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.
Terrasse fleurie avec musiciens. Excellent service. Nous avons tous aimé nos plats. Nous fréquentons ce restaurant depuis des années. La salade de homard est incroyable, je vous la recommande!
Amazing jazz & vibes, but the food is just okay! Jardin Nelson has an absolutely beautiful hidden courtyard with an incredible atmosphere. It was crowded & lively, & the live jazz show was fantastic! They also have a huge selection of great drinks & specialty coffees.
I tried a main (the Montreal Smoked Meat) & a dessert, but the food was just ordinary & not very impressive for the price.
Verdict: 10/10 for the music & ambiance! Highly recommend coming here to grab a drink, listen to the jazz, & enjoy the beautiful setup, but keep your expectations baseline for the food.
Jardin Nelson is a gorgeous little oasis set back from Nelson Square in Old Montreal. It offers great food, a lively garden terrace (the garden terrace is protected by enormous umbrellas which are a sight in their own right). It has a calm vibe that makes every meal feel special. When we visited there was wonderful live music which only added to the atmosphere.
Tout était absolument délicieux! Guédilles de homards avec gros morceaux de pince, tacos de crevettes excellents! Tartare de boeuf absolument délicieux! Les drinks aussi!!!
Ambiance A1!
Great location & great service. The outside terrace gets the evening sun......& there are outside heaters too! The food is also good although the menu isn't particularly extensive. Overall a very good experience & would definitely return.
I was kind of hoping for more. I had heard whispers of this place & went in assuming it would be a bit fancy, but it's honestly a bit more laid back then I expected. Lovely outdoor area & live band, but the food was kind of meh & there was a lot more families with young kids than I thought there would be. Not bad but I'd probably opt for the Italian place next door if I had to choose.
Jardin Nelson came highly recommended by multiple people & I can see why! We went on one of the first nights they were open, & while we were freezing it was still one of the best meals we had in Montreal! The proximity to Old Montreal was ideal, the multiple jazz sets were talented & the food!! We had the French onion soup, the Du Jardin crepe, & the Nelson crepe. The French onion soup was divine & then I tasted the crepes! The Nelson crepe will live rent free in my mind for the rest of my life.
