The food was outstanding and the service was awesome. The Thursday night Prime Rib special is not to be missed.

Stopped for a quick lunch on Wednesday and it was packed. The vibe was great and the deco with local painting gave the place a cute spirit. We enjoyed our club sandwich with salad, the bacon was so tasty. The bread was ok. Service was fast. read more

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Great service! The food was really good. Good quality. It looked like the food changes regularly, with specials. I would go back. read more

Delicious homemade-made gourmet food. Chef owned. Daily specials. Lunches particularly well priced. Small, so I suggest making reservations. Not always open. Patio dining available. read more

We had lobster panini's one with Mac and cheese and the other with Halibut chowder as a side. The Halibut chowder was a little grainy which leads me to believe it was leftover and re heated. The Max and Cheese was very good and quite tasty. The lobster Panini's were brilliant and very tasty and flavourful. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and would recommend without hesitation. read more

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yes, a lovely little bistro, great food and the staff is great. Would recommend this restaurant for sure,

We were traveling from PEI to Halifax. When taking the bridge Truro is about the midway point and a very nice place to stop. They have a farmers market and a walkable downtown and of course this super cute bistro specializing which specializes in Paninis and salad at least at at lunch. Made with only freshest( and primarily local ingredients) our lunch was beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. We both had the salmon and goat cheese panini with salads on the side and could not have been happier! So delicious and it really hit the spot! Even our beverages were both yummy and well presented with whimsical (and reusable) glass swizzle sticks. If you are looking for an alternative to the ever present fried seafood or just a break on your drive from here to there, you would be hard pressed to find a better spot. Ps they also have plenty of outside seating for those that enjoy the sun. read more

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The lobster Panini was fantastic. Nice big chunks of lobster and light on the other flavors and a great piece of bread! The sweet tea was delicious also and even the house salad was fantastic. Some kind a super great dressing on it. And a shout out to a great employee who reflects well on the place: Savannah. Staffed alone the day I was there, she was bright and outgoing and happy and somehow provided above average great service in spite of the fact that there were so many people in the café! Back to the lobster Panini... I've had a whole bunch of lobster rolls and this is a version of that and it's the best version I have had. read more

We had a great meal here. The speciality is locally purveyed foods with a limited menu. They two things come together to make for a great meal. We both had fish, prepared somewhat differently and both were fresh and made in an interesting manner. The deserts are not to be missed, my chocolate cream pie was one of the best I've ever had. Great service too considering the small wait staff. Everything priced well and a nice beer selection too. read more

There appear to be a plethora of cozy quaint old style charm restaurants in the Maritimes. Places where you are prepared and served home cooked comfort food. The kind of food mom would make if your mom is a good cook! Decor is typically in the older contemporary themed design but this place had a more modern feel. On my visit I asked with what they are popular with. Our server mentioned the sandwiches are super popular and I had decided to go with the smoked salmon sandwich with a cup of seafood chowder. Chowda in the Maritimes is a time honoured staple. Many places do it average and some do it well. Here it was a generous medley of haddock, scallops shrimp and a bit of potato enveloped in a rich creamy broth. The smoked salmon sandwich was amazing. Prepared on a ciabatta style bun that was lightly grilled on both sides it had a light cream cheese filling and was one of the best salmon sandys I can declare I've had! Service was friendly and polite. Restaurant was buzzing with patrons enjoying lunch in downtown Truro. read more

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Small, charming bistro. Small staff with a limited menu, but the food was delicious. My wife had a vegetarian curry and I had a nice salad with a beer. The rest of the menu looked inviting but we don't eat meat or poultry so the choices were limited for us. You definitely want to check this out. read more

This cozy little restaurant in the heart of downtown Truro is a perfect spot for lunch with friends or colleagues. The service is always friendly, efficient and unobtrusive. The food is by far the best in Truro for paninis, hearty soups and salads. They do have an extensive local wine menu as well. My favourites are the veggie panini with avocado and cheese, ($12), and the havarti and apple sandwich ($10). All the salads are outstanding but do try the Mediterranean orzo salad with feta cheese. Never had dessert here but the menu is very attractive. Not to be missed! read more

