La Belle Patate

For me five stars. My meal was delicious. I went with the OBC steamie and ring of fire poutine. My man ordered the Montreal Meat sandwich.

First that hot dog with the toppings was perfect. The bun was soft and the hot dog was tasty. It was just the perfect bite every time and was gone before I knew it. The slaw on the steamie was perfect. We actually wanted to take that slaw home.

The poutine did not disappoint either. The Ring of Fire was the perfect balance and for someone who craves heat & spice, it wasn't too spicy at all. The fries were still crisp on the outside but moist and fluffy on the inside. The gravy was the perfect consistency. The cheese curds plentiful. The peppers and pepperoni just complimented everything so well. The rest in my party, hands down agreed that the ring of fire was the best out of all we ordered.

My man's Montreal meat sandwich, just no words. The smoked meat on this is Epic. It was moist, flavorful, and delicious in every bite. The slaw on the side - again, we've never had slaw like that and found it crisp, slightly tangy, savory, and a burst of flavor in every bite. It completed the sandwich and was a nice balance to the fries.

Our food was prepared fresh and we had a short wait but everything came out hot. The staff was friendly and didn't fuss over our fumbles with the cc machine and trying to figure out how to pay and tip.

This small restaurant fills fast with limited seating but definitely worth it.

Chill, laid back vibe with great eats. You won't be disappointed.

This hit the spot.

I was being a tourist and had stopped by the gay bar up the street. I looked up on Yelp's nearest place to get poutine and this place popped up.

The staff was friendly, and the food came out quick and hot.

The restaurant is very casual.

I ordered the most basic and traditional poutine. I got the small portion and it was the perfect size.

Excellent poutine! Spent a week on vacation in the Pacific Northwest between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, and this was probably the meal I enjoyed the most across all three cities. Simple, yet fantastic meal, at a good price! Very friendly customer service as well, thanks to the nice server who guided me through the offerings on the menu.

Went on a Wednesday afternoon recently a couple of hours before a Vancouver Canucks playoff game. La Belle Patate is in the heart of downtown Vancouver, about a mile and a half or so from where the Canucks play. Took the 6 bus from Robson St. up to this spot - the bus actually has a stop literally at the front door of the restaurant. Fairly small restaurant with a divish bar feel, but has a few TVs, and ample amount of seating, including bar seating.

Spot wasn't too busy on a Wednesday afternoon so only had to wait a couple minutes before ordering. It's clear this place specializes in poutines, which is what the majority of their menu is comprised of. Ordered what seems to be the most popular item on the menu, the smoked ham poutine (medium size, which was $14 Canadian dollars, or around $10.25 in U.S. dollars).

The poutine came out in less than 5 minutes. Not that I can say that I've had a lot of experience with poutine (being from the U.S.) but at least for me, the poutine was perfect, probably the best I've ever had. I definitely regret not ordering a larger size.

La Belle Patate offers a wide variety (over 35 selections) of poutine options, as well as offerings of hot dogs and other smoked meats. If you're looking for a quick bite, solid meal at a very good price point, would seem it would be tough to beat this spot. If I'm ever back in Vancouver I'll make it a point to come back here again!

Do you like a richer dark gravy with chunks of cheese curds in your poutine, then this is the place for you. The smoked brisket was wonderfully tender.

Seating is limited but can accommodate smaller groups. Service was quick, not the friendliest.

Stopped by for a quick lunch bite with my husband and we enjoyed people watching out the open front window almost as much as the food we ordered! Two small orders of poutine and a steamie to split were perfect portion sizes for us, and I'm happy we got to try two different poutine flavors. We got the small smoked meat poutine and the small Armand, which is a traditional poutine with Cajun spices in the gravy. Loved the bits of smoked meat in the first poutine and the kick in the gravy of the second. The fries were delicious and held shape despite the thick layers of gravy, and the cheese curds were delightful. I also enjoyed trying a Montreal-style hot dog for the first time; the hot dog itself wasn't terribly high quality (I would've enjoyed it more with a polish dog I think) but I did enjoy the toppings (mustard, relish,
onions, and coleslaw). Very different type of hot dog than what we're used to!

Lovely Québécois style hot dog and poutine place. We had a couple of steamers and a smoked meat poutine and were transported back to Montreal. The person who took our order and served us was very nice. The food was excellent. I'd definitely come back here.

Cheese Curds, anyone? Really great place to get Poutine in downtown Vancouver.

Fresh cheese curds are a thing in Wisconsin, so have been able to get decent poutine while living there in the past. But poutine is a Canadian thing, so was looking forward to getting some on our Vancouver visit in April '24. My daughter did some research and came up with La Belle Patate as the place to go if staying in downtown.

We came soon after it opened on a Sunday, and it was already getting crowded. The menu is displayed as multiple boards above the registers, and we placed and paid for our orders using a credit card. It took about 5 minutes for the food to be ready. The poutine comes in 3 different sizes.

Smoked Meat Poutine (L) - $17: the chunks of meat is called Montreal Smoked Meat Brisket, and it tasted like pastrami. It was good, very little fat, not too tender. The cheese curds were broken up into its natural size, without needing to clump and were slightly heated. The brown gravy was not too thick and had the right seasoning. The fries were decent, thick cut and deep fried. This allowed each bite to have the right mix of warm cheese, gravy, and french fries. Of course, the fries got soggy so the best bites are the ones immediately after being made.

We also got a Regular Poutine ($11) to go, and my daughter reported later that night, it was a great meal, even reheated.

Did I mention that the brown gravy here is advertised to be vegetarian? Not sure how they do that, but wish we could use the same recipe for other brown gravy needs like Loco Moco and pot roast.

Both white and malt vinegar were available, and as expected, it went well with the fries and meat. The dishes are very shareable, so makes sense to get bigger sizes to get better value,

Was thinking if the combo of meat, cheese, and gravy would work on a baked potato...but I don't think it would be the same. Somehow the deep fried potatoes, even though losing its crunch, still adds that 'je ne sais quoi' that makes it a unique dish.

La Belle excludes an establishment that has gotten its routine down pat, knowing it has the right product, at the right price, for both locals and tourists.

Best poutine in Vancouver. The menu is pretty decent in size with many options for toppings. We opted for the traditional poutine and it did not disappoint. The fries were crispy and the brown gravy was a smooth consistency and was very flavorful. Cheese curds were soft and the plate came out quickly. We also tried the smoked meat sandwich which was delicious. Smoked meat that was piled high on rye bread with mustard and a pickle on the side. Just can't beat a hearty sandwich like that. Service was quick - order at the counter and take a seat. Food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Great experience.

We aren't Canadians, so take this review with that in mind. The poutine is not super salty, the gravy has a hint of curry spice to it - which we love! The smoked meat was also very tender. Cheese curds are cheesy with a slimy hint it saltiness towards the end. Recommend over Fritz!

Coming from the US and as a top rated poutine restaurant, I expected more.
I did research before traveling and this was the highest rated and picked to eat here.
I ordered the #23, deluxe smoked meat, medium. I was told the meats were smoked brisket. Thinking pull a part, melt in your mouth real brisket. (Thinking brisket like Mac and cheese kind). This was kielbasa for sure. Maybe in Canada, brisket is different? Or more of a ham. I also did not receive any mushrooms/onions so was likely given the #2. The cheese, gravy, and fries were fine. But I could get the same thing at most places that servce fresh cut fries. The server was nice and beer was light Canadian made