely be coming back when I get the chance!
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First I must say for value this place does it right. Very large portion, it was impossible to finish! Bring tupperware...
However a few things you should bear in mind:
1. Almost nowhere to sit so take out is kind of a must if you want to eat peacefully.
2. Crowds of young snotty people thinking they're all that. Lots of pushing & shoving to get a seat. Also saw people butting in line a lot.
3. Lastly, & more importantly, while the portions are massive, the poutine was a let down. The gravy wasn't super hot so the curds remained as blocks. The chicken was great but there was more fries/curds/chorizo than chicken. My friend had the whole chicken & it was quite nice but again not piping hot. So maybe come during non rush hour & maybe things will be hot.
Is it even a trip to the Plateau if you don't stop at Ma Poule Mouillée? 🍗🔥 @mapoulemouillee
There's a reason the line is always out the door! From that signature charcoal-grilled Portuguese chicken to what many call the best poutine in Montreal (that spicy chorizo topping is a game changer), every bite is worth the wait. 🍟🧀
Did you know? Ma Poule Mouillée is famously located right across the street from Romados, creating one of the most delicious'chicken rivalries' in the world. Whether you're here for the classic quarter-chicken leg or the massive'Poutine Grande,' you're tasting a true Montreal landmark. 🇨🇦✨
Grab a seat, soak up the smells of the wood-fired grill, & don't forget the extra hot sauce! 🌶?
I recently returned here for the first time in about 10 years & was extremely disappointed. The poutine was not the miracle I tasted the first time & my chicken thigh meal was no better as the chicken just tasted greasy & I could barely taste the spicy piri piri sauce I asked for. The rice I got also tasted very bland.
This was a very strong disappointment for me. I expected them to live up to their fantastic reputation & it didn't even come close.
