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 convergent sur Au Pied de Cochon comme une institution montréalaine où la cuisine est riche, généreuse et résolument axée sur le foie gras et le canard en conserve. La poutine au foie gras et le canard en conserve reviennent comme des incontournables, accompagnés de plats plus audacieux comme le foie gras nigiri et les temaki de canard; les portions sont copieuses et les saveurs intenses, parfois indulgentes, parfois excessives, plaisent aux amateurs de comfort food tout en suscitant quelques réserves sur l'équilibre des saveurs et le niveau de raffinement. L'expérience est souvent décrite comme immersive et conviviale: cuisine ouverte, ambiance chaleureuse et service attentif, avec des serveurs enthousiastes qui expliquent les plats et créent une ambiance de spectacle, surtout au bar. Néanmoins, certains avis signalent un cadre bruyant, une certaine hâte côté service, et des tarifs élevés; malgré cela, l'ensemble demeure perçu comme une expérience culinaire unique, mémorable et difficile à égaler pour les amoureux de la gastronomie québécoise riche et généreuse.
I dined here with my mother in December. The service was truly impeccable. Everyone was so warm, friendly, & incredibly professional. Our server gave us excellent wine recommendations that complemented our meal. The food was decadent, rich, & blew us away. We somehow made room for dessert, which I highly recommend you do as well. The was one of my favorite dining experiences!
Staff is listening to guests. Evening started complicate but ended well. Started with a 2 hour electricity outage in the neighbourhood & the staff did all they could to manage well. We arrived in the aftermath, felt it, let it known, & the staff spoiled us a bit with their attention & a few surprises even a bit beyond expectations. Thanks again for that, we're grateful, I think their names were Emile & Charlotte. Overall thanks for the nice evening & compliments to the chef the food was exceptional, maybe the broth/glace of the braised meat dish a bit too salty & concentrated but I still enjoyed a lot as well as the red wine by the glass which they allowed us to sample two & pick the one we prefered. Thanks & hoping to visit again.
31 janv. 2026
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This is a long-standing restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. The space feels warm & classic, very much an old-school American style, & the service was attentive & kind throughout the evening.
Unfortunately, the food itself was very difficult for me to enjoy. Several dishes had strong gamey odors & pronounced alcohol notes, & the flavors did not come together harmoniously.
The foie gras sushi had a noticeable clash between the gamey taste of the foie gras & the alcohol used in preparation. Even with soy sauce, the flavors did not integrate at all. I managed to eat one piece but could not finish the second.
The pork knuckle had an overwhelming porky smell, & there were visible pig hairs on the skin. I understand that occasional hairs can happen, but the amount here was significant & affected the overall experience. The mushrooms served with it had absorbed both the pork odor & what tasted like high-proof cooking wine; the alcohol flavor felt harsh, as if it had not fully cooked off. Among all the components of this dish, the mashed potatoes were the only element I genuinely enjoyed.
The temaki, on the other hand, was decent & ended up being my favorite dish of the night.
I do want to highlight the service: when I explained that I truly could not eat the pork knuckle, the staff were very understanding & handled the situation professionally. They offered compensation, & the dish was ultimately discounted by 50%, which I appreciated.
Overall, while the ambience & service were strong, the execution & flavor balance of the food were disappointing, especially for a restaurant known for foie gras & rich, offal-forward dishes. I would have expected cleaner preparation & more refined flavor control.
Busy loud & amazing food. If you want to go & eat too much but enjoy every bite of it this the place. Foie gras for days, amazing meats, crazy wine list & overall a glutinous dream for any foodie. Just be prepared to get carried home!
I have wanted to go to this restaurant since seeing it on a Food Network show & was happy to get a reservation for the outdoor patio which turned out to be a quieter more intimate setting than the noisy & jam packed interior.
We ordered 3 items to share, & while the food was pretty tasty, the portions were very modest, & hardly worth the hefty prices. The same went for the cider I ordered -- it was served like a vintage wine with a very stingy pour - have never had cider served this way -- & prices same as a 12-16 oz pour elsewhere.
