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.
This was a restaurant on my bucket list & it did not disappoint! The knowledgeable & bilingual staff helped to curate an unforgettable dining experience. We had the halibut & aged pork chop, also the special fresh burrata with caviar on house made sourdough to start. If you're in Montreal, this place is a must see! If you're at all culinary inclined, sit at the bar to watch these gorgeous dishes being prepared & plated 😁
One of the most memorable meals I have ever had. The foie gras terrine was rich & perfect. The sale & maple sugar fries were a treat. Salads are colorful & delicious. The Duck in a Can was special. Vast & diverse wine selection. I enjoyed their Gin de Monocle, which they distill. The restaurant staff felt like a true team with attentive, sociable, generous service. All in an inviting, fun, walkable neighborhood. We will be back! Thank you, Au Pied de Cochon!
Jun 29, 2024
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Wow, I can't say enough good things about this place as I was sceptical prior to going as I'm not really a fan of Duck & Frois Grois but my friends are so I went along anyways & I'm so glad I did. First off this place is extremely popular so a reservation is almost mandatory as it's always pretty busy from what I saw. The restaurant has a nice indoor & outdoor seating area with nice decor & lively atmosphere. The staff here are top notch from the kitchen to the servers they know what they're doing here. The food & drinks were phenomenal to say the least & even with me thinking I was not a fan of Duck & Frois Grois this place changed my mind. Regardless of that they had many other non Duck options on the menu even though I guess Duck is what they specialize in but all the other dishes were fantastic too. I can't remember the names of most dishes but the scallops, Frois Grois Poutine, Clay Pot Stew & this Frois Grois with Maple Syrup dish were some of the favourites. All I will say is that this is definitely a Culinary Experience you need to try at least once in your life so you can decide for yourself as I have definitely become a fan myself & will be returning here eventually when I visit Montreal in the future. Kudos to the entire team there as they are doing a fantastic job & keep up the great work. Oh & by the way the Desserts were exceptional too so make sure you save some room for that 😉
Au Pied de Cochon; Superbe terrasse. J'ai profité d'un événement sur Duluth pour découvrir de leurs produits. Personnel agréable. Prochaine fois, je me dois d'essayer la totale..
With one exception, the food was fantastic. The foie gras poutine was off the charts delicious--totally worth the Bon Appetit assessment as one of the best poutines in Montreal. The halibut was perfectly done, the endive blue cheese salad was fresh & delightfully balanced, & the foie gras profiteroles would satisfy anyone enjoying this delicacy. The pork chop with morels & chanterelles, however, was tough & fatty. The dulce de leche lava cake was scrumptious; the pistachio profiteroles less so. The atmosphere was very lively & fun, & the staff clearly enjoyed great camaraderie with each other. The music got louder as the evening went on & it became too loud for us. The person who greeted us when we arrived was extremely warm & friendly. Our waiter, too, was very pleasant & helpful, including with recommendations about how much food to order & the wine. If we were only basing this service review on these two, we'd give 5 stars. But we did have a significant complaint that wasn't the waiter's fault--the service was incredibly slow. It took a long time to get our first course & then took VERY long in between courses--in one instance 45 minutes. We were seated at about 6:15 pm & did not finish until 10 pm. That was at least an hour longer than it should have been. Aside from the slow service, I'd definitely recommend Au Pied de Cochon for a delicious meal.
I booked the only reservation available, 10PM. The restaurant came recommended by a local & I was a bit wary at first given the numerous email reminders that we would be charged if we didn't show up. I was worried it would be stuffy & formal. I was very wrong. Lively atmosphere, friendly jovial service & really good food. It is known for its "duck in a can" entree which unfortunately I didn't try. But the foie gras profiteroles, bleu cheese salad & "fish & chips" were amazing. Highly recommend. The place was really cool!!!
Jun 25, 2024
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D'abord, personnel attentif & sympathique pour le service & après tout se qui a été commandé & exécuté était divin! À notre menu, confit de canard, poutine au foie gras (sauce incroyable) & repas principaux (quenelle (photo), ragoût de porc & pâtes fraîches homard) furent savourés par leur convive respectif.