Just finished the best lunch ever. Friendly staff, great price and delicious food. Thank you Bistro 22

We stopped by on the way from Halifax to Charlottetown on the strength of the yelp reviews. We weren't disappointed. The menu is small, mostly panini and salad fare, but very good. Service was prompt. The Caesar salad was quite good but non traditional with little pieces of bacon. The shrimp and Italian panini were both delicious. read more

We stumbled upon this place after a day of kayaking in the bay of Fundy. Small place right in the downtown and the food was great. We got in there right at 8 and they were closing at 8:30 so beware of the early close. I had a version of beef stew that was delicious and the perfect portion size. My boyfriend had the pork special and could not stop raving about how good it was. We were just up visiting for long weekend from Boston but would highly recommend to anyone in the area. read more

We walked in on a whim, and were extremely satisfied. The lobster cakes for an app, were a tad pricey but were delicious Our panini were fresh and excellent Def going back read more

Absolutely fabulous. We ate here twice on our recent trip to Nova Scotia. We stopped for lunch on the way in. Chicken panini and mac & cheese were so good that decided we had to have dinner there on the return trip a few days later on the way out. So glad we did! The food was well-presented and exceptionally tasty. Pork chops from local farms were tender and juicy. Freshly caught salmon was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The cream of baked potato soup was also delicious. Special thanks to Sylvia and the chef for taking care of some special needs of these hungry travelers! read more

This restaurant is very underrated, from the description you might not realize it has such an excellent dinner service. One of the best kept secrets I think. We had outstanding service and exceedingly delicious and well prepared dinners. The pace was also right on and I even loved the carrots. We had the Mussels, Halibut and Pork and all we done perfectly with abundance of food. Highly recommend you give it a try, the only downside is it is not open for dinner every might. read more

This small bistro has great salads, soups, paninis and Mac n Cheese, there were four of us and we all loved our meals, including Nova Scotia cider and beer. The wait was longer than usual but was definitely worth it. read more

This restaurant is on the Nova Scotia "Chowder Trail" and deservedly so. Their version was scrumptious. Great sandwiches too.

I arrived in Truro five days ago and have finally found a restaurant worthy of my money. Natalie the server was most professional in her approach and Dennis the chef just made my whole trip worth while. Dennis you make the best haddock chowder I've eaten in 30 years and the home made flakey biscuit was da bomb. Your local wines could be drier to be enjoyed but your Keith's beer made up for it all. Thank you bustto22 read more

Quaint but amazing ! Small menu with perfected items. Had the soup of the day and a salad which were both really enjoyable. Very nice atmosphere too and good prices read more

Love this place.. eat here often and have never had bad service.. food is always superb.

This is one of my favorite places to go, in fact it is the place I go for my birthday lunch. The food is consistently delicious, imaginative and locally sourced. The servers are friendly, efficent and knowledgable. read more

Tasty and tasteful choices including excellent cheese from local fromagerie & home-made deserts. The chef makes his own excellent gluten-free bread, a real plus for those with celiac disease or those who want to avoid wheat. Agree with reviewer below about paper napkins and music; neither appropriate for a restaurant that aims to provide a quiet and relaxing dining experience. The popular/rock music selected was just loud enough for irritating electric guitar solos to destroy the relaxing ambience they are trying to achieve (and this is from a lover of 60s/70s music; just not in this setting). Silence, soft jazz or classical would be more suitable for such a venue. read more

I am celiac and I was looking for a place in Truro that served gluten free food. Bistro 22 was absolutely excellent. I had a grilled smoked salmon sandwich and it was one of the best gluten free sandwiches I've ever had. The smoked salmon was divine and the combination of flavours was simply delicious. The bread was superb, really nice and fresh, not the standard dry crumbly gluten free bread you often see. I also had a baked potato soup that was also excellent. The service was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone, and particularly if you're looking for gluten free options. read more

Fabulous food. Reasonably priced. I have never been disappointed. They are a step above "just your average pannini and salad" type of fare - unique, fresh, local ingredients make this place a real understated gem on the Truro dining scene. read more