La Frasca Cibi & Vini in Halifax

The food was not hot. Two dishes were luke warm and one was cold. The calamari appetizer was Luke warm and not crispy. It tasted old.

Our server was lovely, attentive, kind and knew how to read our table. Overall great experience. Thanks so much.

Nice place, good food, overpriced for the portion sizes. Its pasta...people want to feel like they got what they paid for.

Food, drinks and service were all amazing! It definitely one of the best restaurants in Halifax. The banana and chocolate drizzle gelatto was so good! I had the Caccio e pepe fettuccine with beef tenderloin and it was unbelievable!! Their expresso martini was delicious! They have the best arancini ever. Love it!!! Dietary restrictions: Peanuts free!

Wonderful and delicious! Great service! Food

The food was next level, desserts did not disappoint in any way. We had no drinks. The ambience was great, but the lights to the whole room kept dimming and brightening randomly - seems like an easy fix however. I wish I remembered our server s name, because she was utterly fantastic!

Food was good, if a bit pricey and the atmosphere is great. My biggest issue any time I have been here is it has been extremely busy, which leads to order mix-ups, and it feels the smaller tables are lost or forgotten among the large tables.

Its a great place to take someone for a birthday dinner or a special event. It is not an everyday dining experience.

Restaurant, great waitress, very nice atmosphere, I recommend

A little noisy, but the food is excellent.

Fancy restaurant, delicious food, extremely friendly and attentive waiter, and it felt like Italian food!

The food was heavenly! I had lemon pasta and a lime pie for dessert.

little loud but one of the best meals in my life. not good, GREAT service. we ate at the bar and loved the elbow room. Kudos to the staff and kitchen.

Such a fun place to eat. Celiac safe (in my experience) and most of the menu can be made gf. It tends to be noisy so if youre not into that kind of thing its something to be aware of. Its a cozy spot and the service is always top notch. Once a dish wasnt what Id hoped and the server inquired why I wasnt eating much. I didnt want to complain but after I told them I wasnt into it they brought a free dessert after offering to replace the whole meal (I was already full so I didnt want another). The one time I didnt love what I got they more than made up for it with the service. That same day I ate a bunch of another persons pasta and theirs was excellent, I think what I had was a one off and have gone back with 0 issues since. Dietary restrictions: Celiac here, never had an issue after eating here multiple times!

Everything was perfect at La Frasca, the service was more than fast, the food was simply incredible, I would eat it every day if possible. I really liked the decoration of the restaurant as well as the atmosphere. I would recommend it with my eyes closed

Food portions were ridiculously small for the price. Also the flavor combinations are odd. I had the gnocchi which was just weird with the chosen flavors. This place claims to have Italian style food yet theres hardly any tomato sauce or real pasta dishes that make sense. My friends and I left disappointed. Leaving this review to let others know to really consider the menu before coming here. Be warned also the portions are small for what you pay for.

Best Italian food we ve had in a long time. Very busy for a Monday evening but we got in without a reservation.

Great quality dinner and wonderful staff.

Delicious food and the ambience was just right. The staff pleasant and attentive. Very very central and great place to have a meal. Food

Dined here during my trip to Halifax. I sat at the bar and Peyton was my server and bartender. Peyton provided excellent service and was very friendly. The food and ambience was also perfect! Shout out to the host for also giving a warm greeting on arrival. Ill definitely be back.

Everything was excellent except the pasta portions were small. We don t want waste or overstuffing ourselves, but for the price we also don t want to leave not being full

We loved it here! Delicious food (especially the Pedoci mussels) and great service. Hope to come again soon!

Delicious food, good service and a beautiful ambience. The food was a little pricey for the portions but enjoyable.

Wow! Out server Lauren made our night, date night couldn t have been more fun, great service as well as good times, ask for Lauren if you can, WOW ! BOOM!

not sure what all the fuss is about !

Three of us came in without a reservation; there was no table available, so we were seated at the bar. We received excellent service from the bartender, and he made some great recommendations for food and drinks. The food was tasty, and the portions were generous. We took a slice of the chocolate cake to go--absolutely decadent.

Nice food, kid friendly, mid for wait

That were able to accommodate a large party so visiting family and friends could all dine together. The restaurant is beautiful, the service was good and the food was excellent.

food was good server sucks

Food was great, service was okay, great atmosphere.

All food for the other 3 in the 4 was great. My husband had the ravioli and it was the smallest amount I ever saw for an entree. Less than half the bowl!

Very small portion of food. A family of 3 and 1 10 year old, we all had a pasta dish. Very small portions. We had 3 bites and were done. We left hungry ! I wish I took photos .. What a waste of money.

