Da Maurizio in Halifax

Food was good. Service was great!

Fantastic calamari and radicchio salad. Service was superb.

My wife and I attended a private function there last week. The menu was a fixed price. I had the spinach salad and chicken pasta. She had tomato bisque and the pasta. We both had tiramisu for dessert. The soup and salad were tasty. The pasta was very mediocre. Good but nothing special. The tiramisu was more in the nature of a strawberry trifle, but good. The portions sizes were far too small for what we were asked to pay. We both left hungry. The bill, including the gratuity of 20% which was automatically added, was over $320. While that included wine, this is about twice what I would expect to pay in many other good restaurants where I have had a similar meal. For that amount I d better be wowed. The experience wasn t close.

Absolute perfection

Went here for my birthday and from the walk in the door felt like family. A 30 year old gem that delivers and provides great value.

A must visit when In Nova Scotia! Ask the owner for tales; shes a natural storyteller! The food is off the chart and the location is lifted from a fairytale. (See pics) Food

Highly recommend.

We were a party of three and ate in the dining room on June 4th. We have eaten here many times before but unless I hear it s under new management we will not be going back. The food was sub standard. Eggplant dish was not fried it was a soupy mess, radicchio salad was floating in dressing and calamari was ok but nothing was hot. We had three pasta dishes, once again barely warm. I was left standing at my table waiting to pay for ten minutes while our server laughed with her friends at the front of the restaurant. What happened to this place??

The best word to sum up my meal was fine. The calamari was tender but the sauce on it lacked flavour and the coating on it became mush. It was almost a hour before we got our mains. We had finished our sparkling water and for over half a hour no one came to refill them. The veggies I had had no seasoning. The lamb chops are yummy. For the price it was not worth it. Im really sad about it too. I wouldnt go back.

Great atmosphere, Exceptional food and service!

Not fine dining at all. Unless you consider fine dining mediocre food, obnoxious servers and overly aggressive staff that clear your table. We went for our 13th wedding anniversary. We were seated right by the entrance even though we were the first ones there and had reservations for quite sometime. The phone rang constantly which doesn t exactly scream romantic dining experience. Then 3 very loud woman were seated right behind us even though the restaurant is large and had plenty of other options to choose from. Every time the servers went to the table behind us they would either bump into my chair or place their hand on the back of my chair. The whole experience felt like a bizarre joke where a restaurant claims they are fine dining but in reality they are there to make your life miserable. We had shrimp for an appetizer which came out fairly quickly so at least we were impressed by that but it was okay nothing special. Then we each had salads that looked and tasted liked something you would get at a cafeteria very wet/greasy. The only good part of our meal was the main dish and even then it wasn t anything wow inspiring or special. We also waited over an hour for it to arrive to our table even though once again we were the first ones there and ordered within 5 minutes of being seated. 0/10 would not recommend

Food eas exquisite! Service was without question impeccable!

Being on the lower floor is a little bit crammed, but otherwise amazing experience & amazing food!!!

We went on a Saturday evening and were greeted warmly at the front door and things only got better from there! We were offered a cozy table for two and got our drinks immediately. The appetizers were very tasty - I got the radicchio salad and cant stop thinking about it, it was incredible! My husband ordered Tagliatelle & roasted chicken and I had House-made chicken & ricotta ravioli. They were both delicious; very fresh and flavourful. The service was at a perfect pace and we were impressed by how friendly the staff are. The atmosphere was lively but not too loud and I definitely left happier than when I arrived! We cant wait to go back. Highly recommend. Parking: Parking lot right across the street

Attention to detail lacking, service slow, food is pretty good, but not worth the cost.

Came for a birthday dinner. Food was ok. Left a good tip and asked for a picture. Was told no.

This was the best steak Ive had ever and Im from Alberta! The food was delicious, service was incredible (Scott our waiter was awesome) and it was the best meal Ive had all year

Always excellent, thank you

We were celebrating 3 January birthdays and made reservations ahead of time requesting that one of our favourite dishes that isn t currently on the menu be available. Apparently there was a miscommunication and the ingredients for the dish weren t available, we were very disappointed but a quick decision was made and the ingredients were sent for and our delicious favourite was created. The service we received was a bit inconsistent but the consideration demonstrated by the kitchen more than made up for that. Thank you!

