Cafe Chianti

4.3

788 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 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
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
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

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 788 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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Chianti offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." While some guests noted inconsistencies in meal quality and service, many praised its cozy ambiance and stunning waterfront views. Popular dishes include the seafood linguini and beef ragu. Perfect for a relaxed evening out, this spot is worth trying.

788 Reviews

V
Victoria
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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
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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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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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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OT
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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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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OT
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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BernardA
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
4.0
2 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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NatK
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Reservation was made for a party of 4 for a Friday evening. I received a call the day of reservation that the main dining room was closed for a private event (why were reservations available then?) We were seated on pub side with restaurant menus (patio was too dark). The service was extremely slow and almost reluctant. At one point (about 20 minutes after we finished appetizers) I went to the server station to ask what was happening was entrees. I was told they were posted to the kitchen by a young man with a bit of attitude. Why did the restaurant take a reservation if they had no plans to be staffed adequately? By the way, the private event party was not big at all; so no excuses. In summary, even though the food was alright, I do not recommend due to poor service and ambience. Will not return.
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MaBea
Atlantic Canada
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were there on a Thursday evening,the restaurant was quiet at 6:00 but was filling up when we left at 8:30. We enjoyed the food we had: roasted garlic paperdelle,beef ragu. We ordered the focaccia bread as a starter and we were very surprised to see baskets arrive each with 6 thick pieces of bread,it would have been nice to know one order would have been enough for our table;there were 3 of us so needless to say we all had lots to take home. The only slightly annoying thing was all of us being referred to as "dear" by our waitress,she might want to get out of that habit.
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FAQs

Cafe Chianti does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Cafe Chianti is rated 4.3 stars by 788 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

FAQs

Does Cafe Chianti offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Chianti restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Chianti currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information