Restaurant in Montreal, Canada
Casual, cheap, build-your-own poutine done right.
Poutineville on Rue Beaubien Est is Montreal's clearest case for the build-your-own poutine format. Walk-ins only, easy to fit into a casual itinerary, and best experienced at the counter where you can watch your order come together. Return visitors should push beyond the classic and treat the format as the actual menu.
Poutineville sits at the casual, affordable end of Montreal's dining spectrum, and that's exactly where it should be. If you've visited once and defaulted to a classic poutine, come back with a specific goal: build your own combination, push toward something you wouldn't expect, and use the counter seating to watch the kitchen work through orders. For a solo visit or a pair, the counter is where this place makes the most sense.
Poutineville is a poutine-focused restaurant on Rue Beaubien Est in Montreal's Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. The format is build-your-own, which means the menu is less about a single signature dish and more about how much you're willing to experiment. The visual experience at the counter is direct: you see the fries loaded, the cheese curds placed, the gravy poured. It's not theatre, but it's honest, and watching your order come together gives you a clearer sense of the kitchen's pace and portion logic than sitting at a table ever would.
For a returning visitor, the counter is the right call — you get a better read on timing, you can ask questions, and the pacing feels less transactional than a booth. Groups are manageable here, but the format works leading when everyone has a clear idea of what they want before they arrive. The build-your-own model can slow down large parties who are deciding on the fly.
Montreal's poutine scene has evolved well beyond the original curds-gravy-fries formula, and Poutineville is positioned squarely in that creative middle ground: not a heritage-style chip stand, not a fine-dining riff. If you've already done the classic version and want something with more variables, this is a practical next stop. For broader context on where to eat and drink nearby, see our full Montreal restaurants guide, our full Montreal bars guide, and our full Montreal experiences guide.
Booking difficulty is easy. Walk-ins are the norm here — this is a casual counter-service-adjacent format, not a reservation-driven room. No dress code applies. Confirmed pricing and hours are not available in our current data, so verify directly before visiting. For reference, comparable casual poutine spots in Montreal typically run $10–$20 per person for a full portion.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty | Leading For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poutineville | Poutine / Casual | $ | Easy / Walk-in | Build-your-own, counter experience |
| Schwartz's | Delicatessen | $ | Easy / Queue likely | Montreal smoked meat, no-frills institution |
| L'Express | French Bistro | $$ | Moderate | Classic bistro, late-night option |
| Mastard | Modern Cuisine | $$$ | Moderate | Step-up dinner, creative plating |
| Toqué | French | $$$$ | Hard | Special occasion, tasting menu |
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poutineville | Easy | ||
| L’Express | French Bistro | $$ | Unknown |
| Schwartz’s | Delicatessen | $ | Unknown |
| Toqué | French | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Jérôme Ferrer - Europea | Modern Cuisine | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Mastard | Modern Cuisine | $$$ | Unknown |
How Poutineville stacks up against the competition.
Yes, and it's one of the easier casual spots in Rosemont for groups. The build-your-own format means everyone orders independently, which removes the coordination headache common at sit-down restaurants. Walk-ins are the norm, so larger groups should aim for off-peak hours to avoid a wait — there's no reservation system to fall back on.
The build-your-own format is the point — start with the classic base (fries, curds, gravy) and add toppings from there. If you're visiting for the first time at this Rue Beaubien Est location, go classic before going creative; loaded variations are fun but can obscure whether the fundamentals — curd quality, gravy-to-fry ratio — are hitting. The format rewards repeat visits more than a single elaborate order.
Pricing varies at Poutineville; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Poutineville is located in Montreal, at 1348 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2G 1K8, Canada.
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