Beautiful dining experience all around!

Perfect experience! The atmosphere and service were both great. The bread was fluffy. My mojito was made well. I dont like gnocchi but I ordered it because it was the only vegetarian meal, and it was amazing. The chocolate cheesecake was very rich but good to share. Its pricey but certainly worth it.

One of the best italian restaurant in Halifax. I had a seafood pasta and I can say it was one the best pastas I ve ever had in my life. I went to Da Maurizio with 4 friends they were all amazed by the taste of the dishes they chose. One of my friends is a Chef and complimented Da Maurizio s Chef for the greatest Gnocchi she s ever had! They are open only for dinner, so it s an option for a date. They also have a great staff, and an exceptional Wine Menu. Hope to be able to be back soon

Best in Halifax for a generation!

Just fabulous. Thank you for a great evening of delicious food and top drawer service, in a heartfelt east coast style. 10 out of 10. Cheers!

Da is the best restaurant in Halifax. Quality food, quality service, and impeccable meal timing. They have it nailed.

One of the truest Italian restaurants in the town. Staff are professionals and food is awesome. Especially it s suitable for business meetings or nice family events without kids.

WoW! We were greeted warmly and I would recommend this to all who want a homemade Italian meal. They have the best pasta -my favourite was the creamy garlic gnocchi. I loved my pistachio cannoli mmm. The best customer service and delicious food :)

Always a great experience!

Fantastic service and food- cant get better than this

We were at what use to be my favorite restaurant. Not anymore. Food came after over an hour of serving. We did have appetizers, thank God. Our food finally came out and mine was cold and my husbands was just warm. He did not have his sent back but I did. By the time I got it, my husband was finished. Perhaps if the waiter didnt spend so much time chatting with the table beside us, our food would have been hot. It was not overly busy, it was a Monday. We spent over 200.00 with poor service and cold food so I called the manager on Tuesday evening. She was great, or I thought. She said she wanted to refund the whole amount and I stated this was not why I called. I felt the manager needed to know to perhaps discuss and train this server better, so this would not happen again. At the end, I did agree to take a certificate what she felt reasonable and she was emailing it to me after close that night, and still received nothing. For a manager, do not promise to do something and not follow through. We paid good money for a terrible experience which has never happened before. Very disappointing.

Honestly one of the best resturant expirences my boyfriend and I have had to date. The staff our waiter (Jon) was extremely pleasant and made us feel extremely welcomed. Youre hostess was also super friendly and super attentive. Forgot to take pictures as everything was so mouth watering and fresh! Thank you!

We hosted a private dinning event here for our wedding rehearsal dinner on August 25 2023 (~30 people). The food and atmosphere was perfect, the owner Tanya was so responsive in helping us select our event menu and our beverage selection. I couldnt recommend this restaurant enough for a planning a larger family function. Our server Kelly did a lovely job taking care of everyone. I personally had the Rombo (halibut) dish for my entree and it was excellent. The blue berry take on tiramisu also received high marks from myself and everyone who tried it. Our welcome margarita... Wow, it was spectacular, many commented that it was best they have ever had, including some who have gone to finer Mexican establishments. Thank you for playing a in the lead up to the best day of our lives :)

Thank you especially to Kevin who curated our experience from start to finish with his impeccable knowledge of the wines and menu items. I particularly enjoyed the melanzane! Thank you again for making our visit so special!

Thought it was OK. Got seated at a weird table in the lower level. The server was great. Food was good...but wasnt blown away.

Love this restaurant, everytime we go the service and food are top notch. Pasta is a must have for me and tried Eglefino today and it was even better than I thought! Food

My favorite restaurant for any occasion, they always make the experience feel so special! They have the best Italian food in Halifax, and honestly the best food I ve had anywhere. I will always come back here.

