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 very pleasant experience, the service, the appetizer, the main dish & the dessert were all top notch. Flavourful dishes, prepared with care, tike & attention. The only minor negative was a staff member passing with a swiffer around the ventilation outlets during meal time...
Deuxième visite, & ce sera la dernière. Nous étions quatre couples. Service : Le service a été complètement désorganisé. Nous avons reçu des plats que nous n'avions pas commandés, & les serveuses se sont trompées à chaque étape. Les factures nous ont été apportées, puis reprises, pour nous être finalement rendues 20 minutes plus tard, remplies d'erreurs. J'ai même payé un plat qui ne nous appartenait pas, simplement parce que je voulais en finir & partir. Cuisine : Le canard en canne était tiède... Rien de comparable à ce que j'avais connu il y a quelques années. En résumé, l'expérience n'était pas à la hauteur de mes attentes. Je n'y remettrai plus les pieds.
Aug 17, 2024
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We looked forward to this religious & gastronomic experience for so long & thought we would lose it as we were caught in rainstorms, running up & down the streets trying to find this mecca. When we entered the door, 20 minutes late & "soaked" within 1 minute, we were at rest, like entering a loving friend's kitchen. The hostess reset our night instantly. Our waitress, server, & table attendant were the perfect narrators of this fabulous night. From urchin amuse bouche to duck in a can, the night was memorable as our favorite dining experience. We thank them all.
I'll start by saying this was the best service from a waitstaff that I've experienced. The dishes we choose were all 10/10 & I recommend you copy these items: cold tomato soup dish, scallops, tuna temaki, nigiri, halibut, saffron ice cream dessert. Writing them all out doesn't do it justice, they were all creative & perfect. I've reviewed 1000 restaurants & this place deserves 4.8+ stars. Really 5.0, but that's impossible when an establishment has 2k reviews. Thank you!
Fave restaurant in Montreal. The menu is inventive & unpretentious & really really tasty. It's like the perfect meal to round out your Montreal experience.
Anna delivered a supremely excellent experience for us dining. I came back for the second time to try the foie gras poutine & as a poutine vendor myself I can assert that it is THE BEST POUTINE IN MONTREAL & ARGUABLY IN THE WORLD!
Aug 12, 2024
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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!
Superbe expérience gastronomique. Tout est bon, saveurs à découvrir, portion généreuse, service & personnel attentionnés, ambiance conviviale. À renouveler!
Despite the hustle & bustle, we felt well looked after & had a fantastic food experience. Just wish it were easier to get reservations! The choux pastry with foie mousse was the absolute BEST.
Quel service à la clientèle ! Tout était parfait, sans aucune fausse note. Beaucoup de travail pour arriver à d'aussi beaux résultats, que ce soit en cuisine ou la « brigade » du personnel qui a tellement été aux petits soins afin de rendre notre soirée des plus agréables (& ils ont réussi avec excellence. Merci à notre hôtesse principale Mélina pour son professionnalisme hors paire ainsi qu'à tous ses collaborateurs). Nous reviendrons assurément !
Aug 8, 2024
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Incredibly overhyped. Staff was inattentive & somewhat dismissive. Scallops were gritty, which we informed our waiter about & they did nothing to rectify this issue when we paid. We opted to eat outside &, while the interior seemed quite lively, the exterior lacked any ambiance. We won't be returning, nor will we recommend this place to others.
Foie Gras theme is a bit of a gimmick. If you love Foie Gras above all else, then you'll love this place. Otherwise not much to write home about. Ambiance is underwhelming & service is too. There are much better restaurants in Montreal for the same price.
Each dish is incredibly tasty, & the presentation is excellent & beautiful. Unfortunately, the restaurant is very loud, making it difficult to chat with friends comfortably. Additionally, when the staff introduce each dish, they have to speak loudly due to the noise, & sometimes I noticed saliva being sprayed onto the food. In conclusion, I love the food-it's really great-but I hope they can find a solution to reduce the noise.
Au Pied de Cochon was our first stop in our visit to Montreal & it blew us away. It is a lively, busy spot, with great service & incredible food. Every dish we ordered is worth highlighting. Seasonal Tomato Soup: They had a few specials & we ordered most of them, including this dish. The soup was creamy & rich, with a bit of a fresh bite from the peppers. It was served on top of mushrooms, radish, & ceviche. Burrata on Sourdough: I cannot rave about this dish enough. The Burrata was described as being so fresh that it "never touched a fridge". I'm not sure it beats some of the burrata we've had in Italy, but good grief does it come close. The sourdough had a wonderful sourness to it that worked really well with the burrata. The caviar on top was a nice addition but honestly the other ingredients outshine it. Duck Tamaki: The presentation on this dish is almost as good as it tastes. The drizzle of egg on top of the duck was such a fun addition & it all tasted wonderful. Foie Nigiri: I'll be honest, I've had a lot of bad foie gras lately. It seems like many places take a slab of it, char it for ten seconds & then give you a cold lump of meat with bizarre textures. Because of this I was hesitant to order this dish, but it was highly recommended by other reviewers. & wow, we were blown away. It's always such a great experience when a (rather unassuming) place just executes a perfect little dish & gets you to change your mind about food. Mapo Tufo with Foie Gras: More foie gras. This is certainly not an authentic take on Mapo Tofu, & I would have liked a bit more heat/mala in the dish. But the pork sauce had an almost ragu-ness to it that was very tasty. & the foie was creamy & delicious. Seasonal Corn Dish: Another special, served with lobster mushrooms. Was a wonderfully refreshing end to the meal. Seasonal Cucumber drink: It they have this when you're there, get one, or two, or three. So refreshing & the perfect drink on what was an incredibly hot day. Don't forget to pick out the cucumber piece & eat it.
