Poutine is known around the world as the national dish of Canada, but more specifically, it’s Quebecois. The best place for poutine is, of course, Montreal, and when you visit this vibrant Canadian city, you must try some. Crispy fries are piled high with cheese curds and then smothered in warm gravy. The cheese melts with the gravy, creating an unbelievably fantastic dish.
This is Quebecois food at its finest and it’s a tasty treat if it’s served in the classic way or with additional toppings, like bacon or beef. Here are the ten best restaurants for poutine in Montreal. Be sure to try these famous poutines when you come to the city!
1. La Banquise
The place to go after a Habs game is La Banquise. This Montreal eatery is famous for its poutine. You will be amazed at the sheer number of types of poutine available here. This all-night diner is known for Quebecois fare, so, of course, the poutine would be spectacular here.
Try La Galvaude, which is the love child of poutine and a Quebec style hot chicken sandwich. You can also try poutine with pulled pork and bacon. There is always a line out the door, even after midnight. That’s how you know it’s good.
La Banquise
Address: 994 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2J 2J3
Website: La Banquise
2. Ma Poule Mouillee
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The poutine may seem like an afterthought at this Portuguese style grill restaurant because all the other dishes are so fantastic. However, the poutine here has really caught people’s attention. It’s piled high with the usual cheese curds and gravy, but as an added bonus, you get amazing Portuguese-style chicken on the poutine, too.
Ma Poule Mouillee
Address: 969 Rachel St E, Montreal, QC H2J 2J2
3. Poutineville
The name says it all. If your restaurant is called Poutineville, you have to have amazing poutine. You better sit down for this one. Poutineville has poutine with Montreal smoked meat as a topping. Just try to conatin your excitement. If you have a big appetite, you can even try a 15 pound serving of poutine, aptly titled the “Heart Attack.” If you finish it, you get a T-shirt. Now, that’s one amazing food challenge.
Poutineville
Address: 1365 Ontario Est Montréal, Québec
Website: Poutineville
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4. Au Pied de Cochon
Do you like pork on your poutine? If so, visit Au Pied du Cochon. This world-class restaurant specializes in nose-to-tail eating, and they make a darn fine poutine, as well. If you want class and fancy yourself a gourmand, be sure to taste the foie gras poutine. It doesn’t get more decadent than this.
Au Pied de Cochon
Address: 536 Avenue Duluth E, Montréal, QC
Website: Au Pied de Cochon
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5. Pierrette Patates
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Thick cut fries with huge cheese curds and a mouth-watering gravy makes the poutine at Pierrette Patates really stand out. It’s simple and straightforward, which makes it classically delicious. You will certainly enjoy this satisfying meal.
Pierrette Patates
Address: 3900 Rue de Verdun, Verdun, QC H4G 1K9
6. Gibeau Orange Julep
This iconic Montreal eatery stands out, thanks to its large orange shaped dome, but one other thing that makes it stand out is its phenomenal poutine. The poutine at Gibeau Orange Julep is classic, tasty and very gooey. Wash it down with a delectable orange smoothie.
Gibeau Orange Julep
Address: 7700 Decarie Blvd, Montreal, QC H4P 2H4
7. Garde Manger
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This gourmet restaurant takes Canada’s national dish and adds another Canadian favorite. The poutine at Garde Manger is topped with lobster and the result is spectacular. This mixture of amazing seafood with poutine is a fabulous twist, that is worthy of this list.
Garde Manger
Address: 408 St Francois Xavier St, Montreal, QC
Website: Garde Manger
8. Frite Alors
Frite Alors is all about french fries, so naturally, they would come up with some brilliant poutine combinations. La Vladimir is their classic poutine, but you can also get poutine topped with steak, duck, or pulled pork.
Frite Alors
Address: 5235 A Avenue of the Park, Montreal
Website: Frite Alors
9. Montreal Pool Room
The poutine at the Montreal Pool Room is about as classic as a dish can get. It’s a great hangout with classic diner fare. A steamed Montreal style hot dog, or “steamie”, pairs well with this savoury and cheesy poutine.
Montreal Pool Room
Address: 1217 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, QC
10. Green Spot Restaurant
The Green Spot Restaurant serves up amazing diner food and their poutine, smothered in steak and onions, is filling and delicious. It’s the epitome of a greasy spoon and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Their sandwiches and steamed hot dogs are also excellent, as well. There is also a large selection of desserts, if you still have room after that amazing poutine.
Green Spot
Address: 3041 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, QC
Montreal is famous for poutine
A trip to the most colorful and vibrant city in Canada would simply not be complete without some delicious poutine. Montreal is a city made for foodies. Smoked meat, bagels, and steamed hot dogs will fill your stomach, but it’s the poutine that will keep you coming back to this beautiful Quebecois city.
A classic poutine is very satisfying, but if you want something even more filling, you can have your poutine topped with all sorts of succulent and hearty meat, like steak, bacon, duck or pulled pork. Whether you visit a greasy spoon or take in some fine dining, the chefs in Montreal have come up with some amazing combinations, so the next time you’re here, try out some of these favorites. You’ll be glad you did.
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