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Italiano

Pastas, pizzas, and anything else that combines carbs, cheese, and sauce.

1. Vines Pasta Grill

4 Panavista Dr
Dartmouth, NS B2W 3M7
(902) 434-4114

Category: Restaurants

Update - 12/15/2010

Recently went back for my first attempt at taking advantage of their take-out service and oh yes - they're still getting five stars in my books. The food was just as fresh, hot, and flavourful by the time I got home and it was all prepared…More »

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11/18/2010
Not just because it's within walking distance from my house, The Vines is one of my top favourite… Read more »

2. Vinnie's Pasta Bar

5361 Inglis St
Halifax, NS B3H 1J4
(902) 425-4435

Category: Italian

4/1/2011

Now I can't say I really knew what to expect when I ended up at Vinnie's on a Thursday evening. Even standing right outside the door, it's really hard to understand what's on the other side. It's outside of the usual dining district but it is tucked…More »

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3. Da Maurizio Dining Room

1496 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3R5
(902) 423-0859

Category: Italian

12/19/2010

We kicked off the holiday season here last night with the intention of a luxurious, gourmet experience and we weren't disappointed. Well, once we were able to find the main entrance anyway (go inside the brewery market).

While the atmosphere was a bit…More »

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4. Il Mercato

1595 Bedford Hwy
Halifax, NS B4A 1E8
(902) 832-4531

Category: Italian

12/21/2010 First to Review

As the second location of one of the city's most popular Italian restaurants, Il Mercato manages to deliver even from the second floor of a Bedford shopping mall. The food, service, and atmosphere is completely consistent - at times even better,…More »

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5. Morris East

5212 Morris St
Halifax, NS B3J 1B4
(902) 444-7663

Categories: Pizza, Canadian (New), Cafes

Update - 3/17/2011

Oh Morris East...you're too good to me. Last night's soundtrack of Prince's greatest hits while sipping strawberry-infused Bee's Knees cocktails? There is little better on this earth. I think I've ended up at this South End game-changer at least once…More »

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12/15/2010
Clean, classy, and hip - this is no ordinary pizza joint. With its own wood-fired oven, their thin… Read more »

6. Ristorante a Mano

1477 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z4
(902) 423-6266

Category: Italian

12/15/2010

With a more welcoming, community feel than its popular sister restaurant Il Mercato, A Mano really does feel like a hint of Italy in our city. That does mean that the place can get quite loud and boisterous in the evenings (so intimate discussions…More »

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7. Italian Market

6061 Young St
Halifax, NS B3K 2A3
(902) 455-6124

Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Caterers

5/6/2011

I just don't care about it.

There. You can basically stop reading there if you're in a rush. If you're not? Well, let's keep going.

The Italian Market is one part euro-grocery, one part deli, and half a part restaurant. I say half because while they…More »

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8. The Bicycle Thief

1475 Lower Water St
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2
(902) 425-7993

Categories: Italian, Canadian (Traditional)

Update - 8/12/2011

Oh yes. Oh yes yes yes. The Bicycle Thief and I are officially besties.

After a few more visits over the past few months - a few drinks here, a few apps there - I have to say that this incubator of Italian indulgence is only getting better. From the…More »

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5/10/2011
Ah yes, the restaurant that has been rocking the city since February...I can't believe it took me so… Read more »

9. Salvatore's Pizzaiola Trattoria

5541 Young St
Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7
(902) 455-1133

Categories: Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean

7/7/2011

Salvatore's ruined take-out pizza for me. When I was working in the Hydrostone I became beyond spoiled when every meeting was catered with any one of these gourmet, thin crust beauties. With fresh and flavourful ingredients, a bold sauce, and a…More »

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10. Il Mercato

5650 Spring Garden Rd
Halifax, NS B3J 1H4
(902) 422-2866

Category: Italian

8/8/2011

Il Mercato was one of the first favourite restaurants of my adult years, dating back to when it was in its old Spring Garden location down toward Queen Street and I was still in high school.

It was exquisite then, it's delicious now, and I'm sure I'll…More »

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11. Tomavino's Ristorante - CLOSED

5173 South Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1A2
(902) 425-7111

Category: Italian

9/21/2011

I'm so glad that Tomavino's managed to rally to keep its south end location after the double drama of the fire and the closure of the short-lived Bedford branch. Tom's has always been a favourite dinner destination for me as well as a secret take-out…More »

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12. Café Chianti

1241 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1N4
(902) 423-7471

Category: Italian

10/7/2011

I'm going to take one from the book of more particular yelpers and note that this is probably more like a 3.5-star rating instead of your basic three. Better than A-OK, but not quite reaching fan-worthy status, I had a nice long-overdue first visit…More »

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13. Pavia Espresso Bar & Café

995 Herring Cove Rd
Herring Cove, NS B3R 2N1
(902) 407-4008

Categories: Art Galleries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

12/8/2011 First to Review

The Pavia Café and Gallery is an fantastic addition to the Herring Cove area, so much so that I already know it's going to lure me back out more often than my usual once-a-year trek to watch the waves on the ocean. I was very lucky to have a friend…More »

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14. Village Pasta

978 Cole Harbour Rd
Dartmouth, NS B2V 1E7
(902) 435-7692

Category: Delis

1/11/2012

I'm neither here nor there when it comes to Village Pasta. Much like the Italian Gourmet or Pete's To Go, this small spot in the main drag of Cole Harbour Road has a selection of lunchable meals (quiches, calzones, chicken parms) and salads that are…More »

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