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Information

address176 Saint Viateur Street West, Montreal
emailinfo@restaurantileflottante.com
moreInfoReservations are recommended
openingHoursTue 6pm–11pm, Wed–Sat 5:30pm–10pm, Sun & Mon closed
phone+1 514 278 6854
publicTransportMetro Rosemont
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