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.
Jardin Nelson is praised for a magical courtyard setting in Old Montreal, with lush greenery, live jazz, and a welcoming outdoor terrace that stays comfortable with heaters, creating a relaxed and romantic atmosphere; the reviews repeatedly highlight the ambiance and musical performances as the highlight, while the food receives mixed mentions, with many dishes described as delicious and well presented, yet some visits noting variability in quality and value and occasional slow service in busy times; overall the combination of atmosphere, music, and attentive staff makes it a memorable spot that visitors often return to.
Absolutely visit Jardin Nelson for their beautiful garden & nightly jazz! We stopped by on our first night in Montreal & the atmosphere made a lovely first impression. However, the food is sub-par & overpriced & the seating is not the comfiest. But despite that I still recommend checking it out for the vibes.
Je vais au Jardin Nelson quelques fois par année surtout l'été pour la belle terrasse intérieure. La musique d'ambiance avec de bons musiciens jazz & la nourriture est excellente. Mathis, notre serveur, impeccable. Mais quelle déception car les nachos ont changé! Auparavant, c'était une immense assiette avec de bons nachos à plusieurs étages garnis comme de bons nachos, poivrons, olives noires, fromage etc etc, c'était spectaculaire & délicieux. Maintenant, on nous sert des nachos (genre chips pas goûteux, pas salé?) & trois pots pour garnir avec sauce épinards, fromage avec coriandre (plusieurs détestent la coriandre) & autre garniture aux canneberges (la meilleure). J'avais recommandé ce plat aux copines! Ouf! Vraiment décevant! Vivement revenez aux bons vieux nachos comme on en sert partout dans les restos.
Jun 6, 2024
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A magical evening in Old Montreal at Jardin Nelson. The outdoor garden in absolutely stunning with so many beautiful flowers & plants. The jazz performed while dining was so enjoyable. The food was amazing ... terrific presentation & sublime flavour. &, the menu options are plentiful. The service is extraordinary ... it is obvious that the team is well trained & very efficient. A special thanks to our server, Milan - her welcoming smile & cheerful attitude made our experience at Jardin Nelson memorable.
Endroit exceptionnel pour passer une excellente soirée. Menu varié pour tous les goûts. Groupe de musique sur place (Jazz). Service impeccable. Un must à découvrir.
Our server Kevin made our night. Food is not bad & for a decent price. Ambiance is great. The hostesses were very kind & accommodating for our group of 8. The live jazz music was very nice. Thanks Kevin!
May 26, 2024
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What an amazing atmosphere! They have amazing live jazz band which added to the experience! Food was pretty good but what made the experience exceptional was our server Kevin. Despite it being so busy at the restaurant, he made us feel so welcome & was so attentive throughout the evening. He was truly the best & so kind!!! Can't wait to return when I come back to Montreal. Shoutout to Kevin!!
Great restaurant with outdoor seating right in old Montréal. Our server (did not get his name) was awesome, he was attentive & personable. We had a late lunch here & then returned for dinner & the live jazz music. We thought the wait time for a table would be long. There was a line already formed when we got there. However, we waited about 15 minutes. for a table. The atmosphere is upbeat & fun. We had a fantastic time. The food was delicious, drinks were too & reasonably priced.
Excellent place, the atmosphere is very cozy, it has live music, jazz, they play & sing very well. The food is pretty good, it doesn't take that long even though the place was full. The environment is partially covered, sunlight enters & it has many plants. We tried salmon lasagna & orange duck crepe. Highly recommended
May 18, 2024
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un haut lieu touristique mais tjrs aussi agréable en cuisine & au service. Animation Jazz chantée tous les jours. UN vrai bon moment dans une architecture unique.
Excellente expérience au Jardin Nelson. Le restaurant se trouve dans une cours intérieur charmante (& chauffée!). Il y a des musiciens qui jouent du jazz tous les jours de la semaine, pour accompagner votre repas. C'était vraiment agréable. Les portions sont généreuses & le service est super ! J'y retournerais sans aucune hésitation.
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I am counting down the days until we can return! Such a special place, most beautiful vegetative decor & entertaining live jazz. Food & service were excellent. Great vibe!!
Went in for a relative’s birthday dinner. Really nice atmosphere with live jazz music.
The food was really tasty. The service was a bit slow however that can be attributed to how busy it was! The prices are reasonable. Would go again!
The highlight of our trip to Montréal. Their beautiful setting makes this one of the most memorable restaurants I've ever been to. The large trees in this hidden garden are magical. Live jazz playing? Amazing vibes. Our server was knowledgeable, kind, & lively. The place gets busy so I'd say most tables are pretty close together. The food portions were on the bigger side. My Lapin Crepe was generously filled so I had half the next day for breakfast! The Maple Pudding was mostly just maple syrup soup but others in my group had more pudding, not sure what happened there. My table was also happy with their menu meal choices.
Thanks for the fun night!
