Enjoy superb Northern Italian and Eastern European cuisine in our stylish Old World setting. Large selection of fresh seafood, pasta, veal, steak, lamb and duck dishes. 2 separate dining rooms available for private parties up to 65, extensive wine cellar.
"I took a group of 8 for dinner. We all enjoyed our dinners and found the restaurant to be among the best we have visited in Halifax over the last five years. Italian and seafood dominates the menu."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"Café Chianti was a very memorable visit. We had purchased a voucher for a credit towards a meal at Café Chianti, which we used before going to a local play. We had not visited this restaurant for some years and were intrigued by the new location. We were both very pleasantly surprised and pleased with the overall experience we enjoyed. We have both vowed to return to Café Chianti as soon as possible to stay longer and enjoy the ambiance, great food and wine."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Cafe Chianti is a neighbourhood gem in the South End of Halifax. The ambience is relaxing and quiet. At the same time, it's accommodating to group dining.
The food served at this restaurant is absolutely great. I loved the Transylvanian Goulash - full of flavour with a good amount of acid so that it's not too rich. If there is a minute detail to improve, it would be the Calamari appetizer. The Calamari was served with tasty sauce drizzled overtop. I wished the sauce was off to the side so that we can appreciate the full flavour of the Calamari. Plus, it's a little more romantic to have the sauce to dip.
Overall, I've had a pleasant experience dining at Cafe Chianti. I would return to this establishment again."
Dined on 26/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I looked at your lunch and dinner menus but I see there is also a full restaurant menu as well with pizza and beef stroganoff etc. If theses items aren't on your lunch or dinner menu when are they available???????????.
Great experience, will be back. T"
Dined on 24/04/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"I have always loved Cafe Chianti, the food is so dependably superb. The new ambiance is definitely different from the old location, but still very enjoyable, much more sophisticated."
Dined on 11/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"A date night and we were not disappointed. I think that the restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and is well laid out. For for a night out with friends or just a night out with your wife/husband you will not be disappointed.
The food was very good but not fantastic.....it was on the verge. We split a caesar salad to start. the crusted cheese tweel was a nice addition and we enjoyed it. I like to try caesar salad wherever I go and this was above average but not the best.
Off of the menu, I really enjoyed the seafood pescatore. They did not skimp on the seafood and the dish was seasoned nicely. 3 nice sized scallops, 3 shrimp, and a couple of nice chunks of lobster... gotta like that. The linguine had a good bite so the dish was one"
Dined on 09/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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"We really had a great experience at this restaurant; fodd was very delicious in just the right proportions and one could not ask for a better waiter. We will definitely dine ther again!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"As a group of 7 for lunch, we enjoyed top quality Italian cuisine, seafood being a specialty, friendly service, good wine selection, reasonable prices."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We had dinner there this week for the first time, to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. He really enjoyed his meal and the atmosphere. Thanks to the restaurant staff for making it a great night!"
Dined on 26/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"I have been to Cafe Chainti before and the food has been fantastic along with the service. On this occassion, my friend and I went there and she ordered the calamari as an appetizer. It was so salty she could not eat it. It was given back to the waiter who asked if we wished the kitchen staff notified. She said yes. She did not get an apology from anyone about the apetizer and they still charged her for it even though she could not eat it. I tried it and took all the batter off and it was extremely salty."
Dined on 25/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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"The fast service coupled with exquisite food is all I need to help me recommend and return to cafe chianti. Was a pleasure, and filling experience. Thank you cafe chianti."
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Although I didn't find the experience awful. I would say that the food was forgetable and the prices didn't match the expectation. Therefore, I have to conclude that, with all the choices in Halifax, this is not a restaurant I would revisit. If it was in another city, I would think of it again but I won't be giving it a second thought here."
