Rinaldo's in Halifax

2186 Windsor St, Halifax, NS B3K 5B8, Canada

★★★★☆
(849 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant American restaurant

About

Warm, laid-back Italian-American pick offering classic pasta & salad alongside burgers & breakfast.

Website
rinaldos.ca
Address
2186 Windsor St, Halifax, NS B3K 5B8, Canada
Plus Code
MC23+2V Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4–10 PM
Wednesday
4–10 PM
Thursday
4–10 PM
Friday
4–10 PM
Saturday
4–10 PM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
849 reviews

Most Mentioned

mozza sticks (22) chicken parm (16) brunch (13) cauliflower (11) cannoli (11) meatball sub (7) deep dish pizza (7) garlic fingers (6) hero (6) boston cream (5)
5 stars
559
4 stars
150
3 stars
67
2 stars
23
1 stars
50
November 16, 2024

We got there at 6 and didn’t get our food until 7:10… absolutely ridiculous. We had tickets to a show at 7:30 that we would’ve missed if we didn’t devour our food in 10min and then beg the waiter to give us our bill. if you’re going here and then planning to do other things afterwards make sure to take into consideration that you’re gonna need AT LEAST 2hrs, or 2.5hrs if you’re a bigger party (we were 3 people) also this wasn’t the first time this happened. I came here for my birthday last year with a bigger party and it took over an hour for our food as well. I thought there efficiency would be better this time because it was a smaller group but nope. Will not be coming back here ever again.

★★★★★
October 7, 2024

If you want authentic Italian grub in a New York Italian style restaurant this is your place. Food is top notch and portions are big. Varied menu. Service is fantastic. I've been there around 5 times. Have had their pizzas, apps, pasta, and chicken Parm. All 5/5.

★★★★
September 17, 2024

We Had a fabulous meal there tonight of lasagna and chicken parm. Our waiter was fast, funny, courteous & awesome: Julien!! We’ll be back!!

★★★★★
July 4, 2024

Thoroughly loved the Brussels sprouts and drinks!!! This place is known for its food and it did not disappoint. We had a wonderful server - didn’t catch her name - who is from the same place we are in Ontario. She was great and sent us off with a special treat - their highly raved cannoli!!

★★★★★
June 2, 2024

Great dinner and service. I loved their Ceasar salad and deep dish pizza. Pasta was fresh and very tasty.

★★★★★
March 11, 2024

Went here for a dinner with a friend on a weekday and it did get quite busy. Fortunately we had made a prior reservation online. Our server Aastha was super nice and suggested us one of the available beers to start. It was really great and quite strong! We then proceeded to have the Spicy Cauliflower and the Italian Fries. Both of which were good and the fires came with Garlic Mayo. The spicy cauliflower was nothing like the kind I’ve had so far in Halifax and easily sits at the top of my list. That’s something I know I’ll order every time I go back here. For the mains, we ordered a Cheese Detroit Deep Dish Pizza with few custom toppings. It was really great. The cheese was fresh and the entire base was quite fluffy. It did take them quite a while to get this out but no compromises on the taste front. We also got a Strawberry Shortcake for dessert and my goodness it was heavenly.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Friend and I came in for brunch around 2pm on a Sunday. We we're given a friendly greeting and my friend asked about a fruit like bowl by the front bar. Waitress told us about it and we ordered some, and it was very light and refreshing. I ordered the benny, since the Philly steak sandwich was a special, they don't always have. My friend ordered a full breakfast of sausage, eggs, toast, beans and other stuff. The place was going steady, for a late Sunday brunch, and we waited maybe 30 minutes or more before we began to wonder. My friend checked in and they said it takes about 30-40 minutes; I guess they just have the one cook on some quieter days, and it has to do with different food components and how it's cooked up. Must take longer that way with one person. So while you can be waiting a fair while, the food is often amazing. My roast potatoes were so hot I had to let them cool. The hollandaise sauce was very nice. My friends sausage had a very fresh fennel flavor that made her happy right away. I would recommend this place, as the food is always amazing. *** Updating my most recent visit, Sunday Jan 28th. The Elvis was very good, with an amazing peanut butter mouse! The bacon was very crispy. If I got it again I'd ask for softer cooked bacon. But quite a treat, and so was the nutella Italian style doughnut. The server so super friendly!

