Arden Kitchen - Nelson

Went here for dessert and cocktails last night. The crème brulee was perfect and the 3 cheese option was mostly good, only critique was that it should have had a soft cheese with all 3 cheeses the same texture. Cocktails were a little hit and miss the espresso martini and floradora slightly missed the mark. Great service and Nice courtyard. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Lovely wine bar, with a great ever changing selection of New Zealand wines. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The small plates were delicious. We sat inside and enjoyed the ambiance. They also have a beautiful patio in the back. Service: Dine in

It surprised me with how good it was. Get the chefs choice. What a winner with all the variety and tastes

First time in, it’s a very lovely space. The wine list was great and my friend and I chose the $55 per person let the chef choose. We were asked about dietary and what we really liked and we said seafood. The food was delicious, we had a Spanish tortilla, the sourdough, prawns with garlic bread, crab croquettes, mozzarella and figs and a side of salad and potatoes. It was a lot of food and my only gripe was two types of bread and two types of potatoes was too much. We were so full! We didn’t have room for dessert. Wine wise we had the Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir, amazing! I bought a bottle Pinot noir which is fantastic.

Consistently great. Lovely staff, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Excellent food and great, ever-changing wine selection. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Recommended dishes: Cheese Plate, Rhubarb and Ginger Soda, Creme Brulee with Tonka Beans, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Gluten Free Toasties