The food was incredible - the tortellini al prosciutto dish was a little smaller than expected but it was delicious. My comrade was also celebrating his birthday that day with the gnocchi al funghi, so we also splurged and got dessert, which I would argue was better than supper (which was already tough to beat). The peach bourbon cheesecake was some of the best hes had (and he has a refined palate), and my cake reminded me of one of my favourite trifles. The berry cake (the name illudes me now) with coulis was exquisite - simultaneously sweet and earthy and tart. We were blown away by our waitress who was sweet, knowledgeable, and attentive. We had such a good time - Im not sure if there was ever a moment we werent smiling, raving about the food, or laughing; so, many thanks to all the staff for facilitating such an amazing experience. (The mushroom lamps on the tables were my personal favourite touch in the whole restaurant. I love foraging for chanterelles and it helped me feel right at home. The candle on his cheesecake was the sweetest touch!) We could not have asked for a better location, for better service, or for a better meal for a day as important to us as this. La Frasca is, without a doubt, a place of magic, joy, and sophistication. Parking: Like most of Downtown Halifax, drivers will spend time trying to find a parking garage or cursing as they find a spot to parallel park along the sidewalk. This is not the restaurants fault but the sad reality of the public infrastructure in the downtown core. My advice: take the bus, especially if you plan on having a few wobbly-pops.

Excellent food, but it is a little noisy in the well-filled restaurant.

Our server MEGHAN was excellent!! She was so accommodating to our needs and preferences and really knew her stuff! Great atmosphere and even better service

Absolutely great pasta, nicely decorated, great staff and service 10/10 Dietary restrictions: Accommodated nut allergies extremely easily and well communicated. Greatly appreciated as we have one with anaphylactic allergies. Kid-friendliness: Accommodated nut allergies for children easily and confidently.

I have had the best carpaccio in my life here; it tasted heavenly. The linguine, however, was a bit salty for my taste. I love how they change their menu every season. There is more selection for entrees compared to main dishes. Definitely will go back here not just because of the good food but also great ambience!

Enjoyed a fantastic dinner here during my visit to Halifax. The ambiance was so unique, loved the light fixtures!

We re huge pasta fans. We ve seen many of the world excellent restaurants and say without any hesitation that this place makes among the very best home made pastas we had. Service was good, everything we ordered was awesome. A restaurant not to forget.

Phenomenal gem in the heart of Halifax! The food was somehow completely authentic and elevated at the same time. Everything we had was great. The service was impeccable (thank you, Toni!) and the ambience was just the thing to unwind after a long day. Highly recommend visiting. Dietary restrictions: Very good about honoring allergies and diet restrictions. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcomed!

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Excellent staff. All FIVE Stars.

Excellent restaurant that gives very high quality food at a price just a shade lower than other upper end restaurants. Best value in the city. It is very similar to Bicyle Thief. R&R salad, arancini, and tenderloin are great. Highly recommend. Get a reservation. Usually a day or two in advance is enough. Enjoy! You wont regret this choice.

This was recommended by someone who lives in Halifax and I will say that it was the best place I tried during my stay. I ordered the lobster risotto and a glass of wine. The rest of my party ordered various pastas and fish as well as a crème brûlée. Everything was perfect from the food to the service to the ambience. Highly recommend!

Very atmospheric restaurant, food taste good, a great experience

The place exceeded my expectations. Everything was absolutely fabulous. The food and service was great! We did not feel rushed through our meal.

Made a reservation for 10 that changed to 7 and all was accommodated without a hitch. The food is excellent as was the service (thank you Ava for being extra kind and helping out our mom with menu options). It was a wee bit hard to chat with everyone at our table but maybe that was old ears. We celebrated my sisters 60th and all plan to return again. Ava was a rock star!

Any restaurant owned by these folks is fantastic. Been coming here for years and will continue to come.

Impeccable service, the food is delicious and the prices are good.

We had an amazing meal and outstanding service. We found the restaurant very loud surprisingly. The service was second to none!

