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.
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!
La nourriture était excellente, par contre le service reste un peu à désirer, c'était ma première fois & il y avait personne devant moi, j'ai attendu au moins 7-10 minutes j'ai du demander à la jeune femme pour savoir comment ça fonctionnait la commande comme elle semblait ne pas me voir depuis tout ce temps. C'est un autre client qui m'a indiqué que je devais prendre ma commande au comptoir de l'entrée…
Feb 17, 2026
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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.
Excellente rôtisserie portugaise à Montréal avec une poutine à tomber par terre 🍗🧀 !Ironie du sort : elle est juste en face du restaurant le plus populaire pour la poutine… mais honnêtement, la leur est bien meilleure. À ne pas manquer si vous voulez goûter une poutine délicieuse sans faire la file !
⚠? Attention tout de même, manger sur place est extrêmement compliqué, car il y a peu de places assises. En été, profitez-en pour aller la déguster au parc La Fontaine.
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.
Feb 2, 2026
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Tellement d'attention est accordée à la banquise que le restaurant juste en face est souvent négligé alors qu'il mériterait qu'on s'y attarde. La poule mouillé est incroyable autant pour son énorme poutine que pour son délicieux poulet.
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.
I'm genuinely baffled.
Jan 30, 2026
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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.
This place is absolute worst for the reviews & hype . We got whole chicken & 2 chicken poutines. The chicken is tooooo salty (not the sauce but the meat itself ) . Poutines are better at McDonalds than here. Not worth the buck & for the people who saw it on YouTube & want to try. Go try some local places who serve the best poutine . Place is over hyped for the shitty meals they serve
