Jardin Nelson

Javier

4.0

I stopped by Jardin Nelson for afternoon tea & dessert, & it was the perfect choice. I tried the Pouding Chômeur, a traditional Quebec dessert, & it was absolutely delicious a must-try! The service was excellent, the live music created a wonderful atmosphere, & I loved the beautiful covered open air terrace. I didn't try the food, but it looked great. I would definitely come back!

Molli

5.0

Wonderful experience!! Our waitress Jean (i'm not sure if I spelled that write I apologize) was wonderful, as well as the rest of the staff we interacted with. I have severe food allergies & she was very willing to be accommodating & made sure to clarify as much as necessary, asking me questions to make sure every ingredient was safe for me to eat, & even modifying the pizza I ordered to confirm further it's safe. It's always amazing to experience a staff so willing to accommodate my dietary restrictions & make sure I have a wonderful experience. & I'd be remised not to mentioned how absolutely beautiful the restaurant is.

Rachel

5.0

We had a beautiful family dinner this past Sunday during our quick trip from the Boston area. Our waitress Mariebier was fabulous! The place was packed but she still spent so much time with us, making sure our drinks & meals were satisfying. She was so fun to converse with as well. Thank you for making us feel right at home!

Sandy

5.0

Beautiful outdoor terrace, jazz music, live singer & great mimosas & lunch!

Lee

1.0

I was enticed to go here because of the garden terrace & jazz music, but it ends there. To start the strawberry basil drink is more like cool aid than a drink. Sickeningly sweet. After receiving, I wanted to leave but we already ordered. My friend was also disgusted. I went to the hostess to say we wanted to leave & felt bad because we ordered. The waitress said we'd have to pay for bill before leaving. I was starving & stayed but I shouldn't have. The food was just as bad. I got the Mexican crepe. It was more like a quesadilla with chicken slope throw on it. It wasn't a crepe but a tortilla. My friend received a hamburger that was worse than Mcdonslds. While the garden was beautiful. That's where it ends. Do not fall into the tourist trap. 🤨

S

5.0

Jardin Nelson is one of those places that makes a visit to Old Montréal feel special. The garden courtyard is beautiful, with flowers, greenery, & a really charming atmosphere. The live music added so much to the experience & made the evening feel relaxed & memorable.
The food was very good, with plenty of choices on the menu, & the service was friendly & attentive. I especially enjoyed being able to sit back, enjoy the music, have a drink, & take in the atmosphere around us.
The location right on Place Jacques-Cartier is perfect for people-watching & enjoying the energy of Old Montréal. It's definitely more than just a restaurant; the atmosphere & live music are a big part of the experience. A great place to visit when exploring Montréal.

Jeremy

5.0

Wonderful food, great staff, & the setting is incredible - beautiful greenery & the jazz band is a perfect touch

J

5.0

Have visited twice & consistently loved the live jazz, warm service, & beautiful ambiance.

Our first meal was excellent: shrimp & seafood tostada, duck confit with summer salad, & duck shepherd's pie - all memorable. On our second visit, the poke salmon, salmon tartare, & its accompanying salad were standouts. The pizza Américaine, however, was forgettable - clearly not the place for pizza but I had a craving.

Drinks were great (the maple latte especially), but I do want to flag one issue: charging **$6 for a can of Coke Zero** is unreasonable & excessive. It's the only part of the experience that left a negative impression, especially since we only discovered the price on the bill. At that price, a fountain soda with refills would make more sense, but even then $6 is egregious for a mere can of soda! I'd strongly encourage reconsidering the pricing - $3 or $4 would be fair & still make you lots of money.

Otherwise, Jardin Nelson remains a lovely spot we enjoy & recommend.

Wanda

5.0

Food was delicious, service was fast, friendly & efficient.
Beautiful place.

Gabrielle

3.0

Beautiful atmosphere but food was subpar. Got frozen drinks, were half melted when they were delivered to the table (evening time so not super hot out) & the flavor was not good. Nice to sit outside & enjoy the live music but not a great place to enjoy a meal based on my experience. Food gives chain restaurant vibes vs a local spot