The Preserved Seed is in a cozy little house tucked into a hillside at the foot of the town of…read moreNelson. It is owned by The Twelve Tribes, a small religious community based about twenty minutes outside of town at Mt Sentinel Farms. Much of the wonderful comfort food they serve is grown on their farm, and the staff are all part of the Mt Sentinel community-the men wear pony tails and beards, the women dress in long skirts, and the place has a quiet, homey vibe. The community's vision was to open a small café offering a simple menu in a comfortable living-room-style setting, but the place is so good that they recently opened an adjacent house to hold all the people who were lining up for a wholesome, delicious meal. They keep odd hours, so I'd recommend checking their schedule before setting your heart on a visit. My favourite thing to get here is the BBQ Tofu Salad Wrap, which is made with smoky tofu, sweet creamy barbecue sauce, and crisp veggies wrapped on a soft whole wheat tortilla. The description doesn't do this addictive sandwich justice. The veggies are incredibly fresh, the sauce is unbearably delicious, and I can't even begin to describe how ridiculously good the smoky tofu is. I have the opportunity to eat this tasty wrap just one time every year or two, but the flavour is permanently imprinted on my tongue.

All the food was yummy and the ambience was fantastic! Such a neat dining experience. Highly…read morerecommend. I look forward to returning

We came here as a group of four--three vegetarians and myself, eating gluten free--and overall had…read morea really positive experience. Marzano clearly puts intention behind what they do, drawing inspiration from traditional Neapolitan techniques and a focus on high-quality, simple ingredients, and that care shows up on the menu. From an accessibility standpoint, this was one of the easier Italian meals I've had while eating GF. Gluten-free options were clearly labeled, including modification notes, which made ordering straightforward. Nearly all pizzas and pastas could be made gluten free, aside from specialty pastas like the gnocchi and lasagna. They also had a gluten-free focaccia available as an appetizer, which had an excellent texture. The appetizers were a standout. We shared the gnocchi and burrata and both were delicious. Pizza got great feedback from the table overall, though a couple slices were slightly undercooked in the center and flopped when picked up. I ordered the sirloin, which was okay, though not my favorite part of the meal. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and thoughtful, offering a soup sample to our 90-year-old guest who was unsure about the daily option, and kindly helped wrangle us for a group photo during a busy dinner hour, which I really appreciated. The interior is gorgeous--modern, warm, and very well maintained. Even though Marzano opened in 2018, it feels much newer. I debated between a 4 and 5 star review due to my entrée and the pizza texture, but the intention is clearly there, and the overall experience was strong. I'd absolutely come back and would love to try more of the menu next time.

Perfectly executed cocktails and a banger margerita pizza! Very loud and full of energy. Wish I…read morewould have been more hungry and tried some other dishes such as the rabbit. Just a touch too much cheese on the pizza,but they were trying to feature fiore di latte...so I wasn't unhappy!

All the food was fantastic! Great ambiance and friendly staff. I will definitely go backread more

Garlicky.. yum. Great homemade tasting food and fun authentic extras. Was like visiting an aunt in…read moreEurope.

What a great little spot! We had the 6-cheese grilled cheese and wings as well as a few beers…read more Wonderful service and the food was spot on. Can't wait to try more items next time!

Food was good. Service ambiance and service was top notch. Highly recommended. Will visit again.read more

Strange people that work there. It made the dinner super awkward. The food was decent albeit over…read morepriced. No sodas either just fancy drinks with lots of sugar, nothing for a diabetic except for tepid tap water.

In the top 10% of burgers all-time. Seasoned perfectly with expert balance of wet to dry, acid to…read morebase, sweet to savory and all that jazz. Really a joy to work through this burger. Nice inviting, cozy, romantic atmosphere. Service was good awful. Nelson has wonderful Bohemian vibes, and among small cities they've got some of the most balanced chakras around. Still, the good vibes seem to inflate the heads of young wait staff, who seem to this old miser a bit aloof in attitude and needing a dose of hustle. You can be friendly and move fast at the same time people. We waited 10 minutes for a greet, 5 for water, another 15 for our order, then a full 25 for the actual food. Whoof. Soured this old miser's good vibes I can tell you that! Still, kitchen staff saved the day and the food was on the bleeding point of on point.

We enjoyed a nice lunch here while shopping in Nelson. The ramen and dan-dan noodles were…read moredelicious. It has a modern feel with interesting decor. Friendly servers. Would recommend this place to anyone hankering for noodles!

The ramen was quickly served upon ordering, even while busy. It tasted good and my 10 year old son…read moreshared the pork tantu with me for his first time having ramen. We both enjoyed the meal and the tea. Our server was kind and thoughtful too.

They have an interesting selection, however we found them (even considering their an organic…read moreoutlet) far too pricey.

I hope I won't upset anyone by saying that the co-op reminds us the whole food market in a way. For…read moresure it's smaller, it's maybe a bit cheaper and more "convivial" but it means also that we liked the shop, the products. They have also some food cooked and ready to eat in a room inside the shop. We ate there everyday and we definitely enjoyed the vegetables very well cooked, with spices, so tasty, the meat was tender and what about the pizza? Very good! We liked the salad (yam, kale, sésame) You can find a lot of gluten free food and deserts as carrot cake, brownies, cookies... So fresh. It's worth it! Friendly staff! Very nice shop!

place has got a bad attitude. I came in 20 minutes before…read moreclosing and asked for some ice cream to go. that's it. just a scoop in a container. takes a couple of minutes max. the wait staff said no almost immediately. it just shows the kind of attitude this place has, refusing to go just a little out of the way to help someone out. and by help someone out i mean doing their jobs. it's not even like the place was about to close early, there were still other tables of people eating. just a bad impression from the employees is all.

Limited parking on side of building. Nice staff…read more Not very fast with the food. Some dishes tasty others not. Crab fried rice has no flavor and looks like it's canned crab not fresh. (Grey meat.)

Great room, awesome service. Incredible food…read more We came in with our two year old and the staff had crayons for her right away. Started with a caesar and the ginger chicken bao buns and they were both incredible. I had the sweet soy chili pepper wings and they were amazing. The kids menu portions are generous for the price point, as was everything else. Great place. Will definitely go back.

We went for the bone broth, but weren't excited by any of the dishes with the bone broth in it. We…read moreended up with the vegetarian pho. The mushrooms were plentiful and excellent. It's a pretty small place, so get there early. I definitely like the red sun better.

We LOVED this place!! We are on the patio. We shared a burger(I only can eat 1/4th) and added…read moreonion rings. They split the fries in half to add a small salad. Even our dog was happy they had bowls of fresh water. Excellent Service. Beautiful weather!!!

Went today for lunch expecting amazing hamburger with hubby, unfortunately we got a small overwork…read moretough burger . Very disappointed especially when your paying over priced meal .would not recommend eating there The waitress was very nice and full of smile A beautiful pub/ restaurant and full of history we enjoyed reading the bio on the back of the menu ,go for a drink enjoy the ambiance eat something other than the burger .