Wanted to love this place after reading reviews and seeing all the yummy pictures. Brought my wife here for our 16th Anniversary as we were in town for a work meeting as well. Started off well with fresh focaccia and some cocktails. Old Fashioned was ok, having had many from around the world. Appetizers were next level good, we had the Arancini was great, but the Burrata with Lobster was out of this world! During this entire time we noticed the couple beside us must have been parents of a staff member, who knows but they drew a ton of attention from not only our waiter but others as well and this is what lead to the poor experience. Our mains were brought out and no check in to see how things were until 30 min later when we were done. At which time I explained to her that my steak was not cooked as requested. She had said if I had known I would have made it right . Well you never checked in on us as you were clearly preoccupied with the couple beside us. I explained that my filet was overcooked but it s ok I still enjoyed it none the less. Order desert, which came but waited another 15 min for my coffee at which point it was brought out and was told sorry for the wait we made you a fresh cup, which would be fine but needed to wait another almost 10 min for Milk and Sugar and yet again no spoon. This was noted as our anniversary occasion, which was verified and asked again when we got there yet nothing was really done other than secluded (bar counter) seating. Might have been 5 stars after the starters but between the poor cook on the $50 filet and lack of service, I would say the rating I gave is fair. Overall just disappointed considering the reviews and price tag!

Caught up with an old friend passing through town, spur of the moment meal. Had no reservation, maître D still made it work which I greatly appreciated. Had the Seabass and my friend had the Ragu. Both exceptional. Service was efficient and unobtrusive. Again, greatly appreciated. Thank you La Frasca for making an impromptu stop a memorable one.

Such a great experience. Food was unbelievable. Service was next level. Lady serving us gave us recommendations for the rest of our stay.

It was a bit loud, but that didn t take away from the food, drinks, and service. The food was so amazing. That ragú is on par if not better than what we had in Italy!

Everything was really delicious! Fast and great service.

Appetizers and mains were good, but the chocolate cake was amazing. Overall very good food with great service.

Lauren was our server, fantastic service, great attention to details, and she/her had a great sense of humor. The food was amazing. We had drinks to start, I had the Fathers day bourbon, it was one of the best drinks I have had in a long time. I would call it the 3 leg bourbon. Ask Lauren about the name when you order, she will laugh, I hope. We will be coming back.

The carpaccio and house made fettuccine were both incredible.

Travel to beautiful Italy. This is probably one of the best restaurants I have ever visited. Especially for this money. Great cozy atmosphere, very beautiful stylish design in a dim soft lighting. Probably the only place where I wanted to take a photo of the toilet to show how cool it is. Very pleasant in conversation employees. Diverse range of alcohol for the bar and cocktails (I know a little about this, home bar is my hobby). I really liked the fact that you can taste the drink before ordering a portion. This is available in some places, but I havent come across it often in all the places that I visited. We ordered Pappardelle alla lepre(Rabbit pasta) & Special dish(Feature pasta). And for drink Bombetta beer & Pinot Noir wine. As you can see on photos, we tried a couple of different wines before that one. And food and beverages were very-very-very tasty. Yes, I mean it. With my desire to constantly find new places to visit and eat, I now have a definite favorite in this city for important events like Christmas Day or a romantic evening. Highly recommend... no.. Must have.

Went for a dinner with a friend at 7.30 on a Friday. It was moderately crowded. Became almost full within an hour. It is a very decent place in terms quality and size of portions. I ordered the chicken valley, and I surely recommend it as a full nutritious and delicious dinner dish. The waiters were responsive and very helpful and pleasant. The vibe was beautifully vibrant and the creme brulee is definitely a must. Highly recommended!

Emma was an amazing server and provided us with excellent service! Thank you so much!!

The staff are always phenomenal, as is the food. La Frasca is always my go to special occasion spot because it s guaranteed to be great!

The service is good, and the food is perfect.

I visited this restaurant a couple months ago and had quite unpleasant experience. The whole time we were dining there were rats running around On the floor and it was really quite offputting. Mentioned to the waiter, and nothing was done to help us. Really wouldnt recommend this restaurant until they get this figured out.

We did not have any food. Just a glass of wine.

Food was delicious, staff were amazing and very accommodating. I have severe food allergies and they were able to accommodate them and were incredibly kind about doing so, didnt make me feel bad for needing alterations. All our food was cooked and prepared perfectly, 2 appies, 2 mains and 2 drinks all made masterfully. Will happily be returning in the future. Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating with food allergies and dietary restrictions

Food was not hot; wasn t busy (4pm) so no excuse. Went for burger week and was disappointed.

Love La Frasca! Was my parents first time and they loved it.

I m off to Italy next month, so while on an educational in Halifax my coworker told me how this is one of her favourite spots! I definitely see why! The atmosphere was wonderful, and even though someone decided to cause a drunken scene, the staff dealt with the situation in a very calm manner. We had starters and mains but there was so much food, we were unable to try desert. Next time! My coworker was even able to customize her tortellini dish as it was a favourite of hers no longer on the menu. I actually wished I had gotten the same hers was that good! This place really has made me more excited for my trip to Italy! Highly recommend

An Italian friend said it was the only place in town he trusts to make Italian food other than his mother. I was not disappointed.

