Where to find a real restaurant offering poutine in France?

Poutine is a typically Canadian dish made famous by its cheese curds with their amazing texture. Once you taste it, you often want to eat more. But where can you find good poutine in France? We'll give you our top picks!

What is Poutine?

Poutine is a Quebec recipe that originated in the 1950s. It's a dish of hot French fries topped with cheese curds. The whole thing is covered in brown sauceIt's most often made with meat. Cheese is also what makes the dish famous. It's actually the famous squeaky cheese that makes a satisfying squeaking sound. To make a good poutine, you use fresh cheese curds.
Most, if not all, Canadian restaurants in France serve this traditional dish. However, to be sure of eating an authentic poutine, it's best to choose establishments that use Canadian cheese curds. These curds come from a Canadian dairy. In France, some dairies also produce this delicious fresh cheese.

The House of Poutine

This chain won the award for best poutine internationally in 2019, 2020, and 2022. And for good reason: they produce their own cheese curds to offer the best possible taste experience. Since opening its first store in 2017, La Maison de la Poutine now has three locations, or poutineries. You'll find two in Paris and one in Toulouse.

The Maison de la Poutine recently gained notoriety for its giant poutine. The latest one was prepared in Toulouse: it was a free poutine in honor of Quebec's National Day.
The establishment also serves a 100 poutine% The vegetarian poutine, whose recipe was developed by their chefs, Erwan Caradec and Sébastien Cardinal, is a must-try. La Maison de la Poutine also regularly releases limited-edition recipes, such as the vegetarian Santa Claus poutine with truffle sauce. This is the Boréale poutine, the same one that earned the restaurant the award for best poutine internationally in 2022. The "Joyeux Anniversaire" poutine in 2019 and the "Trappeur" poutine in 2020 were the ones that secured La Maison de la Poutine this award.

As you might have guessed, whether you're a fan of classic poutine or a lover of creative dishes, this place is sure to please! In addition to their poutines, you can also enjoy milkshakes. Savor delicious desserts reminiscent of Canada! With the cooler weather, the food at this establishment is a must-try.

The House of Poutine
Toulouse: 48 boulevard Lazare Carnot
Paris 2: 11 rue Mandar - 75002
Paris 11: 82 Avenue Parmentier - 75011

Poutine Bros

This chain won the award for best international poutine in 2021. It has locations in Rennes and Lieusaint. Originally, it was a brother and sister who decided to open their poutine restaurant in France after discovering this specialty during a trip to Canada.
To ensure the quality of the food served, the cheese curds are imported directly from Canada. The fries, all the sauces, and the burger buns are homemade.
Enjoy the classic poutine from this chain. It comes with their signature meat gravy. Alternatively, Poutine Bros also offers a delicious vegetarian poutine.
You can also try the Frontenac. This is the traditional version of poutine with a frankfurter and mustard. Savor the Grizzli as well, with its bacon and button mushrooms. Meat lovers will adore the Raptor. This hearty poutine is served with bacon, a frankfurter, ground beef, and simmered button mushrooms.
While Poutine Bros restaurant is known for its classic poutine dishes, it regularly offers limited-time and original recipes like the Gaspésienne to delight its customers.
Finish on a sweet note with a Canadian beverage or a maple syrup dessert. Poutine

The “Poutine Bros” branches in Rennes and Lieusaint offer “click and collect” and “delivery” options.

Poutine Bros
Rennes: 17-19 rue de Penhoët, Rennes 35000
Lieusaint: 4 Carré Sénart shopping center, 77127 Lieusaint

The Poutine Workshop

For authentic Canadian poutine, order from Atelier de la Poutine and have it delivered. If you'd like to try their poutine, please note that delivery is currently the only option available.
As its name suggests, this restaurant primarily serves poutine. However, it doesn't offer the standard poutine made simply with fries, gravy, and cheese curds, but rather several variations. On the menu, you'll find the "Cheddar & Bacon Poutine," topped with caramelized onions and Cheddar cream. Also try their "Saint-Nectaire & Smoked Sausage" poutine, the "Crispy Chicken & Bleu d'Auvergne" poutine, or the "Pulled Pork & Cheddar" poutine.
You are free to order only poutine, but you can accompany this purchase with desserts (cheesecake, brookie…) and drinks.

This service is available in Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble and Lyon, in partnership with UberEats.

The Poutine House

Since 2019, Montpellier residents have been able to go to this address to enjoy a delicious portion of poutine. A veggie sauce and spicy chicken are added to the... classic brown sauce to accompany this dish.
The products used are local, except for the cheese, which is imported from Quebec. The restaurant uses original recipes to enhance the Canadian experience.

There poutine All Dress comes with bacon and grilled onions. The Rosemont is served with a beef sausage and a small garnish of caramelized onions. maple syrupYou can also order a halal version, "the Cajun," with chicken tenders. In addition, there are two other vegetarian poutines.
The menu also includes several desserts: cookies, cakes, verrines and cheesecake.
La Poutine House offers dishes to enjoy on-site, to take away or for delivery.

La Poutine House: 61 Grand Rue Jean Moulin, Montpellier 34000