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.
Ma Poule Mouillée is easily one of the best spots in Montreal if you're craving truly tasty, satisfying chicken. It absolutely lives up to its reputation as a TripAdvisor-recommended place, & after my visit, I can see why it's so popular.
I ordered a salad, poutine, & their famous chicken, & the total came to a little over $40-well worth it for the quality & portion sizes. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The chicken was juicy, perfectly seasoned, & cooked just right with that signature Portuguese-style flavor. The poutine was rich & indulgent, loaded with toppings & full of bold taste, while the salad balanced everything out nicely with fresh ingredients.
One of the things I really appreciated was that you can actually see how they cook your food. It adds a level of transparency & trust, & it's honestly fun to watch the process. You know you're getting something freshly prepared right in front of you.
The service was fast & pleasant. Even though the place was busy, the staff handled everything efficiently & kept things moving without sacrificing friendliness. That said, be prepared-there's often a line of people waiting, which says a lot about how good the food is. Seating is limited, so it's not the best spot if you're looking for a long, relaxed dine-in experience.
Overall, if you want delicious, fresh chicken & don't mind a bit of a wait, this place is a must-visit.
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.
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.
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!
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Holy moly. The food here is awesome! Really great value for money, too. The staff were super super friendly & helpful, we were even serenaded with some Édith Piaf!
I came back because I really enjoyed my first visit, but this time was disappointing. I asked to switch the fries for rice, but the change wasn't made. Since the place was fully packed & there was nowhere to eat, we only noticed when we got home. I also didn't receive the salad. Compared to my last visit, the quality has definitely gone down. It still tasted decently good, but I'm disappointed.
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.
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Our spread of pork, chicken, & chorizo was delicious. Best fries we've had in Montreal. I bought one of each of their sauces which I do not have words to describe the flavor it imparted on me. The place filled up quick after we ordered, but the line moved super fast. Incredible.
If I could give 0 star I would!! The poutine was way toooooo salty, so salty that it becomes inedible.. I really really don't understand the hype here cuz it's prob one of the worst poutine I've ever tried in Montreal. La Banquise right in front is much better but my favorite so far is still Alfa hot dog hehe.
Also, texture of the fries was really off too. Some were even undercooked. Avoid this place omg.
Ma Poule Mouillée is always a great choice for Portuguese chicken & I find they have the best poutine in the city. For the price, you are getting a huge portion & everything is amazing. I give their poutine a solid 9/10 with the star being the chicken & the sauce. The cheese curds are very good & the chorizo is also a nice touch. The fries are pretty good but are the lowest point of the dish. I can't express enough how good the chicken is, they nail it! If you come in the early evening, get ready to wait for a table but for lunch during the week it's perfect.
We came to try their chicken/chorizo poutine after hearing good things about it. Service was okay, staff were generally friendly. The poutine itself came out okay. The grilled chicken was delicious, & sausage was flavourful, but the fries itself were cold & already made. It made eating the poutine itself difficult as the fries were cold & lacking in gravy. Overall, I would come back specifically for the chicken.
