Cafe Chianti

4.3

784 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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
Website
http://www.cafechianti.ca/
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!

Location
1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4A9
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

Malbec, Chakana Reserve, ArgentinaCA$12.00
Chianti, Villa Cafaggio, ItalyCA$14.00
Tempranillo, Embocadero, SpainCA$11.00
Cab. Francis Ford Coppola, CaliforniaCA$12.00
Zinfandel, 7 Deadly Zins, CaliforniaCA$13.00
Shiraz, Two Hands Tenacity, AustraliaCA$12.00
Pinot Noir, Ballard Road, OregonCA$60.00
Amarone, Zenato, ItalyCA$89.00
Ripassa, Zenato, ItalyCA$69.00
Barolo, Paolo Scavino, ItalyCA$98.00
Montepulciano, Ilico, ItalyCA$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente, CaliforniaCA$60.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo, ItalyCA$92.00
Petit Sirah, The Crusher, CaliforniaCA$55.00

Rosato | Rose

Rose, Le Ballon, FranceCA$11.00

Vino Bianco | White Wine

Pinot Grigio, Livon, ItalyCA$13.00
Moscato, Michele Chiarlo, ItalyCA$11.00
Chardonnay, Wente, CaliforniaCA$13.00
Tidal Bay, Grand Pre, Nova ScotiaCA$10.00
Vermentino-Sauv. Blanc, Le Ballon, FranceCA$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, New ZealandCA$55.00
Chardonnay, Black Stallion, CaliforniaCA$72.00
Pinot Grigio, Zenato, ItalyCA$52.00
Blend-Cortese, Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi, ItalyCA$62.00

Cocktails & Speciality Drinks

A Mano | by Hand

Don's CigarCA$14.00
"Don Corleone: The Godfather with Smoke" Johnnie Walker Black, Amaretto, Lagavulin 16 yr.
Raspberry RickyCA$12.00
"Jay Gatsby's Cold One with a Twist" Gin or Vodka, Raspberry Syrup, Topped with San Pellegrino Aranciata Orange
Aperol MuleCA$12.00
"A Casualty of the Cold War" Vodka, Aperol, Ginger Syrup, Lime, Soda
Cherry Peach MartiniCA$11.00
"Shaken, Not Stirred" Gin, Cherry Brandy, Peach Schnapps, Fresh Orange Juice and Lemon
Sweet Melon DaiquiriCA$12.00
"A Little Sweet, A Little Celebratory" Gin, Cherry Brandy, Peach Schnapps, Fresh Orange Juice and Lemon
Chianti CaesarCA$12.00
"A Caesar with Italian Roots" Vodka, Cinzano Rosso, Tabasco, Worcestershire Sauce, Lime, Mott's Clamato, Pickled Beans

Birra e Sidro

Beer & Cider

Dalla Bottiglia | by the Bottle

Stella Artois Pilsner, BelgiumCA$8.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Lager, ItalyCA$8.00
Coors Light, USACA$8.00
Bulwark Cider Original, Nova ScotiaCA$8.00

Dalla Bozza | by Draught

Nine Locks I.P.A., Nova ScotiaCA$8.00
Nine Locks Dirty Blonde, Nova ScotiaCA$9.00
Garrison Irish Red Ale, Nova ScotiaCA$8.00

What 784 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
2.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Chianti offers a blend of delicious cuisine and "wonderful service" in a lovely atmosphere, making it a top choice for diners. Guests appreciate its "great location" and "amazing views" by the waterfront. Despite some inconsistencies, standout dishes like the seafood linguini and attentive staff like Michelle enhance the dining experience.

783 Reviews

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Michele VIP
Greater Boston41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
UPDATE JAN 2025: We got an email saying this restaurant had closed. Loved that we could get the dining room menu in the pub.
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Deanna
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
So disappointing. I had made a dinner reservation for 5pm November 30, 2024. When I arrived (on time) I was told there were no tables left in the dining room and my party of 3 had to sit in the bar. The same thing happened to two other couples. Once seated our waitress apologized and gave us drink menus. She said she’d be back with waters for the table. That never happened. Ten minutes later she came back and took our drink orders - 45 minutes later one of my guests had still not gotten their drink so I had to walk to the bar and request it. We ordered our food at 540 as we had an engagement at 7. The food arrived at 645 so we ate quickly and left. The food was good but the evening was ruined so nothing could have helped at that point. I have had good experiences at Cafe Chianti before but I’ll never go back. There are so many great restaurants in Halifax.
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Victoria VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
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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Judith
Ottawa1 review
4.0
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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Nicole
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
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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William
Atlantic Canada5 reviews
4.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Toronto9 reviews
3.0
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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Bill
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
3.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
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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BernardA
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
4.0
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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FAQs

Cafe Chianti does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Cafe Chianti is rated 4.3 stars by 784 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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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

Website
http://www.cafechianti.ca/
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!

Cafe Chianti

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Wine by the Glass

Spumante | Sparkling Wine

Prosecco, Masottina, Treviso, ItalyCA$11.00

Nova, 7 Benjamin Bridge, Nova ScotiaCA$12.00

Moet & Chandon Brut, FranceCA$110.00

Dom Perignon, FranceCA$350.00

Vino Rosso | Red Wine

Malbec, Chakana Reserve, ArgentinaCA$12.00

Chianti, Villa Cafaggio, ItalyCA$14.00

Tempranillo, Embocadero, SpainCA$11.00

Cab. Francis Ford Coppola, CaliforniaCA$12.00

Zinfandel, 7 Deadly Zins, CaliforniaCA$13.00

Shiraz, Two Hands Tenacity, AustraliaCA$12.00

Pinot Noir, Ballard Road, OregonCA$60.00

Amarone, Zenato, ItalyCA$89.00

Ripassa, Zenato, ItalyCA$69.00

Barolo, Paolo Scavino, ItalyCA$98.00

Montepulciano, Ilico, ItalyCA$56.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Wente, CaliforniaCA$60.00

Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo, ItalyCA$92.00

Petit Sirah, The Crusher, CaliforniaCA$55.00

Rosato | Rose

Rose, Le Ballon, FranceCA$11.00

Vino Bianco | White Wine

Pinot Grigio, Livon, ItalyCA$13.00

Moscato, Michele Chiarlo, ItalyCA$11.00

Chardonnay, Wente, CaliforniaCA$13.00

Tidal Bay, Grand Pre, Nova ScotiaCA$10.00

Vermentino-Sauv. Blanc, Le Ballon, FranceCA$11.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, New ZealandCA$55.00

Chardonnay, Black Stallion, CaliforniaCA$72.00

Pinot Grigio, Zenato, ItalyCA$52.00

Blend-Cortese, Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi, ItalyCA$62.00

Cocktails & Speciality Drinks

A Mano | by Hand

Don's CigarCA$14.00

Raspberry RickyCA$12.00

Aperol MuleCA$12.00

Cherry Peach MartiniCA$11.00

Sweet Melon DaiquiriCA$12.00

Chianti CaesarCA$12.00

Birra e Sidro

Beer & Cider

Dalla Bottiglia | by the Bottle

Stella Artois Pilsner, BelgiumCA$8.00

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Lager, ItalyCA$8.00

Coors Light, USACA$8.00

Bulwark Cider Original, Nova ScotiaCA$8.00

Dalla Bozza | by Draught

Nine Locks I.P.A., Nova ScotiaCA$8.00

Nine Locks Dirty Blonde, Nova ScotiaCA$9.00

Garrison Irish Red Ale, Nova ScotiaCA$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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