Definitely not a premier dining experience as advertised. Not an Italian focussed atmosphere. Service okay. Mentioned in reservation that it was a birthday dinner. No acknowledgement of this whatsoever.

Good ambience but mediocre food, very bland, poor presentation, typical menu items with nothing creative or unique, there are many other better options, with more unique food expeierinces in Halifax

Great food, awesome owner and great staff.

Consistent, professional fine dining in Halifax. Have been here several times over the years, for birthdays or just a nice meal out and am never disappointed. Excellent service. Delicious pastas, mains, appetizers & desserts. Good wine selection. Simple bit elegant vibe, and not too noisy. I will always recommend here to anyone looking for a nice evening out.

What a meal we had! Tanya and her team never disappoint. The food, the service and the atmosphere impeccable. Did I mention the bread? A wonderful authentic Italian experience.

A wonderful experience, elegant. Delicious food and exceptional staff. Look forward to returning here again.

Great service. Lovely atmosphere

Had an early Valentines dinner with my husband here. The food was superb, and our server Sean was fabulous! Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in Halifax.

Great food.

One of the worst experience experiences in Halifax. The place was old and musty. Here is our experience - had a birthday reservation for 12 people. They messed up our section. We asked for private dining but they put us at the main dining room. Not a big deal but earlier in the evening we were decorated the private dining room. The hostess / manager didn t even apologize. She blamed us lol - the decor / music / vibe / food is all from 1980 - the bartender complained loudly about making drinks and cried like a little high school student about doing his job. Keep in mind this is a 35+ male. - side plates looked like ashtrays - dusty decor - staff hanging out at the bar - no thank you on the way out. Just staff chatting at the bar - staff looked dirty. Music was non existent. Restaurant was bright.

Incredible staff & atmosphere! Very accommodating of allergies as well; my wife has a severe nut allergy and the waiter and hostess were very upfront and they make everything fresh so its safe. Very good quality for the price, one of the best fine dining experience in Halifax!

Pleasant ambience, friendly service, food was very nice.

We had a delicious meal (except the calamari was tough), favourites were the eggplant, the halibut (although the couscous was dry), and the hazelnut cheesecake. Unfortunately the service was lacking.

My partner, and two friends dined here last night. Our server Sean was incredible, friendly, fast, knowledgeable, and quick to fix some issues (there were a few that were quickly taken care of quickly. I enjoyed the steak appetizer, as well a mushroom chicken pasta dish. The wine pairing was fantastic, and for desert the gelato was 10/10. Cant wait to come back, a fantastic experience from top to bottom. I recommend to anyone

Do not like the service from the server at all.. we went there on Tuesday evening and we ask for bottle of wine ... she pour the glasses and never showed up for the second time.... the behaviour was quite rude and it wasnt bussy at all but still she was rushing everything... we had lots expectations but all gone wrong.. disappointed

Loved it

Best restaurant in Halifax! True fine dining experience!

Great ambience , awsome waiter, food was good ..very nice.setting

The service is exceptional. From the start with a friendly hostess to our server. We are forever spoiled with the special, Rabbit ravioli. Fresh local haddock was also a pleasure, our starter was Seared Quebec grade A foie gras. Hats off to the Exc Chef. The wine list had multiple bottles to compliment the menu. A must go.

The food was absolutely wonderful. If you want a fantastic steak then make reservations at Da Maurizio.

Raised in Vancouver, BC, there s a huge Italian community there .and having Italian relatives, Da Maurizio imo is one of the better Italian restaurants in Halifax. Superb service always.