I went with a friend last night (my first visit, not hers) Dinner was excellent. Our waitress was fantastic, she dealt with an issue we had very professionally understanding and kind. We had lasagna and the ravioli, and salads and finished off with a scoop of gelato. It was all very good and worth a visit back.

We were four people out before a concert. The food was excellent, there was much variety on the menu. Portion sizes were generous. As seniors we could have easily each had a soup. And shared a pasta. The bursts salad was so flavourful, and the gnocchi were light and perfectly cooked.

Excellent food, prices are high but not unreasonable

One of the best meals we ve had. Scallops to start with the duck confit. Fabulous! Our other meal was the trio of crostini with the chicken. Again just wonderful. Our server Emma was perfect. We will return. Food

Went here for my birthday on a Friday night. My husband had accidentally booked a table at the wrong restaurant, but the staff were great and found us a table. Got to wait at the bar and try a couple of the cocktails while we waited, dont overlook the bar menu here. Food was delicious too! Highly recommend this place.

The attention of the guys at the bar was excellent. Good drinks, the pizzas are delicious. Good Irish coffee is flamed everywhere. not here . Ill be back fore sure.

Great Italian food with good service

I went for dinner at La Frasca last night. The gnocci with the lobster and the calamari was amazing. Our server, i think her name was Elizabeth, was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond. Cant wait to be back.

I will write a review every single time I come here!!!! By far my favourite restaurant in Halifax. My partner and I have been coming here for the last three years and we re always remembered by staff, and if we re there for a special occasion it always feels celebrated by everyone. We go every year for Valentine s Day and even though it s super busy (rightly so) our server always ensures we have an incredible experience. Emma was our server last night and she was the sweetest, most attentive person ever! Thank you La Frasca team for being so amazing!!!

This is mine and my husbands tried and true higher end dining spot. Every single time we go we have an amazing time and the food is great. I personally think that is what should be considered when reviewing. Does it meet your 5/5 rating every time you go? The atmosphere is lively but classic, food is cooked to perfection, drinks are yummy, and desserts are a must. There is a reason you typically need a reservation for this spot!

This is one of the best italian restaurants in halifax. The food was amazing, the service was also very good. It is a perfect spot for a datenight with great ambience and food. Vegetarian options: You can modify or ask them to remove meat or seafood from the original dish.

Tastes good Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Will ask about dietary restrictions Parking: There is a parking garage next to the mall

Must visit

The food was good. Although if Im ordering pasta, I usually expect to be offered fresh cracked black pepper, which was not. On further inspection of the photo I took, I can actually see a hair in my food (front left) that I missed at the restaurant. Knowing that I ate that hair is making me change my review from a 4 to a 3.

The food here is always amazing. Tonight, we ate the lamb with smoked mushroom risotto. The lamb was perfectly cooked, moist and tender, and the risotto was incredible. There was just the right amount of smoke flavour in the mushrooms, and the risotto was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The arancini is always great here, the beef carpaccio was excellent, and the server recommended dessert of bread pudding was incredible also. I need to give a special shoutout to our server (her name might be Elizabeth, it says that on the receipt, but I didnt catch her name from her). This place was busy on Saturday night, and Ive pretty much resolved myself to expect poor, or at least slow service when a restaurant is busy. Elizabeth was absolutely amazing at keeping our water glasses full, and checking back in at the right times to see if we needed anything else, and brought the bill in good time when I requested it. So many times lately Ive waited 20 or 25 minutes for a bill after finishing dessert, when I just want to leave, so between keeping the water full (I drink a LOT of water while I eat) and not taking forever with the bill, this made a huge positive impact on my experience at La Frasca. She is one of the best servers around anywhere!!

Great food, service and atmosphere. The calamari is our favourite!

The place was really nice , great ambiance. And best quality Italian food. Vegetarian options: Limited vegetarian options but everything was customizable Food : 5/5 |

So I have the opportunity to go to La Fresca tonight for a dinner with some friends. I decide to try their special the tortellini word of advice - caution it taste like cat food. The consistency is like cat food. It is not powerful in flavor, except with the cheese, the prosciutto was disgusting. what helped the evening was the quality of service by the service lady we had who was phenomenal. the atmosphere of the restaurant is dark, small and cramped, but it does provide for that intimate setting if you wish, but it is very very loud in there .

La Fresca has become THE restaurant for my husband and I. The food has always been Delicious! The staff is always amazing. We are always planning our next meal there and looking forward to the visit.

