Au Pied de Cochon

Chef Martin Picard opened Au Pied de Cochon on Avenue Duluth in 2001 and helped redefine Quebec cooking with generous, unapologetically rich dishes built on pork, duck and foie gras. The open kitchen, wood-fired oven and lively room make it a destination for celebrations and for food lovers visiting the city. It was listed as Recommended in Quebec’s first Michelin Guide in 2025.

How to get there

Au Pied de Cochon is on Avenue Duluth Est in the Plateau. Mont-Royal and Sherbrooke metro stations (orange line) are both within walking distance, about 10 minutes away. Avenue Duluth itself is a charming street of small restaurants and terraces.

What to order

The foie gras poutine is the dish most people come for, and the restaurant is also known for duck in a can, cooked and served at the table. Pork dishes, seafood platters in season and the house desserts round out the menu. Plan to share and pace yourself: this is a famously indulgent meal.

Atmosphere

The room is loud and convivial, with diners watching the cooks work in the open kitchen. It feels like a celebration every night. Dress is casual.

Plan your visit

Book well in advance, especially for weekends and during peak tourist season, and come hungry. Many guests share several plates rather than ordering a starter and main each. Avenue Duluth is lined with small restaurants, including many BYOB addresses, and Parc La Fontaine is a short walk east. If you visit in spring, the team’s sugar shack outside the city offers a seasonal maple feast, though it requires its own reservation.

Good to know

• Nearest metro: Mont-Royal or Sherbrooke (orange line)
• Neighbourhood: Plateau-Mont-Royal
• Cuisine: Contemporary Quebec, meat-forward
• Budget: $$$
• Distinction: Michelin Guide Recommended (2025)
• Best for: Celebrations, adventurous eaters, groups
• Tip: Reservations are strongly recommended. The team also runs a seasonal sugar shack in Saint-Benoît de Mirabel

Why it is on our list

Au Pied de Cochon shaped the modern image of Quebec cuisine. For many visitors, it is the meal they remember most. Read about the sugar shack tradition and Montreal’s Michelin-listed restaurants.

Hours, menus and prices change often. Confirm opening hours and reservation policies directly with the restaurant before you go.