Well, let s start off by saying the location is awesome. Who doesn t love downtown Halifax with the boardwalk, hustle and bustle and post pandemic energy. It s all ends there!! The hostess was polite and server youthful and energetic but lacked experience for the price point of such an establishment. House bread was more of a rendition of day old Acadian bread than an authentic Italian bread. Oh well! Appetizers for this table of two consisted the of an order of Gamberi and an order of Zuppa Brodetto Well the Gamberi, which was recommended by our youthful server was anything but jumbo shrimp but kudos for the mango salad compotes. As for the zuppa, it was colder than the Moretti and lacked any depth of character for such a highly rated establishment. Of concern was the fact that one of the five shellfish was unopened and potentially dangerous if eaten. Now the Moretti was cold. Great tall glass and fresh! The mains consisted of the Arrabbiata pasta and the Salmone. The Salmone was done great with loads of flavour but a dismal display and plating. As for the $30 Arrabbiata, it was adorned with three tiny shrimp that were luke warm on a bed of overcooked pasta that could fit in the palm of a man s hand. Lacklustre and underwhelming. Oh well. Live and learn but still showing some grace as COVID hit this industry hard.

Disappointed. The place isnt a fine dinning any more with the new team. We booked couple days ago and got seated at a tiny table under the stairs. The host looked at us and kinda speaked with her eyes that, she knows it sucks but couldnt do anything. The music was too loud that made me think for a second I went into a bar. Maybe I shouldve left when I heard the loud music. Later our drinks come and find something looks like a cooked piece of cilantro in the glass (it was coke). We ordered mussels for sharing. The mussels taste fishy, and definitely previously frozen and didnt kept well. There were seaweed pieces on the shell indicating they probably didnt wash the mussels well. The server just took the not even half finished plate without asking how was it. The main dishes were just okay, nothing impressive, and the plating has changed very much. Because of the experience we even decided to skip the desserts and almost skipped the main dishes.

Went to this restaurant with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. The service & environment were great but the food was so bad. First of all, bread wasn t serve with olive oil and vinegar. Even worst, they were plain & cold. It really doesn t look like a fine dining level. Then my husband s Angus beef was overcooked and my truffle pasta has no truffles favour. It just looked like a cream sauce with chicken. I won t recommend this restaurant to my friend.

I was excited to try this place after seeing many positive reviews. I was disappointed with the experience. The hostess was polite and helpful. Our server seemed inexperienced and at times dismissive. The wine I received did not look or taste like what I had ordered and when I brought this to the server s attention, she dismissed my concern and offered no replacement. We ordered calamari and arancini for appetizers. The calamari was delicious. I had the tartufo e pollo pasta for a main dish and found it to be very bland. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and we will not be back.

Overall a very nice dinner in a comfortable setting. The food was good - nothing exceptional, but good. The service was very good, friendly and professional. A pretty good wine list with some unique bottles from Italy. A good choice for a nice dinner out in Halifax.

Love this place! Perfect for a romantic dinner with really delicious food. The service is wonderful and I cant wait to go back

The food is excellent. best gnocchi I have eaten in my life. the service was impeccable. the server was polite and present.

Impeccable service, wonderfully delicious Italian food. Nuff said! If you are ever in Halifax, I would recommend eating here.

Amazing staff, food, and wine! Small portion sizes

Phenomenal food! On vacation here and came upon this hidden gem!! We had the calamari and bruschetta to start which were both out of this world with unique flavours! Entrees we ordered included the bolognese pasta, the gnocchi, and the tartufo e pollo. All of us thoroughly enjoyed them!! The flavours were authentic and the pasta was cooked to perfection. For dessert we shared the Francesca, which was plentiful, and the ice cream was very creamy! Absolutely delicious! Thanks to our server Kevin who was friendly, cordial, helpful, and truly amazing! And thanks to Tanya for allowing these Ontarians to walk in on a Saturday evening! Highly recommend and would definitely return here!! I would rate it a 6 if I could!

The BEST food I had after going back home to Halifax! It was far better than any of the food I tried on a nameless top tier golf resort where the food cost twice as much. My scallops and risotto were cooked to perfection and from what I was told, the whole table was wholly impressed at the quality of the dishes they had chosen. The service is great as well, friendly, engaging, dynamic and not overly present to the point you feel anyone is watching you over your shoulder (Im sure many have been in that situation before). Please take my advice come and try the food here, it will not disappoint!!!

We held a special dinner at this restaurant and the booking, the food and friendly service was exceptional. This restraunt is a must for all visiting Halifax, definitely for me and family when we return.

