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.
Reviews portray Au Pied de Cochon as a landmark of indulgent Quebecois cuisine where the Duck in a Can and foie gras poutine are signature showpieces that set the tone for a decadent, meat forward menu. The atmosphere is described as warm, rustic, and lively, often loud with an open kitchen that feels like a performance, making it easy to get swept up in the energy. Dishes are frequently praised for bold flavors, rich textures, and generous portions, with many diners raving about foie gras nigiri, pates, tripe, and a seafood tower as standouts, though some note occasional temperature issues or oversaturation of foie gras on the menu. Service is commonly highlighted for attentiveness, knowledge, and friendliness, yet a few reviews mention slow pacing, crowded spaces, or uneven experiences during peak hours. Value is a recurring topic: the meals are described as memorable and worth the splurge by many, while others call the prices high for the heft and richness of the dishes. Overall, Au Pied de Cochon comes across as a must try Montreal institution for foie gras lovers and fans of bold, traditional yet inventive Quebecois cuisine, best enjoyed with reservations and an appetite for excess and discovery.
This was one of the best culinary experiences we've ever had. We were really excited to get a last minute reservation & our server was extremely pleasant. We got the duck in a can & the Foie Gras poutine, which was absolutely one of the best things I've ever eaten.
My husband & I had an absolutely amazing dinner here. I highly recommend the pig foot - a very unusual meal, but so good! The meat is fallling off the bone tender, & the maple syrup glaze is incredible. We also tried the foie gras poutine - very rich, but of course delicious. I would come back here in a heartbeat.
Feb 16, 2024
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Nous avons adoré notre expérience au Pied de Cochon. La nourriture était exceptionnelle & le service l'était tout autant. Notre serveur, Émile, est absolument exceptionnel! Avenant, il connait son menu & nous met à l'aise rapidement. La discussion est fluide, le service est personnalisé. On sent qu'il aime son travail & qu'il a à coeur de nous faire passer un bon moment. Ses conseils son judicieux & on comprend qu'il a pour objectif que tous nos goûts & tous nos besoins culinaires soient comblés. Son attention aux détails fut remarquée & appréciée! Le travail collaboratif de l'équipe du service était fluide, rapide, chaleureux & tous étaient aussi sympathiques que dévoués à faire de notre soirée une expérience parfaite. Bravo, vous avez réussi! En entrée, nous avons eu la salade de fromage bleu qui était décadente de saveur. Nous avons également dégusté le rotolo de pétoncle à la truffe. C'était tellement beau que nous avons presque eu de la difficulté à nous résoudre à le manger. La première bouchée a dissipé toutes nos réserves. Nous avons poursuivi avec la poutine au foie gras. Nous aurions pu en manger une chaudière. J'aimerais vous décrire le foie gras, mais je n'ai pas les mots. Bravo à la cuisine! Pour le repas principal, nous avons partagé le fameux canard en canne & le pied de cochon. C'était beaucoup trop. Beaucoup trop gros. Beaucoup trop bon. Beaucoup trop le fun. Beaucoup trop de saveurs. Pour terminer, nous n'avons pu résisté au pouding chômeur. C'était bon. C'était réconfortant. C'était trop, mais c'était bon & réconfortant. Bref, nous avons beaucoup trop mangé. Nous avons eu mal au ventre. Nous n'avons jamais été aussi heureux d'avoir mal au ventre. Cette soirée au Pied de Cochon sera dans nos mémoires pour longtemps. Au plaisir d'y retourner avant longtemps, merci!
I went into this meal with high expectations, but while the service was excellent the food disappointed. - Duck tartare was great - (special) uni egg pasta was ok, but the uni flavor wasn't very noticeable. - Foie gras poutine was great; the foie gravy was a highlight. - aged pork chop was tasty, especially with the cabbage, but the meat was a bit dry & tough - the pig foot ragout also had somewhat tough meat. The potatoes in this dish were also not cooked (I'm not being picky here, they were crunchy & inedible). - the mapo tofu udon was ok but not great. - the black pudding was one of the best bites of food we've ever tried! I don't like writing negative reviews, especially when care is clearly put into the food, but our dinner was very expensive & the quality unfortunately didn't match the price or reputation.
