Le restaurant Au Pied de Cochon est le lieu où tout a commencé. Opéré d’une génération à l’autre, la passation de connaissances familiales contribue à la renommée du restaurant. En constante évolution, le Pied de Cochon fête ses 20 ans en novembre 2021. Ce restaurant à la carte est situé au cœur du Plateau Mont-Royal. Authentiques et fidèles à ses racines québécoises et canadiennes, les plats sont copieux et réconfortants. Tirant également son inspiration des brasseries françaises, le chef et son équipe s'inspirent des produits locaux, et saisonniers pour créer un menu intemporel . Avec des vins d’importation privés, des bières brassées à Montréal, et des cocktails signature, le restaurant Au Pied de Cochon est un endroit convivial où les produits du terroir sont mis en valeur. On y retrouve une des premières cuisines ouvertes à Montréal dans laquelle on peut y voir les cuisiniers en pleine action.
Les critiques présentent Au Pied de Cochon comme une institution montréalaise, une expérience gastronomique conviviale où la cuisine québécoise généreuse se mêle à une ambiance festive et à une cuisine ouverte. Le menu met l'accent sur des plats riches comme le fameux canard en conserve et la poutine au foie gras, ainsi que d'autres spécialités de canard et de porc, avec de nombreux convives qualifiant la nourriture de décadente, savoureuse et inoubliable, bien que parfois lourde. Le service est souvent salué pour son attention, sa connaissance et sa chaleur, plusieurs rédacteurs mettant en avant des serveurs mémorables tandis que quelques avis signalent des retards ou des ratés en période de forte affluence. Les réservations sont fortement recommandées, en particulier pour les places au bar ou lors des heures de pointe, et l'endroit est décrit comme animé, bruyant mais accueillant, parfois comme un vrai spectacle culinaire. Dans l'ensemble, Au Pied de Cochon est une adresse incontournable de Montréal, risquée mais mémorable, pour des saveurs audacieuses et un spectacle culinaire unique; certains lecteurs estiment que cela ne convient pas à ceux qui recherchent des plats plus légers.
We came to Montreal for the first time & this place was a highlight. From the starters to the main course was immaculate. We loved watching the chef & all the detail him & the others put into their food art was amazing & some of the best food we have had. We loved the recommendations we were provided & watching from the counter as they prepared each meal with quality. Would definitely recommend to others.
Our first visit- outstanding dining experience! We sat at the bar where the dynamic chefs kept us entertained just by doing their jobs. Great cocktails & wines by the glass. Decadent & stunning plates- we especially loved the Shepherd's Pie. Will return every time we visit Montreal.
29 sept. 2024
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What an incredible dinner! Our waiter was an absolute delight, answering all of my questions (there were a lot) & making on-point recommendations. The chef-caught tuna sashimi was one of the best things I've ever eaten. So many fancy touches, but in such a casual atmosphere. I wish I lived close enough to go frequently & work my way through the whole menu.
This was truly one of the most remarkable dining experiences I've ever had! The tuna, freshly caught, was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious, bursting with flavor. The foie gras parfait was a delightful treat that I doubt I'll ever replicate. & the duck sashimi? Oh my goodness, it was unbelievably good! As for the shepherd's pie, trust me when I say you've never had one like this before-so creamy & packed with incredible flavors. The restaurant is vibrant & bustling, with a lively atmosphere that can get quite loud, & the space is cozy. It runs like a well-oiled machine. We were seated at the bar overlooking the open kitchen, where the chef was truly impressive. She managed food prep, training, & everything seamlessly & calmly, which was amazing to witness. What an exceptional experience overall! I highly recommend this place if you don't mind the noise & the organized chaos. I rated the atmosphere a 4 due only due to the noise level & close quarters but I was conflicted because these things are also part of the charm, it was a fantastic experience! We will definitely go back.
