Everything was excellent. Page was exceptional. Very attentive, personable and helpful. You're…read morefortunate to have her on staff. Wife bought one of your shirts. If we ever return to Halifax we'll definitely dine again.

Another joint highly praised online, so I dropped by for a late lunch…read more Ordered the lobster roll and crab ravioli. Lobster roll was fine, nothing to write home about but wouldn't order or recommend. However their crab ravioli was phenomenal, the lemon and cream sauce work perfectly. It was heavy from the cream but the citrus helped made it lighter. Service was friendly and they had patio and indoor seating.

Don't be put off by the outside, it's what they are serving inside that counts. I have leaned that…read moresome of the best chefs are located in strip malls and back alley sites. Great wine selection, friendly staff, especially Holly, but delicious. We shared the grilled Caesar salad. All the pasta is homemade and cooked to a perfect Al dente. I had the Bolognese. The sauce was a perfect balance of meat, cheese and sauce that sat on top of the pasta. My husband had the fettuccini with porcini. Don't miss this hidden gem in Halifax

The food is spectacular! The staff is very attentive and Claudio even cam out to greet us. Try the…read moreCaprese salad.

Special thanks to our server, Amanda. She was fabulous from the outset, attentive and with a great…read moresense of humour. Top Stars !!!

Couldn't get a table at the Bicycle Theft but was recommended by the host to here. We couldn't get…read moretable inside here. The outside patio was covered and heated, also was much quieter than inside. Calamari tasted so good (better than the Bicycle Theft). Pizza and pasta were decent. Chocolate cake was rich. Drink selection was good as well.

Love this restaurant?m! One of the BEST in Halifax. Perfect location, fresh food, excellent staff!read more

Halifax has never had a shortage of Italian restaurants, with many of them being regarded among the…read morebest fine dining places in the city for years. And while I was in exile in Ottawa for several years, just the downtown has inexplicably added several more Italian spots. Of those though, it was Sapori's casual, street-food-inspired menu that piqued my interest the most (my condolences to the regrettably-named, Sketti and Ball). One day, my wife and I popped in for dinner after work. The elongated restaurant was decently full between regular diners and an solid showing for a pizza-making class. It happened to be Dine Around, so the arancini and square pizza would have to wait, as if there's one thing I like more than street food, it's a deal! Dine Around menus are typically prix fixe with an assortment of choices, and Sapori's was no different. Choose between a few apps, mains and desserts and voila, you've got yourself a three-course meal for $30. I kept it simple and went with the classics - a Caesar salad to start, spaghetti and meatballs, and a profiterole for dessert. The Caesar was sizeable and serviceable, with no departures from the formula, but no standout twists or quality ingredients here either. Romaine, real pancetta, and crumbled parmesan, which sadly wasn't the real deal Parmigiano Regiano. It was big enough for both my wife and I, which was an unexpected bonus though. Next up was the spaghetti and meatballs, a comfort food classic beloved by both young and old. The al dente spaghetti was evenly coated in the pomodoro sauce, and the two meatballs were saucy, tender and hearty. A solid coating of Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley completed the picture. The star of the show was a bit of a tease, because there was just one (I get it, food costs, etc), but the profiterole was excellent. The choux pastry was lightly crisp on the outside, with a wonderfully rich vanilla cream inside, and a dusting of confectioners sugar and a caramel drizzle took things up a couple notches. And by "things" I mean "my blood sugar". My next time there found me swinging by for a solo lunch, with their casual fare in my sights. Their lunch deal (slice of pizza + soup or salad + a cookie) was an unreal deal for a place that isn't one of Halifax's dicey pizza points, so I jumped on that. Feeling hungry, and wanting to support them beyond the basic deal, I also tacked on a single arancini and a can of San Pellegrino. For my slice I chose the salsciccia which comes with Italian sausage (are the wires connecting on "salsciccia"?), salami, caramelized onions, and mozza, with a drizzle of honey to top it off. It was a hefty slice, with a thick, airy crust that reminded me of focaccia. The sweet honey paired well with the savoury and salty meats, as well as the lightly sweet and acidic tomato sauce. A solid slice, for sure! The garden salad was a mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and carrot, with an herbaceous vinaigrette to brighten up your palette. I enjoyed the crunch of the sizeable chunks of carrot, in contrast to the more common shredded carrot. The arancini disappeared quickly, as the crispy shell and cheesy rice within begged to be finished in as few bites as possible. A tip of the cap to Sapori for giving my lonely arancini a nice plating with a dollop of tomato sauce to hold it to the plate, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and parm to top it off. Mid-day, mid-week staffing was minimal, and owner Luca Ferrante took mine and other customers' orders with friendly aplomb. Halifax's fine dining scene has long been dominated by Italian restaurants, but more casual fair like Sapori deserves its own place in the city and our bellies.