Dined on 21/03/2013
2013
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"This was our fourth visit in their new local,the decor is beautiful but the noise level is extremely loud,but we knew this from previous visits but we had a gift card from family at Xmas.We ordered the same apps and entrees as our last visit,we noticed that the prices had increased eg.Raviolli $17 or 18 (in Dec.) to $22.00 now,it was very tasty but not a large serving for the increase.Otherwise the meal was tasty but not near the standard as noted before at Cafe Chianti.To us this is a very expensive restaurant,one draft,2 apps and two entree=$84.00 without tip.We just discovered Le Bistro again (ate there in the 80's),a draft,2 app,crepes and pasta as entrees =$51.00.+guitar player and the noise level was fine.Damaurizo 3 cr $40x2=80 YUM."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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"The food was amazing! I had the Linguini alla Marco Pollo, and it was one of the best meals that I've ever had in my life! My husband had a salmon entree and loved it. The warm spinach salad and the squash soup were also perfect.
I wish Cafe Chianti was more in my price range to go every week! However, we will definitely return for our next special occasion. (Plus I'll ask for gift cards for Christmas!)
Also, we were really surprised at how fast the service was for this type of restaurant."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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"This was my second time at Cafe Chianti. The first experience was great.
The second experience would have been much better with a better server. Getting a refill on water is a no brainier in the local diners. Why suffer waiting for water in an upscale restaurant? I even requested it but got the bill instead. The table we were at was right by the glass/water/menu station right outside the kitchen door. Although it was entertaining watching the servers hurry around trying to avoid collisions with each other it definitely did not make for a peaceful dining experience. I will probably not go back."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2013
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"My wife and I enjoyed every aspect of our dinning experience. From the appetizers to main course neither of us could recall ever being so satisfied. One of our favorite things to do is to go out and try new fine dinning establishments. I have never written a review in the past, but felt this experience deserves one. We will definitely be returning in the near future. Thanks again for an outstanding meal Garett"
Dined on 13/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I had a wonderful dinner at Cafe Chianti, the food and service were both very good and would recommend it to anyone looking to have a nice, quiet and enjoyable meal and dining expierience. The food was delicious and the portion size was great as well, I left quite satisfied and will be back again to enjoy another great meal."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Everything was PERFECT!! Dinner was delicious, appetizer and meal came out at the proper times and most importantly my dinner (pasta dish) was served nice and hot!"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"We were seated in the back room, very dark and gaudy. An Italian restaurant that serves Eastern European food; tried the goulash ...too heavy. Italian dishes you would expect to see on the dinner menu (chicken parma) weren't."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
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"For sharing an appitizer, having an entree, and sharing a dessert with no wine or alchohol, a meal should not take over 2 hours. Alot of time spent not eating and waiting. Timings need to be adjusted for different types of diners. Obvioulsy, if a group is drinking bottles of wine, and enjoying many courses, a lingering schedule might be appreciated. For two dining with a show following, it was not. Calamari was delicious, however if I am going to pay these prices, I expect more than a notable introduction to my experience."
Dined on 16/02/2013
2013
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"Went for Valentine's Day. Restaurant was busy - we had an early (5pm) dinner. Apetizers (Crab Cakes & Calamari) were very good. Seafood medley was excellent and jumbalaya was good. Service was excellent and pricing reasonable."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Ambiance, aroma, cuisine - all met ir exceeded our expectations. A fine dining experience in a relaxed and casual environment. Best mussels in basil/wine/cream sauce ever! Highly recommended."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Our server was outstanding! The food was very mediocre. I will not return. It was not just one meal out of our party of five but all of the main entries. Terrible!"
Dined on 10/02/2013
2013
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"Have dined at Cafe Chianti many times over the years.We have never been disappointed.Service is always excellent and the menu outstanding.Really like the new location too.It remains our favorite Halifax restaurant."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"I must say, the Jambalaya was to-die-for. And my partner's duck was excellent. My crab cake starter was very good, although the calamari was a little too greasy for my liking. Wine excellent, service very good (waitress forgot the lobster fork).
I only wish they could recreate the ambience of the old place. Difficult i know when you have a box to work with."
Dined on 01/02/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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