A heartfelt thank you to Alex, Sous Chef James (I hope this name is correct. It was loud. He's from Saskatchewan. Makes a mean salt & maple sugar pomme frite) & the entire team. We had a fantastic evening at Au Pied de Cochon last night, due largely in part to their warmth & hospitality. **Sit at the bar if you dine here**. Watching this team work their tails off to serve us impeccably presented dishes elevated the experience in a way sitting at table wouldn't deliver & we greatly appreciated the front row seat & the time they took to interact with us. We enjoyed the foie gras nigiri, the infamous duck in a can, & the salt & maple sugar pomme frites. The restaurant boasts a great wine selection as well. Definitely order a side of the sourdough bread if you try the duck in a can to mop up all of the delicious sauce. The shots of jalapeno vodka & St-Germain proved to be a delightful surprise. We're contemplating a return visit to try the poutine, which stands apart from all the other poutine in Montreal in that the gravy is enhanced with fat from the foie gras. Thanks again, chefs.
We came mainly for Pork & foie gras. Everything was beyond our expectations. Servers were all very attentive. Chefs worked so hard & even interacted with customers occasionally. Respect & kudos to one of the most solid teams we've ever seen! (P.S: you may want to reserve enough time on the road if you are traveling by car. We spent too much time on finding a parking spot & arrived 20 minutes late. Otherwise we would definitely want to try a dessert!)
First time visit for us was not a disappointment. Every dish was lights out delicious. Sitting at the bar was a stellar experience getting to watch the chefs excelling at their craft. Service was also top notch as staff was accommodating & personable. Compliments to the entire staff at Au Pied de Cochon! We ordered scallops rotolo, duck in a can, pork chop & lava cake. All fantastic dishes.
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Wonderful experience. Great food & phenomenal staff. A fun time to experience traditional Quebec cuisine. Recommended highly by a chef at Aura in Camp Hill Pennsylvania. Thank you for the recommendation.
From start to finish, the hospitality we received was overwhelming in the best possible way. We were sat at the bar, which as a chef, was exactly the experience I wanted. Our waiter, whose name eludes me, was knowledgeable in both food & drink & made the best recommendations. The cook on the other side of the bar counter overheard it was my daughter's birthday & surprised us with a mini poutine & a dessert. What a fantastic first night in Montreal!
Martin Picard & his nephew, chef de cuisine Michael, are absolutely still slaying the food scene in Montréal. The menu morphs over time, but the Salade de Bleu, Canard en Conserve, & foie gras persist. I can't visit Montréal without a stop at Pied de Cochon.
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Our first visit to Au Pied de Cochon will not be our last. Despite a frantic & stressful atmosphere, the courteous staff & delicious food made it a memorable experience, reminiscent of a local Montreal pub. We had a 9 pm bar reservation, where we witnessed the sous chef & cooks skillfully prepare our Quebec fusion dishes. The wait staff ensured we were well-hydrated & comfortable, navigating us through the tight restaurant space to the discreet bathroom doors between the bars. The specialty of the day, the shrimp roll topped with melted foie gras & a sweet balsamic reduction, was incredible & our favorite dish. We hope it becomes a main menu item. We also enjoyed the foie gras nigiri, rotolo, & aged pork chop with a side of maple salted fries. While all dishes were rich, fresh, & hearty, the shrimp roll & fries stood out for us. Despite some reviews claiming Au Pied de Cochon is overrated or past its prime, we strongly recommend it to both tourists & locals for an elevated Québécois dining experience.
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.
