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Nelli, Montréal, QC

Nelli

4.1
4.1
255 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Bistro
Nelli is all about cuisine with love. Love starts within... with a hearty meal. Cooked with passion, our dishes fill your belly & soul with reinvented & elevated comfort foods made with local quality produce. To drink? Our sommelier has carefully selected niche wines that will excite your taste buds. Divided in 2 separate spaces, the bistro & the café, it offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour & dinner. The café offers pastries & bagels from local favourites Hof Kelsten & St-Viateur and our barista coffees are 3rd wave RS1 blend - Unique to Quebec.Book your spot!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar, Regional Canadian (Quebec)
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 788-4000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kosmas Sfaelos
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Montreal
  • Cross Street
    St-Sulpice
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

255 Reviews
  1. DavidP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal. It is a beautiful restaurant with cathedral ceilings and attentive staff. Food was excellent and highly recommend!

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  2. Agent0070000000000000000

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good restaurant! I had a good time ! I would totally recommend to anyone!

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  3. LucyF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Waiter did not come by to check on us at all. Had he checked, we could have returned our raw sausages. Never refilled coffee (which tasted burnt). Overall an unpleasant experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food is consistently excellent and service very attentive.

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  5. skinnylatte40

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Was quite shocked by the level of (poor) service including order error and having the shift manager not just apologize/fix it but argue I may have ordered the dish incorrectly?? (Was the same dish ordered by another person at the table). Why not just fix it quietly instead of make it a defensive conversation?

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  6. MichelC

    Montreal

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bravo à toute l'équipe pour avoir fait un succès de cette soirée avec mon amie. Nous avons eu un service incroyable. Définitivement nous allons y retourner. Félicitations à tous !

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  7. Paul

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very happy with the experience at Nelli. Great food, reasonable prices, and a wonderful ambience and location.

    NelliResponded on October 17, 2023

    We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Nelli! It's great that you enjoyed the food, found the prices reasonable, and appreciated the ambiance and location. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and I hope you have more fantastic dining experiences in the future.

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  8. TimothyH

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    The improvise on the food because they ran out of ingredients and it was terrible. The lobsters over cook the rice if it’s sitting on her head out for ages and they still charge us for the food.

    NelliResponded on October 17, 2023

    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your recent visit to the restaurant. It's regrettable that ingredient shortages led to an improvised dining experience with subpar resultsas this does not align with our service standards. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we hope that any future visits to our restaurant will be more enjoyable and meet your expectations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

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  9. JaniceD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous. Great service charcuterie board was delicious great variety of meats and cheeses. Fantastic service

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  10. AngelaD

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice room with good choice of brunch options and discrete service

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  11. Lokt

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions. The service was fantastic and we felt very celebrated for a special occasion! Highly recommend!

    NelliResponded on September 26, 2023

    Everything was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions. The service was fantastic and we felt very celebrated for a special occasion! Highly recommend!

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  12. CTFL

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I had a very nice evening here but some of the food was just ok. I started with the burrata which was delicious and so well put together with caramelized figs etc. I then had the mussels as my main course and this is where they fell short. The mussels were small, some dried out and three not open at all but the real disappointment was the bowl of fries that accompanied them. While a large portion, they were completely soggy and lukewarm, not a crispy one in the bunch and the gentleman next to me said his were the same. The staff was so welcoming and friendly but the food needs an upgrade. Also lovely setting with the windows open to the street but I was hoping to find better food here than some of the other commercial places in Old Montreal.

    NelliResponded on September 26, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience. We're pleased to hear that you had a nice evening and enjoyed the burrata appetizer. However, we apologize for the disappointment you experienced with the mussels and the fries that accompanied them. We appreciate your honest feedback about the food quality, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve.

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  13. Elaine

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, charming service. I had prosecco before dinner and ordered a second glass of wine to have with dinner. Always appreciative when the wine comes with the entree, as it did here, not trailing behind!

    NelliResponded on August 30, 2023

    We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the very good food and found the service charming during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to serve you again for more enjoyable dining experiences in the future. Thank you for choosing us and sharing your thoughts!

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  14. IdreesB

    Fort Lauderdale

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The hostess was very good, the food wasn’t as great as we were hoping for. Some dishes felt as if they were microwaved and not fresh.

    NelliResponded on August 30, 2023

    We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience at your welcoming. However, we apologize that the food didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback about certain dishes not feeling as fresh as you had hoped is valuable to us, and we take this seriously. We're committed to providing high-quality, freshly prepared meals, and we apologize for any inconsistency you encountered. Your comments will be shared with our kitchen team to improve our offerings. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to offer you a better dining experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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  15. Karina

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    It was recommended by us at our hotel, but the food was not great. We tried avocado toast. The service was awesome.

