Our Journey: The Heart and Soul of Jardin

A celebration of flavors, traditions, and the warmth of true Mediterranean hospitality.

Of Love, Gardens and the Pandemic

Jardin, Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant in the City of Love

Iloilo City, dubbed as the country’s City of Love and awarded as UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’ is all abloom these days as a romantic garden restaurant set along the longest linear park in the country, Iloilo Esplanade opened last April 2021. Although it opened at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was born to address a felt need for the Ilonggos to explore something new and make up for a “travel” experience without leaving the borders of the city.

Jardin (harh-deen), a Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant, introduces the flavors of Greece, Turkey, Morocco, Italy, Spain, the Middle East, and a host of other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea to titillate the discriminating palate of the Ilonggos. More than just a restaurant, it is a destination by itself with a charming garden design inspired by the Mediterranean region. Nestled in the corner of the Boardwalk, it is one of Iloilo City’s gems!

The owner is a passionate traveler and frequented Europe before the pandemic where she would always find herself sitting at cafes, drinking mimosas at lunch, while watching people go by in the cobbled streets of Europe, either with girlfriends or on her own. Sadly, all of her travel plans had been put on hold in 2020. But, her husband, likewise a restaurateur, suggested that instead of mulling over her stalled travel plans to Europe, why not let Europe go to her in Iloilo City instead? That, plus her love for the gardens, led to the birth of Jardin.

Jardin showcases a varied Mediterranean cuisine that highlights the ingredients that the Mediterranean is famous for. Did you know that the Mediterranean diet is actually known as the healthiest diet in the world? Expect a generous serving of healthy goodness, yet mouth-watering, that will transport you to Greece, Morocco, Spain, Italy, France and the Middle East.

Your Jardin experience is going to be a culinary and visual delight as dining al fresco is now the new definition of dining chic. Reconnect with friends and savor life’s simple pleasures in the outdoors.

Book a table for yourself and experience a sensorial experience like no other.
The lure of the Mediterranean beckons!