★★★★★
June 8, 2022

Our server was wonderful to begin with. I wish I could describe how good our pizzas were, trust me, just go there and eat one. It was not an easy choice of which to choose. The dough was definitely the star, the toppings were delicious, in a very quaint, romantic, when the lights got dimmed ambiance. We will be back for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Best Pizza Place in Halifax. Must try

December 19, 2024

Hi I request everyone to make sure the food is fresh before eating at Rinaldo because I worked there for a year and I have seen every time they serve stale food and especially those two guys are making pizza never wash their hands after coming from the washroom. Rinaldo always serves stale and rotten food to the customer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Amazing all around.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Always consistently delicious. Love all the specials

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

We went on a Wednesday night. Probably had 3-4 other tables. The service was painful. Slow, didn t bring things requested. At the end of the meal we asked for the bill and waiting 20+ mins for them to return and settle up. Can understand this type of thing in a jammed night with a full house, but with hardly anybody there, it was painful. Food was great though!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Highly enjoy the pizza specials. Sandwiches are always a favourite as well.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Took my dad and family there for birthday dinner. Server was very busy with almost a full restaurant by himself but managed it all beautifully. Food was also great as always!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great stop, cozy classic vibes. We had the special of the week with some fantastic mozzarella sticks, would recommend!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best Specials Every Week.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had a dinner with my daughter. It was our first time at Rinaldo s restaurant. We spent a good time, the food is delicious, the ambiance is great and the service very professional. I highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Everything was delicious and our waiter was perfect! 10/10 experience!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Had the most Amazing waiter from Paris!!! The food was great and The atmospheric was great! I highly recommend going will be coming back again! Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Perhaps some of best Italian food we have ever eaten; both pizza and pasta dishes!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We will be back! There were 4 of us dining and we all enjoyed our meals in this charming restaurant!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

This place is crazy good, magic, they ve unlocked a new taste dimension. I would eat here every meal if they sold an all inclusive pass.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great environment and food is delicious, Owner is so gentle and so friendly.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Sweet little resto; friendly and attentive staff; the food was absolutely delicious with great twists on old faves and wonderful presentation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The dining experience is enhanced by the great atmosphere, good food, and excellent staff members.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Had tmac pizza and Caesar salad , Both were amazing !

★★
September 22, 2024

The food was mediocre. We started with the mozzarella sticks which were just okay. Same with our mains. The real kicker came when our cannolis arrived. They were so old and tough it took force to break through the pastry. We wont be returning. Our server was nice though.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food was super fresh, and the chicken was crispy

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Lovely and delicious

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Fantastic experience and the best pizza in Halifax by a long shot. Impeccable service and excellent value for the price. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice place to eat, sandwiches were great. I would go back.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Wow we could not say enough great things about our experience at Reinaldo s! We had great food, great service and great drinks. Our server was a cute young lady named Mya and she recommended us to get the Erica pizza and it was delicious! I wanted to save some for lunch and ended up eating the whole thing haha!!! 10/10 would recommend this place, the service was something to write home about.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great waiter . Great pizza

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

great atmosphere, quick service and the food was to die for! Highly recommend :)

August 22, 2024

Well I just found a chunk of glass in the toppings of my pizza so that will be a last time I ever get food from this place

★★★★
August 22, 2024

We were the only ones in the restaurant for the first half hour, only two more people came in and we waited an hour for our food. Too focused on doordash as their priority. Food was delicious. Servers were friendly.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

That pizza!!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Nice area. good seating options. Friendly, energetic staff. Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Always great food. Atmosphere is fantastic. Waitstaff are very attentive and friendly

July 22, 2024

I booked a reservation for brunch as my family was visiting and got a call at 9:30pm the night before we were supose to go for brunch to tell me they had to cancel my reservation because the restaurant was book for the owner birthday party or something along those line. Because they call me so late that did not give me anytime to book another brunh place for the following morning which was a sunday. Which is pretty disappointing.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The owner is really nice and the food is spectacular. Great pizza spot for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This small Italian restaurant was incredible. It was a cozy dining experience with both great service and food. The classic pizza we had was less floppy than a lot of the neopolitan style offerings around Halifax. The crisp crust was delicious, and the sauce, cheese and herbs were incredible. Their take on garlic fingers was also outstanding. It came with a homemade Donaire sauce that was incredible as well. Well definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Simple, delicious italian place. Love it here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food. Not too pricey. Friendly staff. Would definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Always amazed, never disappointed. Such a great locally owned spot. Portions are substantial, upgrades are worth it, the ingredients are delicious and everything is made in house. I highly recommend! Parking: 2 hour free parking is available

