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.
Restaurant en terasse sympa . Jolie décors. La poutine est bonne & généreuse mais pour l assiette smoked meat c'est vraiment décevant. (Un petit sandwich avec du smoked meat & derrière beaucoup trop de frite pour remplir l'assiette. ) Attention l'Eau est payante !!!( le seul qu'on a fais en 14 jours !!) Les serveuses sont sympas mais Manque un peu la langue du pays en les écoutants. Un choix large de cocktail .
The food was just ok. The smoked meat sandwich was small. Atmosphere was cool though to be sitting in a courtyard surrounded by 300 year old buildings.
Funky old building. For a place with poutine in the title, it was quite meh. & expensive for our meal vs the quality. Smoked meat sandwich tasted okay but it was very small for the price. Hot dog was just a steamer but on a nice bun. Poutine portions were good, but the taste wasn't great.
Aug 12, 2024
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Not crowded with air conditioning! Their poutine & deli sandwiches are pretty good. The only down side is they don't serve water at all, so if you're thirsty you kind of have to order a drink.
NO TAP WATER served, shame on the owners, this is supposed to be a family restaurant, not a high end bar I should have read the reviews carefully, I didn't think poutine would be at risk of tasting bland or a shop specializing in it would turn out a poor version. FRIED onions apparently means wet onions as per my picture. The Montreal smoked meat sandwich looked pathetic, I could put out a better version getting my ingredients from Safeway in BC... I'd be okay with all this if the prices were cheap but they're definitely not especially when it's $4 for a 500ml of Esker water.
First order of business when in Montreal. Because it's pouring & there's no line here, & it's poutine. To our surprise, the food came out delicious & full of flavors (not sure why the rating is low). Service was quick & the servers were very helpful with their recommendations & friendly. We ordered two: smoked meat sandwich which has the right amount of seasonings & saltiness & fried chicken poutine. They're both yum & delicious!
Vraiment mignon comme endroit! Ambiance typique du vieux Montréal avec une cour intérieure spectaculaire entourée de murs de pierre. L'endroit était bondé en ce samedi soir de juillet 19:00. Tous le personnel était extrêmement gentil, souriant & serviable. Un serveur nous a trouvé une table à l'étage près d'une fenêtre, avec une jolie vue sur la rue St-Paul. Le menu est simple & c'est ce que nous cherchions: 2 bières en fût bien froides "Blanche de Chambly," une assiette de smoke meat pour ma mère (sandwich, frites croustillantes & salade de choux,) puis pour moi la salade césar avec lanières de poulet croustillants. Nous avons été servies dans des délais très raisonnables, 15-20 minutes, avec notre bière pour patienter. Notre facture finale s'est élevée à $78, ou $90 avec un pourboire de 15%. Bref, une sortie divertissante. Je recommande cet endroit pour le dépaysement... La nuit tombée, un projecteur dans la fenêtre du 2ème étage projette un film de Charlie Chaplin sur le mur de pierre pour les gens assis sur la terrasse! Bref, aussi bien manger un repas simple dans un câdre enchanteur, qu'une cuisine plus fine sur n'importe quelle terrasse ordinaire, au service lent & médiocre pour le double du prix!
My hubby & I split the smoked meat sandwich with the poutine & it did not disappoint. Our server was young, sweet, & very pleasant. It was a big portion. The atmosphere was great, music not too loud like most places. I would go here again.
The smoked meat poutine was tasty, the smoked meat sandwich was kind of small. The service was very disappointing. I asked for a glass of water & they said they only had bottled water for $4, but when we ordered cans of soda, they brought glasses with ice, you couldn't have filled that with tap water for free? We all ordered food. Then they said it would take 20 minutes for the food to arrive, took more like 30, there was gravy all over the sides of the poutine, the server stuck his thumb in plate, & we were never brought cutlery or napkins. I had to help myself to those. Skip the dishes, or skip altogethe