I am glad to have tried this iconic restaurant, - it was a one time splurge -unlikely to return.
I haven't been here since before COVID, & it was very good to be back. The food & service is still top notch, with a very good wine list to choose from. The dishes are rich, eclectic & truly delicious. A wonderful experience!
4 juil. 2025
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Terrifc in every way. Staff went out of their way after a parking issue almost derailed the evening. Cocktails, food, wine--everything was great. Can't wait to return
We have been going to Au pied for over a decade whenever we are in Montreal & it has evolved over the years yet maintaining its fabric. We had a few of the staple dishes & some new to us & it was all very good. The service is always prompt yet friendly. We were offered a special of the pigs head & we were abit reluctant but when we saw the other tables order come in we were kicking ourselves for being hesitant. The drinks were also different & innovative & their wine list is like 5 pages long!
Absolutely amazing experience. Food was incredible, excellent service & wine list. Incredible Quebecoise dishes this is a must visit if you are in Montreal
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Solid! & an experience. My interpretation is that this is a restaurant that serves typical Quebecois food (think caban a sucre) but elevated. Elevated as it is creative, well prepared, premium ingredients (+fois Gras everywhere) but you pay. I would infer that they have their regulars, but disproportionately oit-or-towners. Very rich [fatty] so what we'd prefer to ha e as a lunch. A very extensive wine list- clearly a labour of love - but skewed towards Pinot Noir style ... Would respectfully suggest a few robust wines table wines.. as that was what I yearned ton accompany.
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I had dinner at Pied de Cochon with my wife. I chose this restaurant because I'd heard about it often &, according to reviews, it seemed to be one of Montreal's most reputable spots. The atmosphere is pleasant, & the service is very attentive-perhaps even a bit too intense. You take a sip of wine, & a server rushes over to refill your glass. On that front, I have no complaints.
From a gastronomic standpoint, it was very good. So why am I taking off two stars? Well, I might have been a little disillusioned. I expected to eat like a king-or a pig, given the name!-but honestly, if I hadn't ordered an appetizer, I'd have left the place still hungry. For my main course, I had the aged pork ribs: they were delicious, but the few slices served with a small piece of cabbage & some charred bits of bread left me wanting more. It felt like something was missing. At that price, they could've offered more sides, a big basket of bread, or a more generous portion of meat. It seemed like I was eating an appetizer disguised as a main course.
My wife ordered the tripe. It was good, but it came without any sides-just a drizzle of oil & a big chunk of Parmesan. The bottle of wine fortunately helped us enjoy the vibe, but we left the restaurant having liked the experience while feeling a bit let down by not being full.
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J'ai soupé au Pied de Cochon avec ma femme. J'ai choisi ce restaurant parce qu'on m'en avait souvent parlé & que, d'après les critiques, il semblait être l'un des établissements les plus réputés de Montréal. L'ambiance est agréable & le service est très attentionné - peut-être même un peu trop intense. À peine prends-tu une gorgée de vin qu'un serveur accourt pour remplir ton verre. Sur ce point, je n'ai rien à redire.
Côté gastronomie, c'était très bon. Alors pourquoi est-ce que j'enlève deux étoiles ? Eh bien, j'ai peut-être été un peu désillusionné. Je m'attendais à manger comme un roi - ou plutôt comme un cochon, vu le nom ! - mais honnêtement, si je n'avais pas commandé une entrée, je serais sorti de là avec encore faim. Pour mon plat principal, j'ai pris des côtes de porc vieillies : elles étaient délicieuses, mais les quelques tranches servies avec un petit morceau de chou & quelques bouts de pain calciné m'ont laissé sur ma faim. Il me semble qu'il manquait quelque chose. À ce prix-là, on aurait pu proposer plus d'accompagnements, une grande assiette de pain ou une portion de viande plus généreuse. J'ai eu l'impression de manger une entrée déguisée en plat principal.
