Montreal Poutine delivers an authentic interpretation of Quebec culinary traditions through a focused menu centered on fresh ingredients. Hand-cut potatoes undergo precise frying to achieve an ideal golden texture, providing a structural base for thick, savory gravy. The inclusion of squeaky, high-quality cheese curds ensures the essential pull and richness expected by local enthusiasts. Smoked meat offerings feature slow-cured beef brisket sliced thin to preserve tenderness and seasoning intensity. This establishment prioritizes the classic composition of these staple dishes, emphasizing proper ratios of potato to sauce and cheese. Patrons encounter a straightforward environment where the engineering of the poutine remains the primary technical objective. Every preparation adheres to established regional standards, prioritizing ingredient integrity over unnecessary culinary embellishment or complex plating techniques throughout the diverse selection of menu variants.
Montreal Poutine is widely celebrated as a must-visit destination in Old Montreal, particularly cherished for its delicious, authentic poutine and generous portion sizes. Many diners highlight the excellent variety of toppings, such as the popular smoked meat and fried chicken options, paired with crispy fries and squeaky cheese curds. The restaurant offers a unique atmosphere, with many guests praising the beautiful, hidden courtyard and the historic, cozy charm of the building. While the experience is generally defined by friendly, efficient, and welcoming service, some patrons note that the popularity of the location can occasionally lead to busy service periods or a focus on bottled water over tap. Overall, it remains a highly recommended spot for those seeking a flavorful and hearty Québécois culinary experience in a picturesque setting.
Best place to eat, drink & socialize in Montreal! I couldn't find a negative thing about Montreal Poutine even if I tried! The ambience, the space/decoration, the fast service & the food quality are unparalleled! The staff is amazing! Friendly but discreet, they're at your disposal whenever you need them! They made a great experience even more memorable! We'll definitely make it our « go to » place !
This is charming restaurant in a busy tourist area. The drinks were delicious & so was the smoked meat poutine. The waitstaff were friendly & service was quick. We found it to be a very satisfying experience.
Feb 6, 2025
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Yum yum yum. Service was great, the poutine options were great, bathrooms were clean & the drinks were cold. Was an excellent place to split some poutine & warm up from the cool outside. Just a few steps from the road to get an Uber.
Service was slow, prices were high. Food & drinks were ok. The outdoor patio seems great but there's a ton of birds perched above pooping down on guests.
The hostess was very friendly & seated my family right away. We were unfortunately at a high top table with very uncomfortable stools that were slightly too short for the table. The atmosphere was okay, every table on the terrace was full. After sitting, we waited over 15 min for our server to finally show up, & this was after my husband finally got his attention. *Note: our table was next to the servers' entrance to the kitchen area, we were visible to every server.* He arrived, no apology, no warm greeting, just took our order & left. That was the last we saw of him the entire time. He did not deliver the food, nor did he ever check if we wanted to get a new drink, nor did he ask how the meal was. He also never gave us our bill. Again we waited, obviously finished eating, for 15-20 min before a lady came over to clear our dishes. At that time, my husband said we had been waiting for a long time for our server to come give us our bill. He never did, but she did. Now, the food: I ordered a chicken strips meal. It was almost $20. I expected full sized (large) strips. I got 3 strips that were slightly longer & thicker than a human finger. None of my party ate their whole meal, as it was just "okay" at best. Would not recommend this place at all.
Without a doubt, the best poutine in the Old Port. The fries are never soft. My favorite is the Italian Poutine, which comes with ground beef on top & is delicious. They don't serve tap water there because the pipes are old, so take advantage & order another drink. If you go inside, upstairs, you have a beautiful view of Rue St. Paul. However, the stairs are old & the steps are short. I don't recommend it for people with mobility issues. The downstairs is nice & quite pleasant, but I don't know if it's open in the winter. I've only been there in the summer (it was wonderful). The poutines are one of the best in the area (around $17.50). I recommend it!
Visited this place because of google suggestions, tried poutine & mocktail, food & drink was good however service was very unpleasant, it felt like person at the front didn't want us there.
We've been trying different poutines across Montreal & Quebec City, so we opted to try this one, sitting in the heart of Old Montreal city. We chose to sit indoors instead of the patio as the sun was heavy & hot that day. We ordered one ($15.99) to share with two drinks. A peach juice & a blue raspberry slushie. ($35 taxes included) The poutine was meh average, nothing special & not at all a show stopper to write home about. The gravy tasted the same as Harvey's poutine. Yes, I'm not proud that I'm comparing to Harvey's gravy but Yes, I'm dead serious! The peach juice was nice & refreshing, but the slushie had a DEAD BEE crushed with the ice!! It was absolutely disgusting to find AFTER my guest finished her drink!! All they did was remove the drink from the bill & apologized. The wooden tables & chairs & dining space in the upstairs dinette was cozy & nice bright from the sun.
