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.
A wonderful experience. The wine, the appetizers, & every single dish was nuanced & delicious. The unexpected combinations were a treat for any palate. The absolute best part was the attentive & welcoming atmosphere & service. Not speaking any French, I was a little intimidated but everyone made us feel so welcomed & comfortable. I wish there was an option for a 6th star. Kudos to Cedric, Michael & Fred for making our night so magical.
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.
Finally tried out Au Pied de Cochon & the food & presentation did not disappoint. The food was amazing, the way that everything was prepared & served was amazing, & the service we got when the waiters were bringing over our meals was amazing.
Unfortunately, our middle aged waiter with a fu manchu moustache who took our orders, filled waters etc., was not great. He didn't seem happy to be serving us, he made a few weird comments & most of our table felt weird & uncomfortable. We then had a miscommunication at the end of our meal about the bill situation, which happens. He brought one bill for 7 guys & when we asked him if he could do them separately he put a fuss, told us he didn't want to be a jerk but it would take him a while to get all of that organized. I said ok that would be great, & he disappeared in a huff, muttering as he walked away & didn't come back for easily 20-30 minutes. We had another reservation that we were already late for because of him so half of our group left to go to that & when he finally came back he made a comment about half of our group leaving. He then proceeded to pull out a piece of paper & ask us what we all had. So that whole time he was gone he didn't even do anything for our table. We finally just folded & put it on one bill so we could get out of there & go to our next reservation which we were already an hour late for because of his extremely slow service. I would easily give this place 5 stars based on the rest of our experience but this waiter was one of the worst I've ever had, & frankly if I walked back in & he was my waiter again I'd ask for someone else. I think we all expected much better service when each person is spending a minimum $150-$200.
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.
Un service attentionné hors pair.
Excellentes informations & suggestion de menu par un jeune passionné dont l'anniverdaire est cette semaine !
Prix vs qualité: 100 %
Merci
Feb 10, 2025
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Nous avons passé une soirée fantastique au Pied de Cochon ! Dès notre arrivée, l'ambiance chaleureuse & dynamique du lieu nous a tout de suite charmés. Le personnel, toujours souriant & attentif, nous a guidés avec passion dans le choix du menu & d'autres suggestions. Notre serveur, Gabriel, a ajouté une touche d'humour & d'attention, rendant notre expérience encore plus agréable. La cuisine était incroyable : des saveurs exquises qui éveillaient nos sens à chaque bouchée. Les odeurs étaient envoûtantes & chaque plat était un véritable délice. Ce qui distingue vraiment ce restaurant, c'est la gentillesse de l'ensemble de l'équipe, des cuisiniers au personnel en salle. C'est un endroit sans prétention, mais avec un service & une cuisine de haut niveau. Nous venons de Dieppe, au Nouveau-Brunswick, mais nous reviendrons certainement ! Un grand merci à toute l'équipe, vous avez fait de notre soirée un moment inoubliable.
L'établissement propose un service de restauration de qualité supérieure. L'accueil est remarquable, & l'enthousiasme du personnel pour la gastronomie est palpable lors de la présentation du menu. Je recommande vivement cet établissement à toute personne intéressée. Le nigiri foie gras en entrée était particulièrement savoureux, & le plat principal ainsi que le dessert étaient exceptionnels. 🍽
Fervant amateur du pieds depuis l'ouverture mais ça a beaucoup changé exemple avec notre visite de hier. Cuisine qui en a reperdu depuis quelques années. Mélanger le japonais avec le québécois sur la carte, un peu difficile de suivre les goûts durant le repas. Le service était lent mise à part le busboy qui roulait avec de l'eau. La nourriture est arrivé tiède limite froide, j'ai compris qu'ils nous avaient oublié. L'ambiance était bonne, bruyante mais tolérable. On laisse écoulé un autre 5 ans avant de revenir au plaisi
Thanking the bartender that noticed my wife is pregnant & made her a mocktail without asking. In addition didn't charge for it. Thank you!
The aged pork chop & maple fries were great! I ate the duck in the can, but have mixed feelings about it. Bread pudding was good but a little too sweet for my liking.
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Tough call! Overall amazing & great service! To be honest I really got worried when it started, one of the two entrée we had was kind of lame & tasteless (a kind of salad with cheese & pink ham slice, best part of it was the fried cappers) which for the price got me in a weird place for a first experience... (onion soup was pretty solid tho!) But then the main dish saved it... That Canned duck is sooooo goood & most definitely worth it! The porc Jarret was great but definitely not at the same level!
Duck in a can is one the the highly recommend dish. This one is a must try & I am amazed with the taste & texture of the dish. The Nigari is also an amazing mix&match dish I highly recommend anyone to try. Other than that staffs are nice & friendly. Highly recommended for anyone who come to Montreal.
We were greeted by very friendly staff. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu & wine list. He poured our wine for us but never returned to top up our glasses, leaving us to do this ourselves. The support staff were great about topping up our waters. We received our first dishes an hour after we ordered without any communication that they were running behind & our next round of food another 25 minutes after that. The restaurant did not seem busy enough to warrant this. The foie gras, sweet breads & maple sugar fries were excellent but the pork shank & duck in a can were quite greasy & heavy. The restaurant itself looked quite tired. The yelling & ringing of the bell when guests bought drinks for the kitchen was obnoxious & really took away from the atmosphere. Celebrating drinking on the job seemed out of place for a restaurant charging $40-50 a plate.
Incredible dinner from beginning to end. Server was on top of filling our glasses & staying close but not hovering. Food was delicious, my partner loved the duck in a can & I enjoyed the duck temaki & Guinea fowl. Dessert did not disappoint, though we were stuffed to bursting we powered through. We did however have a long wait between courses. I think either the kitchen was backed up or they waited to put our food in. Either way I didn't even notice at the time & it actually paced the meal nicely.