Always great food and drink.

Nice location, however a little outdated. Bruschetta over priced for two pieces $16. Eggplant Parmesan appetizer was ok, a little dry. Radicchio salad was excellent. Wouldn t go back.

The service the food and atmosphere were wonderful!

Best Italian meal Ive had in a long time. Phenomenal.

Pleasant atmosphere but the food has nothing to do with fine dining. Mussels in cream sauce tasted average, the broth was seasoned with dried herbs, so fresh parsley would have made more sense. I ordered salmon on black rice with asparagus. The food came on a warmed plate, but was cool on top and the salmon was very dry. No wonder if the waiter has to walk from one end to the other through the overly air-conditioned restaurant without a cloche. My husband had lamb, which was good, but not great art. The bill then corresponded to a good restaurant. Way too expensive! Not recommended!

Lovely place, incredibly accommodating, and the food was excellent.

Best restaurant in Halifax!

Perfect evening as it is every time we go.

Appetizers were Calamari? Ceasar salad, Meat balls. Main course lamb chops excellent. Bolognese splendid. Deserts Tiramisu, Caramel Apple Cake and chocolate Mouse Cake. Great meal.and well worth the $$$. Servers knowledgeable and friendly.

Excellent food and service.

This is a great place for a special meal. It has a very comfortable atmosphere, the servers are knowledgeable about the wines and menu selections, and the food is superb!

Perfect meal, perfect Service - our second Valentines meal there in the past few years. Thank you!

A truly five star dining experience. This past Saturday evening our dinner enjoyed at Da Maurizio was nothing short of spectacular. Our server was extremely friendly, perfect table placement for a quiet evening, and absolutely phenomenal food. Compared to other restaurants in Atlantic Canada, da maurizio simply beats them in ever aspect. A real experience of dinning.

Very nice restaurant. Great food and a classy environment.

Great Italian food.

Great food, great service

The ambiance and food was great but the desserts... amazing! The only reason I m giving 3 stars is because my girlfriend and I only ate half our main course because we wanted to save some room for dessert. The waiter took our food and wrapped it up for us or maybe he didn t Im not sure but on our way home we realized we never got our food back... The waiter was very kind nothing wrong with our service Im just very disappointed that we won t get to enjoy the rest of our meal:( especially since I had left 3/4 of my food to enjoy at work the next day

I don t write many reviews, but when a place makes an impact on me I like to share my thoughts. My wife and I enjoyed our 12 year anniversary at Da Maurizio and we wouldn t change a thing. The atmosphere was nice, the waiter was accommodating and the food was spectacular! The fresh calamari was soft and delicious. The main courses were to die for. I can go to heaven happy now after having that meal. The desserts were also amazing. I had pistachio and chocolate gelato and my wife had the dark chocolate mousse. You HAVE to try both. Best fine dining experience we have had in a long time.

Such a nice dining experience. The waiter Kelly was super friendly and knowledgeable about the drink menu and food menu. Service was fantastic. The atmosphere was great . Food was delicious. Definitely a place Id like to go to again . Money well spent .

We spent a couple hours here on Saturday night and it was amazing. Our waiter Sean was so awesome and fun. Let s just say we had lots of laughs. Food was superb as always and the wine flowed freely. Definitely going back next time we re up in the city. Dale & Tanya.

Delicious food, attentive and friendly service. Truly enjoyable evening out.

Amazing food and service!

Over cooked calamari, rubbery. Friendly staff. Rest of the Food was ok. Had super high expectation.

I went here recently and I was disgusted on how me and my guests were treated from the start of dinner to the end. We waited over an hour for our food and was so many contradicting things on how to order that it was almost a joke. We ordered a bottle of wine for the table and before we got the wine, the wine glasses were removed. We had to remind the staff that we order a bottle and were told oh you still wanted it? the entire experience was a joke. I was embarrassed for being the one to recommend this restaurant. Will not be coming here again. Oh and the host/manger (some higher up staff) just blamed other staff for the problems instead of owning up to it and apologising. I do not believe in putting others down to raise yourself up and thats exactly what happened. Again, I was extremely disappointed from the moment I got there until leaving.

