Le Jardin Nelson, housed in an historic building that dates back to 1812 in Montreal's Old Montreal, is known for its large, heated outdoor terrace. Le Jardin Nelson specializes in crepes, pizzas and salads but the crepes are the most popular. Enjoy live classical music during lunch and a jazz singer during the evenings on the terrace.
Reviews describe Jardin Nelson as a picturesque Old Montreal spot with a lush courtyard and a lively terrace, where live jazz and a warm, relaxed vibe elevate meals. The setting is repeatedly praised for its greenery and ambience, with heaters making outdoor dining comfortable even as crowds gather. Service is typically described as attentive and friendly, though some guests note slower pacing during busy times and occasional inconsistencies. Dishes receive mixed verdicts, with many praising seafood, duck, crepes, and cocktails, while a few meals feel overpriced or underwhelming. Overall the standout draw is the ambiance and musical atmosphere, with many recommending a visit to enjoy the vibe and come back to explore more of the menu.
5 out of 5 stars
Jardin Nelson is a hidden gem in the old port. The food is absolutely delicious, & the atmosphere is cozy & inviting. We started our meal with the pizza charcutiere, which was loaded with toppings & had a perfectly crispy crust. For our main course, we had the lobster homade salad & the crepe florentine. The lobster salad was fresh & flavorful, & the crepe florentine was rich & decadent. The band was playing some very nice atmospheric songs, which added to the overall enjoyment of our meal. The service was also excellent, & our server was very attentive & friendly. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Jardin Nelson & would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal in a cozy & inviting atmosphere.
The restaurant is very nice if you sit in the back. They have live band playing jazz. The crepes are delicious. All meals came out quick but the dessert (pouding chomeur) took forever to come to the table, but it was worth the wait.
Sep 4, 2023
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I love dining in this historical place. It feels like being indoors & outdoors at the same time with a large tree in the midst of the dining space, flowers hanging from the stone walls, & a jazz duo playing softly the background. The service is friendly & prompt & the menu offers a delicious variety of items from appetiizers to pizzas to their famous crepes.
Que dire de plus? Le Jardin Nelson est un joyau du Vieux-Montréal qui plaira tant aux touristes qu'aux locaux. Venez surtout en été pour profiter de sa magnifique terrasse intérieure en pierres bordée de fleurs & de verdure. On s'y sent bien dans ce décor marriant la nature & l'histoire de la Nouvelle-France, bercé par les airs de jazz provenant des musiciens au fond. Le personnel est très chaleureux & souriant & la nourriture qui s'y sert est délicieuse! Un des meilleurs restaurants que j'ai jamais goûté à Montréal. Essayez leurs crêpes & leur paté chinois au canard, vous n'allez jamais oublier. :)
This was my third time at Jardin Nelson, & unfortunately my last as I really enjoy the courtyard setting. The food quality has gone down dramatically since my last visit three years ago. The calamari appetizer was awful; 14$ for approximately 10 pieces of undercooked & soggy calamari. The fermiere crepe, which consists of veal, onion, mushroom & white wine bechamel for 17$ was tasteless. My friends had the american pizza & the duck crepe; which were better than the fermiere crepe & calamari, but definitely not worth the prices charged. Presentation equally disappointing, service average.
Ordinaire. Sans plus. J'ai commandé le saumon frais servi sur lit de nouilles, plat recommandé par le serveur & j'ai été très déçue. Goût fade, saumon sec. Ma soeur a commandé des côtes levées frites, les côtes levées étaient bonnes, mais les frites étaient froides. Mon conjoint a commandé la crêpe fermière, peu impressionnée pour une soi-disant spécialité. J'ai apprécié l'ambiance, le décor & le jazz. Bon service. Je ne pense pas y retourner.
Jul 26, 2014
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I went to Jardins Nelson with some of my girl friends for a ladies night out. This restaurant is only open for the summer months, so we made sure to go before the closed (they close thanksgiving weekend). We sat in the far back in a corner near a window & close to the live jazz band. The ambiance is just great, the big umbrellas & flowers & vines give it a really romantic look. The Jazz band was amazing! I ordered the shepards pie made with duck which came with a side of beets & fruit ketchup. It was very good, although I found the portion to be a tad bit small for the price I paid. My friends ordered crepes which they said were good, but not as good as they had anticipated. We shared a pitcher of blue sangria which was very good, but also on the pricy side. The service was very good, although I felt a little rushed. We wanted to have some drinks & listen to the music, although they brought us the bill as soon as we were done eating with out offering us more drinks.
Nous sommes allés au Jardin Nelson hier soir & nous avons beaucoup aimé. Aucune attente pour avoir une table. La terrasse (jardin intérieur) est superbe & les musiciens qui jouent en direct ajoutent à l'atmosphère
Nous avons chacun commandé le cocktail du jour à 10$ puis ont suivi 2 crêpes salées. Une aux fruits de mer à 25$ qui était vraiment très bonne & une autre au râble de lapin à 17$ qui était vraiment excellente!!! On regardait les autres plats passer & tout semblait bon! Nous avons aussi chacun commandé un dessert: un biscuit aux pépites de chocolat cuit dans un petit contenant de fonte recouvert de crème glacée & une assiette de fromage.
Le service était impeccable. Le serveur sympathique & le service était rapide (mais pas trop, juste assez). Vraiment très bien.
Nous y retournerons sûrement. Pas contre, j'ai trouvé que c'était un peu cher quand même pour le type de nourriture. Près de 115$ avec la taxe & le pourboire
