Au Pied de Cochon
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Au Pied de Cochon
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
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The Au Pied de Cochon restaurant is where it all began. Passed from one generation to the next, family knowledge contributes to the restaurant's reputation. Constantly evolving, the Pied de Cochon celebrates its 20th anniversary in November 2021. This à la carte restaurant is located in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal. Authentic to its Quebec and Canadian roots, the dishes are hearty and comforting. Adopting the style from French brasseries, the chef and his team draw inspiration from local and seasonal products to create a timeless menu. With private import wines, beers brewed in Montreal, and signature cocktails, Au Pied de Cochon restaurant is a friendly place where local products are showcased. There is one of the first open kitchens in Montreal where you can see the cooks in action.
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SONJA
Sitting at the bar was an action filled experience. Lovely people & staff. Keep in mind you'll have a long wait if ordering the Canard en conserve, make sure to order appetizers. The fresh fruit dessert was mind blowing. Who knew the mixture of radishes, yellow & red cherry tomatoes with raspberries, cream & maple syrup would be so heavenly❣?Their special chili vodka was spicy but doable.View more
Yongyi
We could only book the one bar seating left at 10PM on a Wednesday right after Holiday. There were quite a bit of empty seats when we arrived so me & my husband could be seated on a table. We snacked for dinner earlier already because the reservation was late at night. My husband wanted to order the beef tripes but was sold out. Dessert options of the day were not interested at all for me. My husband is allergic to alcohol & I am pregnant so we cannot drink. We ended up only getting couple of appetizers for a late night snack which were the duck temaki & foie gras nigiri. They were delicious & unique but the price value were not good. Paid $60 for just 6 bites. Glad that we finally tried the restaurant but probably won't go back. Would like to visit again for the two appetizers though if the price is better.View more
Nicholas
OH MY WORD!! My first night visiting Montreal & I was able to snag a spot at the bar. The bartender made me a nice off menu mocktail & I had some really good locally sourced sparkling water. I ordered the duck tartare & the foie gras poutine - which is a must move for first timers! The duck tartare was served sushi style with crispy potato bits & wrapped in seaweed. Best to eat with your hands. Delicious! The main delight for me was the foie gras poutine. It was like nothing I've ever experienced before. There are two different sauces that go so well together & the cheese curds are cut slightly longer on the bottom. The fries were perfectly crisp & the foie gras had a lovely char to it. Everything works so perfectly together & I was beyond joyed for my specific life choices that brought me to this heavenly dish. Thank you so much, Au Pied de Cochon!! I'm gonna see if I can make a reservation to come back this week ☺?View more
Julie
Une soirée mitigée. Les plats excellents, décadents, superbe carte des vins, mais assis au bar & la cuisine un réel chaos devant nous. Nous sommes pas à notre premier resto assis au bar, mais première fois qu'on assiste à une soiree autant chaotique. Le sous chef a sacré tout le long de la soirée qui a créé une ambiance pas à la hauteur du repas & loin d'être agréable pour les clients qui consomment devant lui. Les gens en salle ont sûrement eu une ambiance différente qu'au bar. Toutefois, je tiens à mentionner que le cuisinier a couru tout le long de la soirée & a maintenu le cap, impressionnant de le voir aller !View more
Mirella
Our first time & it was exceptional. Loved sitting at the bar & watching the extremely organized chaos going on in the kitchen. Food & drinks were delicious & I would highly recommend it.View more
Andréane
Ma douce moitié, un excellent cuisinier, retraité de la restauration depuis 2 ans mais encore sous le choc de la folie du milieu, refuse en général d'aller au restaurant. Quand'Au pied de cochon' a ouvert il y a déjà longtemps, il avait vraiment envie qu'on y aille mais n'osait pas, par peur d'être déçu. C'est un running gag dans la famille depuis plus de 20 ans. Je pensais qu'on irait jamais & je ne me sentais pas coole de le trahir en y allant avec qqn d'autre.
