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L'Ambroisie et L'Espace Canal
Event Venue

L'Ambroisie et L'Espace Canal

Restaurant | Groups | Private events | Turn key venues | Terraces
Saint-Henri
4.6$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 8 am
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About us

L'Ambroisie and L'Espace Canal are located in the courtyard of Chateau St-Ambroisie, a historical heritage building situated on the edge of the Lachine Canal in the St-Henri district of Montreal. Only a few minutes from downtown, the restaurant welcomes a business clientele and groups of friends, in a casual atmosphere. Stuart Abrams, chef and owner, invites you to discover his establishment, renowned for its terraces and elegant reception rooms.

Our Specialties

Steak & fries, Duck confit & Homemade star products (example: cold cuts, cheese, smoked salmon).

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 90 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

More details

Our Happy Hour are every Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm. In the summer, watch for our Thursday's Live music! on the terrace.
Happy Hour on Thursdays with live performances on the terrace all summer long. DJs upon request for groups and private events. For more information, please contact us.
Private rooms for 60 to 250 people banquet formula or up to 500 people cocktail formula. We also have a private conference room with about 30 seats in the restaurant. Audiovisual packages available.
Multifunctional rooms, ideal for corporate and private events. For more information, please contact us.
We have 2 large terraces with 200 seats, the first communicates with the restaurant and the second is on the waterfront, annexed to the Espace Canal for private events. Ask about our "4 season terrace packages" for your private events.

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Reviews for L'Ambroisie et L'Espace Canal

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on Google4.3 (700+)
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Review Summary

L'Ambroisie et L'Espace Canal is praised as a stunning wedding and event venue along the canal, with a beautiful garden area and a versatile space that creates the atmosphere dreamed of. The team is professional, responsive, and attentive, guiding planning from the first inquiry through the day itself and adjusting smoothly when timelines run long. Guests frequently compliment the high quality food, impressive service, thoughtful beverage options, and the attentive wait staff that keeps guests well cared for. Coordination is described as seamless and stress free, with planners and coordinators handling menu creation, day of logistics, and even unconventional ceremonies with ease. The setting is repeatedly highlighted for outdoor weddings and elegant indoor celebrations, with a canal view, a charming gazebo, and a terrace that adds to the experience. The space is recognized as ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or corporate events, and guests note generous value and a friendly, professional atmosphere. Overall, this venue leaves a lasting impression with memorable moments and delightful details.
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5.0

Our wedding at Ambroisie was an absolutely wonderful experience, filled with beautiful memories. Everything was exceptional, & we are completely satisfied ❤?
A huge thank you to Alexandra for her continuous support & attention, to Cléa for her understanding, flexibility, great energy, & availability, & to Amber & the entire team for the impeccable service & great attitude throughout the day😊.

We highly recommend Ambroisie for a truly successful wedding 🎉

Jan 21, 2026
on Google

L'Espace Canal was the perfect venue for our wedding. The space is absolutely beautiful, with so much natural charm & character, & it created the exact atmosphere we were dreaming of. The team was professional, responsive, & incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, & our guests could not stop complimenting the venue. We couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate our day. Wholeheartedly recommended!

Nov 17, 2025
on Google

Beautiful venue for a wedding, anniversary, etc...

Oct 2, 2025
on Google

We recently had our wedding held at Espace Canal this past weekend & it was the most beautiful day. We were very lucky to have worked with Alexandra for many months leading up to the big day as she helped us a lot with any questions we had, many many emails were answered. She is a pleasure to work with & goes above & beyond the call of duty. We also thank her & Jaime for making sure that everything ran super smoothly on the day of as our coordinator. The wait staff & our Maître D (Toni) gave excellent service & people were very happy with all of the food that was served. It is a beautiful venue that is perfect for an outdoor ceremony held along the Lachine Canal with a beautiful gazebo in the garden area, making it all very magical. We could not have asked for a better wedding & highly recommend this place for a great venue location!

Aug 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

I had my wedding here & it was incredible! The staff is so helpful on the day of, you feel like a guest at your own wedding! & i didnt even have a wedding planner!
The food was delicious & all my guests said so. Even with a mishap with communication with the DJ, the music was great & the night was unforgettable.
Ambroisie is so gorgeous, it really is a beautiful place for a wedding.
Thank you to Tony, Jaime, Alexandra, & all the wait staff for making my wedding incredible.

Aug 8, 2025
on Google

A beautiful place, with a cozy elegance. I had the pleasure of flowering a wedding here, bud vase centerpieces, & a wild-style bridal bouquet. To date one of my favourite locations to flower. I also returned on another occasion to dine with friends at the restaurant, I absolutely loved the french onion soup, & the steak frites was very good.