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  16. VincentW

    Miami - Dade

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place. Very good meal and Nice people!!!

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  17. DSid

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere. Service was great!! Thank you

    NelliResponded on August 2, 2023

    Thank upi DSid! See you soon!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The ambiance was modern, upbeat, and convivial, with attractive furniture and lighting. The staff were welcoming and efficient. Unfortunately, the meal was lackluster: a slab of room-temperature, well-done (overcooked) salmon atop a large bed of very salty rice, along with two spears of salty and undercooked broccoli. Very disappointing.

    NelliResponded on July 25, 2023

    We appreciate your feedback regarding the ambiance, staff, and overall experience during your visit. We strive to create a modern and welcoming atmosphere for our guests, and we are glad that you enjoyed the ambiance and the service provided by our staff. However, we apologize for the disappointment you experienced with the meal. We value your patronage and hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The interior design is just so stunning! Reminiscent of European street, beautiful center court. Food is decent too.

    NelliResponded on July 28, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning interior design of our restaurant!

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  20. AndreaW

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and great wait staff! Beautiful cafe. Definitely would return again!

    NelliResponded on July 25, 2023

    Thank you AndreaW! See you soon!

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  21. SheriL

    Montreal

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for a business lunch. Great area. I had the lobster pasta and my guest had the brussel sprouts salad with chicken. The service is impeccable as always. They even let me stay a bit afterwards to complete my work on my laptop before I head off to my next thing.

    NelliResponded on July 17, 2023

    Hi SheriL! We strive to provide a great atmosphere and excellent service for our guests, and we're glad that you found our area to be suitable for your business needs. Thank you for choosing our restaurant for your business lunch, and we appreciate your positive feedback.

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  22. Jfcarre

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The service was not really good … we had to remember ordered all the time because she was forgetting about us . Temperature was very high … we were sweating while eating . We order tartare and that was ok but not much . The server offered a drink for my girlfriend s birthday but it was charged $23 on the bill .. so for that , I can t give more than a generous 3 stars

    NelliResponded on July 11, 2023

    Good morning JFcarre, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to read your experience didn't match your expectations. We take all of your comments into consideration. We always aim to deliver a beautiful experience and we are sorry we missed the mark. Feel free to contact us directly by mail with any other concerns or suggestions you wish to share. Thank you for your time!

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  23. ThaisC

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. The food was great as well as the service. The only thing that I could point out as negative was the fact that they did not have the vine I ordered. Overall I had a great evening.

    NelliResponded on July 11, 2023

    Thank you Thais for this wonderful comment! We are sorry the wine you ordered was not available, we took actions to make sure this situation doesn't happen again. We hope to see you again very soon!

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  24. LouiseR

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Ma 3eme visite. Bonne nourriture, portions mini du moins pour le tartare en entrée. Accueil en anglais!!! Service en fin de repas moins bon / trop longue attente pour l’addition. Le choix des salades pourrait être révisé et amélioré. Mais ambiance et décor superbes.

    NelliResponded on July 11, 2023

    Bonjour LouiseR, Vos commentaires sont pris très au sérieux. Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de nous partager vos impressions. N'hésitez pas à nous écrire directement par courriel pour toutes autres suggestions ou commentaires. Merci!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Waited 2+ hours for our food that never came. Continually blew past servers estimations of when food would be out. Eventually left only paying for our over priced drinks without eating a scrap. Idk what was going on in the kitchen, but figure it out…

    NelliResponded on June 19, 2023

    Good afternoon We apologize for the wait time you experienced on your last visit. We understand your frustration and disappointment. Rest assured, we will address this issue with our team to ensure such situations do not occur in the future. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we apologize once again for any inconvenience caused.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    Took 2 hours to get food. Way too long was unbelievable

    NelliResponded on June 19, 2023

    Good afternoon, We apologize for the excessive wait time you experienced in receiving your food. We strive to provide efficient and timely service to all our guests, and we sincerely apologize for falling short of your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention.

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  27. MarkG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great experience . Service amazing and food great

    NelliResponded on June 19, 2023

    Thank you MarkG!

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  28. KM2018

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Location, ambiance, food quality was good; service was just too slow.

    NelliResponded on July 11, 2023

    Bonjour KM2018! Thank you for your review.

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  29. JeanM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellente soirée, bonne nourriture et excellent service.