My top restaurant to recommend in Montreal! A great experience to remember. FOOD: everything was exceptional • Poutine Foie Gras: the fries was awesome, the gravy was so yummy, lots of foie gras. Everything goes so well together. • Duck in a Can: their famous dish, the plating doesn't look that nice but it's so tasty. Very tender, I love the harmony of flavor & scent of herbs, gravy & foie gras. • Pork Chop: The pork was a little bit dry to me but still taste good. Love the tiny little mushrooms. Gravy was so flavorful. • Chocolate Choux: the ice cream cleaned all the fatty taste in my mouth, very refreshing yet rich & creamy. They store hot chocolate ganache in a insulated bottle is just so cute. DRINKS: • Special cocktail of the day: the cocktail sounds very complicated, all I remember is some liquor infused in foie gras or something. It was amazing, I really love the flavor • Dessert cocktail: it looks cool when they lit it on fire, smell great but I think it's too strong to be a dessert cocktail. SERVICE: great service, they explained all the dish, check on us once in a while. VIBE: smaller place than I thought, super busy. I got a table by the open kitchen so the smell is gorgeous.
Visiting Montreal, & hearing all the hype I decided to go. I definitely got my fill of foie gras for the year. 2/3 plates had 100grams of foie gras. The poutine was delicious, I really liked it. The tofu noodle dish was my least favorite, not sure how the flavors mixed together...left me feeling unsatisfied. The braised pork was good but seemed to be missing a little flavor. Overall it was good, would like to go back & try the duck in a can.
This is a highly recommended must try place in Montreal & i'm definitely glad we tried it! We had the foie gras poutine, the canned duck & the aged pork chop.
The aged pork chop was definitely my favorite as the meat was soft & tender!
Dec 29, 2023
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If only I could leave 6 stars... holy cow (or pig I guess) this place is freaking incredible. They lived up to the hype & then some! We tried a lot of the menu, not a single bad dish was brought to the table.
The scallops were great, the oysters with quail eggs were insane, the bone marrow with caviar & crusty bread was top notch. The foie gras nigiri was one of the best bites of anything I've ever experienced. Sea urchin pasta was awesome too. The foie gras poutine was super rich & decadent. The "Duck In A Can" is not to be missed, the act is hilarious & the food that comes out of it is unbelievable.
Service was impeccable, we rotated through a few different servers & they were all on top of their game. One of the best culinary experiences I've ever had!!
Food is always perfect. They haven't lost their attention to detail since their first opened. The classics (like foie gras poutine) are still on the menu & examples of pure perfection. Service is first class. Prices are fair given the ingredients (ie. foie gras in almost everything). Quebec beers on tap, plenty of wine-by-the-glass options, as well as a very extensive wine list (by the bottle). Meals are expectedly rich, so order accordingly. It's worth saving room for dessert (pouding chomeur is highly recommended). The vibe in the restaurant is buzzing but still easy to have a conversation. Consider eating at the bar to be in the centre of the excitement & view on the kitchen.
On prend vraiment son pied au Pied de cochon Le service était impeccable, car chaque employé qui passait s'impliquait dans notre expérience, pas seulement notre serveur. Ils s'assuraient que tout était correct, que ce soit en nous servant de l'eau ou en veillant à ce que notre expérience soit optimale. C'était une véritable équipe soudée. Nous avions commandé l'entrée de pétoncles au pamplemousse & le canard, ainsi que deux poutines au foie gras. Tout était simplement délicieux. Les cocktails étaient également excellents, ils ne goutaient pas seulement le jus de fruit, mais étaient vraiment corsés. De loin, c'est notre restaurant favori. Un grand merci à Émile pour cette belle soirée, sa contribution a vraiment marqué positivement notre expérience. Le pied
This was an awesome meal & experience. The restaurant itself is tight but the environment is phenomenal, & what makes it better is the staff & the meals. The staff were great & very attentive but the meals were over top. Everything from the poutine, French onion soup & all the meals, were perfect. Highly recommend the Champvallon. Highly recommend!
