It was a busy Friday night. Drinks and apps were delicious and timely, but the wait on the mains was a bit drawn out, and our server didn't seem to be in any rush, until we asked after our food (40 minutes in at this point) and within 1 minute it arrived. It smelled amazing and had great presentation on plate, but unfortunately it fell a bit flat in terms of flavour. It was... fine. Which is not exactly what you're looking for at this price point.Ultimately not worth the hype in my opinion.I could see myself returning at some point for another try, though Ristorante a Mano has landed somewhere on the distant bottom half of my dining priority list.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
stephen wilson
Fantasic pizza, great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fawn Big Canoe
Hands down, the most accomodating and kind staff I have ever encountered. The main dining room was bustling and a little too loud for my partner and I. We were swept into the serene heated patio and pampered over the course of our meal. The service is impeccable and warm. The food is consistently good. A must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Rayworth
Excellent service, which really makes the experience! The last time I was here, we were a group of nine or 10, which can be really tricky for servers, but everything was done very well.My pasta was done perfectly.I’ve been going here for years, and have had consistently good food and service, which speaks volumes to the organization of this restaurant.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free pasta options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta, Tiramisu Cake, Prosciutto E Rucola Salat
Linda Butler
The entire group were chatting in agreement that A Mano is such a consistent experience... the pleasant greeting at the door, seating as requested, service staff is always pleasant/knowledgeable/professional, food is consistently delicious with beautiful presentation and a proper portion for each dish. We never feel rushed, the service flows as we indicate our preference of timing. Always an amazing experience ... we look forward to returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arugula Salad, Calamaretti Fritti, Gamberi in Padella, Ravioli
Vania
Great food, great service. A mano is our favourite restaurant on the pier, highly recommend. And I’m very picky!I got the pollo alla parmigiana, my niece got the gnocchi bolognese and my daughter got the margarita pizza!! All delicious and highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
Tamana Arora
Love the food and ambiance. Been here many times and it’s always a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli
Gus Dariviris
Wow. What a meal. The haddock is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane GY
Indulging at Restaurant Mano is a journey through decadence. The Tiramisu and Vanilla Cheesecake for two are divine desert choices – each bite is a symphony of flavors. The Pappardelle Con Agmello Ragù, featuring lamb shank ragú, red wine, fresh herbs, caramelized shallots, and parmigiano, is a culinary masterpiece. Equally captivating is the Mezzi Rigatoni Alla Boscaiola, where roasted chicken, bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and demi-glace come together in perfect harmony. An exquisite dining experience for those with a taste for gourmet delights.
I reserved table for Valentine’s Day and it was outside seating, we asked is there any chance we can seat inside, the server said no. But the couple that seat on the next table to us (also outside) were able to get seat inside. Outside is cold, really cold, heaters don’t warm up at all. I had to keep my jacket and scarf on.Very disappointed. There was 3 tables available inside. Of course I understand they might be reserved, but the other couple also reserved for outside and got inside within like 3 min ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Christopher Fournier
Great food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pickled Peaches
What a fantastic experience, from the service, to the food from start to finish was great and surpassed my expectations.Warm and cozy atmosphere with a nice hint of hustle and bustle you would expect from a busy restaurant on a Friday night.We started with the scallops, chopped salad and calamari, we shared the squash pasta and had a lovely lemon gelato for dessert.Service was very friendly and quick. I was thoroughly impressed by the prices and portions. Will absolutely return during my next visit to Halifax. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamaretti Fritti
Allwyn Sebastian M
The staff were so friendly and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Bell
Food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend the lasagna. I gave service a single star because the server seemed to not care and just push us out so next people can come in. Felt rushed and would not go back.
It was a busy Friday night. Drinks and apps were delicious and timely, but the wait on the mains was a bit drawn out, and our server didn't seem to be in any rush, until we asked after our food (40 minutes in at this point) and within 1 minute it arrived. It smelled amazing and had great presentation on plate, but unfortunately it fell a bit flat in terms of flavour. It was... fine. Which is not exactly what you're looking for at this price point.Ultimately not worth the hype in my opinion.I could see myself returning at some point for another try, though Ristorante a Mano has landed somewhere on the distant bottom half of my dining priority list.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Fantasic pizza, great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hands down, the most accomodating and kind staff I have ever encountered. The main dining room was bustling and a little too loud for my partner and I. We were swept into the serene heated patio and pampered over the course of our meal. The service is impeccable and warm. The food is consistently good. A must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, which really makes the experience! The last time I was here, we were a group of nine or 10, which can be really tricky for servers, but everything was done very well.My pasta was done perfectly.I’ve been going here for years, and have had consistently good food and service, which speaks volumes to the organization of this restaurant.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free pasta options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Pasta, Tiramisu Cake, Prosciutto E Rucola Salat
The entire group were chatting in agreement that A Mano is such a consistent experience... the pleasant greeting at the door, seating as requested, service staff is always pleasant/knowledgeable/professional, food is consistently delicious with beautiful presentation and a proper portion for each dish. We never feel rushed, the service flows as we indicate our preference of timing. Always an amazing experience ... we look forward to returning soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arugula Salad, Calamaretti Fritti, Gamberi in Padella, Ravioli
Great food, great service. A mano is our favourite restaurant on the pier, highly recommend. And I’m very picky!I got the pollo alla parmigiana, my niece got the gnocchi bolognese and my daughter got the margarita pizza!! All delicious and highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
Love the food and ambiance. Been here many times and it’s always a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ravioli
Wow. What a meal. The haddock is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Indulging at Restaurant Mano is a journey through decadence. The Tiramisu and Vanilla Cheesecake for two are divine desert choices – each bite is a symphony of flavors. The Pappardelle Con Agmello Ragù, featuring lamb shank ragú, red wine, fresh herbs, caramelized shallots, and parmigiano, is a culinary masterpiece. Equally captivating is the Mezzi Rigatoni Alla Boscaiola, where roasted chicken, bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and demi-glace come together in perfect harmony. An exquisite dining experience for those with a taste for gourmet delights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was pleasant and efficient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I reserved table for Valentine’s Day and it was outside seating, we asked is there any chance we can seat inside, the server said no. But the couple that seat on the next table to us (also outside) were able to get seat inside. Outside is cold, really cold, heaters don’t warm up at all. I had to keep my jacket and scarf on.Very disappointed. There was 3 tables available inside. Of course I understand they might be reserved, but the other couple also reserved for outside and got inside within like 3 min ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a fantastic experience, from the service, to the food from start to finish was great and surpassed my expectations.Warm and cozy atmosphere with a nice hint of hustle and bustle you would expect from a busy restaurant on a Friday night.We started with the scallops, chopped salad and calamari, we shared the squash pasta and had a lovely lemon gelato for dessert.Service was very friendly and quick. I was thoroughly impressed by the prices and portions. Will absolutely return during my next visit to Halifax. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamaretti Fritti
The staff were so friendly and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend the lasagna. I gave service a single star because the server seemed to not care and just push us out so next people can come in. Felt rushed and would not go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1