Terrasse Nelligan
Vieux Montréal, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Terrasse Nelligan when the rooftop setting is central to the plan: brunch, a visiting-friends meal, or an easy special occasion in Old Montréal. It is expensive, but the view over the Old City and St. Lawrence River gives the spend a clear purpose, especially for small groups.
About Terrasse Nelligan
For a Montréal rooftop restaurant, Terrasse Nelligan is best framed around the facts available: it is a rooftop restaurant in Montréal with daily hours and a confirmed 2025 World Culinary Awards recognition as North America's Best Rooftop Restaurant.
The case is strongest when the group specifically wants a rooftop setting in Montréal. For comparison, consider Restaurant Gandhi, Mama C, Santos, or Méchant Boeuf as other Montréal dining options.
Choose it for a Montréal rooftop setting with a confirmed 2025 accolade
The practical verdict: this works when a rooftop restaurant in Montréal is the point of the plan. Terrasse Nelligan won World Culinary Awards North America's Best Rooftop Restaurant 2025 #1, which is a useful trust signal for the category.
Hours are broad: Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM. If the terrace setting is central to the outing, Terrasse Nelligan makes sense; if the priority is a broader restaurant comparison, Méchant Boeuf may be another option to weigh.
Where it fits in a Montréal day
This works well as the rooftop anchor in a Montréal itinerary. If the plan is broader than one stop, use Our full Montréal restaurants guide, Our full Montréal hotels guide, Our full Montréal bars guide, Our full Montréal wineries guide, Our full Montréal experiences guide to build around it without overcommitting the day.
For other Montréal options, consider Mama C, Mama C Café, Méchant Boeuf, Restaurant Gandhi, or Santos. Terrasse Nelligan is the choice to prioritize when the confirmed rooftop-restaurant positioning and daily schedule are the main reasons to choose it.
Planning details
- Location
- 106 Rue St-Paul Ouest 5ème étage, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- hotelnelligan.com/fr/terrasse-nelligan
- Phone
- +1 514-788-4021
Venue details
Ambiance
An elegant yet relaxed rooftop atmosphere with urban sophistication, morning-to-night lounging, and weekend DJ energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
Planning details
Location
106 Rue St-Paul Ouest 5ème étage, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Good alternatives if the rooftop plan does not fit
Pick Santos for a more nightlife-leaning Old Montréal plan, or Méchant Boeuf for a group meal with a more conventional restaurant rhythm. For a food-led reservation where the view is not the priority, compare against Restaurant Gandhi or Mama C.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Montréal
Terrasse Nelligan is the rooftop pick in this set: choose it when ambiance, daytime light, Old Montréal views are the reason for booking. Santos and Méchant Boeuf make more sense for a livelier Old Montréal night out, especially if the group wants a more conventional dining-room or bar feel rather than a terrace-led meal.
For a food-first reservation, Restaurant Gandhi and Mama C are stronger cross-shops because the decision is less dependent on weather and rooftop atmosphere. If the plan is casual daytime rather than a full sit-down meal, Mama C Café is the easier alternative.
Value depends on what the group wants to pay for. Terrasse Nelligan is flagged as expensive, so it is easier to justify for a celebration or visitor itinerary than for a low-key meal. For booking ease, it is less intimidating than many high-demand destination restaurants, but the seasonal rooftop format means prime warm-weather slots are the ones to plan around.
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How it compares in Montréal
Terrasse Nelligan is the rooftop pick in this set: choose it when ambiance, daytime light, Old Montréal views are the reason for booking. Santos and Méchant Boeuf make more sense for a livelier Old Montréal night out, especially if the group wants a more conventional dining-room or bar feel rather than a terrace-led meal.
For a food-first reservation, Restaurant Gandhi and Mama C are stronger cross-shops because the decision is less dependent on weather and rooftop atmosphere. If the plan is casual daytime rather than a full sit-down meal, Mama C Café is the easier alternative.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Terrasse Nelligan?
The hours are 11 AM to 11 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM to 11 PM Saturday and Sunday. If you are comparing it with Santos or Méchant Boeuf, use Terrasse Nelligan when the rooftop setting is the main draw.
What should a first-timer know about Terrasse Nelligan?
Use it for the confirmed rooftop-restaurant experience in Montréal. It operates daily, opening at 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends, closing at 11 PM every day. The 2025 World Culinary Awards North America's Best Rooftop Restaurant #1 award is the main trust signal.
Is Terrasse Nelligan good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if the group specifically wants a rooftop restaurant in Montréal. Compared with Mama C or Mama C Café, it is the more directly rooftop-focused option.
Is Terrasse Nelligan good for solo dining?
It may work for solo diners who want a Montréal rooftop restaurant and a daily schedule. If solo dining is the priority, Méchant Boeuf is another Montréal option to compare.
What are alternatives to Terrasse Nelligan in Montréal?
Choose Santos, Méchant Boeuf, Restaurant Gandhi, Mama C, or Mama C Café if you want to compare Terrasse Nelligan with other Montréal options. Terrasse Nelligan is the pick when the confirmed rooftop-restaurant positioning, daily hours, 2025 World Culinary Awards recognition matter most.
