Great food. Excellent service. A little loud inside. I couldn't hear my party talking at the same…read moretable. The food was amazing, all local food with some of the proceeds going to a local women's shelter when we went. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Absolutely delicious! I had soba noodles with tofu and daughter had kids pasta which she enjoyed.read more

Our first visit here really missed the mark. We've been looking forward to eating here for some…read moretime so we invited the new neighbours for dinner before a show, but we definitely won't be back. We arrived before the supper rush and while it was busy, the place was not full by any means with multiple empty tables. We sat up in 'The Boat' which is right next to the bar which is an awkward step up but we weren't offered one of the empty tables so we figured it out even though it wasn't conducive to having a conversation with two other people. The server who gave us menus was friendly but failed to bother to bring any water the entire time we sat there (nearly an hour). The first round of drinks showed up fairly promptly and she took our food order right after that. We opted not to get appetizers because we didn't want to eat too much before our show, but had we known how long we'd have to wait, we would have gotten something. We couldn't even order something to share between the four of us because 'The Boat' is two separate tables. We chatted as we waited for our drinks that we finished and waited some more for someone to bring food. After the last drinks were empty for at least 10 minutes, our server came back to ask if we wanted another round. Seeing as we didn't have food yet (we'd already been waiting 30 minutes), I opted out while the three others ordered one. At this point, I wasn't willing to spend more money for poor service and a long wait. We watched as a large group that clearly arrived long before us, finally got their food after 35 minutes of us having put in our order. A couple across from us showed up at least 20 minutes after us, got drinks, food and the bill before we were even offered a second drink or told about where our food was. During the time, we watched as other patrons came in, were served their food and left before our food even arrived. After about 40 minutes, our server came around and said 'it shouldn't be much longer, we're training kitchen staff so it's taking a little longer'. Not our problem, and clearly not true seeing as so many others who arrived after us were getting their food. The entire time we were waiting, servers stood around the register talking and not really checking on tables. By this point, people kept rolling in, the place got busy and we still didn't have our food 45 minutes after ordering. When our orders finally showed up after 53 minutes of being placed, mine wasn't what I ordered. I asked for a pan fried fish burger and got pan fried fish. The server was adamant that's what I ordered and proceeded to tell me that 'the only difference is the bun and veggies, otherwise it's the same fish'. I was quite surprised at the comment rather than offering to make it right. Given we had a waited nearly an hour for our food by this point, I sucked it up and just ate what I got. Service here is definitely lacking and it's clear staff doesn't have the skills required to deal with people. While the food was alright, the sides looked like they were scraped off of other peoples' plates and just thrown onto ours. No one bothered to check on us or apologize. When the bill arrived, I noticed $5.50 taken off and no explanation. I begrudgingly paid the nearly $70 bill for the two of us and decided we wouldn't be back again!

OMG the food tonight! We shared, one order of linguine with lobster and one of seared scallops with…read moreCaesar salad. Just LOOK at the number of scallops (and they were big)! Plus there was a ton of lobster in the pasta, the sauce was divine and the salad dressing was fresh and super garlicky. Lots of local craft beers and you could order a small 6oz glass for only $4 to try them. The vibe was very cool, place was packed with lots of very friendly locals and tourists, everyone chatty, super fun. Super friendly staff, Michelle was lovely and had excellent recommendations for both food and drink. Another meal

No reservations deli, leave you name and number and we will call you. Service is friendly but…read morerushed. Ambiance is good for small groups. We tried the lobster roll (good size), seafood chowder and seafood pizza. Highlight for us is the seafood pizza, surprisingly the freshness of the mussels and scallops shine through. While the lobster roll and seafood chowders are delicious, they do not stand out from other restaurants

Best lobster rolls we had on our trip. Plenty of meat. My wife also had the seafood chowder that…read moreshe said was the best she's had. Also had ordered Greek salad which came with pasta on it. I would recommend warming the pasta a little bit. Cool place. There was a wait but things moved fast. Service was fast and great.

