Au Pied de Cochon
Cuisine: Canadian, European, French, Quebecois
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
This popular spot for Québecoise cuisine caters to serious carnivores, especially pork lovers, for which the restaurant is famous. Chef Picard, an avid game hunter, has little patience for... Read More
This popular spot for Québecoise cuisine caters to serious carnivores, especially pork lovers, for which the restaurant is famous. Chef Picard, an avid game hunter, has little patience for vegetarians. Ten choices of foie gras include a favorite atop a mound of poutine. "Duck in a Can" is stuffed with thyme sprigs, foie gras, carrots and celery delivered with a can opener. In keeping with the Québecoise theme, finish the meal with a slice of sugar pie.
The noisy, convivial atmosphere is better suited to a night out with old friends than a first date. The later the evening, the livelier it gets. Reservations are highly recommended.
Address:
536, ave Duluth est
Montréal, QC H2L 1A9
514-281-1114
Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5pm-Midnight
Website:
restaurantaupieddecochon.ca
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sherel Purcell
Montréal Local Expert
- Best Restaurants: "To balance out the heavy meat and game menu try the melt- in-your-mouth tomato tart side dish served in an impossibly light and flakey pastry."
- French: "There's no name on the outside so look for the menu displayed in the window."
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Au Pied de Cochon (Pigs Feet)is THE place to sample the best of Quebec meats and game.
- Best for French Because: Chef Martin makes no apologies for the decadent snout to hoof offerings for true meat lovers.
