We were wandering around Plateau Mont-Royal looking for a good place for lunch. We weren't necessarily craving poutine, but decided to give La Banquise a try because it came highly recommended by our travel guide (and we needed a walking break).
We came in on a weekday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. There were a few people out in the patio area, but we were the only people dining indoors. We both ordered sandwiches and an order of "classic" poutine. The sandwiches were huge and all the ingredients were very fresh. We were a bit intimidated by the giant plate of poutine,which we've only had once before Stateside. However, it was delicious in all its gravy goodness. The gravy wasn't very salty and the cheese curds were very fresh.
Service was attentive and friendly. Great spot for a tasty lunch near the park.