    NelliResponded on June 19, 2023

    Merci beaucoup Monsieur Jean! À bientôt

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  30. GilbertT

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Très bien situé au cœur du Vieux-Montréal, ambiance et décor chaleureux, excellent service, bonne qualité et présentation des plats. Sûrement un endroit où je vais retourner !

    NelliResponded on June 19, 2023

    Merci beaucoup GilbertT pour vos beaux mots. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre expérience au cœur du Vieux-Montréal. À très bientôt!

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  31. EdwardG

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Located in the Hotel Nelligan in the heart of Old Montreal, on a corner of Rue Saint Paul. Fabulous food in an elegant setting.

    NelliResponded on June 6, 2023

    Good afternoon Edward, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We strive to provide not only delicious food but also an elegant setting for our guests. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Il n’y a plus l’emphase sur les vins natures qui les caractérisait à l’ouverture . Semble que les touristes n’en veulent pas, à ce qu’on m’a expliqué . D’ailleurs tout les employés nous abordent en anglais, ils assument que nous sommes touristes. C’est un resto d’hôtel typique…sans charme, sans caractère. Et c’est cher pour rien.

    NelliResponded on June 6, 2023

    Bonjour! Nous vous remercions d'avoir partagé vos commentaires avec nous. Nous prenons note de vos observations concernant notre sélection de vins et la langue de communication utilisée par notre personnel. Nous nous efforçons constamment d'améliorer notre offre et de mieux répondre aux attentes de nos clients. Votre retour est important pour nous.

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  33. Lola

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food quality, perfect for brunch or date !

    NelliResponded on June 6, 2023

    Thank you Lola for your feedback! We hope to see you again soon.

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  34. FromMontreal

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Merci à Yanna et à toute l’équipe pour leur gentillesse! Service fort sympa avec chants et gâteau pour souligner l’anniversaire de ma belle amie de onze ans. Ses yeux pétillaient! :)

    NelliResponded on June 6, 2023

    Bonjour! C'est formidable d'entendre que vous avez passé un moment agréabl pour célébrer l'anniversaire de votre amie ! Nous sommes ravis que Yanna et notre équipe aient pu rendre cette occasion spéciale encore plus mémorable. Merci d'avoir choisi notre établissement et d'avoir partagé cette expérience positive.

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  35. Frankymtl

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food, well located, nice decor . Service is ok.

    NelliResponded on June 6, 2023

    Thank you FrankyMtl for this nice comment. Don't hesitate to contact us by mail with any concerns you wish to share about the service. Have a lovely day!

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  36. LyneV

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cute place and great service! Burger was very good! Tartar not tasty.

    NelliResponded on May 25, 2023

    Good afternoon LyneV We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the burger. We apologize if the tartar didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is appreciated, and we'll take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  37. CaroLina

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    This was the second time I went to Nelli's for brunch. The first time was great. But the last time was disappointing, the filter coffee I ordered took 40 minutes to get to my table.

    NelliResponded on May 25, 2023

    Hi CaroLina! We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the delay you experienced during your recent visit for brunch. We hope you will give us another chance in the future to provide you with a better dining experience.

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  38. Cbhr

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    The food was just okay and service was horrible. We had to ask for more water and they pretty much forgot about us so it took 30 minutes just to order. There are much better places to eat in Old Montreal.

    NelliResponded on May 25, 2023

    Dear Cbhr, We appreciate your feedback and will use it to enhance our offerings and ensure a better experience for our guests. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Feel free to contact us by mail with any concerns or suggestions you wish to share.

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  39. FredA

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service and very tasty food. The bread should have been warmed before being brought to the table. The drinks were outstanding.

    NelliResponded on May 25, 2023

    Thank you FredA for your positive review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great service and found our food tasty. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bread and we take it into consideration. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience, and your feedback helps us improve. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.

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  40. marieclaude

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Nourriture est bonne, le service n'était pas au rendez-vous.

    NelliResponded on May 15, 2023

    Bonjour Marie-Claude. Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que le service ne correspondait pas à vos attentes lors de votre visite chez nous. Nous sommes heureux d'entendre que vous avez apprécié notre nourriture et nous espérons avoir la chance de vous accueillir à nouveau pour vous offrir une expérience à la hauteur de nos standards. Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre avis avec nous.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Nelli using the Order Online button. Nelli also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Nelli also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 788-4000.

Nelli is rated 4.1 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nelli

100 rue Saint-Paul W, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z3

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St-Sulpice
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Montreal
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar, Regional Canadian (Quebec)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kosmas Sfaelos
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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