Very good food, it was a busy day so cant comment on the service.

We always enjoy our time at La Frasca!

This place is a no-fail. Great take on Italian cuisine. Highly recommend.

We recently dined at Fresca Restaurant in Halifax and had an exceptional experience. Our server, Cameron, truly elevated our evening with her outstanding service. She was not only attentive and efficient but also exceptionally sweet. The food was delicious, the ambiance was just great! We highly recommend Fresca, and if you have the chance, ask for Cameron shes the best!

Ive been at this place in summer time, food was excellent, service 10 out of 10. Completely different experience this time. I ordered the same dishes and it was really basic, had no taste. Waiter barely paid attention to us expect for when the check arrived. But on top of everything, free rats running in the diner room ? I told the waiter and he didn t do anything like it was a casual thing to see in a restaurant. Maybe because we aren t from here but i mean its pretty unsanitary

Incredible food & hospitality, hands down my favourite restaurant in Halifax

Great food and wonderful service

Had a wonderful meal, really friendly staff

Was there on Thursday, had a great time! The risotto balls are my all time favorite

Great food and service!

Had my anniversary here and everything was perfect. The food was amazing, the atmosphere is very romantic with candles and semi-private booths. Would highly recommend if you re looking for a nice place to have a delicious dinner

Best mussels in the city hands down! Staff were incredible and so was the atmosphere! 10/10 recommend!

Very cozy atmosphere for dinner. Our server was great and very attentive! The arancini balls were very good as were our entrees. I had the scallop pasta and they were seared perfectly. My wife had the cacio e pepe and was very happy with her choice. We shared the white chocolate crème brûlée and it was excellent. We paired our meal with the Barbera, it was on point!

Had an amazing dinner last night, the best service & pasta I ve had in Halifax

Beautifully decorated. Top notch service and superb food!

I have frequented LaFracsa dozens and dozens of times since it opened. I go back because the menu has so many great choices, the restaurant atmosphere is fun and laid back, the food is delicious and the service never disappoints.

Have been several times before. Always a good experience. Last visit (a birthday celebration) was just not good. When we arrived, our reservation (despite being on my phone/email confirmation) was not on their system. They still found a table for us (thank you) after some time. The server was informed it was a birthday dinner and this was also highlighted on the reservation. The food arrived and we were asked how the food was. My husband did say he found the food a tad peppery/spicy. The manager or whomever did seem taken aback. Needless to say, there was no birthday celebration (we watched others celebrate). I guess they forget about us. We won t be back.

Best restaurant to go for dinner. Do advanced booking before you go there. Good atmosphere and delicious test.

One of the best meals Ive had in a really long time. Worth every penny.

A very nice restaurant with excellent food and great atmosphere. The service is great and foods are always tasty.

Lovely, they accommodated me with a vegan option - plate of roast seasonal veg

Awesome place with great food and service.

I see someone else had a recent bad birthday celebration experience here. We unfortunately also had a not so great experience. We did not have a reservation, but arrived very early (before 5 on a Tuesday) and so there wasnt a problem seating us. Unfortunately even though there were plenty of open tables, they sat the two of us right by the server station. We ordered a bottle of wine and I think our server came over three times to see if we were ready to order (seemed like she was in a hurry) in the span of about 15 minutes. After ordering, our food came really fast - but my order was incorrect. So my husband had to eat his lasagna (which was delicious btw) by himself. We were assured that my tagliatelle would be just a couple of minutes. It wasnt. When it did arrive, it was nothing special and my husband was almost done eating. In fact, the whole experience was nothing special due to all of these factors adding up. Also, when we arrived, my husband told one of the servers that it was my birthday and asked if they did anything special like putting a candle on a piece of cake. He said that no, we dont do anything for birthdays here. I guess they must have felt bad about the food mix-up because the manager? owner? brought over two lemon drop drinks. But for a bill that was over $200 for two people (with the tip), that most certainly did not make up for what was supposed to be a special occasion.

Delicious pasta with fresh seafood. Generous portions with reasonable prices and friendly service. Would highly recommend the lobster risotto and seafood linguine. Only complaint is that the tip option on the machine started at 18% for a group of 4 rather than 15%.

It was great! Our waitress was very attentive and professional.

Loved the old school Italian family style food.

