Au Pied de Cochon agit comme un temple de l'indulgence sans retenue, privilégiant des préparations riches centrées sur la viande qui célèbrent les racines culinaires québécoises traditionnelles. Le menu met en avant des ingrédients décadents, intégrant notamment le foie gras dans des plats réconfortants et copieux comme la poutine et la tourtière. Chaque préparation se concentre sur des assiettes caloriques et nourrissantes qui défient les notions modernes de modération en utilisant toutes les parties de l'animal. La cuisine se spécialise dans des techniques rustiques robustes qui privilégient les sauces épaisses, les graisses animales et les portions généreuses. Les clients découvrent un environnement défini par une énergie bruyante et une production directe qui reflète l'intensité de la cuisine. Cette institution demeure un point focal pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience viscérale centrée sur l'application immodérée de beurre, de crème et de protéines minutieusement sélectionnées.
Au Pied de Cochon est largement reconnu comme une destination culinaire incontournable à Montréal, offrant une exploration unique et décadente de la cuisine québécoise. Les convives soulignent fréquemment l'expérience gastronomique théâtrale, notamment grâce à des plats signatures comme le canard en conserve et diverses créations au foie gras qui sont à la fois riches et savamment préparées. De nombreux visiteurs louent le restaurant pour son atmosphère chaleureuse et dynamique ainsi que pour son haut niveau d'hospitalité, notant souvent que le personnel est compétent, attentif et véritablement passionné par la création de moments mémorables. Que ce soit au bar animé donnant sur la cuisine ou à une table confortable, les clients apprécient constamment l'exécution habile des saveurs rustiques et audacieuses qui définissent cet établissement respecté.
This is hearty Québécois cuisine, perhaps so hearty it's exactly what the pioneers needed to survive the early harsh Montréal winters! Indeed the signature move of the chef, Martin Picard, is to elevate traditional, rustic Québécois'peasant food' into world-class fine dining. With the philosophy of unapologetic excess in every dish comes a line up of starters & mains packed with foie gras, butters, & oils in every corner. While the flavors in each dish by themselves are delicious, the onslaught of richness may not be for everybody, & it seemed deliberately without a palate cleanser or lighter counterbalance. In fact, knowing what we were getting into, we ordered an accompanying green salad, & the wait staff forgot to bring it out! We were outright denied anything but sheer gluttony.
Our meal consisted of the foie gras poutine, duck in a can, & green tagliatelle. The mantra of excess here meant foie gras melding with cheese curds & gravy on the poutine. Their unique'duck in a can' involved packing quite literally a can with fatty duck breast, foie gras, buttered cabbage, herbs, & gravy, & blasting it all together with heat for 27 minutes. The result is a delicious stew of decadence, for which I wish I had more bread to dip & devour. Even the tagliatelle was bathing in a rich, oily pesto that provided no reprieve from the onslaught.
We didn't try the namesake dish of the restaurant, the stuffed pig's foot (le pied de cochon), but seeing it served was an experience & nicely highlighted the elevated'peasant food' aspect of the entire affair. Very unique!
Overall I had an excellent experience trying the local cuisine & this more decadent approach to dining. While it's fun sometimes to break culinary rules, I did overall find myself missing a more balanced meal that could feel more sustainable & less coronary artery disease-inducing. I think as long as you know what you're getting into, it's worth a visit, but probably not several!
I was honestly extremely scared for the stuffed pig's foot & assortment of foie gras related entrees. Especially since they touted themselves as the #1 producer of foie gras in the entire world, which I kindve find hard to believe. The inside was very nicely decorated, with lots of custom made cutlery, plates, & alcohols. The waiter was very hospitable, explained all the specials & dishes simply & made us all feel very welcome. The food did take a long time to come out, but we were able to get our drinks & appetizers out relatively quickly so it didn't bother us too much. I really loved the poutine & tagliatelle, & the pigs foot actually wasn't as terrifying as I thought it would be. A slight livery aftertaste, but nothing too crazy, just really fatty which wasn't my favorite. We also ordered their maple syrup based pie dessert which was heavenly. Overall, a great experience, but maybe pigs foot just isn't for me. Would recommend.
Not bad. Only 3 little pieces of foie gras on the poutine. Gravy is made of foie gras but tastes pretty generic. Duck tartare nori was very salty but still enjoyable.
