Jardin - Madison

This is a beautiful restaurant with elegant and delicious food. And yes, it is all plant-based. And yes, all the omnivores I?ve dined with at Jardin have loved it as much as me (a vegan ?? . There are still a few small kinks in the service (dishes tend to arrive at the table less hot than ideal but the staff is lovely, friendly and helpful. While the garden is divine during warm weather months, the inside dining is cozy with an appealing ambience. I highly recommend this restaurant!

I'm going to think about the meal we had at Jardin at Robinia Courtyard on Saturday for the rest of my life. I can't think of a time when I had a meal that I would rank above this one. This place is THAT special. Now under the direction of executive chef Juan Umana not Kyle Cozine as Googled, thank you! (who I believe was in part responsible for one of our favorite food trucks that I stalked throughout the early summer this year , Jardin features a globally inspired, 100% plant based menu. I strongly recommend the chickpea paneer, which has a silky, sexy curry interior and a crispy fried exterior. It is sensational. A patient of mine recommended the blue potatoes, and they were great as well. (I lost most of those to my husband. The quesabirria is clothed in a sumptuous mole sauce and avocado crema, and inside is smoky jackfruit and grilled portobello. I thought I died and gone to Mediterranean heaven with the grilled eggplant, until the spiked sorbet and affogato came, and I realized there were more levels to ascend. I had one of my favorite gluten free beers (New Grist , then an incredibly cold (note: the slush on the edges and PERFECT martini, and a complimentary Amaro Lucano aperitif at the finish. Service was wonderful... Very friendly and attentive, the meal was well timed, and we never had to ask for a plate to be cleared for for another cocktail. And even with all of that, I've had meals that cost twice as much. All vegan and gluten free. I mean. That affogato though! We had the most beautiful alfresco meal here, and I think this place is world class and worth driving for (and even putting on makeup . I can't wait to go back.

Delicious and creative vegan food! Great service, and a wonderful setting outside at Robinia Courtyard. I also loved the free digestivs after dinner. What a treat!

The atmosphere, food, and drinks here were all excellent. We sat in the courtyard which was very pleasant. We ordered several dishes to share, so I got to try a good chunk of the menu and was impressed by everything. There was a nice variety of mushrooms featured in many of the dishes. It?s refreshing to see a restaurant truly embrace plant-based cooking instead of trying to imitate meat dishes. The drinks menu was extensive as well.

Not just vegan, but actually plant-based. The service was just ok, but the food more than made up for it. The kegged mojito was also amazing. I?ll be back to try more on the menu! So happy to have more vegan options in Madison.