Overall, reviews of Poutineville depict generous portions and a wide range of poutine options, from classic to creative toppings inspired by different cuisines, with many finding the poutine tasty and comforting and the prices fair for the size. The atmosphere is described as casual and fun, with options like board games and a lively vibe that suits a quick bite or a relaxed evening. Service is frequently praised for friendliness, attentiveness and efficiency, though some visits note inconsistent experiences such as a slower or less engaged server, lukewarm poutine, or fries that were not hot. A few reviews mention smaller takeout portions or food that did not meet expectations, but many diners report positive experiences and would return, especially for the Montreal style and other signature poutines. The restaurant is also seen as family friendly with options for different tastes and dietary considerations, making it a reliable choice for groups, students or travelers looking for a big meal and a casual setting in downtown Montreal.
We had a great experience at Poutineville Bishop! We ordered a large classic poutine & honestly did not expect such a generous serving size, it was almost the size of a full steak plate. For $13, that's amazing value.
The real highlight of our visit was our server, Zoe. She was incredibly friendly, polite, & helpful. What impressed us most was that she was running the entire (& busy!) restaurant on her own with about ten tables, & she handled everything calmly & professionally. That kind of service deserves recognition.
The classic poutine was satisfying & well made. Next time, we will definitely try one of the customized poutines: the menu has great options inspired by Canada, the US, Italy, & even Thailand 😊.
Highly recommend if you're in downtown Montreal & craving poutine.
Being from the US, each time I visit Canada I enjoy a nice dish of poutine or two on my trip. So far this has been my favorite. So many choices & everything I tried was amazing. If you order the large be prepared, they aren't lying, it's a lot of food. Luckily a nice hike up to Mt Royal burned off most of the calories.
The Montrealer was probably my favorite but it's hard to choose with options like the Hangover available as well.
The service was great & the atmosphere was relaxed & fun, with hockey on at night & curling during the day when I dined.
Jan 30, 2026
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This place was absolutely awesome! The food was great. Especially all of the different options of poutine that they have. There is something for everyone. The draft beer was as fresh as a draft beer can be. Christina, the waitress, was an absolute 10/10 she really made the place lively & feel like home. Also, they have a Nintendo Switch 2 & you can win prizes! Overall this was the most pleasant experience I have had in Montreal on my trip BY FAR & Christina is a huge part of that!
We really enjoyed our dinner here! I'm not a big gravy fan, so I wanted something different than standard poutine. This place has many types of toppings. You can customize 100% or go with one of their preset options.
Oct 4, 2024
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It's really good poutine. I always take friends from other cities there to experience a good one. It's flavourful & has options for everybody's taste. The portions come in a good size.
Love having a Poutineville right downtown. Lots of space plus a small terrace outside. Poutines are good, their burgers also very good! It's too bad they don't offer crushed potatoes as an option. Service is great as well. Food always comes quickly, nice & hot! Edit: Crushed potatoes option is now available based on response! Time for a visit then! 😊
Sorry in advance for the lengthy review: I don't know if this place was just having an off day based off of the good reviews, but our experience was not good. We ordered the caramel shakes with alcohol, the pictures & the menu are very deceiving, & we couldn't even taste the $5 shot of alcohol. They didn't seem to get the idea of a "starter" because it arrived at the same time as our main meal. Although they did arrive within 15 minutes, which was good, because we were starving. I ordered the pulled pork poutine... it was 25% corn, 25% red peppers, 50% fries, & NO pulled pork. When I finally got the server's attention, she came over, I brought up the concern nicely, & she asked "are you sure?" I said "yes, & if I could please just have a regular poutine instead as I didn't enjoy the poutine in general, it would be great" (that much topping without the main key feature of the dish kind of ruined it for me). She simply said "okay" & walked away. No apology for their kitchen staff completely skipping the pork. My partner ordered the Mexican poutine which was about 40% fries & 60% toppings. It was not an enjoyable experience, he ate it... but he did not enjoy it. We waited over 30 minutes for my 2nd poutine... you'd think that they would try & make my redo fast since my partner already had his food & I'm now left with nothing... but apparently not (they were not busy). Eventually I got up & asked if I could have my poutine to go instead. She said of course, & no problem. We left after I got the food. The redo poutine I ordered was also gross... I had maybe 5 bites before I just gave up. Very frustrating experience. My partner & I both agree, that was probably the worst poutine we've had... including McDonald's poutine, which is just gross. I definitely felt that the staff of the restaurant just didn't care because we're English speakers & not from Quebec, I know a lot of people in Quebec hate English Canadians... & it showed. Very overpriced. Honestly, the only good thing about this restaurant was their quirky atmosphere & the option to play games while we wait. We didn't play, just because that's not our thing, but it was a nice touch. I hate leaving bad reviews... but I felt this one was needed
Love this place! The food is really good, lots of options for all people. Service is great & the staff are really kind & welcoming. Great for everyone including students.
Mar 21, 2024
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I came here one night on live comedy night. When I came in I was invited to join the table of comedians playing an improv game. It was welcoming as they are also an English friendly bar like Grumpy's (live music) just a couple doors down. Yes they have Xbox. I've heard that their food was VERY good. My friend recommends getting the hand mashed potatoes for one of the various options available for your choose-your-own style poutine. Next time I'm in Montreal I will for sure return & try some of their poutine on another comedy night!