26 juin 2026
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The food was impressive. Flavours were deliciously crafted with each bite. Although pricey, the quality & freshness of the food makes sense & everything was delicious. Fave items were the temaki hand roll, foie gras nigiri, & the foie gras poutine
We made a reservation for two people, but still ended up having to wait almost half an hour because the patrons at our table were still eating. I was excited to try the duck in the can & the foie gras poutine but unfortunately they told us they did not have the duck in the can.
The poutine took a long time to get to us, & it was good but not great enough to justify the long wait & below par service.
I have frequented this establishment on numerous occasions throughout the years, & it has consistently met my, & on occasions exceeded my expectations.
While the wine selection is extensive, I highly recommend sampling their in-house ciders or cocktails.
For first-time visitors, the duck in a can is an excellent choice. It is a substantial & flavorful dish that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Their foie gras dishes are all exquisite, but my personal favorites are the nigiri & the poutine, which I consider to be the finest in the city.
The atmosphere is consistently vibrant & bustling. The staff members are all courteous, polite, & provide exceptional service. Although the evening began a bit slowly, it was understandable given how crowded the restaurant was.
I often forget that the restrooms are situated in a somewhat inconvenient location, behind the bar. Additionally, they could benefit from more frequent attention throughout the shift to maintain their cleanliness.
I dont believe anyone can be disappointed making a reservation here. Im excited to book my next visit.
We had a terrible experience dining here. At first, it seemed seamless as the Foie gras poutine came early & we enjoyed it while waiting for the main. Then the mains that we ordered, which is the halibut & pork chop came about an hour later. I finished a whole Netflix episode while waiting for this. The food here left our stomachs with immense discomfort, as all foods were heavy in taste. Service was really slow & it took them a long time to even bring the card machine for us to pay. I don't recommend coming here.
Enjoyed a really nice meal here! I tried the foie gras poutine which was to die for - the sauce was rich, the chips were crispy, the curds were melty & perfectly squeaky & having foie gras on top felt so decadent & luxurious. The service was great - friendly, knowledgeable & attentive from the moment I walked in. The atmosphere was lively, & it's always nice to see a packed restaurant (be sure to book ahead!) You absolutely should dine here - you'll be in for a real treat!
Definitely need reservations to enter. The place was packed the whole time we were there. I was anticipating an incredible meal from all the great reviews. Making a reservation on their site was easy. Yet, we
were confused as to why a couple with a later reservation (who arrived early) was seated before us even though we were on time & there before them. But overall, the staff was friendly, so we chalked it up to a misunderstanding.
The menu is limited, but I appreciate the focus. They know what they do well & aren't afraid of perfecting it.
We ordered the fraisier cocktail (vodka with aperol & strawberry sorbet on top) & the Mexican mojito (got a kick in the bottom of your throat spicy). Both really good & they didn't skimp on the
alcohol. I was very giddy by the time they brought the foie gras nigiri. This is why I wanted to eat here & am so glad they keep it on the menu!
One order $29 comes with 4 spoon servings, by the way.
Add the soy ginger sauce like they suggest because it cuts the fattiness iust right. Perfection.
Oh là là! Decadent, smooth & buttery. Why don't more places serve foie gras like this? Genius!
We also ordered the pork chop, paparadelle pork ragù & a
side of the salt & maple sugar fries. All were good, but the foie gras still had them beat. The fries had nice flavor, but we were really disappointed because it seemed like we got the tail end of the fry
basket. The bottom & middle of our paper cone contained all the broken bits. I felt a bit deceived.
We got the pudding chomeur that people said was a classic staple. It was basically cake batter swimming in maple sugar syrup. It was sickly sweet. If sweet sweet desserts is your preference, get the pudding.
I'm glad we got to try the pudding, but I regretted not ordering a second order of the foie gras instead to end the night.
I would come back for the cocktails & the foie gras & maybe the foie gras poutine.
Très bon service, je pense qu'on doit avoir eu 5 personnes différentes à la table alors on n'a manqué de rien & les gens étaient très aimables, pas hautains. Coup de coeur pour les nigiris au foie gras, la poutine au foie gras ainsi que le canard en conserve. WoW !!! Quand j'ai vu la grosseur/hauteur de ma poutine, je n'en croyais pas mes yeux! Disons qu'on a eu notre dose de foie gras pour un bout. J'ai moins aimé l'entrée tartare de canard mais c'est une question de goût. Le dessert pouding chômeur était presque de trop après tout ce festin ! Allez-y sans hésiter !
