Au Pied de Cochon
16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/montreal21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who weighed in recommend Au Pied de Cochon, and two commenters single out the foie gras poutine, with one calling it a must-try. A couple of commenters see it as a good spot for groups, and one diner remembers the pig foot served at the main location as extremely indulgent. Several diners find the food rich, heavy or over the top, two find it pricey, and two see it as more of a tourist experience than a local one. One commenter calls it overrated, and another strongly advises against it.
Address
Au Pied de Cochon, 536 Av. Duluth E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 1A9, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Foie gras poutine
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Lynked17 in r/montreal · Apr 2026taste
Rates the rainbow trout koulibiac there a perfect 10 after a week of visiting Montreal.
- Recommendsu/Thesorus in r/montreal · Sep 2025taste
Suggests Au Pied de Cochon, but says only part of its menu is worth ordering.
- Recommendsu/thebluewalker87 in r/montreal · May 2025
Says Au Pied du Cochon better fits the Montreal-specific ask and is a strong upscale pick, though some here dislike it.
- Recommendsu/Tapko13 in r/montreal · May 2025
Thinks the restaurant suits a group outing, such as a bachelor event.
- Recommendsu/OLAZ3000 in r/montreal · Jun 2024taste
Calls it an institution and praises its seafood.
- Caveatu/_tarla_ in r/montreal · Mar 2024
Also found this restaurant overrated, in line with the thread's main restaurant.
- Recommendsu/TheHumanFlash in r/montreal · May 2025
Puts Au Pied du Cochon in the next tier, saying it clearly fits the Montreal-specific brief.
- Mixedu/cruciger in r/montreal · Jul 2024
Calls it a memorable experience for tourists, but says the food is very heavy.
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- Recommendsu/MrB1P92 in r/montreal · Sep 2025
Lists Pied de cochon among several Quebec-food suggestions, noting there are plenty of options.
- Recommendsu/PoloLeFut in r/montreal · Oct 2024taste
Calls the foie gras poutine a must-try, though the dish is very rich.
- Recommendsu/norfnorf1379 in r/montreal · Jul 2024
Calls it a fun experience, though very indulgent and over the top.
- Recommendsu/s0upppppp in r/montreal · Jun 2024
Includes Pied de cochon in their recommended list.
- Caveatu/danielitrox in r/montreal · Apr 2026price
Thinks the restaurant is too expensive.
- Caveatu/fukoffhoes in r/montreal · Jun 2025
Strongly advises against Pied de Cochon.
- Recommendsu/Specialist_Repair563 in r/montreal · May 2025taste
Picks Au pied de cochon, praising the food, generous portions and ambiance, and notes it has large group tables.
- Recommendsu/thenord321 in r/montreal · Feb 2025taste
Says the restaurant serves rich, creative French and Quebec-fusion food with strong flavor; visited twice and liked both menus.
- Recommendsu/HonestExam4686 in r/montreal · Feb 2025taste
Still thinks often of the pig foot served at the main location, which was extremely indulgent.
- Recommendsu/Throwaway8972451 in r/montreal · Jul 2024
Calls it a classic when reservations are obtainable.
- Recommendsu/GrandManitou in r/montreal · Jul 2024taste
Recommends Pied de Cochon and praises its foie gras poutine.
- Recommendsu/clee666 in r/montreal · Jul 2024
Names Pied de Cochon as one of their picks.
- Mixedu/BathroomFuzzy5114 in r/montreal · Jul 2024
Thinks it leans toward tourists rather than locals.
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