Ma femme, elle, a commandé des tripes. Elles étaient bonnes, mais servies sans accompagnement, juste agrémentées d'un peu d'huile & d'un gros bloc de parmesan. La bouteille de vin a heureusement contribué à rendre l'ambiance plaisante, mais nous sommes repartis en ayant apprécié l'expérience tout en étant un peu déçus de ne pas être rassasiés.
Food was excellent. Our favorite being the class foie gras dish from the foie gras part of the menu. The scallop & pork chop dishes from the main courses were also delicious. They accommodated our kids by putting sauces on the side. Cocktails & wine were also delicious. We had a wonderful experience.
A wonderful experience. The wine, the appetizers, & every single dish was nuanced & delicious. The unexpected combinations were a treat for any palate. The absolute best part was the attentive & welcoming atmosphere & service. Not speaking any French, I was a little intimidated but everyone made us feel so welcomed & comfortable. I wish there was an option for a 6th star. Kudos to Cedric, Michael & Fred for making our night so magical.
22 févr. 2025
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We were greeted by very friendly staff. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu & wine list. He poured our wine for us but never returned to top up our glasses, leaving us to do this ourselves. The support staff were great about topping up our waters. We received our first dishes an hour after we ordered without any communication that they were running behind & our next round of food another 25 minutes after that. The restaurant did not seem busy enough to warrant this. The foie gras, sweet breads & maple sugar fries were excellent but the pork shank & duck in a can were quite greasy & heavy. The restaurant itself looked quite tired. The yelling & ringing of the bell when guests bought drinks for the kitchen was obnoxious & really took away from the atmosphere. Celebrating drinking on the job seemed out of place for a restaurant charging $40-50 a plate.
We couldn't leave Montreal before trying this institution. We did not know to expect & tried to cultivate as much hunger as we could due to the warnings of extremely rich food. Let me say that the food is obviously quite rich but it is not unbalanced in any way. We had the oysters to begin with; they were fine but that's it, I think I wouldn't order them again as they were not so flavorful. We also tried the foie gras poutine that was very very good, opulent, not overly salted & addictive. Only thing is that maybe there could've been a few more fries there. To finish we had the aged pork chop that was properly sized & so so easy to eat, super tender, well grilled & it's perfect with its jus at the bottom also to have along the poutine. At the end of the meal we were really satisfied & didn't feel nasty full. I must mention that the wine list is very well made, concise & with great French wines but also a very well represented North American section. It was our final meal in a 4 night food trip to Montreal so maybe that influenced that we did not have a huge appetite. Cannot wait to go back & repeat.
Foie Gras. Foie Gras. The Scallop dish. The pancake dish. Our dessert was the creme pudding. Paired with Pinot Noir. A great culinary experience. Service was slow & disconnected. Everyone was friendly but the attention & timeliness wasn't there. Our waitress was more of a campaigner walking around to smile & be friendly but she didn't serve us. Odd right? They had bussers, food runners, altogether we had 4-5 different staff tend to us but none were truly attentive & timely. I'm a generous tipper but I was wondering who gets the tip. I felt my waiter didn't deserve it. Odd right? We sat in front of the cooking station witnessed all the action. It felt operationally inefficient & chaotic. The head chef & his team, in my opinion deserved the tip. They held the entire restaurant together working in chaos & kept the dishes coming. I noticed he'd call out that a dish was ready but the dish would sit on the shelf likely too long. The food did take too long to get & the time gap between dishes were too long. Wine ordering took too long. If the dishes came out more timely we would've wanted to order more. The best part by far are the incredible & unique dishes. Flavors, richness, uniqueness, all exceptionally enjoyable & memorable. The show stealer. About the atmosphere...for me...it's a bit too cramped & loud for me, but I know it's just me. It's a bar & pub feel. The atmosphere could be completely great for others. What do I know, the place was packed on a Wednesday evening.
Been going there for 10years plus & it is still a delicious menu. Loud. & boisterous Fun ambiance ! Service is overall ok , slow bar. So I'd order wine & beer. Drinks were inventive but took forever to get to table unphased with our meal. This is the 3rd time the bar is slow. Add a barman or fire the current dude !
