17 Best Italian Restaurants in Halifax

“I would gladly fight a larger-than-average house cat if it came between me and the seared scallops. Five stars for the citrus and butter sauce alone.“

“We had excellent service on Canada Day 2024 with our friendly waitress Pal. She was very helpful and kept checking on our party of 12 ages from 3 to 80, to make sure everyone had what they wanted. She put treats on the Robot and had the children go get their treats off the tray on it, which was a highlight for them. We could tell she enjoys waitressing because she does it to perfection. The food was delicious and plated appetizingly, too!“

“The food at this restaurant was absolutley delicious. The server we had was gregarious, friendly, polite and knew excatly when to come by and when to leave us alone. The only set back was the crowed nature of the restaurant. The popularity of the place ment that you had to skilled at reading lips in order to communicate with your table mates.“

“My husband and I went to Sapori a couple of weekends ago and had the absolute best time ever. We thoroughly enjoyed every bite of food, and the drinks but this review is about the service. Top notch, can’t be beat. We were treated to a couple of little extras hand delivered by the chef himself. He went out of his way to make sure we were having a great time and enjoying everything. The waitress was also incredible. We felt so spoiled, and we want to let all of our friends know how delicious the authentic Italian food was. We started with the Antipasto Italiano which was incredible, and followed in perfect time with Aranici which was crispy and tasty. For our man course we had Chicken Parmigiana & Fettucceine Lemoine both devine and delicious! Somehow we managed to fit in Tiramisu for dessert which was fantastic! We really enjoyed the Limoncello as well. Incredible food and amazing service. Thank you for a wonderful night. Looking forward to the next!“

“My friend's and I recently had lunch at La Piazza. The food was absolutely delicious, the service exemplary and the atmosphere is very cozy. The cheesecake is delicious but a tad over priced, as were all the deserts, in my opinion. All in all, a very nice experience and we will definitely be going back for our monthly Ladies Lunch.“

“Fantastic: Food, Service, Ambience.....“

“My wife and I had dinner here this past Saturday. Our first but not last visit to Ragazzi. The service and atmosphere was wonderful and our meals were absolutely delicious. We can't wait to go back.“

“2 block walk from the Lord Nelson hotel, the staff were superb and very friendly, we picked up food to go and as we waited for our food the staff brought us a complimentary glass of bubbly. We enjoyed the food so much that we when back a second time a few days later.“

“Rinaldo's was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Halifax. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant felt warm, welcoming, and comforting- the kind of place where you immediately feel at home. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between lively and cozy, and owner Tony made us feel less like customers and more like old friends. His hospitality alone would have guaranteed a memorable evening.

The food, however, is what truly makes Rinaldo's special. Every dish we tried was outstanding: the pizza, the meatball hero, the pasta alla vodka, and the unforgettable Everything But the Bagel Brussels sprouts were all exceptional. For dessert, we couldn't resist the cannoli, tiramisu, and carrot cake, and each one was as delicious as the last. This is Italian-American comfort food at its very best: generous, satisfying, and made with obvious care and skill. Every bite tasted like exactly what you hope for when you're craving classic Italian comfort food. Perfect food, perfect hospitality, and a perfect evening. We would return to Halifax just for another meal at Rinaldo's.“

“Went to Tomavinos after a full day of work and really hungry. Best choice. The pizzas were awesome and the restaurant was very cute and inviting. I would recommend it to all pizza lovers.“

“100/10 Experience. The food was soooo delicious. We tried a bit of everything, spicy vodka pasta which I am still thinking about…lamb lasagna, antipasto board, tiramisu 🤤. Service was spectacular and Kate made sure we were taken care of. Vibes are immaculate… I could go on.. We had a great time and will be back.“

“It's always a pleasure to be able to eat at Salvatore's. Your pizza has been inspiration for our homemade weekly pizza nights now that we live in Ontario. Tradition means we visit every time we come home to the north end. Thanks for your consistently good food and service!“

“Had a delicious meal tonight at the Larry Uteck location with my family. Portions were very large and great taste. But what made our night is the incredible server we had who was both witty, charming, funny while also very professional. He made my parents and grandmother all smile and laugh which was really appreciated. It is excellent service and quality staff which make a resteraunt not just the food and clearly Morris East knows this.“

“Just got into Halifax late and needed something to eat. Picked Peter’s Pizza randomly and had it delivered. The result: Outstanding pizza. Because it was Halifax I ordered a Donair Pizza and it was fantastic. Great crust, cheese, donair meat, and best of all, they put plenty of donair sauce on the side so I could use as much as I want. Thanks for a great pizza experience!“

“My husband and I stopped in at Rinaldo's last Saturday after a morning of exploring the waterfront, and we were so glad we did. The seafood chowder was absolutely wonderful, thick and full of flavour, exactly what you want after a cool morning by the harbour. Our server was warm and attentive without hovering, which we really appreciated at our age when we just want to relax and enjoy a meal. We will definitely be making this a regular stop whenever we visit Halifax again.“

“Just had Pizza Hut and honestly it hit the spot. The pizza was super fresh, cheesy, and loaded with toppings. The breadsticks were soft and crazy good, like I could’ve eaten a whole box by myself.

The staff was cool and got everything out fast. Place was clean, too, which is always a plus.

Overall, solid experience. If you’re craving pizza, Pizza Hut’s definitely a good move. 🍕😄“

“The pizza was so good! It was hot, fresh, and loaded with pepperoni. The stuffed crust was cooked perfectly, and everything tasted amazing. The staff at the Pizza Hut on Lacewood were friendly, welcoming, and provided great service. I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend! 🍕👏“