Find great Italian food at these Halifax restaurants

For a small city, Halifax has a surprisingly extensive Italian selection. Whether you want just pizza, something a little fancier, or a place to go with the family, there’s definitely something to meet your needs here in the city. Buon appetito!

Find great Italian food at these Halifax restaurants
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Ristorante a Mano

1
1477 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z4

Located right on the Halifax waterfront, not only will you have great food a aMano, but you’ll have great views. The restaurant has a large outdoor patio that is packed all summer long, and serves up homemade gnocchi, Illy coffee, and of course, lots of wine. You won’t be disappointed with your restaurant choice (or your view) when you get your Italian fix from Ristorante aMano.

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La Frasca Cibi & Vini

2
5650 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1H4

This restaurant prides itself on bringing “old and new together, with a modern twist on familiar tastes.” Located in the heart of downtown, you can’t go wrong with the restaurant, cuisine or location. Enjoy your meal and then walk down the street to one of Halifax’s many craft breweries to finish off the night.

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da Maurizio Dining Room

3
1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3R5

This Italian restaurant represents our best in fine dining Italian cuisine, and also offers private dining if you’re planning to dine with a crowd. The restaurant atmosphere is fancy and sophisticated, and the menu and wine list are much the same. Enjoy a great night out right in the heart of downtown Halifax.

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The Bicycle Thief

4
1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2

Situated right across the parking lot from Ristorante aMano, your hardest decision when it comes to Italian will be deciding which restaurant to choose. The menu at Bicycle Thief is extensive, authentic and loaded with Italian options that blend a local theme, often featuring lots of delicious Nova Scotia seafood. But make your choice quick: there’s never any tables left on their gorgeous waterfront patio!

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Piatto Pizzeria Enoteca

5
5144 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 1B1

Specializing in classic Italian pizza, Piatto is a great place for lunch or dinner. It has a bit of a less formal sit down atmosphere and an extensive pizza selection. But don’t think you’re limited to pizza: the menu offers lots of Italian options.

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Tomavino's Pizzeria & Ristorante

6
5173 South St, Halifax, NS B3J 1A2

A little restaurant nestled at the bottom of a tall building, on first look you may miss Tomavinos. But resume your search, because this place is not to be missed. The small size means the authenticity of the food is like none other, and they are known for their delicious, 20-year perfected pizza, made using local, seasonal ingredients.

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An avid runner and passionate foodie, Laura’s healthy lifestyle blog, Chronicles of Passion, features vegan recipes, healthy living tips, at-home workouts and fitness motivation. Her love of good, nutritious food comes from her years as a runner, completing marathons and seeking out plant-based fuel for hundreds of kilometers. She is currently studying to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
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