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Cafe Chianti, Halifax, NS

Cafe Chianti

4.3
4.3
788 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Join us on the Halifax Waterfront in our relaxing dining room or waterside patio decks. Panoramic views of the Halifax Harbor, George's Island and an abundance of local sail boating enthusiasts passing by. It is simply breathtaking, Nova Scotia at its best.
We offer a large selection of fresh local seafood including lobster, halibut, haddock and mussels infused in our pasta dishes. We source only Canada's top prime and choice steak cuts which are from Alberta Beef Farmers with a reputation of the World second best beef provider. Now Pizza Pizza Pizza ! We use only 00 flour sourced from Italy, which offers our guests the cleanest flour available. Delivering a light thin crust with bursts of flavour made in house daily. Our wine list pairs well with our cuisine, representing the best vineyards in Italy, California and our local wine offerings suggested by our staff sommelier. Our award winning Chef Ben Banks and his scratch kitchen is excited to serve you.

34 years at your service!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (902) 423-7471
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a number of feature menus, and are able to specially design one for you and your guests to enjoy. (We do our absolute best to accommodate any and all dietary needs!)
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, planning a wedding or hosting a corporate event, Cafe Chianti can provide you with the perfect atmosphere for all of your special event needs. The restaurant features a full bar area, and two beautiful dining rooms filled with paintings and designs that will transport you into old-world Italy without even leaving the city!
  • Area
    Halifax
  • Cross Street
    Marginal Road The Pier Building
  • Parking details
    There are approximately 50 parking-meters within one minute walking distance of the restaurant. Under special circumstances, we can offer limited underground parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop conveniently located at the end of our block restaurant
  • Entertainment
    On special days / private parties
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Chianti offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." While some guests noted inconsistencies in meal quality and service, many praised its cozy ambiance and stunning waterfront views. Popular dishes include the seafood linguini and beef ragu. Perfect for a relaxed evening out, this spot is worth trying.

788 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great overall - good food and quiet ambiance on a Saturday night

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  2. Judith

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our party of four enjoyed the evening. Food was great including vegetarian options. We will go again.

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  3. Nicole

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was Fantastic and service was excellent. I am sure many people would not like looking at the side of a cruise ship, but we decided to have fun, and make up stories of the things we could see going on.

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  4. William

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great view, amazing food!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Not the same as previous visits. Something has changed. We loved it on previous visits... Super salty . Gnocchi was mushy.. calamari was off and scallops overcooked. Service and ambiance was great , as we remembered. Maybe just a bad night in the kitchen?

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  6. Bill

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    All in all, it was a disappointing experience . Cafe Chianti was always a dining experience with a varied menu with choices such as lamb , duck ,pate , I e , a real European experience. The menu now features mostly pastas and the dish I ordered was pitiful. Also, the ambiance is gone, this new setting was like a railway depot, totally lacking the charm of the previous settings. The fact that we were there on a Saturday evening with only a few scattered customers spoke volumes. In its defence, the restaurant was clean and the service was very good. However, it is not a restaurant I would return to,nor would I recommend it to friends. William Wilson

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing and the service was great!!! Beef Ragu was delicious

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  8. BernardA

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kesha was amazing! She was prompt, friendly and fun! Food was great too. Love this location by the water and we’ll be back again! Bernard & Kathy

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  9. NatK

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation was made for a party of 4 for a Friday evening. I received a call the day of reservation that the main dining room was closed for a private event (why were reservations available then?) We were seated on pub side with restaurant menus (patio was too dark). The service was extremely slow and almost reluctant. At one point (about 20 minutes after we finished appetizers) I went to the server station to ask what was happening was entrees. I was told they were posted to the kitchen by a young man with a bit of attitude. Why did the restaurant take a reservation if they had no plans to be staffed adequately? By the way, the private event party was not big at all; so no excuses. In summary, even though the food was alright, I do not recommend due to poor service and ambience. Will not return.

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  10. MaBea

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there on a Thursday evening,the restaurant was quiet at 6:00 but was filling up when we left at 8:30. We enjoyed the food we had: roasted garlic paperdelle,beef ragu. We ordered the focaccia bread as a starter and we were very surprised to see baskets arrive each with 6 thick pieces of bread,it would have been nice to know one order would have been enough for our table;there were 3 of us so needless to say we all had lots to take home. The only slightly annoying thing was all of us being referred to as "dear" by our waitress,she might want to get out of that habit.

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FAQs

Cafe Chianti does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Cafe Chianti is rated 4.3 stars by 788 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

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Google Map for Cafe Chianti

1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4A9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Marginal Road The Pier Building
  • Area
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are approximately 50 parking-meters within one minute walking distance of the restaurant. Under special circumstances, we can offer limited underground parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop conveniently located at the end of our block restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    On special days / private parties
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (902) 423-7471
  • Catering
    We offer a number of feature menus, and are able to specially design one for you and your guests to enjoy. (We do our absolute best to accommodate any and all dietary needs!)
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, planning a wedding or hosting a corporate event, Cafe Chianti can provide you with the perfect atmosphere for all of your special event needs. The restaurant features a full bar area, and two beautiful dining rooms filled with paintings and designs that will transport you into old-world Italy without even leaving the city!
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