Reviews of Arden. (Restaurant) in Nelson (Nelson).

Arden

287 Reviews

119 Comments

Restaurant

Restaurant

Bar

Cocktail bar

Tapas bar

Wine bar

216 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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Information of Arden, Restaurant in Nelson (Nelson)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Arden

A. W.

Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of Arden. Friendly greeting check, look of restaurant check, walk through to courtyard...wait a minute...huge check ;) Ambience, decor, efficiency, cocktail list and menu more huge checks, food and drinks excellent in all respects. Kudos to Arden, Nelson's very own laneway restaurant to be reckoned with

J. Z.

Delicious selection of food and wine, and the service was equally satisfying. You rarely come across personable and knowledgeable wait staff with charms these days, yet this is exactly what we got when we visited which just makes the whole experience that much better.

J.

Loved the food here - amazing range of food and great portions. Staff informed us of how much to order and was perfect amount. Cocktails were lovely but a bit small. Great service and friendly staff!

K. F.

Great for sharing...many small tasty dishes. So many delicious flavours😋 Lovely staff. I will definitely eat here again.

G.

We went for the Sunday special "Feed Me" menu where you don't select what to eat. Instead, they serve a variety of small dishes which equal a full meal. It was like a montage for my mouth which ended in a fireworks grand finale of flavour. 10 of 10 would dine again.

M. R.

Really nice... Cool wee spot. Good honest food... Definitely worth a visit for foodies and wino's ;)

C. C.

Soooooo tasty. And the staff are very friendly. Will come back again and again.

D. J.

By far the best bar we visited in all of NZ in our 1 month trip. Great cocktails & food, fantastic owners, wonderful atmosphere.

R. S.

A great wee wine bar, friendly staff great wine list, they could do with a few more NZ IPAs though 🍻! Will certainly visit again!

j.

Even though we did not have a booking we were cheerfully greet and told we could sit outside in their courtyard. It was a chilly evening but we were seated bedside a very warm heater. It was dark but lovely sift lighting and no problem reading the menu as they gave us a magnifying torch to read menu. We were on our way to Dancing for Cause so needed something light and quick and were served the Delicious Salmon tartar with homemade Lavosh. Quite pricey at $54 for 2 red wines and the plate for 2 to share (small portions). But well worth the experience.

M. P.

Seriously awesome food. The gnocchi was top draw. Also very excellent wine list, I recommend the Unkel Pinot Noir if they have it, very unique wine. Excellent out doors area with a view of the neon techno church lights at night.

W.

Wait staff were enthusiastic and had great ettoquitte and were always there just as we needed them. Food was amazing, no complaints all around.

S. W.

Delicious! couldn’t fault anything. Shared multiple plates between us, had cocktails, and dessert - everything was to a super high standard. Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely one of the best , (if not the best) restaurant in Nelson

F. N.

Excellent service,good atmosphere,nice food but style just not for me.

R. J.

Great food, ambience and wide selection of drinks and cocktails. Dessert was especially memorable. Looking forward to going back.

J. R.

Always great service and food here. Thanks Fran for looking after us so well- we love you

I. B.

Food was great, even if meant for more than a solo diner. But very well presented and so tasty. And the loo at the bottom of of the garden must be the classiest ever!!!

S. M.

Very friendly staff, nice food and great wines

R. G.

Great place for food and drinks! Stylish, friendly, yummy, ... Just my thing!

M. L.

We visited Arden for dinner on the last night of our road trip from Queenstown (visiting from NYC). We enjoyed a range of dishes but my absolute favourite was the boquerones. The meal was truly one of the best I’ve had in a while. I wish there was an Arden closer to home!

J. I.

An amazing experience, food was just so delicious, couldn't fault it. The service was so efficient and very friendly, we four all commented on this. Our only tiny little thing was, we found it a little too dark in our corner, we couldn't actually see the food and presentation of it.

M. A.

Great atmosphere and service. Super delicious food! Highly recommended.

C. L.

Great food and wine selection with a friendly and helpful team.

D. S.

Amazing will definitely be back. Big thank you to all the staff for making it such a wonderful evening. The fine details with cocktail glasses coming out chilled and the food was incredible to match. Would give you more stars if there was any. Danielle

D. E. O.

This is by far my favourite place in town. Excellent wine selection, beautifully crafted cocktails and spirits selection and the food is astounding. All around perfect place to eat, drink or just have a nice filter coffee and snack. And the staff are amazing!