This is definitely one of our favorite places when we are in Halifax. Really good wine list, and the service is always great... We sat at the bar for a glass of wine and a snack. Our bartender was great!! Food : 4/5

Wow, where do I start. Was given a recommendation to go there and it didnt disappoint. The ambience was incredible, beautifully decorated, warm and welcoming. The place was bustling on a Monday night. Our server... Elizabeth, aka Beth was so welcoming and accommodating through the entire evening with a smile. She is a true pleasure and anyone would love to have her as an employee or friend. She made our night. The food was incredible whether it be appetizers or meals. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious food and amazing service!

If I lived here, this would be my favorite place! Great Italian food!

I really enjoyed the food here. I m going to be dreaming of the linguine ai fruitti de mare for a really long time. The creme brûlée was delicious as well. The sauce for the linguine was so rich.

Food was great, service excellent. Definitely on our list of favorite restaurants in Halifax.

A very special date place

Food is always enjoyable. The service can be a little hit or miss: the staff are always pleasant of course but you end up waiting for their attention a lot of the time (e.g., your drinks arrive half way through the sitting, or the pepper mill doesnt come to the table until youve almost finished your meal). Staffing level issues?

Food

Authentic taste, excellent service. Tasty vino Food

Excellent resto

One of the best Italian restaurants I have eaten outside of Italy

A delicious Italian meal.

We found La Fresca Cibi & Vini to be an authentic and exceptional taste of Italy in Halifax. When every bite is an experience, you know the kitchen is on its game. Our server (Elizabeth) expertly navigated us through the dinner & dessert menu and was delightful in every way. Tutto delizioso, Grazie!

Excellent food Dietary restrictions: They made a special meal with not even a fuss Food : 5/5 |

My husband and I had a fabulous meal at La Frasca this evening. Our waitress was lovely and the food exquisite! I was happy to see my favourite Lamp shank was on the menu and it did not disappoint. We ll definitely be going back soon!

great food but boy HOWDY is it LOUD in here, plus the meals are a touch pricey for the portion size. sooo good though. also fantastic seasonal drinks. Food

Chloe gave excellent friendly & exceptional service. As did the maître d Ian. Highly recommended

One of the best restaurants we ve been to in ages. The ambiance was beautiful and romantic, loved the back ground music. The lobster risotto was out of this world! Such a big portion with chunks of lobster and the smokiness from the sauce wow! The burrata salad was so tasty - my only complaint would be that there was a bit more burrata. Other than that, perfection. Oh and our server, Elizabeth was wonderful with such a warm smile!

We had a great time at La Fresca Cibi and everything we ordered was a tasty hit. Can t wait to go back again.

Always enjoy this spot, high-end Italian food, and a semi formal atmosphere. The only minor takeaway is that conversations can be difficult as it can be quite loud. Our two teenage girls always find something they enjoy. One of our favorites in Halifax.

The food was *chefs kiss* Rich, and the taste was great! We had the homemade tortellini(AMAZING), burger (messy but had great ingredients), seafood soup (we love soup, and this was the best soup weve had this week!!), puff pastry (beautiful presentation)and Carne pizza and everything was practically licked off the plate!! The cocktails were made very well and with care! And dont forget to get a scoop of Gelato before you leave, you wont regret it, especially the brown butter flavor!! Atmosphere was warm, there was a lot of clamoring, but it was Saturday night which is understandable! One of the few later places to be able to get food, which is important to us (open until 11) Our server Toni was attentive, genuine, kind and had experience with the menu which gave us a lot of trust in her for recommendations! Thank you for making our experience here enjoyable :) First time here, and it definitely wont be our last! Cant wait to try the rest of the menu!

One of the best places for italian in the city. I have tried many things on the menu and I am impressed every time. Would absolutely recommend starting any meal with the mussels.

We had a great evening here last night. Cozy, warm space and the bartenders were excellent, helping us choose a great bottle of wine before we headed to our table. If youre a mushroom lover, the tagliatelle al fungi is an absolute must. We adored it.

Well, where do I begin. Both the front of the house and back of the house absolutely shone. We were warmly greeted, and the wonderful atmosphere set the stage for a wonderful dining experience. We were told that every dish offered could be customized and to let them know if we had any allergies or concerns or questions. From the amazing appetizers to the final desert dishes it was amazing. Thank you for an wonderful dining experience.

La Frasca was great. Service was good. My desserts were delicious. I will return.

Great bartenders

Everything was perfect. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. If you are looking for a nice restaurant while staying in Halifax, this is the place!

Delicious food, fast and friendly service.

Real Italian place in Halifax. A pleasant discovery. Well done

Food was not that good or at less the burger I had was not.. the server is good and the guy was vary friendly.. I wont go back tho as the prices are way to high for the food personnel

Everything was fine, but it was a little bit noisy for me.

