An emblematic dish of Canadian cuisine, poutine first gained popularity in Quebec in the 1950s. Usually consisting of crispy French fries, cheese curds and a thick brown gravy made from beef broth and flour, poutine has since become popular in other parts of Canada as well as around the world, with specialized poutine restaurants opening in many cities around the world, including New York, London and of course Paris!
Ascomforting as it is simple, poutine is now available in a variety of recipes based on ground meat, chicken, bacon or even tofu, for vegetarians and vegans. Most of the time affordable, poutine is a dish accessible to all budgets and offers the chance to eat copiously at a lower price.
In Paris, several restaurants and bars offer poutine on their menus, or have even specialized in it. Whether you prefer it traditional or with a personal touch, it's hard to resist this unique and tasty combination of fries, cheese and gravy.
To help you in your quest for a good poutine in Paris, here are the best addresses!
The Moose, the Canadian restaurant and pub specializing in poutine, in the 6th
The Moose is a Canadian bar and restaurant serving North American specialties in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the 6th arrondissement. For sports fans, it's the place to be for every match, while for the rest of us, it's a friendly place to enjoy lunch or a drink with friends. [Read more]
The Canadian Embassy Pub
Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, this bar-restaurant is well known to Canadians living in Paris, but also to sports fans, as the Canadian Embassy Pub regularly broadcasts sports matches. On the food front, The Canadian Embassy Pub of course honors poutine with its classic recipe, as well as one based on pulled pork!
The Great Canadian Pub
Another well-known Canadian pub in Paris? The Great Canadian Pub! Opened by two Canadian expatriates - Mark Berry from Ottawa and Daniel Henri from Montreal - this establishment opened its doors in 2005 in the 6th arrondissement. Since then, the place has been a showcase for Canadian culture, with drinks, sports and culinary specialties like poutine!
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