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.
Expérience à la hauteur de nos attentes ! Alex à été un serveur exemplaire, si tous les serveurs seraient comme lui, le monde se porterait mieux - De tes amis johannais
Toute une expérience, nous sommes allés pour notre souper d'entreprise & ce fût une révélation. J'en entendais beaucoup parler mais rien ne vaut l'expérience d'un tel niveau de gastronomie. Mère à toute l'équipe qui ont fait de notre soirée, une réussite. Je vous recommande fortement l'entrée de foie gras
Dec 25, 2024
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Nous avons commandé le Menu hivernal pour 2 & sincèrement nous sommes déçu. Nous avions tellement entendu parler du pied de cochon & pour un souper romantique l'idée était juste génial. Le seul hic tout était extrêmement salé. Seul la crème & le désert bien évidemment n'étais pas salé, mais pour ce qui est du reste tout tout tout étais beaucoup trop salé. J'adore le sel cependant, il n'y avait aucun répis. Le vol au vent était beurré salé, la sauce de la blanquette de veau était très salé, la rillettes bien évidemment salé & le ragoût de lentilles & saucissons salés. Vous avez compris la thématique. Je n'aime pas donné de mauvais avis, mais pour 95$ je suis déçu. En espérant avoir de vos nouvelle afin de corriger le tir.
Exceptional, as always! Chef Michael & his culinary team-- Spot on! A great off-menu mixed salad, again the duck tartare, presented in seaweed sheet-cone, & this time the Aged Grilled Pork Chop, & Ice Cream Profiteroles! All were both outstanding! Theo's cocktails & service were outstanding! Thanks everybody!
What an incredible place! The finest Québecois cusine in a really happy & relaxed atmosphere. The food is inventive & delicious, & the service is on point. Our waiter, Émile was excellent, with a winning personality, providing us with the attentive, yet unobtrusive service that is found in the best restaurants. A shout out to the gentleman who bussed our table, we never ran out of water, & the person who delivered our dinner, her ethusiasm for the food was infectious. Truly one of the best restaurants in Montréal, Québec, & Canada. P.S. Try the cider!
What an incredible place! The finest Québecois cusine in a really happy & relaxed atmosphere. The food is inventive & delicious, & the service is on point. Our waiter, Émile was excellent, with a winning personality, providing us with the attentive, yet unobtrusive service that is found in the best restaurants. A shout out to the gentleman who bussed our table, we never ran out of water, & the person who delivered our dinner, her ethusiasm for the food was infectious. Truly one of the best restaurants in Montréal, Québec, & Canada. P.S. Try the cider!
I am visiting Montreal for the week & decided to try Au Pied de Cochon for the first time. The food was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend this the foie gras nigiri! The staff was exceptionally friendly & helpful, thank you for the memorable experience!
Les plats sont bons, les portions généreuses, le vin quelconque, le serveur assez lourd. Le niveau sonore est élevé, c'est difficile de parler sans crier, l'assise est mauvaise & les chaises des tables voisines sont collés-serrés. Ok mais pas top.
Second time here comming from Toronto. Everything I ate except the oysters ad foie gras, & that's a good thing, you can't not eat foie & come here. Everything was amazing couldn't get enough of the foie nigiri, the terrine was amazing with the maple butter. Finally tried the duck in a can. Although I did not have the foie poutine this year, I highly recommend that to. The dessert, pouring chomeur, was great. PIck the add cheddar & foie option it's a great pairing between sweet & savory. This place never disappoints & I will be back next year again, I need to try everything on the menu.
Nov 28, 2024
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Everyone says you must get the canned duck here but I must say I was more blown away by the foie gras profiteroles! We also really liked the duck tartare temaki. While the canned duck was great for a video/photo, I felt that the foie gras in the small plates tasted better & some parts of the canned duck were just way too fatty for me. If I came back I'd order a bunch of the profiteroles.
Nous avons bien mangé, mais ce fut très long. Nous sommes arrivés vers 8h15pm & à 11h00pm, nous n'avions pas encore reçus nos plats principaux; on avait eu 3 entrées avant. Ils nous ont offert une autre entrée pour compenser le retard, car on avait clairement été oubliés. La cuisine avait beaucoup de retard. Ça criait que des tables attendaient depuis plus de 70 minutes & c'était chaotique en cuisine. On a dû économiser notre vin pour arriver à en avoir encore pour nos plats & on avait commandé un magnum (équivaut à 2 bouteilles) pour 2 personnes. Les derniers plats étaient très sucrés & salés (pas aussi réussis qu'à l'habitude). On a fini notre repas à minuit, donc 4 heures pour manger 6 plats à 2 personnes. Disons qu'on a laissé faire pour le dessert! Le serveur était difficile à comprendre, car il n'articulait pas très bien.
Nov 25, 2024
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Amazing experience - food, atmosphere & service ! It would be nice to have a bit more vegetable options (besides potatoes).... but you don't eat this delicious rich food every day ... & it would kind of go against the theme of the restaurant.