Excellent. Everything deserve 5

This is a really nice place with loads of ambience. The only down side is that if the place is crowded, you have to yell at your table mate to be heard. Its very noisy! The food is excellent! Well prepared and very tasty. I noticed that the glasses of wine on the menu were only 5 oz glasses. Not much more than a wine tasting size. The server offered me an 8 oz glass that wasnt on the menu, so I agreed. At bill time I noticed that the wine was $25 for an 8 oz glass of basic Chianti, I was a bit shocked, but I guess I asked for it. Lol! Beware on that one. All in all, a good experience.

Awesome place for dinner! Great service, excellent food and a nice atmosphere. We showed up without a reservation on a busy Saturday night and they were VERY accommodating! The food was simply perfect! We had a great time sitting at the bar chatting with Monty and John; they really made us feel welcome and we had some great conversation! We will definitely be returning!

Incredible visit we had.... Fantastic service, amazing food, great staff Food

Amazing food and service. Always a little loud

Wonderful meal - food was excellent, and our server was lovely. We were in Halifax for a few days and I had a craving for Italian food and it was the perfect choice. Will definitely be back next time I m in town!

1st time the food was good and would go back again when Im once again in Halifax, Canada. Vegetarian options: Ask if anyone at the table was vegetarian and gave at the top of head all the menus that would be enjoyable for anyone who is a vegetarian I had the lamb chops they were excellent. Dietary restrictions: Ask if anyone at the table had any allergies which were notified and was made suggestions on certain foods that had nuts Seafood shellfish Tomatoes Etc

The food is wonderful.

Food of very good quality and in good quantity. The prices are reasonable.

I wanted to pick somewhere special for my girlfriends birthday and I definitely made the right choice! I had the scallop linguine, and I can say without a doubt they were the most perfectly prepared scallops I have ever had and probably ever will have. My girlfriend and her brother loved their meals as well, they were all perfect! Julie (I believe) was fantastic! Very quick and her wine and menu recommendations were spot on. Ian (who I believe was the manager) came over to speak to us after the meal. He was very friendly, but also extremely professional. Something you dont really see much these days, especially in Ontario. When we return to Halifax in the future, La Frasca will be the first place we come to eat!

A truly italian experience from the ambiance and decor, to the incredible food selection. Best to go with a bunch of people and order different appeitizer and main courses to share - italian style! Key Lime Pie was yummy

Just a couple of drinks and a pizza on the street. Couldnt have been nicer.

The tastiest food I ve had in awhile. Everything 5 stars. A pleasure to meet the manager who came over to our table to greet us. Definitely recommend La Frasca!

The Halibut was AMAZING.

Elizabeth was the best server we have ever had, she made our entire experience! She recommended the arinchini and lobster risotto which were phenomenal! We will definitely be back!

Unfortunately extremely loud. The food and service is great...

La Fresca Cibi is great. With a delayed flight and a long day, Ian the manager moved our reservation to accommodate a very late arrival for a birthday dinner. Cameron, our server, was delightful, engaging, and a treat. Let s not forget the food and drink! The restaurant s new cocktail menu shows a nice width and breadth of drinks, including an array of classics. The wine list is approachable and runs the gamut for all noses and price points. Every dish we tried was perfectly done. I eat out often and won t review a place which fails to impress. I was impressed here: the scallop pasta was perfection; the mussels order perfectly done in a rustic tomato sauce; bread amazing; lobster gnocchi fluffy and flavourful; pizza perfect; and the creme brûlée very well done. We ve been visiting Halifax for years and only just discovered this gem! If you re looking for a warm atmosphere, great staff, and delicious, classic Italian cuisine you will not be disappointed!

Excellent food and value. Bar staff were great too

Delicious and friendly

Had dinner with our good friends and family and it was delicious! The services was great. Very attentive and helpful. Everyone loved their meals. Dietary restrictions: Accommodated a gluten allergy.

When visiting Halifax, this is one of our go to restaurants. Food and service is outstanding! Highly recommend!

So disappointed. Crostini appetizer was Luke warm and bland, wine glasses and cutlery were dirty, both our entrees were just ok, with the scallops being the best of anything (scallop linguini and rabbit pasta). Certainly expect more from the Bertossi Group. The quality was not good for the price.

Great food and drinks!

