Absolutely delicious! We came in with high expectations and they were exceeded. Every bite had so much flavor, and the textures were spot on — crisp where they needed to be, tender where it counted. I especially loved how balanced everything was, with bold flavors that never felt overpowering. The vibe of the place was warm and welcoming too. Highly recommend this spot if you love great food.
Lance K
This place makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop! One of my favourite places in the city. The customer service is always excellent and I can always find something delicious and new to try.
Jessie MacDonald
Amazing lunch! Such a hidden gem
Ben C
A true hidden gem in Halifax. There is a cool food counter in the back of the shop that opens only Thursday to Sat serving the most delicious sandwiches. I had the beef brisket and it was made with such care and precision. It was also a bonus to watch it being prepared in front of you like an omikase sir sandwiches. Highly recommended especially for travellers that are tired of the same items in the many tourist traps all over.
Lilli Keschtkar
Great selection but super unhappy about the service. The girl was extremely rude and dismissive of our questions. Not a good look for the business.
Paige Laber
Always a great selection to choose from. Really appreciate how most of the meats are made in house with local products. It’s really fun to have the lady just pick cheeses for us to try! Never disappoints .
Luke Olmstead
Enjoyed an amazing sandwich in house and got some charcuterie for later. It was all phenomenal! Definitely recommended
Suzanne Moroney
We drive in from Fall River to visit Ratinaud for its unique and exceptional meats and cheeses, which are truly authentic European. The duck prosciutto is a favorite, and we love that we can also stop in for a delicious lunch. You can see the owner working hard behind the glass, crafting incredible charcuterie and preparing fresh, flavorful meals. Highly recommend this shop—it's a step above all others in Halifax!
C
This is a super cool business. Great place for lunch. Food is great. Tonnes of unique cheese and meats. The owner served our lunch today and takes great pride in his food and service.
Normand Bourque
I'm from Montreal but now living in NS. My friends from Philadelphia were over for a week and we decided to go to Ratinaud for some cheese. The girl who served us was not friendly at all. When asked to taste the St Agur cheese, she cut a big slice, weighed it, priced it and then gave a small piece to my friend. Basically, she sold a taste sample to my friend.
We were outraged; at any other cheese store, if you ask for a sample, they gladly give you a small sample. We ended up spending only $70 then we went to the Italian Market store and spend over $100 on cheeses
Not to be dramatic, but their rotisserie chicken and potatoes au gratin that I bought and took home to eat, is one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I will no longer be able to eat any other rotisserie chicken, as nowhere else compares. The cheese selection is fantastic (I’m a sucker for Comte cheese and theirs did not disappoint). Will 100% be going back.
Kate Pepler
We bought all our charcuterie and cheese for our wedding from Ratinaud and everything was incredibly delicious! Great customer service, and amazing selection.
Bill Rodriguez
Very nice selection of cheese.
Patricia Crowell
Worst cured chorizo sausage ever. So salty that we had to throw it out and the manager didn’t care.
Anton Haiovyi
We went to try some cheeses and sausages. After inspection, by far the best place where you can buy cured sausages and a fantastic selection of cheeses, there is a kitchen, but I have not yet had the opportunity to try what they cook there. We bought fresh sausages for grilling, they are fantastic, excellent composition and taste. Probably one of the few stores that sells blood sausage, for which special thanks! The service was very pleasant, everything was explained and explained, and everything was done at the best level. Excellent dried duck fillet, in a word, you need to come here many more times to try everything
Absolutely delicious! We came in with high expectations and they were exceeded. Every bite had so much flavor, and the textures were spot on — crisp where they needed to be, tender where it counted. I especially loved how balanced everything was, with bold flavors that never felt overpowering. The vibe of the place was warm and welcoming too. Highly recommend this spot if you love great food.
This place makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop! One of my favourite places in the city. The customer service is always excellent and I can always find something delicious and new to try.
Amazing lunch! Such a hidden gem
A true hidden gem in Halifax. There is a cool food counter in the back of the shop that opens only Thursday to Sat serving the most delicious sandwiches. I had the beef brisket and it was made with such care and precision. It was also a bonus to watch it being prepared in front of you like an omikase sir sandwiches. Highly recommended especially for travellers that are tired of the same items in the many tourist traps all over.
Great selection but super unhappy about the service. The girl was extremely rude and dismissive of our questions. Not a good look for the business.
Always a great selection to choose from. Really appreciate how most of the meats are made in house with local products. It’s really fun to have the lady just pick cheeses for us to try! Never disappoints .
Enjoyed an amazing sandwich in house and got some charcuterie for later. It was all phenomenal! Definitely recommended
We drive in from Fall River to visit Ratinaud for its unique and exceptional meats and cheeses, which are truly authentic European. The duck prosciutto is a favorite, and we love that we can also stop in for a delicious lunch. You can see the owner working hard behind the glass, crafting incredible charcuterie and preparing fresh, flavorful meals. Highly recommend this shop—it's a step above all others in Halifax!
This is a super cool business. Great place for lunch. Food is great. Tonnes of unique cheese and meats. The owner served our lunch today and takes great pride in his food and service.
I'm from Montreal but now living in NS. My friends from Philadelphia were over for a week and we decided to go to Ratinaud for some cheese.
The girl who served us was not friendly at all. When asked to taste the St Agur cheese, she cut a big slice, weighed it, priced it and then gave a small piece to my friend. Basically, she sold a taste sample to my friend.
We were outraged; at any other cheese store, if you ask for a sample, they gladly give you a small sample. We ended up spending only $70 then we went to the Italian Market store and spend over $100 on cheeses
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Not to be dramatic, but their rotisserie chicken and potatoes au gratin that I bought and took home to eat, is one of the best meals I’ve ever had. I will no longer be able to eat any other rotisserie chicken, as nowhere else compares. The cheese selection is fantastic (I’m a sucker for Comte cheese and theirs did not disappoint). Will 100% be going back.
We bought all our charcuterie and cheese for our wedding from Ratinaud and everything was incredibly delicious! Great customer service, and amazing selection.
Very nice selection of cheese.
Worst cured chorizo sausage ever. So salty that we had to throw it out and the manager didn’t care.
We went to try some cheeses and sausages. After inspection, by far the best place where you can buy cured sausages and a fantastic selection of cheeses, there is a kitchen, but I have not yet had the opportunity to try what they cook there. We bought fresh sausages for grilling, they are fantastic, excellent composition and taste. Probably one of the few stores that sells blood sausage, for which special thanks! The service was very pleasant, everything was explained and explained, and everything was done at the best level. Excellent dried duck fillet, in a word, you need to come here many more times to try everything
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