Great service

Bit over priced for what you are getting. The arancini is mediocre, the pasta with mushroom and chicken is alright the fish is bad, and the artichoke salad was great. Service is good, the wine list is also pretty good.

Food was amazing. Wine list fantastic. Service was good but slow, probably understaffed due to the pandemic. Went there for my birthday. Got a candle on my desert but not even a happy birthday let alone a complimentary coffee. I didn t eat my dessert but nobody cared to ask why. It s good but for such a high end niche I felt better treated elsewhere.

the chicken in my canned soup was raw

Good food,reasonably good service.Previous visits were always excellent. Ordered a 2015 Vintage wine, bottle kept by server and when I asked for it,saw it was 2018.Manager said it was because they never know what will be available at store. In other businesses this might be considered false advertising but in this restaurant it is par for the course apparently.

Very nice restaurant, not too noisy and food is very delicious and we were served pretty quickly.

Really amazing food and drinks. Chef catered to our vegetarian request. Service was also really great.

Super 50th anniversary meal with my family, excellent food choices, wines and table service the best. Hard to beat lamb chops!!!

Food was delicious, restrooms were in need of a cleaning...

Amazing food and amazing service.

Upon arriving at Da Maurizios last night we were greeted by a lovely hostess, who was very kind and attentive. However she seated us near the busy kitchen and aisle way. We asked to move and were seated at more intimate booth table. I knew there would be changes, due to the pandemic, but not as major as what we experienced. The prices were half of what they usually are, and the quality and portions reflected that greatly. I had high expectations from our parents telling how amazing this restaurant was. I expected fine cuisine. I came home from out of town and experienced what I can only say as medicore. The waitress had zero knowledge of the menu. Some of the pasta was very good, some of the pasta could have easily been made by Chef Boyardee. I wish I loved it, because I really wanted to.

Great food, great service

Desserts were done well technically. Also had the Foie gras and the Beef, portions were decent. Seasoned very thoroughly. Below average at their price point.

Always a pleasure. The food is wonderful and the staff are very courteous.

We had an awesome experience here. Started off with prosecco. Then we asked Kevin (our server) to pair wines with our courses. He did An excellent job! As for our meal - it is the best food we have had since our return from living Europe. That may sound pretentious but we are every day people that recognize good food and service when we see it.

Very unimpressed with the food. The service and ambience was very nice (really cute date spot!), but we came for the food. This is listed as one of the best Italian restaurants in Halifax, but all the dishes were extremely mediocre. Everything was unseasoned. The calamari and appetizer (bruschetta salad) were super bland with no flavor. The pasta dishes were edible, but again, VERY bland. Ive had better Italian food at a casual restaurant. The price was okay considering the location, but dont go for the food!

My wife and I had a dinner at Da Maurizio yesterday. What a good surprise. It was very busy, what usually is a good sign. Yes it s was very good. The service was very good. Sean took care of us, he was very agreeable and very knowledgeable about the menu. I had the calamari as starter and the Braised lamb shank with mushroom risotto. It was delicious. Great service a great food. Thanks to the entire staff.

Lovely evening

We have been to Da Maurizio many times over the years when visiting Halifax and always had a good experience, however,this time we were very disappointed. Not sure if they have new ownership or a new chef but what a disappointment! The herb-crusted halibut dish was dry and underwhelming. We also had the seafood linguine with the rose sauce. No word of a lie the rose sauce tasted like Chef Boyardee in a can. In short, Da Maurizio has succumbed to complacency and is off my list.

Great atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Delicious food, 100% consistent and amazing service. Best resto in the city for 30 years running. Best caesar salad in the city. Excellent variety on the menu equalled by a rich wine list. Cozy ambiance. We had calamari as well, yumm. For our mains: Gnocci, halibut, artichoke risotto, lamb shank, all superb and generous portions. Only critique: chairs in the smaller private room downstairs are not the most comfy. Otherwise, everything fabulous.