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

My first visit was for burger week. Staff were friendly. Curious spot. Might have to try it again sometime before making a call. Unique beer options on tap.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We came in with our two year old recently and the friendly and attentive staff immediately made us feel like we were at home, brought over a colouring book and high chair without even asking. The food was amazing, we got the Pizza Erica and a meatball hero to go. Highly recommend for a pizza night out with the family.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food and staff are always great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Never disappoints, always a good choice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

I cant decide what I loved best about our recent visit to Rinaldos however I guess I only took a photo of the wings. The Detroit style pizza was amazing!

May 22, 2024

We ordered online from the Dutch village location. They did not make the pizza correctly it was missing the toppings I added and the mozzarella sticks were barely cooked the cheese was not even melted. Very disappointed!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great pizza...had the daily special, Chicken Ranch. Good selection of beer and wines. Servers are very friendly. Small dining area which can get a little loud.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Got a sandwich for take out, great price, huge sandwich. Not a long wait at all. Highly recommend if you love sandwich s

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

just decided to drop by to yry this place out had the Caesar salad n garlic gingers it was great. the bartender was great. n friendly will be back ti try ither iteams as whete i just move back to the area from nueva york

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Basically got denied service because I have kids. Went with my young kids to eat early 5pm and was told we couldnt eat there. Staff said they were fully booked, but the place was empty. I had looked online earlier in the day and the earliest booking was at 6pm, so figured they wouldnt be too busy at 5pm if we just walked in. We wouldnt have stayed long anyway (maybe an hour), but they still would not accomodate us. I didnt argue with them or make a fuss, but staff were pretty condescending and didnt make me feel great about being there. Unfortunate, because I will likely take my business elsewhere in the future. Update: Decided to go back since the response to my initial review. Have been happy with the service the last couple times. The food is always good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Just grabbed a slice for lunch. It was Delicious and Ill be back

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I had the cheesy pickle burger during burger bash... BEST. BURGER. EVER.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Omg so good

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Pizza and parm fries were great

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Loved the go getter French Waiter. He doesnt walk, he flies around. Likely doing the work of two people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great experience here! Delicious Italian food, adorable, cozy atmosphere, and great service! What more could you ask for?

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Often come here with friends! So fun and the food is incredible !!!!! Always very busy

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent food, especially the appetizers. Good prices and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent service & atmosphere. The Detroit deep dish and chicken & waffles sunday brunch are my favourites!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent food and the service was great! Will be back

February 22, 2024

The pasta was not what was described in menu .Portion was very little which might have been okay if it was good.The garlic bread with cheese was 5 pizza dough balls with mozzarella on it.The fries with sub looked like what you would see at bottom of deep fryer.The chicken was a decent portion but the tomato sauce tastes like hunts out of the can.Nothing Italian about this meal.Very disappointing.Priced high so we were expecting something of good quality made by a qualified cook.I would not recommend this restaurant.I come from a culinary background and never give reviews but this time I had to.

February 22, 2024

I have went to Rinaldos several times in the past, but always ordered take-out. I highly recommended this spot to many of my friends and decided to make a reservation to dine-in. My friend and I placed our order fairly quickly upon arrival. We waited and watched as tables were filled after our arrival order and receive their food. We were not checked on until 45 minutes after placing our order. I asked the waitress kindly if they forgot to submit our order to the kitchen, she became defensive and I said it is simply a question. She said they are busy and have take-out orders to fill. I said I understand, however, I have watched tables come after us and are eating. Long story short, we never received our food after an hour of sitting there. We were only checked on once after the order was placed and so we left. I have never been treated so poorly in an establishment around Halifax and to receive attitude with one simple question really turned me off of this place. I wont be back and have removed them from social media as I do not support local businesses that treat people poorly. If you are ordering pick up the service is good, but to sit in is another story. There were other mannerisms this waitress displayed throughout the evening towards me, but why bother list them all. My experience is my own so use your own judgement.

