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Cafe Chianti, Halifax, NS

Cafe Chianti

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

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2 people
11:30 PM
  • 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    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 789 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Chianti offers a delightful culinary experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "beef ragu" and its charming location by the water. While some have noted slow service during busy times, many appreciate the "great view" and peaceful ambiance. Ideal for a memorable meal.

789 Reviews
  1. Michele

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved that we could get the dining room menu in the pub.

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  2. Deanna

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 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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  3. Victoria

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 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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  4. Judith

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 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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  5. Nicole

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 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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  6. William

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

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

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 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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  8. Bill

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 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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  10. BernardA

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 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 789 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Chianti

1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4A9

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Marginal Road The Pier Building
  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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