I have been to this restaurant three times, most recently on October 13th to celebrate my birthday. The service attitude is extremely excellent, which shows the efforts of the restaurant management team and the orderly and decent service experience. The halibut is very delicious, the salmon is also great, be sure to try their pasta and pizza which are equally good. They are a very good and well-trained restaurant, providing pre-meal bread, filling water without request, ensuring customers dining experience at all times, and entree plates always being kept warm. At the same time, their desserts are also excellent. If you want to celebrate an important day or have a small gathering with friends or relatives, be sure to choose this restaurant. They will bring you extremely good service and dining experience.

Very pleasant setting, subdued atmosphere, impeccable and friendly service. The dishes were OK. On the other hand, a real concern about the desserts which do not taste like good chocolate... In the blind test, it was impossible to smell the chocolate in the torte al cioccolato, nor the white chocolate in the crème brulée. Damage. FYI the cheapest glass of wine is still $17..

The food was incredible and the staff was very happy (They are so nice ) I went with my brothers and this restaurant has an authentic Italian food 10/10 . I ll be back

Stumbled into this place on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised. Easily some of the best Italian Ive had combined with a well curated atmosphere and good service! My only complaint was the embarrassingly small shell fish, the clams and mussels were SO tiny I started laughing

Came here for my birthday celebration and right off the bat they accommodated us and sat us 20 minutes early. We sat at a cozy corner table and had excellent service. Food came out fast and tasted fantastic. They even packaged my leftovers for me. At the end, our server surprised us with a free sorbet dessert! Overall great experience and would definitely recommend.

Amazing food, great staff who were comfortable to make recommendations both on their menu and local attractions!

John the Bartender was great! We came back the next day!

I loved the place itself and the ambiance. Service was impeccable, however, I must say that during dinner time it gets bit loud. I wish the atmosphere was more elegant and quiet as having a conversation with your loved one may be bit hard at times. Other than that we have had great time for our anniversary and food was amazing!

Exceptional in all ways! A must on your dining list.

Busy yet romantic Italian fine dining. Welcoming staff, great pasta! Veggie Lasagna was very good.

Had a great time on a weeknight at La Frasca. Was able to make a reservation on short notice. The food was quite good. My group tried the Salumi Board, Paparadelle alla Lepre, Mezzi Rigatoni con Salsiccia (gluten-free),Lasagne con la Zucca, Salmone Atlantico, and the Muscovy Duck Confit. Everyone was satisfied with their meals. The service at times was a little slow but nothing egregious. Vegetarian options: A few good vegetarian options and can modify dishes to be vegetarian upon request. Dietary restrictions: Lots of good gluten-free options. Many options for celiac diners, they have gluten-free pasta and several other entrees are gluten-free or can be modified to be so.

Just try it, you will always go back. The management team are pros, staff are great, and the food is PERFECT. Food

So, I tried out La Frascas appetizers, and wow, each bite was like a flavor explosion in the best way possible! The variety they offer is seriously top-notch. The person waiting on us was a total gem smiling and super friendly the whole time. Only thing, though, the place could use a bit more lighting to set the mood better. But overall, La Frasca is a must-visit for foodies craving tasty dishes and a friendly vibe! Cant wait to go back for more!

Second time there after our first bad experience. They were very genuine and concerned about our first experience. We were given a $50 gift card and the food was so much better. We started with GF bread, butter and garlic shrimp. My wife ordered their valley chicken and I ordered the lamb shank. I couldnt stop eating! The flavours made sense in each bite. The lamb was very tender and the chicken was seasoned perfect. Dessert was also very good! Creme Brule and Gelato for the win. Im glad we went back to have a better opinion of this amazing restaurant Dietary restrictions: GF pasta and other dishes can be made GF

Cant recommend this restaurant more highly. Food and drinks are delicious and service is excellent. They are very accommodating of dietary preferences and always happy to customize their food for guests. Consistent high quality and fresh ingredients.

We live the atmosphere and the food. I require to eat celiac safe gluten free meals. They are always excellent at accommodating. Parking is available at the mall parking lot

Celebrating a birthday and retirement we had a reservation booked for 6pm on December 15. The restaurant was super busy, Friday evening, and quite loud. We asked if we could be moved as we could barely hear one another talk at the table they sat us at. Not only did they move us, without issue, the wait staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful night. The service was phenomenal, our waitresses were amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had risotto balls, lasagna, roasted chicken and a mouthwatering crème brûlée . The wine was superb with a lovely and eclectic wine list. Cannot wait to return!!

Food was pretty good - the noodles were a little overcooked, but other than that it was delicious. However, the quality food didn t seem to match the high prices. The atmosphere was loud, which made it harder to have a conversation without raising your voice.

Liz was the best server!! The service was amazing and very quick. Everything was so delicious. I d totally recommend to anyone!