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 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.
Reviews describe L'Ambroisie and L'Espace Canal as exceptional venues where the food is superb and beautifully presented, the atmosphere suits the occasion, and the service is professional, attentive and flexible from planning through the event. The spaces offer charm and versatility, from elegant interiors to a canal-side terrace that is dog-friendly, with smooth coordination and menu options that can accommodate cultural ceremonies and last-minute requests. The overall impression is a consistently high-quality experience, with standout dishes, thoughtful hospitality and a team that goes above and beyond to make celebrations memorable.
Nice vibes. The staff was helpful & professional. Went for a work event, & it would have been really nice if the bar had actual non-alcoholic cocktails. The bartenders did their best, but it's not the same as what is increasingly available elsewhere. As well, I got the vegan option, but not enough information was communicated to make me particularly comfortable eating there. This restaurant considers the "vegan option" to be whatever the vegetarian option is, but without the cheese. For example, a grilled vegetable "shelf" that typically comes with feta, was served to the vegans without the feta. It was unclear if the creamed soup was suitable for vegans, same with the wine, & the music was so loud it was not a conversation I wanted to have with the waiter. The wild mushroom risotto was good, but something I could have whipped up at home in 30 minutes. All in all, the points are for the staff.
Jan 14, 2024
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J'ai photographié une réception de mariage du côté de L'Ambroisie en mai 2022. Mes mariés ont également fait leur cérémonie sur place, dans les jardins. C'est un lieu facile d'accès avec un très grand stationnement, ce qui est bien pratique (& rare) à Montréal. Le décor sur place & aux alentours laisse plein de possibilités pour les photos, peu importe le moment de la journée/soirée: on aime ça! Le repas était excellent. Ça a été une très belle expérience! Au plaisir de revenir chez vous! :)
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.
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Endroit incroyable avec vue exceptionnel, nourriture excellente & service hors-pair. Nous avons célébrer notre mariage à l'espace canal & tout était plus que parfait !
(English below) On a célébré notre mariage à l'Ambroisie il y a un mois & on a vraiment aimé comment notre événement s'est déroulé ainsi que tout le processus qui a précédé. Dès notre première visite on s'est sentis pris en main par la coordonatrice qui a évidemment beaucoup d'expérience. Leurs documents étaient complets & clairs; la structure (horaire, menu, choix pour le bar, cérémonie etc) faisait en sorte qu'on se sentait entre de bonnes mains, mais en même temps il y avait assez d'espace pour qu'on crée notre évènement à notre goût & notre image. Durant la soirée le personnel était très agréable & efficace, on sentait qu'ils avaient envie d'être là & qu'ils savaient ce qu'ils faisaient. Nous & nos invités avons tous beaucoup aimé le repas, des canapés au dessert. Franchement si c'était à refaire on choisirait le même endroit sans hésitations. Sans parler du prix qui était tout à fait abordable surtout en comparant avec d'autres restaurants dans le coin.. & que dire du jardin le long de l'eau pour la cérémonie! On est ravis. Merci l'Ambroisie -- We celebrated our wedding at l'Ambroisie a month ago & we really loved our event as well as the whole process of creating it. Since our first visit of the venue we felt that the coordinator had a lot of experience & we could follow her lead. Their documents are thorough & clear; the structure (schedule, menu, bar options, ceremony, etc) made us feel like we were in good hands, but at the same time there was enough space & flexibility for us to create a wedding that we felt was unique & reflected who we are. During the evening the staff was very nice & efficient, we felt that they were happy to be there & that they knew what they were doing. Our guests & us really loved the meal, from the appetizers all the way to the dessert. Honestly, if we were to do it all over again we would choose the same venue without any hesitation. The price was also very affordable, especially comparing with other restaurants in the neighbourhood. & the garden along the water for the ceremony was just so charming. We're so happy with how our wedding went. Thank you l'Ambroisie!