I use to think this was such a great place to get good food, after tonight eating half cooked…read morehamburger on my Chopped cheese sub I would not recommend. I been hospitalized in the past due to meat not being fully cooked and this was a close call, I felt my food wasn't really even warm and thought that was strange! Whoever the cook was Thursday, June 25th 2026 around 9:30pm you should learn how to cook meat safely! You could potentially end up killing someone who doesn't have a good immune system a child or an elderly person! You should not be a cook! I will be spreading the news about this meat not fully cooked and how unsafe it is! I have lots of followers that are foodies and they will not like seeing this on Instagram and Facebook and TikTok, but this ruined my night! If I end up super sick from this you'll be hearing more from me!

Being a fan of the Rinaldo brothers' previous endeavours of T-Dogs and their farmers market table…read morethat bore their surname and slung hero sandwiches and cannoli, I was both glad and a little disappointed when I heard they were opening shop in the recently-cavated TGFE location on Windsor. Glad because these guys deserve their own space to serve kickass food, but disappointed because I no longer lived around the corner. What a tease. After giving them some time after the initial opening to find their legs, and hoping for the crowds to settle down, my wife and I came by before one of my night shifts, just after they opened for the evening. The space is very much the same as the old TGFE, but updated with new furnishings and a several new coats of paint. It has the very common black/red/white palette, but here it's different than other spots that do it hyper-modern and chic; here it's much more casual and retro with framed family photos, wood paneling painted white, their classic neon sign, and their very, very red booths. Snagging one of the vibrant vinyl seats, I eagerly scoped out the broader offerings that I had been hearing a lot about. While not as compact as many modern restaurants' menus, Rinaldo's is still a mere fraction of the made-for-the-masses bulk of East Side Mario's, with a few each of apps, salads, heroes, general Italian mains, and several pizzas on offer. I'd heard lots of great things about their mozza sticks, so those were a lock, and my wife and I decided to get one more app and to share one of their pizzas, which we had heard were a decent size. The spicy cauliflower sounded interesting, and would constitute the vegetable portion of our meal, albeit a deep fried one. The mozza sticks arrived in quick order, and the cauliflower shortly thereafter. The thick sticks of breaded cheese were definitely heftier than your usual from-frozen pub mozza sticks. Plus the breading had a much better flavour and a sprinkle of parm and parsley rounded them out nicely, because if fried cheese needs a garnish, it's gotta be more cheese. The dipping sauce was dill-tastic and fresh, although I appreciated the stretchy cheese on its own. Cauliflower is hot right now in food circles, but the spicy cauliflower seemed like a bit of a misnomer, as the only heat seemed to come from a light sprinkling of sliced chiles. That said, the breading was nice and crunchy, and the cauliflower inside was surprisingly smooth and nearly creamy, without being a goopy, vegetal mess. The flavours of the other toppings all worked quite well, with the honey, parsley pesto, and pecorino making for a well-balanced dish (sans spice, anyway). Our pizza was a bit of a wait, but it was a sight to behold when it arrived. Topped with pepperoni, roasted garlic, mozza, Parmigiano Reggiano, and wonderful blobs of ricotta, it was big on great flavours. So many dishes, both Italian and otherwise, will throw a bunch of cheeses in a dish just to brag that it's a "X Cheese Dish", but here each stood out and played a part. The cornicione was airy and crispy, although the inner parts of the pie suffered the floppy doom of all thin crust pizzas. It did reheat quite well the next day though; via a frying pan and not the dreaded microwave, naturally. While not perfectly executed, it was a damned good meal with the structure to be even better with some minor polishing. It's worth the hype - go there and keep this place open until I am able to come back again.

Had supper there last night for our anniversary. Service and food were great. This isn't our first…read moretime here and has always had great food and service.

Its a destination, if you are up for quality italian food with a ton of flavour. My son has been…read morehere many times, he says "I love it". Well I have to agree - the calamari was perfected fritzed for a small crunch. And the seafood Tagliatelle was wow - homemade fresh pasta and fresh scallops/shrimps that delivered so many wonderful flavours - enough so that I asked for a slice of fresh italian bread to sap up any remaining sauce. Why have I waited so long to check out this awesome italian resto. Winner !

We walked in without a reservation. It's extremely busy. We were seated by the door which is very…read morecold. I ordered the lobster ravioli and hubs had ghe lobster risotto. Both dishes were excellent. We were a little jealous of the folks ordering the wood fired pizza. Each one looked more delicious than the next. Popular with Skip The Dishes. Many deliveries being boxed up. Staff was lovely and attentive. They were out of the wine we picked, but found a reasonable substitute. Decent prices.