C'est aujourd'hui qu'il a dit'au pire, je serai déçu!', & qu'il a réservé, à ma grande surprise. Les enfants sont grands, les enjeux financiers sont différents, alors le risque lui paraissait dorénavant acceptable ;)
Ce long build-up aurait pu tuer le fantasme, mais au contraire, j'ai été témoin d'un émoi sincère lors de la croquée initiale du nigiri de foie gras...La dernière fois que je l'ai vu comme ça, c'était au Laurie-Raphaël à Québec à l'été 2008. Je ne sais pas comment dire que c'est tout dire.
Ces nigiris de foie gras, donc, ont été notre coup de coeur à tous les deux. Une simplicité désarmante qui se révèle être en bouche d'une complexité équilbrée & tellement satisfaisante! Un must pour quiconque doit choisir dans le menu sans tout prendre (euh.)! Merci au serveur, Gabriel (excellent), de nous l'avoir recommandé, car nous ne serions pas allés là d'instinct.
Nous n'avons pas pris de plat principal, c'est partie remise, mais les autres entrées ont été à la hauteur, mention à la Plogue à Champlain : wow. Je pense que tout est bon, mais nous n'aurons pas le choix d'aller vérifier...
C'est pas McDo,'c'est cher', direz-vous, mais c'est quoi,'cher', si on met en perspective combien de McDo valent cet excellent repas? Je préfère me passer de McDo pour aller là une fois de temps en temps! L'ambiance est vraiment agréable, &, assis au bar, le spectacle de la cuisine est passionnant pour qui est intéressé! S/O à la belle brigade aux fourneaux, jeune, pleine de nerf & de talent, en espérant que les tips sont partagés avec eux aussi!View more
Ricardo
We were 2 guys at the bar & had an incredible experience. Arthur was a great waiter. The Beef tripe is simply unbeliveable & the Plogue a Champlain a must have. I'm already planning to go back soon.View more
Alice
Absolutely phenomenal. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. We got the Duck Temaki (10/10), Plogue a Champlain (a little too sweet for our palate but would make for a good dessert), Scallop Quenelle (light & delicious), & Plogue a Champlain (perfect). We sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen, which I quite liked. Service was impeccable.View more
Michael
Always a fantastic experience at APC & sitting by the bar is always fun.View more
Dominic
Toujours une belle expérience. Les nigiris au foie gras restent un incontournable. La quenelle aux pétoncles étaient délicieuses. Le coup de coeur aura été le pouding chômeur avec extra cheddar & foie gras. Absolument décadent. L'expérience au bar s'avère agréable où l'on voit les cuisiniers en action. Le service est impeccable. Les serveurs sont très sympathiques.View more
Kit
Foie Gras. Foie Gras. The Scallop dish. The pancake dish. Our dessert was the creme pudding. Paired with Pinot Noir. A great culinary experience. Service was slow & disconnected. Everyone was friendly but the attention & timeliness wasn't there. Our waitress was more of a campaigner walking around to smile & be friendly but she didn't serve us. Odd right? They had bussers, food runners, altogether we had 4-5 different staff tend to us but none were truly attentive & timely. I'm a generous tipper but I was wondering who gets the tip. I felt my waiter didn't deserve it. Odd right? We sat in front of the cooking station witnessed all the action. It felt operationally inefficient & chaotic. The head chef & his team, in my opinion deserved the tip. They held the entire restaurant together working in chaos & kept the dishes coming. I noticed he'd call out that a dish was ready but the dish would sit on the shelf likely too long. The food did take too long to get & the time gap between dishes were too long. Wine ordering took too long. If the dishes came out more timely we would've wanted to order more. The best part by far are the incredible & unique dishes. Flavors, richness, uniqueness, all exceptionally enjoyable & memorable. The show stealer. About the atmosphere...for me...it's a bit too cramped & loud for me, but I know it's just me. It's a bar & pub feel. The atmosphere could be completely great for others. What do I know, the place was packed on a Wednesday evening.View more
Aaron
Great hostess & service at the bar. Enjoyed a great meal & drinks.View more
Gg
Been going there for 10years plus & it is still a delicious menu. Loud. & boisterous Fun ambiance ! Service is overall ok , slow bar. So I'd order wine & beer. Drinks were inventive but took forever to get to table unphased with our meal. This is the 3rd time the bar is slow. Add a barman or fire the current dude !View more