The food is great, their cheesecake is to die for!!!

Incredibly mediocre food for high prices as well as a dingy and dark dining room. Avoid this restaurant, there are much better places in Halifax at this price point or even cheaper.

Best place hands down for fine dining and service/drinks in the city!!

The Veuve Clicquot was chilled and the food was incredible! Thanks for an incredible meal and great atmosphere for a long overdue date night! #GetTheGnocchi #ReturnFromCovid

This is an extremely good restaurant and while the prices are on the high-end, it is not outrageous. I had the Rigatoni and it was generously portioned and sauced. All food possessed excellent flavour. The decor was nice but slightly dated. The service was excellent, prompt but not intrusive and our server, Kelly was accommodating and knowledgeable.

Amazing restaurant with amazing staff

One of the best in the city

The preeminent restaurant per se...not just Italian restaurant...in Halifax. We have been going to Da M for many years...it always delivers exceptional cuisine...but the whole experience is great (service, atmosphere, etc).... Unconditionally recommended.

Helped a friend celebrate her 60th birthday last night at Da Maurizio. Five star service, thank you Kelly; fantastic food; fun atmosphere; and an all around great eating experience. Thank you Kelly (our server) for making such a great fuss over the birthday girl, while meeting the needs of everyone at the table. I will not hesitate to refer this special place to others.

Always amazing. Steve was a fantastic server!

I love this restaurant! Fabulous dinner last night. Great recommendations from Steve our server. Halibut was fantastic. Calamari has been on the menu for years and for good reason, it is the best in Halifax! Get out and support our local restaurants. Start here.

We always enjoy the food and the atmosphere at Da Maurizio. Never had a bad meal!

The food here is sooo good. Never a disappointment! When given the choice, I love coming here... especially for my birthday.

Delicious food, such a great experience.

We were able to sneak in before COVID restrictions 2.0 kicked in. Sad to see that great businesses such as these will probably struggle through the winter of 2020-2021. We were a party of 9, and everyone was absolutely satisfied with their meals. Cozy setting, great service, did not feel pressure to leave from the staff after desert. Highly recommended - 5 Stars.

I dont do fine dining very often so when I do, everything from the food, service, location and attention to detail is very important to me. I made a reservation 2 or 3 days beforehand and I asked if they ever had fresh oysters. It isnt on their menu so I thought I would just ask. The answer was not usually but they would try to have a dozen oysters on the half shell for me (no promises of course). When our party of 2 arrived we had amazing oysters! They were so good!!!!! Thank you to the chef and staff who made that happen. Everything was wonderful, the food, the ambience and the service, again thank you. It is a tough time for restaurants during covid and my heart goes out to all of them. I recommend reservations and trying to go during less peak times.

Food and staff are excellent

Went their with my girlfriend and the service was exemplary and the food was amazing

We dine there fairly often. Delicious food. Very accommodating. However until recently had not thought to try the steak. It may be the most tender delicious steak we ve ever had. It s a special Blue Dot steak specially raised in PEI. Friggen yummy !!!

Was taking here for my birthday. Small and quiet place great for that special night when you dont mind spending extra. So worth it and cant wait to go again.

Very good restaurant. Good dishes in a friendly and, although a little noisy, pleasant atmosphere. The server was very attentive and polite. The dishes were succulent, pleasing to the eye and the palate. The wine list is well-stocked and the waiter knew his job. A good address.

Very good meal. Fine and delicate dishes.

Sublime food & impeccable service. Great spot for cozy date nights, we always end up talking about how great our meal & experience was for days after. 10/10!

Absolutely delicious. Our favourite Halifax Restaurant

One of my favourite restaurants. Food and service always impeccable.

Food was amazing, service is good, a bit expensive, portions are not that big, atmosphere is nice, you can have a quiet dinner with the ability to have a nice conversation. In general recommended restaurant.

Excellent food and friendly, professional service

Amazing food great service will definitely making a trip back when i get the chance.