D. T.

A nice intimate dinning experience, its very hard to hear when it's busy though. Food is small plates that taste great, but had to ask for the rest of our order as it didn't all come out. Great place to have a drink and nibbles with friends. Worth trying.

K. H.

Best place to dine in Nelson. Food is amazing, we ate every dish off the main part of the menus and they were all delicious. Beef check and gnocchi were my favourite. The staff are exceptional.

A. S.

Wonderful food, casual atmosphere and excellent staff, we came on a Sunday and had the Feed Me menu - 6 share plates chosen by the chef. On a busy night the time between courses was long but the food was worth the wait! Definitely a top pick if you're visiting Nelson!

C.

Set menu for 10 ladies. Absolutely delicious! Staff are totally focused on being the best they can be

J. P.

Great little cocktail bar with excellent sharing meals/tapa's. Did the whole menu, the pate and goat cheese with honey and thyme were epic, the miso broccoli less so. Discrete professional service, great beverage options and well mixed cocktails. Thoroughly recommended.

J. R.

Great service, awesome food, might have convinced me that beetroot is actually good. No small feat. Will definitely revisit.

M. E.

Really enjoyed our experience at Arden. We had seen it earlier in the day and the menu looked promising so glad the expectations were met. The food is high quality and reasonably priced with a good wine and beer menu.

M. v. d. L.

Good quality local food (but note dinner menu choices are limited), excellent wine list which avoids boring supermarket wines, interesting sherry (Jerez, PX etc) and cocktail list. Recommend for courtyard lunch of gourmet cheese + wine.

P. B.

Brilliant little spot. The service was impeccable and the drinks were perfect. Nice quiet afternoon so there were just a few here do we had nice seats where we wanted. Really enjoyed it here chatting over a drink.

K. R.

ARDEN is a small taste of Melbourne in Nelson. A great range of drinks and an amazing selection of beautifully prepared dishes that taste incredible. Staff are tentative and the service top level. ARDEN also has a delightful garden bar out the back for summer. Want to go back very soon!

L. B.

Great organic wine! The only place in Nelson I have found that has organic wine available. Taking all the girls back there for a girl’s night with delicious wine + cheese and yummy desserts! All the food is divine Decor is stunning Great selection of wines Lots of cocktails to choose from Cosy and intimate twilight dining in the courtyard Buzzing and elegant atmosphere Very attentive and knowledgeable staff Arden is amazing - everyone needs to try what they have to offer

A. N.

One of the most amazing restaurant i've been in New Zealand. The prices are more than fair and th menu is masterfully crafted with amazing products and subtles french vibes. Every flavours is perfectly balanced with the others and to add to that the staff is friendly and super efficient. Go there they definetly know their stuff !

E. T.

Highly recommend Arden - The owners are very knowledgeable, warm and inviting. The food is incredible and they have an amazing selection of wines. I look forward to every visit!

B. D.

This place is wonderful and full of passion in every detail! The food is well thought and fantastic put together, the wine is delicious and hand picked. Highly recommended!

J. G.

Came here before a year ago and it is still today the best around Nelson. Great crew, delicious drinks and if you are eating, I recommend sharing with friends so you try everything. Well done.

S. T. T.

Amazing food, service (despite covid-19 madness) and the wine list is incredible. A must do. The staff are lovely and do such a great job.

M. C.

The best this "city" has to offer Fantastic wines, Outstanding flavorsome Cocktails and food to die for! With perfect service as well this combination of great things is something you can't miss out on!

A. R.

Amazing food, wonderful service. A great spot for dinner and drinks, highly, highly recommend.

J.

We had a “chef’s menu” experience and everything was absolutely devine

C. H.

Delicious food and impeccable service. 4 of us got several dishes to share but overall price reasonable. Highly recommend.

G. C.

Food excellent, interesting beer and selection. Good variety and non standard wines, shows imagination and thought. Must try in a crowded market.

r. g.

Great food, drinks and service

R. L.

Could not fault a thing. Food, drinks and service were superb. Will definitely go back

N. C.

Easter Friday late lunch with my wife. Three superb plates to share with a lovely Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.......... I know what you're thinking but the Ozzie Chardy was very good, and a complimentary plate of sourdough slices with lashings of butter. Lisa, Logan and co at their normal best.

