Ma Poule Mouillée draws long lines and a bustling atmosphere, but is widely praised for enormous portions, strong value, and a signature mix of Portuguese rotisserie chicken and creative poutines topped with chorizo and bold sauces. The chicken is described as juicy and smoky from the charcoal grill, the fries are crispy, and the poutine can easily feed two or more, with many noting that the dish embodies a satisfying balance of indulgence and flavor. Still, visits can be chaotic with limited seating, crowds, and occasional service hiccups during peak times, and some reports mention cold fries or cartilage in the chicken. Desserts like pasteis de nata are beloved, and takeout or eating in the park is often recommended to dodge the crowd. Overall, the place is considered a must try for those seeking hearty, affordable Portuguese chicken and poutine, with most reviews agreeing that it is one of the best options in town despite the lines.
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
Ce resto a probablement le meilleur poulet portugais en villle. Tout est bon. Il a détrôné un autre classique depuis longtemps. La poutine avec chorizo, poulet & épicé de Ma Poule Mouilée est bien meilleure que l'ensemble des poutine du voisin en transversal.
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.
We travelled from Toronto to Montreal to try their famous poutine. But it wasn't anything special, you can get the same taste literally anywhere.. It was good but nothing special.
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!