One of the great things about living in Nova Scotia is all the hidden gems tucked away just off the…read morebeaten track. Bent Ridge is one such. Across the valley from the Martock ski hills, it's a small winery/brewery, which also caters for all manner of events, including weddings. We visited on a mostly sunny, warmish August Friday at the start of the Labour Day weekend. Essentially it's a restaurant and a very pleasant one at that. There is a smallish bar/galley area inside, with a covered, all weather and all year round solarium attached, a small patio and lawn beyond that. They offer beer/cider and wine samplers which I'd strongly recommend. I went for the four reds they produce, and thoroughly enjoyed them all, especially the 1763 Unhinged. The menu is quite extensive, and we went for a pizza each, Bent Ridge Belly for me, Fig and Onion for the wife. Both were delicious and of generous size. I tried their ginger infused rough cider, which was excellent and quite novel. I was also treated to a gratis glass of the Maple Porter. The restaurant affords pleasant views across the valley and is nicely appointed, with a variety of seating and can cater for fairly large groups. Service was a delight and the eventual bill of almost exactly $100 not onerous by today's standards. Will definitely have to visit again. And this time I'll take a growler and buy some of their craft beer.

Visiting the area and I've always wanted to try this place. Went on a Friday night because of the…read morelive music. The place is quite nice. Sat in the solarium. Ordered drinks and was told that dinner would take at least 30 mins. No problem. We received the drinks and our bruschetta appetizer and was immediately forgotten about. Th bruschetta was great. Goat cheese and balsamic were perfect on the crispy warm bread. Finally had to YELL at our waiter to remove the dirty plates and refill our wine glasses. One friend ordered the natchos. Honestly, these were the most pathetic plate of natchos I've ever seen. No salsa! Wth? Natchos with no salsa?! He ate a few then sadly set them aside. The watermelon salad was actually an arugula salad with watermelon. I wanted the fig and carmelized onion pizza but sadly it was sold out. Ordered the margharita pizza. Came with a very tasty sauce on a cardboard crust. In their defence, I'm from Toronto. We have killer good pizza all over Toronto. They need to visit Badiali's to find out what real pizza crust should taste like. My daughter ordered the pepperoni pizza and unfortunately said the pepperoni tasted like cut up hotdogs. Good gawd. I did enjoy the ambiance and the music but the food left a lot to be desired.

Wonderful service and really cool atmosphere. The food was amazing as well we had lobster sandwich…read moreand the soups are awesome.

If you're in Nova Scotia and are heading to Lunenburg, Dory Mates is terrific! We have a fantastic…read morebrunch there amidst the vintage fishing nets and other interesting decor. Great service and recommendations for dishes (if you're like me and can't make up your mind).

Excellent service, especially in helping my celiac friend choose gluten free options. Restaurant is…read morenice inside which makes you forget about the sub-par location. The pizza and salad I had were delicious. Great value for the lunch special.

Good and service is excellent. A little pricy for what you…read moreget compared to other restaurants we have been. Always clean. A little noisy. Been there few times as it is a very convenient location.

The quality of food,service and "attitude" was first class!…read more Coupled with a superb martini. A must!

We rolled into Ristorante A Mano after arriving in Halifax and getting settled at our hotel. We had…read morethe Fettuccine con Capasante which is their house made fettuccine, seared scallops, lemon, butter, chives, and a parsley gremolata. Also had Mezzi Rigatoni with chicken, bacon, and caramelized onions. Everything was wonderfully prepared and delicious. The service was also excellent. I highly recommend this spot. Note that we did not have a reservation, but there was no issue with getting a table very quickly.

