Groupe Devimco, in collaboration with Groupe Grandio, is getting ready to open three new restaurants in the commercial core of the Maestria Condominiums project, located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles.
Known for its diversified menu from breakfast to dinner and warm atmosphere, Le Cochon Dingue will open its doors in the spring of 2025, according to a press release. The beloved chain among Quebec City residents, which currently operates six establishments in the Capitale-Nationale region, will be able to accommodate up to 250 customers. IRU Izakaya will follow in June 2025, offering an authentic Japanese bistro experience, and Chez Lionel in September 2025, with its friendly atmosphere and French brasserie-style menu.
This initiative is part of a continuity process, as the Grandio Group has already established successful franchises in the Solar Uniquartier project in Brossard. At a time when the restaurant industry is facing some significant challenges, Devimco and Grandio are showing boldness and optimism by joining forces to launch new culinary destinations in downtown Montreal. This expansion also marks the Cochon Dingue’s first foray into the Montreal region.
“In tune with urban transformation and densification, our partnership with Groupe Grandio demonstrates our commitment to creating mixed-use projects,” Caroline Girard, VP of Property Management and Leasing, Devimco Group, said in a press release. “The opening of these three restaurants within Maestria Condominiums is proof of our confidence in the future of the restaurant industry in Montreal and a celebration of our shared desire to offer exceptional culinary experiences. Our continued collaboration with Groupe Grandio reinforces our shared vision of enhancing urban living through innovative, high-quality projects.”
Groupe Grandio brings together Quebec restaurateurs in a single company whose motto is to be creators of good times. The Group has over 4,000 employees in more than 64 locations under the following banners: La Cage, Cochon Dingue, Lapin Sauté, Ciel!, Paris Grill, Café du Monde, Madame Chose, Chez Lionel, IRU Izakaya, Moishes, Gibbys, PF Chang’s, and Brasseurs du Monde. Several of these brands also have a strong presence in grocery stores, particularly with retail products offered in ready-to-eat format.
“Le Cochon Dingue is fortunate to have a very loyal clientele who have often asked us over the past few decades if we had any plans to open an establishment in Montreal,” Pierre Moreau, CEO of Groupe Restos Plaisirs (part of Groupe Grandio), Owner of Le Cochon Dingue, said in a press release. “Our affiliation with the Grandio Group provides us with numerous growth opportunities, and we are proud to announce that we will be setting up shop in the heart of a vibrant and dynamic Montreal neighborhood.”