M.

Great food and really nice atmosphere. Will definitely go back!

A. G.

Tried the Goat's Cheese Gougere with Honey and Thyme and the Anchovy Toast with Charred Pepper ... slices of heaven! Beautiful! Croque Monsieur! Lamb Sausage with PX Jus... definitely bringing our friend next time :) Great food, and a well thought out international selection of drinks definitely raises the bar.

S.

Absolutely beautiful garden environment service. Gorgeous food and fabulous service. Will return often.

l. e.

Exceptional experience every time, Arden is glorious. Drinks, dinner, cheese, wine, whatever you are in the mood for they deliver. Stylish, low key and fabulous.

K. G.

Tapas bar with lovely sheltered courtyard. The gnocchi was amazing. Creative cocktails. Friendly and efficient staff.

A. S.

Great little spot in Nelson central. Cozy in winter and sunny courtyard in summer. Very reasonably priced with interesting food and beverage choices. We love it.

D. F.

Excellent bar, great staff, great selection of drinks and I hear the food is quite something although I haven't tried it yet. Check out their outdoor area, a secret garden.

C. C.

Food and beverages were wonderful. Service was good but not amazing. Lacked atmosphere but was enjoyable.

S. C.

Loved it, totally recommend the wines by Tincan, just amazing!

A. &. R. H.

Lovely quiet wee kitchen and bar.

J. S.

Good food and well worth a visit although we were a little disappointed with the menu which didn't offer a wide range of foods.

R. D.

Great sharing plates. Nice atmosphere. Friendly and casual.

R. W.

Lovely ambience. The tapas-style dishes were simple and tasty.

J. H.

Amazing dishes to share and super friendly staff.

S. J.

Great food, good atmosphere friendly servers, good selection of wines. Highly recommended

A. B.

Amazing cocktails and a great selection of spirits. Can't wait to try the food!

P. H.

Cool place to hang and enjoy some cocktails, nice outside area in the middle of town

D. M.

Amazing food and drink and team, love this place!

C. C.

Beautiful interior, great staff and good food and wine options

S. P.

Ooohh prosecco, cheese, ceviche, truffles...asparagus bliss! Thank you Lisa a great spot for a quiet birthday bash...😁

J. N.

Really nice food, good wine

D. J.

Fabulous place. Lovely food & a great atmosphere. Thanks

K. S.

Attentive staff, lovely menu. Slightly expensive food.

D. d. B.

Excellent food,wine,staff and atmosphere

L. M.

Beautiful spot, great selection of drinks and excellent service

C. S.

Awesome service. Great team. Amazing food

B. v. d. L.

Excellent food, wine and service. All class.

S. P.

Food, cocktails, and wine selection all amazing - highly recommend

S. C.

Foodies delight! Share plates of fresh, original creations. Wonderful service. 😄

S. H.

An intimate little bar, friendly welcoming service, excellent host knowledge of food and drink.

Á. d. B.

Great service, food and setting.

M. C.

Great tapas

Z.

Great food, wine and amazing ambience

T. E.

Very good service, very good environment, very very good time.

J. B.

Incredible food and those cocktails 😍

R. R.

Amazing food, great staff

A. R.

Great atmosphere, lovely food

J.

Nice wine and food. Cozy spot

a. f.

Great food and service. Will go again

H. F.

Great food great staff

M. A.

,Very nice food, k

M.

Great creat beers and tasty bites!

a. w.

Cozy place, the backyard is so good.

R.

Top notch service, great atmosphere and food

B. K.

Great food and service!

P.

Very refreshing

C.

Fabulous staff nd food

S. T.

Great food, cute decor

P. H.

Great service

G. C.

Great space and good vibe

R. R.

Amazing dining experience in Nelson

S. D.

New favorite place to eat and drink

M. B.

The personality, the people, wow. I love you guys

S.

Just a very special place go there, find out

L. M.

Fantastic for all the things

L.

Lovely and romantic

D. B.

Loved it

S. R.

Fantastic

R. V.

Great meal.

S.

Nice atmosphere

T.

One of my favourites in Nelson. The food is superb, as is the wine selection to accompany the great dishes. I highly recommend the broccoli, but all the dishes are great. The ambience and the decor are well set, as is the friendly and knowledgeable service. A place not to miss in Nelson.

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