Au Pied de Cochon serves as a temple of unapologetic indulgence, prioritizing rich, meat-centric preparations that celebrate traditional Quebecois culinary roots. The menu emphasizes decadent ingredients, most notably featuring foie gras integrated into hearty comfort dishes like poutine and tourtière. Every preparation centers on high-calorie, soul-warming plates that challenge modern notions of restraint by utilizing every part of the animal. The kitchen specializes in robust, rustic cooking techniques that favor heavy sauces, deep fats, and generous portions. Patrons encounter an environment defined by clamorous energy and direct, high-volume production that mirrors the intensity of the kitchen. This institution remains a focal point for those seeking a singular, visceral experience centered on the unbridled application of butter, cream, and meticulously sourced proteins in every singular serving.
Au Pied de Cochon is widely regarded as a must-visit culinary institution in Montreal, famous for its unapologetically rich, decadent, and bold Quebecois cuisine. Many patrons praise the signature dishes, particularly the duck in a can and various foie gras preparations, noting that the food is both creative and deeply comforting. While the experience is frequently described as memorable and lively, some visitors mention the restaurant can be loud, cramped, and quite pricey. Most reviews highlight the exceptional, warm, and attentive service provided by the staff, which significantly enhances the atmosphere despite occasional long wait times or reservation challenges. While a few diners found the food too heavy or the experience less refined than expected, the overwhelming consensus is that it offers a unique and indulgent gastronomic adventure that justifies its long-standing reputation.
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.
Stop & ban the sale of foie gras in Canada. It involves animal torture that centers around force feeding ducks multiple times a day, & extremely inhumane, disgusting practices.
Excellent meal & experience. I sat at the 30s (bar table overseeing the kitchen). Staff was friendly & service was great! The fois gras turine with maple truffle sauce is a must try. Everything tasted great. I will definitely return.
Jul 15, 2026
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The experience here at Au Pied de Cochon was absolutely worth the trip to Montreal. I recommend getting anything that have foie gras. Their pork tenderloin was really good, & the foie gras with the truffle butter was amazing.
Came here for a birthday dinner. Experience was complete ruined after I mentioned I had nut allergies & there was nuts in my food. I told the waitress & the manager to take my plate away as I was having an allergic reaction, they then took it away & 30 seconds later they brought it back & put it back in my face insisting I'm lying & word for word said as my throat is closing'are you sure its not because you dont like the food'. They have like 3 main menu items full of nuts so this says a lot about the cleanliness in the kitchen. In the end I asked for something to eat to at least not have an em'ty stomach & they brought some tomato dish with an absolutely disgusting amount of salt. I'm not even sure how that's possible but I can only imagine it was done on purpose. I later had to pay the bill in full excluding only the plate with nuts. The rest of the experience was ruined for me already though.
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.
This was, without a doubt, our favorite restaurant in Montreal. From the moment we arrived, we loved the atmosphere-warm, welcoming, & with a cozy, family-like feel that immediately made us feel at home.
The service was exceptional. Everyone on the staff was attentive & friendly throughout the entire experience, but we would especially like to thank Morgan, who took incredible care of us. We decided to try something different & asked her to choose everything for us, from the appetizer all the way to dessert, without telling us what dishes would be coming to the table. It made the experience even more special & exciting.
Every dish that arrived was a surprise. Not only was the presentation impeccable, but the flavors were outstanding. Honestly, it was one of the best meals we've had in a very long time.
A huge thank you to Morgan & the entire team for making our evening so memorable. We will definitely be back whenever we return to Montreal.
I'm not sure what the hype is all about. Anthony Bourdain made this place popular so they have benefitted from the publicity but paying $61+tax+tip for a large piece of fat in a can along with liquid grease & some duck breast, foie gras was a bit much. It was not tasty. Plus they forgot our order so we waited 75 minutes before we got our appetizer & 90 minutes before we got our main dish (duck in a can). The flavoured sour beer & cider were excellent though.
Absolutely fantastic food, though so decadent! Share the starters because you'll want some of all of them! If you're looking for vegetarian options, this is not the place for you unfortunately.