Patrice
Dès notre arrivée une charmante hôtesse nous a pris en charge , nous avions demandé Bar pour notre soirée , nous avons été placé droit devant Maya , une machine , un rock , très focus a sa tâche & au bon déroulement de son équipe , aucune assiette ne passe si elle ne juge pas qu'elle en vaut le coût , présentation & goût sont jugée . Malgré sont travail acharné & ardu , elle répondait a toute nos questions avec gentille & sourire avant de retourner dans sa bulle . Impressionnante 🤩 . & que dire d' Alexandre sommelier & hôte incroyable , un amour de garçon il avait notre soirée entre les mains je fêtais mon cinquantième le soir même , tout ce qu'il nous a proposé comme repas nous l'avons pris dans l'ordre qu'il a décidé , & croyez moi , aucun regret. Que du plaisir , en bouche & en ambiance. Il nous a offert un shooter pour mon anniversaire, une belle surprise très apprécié & des de bingale. Je suis séduite de A a Z ainsi que mon conjoint. Chaque employé , communiquent bien , répondent a nos questions , expliquent chaque plat & nous salut au passage. Un endroit a découvrir & ensuite a fréquenter. Merci mille fois a tousView more
Sarah
Our first visit- outstanding dining experience! We sat at the bar where the dynamic chefs kept us entertained just by doing their jobs. Great cocktails & wines by the glass. Decadent & stunning plates- we especially loved the Shepherd's Pie. Will return every time we visit Montreal.View more
Sharon
This was truly one of the most remarkable dining experiences I've ever had! The tuna, freshly caught, was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious, bursting with flavor. The foie gras parfait was a delightful treat that I doubt I'll ever replicate. & the duck sashimi? Oh my goodness, it was unbelievably good! As for the shepherd's pie, trust me when I say you've never had one like this before-so creamy & packed with incredible flavors. The restaurant is vibrant & bustling, with a lively atmosphere that can get quite loud, & the space is cozy. It runs like a well-oiled machine. We were seated at the bar overlooking the open kitchen, where the chef was truly impressive. She managed food prep, training, & everything seamlessly & calmly, which was amazing to witness. What an exceptional experience overall! I highly recommend this place if you don't mind the noise & the organized chaos. I rated the atmosphere a 4 due only due to the noise level & close quarters but I was conflicted because these things are also part of the charm, it was a fantastic experience! We will definitely go back.View more
Melissa
I'm torn because this is some of the best food I have ever had in my life. The only problem is everything else such as the service & atmosphere was really, really, bad. Starting off with the good, the food here was amazing. Every single dish that we ordered blew our minds off. I'm not sure if they change their menu but I highly recommend the sweetbread, duck temaki, plogue a champlain, pork shank, & the salt & maple sugar fries. It was my second time having sweetbread & this was sooooo delicious. The duck temaki was the perfect ratio of rice & other ingredients. I loved the uniqueness of pouring your own yolk out of a small quail egg. The plogue a champlain came with a huge serving of foie gras & was amazing. I had nothing bad to say about any of the food we ate today. Definitely the best food we have had in Montreal so far! This is why it was so disappointing that I could not say the same about the service & restaurant itself. First, the tables at the back are super crammed. I could not get into my seat because the guy at the table besides me was literally touching my chair. Another patron saw me struggling & him & his wife moved my table forward for me just so I could sit down! Then when my mom sat in her chair, the lady at the table behind her came back from the washroom & couldn't get into her seat! She ranted something in French which I'm assuming wasn't positive about the tight space situation. When we first sat down we were greeted by a really nice server who was helpful & gave us great food suggestions. But then he rarely came back to check on us. I wanted to tell him how amazing the food was except, he never asked once