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.
The food was amazing! We ordered the Duck foie gras poutine, the pork chop, Duck in a Can & Pudding Chomeur for dessert. We couldn't be more impressed with the flavour & the quality of our meal. Our server was fantastic & was very thorough in taking us through the menu. We were sat at a deuce table in front of the service area which was very busy & chaotic. We felt several times that the servers or staff would fall into us but instead ended up bumping into each other to navigate the narrow aisle. There really wasn't enough room for the table & the staff in that area. But we were very glad to have had the experience at this wonderful restaurant & wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Average restaurant living off trendiness & the name. Food is very heavy, greasy, & salty. Price is very high. Another Instagram type restaurant with no substance. Ambiance could be nice but it's way too crowded & the vibes aggressive . I've also heard after my visit that they underpay & mistreat their staff. Hard pass.
Third time visiting, & the last time was pre-COVID - this place is still off the charts good. Unpretentiously amazing food with amazing staff that are clearly passionate about Au Pied de Cochon & what it provides to its guests. The food is to die for so yes, not something you would eat everyday, & yes, they make it worth it. Aged pork chop was amazing this visit, & the dessert... a crème flan-of-sorts swimming in maple syrup & coffee foam... wow. Go & enjoy!
Yes, this place is worth the hype. It's decadent, irreverent but ultimately stupidly delicious. This is ugly food that tastes better than most things you've had. Wine menu is impressive but they also have a cider offering that keeps you happy. Overall must visit in Montreal.
all the foie gras were sensational! My personal favourite is the nigiri, simple but very well balanced, you can taste the foie gras in its pure taste, buttery & creamy! Service was amazing too!
Apr 24, 2024
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Celebrated a milestone birthday with a visit to Au Pied de Cochon, & it was delightful. The food was superb, the drinks delicious, & the room was packed & buzzing. Eat up, save room for the pouding chômeur!
Food was very rich. Lots of fat with everything we ordered. I expected that with the fois gras, but not the tagine or the canned duck. I'm glad I finally went, but likely won't go back. Service was excellent, only one bathroom, really nice wine list.
Apr 22, 2024
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Friends had recommended/demanded I go to Au Pied de Cochon when I visited Montréal & they were not wrong - this was just a fabulous night. Could not fault it on anything - food, wine, service, atmosphere or price. I had excellent veal sweetbreads, snow crab mapo tofu & the devastating Pouding chômeur as well - totally full but so worth it.
Nous étions 4 convives...nous avons pris des plats à partager..la langue de boeuf & le foie gras sur croûton de sarrasin, en entrée...c'était divin!! Puis nous avons enchaîné avec le pieds de cochon & foie gras, une pure merveille en bouche & la tajine...vraiment déçu de ce dernier plats, on avait l'impression de manger du parfum, on aurait dit que le chef avait échappé son pot d'épices dedans!! A 53$ le plat, on s'attendrait à mieux...nous avons informé le serveur..il semblait désolé & nous a octroyé un rabais de 7,88$ sur le plat (insultant)!! Si seulement le serveur était venu nous voir afin de vérifier si tout était à notre goût, nous l'aurions retourné tant c'était indigeste ..personne de notre groupe n'a aimé...& pourtant nous adorons les tagines & en mangeons régulièrement!! Les desserts, eux , étaient délicieux! Mon point fort...le fois gras, je suis amatrice & j'ai été ravi de déguster de deux façons!!
Apr 16, 2024
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Mon 3 étoiles étaient seulement pour des petits détails, peut être qui feront la différence. Mon conjoint a pris le plat de morceau de porc, cependant il n'y avais aucun accompagnement appart la sauce... très déçu surtout pour le prix de 57$, Mon repas a moi canard en conserve un délice :D Pour ce qui est du dessert j'ai pris la pouding chômeur, j'aurais pris une boule de crème glacer sur le top pour venir couper le sucre un peu. Sinon l'ambiance, les gens tout étaient parfait :)
What a fantastic restaurant & experience. I would give it 6 stars if I could! The staff is really friendly, engaging, & courteous. The food is impeccable & the portions generous. The drinks (cocktails) were amazing, & they'll even make you customized cocktails that aren't on the menu. The vibe & atmosphere, a little busy but fabulous. Everything we tried was full of flavour & the highlight was the duck in a can & the creme caramel dessert. Highly recommended this place even if you get a 5pm reservation! (They're pretty much sold out always)
Vraiment agréable de passer une soiree dans ce restaurant. C'est délicieux mais relax & sans prétention. Essayez des trucs que vous ne n'essayez pas souvent... c'est la place.