Loved sitting at the bar, the lovely bartender made us a specialty cocktail with chai infused calvados that I can't stop thinking about. The food is decadent & delicious. The fois gras profiteroles were the highlight of the meal for me. The atmosphere is cozy & friendly, with an open kitchen concept. Au Pied de Cochon is a must visit to kick off a night out in Montreal.
Un resto-phare montréalais & avec raison. Une cuisine qui nous comble avec sa fraîcheur & sa richesse. Un service de grande précision fait par des passionnés.
Had an excellent experience here. My husband & I have had Au Pied de Cochon on our list for years & were excited to go when visiting Montreal with our 6 month old daughter. Unfortunately right before our reservation, something came up with our daughter & we had to reschedule. Despite reservations being booked weeks in advance, we texted the restaurant & the staff graciously rescheduled us to the following evening. They were incredibly accommodating given that we had our daughter in tow in the stroller. Every staff member we interacted with was kind & you can tell genuinely wanted to give us an excellent experience. & that's what we had! The food was perfectly coursed, balanced, & innovative. One of the best meals we have had & we will not hesitate to recommend Au Pied de Cochon to friends & family visiting Montreal!
Seul petit point négatif est de ne pas réserver tard car les choix de menus disparraissent. Nous y sommes allés & le serveur nous présente le menu spécial du moment. Un plateau de fruits de mer avec des fish & Chips, une guédille au homard ou une côte de boeuf...alors il nous laisse 5 minutes pour faire nos choix...Aussitôt branché, nous l'accrochons pour commander & nous annonce qu'ils viennent de vendre le dernier alors on se ravise pour nos choix. Il repasse 2 minutes après pour mentionner que la côte de boeuf aussi n'est plus dispo alors je pose la question : & la guédille elle, en reste t'il? il répond oui avec un air qu'on ne doit pas s'en inqueter...devinez quoi, aussitôt commandé, celui qui prépare les guédilles devant nous car nous sommes au bar call aux serveurs qu'il n'y a plus de guédille alors la chance, nous avons eu la dernière. Donc notre leçon de tout ça, jamais plus une réservation à 20h30, nous choisirons plus un 18h ou 18h30 question d'avoir droit au menu du moment.
Great dining experience & fantastic food. We were visiting Montreal for only a few days & honestly considered eating here more than once. 20/10 would recommend.
Jun 17, 2024
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When you want traditional (mostly) French fare, that's the place. You can watch the chefs cooking behind the counter & get delicious dishes. Seafood tower, quenelle, guinea fowl, profiteroles. Everything is perfectly done & delicious. A bit noisy.
I heard a lot about this place being a tourist trap in recent years. But this is not my experience. Food & drink are pretty decent. You cannot miss duck in the can. Foiegras nigiri is ok though.
Had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent & the food was fantastic. The duck in a can was really rich so I struggled eating this on my own, but if you're a foie gras person then this would be right up your alley.
The best meal we had in our two weeks in Canada. Truly excellent Canadian wagyu cote du bouef with pommes dauphinoise & asparagus. Extensive wine list. Very strong on french wines. Great, friendly, knowledgeable service. Recommended.
J'y ai amené mon papa pour la fête des pères. Pour une rare fois, j'ai été la meilleure fille du monde entier! Merciiiiiiiiiiiiii à toute l'équipe pour la superbe soirée. M. Picard si vous avez des bonus à distribuer, n'hésitez pas. Ces jeunes sont extraordinaires! Emile Jacob a été d'une gentillesse & d'un professionnalisme exemplaires. La nourriture est plus que délicieuse. Nous avons vraiment bien mangé, nous avons bien bu, nous nous sommes amusés. Merciiiiiiiiiiiiii. Pour ceux qui croiraient que c'est un restaurant trop cher, détrompez-vous . Le prix en vaut amplement la chandelle. À refaire assurément! Bonne soirée à tous & encore merci à toute l'équipe! 😋😋😑😑🥳🥳🥳🥳😁😁😁 Isabelle 🌼