we finished our courses! When I turned around I saw him bartending at the bar, so maybe he was both the server & bartender for the night? Maybe the restaurant was short staffed? I don't know, but the service was disappointing. So yes, my wine glass sat empty on the table & no one bothered to ask me if I would like another drink. When we finished our pitcher of water, another server took it away but didn't bring us a new one. When our water glasses sat empty for some time, I finally asked someone for another pitcher of water. & then, the strangest thing happened during the middle of dinner, where a guy took a Swiffer duster & started dusting the vents on top of everyone's heads while we were eating!! Me & a girl at the table across from me gave eachother a "what the F" look because we were bewildered they would not wait until later to do this? & I don't know why, but they kept trying to serve us other people's food!! Lol! This one poor guy brought us three dishes that weren't ours. So this is why I'm torn. I would absolutely die for the food here but I just wish the service was better.View more
Chelsea
A heartfelt thank you to Alex, Sous Chef James (I hope this name is correct. It was loud. He's from Saskatchewan. Makes a mean salt & maple sugar pomme frite) & the entire team. We had a fantastic evening at Au Pied de Cochon last night, due largely in part to their warmth & hospitality. **Sit at the bar if you dine here**. Watching this team work their tails off to serve us impeccably presented dishes elevated the experience in a way sitting at table wouldn't deliver & we greatly appreciated the front row seat & the time they took to interact with us. We enjoyed the foie gras nigiri, the infamous duck in a can, & the salt & maple sugar pomme frites. The restaurant boasts a great wine selection as well. Definitely order a side of the sourdough bread if you try the duck in a can to mop up all of the delicious sauce. The shots of jalapeno vodka & St-Germain proved to be a delightful surprise. We're contemplating a return visit to try the poutine, which stands apart from all the other poutine in Montreal in that the gravy is enhanced with fat from the foie gras. Thanks again, chefs.View more
Maxwell
First time visit for us was not a disappointment. Every dish was lights out delicious. Sitting at the bar was a stellar experience getting to watch the chefs excelling at their craft. Service was also top notch as staff was accommodating & personable. Compliments to the entire staff at Au Pied de Cochon! We ordered scallops rotolo, duck in a can, pork chop & lava cake. All fantastic dishes.View more
David
I was lucky to get a table here during my stay in Montreal, & I was alone, so I had all the time in the world to savour the food, wine & atmosphere. & what an atmosphere that was - seated a the bar right in front of the open kitchen, pure organised chaos (think The Bear...) Super attentive servers, friendly & chatty, neither my water or wine glass were ever empty. I took the sweetbreads, shepherds pie & pouding chômeur, along with wine chosen by the waiter, the dessert in particular was astonishingly good Next time I'll try the poutine as is looked really goodView more
Jayda
My friend & I had a 10pm reservation at the bar where we could see the kitchen & enjoy both the dining atmosphere & the energy of a team that is passionate about what they do. We shared two appetizers, a main, & a dessert (which we took home because we were very well fed). The service was incredible, the staff were friendly & knowledgeable, & extremely concerned with guest satisfaction. As a cook by trade, I was greatly impressed. There was one dish that was extremely well executed but wasn't to our taste simply due to personal preference. The staff insisted we try another preparation of that star ingredient which was delicious! Having both the front of house & back of house staff share in our experience was truly memorable & well worth the price. A big thank you to the APDC team!View more
Carlo
From start to finish, the hospitality we received was overwhelming in the best possible way. We were sat at the bar, which as a chef, was exactly the experience I wanted. Our waiter, whose name eludes me, was knowledgeable in both food & drink & made the best recommendations. The cook on the other side of the bar counter overheard it was my daughter's birthday & surprised us with a mini poutine & a dessert. What a fantastic first night in Montreal!View more