Halifax has never had a shortage of Italian restaurants, with many of them being regarded among the…read morebest fine dining places in the city for years. And while I was in exile in Ottawa for several years, just the downtown has inexplicably added several more Italian spots. Of those though, it was Sapori's casual, street-food-inspired menu that piqued my interest the most (my condolences to the regrettably-named, Sketti and Ball). One day, my wife and I popped in for dinner after work. The elongated restaurant was decently full between regular diners and an solid showing for a pizza-making class. It happened to be Dine Around, so the arancini and square pizza would have to wait, as if there's one thing I like more than street food, it's a deal! Dine Around menus are typically prix fixe with an assortment of choices, and Sapori's was no different. Choose between a few apps, mains and desserts and voila, you've got yourself a three-course meal for $30. I kept it simple and went with the classics - a Caesar salad to start, spaghetti and meatballs, and a profiterole for dessert. The Caesar was sizeable and serviceable, with no departures from the formula, but no standout twists or quality ingredients here either. Romaine, real pancetta, and crumbled parmesan, which sadly wasn't the real deal Parmigiano Regiano. It was big enough for both my wife and I, which was an unexpected bonus though. Next up was the spaghetti and meatballs, a comfort food classic beloved by both young and old. The al dente spaghetti was evenly coated in the pomodoro sauce, and the two meatballs were saucy, tender and hearty. A solid coating of Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley completed the picture. The star of the show was a bit of a tease, because there was just one (I get it, food costs, etc), but the profiterole was excellent. The choux pastry was lightly crisp on the outside, with a wonderfully rich vanilla cream inside, and a dusting of confectioners sugar and a caramel drizzle took things up a couple notches. And by "things" I mean "my blood sugar". My next time there found me swinging by for a solo lunch, with their casual fare in my sights. Their lunch deal (slice of pizza + soup or salad + a cookie) was an unreal deal for a place that isn't one of Halifax's dicey pizza points, so I jumped on that. Feeling hungry, and wanting to support them beyond the basic deal, I also tacked on a single arancini and a can of San Pellegrino. For my slice I chose the salsciccia which comes with Italian sausage (are the wires connecting on "salsciccia"?), salami, caramelized onions, and mozza, with a drizzle of honey to top it off. It was a hefty slice, with a thick, airy crust that reminded me of focaccia. The sweet honey paired well with the savoury and salty meats, as well as the lightly sweet and acidic tomato sauce. A solid slice, for sure! The garden salad was a mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and carrot, with an herbaceous vinaigrette to brighten up your palette. I enjoyed the crunch of the sizeable chunks of carrot, in contrast to the more common shredded carrot. The arancini disappeared quickly, as the crispy shell and cheesy rice within begged to be finished in as few bites as possible. A tip of the cap to Sapori for giving my lonely arancini a nice plating with a dollop of tomato sauce to hold it to the plate, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and parm to top it off. Mid-day, mid-week staffing was minimal, and owner Luca Ferrante took mine and other customers' orders with friendly aplomb. Halifax's fine dining scene has long been dominated by Italian restaurants, but more casual fair like Sapori deserves its own place in the city and our bellies.

Staff were very friendly, but service was somewhat slow and they weren't very busy. The portions…read morewere large and the food was cooked well, but the chicken parm and spaghetti lacked any flavor or depth. Maybe it was an off day. The sausage and mushroom risotto was great! So much sausage and mushrooms throughout.

Very lovely authentic Italian restaurant with high quality food, great service and warm and cozy…read moreatmosphere. I came here with a friend for lunch on a weekday and sat on the patio. The staff were friendly and we were received with warm welcome. We were offered complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic. We ordered "Local Mussels" and "Pan Seared Scallops" for appetizers. They were both fresh and delicious. For entrée, we ordered "Linguine Frutti di Mare" and "Triangoli All'Aragosta". Hands down one of the pasta I have had in my life. And we finished our 3-course meal with a fabulous "Tiramisu".

Over cooked pasta, insipid sauces, too much salt, too much garlic…read more All in all, not even adequate Italian food.