Ma Poule Mouillée specializes in authentic Portuguese charcoal-grilled chicken prepared with traditional spice rubs and open-flame cooking methods. The menu centers on succulent rotisserie poultry served alongside generous portions of poutine topped with chorizo, sautéed greens, and seasoned fries. Each order emphasizes robust flavors developed through high-heat grilling that renders skin crisp while keeping meat tender. The kitchen balances these bold proteins with side dishes like creamy coleslaw and classic salads to complete the meal. Patrons consume these hearty offerings within a functional space characterized by communal setups and efficient service flows. This establishment remains a destination for those seeking straightforward preparations of Iberian-inspired grilled favorites served without unnecessary complication or pretense. The commitment to consistent heat management and quality sourcing defines the primary culinary output of this venue.
Ma Poule Mouillée is widely celebrated for its exceptional charcoal-grilled Portuguese chicken and generous, flavor-packed poutine topped with chorizo. Visitors frequently praise the massive portion sizes, which offer incredible value for the money, and the authentic, smoky quality of the meat. While the restaurant is consistently busy and often requires waiting in a line, many guests find the experience well worth the time, especially when taking their meals to a nearby park to enjoy. Although some diners have noted occasional issues with service flow, limited indoor seating, or inconsistent seasoning, the vast majority of feedback highlights the restaurant as a must-visit destination in Montreal for a satisfying and comforting meal.
End of evening but gave the last of their chicken & sausage to a customer ordering 4 poutines for himself when there were 5-7 other people in line waiting for chicken orders. You're a chicken shop come on do better!
My first time there. They have Portuguese chicken. Very tasty. It's not that kind of fancy restaurants. However, if you like busy places you will enjoy the ambiance.
Excellente expérience! J'ai pris la poutine au poulet & chorizo, & elle était vraiment délicieuse. Le poulet était tendre, le chorizo apportait juste ce qu'il faut de goût & de piquant, & les portions étaient très généreuses. Il y a souvent une bonne file d'attente, mais ça vaut largement le coup d'attendre. Mon conseil : prenez votre commande pour emporter & allez la déguster au parc La Fontaine tout près. C'est la combinaison parfaite! J'y retournerai sans hésiter.
Jul 17, 2026
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Ce restaurant était sur notre bucket-list depuis quelques années. Nous sommes allés hier! Nous avions de hautes attentes en raison des reviews & de la file à l'extérieur! Nous avons attendu près d'une heure. C'est plaisant de voir la chaîne de production derrière le comptoir! Les portions sont généreuses & le rapport qualité prix est bien. Nous avons été déçus par rapport à nos attentes: peau de poulet dans la poutine, morceaux de cartilage & même un os… Nous nous attendions à des frites assaisonnées à la portugaise: nope. C'était une « bonne poutine », mais ce n'était pas excellent. Nous ne comptons pas nécessairement y retourner: la poutine Poule Mouillée ne fait pas partie de notre top 3.
Long lines but it goes fast. Only 1 clean bathroom stall, gender neutral.
Petite poutine (no. 8 - chicken, chorizo, gravy, cheese, with fries) is perfect amount for one person. Love how the fries are still crunchy with the huge amount of tasty gravy & cheese. The chicken is tender & juicy (no dry bits). Wasn't a huge fan of the chorizo but still tasted good.
Love the huge amount of toppings. With just the right amount of salt.
Service is fast & polite.
Checked out this place with a few friends & it was good! Late afternoon lunch, was still quite busy. Ordered half chicken with rice & salad, which was a large portion & had pretty good flavour. Also ordered a poutine, which was a large portion as well. Overall, the food was good, just a bit on the saltier side. Would recommend if your in the area if your looking for large portions & best value for your dollar. Check them out!
I wasn't expecting much about this restaurant but when I tried the food I understood the reason of the long line! So be prepared to spend some time on the line, however, once you order it goes very fast. The chicken is perfectly cooked, they add a sauce of the house which is very tasty, the size of the portion is extremely generous, 2 people can it with it for under $20! The service is great, bring some cash with you to tip them, since they don't ask for tips when you pay, but they really deserve it! They also have a stan with many Portuguese desserts, I tried the pastel de nata which was delicious. The places is a bit small so there's no many places available to seat, although people don't spend much time there so tables empty quite fast, I definitely recommend it & would keep going there!
Ma Poule Mouillée was my first stop for poutine on my first trip to Montreal, & it was a great introduction to this Canadian classic. I'd heard it was one of the best places in the city. Since this was my first time trying poutine, I can't say whether it's truly the best-but it definitely set the bar high.
We ordered the Portuguese-style poutine with BBQ chicken & chorizo. The chicken was juicy & flavorful, reminding me a little of Nando's, while the fries, cheese curds, & gravy came together into a rich & satisfying meal. The chorizo was good, but next time I'd order it with only the BBQ chicken so I could enjoy that flavor even more.
The portions are enormous-one order can easily feed two people, or even three if you're not very hungry. There is seating available, but it also works perfectly as a grab-&-go spot. You can take your food to the park nearby & enjoy it outside.
The staff were lovely, & the whole experience was enjoyable. I'll definitely return on my next trip to Montreal to try the chicken-only version.
My favorite chicken in Montreal. Very good & well seasoned chicken. I recommend the full chicken & seasoned small potatoes (better than fries) if you are 3-4 people. The chicken poutin was also good. Only a few tables & chairs so can be difficult if you want to sit down & eat at the restaurant.