Nov 18, 2023
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This was an awesome meal & experience. The restaurant itself is tight but the environment is phenomenal, & what makes it better is the staff & the meals. The staff were great & very attentive but the meals were over top. Everything from the poutine, French onion soup & all the meals, were perfect. Highly recommend the Champvallon. Highly recommend!
The food was amazing. The foie gras poutine was soooo delicious. I can't even appreciate any other poutine anymore. Also, Emile is the BEST server of all time. He was friendly & hospitable to us tourists. In addition to his impeccable service, he also gave us a list of bars & clubs to go to this weekend. I ended up reserving again because I want to eat the poutine again.
Première & sans doute dernière fois que j'irai. J'y suis allée avec des amis & j'aurais voulu par la suite y amener mon chum pour sa fête, mais je vais abandonner le plan. Notons par contre que le personnel était vraiment gentil. Tout le staff nous dit bonjour & au revoir. La serveuse était super enjouée, passionnée & connaissante de ses produits. Par contre, la nourriture a été servie tiède-froide. Au prix qu'on paie, cette erreur de débutant est innacceptable. Quant aux "grosses" portions, je pense que le personnel qui les qualifie ainsi est habitué de se nourrir de tapas. La poutine au foie foie gras n'est définitivement pas un plat principal, contrairement à ce qu'on laisse entendre. Mêmes les plats principaux sont bin ordinaires en termes de quantité & il manque définitivement de légumes. Sur le menu, chaque plat principal est servi avec son lot de légumes fancy. Soit, mais svp, servez plus que 2 morceaux de légumes! Enfin, le carré de beurre aux herbes servi avec la chop de porc goûte la tourbe.
Obviously top tier professionals in the restaurant experience. Lovely spot for date night.
Open kitchen concept, but very hot inside as a result. The entry way is cramped, that's the only pain point.
Lively atmosphere & delicious food. We had the foie gras poutine as the highlight.
We ordered the special pork dish as well:
We felt a bit misled with this one. The pork dish alone could have fed 4 people.... there were 2 of us...
I wish the server had explained more clearly how much food we were ordering... the server recommended it to us, so I assumed that we ordered appropriately. We were shocked with how much pork came on the dish...
We felt guilty leaving food on the plate, & overate as a result.
Would return. Food was incredible, but a small hole was burnt into the wallet here. Not a once a week joint.
Minimum 15 on a glass of wine.
I think this is a special occasion place for most. Would recommend.
Oct 5, 2023
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I have been eating at your restaurant for close to 20 years, whenever I visit Montreal. I love sitting at the bar for a great experience watching the chefs or bartender work. Service is always friendly & excellent, even though my French isn't good. Everyone will speak English to me, which is appreciated. I was even in a bind because of internet issues & your manager shared a wifi code to help me out.
Food quality is always outstanding. I always get the Poutine with Foie Gras. This visit I also enjoyed the bison tartare, also delicious & flavorful!! I regularly recommend your restaurant to anyone coming to Montreal! I can wait for my next visit because no one makes poutine like yours!! 😋😋
Amazing. Food is always a hit & my friends were very impressed with this place. You must try the foie Gras poutine, temaki & foie Gras nigiri. The only down side is that it can get quite loud inside so it may be hard to hear others talk at times. Service was outstanding.
Nourriture correct, nous avons pris le nigiri & la poutine au foie gras, ainsi que le côte de cochon & le canard en canne. Le tout ne valait pas le prix, même s'il avait du foie gras. Le meilleur repas était définitivement le nigiri. Les cocktails corrects aussi. Ils n'étaient pas dans ma palette. Sommes toutes, le service était très bien. Nous voulons essayer le pied de cochon pour l'expérience mais je ne le recommande pas si on veut se payer une gastronomie.
