Espace La Fontaine

This long standing on again, off again chalet restaurant is truly a landmark within a wonderfully cherished city park. Over the years, so many transformations have taken place to now having found its true calling. Lots of charm, good food and live entertainment. It also serves in a bigger way as a part of society's less fortunate get a lending hand through a well organized, charitable program. A must visit. Lots of seating available and reservations are not necessary.

I lived a perfect moment at that place with my husband. I had never had so delicious cookie. The croissant is also very special. Service happy and European atmosphere

Great escape from the noise of the city. Can be congested when big events are going on. Great place for a picnic, relaxing stroll, see ducks and sit by a man made pond, lots of benches and even a place to eat! Definitely will go back again!

Amazing restaurant!!! Very peaceful and beautiful spot in the park. I stopped by here after the lunch, so couldn't have any meal, but many food served to the other tables looked so good haha!! And friendly staff, friendly price.

Love what they did with the place. The toilets are dirty, but it's normal for a downtown park tbh

It quite big and feels fresh and refreshing. If has lots of activity places like Volleyball, baseball, football,Tennis and children’s park. It also has a good big pond with birds in it and has a fresh small waterfall adding more beauty to it. People also come here for picnic, play different games, walking and cycling as well

We had our wedding at Espace La Fontaine in 2019. The restaurant is perfectly located and has a beautiful interior. The chef created an excellent dinner. However, the organization was horrible and we did not feel supported for the planning at all. We had to ask several times to finally arrange a date to try the different menu options, even though they said they would come back to us. That pretty much represents the way they communicated throughout the entire time, we had to run after them all the time. Knowing hot and humid Montreal summers, one of our priorities was having an A/C. They promised that construction were underway 5 months before the wedding. Still, 2 weeks before we had to learn by chance that A/C is not working. They did not bother informing us but offered that we change location, 2 weeks before the wedding!!! This may have been an option if we had known earlier that there is an issue. Though, they made an effort to install ventilators but they were so loud and crazy windy, it was hard to have conversations during dinner. People in suits and dresses as well as elderly people were in serious discomfort and dancing was almost impossible. Around midnight the police came and we had to close the windows because of noise complaints so after there was no fresh air in the room anymore. At some time during the evening a manager started to coordinate the service but up until then, I the bride had to make sure outside people would not walk into the room constantly or tell the staff that people should have their wine when dinner is served and not half way through the second course. Despite that, I have to say that service staff overall did their best under the crazy climatic conditions and the lack of managing. Overall, it is ashame that such unprofessional people run this restaurant because it could be a great place in a unique location. If you do not want to add extra stress for your event, especially your wedding, I really do not recommend booking this location.

I visited the complex while at Parc La Fontain but did not eat here. Large, cafeteria style kitchen and seating. The menu seems well rounded and reasonably priced. Good booze selection (I assume that is necessary when spending the whole day at a park with kids - wouldn't know firsthand). Washrooms were very clean. There is free wifi.