Had the pizza and the pasta, they were both excellent. Love the wood-fired pizza and there were…read moreplenty of cheese and toppings. This is a nice place, service was friendly.

Always a Wonderful dine in experience here. Food is great. Love the patio and ambiance.read more

Very lovely authentic Italian restaurant with high quality food, great service and warm and cozy…read moreatmosphere. I came here with a friend for lunch on a weekday and sat on the patio. The staff were friendly and we were received with warm welcome. We were offered complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic. We ordered "Local Mussels" and "Pan Seared Scallops" for appetizers. They were both fresh and delicious. For entrée, we ordered "Linguine Frutti di Mare" and "Triangoli All'Aragosta". Hands down one of the pasta I have had in my life. And we finished our 3-course meal with a fabulous "Tiramisu".

After spending time in Naples, I had to check out Trattoria Vesso (I think it was formerly called…read morePiatto, based on other reviews here) since they are True Neapolitan Pizza Association certified. Spoiler: it's not quite Naples, but it's the best pizza I've had in this city. The atmosphere is cozy, service is friendly if a bit slow, and they've got Italian beers on tap plus solid wine options. The pizza itself is thicker than traditional Neapolitan--somewhere between thin crust and hand-tossed--but the flavor profile is close. The dough lacks that signature airy stretch you get in Naples, but it's still leagues above typical Halifax pizza. I tried the Margherita (a lot less tomato forward than anything you'd find in Naples) and an EVOO pie (the olive oil was much more robust--my favorite). Thankfully, they don't do the stingy 1-2 basil leaves thing you get in Naples. The EVOO one had prosciutto and arugula that was an excellent touch, you could tell that they liked to use quality ingredients. Real fresh mozzarella on everything, not the cheap shredded stuff. Best pizza in Halifax? Possibly, but that might not be saying much. Worth the trip? Yes. Will I be back? Definitely, but next time I'm getting the pasta.

Just visited for the first time and wow what a great hidden Jem!! Staff was friendly, atmosphere…read morewas great for a family dinner before a moose game, and the food was AMAZING. As a super picky pasta lover I was pleasantly surprised to be able to modify something on the menu to make the most delicious dish. I will be back for sure!

We got invited to dinner by some good friends of ours, and left it up to them to pick the…read morerestaurant. They live in Halifax proper, and we don't, so that just made sense. The bistro they chose is one I had never heard of, which made me a bit trepidatious considering it isn't cheap, but trusted in their judgement. Good call by me. Ragazzi is fairly new, and still trying to find a foothold in the cutthroat upper-end restaurant business, and they're working hard at it. You know how you never get a second chance to make a first impression? These folks nailed it right out of the gate. On the small side so it feels more intimate; unpretentious, comfortable atmosphere; lighting not too bright or too dim; friendly and attentive staff. We were feeling good about Ragazzi from the first few moments we were there. Now, while all those things are important, it's still a restaurant and for a small business they need to establish a solid reputation for excellent food as well. Otherwise they get no word-of-mouth advertising and no repeat business. I'm glad to say Ragazzi is in fine form. They have a fairly small menu, which is a good thing as it allows them to focus on mastering a few dishes rather than being passable at many. They have decent variety in those choices, though, from veal Parmesan to seafood risotto to spaghetti and meatballs. And like the old Schneider's commercials, you can taste the difference quality makes. Mussels in a white wine cream sauce? Delectable. That seafood risotto? To die for. The aforementioned veal Parmesan? Possibly the best I've had. Tiramisu and Limoncello to top it all off, and it was a truly enjoyable experience. 2 hours went by in moments. We live a fair distance away from Ragazzi's location in downtown Halifax, but I would definitely make the trip back in to sample more of their outstanding fare.

Food: good, but not great…read more Service: very poor. Service was the biggest complaint. Short version: 1. Far, far too slow. 2. Staff inattentive/distracted. RE: #1 - I went on my own and there were three tables -- including myself -- it 20 minutes for the waiter to come over (it was, I believe, actually the chef). I asked for my bill and nothing. Another 10 minutes and I finally got the waiters attention and -- see #2 2. Once I finally got the waiter to get the bill, I got to paying and before I finished -- and I am NOT making this up -- he said "Hey, I gotta jet. Do you need a receipt?" and left without waiting for me to respond. They were clearly more interested in (a) the people coming for the cooking lessons and (b) paying attention to the next customers over the ones already there (NOTE: one other table if four who arrived ed around developments the same time I did, also noted this poor service when we chatted outside). I gave it a 2 star because the food was 'okay'.