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The Canteen Interior- Dining Room - The Canteen on Portland, Dartmouth, NS

The Canteen on Portland

4.8
4.8
3274 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Canteen is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chef-inspired seasonal fare for lunch, brunch and dinner. At the helm in the kitchen is award-winning chef and co-owner Renee Lavallee. Her seasonal menus are influenced by classic French, Italian and traditional Nova Scotian cuisine – with a little bit of Renée’s magic thrown in. Signature items include The Canteen Burger, The Crobster Roll, Seafood Chowder and more.



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 425-9272
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Renee Lavallee
  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for brunch

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for brunch

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Canteen on Portland is a Dartmouth gem offering "exceptional food and service" in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "outstanding crobster rolls" and seasonal dishes like scallop risotto, the menu delights with fresh, local flavors. It's a "must-visit" for both locals and newcomers.

3,274 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I joined my daughter for lunch. The service was very good but I found the food mediocre and very expensive. I also found the noise level uncomfortably high.

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  2. Amy

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service! We will definitely be back.

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  3. Michael

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todays potato leek soup out was the best we have ever tasted ! so good, we brought extra home 💗 Haddock burgers were also tasty 👍

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  4. Nancy

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Canteen! When I go out the canteen is my first choice. Food, ambiance, Rene and Doug are two Nova Scotia foodies who support local with love.

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  5. Jimmy

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service during the lunch time rush. Food was excellent.

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  6. Jessica

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seamless experience from the moment we arrived. Our server was attentive and very kind. We went for my husband’s birthday and brought our three kids. Will definitely be going back

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  7. Lisa

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there to celebrate my Twin sister’s birthday and was not recognized for birthday not sure if there should be an option on booking if it’s not noticed. Also was served a bad batch of white wine. Food was amazing.

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  8. Emily

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Canteen is one of our favourites and always delivers an exceptional experience. Their famous Crobster roll is back for the holidays so now is the time to get it. I crave their kale Caesar salad and get it almost every time I'm there. The service is always warm and welcoming.

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  9. Jim

    Atlantic Canada

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted at the door by friendly staff. The service was excellent and the food was amazing! We ordered beet salad, crab dip and chowder. The beet salad was amazing! It was the first time I'd tried it and it's on my list of favorites, now! The crab dip and chowder we've had before and they were, as remembered, delicious. A great meal followed by wonderful desserts. You can't go wrong at the Canteen. We enjoyed every minute of our time there. Can't wait to go back!

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  10. Linda

    Atlantic Canada

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal at The Canteen. Delicious seasonal cocktails before dinner, an excellent variety of wines to enjoy with dinner, and appetizers and mains that were beautifully presented and indescribably delicious!!! Perfect, friendly service (as always!), and simply THE best place to eat, drink, and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with friends.

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FAQs

The Canteen on Portland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 425-9272.

The Canteen on Portland is rated 4.8 stars by 3274 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Canteen on Portland

22 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Renee Lavallee
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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