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 Montreal experience that combines indulgent Quebecois cuisine with a festive open kitchen atmosphere. The menu centers on rich, hearty dishes like the famous Duck in a Can, foie gras poutine, and other duck and pork specialties, with many diners calling the food decadent, flavorful, and unforgettable, though sometimes heavy. Service is repeatedly praised as attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, with several reviewers highlighting memorable staff, while a few notes mention slow pacing or occasional missteps during busy periods. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for bar seating or peak times, and the restaurant is often described as lively, bustling, and loud but welcoming, sometimes feeling like a culinary show. Overall, Au Pied de Cochon is celebrated as a must-visit Montreal institution, worth the splurge for bold flavors and a unique immersive dining spectacle; some readers suggest it may not suit those seeking lighter fare or quiet dining.
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.
Aug 3, 2023
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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.
Excellent service, friendly staff. Our last dish was forgetten so the wait was long (three & a half hours total for one appetizer, one poutine, one main & one dessert). Had to ask where it was. Received a complementary glass of cider for the wait. Overall, good experience, would return.
Great food,drinks & service but super casual at the same time, Maybe a little noisy if you were going for a romantic meal for two ! Duck in a can & the pork shanks were amazing as was the Foie gras poutine that we shared as a starte
Friendly staff. Everyone was focused on us having a great time. Food was some of the best I have had anywhere. Foie Gras poutine was fabulous. If you like Foie Gras you should not miss this dish.
Fun atmosphere totally indulgent food. We had foix gras poutine & duck in a can. We sat at the bar & got to watch the kitchen at work. The food was all carefully prepared & was completely on point. We finished the meal & felt like we accomplished something this will be a meal remembered for a lifetime
May 20, 2023
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Went to APDC on a Friday night & sat at the counter to watch the kitchen staff in action, best seat in the house seeing them make all their creations. We split a Foie Gras Poutine & it was to die for, if a could have that gravy on an IV, i would have it daily. My girlfriend ordered a Mac & Cheese, it was nice & creamy & very good. I ordered the Tanjia Bourguignonne that came with a side of Tagliatelle & Bone Marrow. The pasta was very good, but the star of the show. The huge piece of beef (bone on) cooked in the Moroccan dish was to die for. The red wine sauce was simply sublime, as were the veggies that came with. This was a meal & night I will remember & talk about for the rest of my life. 5 stars to the cooking staff for the entertainment & feast.
Had a lovely first time visiting Cochon. I went for the Foie Gras Poutine & it was good but I think their other dishes are probably better & more interesting. The service was very attentive & warm. I was a single party seated at the counter & it was fun to watch the action in the kitchen. Would definitely go back & try more things.
Mar 24, 2023
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The wait with a reservation was almost an hour! The service was exceedingly slow!my teens were falling asleep. They kept coming by to update us if the things they were out of or running out of during the course of our dinner & we had to keep changing what we ordered. The staff were super nice. Food was very rich! Loved the fish! No one else loved their meal or starters! Daughter mac & cheese made with cheese no one liked. Duck starter was good in a cone! Pork starter was gross the salad was delicious
The cassoulet was very rich & truly could have been for a party of four
Fish was the best thing we had
The poutine with four gras was very good
Overall we got there at 7 waited to be seated until almost 8 we finished after 10 & half my table was falling asleep & annoyed due to the long delays to get anything
Everything was fantastic. Balanced flavors & incredible flavor combinations made for an exceptional evening out. Very much enjoyed watching the team cook at the dining bar, & everything from our wine to our cocktails were delicious. The Duck tartare & Cod Cheek salad were the perfect start to our more decadent entrees of Canard in a Can & 30 day dry aged Pork Chop. & we couldn't come to PDC without having their Fois Poutine & Pudding Chomer. Thank you!! Tim & Sydney
Jan 19, 2023
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Excellent plat de pâtes (le dîner). Très bonne poutine même si je n'aime pas trop les frites noircies . Serveurs très sympas mais salle vraiment très bruyante. Ceci dit le positif l'emporte largement sur le négatif
As someone in hospitality, that was one of the best experiences I have had, with front of out being very attentive. & as well the food being absolutely incredible.
Mexican mule!
The Foie Poutine
Pork chop
Duck in a can!
Whole experience was magnificent
Much thanks to the team at Au Pied De Cochon! You did a fabulous job.
Great food, ambiance & friendly staff! Definitely get the foie Gras sushi & foie Gras poutine, it's the best! I'll definitely be stopping here again next time I'm in Montréal.
Le service à lui seul vaut 10 étoiles!
La nourriture était décadente & délicieuse!
Nous avons pris la soupe à l'oignon, les nigiris au foie gras, la poutine au foie gras, le canard en canne & la côte de porc vieillie, le tout sur recommandation du serveur Théo. Magnifique!
Puis, surprises pour dessert, Théo a choisi.
On a eu droit à la bûche Alaska & à la crème brûlée. C'était un pur délice! Jamais une crème brûlée n'a goûté aussi bon!
On peut maintenant mourir en paix!
Gros highlight pour le barman qui a concocté un mocktail parfait & des cocktails savoureux, le tout avec un immense sourir & en ayant du plaisir!
Une expérience à mettre sur votre "bucket list"!
This was my second time attending the restaurant & it did not hit as much as the first time. The duck temaki was fabulous, foie gras Poutine to die for, but the duck in a can was very chewy, different from the first time I had it. The service was great but the environment when you're in the front of the restaurant is not ideal. We were next to the line of people waiting, next to the coat rack & there were cold breezes throughout our meal. I would still definitely recommend going but try & get a table in the restaurant & not the entrance.