Jun 12, 2025
on Google

Beautiful View location

Apr 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

We had our wedding at L'Espace Canal this past weekend & I am so glad that we chose this venue! First, L'Espace canal is absolutely beautiful. Second, our venue coordinator (Alexandra) & the L'Ambroisie/L'Espace Canal chefs & staff were fantastic throughout the entire engagement/planning process. The venue worked closely with us to customize a Southern Food buffet station to reflect my Georgia (USA) roots. They were open to suggested recipe changes, & the food turned out great - our guests were raving! Alexandra did an amazing job setting up the decorations & coordinating the arrival of other vendors. I did not have to worry about a thing on my wedding day - everything was beautiful & set up exactly to my specifications. During the wedding, the staff & bartenders were very professional & attentive to both us as bride & groom, as well as our guests. Our wedding was at L'Espace Canal was an absolute dream. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

Love the onion soup, good steak & good duck. Service was on point & the atmosphere is just lovely. Update: Quaint reception hall, & beautiful space for an outdoor ceremony.

Oct 1, 2024
on Google

Well organized wedding venue. Good food, beautiful setting, curteous staff.

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at L'Espace Canal, & we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the moment we started planning, our coordinator Dietrich took care of every detail with such professionalism & care. The venue itself is stunning, with its charming ambiance & beautiful views of the canal providing the perfect backdrop for our special day. The staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish, the food & service was exceptional. Overall, L'Ambroisie & L'Espace Canal exceeded all our expectations, & we are so grateful to Dietrich & the entire team for making our wedding day so memorable. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a perfect place to tie the knot.

Aug 6, 2024
on Google

My fiancée & I had a fantastic time celebrating our engagement with our family & friends. L'Espace Canal was beautiful, the food was great, & the staff were extremely helpful & kind. Tony went above & beyond for us.

Jul 20, 2024
on Google

We had our wedding at L' Ambroisie in May 2024. It was a dream. The location is ideal ( ceremony, cocktail hour, reception), offers overnight parking if needed. Staff is accommodating to special requests & really go out of their way to make it happen. Special Shout Out to Dietrich ( the most patient, accommodating & fun coordinator to work with), Amber ( the reception capitain) & Jonathan ( probably the best bartender in MTL) who made our day amazing. Price is well worth it & very reasonable & they offer many options. Amazing open bar, great DJ. They recommend vendors that are good to use because they know the venue inside & out. The food is SO good & there are many options to chose from. Great places to take photos as well. Overall, beautiful venue, great staff, amazing wedding !!

Jul 13, 2024
on Google

We had our wedding here in May 2024 & had the loveliest time. The venue was beautiful & several guests mentioned how good the food was. Service was incredible, Amber & her staff were amazing. Dietrich did a great job coordinating the ceremony & everything else. Alexa was super helpful throughout the planning even though she was on maternity leave. Alexandra was very nice & helpful when we were planning & going for our tasting. Price was very reasonable considering all the things that were included & the turnkey package allowed us to customize & include exactly what we wanted.

May 21, 2024
on Google
5.0

The pluses: I don’t think you can find a better spot in downtown Montreal with those prices. The venue is beautiful, I loved the arch, they’re very turnkey & espace canal is super pretty & can really look great with minimal effort. Alex was great to work with & hustled during the wedding to make sure everything was great. The menu was adapted for vegetarians & vegans & food was delicious. The bartenders were super sweet as well as were all the waiters.

The minuses: we had issues with our first coordinator which caused quite a lot of stress, there was issues with figuring out who would take over, the communication can mostly only be done by email (not phone really) & you have to be very very proactive in order to make sure everything is organized. But if you are organized & will write them & follow up a lot, everything should go smoothly.

Summary: I think it’s definitely a steal for a spot in the city, if you like a more urban vibe. I really enjoyed my night tremendously. The planning was a bit rough around the edges but I think it makes sense with the pricing.

If you like my flowers it was Aux Fleurs Folies & my photographer was Arianne Gagnon Nantel :)

Oct 13, 2023
on Google
4.0

Beautiful place to host any event 😋

Sep 5, 2023
on Google

Beautiful venue & wedding!

Aug 22, 2023
on Google
5.0

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If you're looking for the perfect wedding venue I highly suggest L'Ambroisie restaurant. They are very accommodating, staff is super friendly, our guests loved the food. The event coordinator, Alexandra is quick to reply & will answer every & all questions you have throughout your time planning. She is amazing & was so helpful in this process. I never had to stress with anything about the venue & that's all because of how confident I felt with Alexandra.

You have 3 options where you can do your ceremony. Inside the restaurant, outside in the terrace, or outside in their beautiful garden.

Again, if you're looking for an amazing place to hold your ceremony & reception then Restaurant L'Ambroisie is the place to do it!!

Oct 22, 2018
foodiefun
1 Review
5.0

Was just here for a wedding. The food was delicious & the service excellent. I am gluten intolerant & the staff was wonderful in making sure that my meal was gluten-free. The room itself is beautiful & they have a large terrace just a few feet away from the terrace. I would definitely recommend this wonderful venue to anyone getting married or organising a party.

Sep 18, 2017
Foodie
1 Review
2.0

I was able to visit this restaurant twice. Once for a summer wedding & the second for a Christmas party. Although the location is great & you can't beat the beautiful garden. I wouldn't recommend it for large functions. It doesn't seem like they are equipped to handle big events. Food arrived late, & some was cold. Portion sizes were really uneven. Staff were noticeable stressed & arguing a lot. This place has lots of promise, but would skip it if you are having an event.

Jan 16, 2014