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.
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!
Feb 19, 2026
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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!
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…
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.
Feb 14, 2026
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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.
Feb 7, 2026
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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.
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.