TDLR: Service great, food mediocre if not slightly below average. Would not recommend or visit again based on personal experience. To start off, service was good. All service staff were extremely nice & helpful. We saw a few chefs & definitely kudos to how hard they worked to keep the kitchen running. However the food fell short of my expectations. We ordered the foie gras nigiri, duck in a can, & salt & maple fries. Food took an *extremely* long time to come out. The foie gras nigiri was the best thing we tried that night, although the flavour balance was mediocre - strong peanut butter & soy sauce taste that overpowered the foie gras. The duck in a can took over an hour to come out. We actually saw the Can packaged & ready but our server had set it so we get the fries & main at the same time. This led to the Can sitting there for a good 20 minutes until I asked if we could get the main first. Hence the food was room temperature. That would have been fine but the amount of duck meat was about a palm size amount & the rest was just skin & fat that we couldn't even cut through with a knife. Flavour was good though. If this was the normal size, I wouldn't recommend it for $60+. The fries we received was over fried the first time, leading to a bitter taste. We asked for a new order of it, & the second time was better although quite a lot of pieces were still burned (like dark brown/black). Although I was disappointed by our visit, I would like to think we just visited on a bad day/time. We had actually wanted to order additional things during our wait time because we were so hungry, but decided against it in case we had to wait another hour. All in all, I don't think I would recommend this place or come back.
Nous étions 4 convives...nous avons pris des plats à partager..la langue de boeuf & le foie gras sur croûton de sarrasin, en entrée...c'était divin!! Puis nous avons enchaîné avec le pieds de cochon & foie gras, une pure merveille en bouche & la tajine...vraiment déçu de ce dernier plats, on avait l'impression de manger du parfum, on aurait dit que le chef avait échappé son pot d'épices dedans!! A 53$ 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!!
One of the absolute best meals I have ever had! I sat at the bar & enjoyed fantastic explanations from Chef while Emille (manager on duty) was an amazing host!
The hostess & staff were very friendly. They made our visit so very enjoyable as we got into the foie gras themed plates that I call "La bouffe du diable" aka the devil's food. This a term that the chef appreciated as we devoured his amazing & wonderful creations. We started with the oblivious draw: foie gras poutine, the first sinful act. Then, the plogue a champlain, which combined decadent foie gras with a grilled ham (wasn't sure if it was but doesn't matter as its mixture brought on the a mouthgasm). The main courses were a lovely blood sausage & foie gras pie & aged pork chop with cabbage & an incredible mushroom sauce. I needed a glass of red wine to complement all that heart attack-inducing goodness & was blessed with a generous grail of a velvety Pinot noir. Praise the Dark Lord! When I thanked the chef & mentioned that I had hoped my dining companion would order the pork chop so I could order the foie gras mapo tofu, he said he would bless us with a sample. "Holy F*ck!!" was what came to mind when I had that first bite. My dining companion uttered "OMFG!!" I am & remain in awe of this amazing if not best dinner I've ever had. I thank the chef & his staff for creating an astonishing ambiance for us to submit to La Bouffe du Diable! Praise be to his mastery of Foie Gras!!!
Delight to the senses of tastes, sights, & sounds. The ambience was comfortable, staff were completely professional yet friendly as they check up on you every so often. Chef came out to chat with us & decided to send us a sample of the Ma Po Tofu foie gras when we mentioned one of us wanted to order it. Very friendly & generous. Certainly a pleasant experience & will return.
This restaurant lives up to the hype of being a culinary institution in Montreal. I got to visit this restaurant during a brief stay in the city, & from the moment I stepped in to the moment I left, the experience was very memorable. I made an reservation for my gf & I to sit at the bar, which in hindsight, was the right call because you get to sit in front of the kitchen & watch the chefs working hard & assembling all the dishes (highly recommend sitting at the bar). The staff, from the server to even the chefs, were very welcoming, accommodating, & stayed on top of our every need from beginning to end, communicating with us in English since we do not speak French, ensuring that our waters were always topped off, giving us plenty of information about every dish & drink we ordered, as well as making good recommendations that worked out for our palette. All the dishes were incredibly tasty, but especially their infamous Duck in a Can, which I now understand why it's such a classic! We had a few libations, all well prepared, & ciders. The desserts were really good too! All in all, I am looking forward to going back one day & cannot recommend this place enough.