Jim
Overall we enjoyed the food, the service & the atmosphere. But there are definitely some areas that can be improved. Food: Foie gras poutine gravy was luke warm & not hot so the cheese curds were not melted, not even the least bit. After about 7 minutes or so, the last bites of the poutine were cold, not warm. They do give a lot of foie gras so value wise overall not bad. Duck in a can tasted good overall but the duck contained some tendon. Extremely hard to cut. I spent 3-4 minutes trying to slice the duck in order for it to be shared between two. It was a workout for my wrist. Eventually i got the piece that had the tendon & it was not chewable. Had to spit out the unchewable piece which was not what i was expecting from a $60 dish. That aside, the rest of the dish tasted great, & wasn't as heavy as others have commented which is a good thung. Service: good service overall but i wish more attention would have been made with our party's seafood allergy Despite putting the allergy on the reservation & advising the waitress ahead of ordering, it was only discovered after the plate was brought to our table & after we asked, was it confirmed that the appetizer special contained seafood. Ambiance: lively & laid back made for a great atmosphere. But i was taken aback when one of the workers would use a swifter right above all the guests & their food to remove what im guessing as dust/webs/mosquitoes from the ceiling. & then that same person came back a second time 30 mins later; what is accumulating up there every 30 mins? Bathroom location was odd. There are only two single stalls. Both require walking through where the bar staff is actively working to get to. There is zero signage. If the bathroom is occupied, & you could only tell by standing next to the bar staff & try to open the door, then you would have to wait in an area where you are in the way of the bar staff, the servers & the bussers. You would also be standing right next to where people are eating which is weird. We ended up just leaving instead of waiting. Especially since we heard another woman tell the server that one of the toilets wouldnt flush, bringing down the functional stalls from 2 to 1.View more
Chelsea
Best meal of my life! As a solo diner I felt super comfortable & at ease sitting at the bar, with a fun view of the kitchen. Amazing foie gras specialities, excellent wine list & cocktail. I'd come back to Montreal exclusively to have the Plogue à Champlain, & the foie gras nigiri. Amazing experience from beginning to end!View more
Joey
Our first visit to Au Pied de Cochon will not be our last. Despite a frantic & stressful atmosphere, the courteous staff & delicious food made it a memorable experience, reminiscent of a local Montreal pub. We had a 9 pm bar reservation, where we witnessed the sous chef & cooks skillfully prepare our Quebec fusion dishes. The wait staff ensured we were well-hydrated & comfortable, navigating us through the tight restaurant space to the discreet bathroom doors between the bars. The specialty of the day, the shrimp roll topped with melted foie gras & a sweet balsamic reduction, was incredible & our favorite dish. We hope it becomes a main menu item. We also enjoyed the foie gras nigiri, rotolo, & aged pork chop with a side of maple salted fries. While all dishes were rich, fresh, & hearty, the shrimp roll & fries stood out for us. Despite some reviews claiming Au Pied de Cochon is overrated or past its prime, we strongly recommend it to both tourists & locals for an elevated Québécois dining experience.View more
Aimee
Well, if you have extra time to kill, don't mind the cost, & really want to experience the hype, I guess it worth a visit. Make sure you are not hungry before the visit as the wait can be loooong. The restaurant is poorly managed with friendly but chaotic service. The indoor space is crowded, noisy & stuffy, with bathrooms behind the beverage bar. The patio customers were neglected most of the time. During our waiting & dinning times (2.5 hours), there were at least four tables with missed or delayed orders, & the sides (bread & fries), often arrive long after the main was ice cold or finished. It took on average 20 minutes to get the bill & you would be at the mercy of the restaurant wifi to use your card on the POS