Service was a bit slow, waited an hour to get our food, but never had anything taste so damn good

Delicious food with an excellent service. Da Maurizio has expert array of chefs and very professional service. Quite the treat!

We were visiting Halifax on a business trip and booked this restaurant because it is well rated. What a disappointment. The restaurant was not busy yet we waited at the door while staff went back and forth(yes, we had a reservation). The hostess saw us yet ignored us. I thought this a bad sign and wanted to walk out which is what we should have done. Service is slow, one woman who appeared to be the manager was ok but the hostess and waitress were terrible. It might have helped if we had stayed in our business clothes but really, why shouldn t all guests be treated well no matter how they are dressed? Was it because we look like tourists? Food was just ok, the mussels were sour, and we left most of them. Nothing special here. A two star restaurant that thinks it s a five star and is doing its guests a favour. Won t return here when we return to Halifax. It s too bad because all the other restaurants we ate at in Halifax were absolutely amazing.

Ive gone to Da Maurizios for many years. It has always been my go to for excellent food. Tonight I was there with my group of sisters and I have to say tonight was the best ever We had the most suberb server Kelly. Professional and really on the ball. Extremely exceptional. Thank you Kelly. I

Top notch everything

Service is fantastic but prices Are high

Great food and service. Party of 9 had a great time.

Delicious and great service!

A fantastic spot for Birthday dinner. Everything was perfect, we had such a nice evening.

We had a wonderful dinner! Our server Kelly was outstanding! Filet mignon and veal chop. Tiramisu for dessert

Good looking ITALIAN

Even though there happened to be a wedding, which was extremely loud. It was still a great experience. Everything we had was perfect, the sauces were unbelievable. The hostess, who may have been the owner from what I ve been told, ensured our visit was a great experience.

We went out for dinner and experienced Da Maurizio for the first time hearing positive reviews from our friends. But for the type of restaurant that it was and the expectations we had the service wasnt comparable to other restaurants weve been to like A manos. For example after asking the waitress for just a couple more minutes with the menu it took her closer to 15-20 minutes to return and when we asked for our food to be packed up to take home it never came back to us. Little things also that werent a big deal but water couldve been filled more frequently and the candle re-lit when it had gone out wouldve been nice. Overall the food was great but just really disappointed in the service that resulted in a negative experience in what was suppose to be a special night in a more upscale restaurant.

Everything was lovely. Calamari awesome! Really enjoyed it all.

Had a fantastic dinner. The only downside was having to choose what delicious dish to eat! We had the veal scallopini and the lamb chops, followed by tiramisu and the gelato/brownie. Everything was absolutely delicious and we walked away full (for reference, the desserts are more than enough to share!). Our server, Sean, was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. He helped us refine our choices and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be back.

it s a great palce great food

Food was so good. Lots for vegetarians. Great wines. Server was excellent.

Very classy and perfect for a date night! Food was great and delivered on time

The food, although pricey for the terrible service we received, was good. The web-site menu was not the same as the restaurant one when we arrived. We waited a long time and finally had to ask...TWICE...before receiving bread. The appetizers were served with no dipping sauce which is usually customary for calamari. The website described it totally differently. I had to hunt under everything to find the wee bit of balsamic/oil mix that came with the caprice salad. The dinners were placed in front of the wrong people. We were served an app after our dinner was finished which was removed from the table once we mentioned that we didnt order it. Only SOME of the take home doggy bags were complete. Our friend who suggested we go here felt so bad that he apologized and insisted on picking up the entire tab which upset us all. There was never a sincere apology from the staff for all the mistakes For the price... in our opinion is is not worth a return trip to this restaurant.

Very enjoyable meal, clean and well maintained building in the old historic Alexander Keiths brewery. Staff welcomed us immediately on entry, offered to take our coats, and we were seated. Within a minute we had our waiter welcome us and take drink requests. Menu was well laid out, they take dietary restrictions very seriously, The food was freshly prepared, excellent quality and quite filling. This was one of the most memorable and positive dining experiences we have ever had. Will definitely be back.

Excellent meal, great service

Food quality is not as good as it once was and is very pricey.