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La BanquisevsAu Pied de Cochon
Au Pied de Cochon and La Banquise are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Au Pied de Cochon is preferred by most writers compared to La Banquise. Au Pied de Cochon ranks #3 in Montreal with positive reviews from 11 publications like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Concierge.
La Banquise
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
994 Rue Rachel E, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2J3, Canada
From $4/night
Fodor's "Québec is known for poutine—french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy—and La Banquise is the place for an authentic poutine experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Poutine (fries with gravy and cheese) come in 25 varieties starting at $4.00." Full review
Michelin Guide "This is the Temple of Poutine, and after a night on the town, no matter what the hour, after noshing on any one of their famous versions, you will understand what poutine is all about."
Condé Nast Traveler "This classic 24/7 diner in the Plateau has 30 different types of poutine, including a classic variety that all first-timers should start with." Full review
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Poutine is comfort food to enjoy alone or with friends or family—especially when you've got 30 varieties to choose from.
Frommer's "La Banquise is incredibly kid-friendly...in addition to poutine, breakfast items, salads, burgers, hot dogs, pogos and cold beer round out the menu. " Full review
Au Pied de Cochon
Concierge
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure
Gayot Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Fodor's
National Geographic
Tasting Table Show All Reviews
536 Duluth Avenue East, Montreal, Quebec H2L 1A9, Canada
From $0/night
Concierge "Martin Picard's... synthesis of rustic fare and haute cuisine is masterful."
Insight Guides "Hugely acclaimed for very generous portions of fresh seafood, meat - including bison and venison in season - and fowl, all prepared to perfection. "
Travel + Leisure "This lively restaurant, manned by chef Martin Picard, has earned a cultlike following both within the city and abroad for its obsessive (and inventive) preparations of all things meat." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Martin Picard's busy pork and seafood restaurant is anything but subtle, with its colossal servings of fun and rich, casually-prepared food." Full review
Michelin Guide "Park your calorie-counter and blood- pressure gauges at the door as you enter this temple to Quebec's most saturated trans-fat menu."
DK Eyewitness "Soothing pleasures of tender meat, succulent sauces, and crisp salads await at this packed bistro serving traditional Quebecois cuisine, so make a reservation."
Rough Guide "Picard, whose approach to Québécois cuisine is as playful as his hair, famously added foie gras to poutine – quelle scandale! – at his breakout restaurant."
Fodor's "Not for the timid, the menu at this famous bistro is an ode to nose-to-tail cooking…and fat." Full review
National Geographic "“Comforting Quebecois farmhouse cooking; foie gras prepared all ways, as appetizer, side dish, and main event.”—Maria Francesca LoDico. Plateau haute-bistro went supernova when celebrity..." Full review
Tasting Table "Chef Martin Picard helped catalyze the fatty, in-your-face ethos that defines nouveau Québécois cuisine." Full review