terminal. Most customers ended up paying inside anyways after failed attempts. The food...is unique. We ordered foie gras nigiri & the renowned duck in a can. If you like peanut butter on rice with customized ponzu soy sauce, the nigiri would not disappoint, but the foie gras might not be necessary. The duck in the can wa definitely a novel idea with complex rich falvours, but unfortunately executed poorly. The duck breast tasted like stone & the thick skin was chewier than gummy bears. I was wondering why a full scale steak knife was provided with the dish, but it all soon made sense when I started cutting. The most delicious ingredients were the sourdough bread crust & the garlic. I wish there were more. Overall, this is for sure a once in a lifetime dinning experience as I do not wish to dine there again. If you have this restaurant on your vacation checklists, it worth a (one) visit. If you are looking for a romantic & enjoyable dinning experience with your partner or family, there are better places around the area.View more
Sarah
This was a restaurant on my bucket list & it did not disappoint! The knowledgeable & bilingual staff helped to curate an unforgettable dining experience. We had the halibut & aged pork chop, also the special fresh burrata with caviar on house made sourdough to start. If you're in Montreal, this place is a must see! If you're at all culinary inclined, sit at the bar to watch these gorgeous dishes being prepared & plated 😁View more
Henry
Loved sitting at the bar, the lovely bartender made us a specialty cocktail with chai infused calvados that I can't stop thinking about. The food is decadent & delicious. The fois gras profiteroles were the highlight of the meal for me. The atmosphere is cozy & friendly, with an open kitchen concept. Au Pied de Cochon is a must visit to kick off a night out in Montreal.View more
J-F
Seul petit point négatif est de ne pas réserver tard car les choix de menus disparraissent. Nous y sommes allés & le serveur nous présente le menu spécial du moment. Un plateau de fruits de mer avec des fish & Chips, une guédille au homard ou une côte de boeuf...alors il nous laisse 5 minutes pour faire nos choix...Aussitôt branché, nous l'accrochons pour commander & nous annonce qu'ils viennent de vendre le dernier alors on se ravise pour nos choix. Il repasse 2 minutes après pour mentionner que la côte de boeuf aussi n'est plus dispo alors je pose la question : & la guédille elle, en reste t'il? il répond oui avec un air qu'on ne doit pas s'en inqueter...devinez quoi, aussitôt commandé, celui qui prépare les guédilles devant nous car nous sommes au bar call aux serveurs qu'il n'y a plus de guédille alors la chance, nous avons eu la dernière. Donc notre leçon de tout ça, jamais plus une réservation à 20h30, nous choisirons plus un 18h ou 18h30 question d'avoir droit au menu du moment.View more
Sarah
I had a fantastic solo date here on my last night in Montreal. This place has been recommended to me with fervor from another foodie friend of mine, & boy I was just enamored by the vibe of the joint, the staff & of course, the food & wine. I sat at the bar & made friends with the bartender & staff as well as the other diners sitting near me - thank you beautiful folks for the hospitality & generosity! Their menu changes regularly from what I understand, based on seasonality of ingredients. If you can order any of the dishes I had - I highly recommend. Oysters were nicely shucked & presented, with a quail egg cured yolk to garnish - this was really nice, especially with the champagne they have on the menu. I followed that with the appetizer size of their lobster rolo - this came with beautifully cooked & sauced fiddleheads & morels. Such a delight of a dish! Well balanced overall. For my mains I tried two of their foie gras dishes & you MUST order them - the foie gras nigiri & the buckwheat pancake. I've never had foie gras served like nigiri over a delicately maple seasoned portion of rice - & let me tell you, I'm still salivating over these bites. I paired with a Rhône & it was perfect. The buckwheat pancake was delightfully crispy, accompanied by maple syrup & a smoky bacon/ ham slice, & of course, a generous portion of foie gras. Delectable! I for sure will be coming back to this establishment & I'm excited for them to continue to establish themselves as a Montreal staple. Merci!View more