February 22, 2024

Iam there for pickup an order for uber eats and waited for 15 minutes . I showed my phone 3 times to girl on front . She didn t even respond single time. This was the worst experience.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Best pizza I have had in Halifax! And the pickle fingers are so special! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza is also great! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

If you can t make it to New York City by dinner time, Rinaldo s will surely fulfill your craving for authentic Italian-American eats. A few friends and I popped in for a late dinner last night to celebrate a birthday. As always, we had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Our server, Aastha, was lovely, personable and attentive. The food was fresh, flavorful and well-executed. We had the opportunity to share a few sandwiches, pizzas, salads and appetizers. The ambiance was comfortable and fun. Highly recommended for an all-around great dining experience in HRM.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

It was our first time dining at Rinaldo s and we are already talking about going back again soon! We split a pizza Salina & festive chicken hero sandwich and both were incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great pizza and nice servers. Service was a little slow (it was busy) but the attitude of the servers more than compensated. The roasted Brussel sprouts we amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Best you can get in HRM. Their heros are bangin and the Detroit crust with fresh topping and crispy cheesy edges are deadly. Also, if you can get into brunch, do it. NOW Tried their special last night The Walter White amazing!! Another trip to rinaldos again recently, Again didnt disappoint. Table right away and we ordered The Trio special Detroit crust and the cauliflower Appy. Amazing and tasty.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Food was delicious, great service, good atmosphere.

January 22, 2024

Terrible wine, bland food and bad service. Do not recommend. Highly recommend Ristorante a Amano if you re looking for decent Italian food and service.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

My husband and I went to Rinaldo s for date night, and we were not disappointed. I loved that they really took their time making the pizza. It came out fresh, absolutely delicious, and the crust was tasty. The service was great. Our server didn t hover but came back often to make sure we had everything we needed.

January 22, 2024

Pizzas were stone cold as if they were made the day before. One pizza sliced. The other, nope!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Permanent pizza eating spot for me and my friends had amazing experience with tasty flavours. Service is really appreciated and I recommend all to visit here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rinaldos is a ristorante of the highest caliber. The food that was served to my table was nothing short of immaculate, to say the least. The cozy vibe and the absolutely incredible service make Rinaldos a must try for Halifax visitors and residents alike.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had their Pizza Alessandro and it was definitely the best pizza I ve ever had - crispy crust, flavourful toppings. Also tried their tasty Italian fries. Will definitely be back to try a pasta dish.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I got the ravioli and it was incredible! Wouldnt mind more cider options. My partner got the chicken Parm sandwich and it was amazing. Delicious Cesar salad

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good pie, not great.

December 22, 2023

Got a pizza, and some apps. Was told it would take a half hour, we showed up on time and waited another half hour in the store. Got our food and it was cold and greasy and had clearly been sitting for quite a while. The pizza just had raw tomatoes and onions thrown on top as an after thought. The cheese on and in everything was fully congealed and we only had a 1-2 minute walk home.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super busy place but so worth the wait! The staff try really hard and do their best. Definitely one of my new favorite spots.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Prizza reel good much luv sauce is the bauce

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

AMAZING food!!! Pizza, burgers, heroes and the ravioli a la vodka are my go to items. Always excited to see what the weekly special is, you won t regret going here! It isnt super fast persay, but you don t care when you taste your food. It comes out excellently prepared, correct temperature and just delicious over all.

December 22, 2023

Overall disappointed. I booked a reservation with my partner for my birthday, the restaurant was so cold my partner didn t take their coat off. My food came out cold but I was to shy to say something to the waitress as I just wanted to leave due to how cold it was inside. I won t be back in the winter for sure!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was absolutely amazing, definitely pricey but well worth it. You can taste the difference in ingredients from other pizza places, and the freshness of the ingredients. Staff was nice and very willing to answer all of our questions with no issues, overall amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for a celebration and a date

December 22, 2023

Very very unprofessional staff .waited 45 minutes for a pickup.Stuff didn t even apologize for the delay.worst service in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is great and the the staff are so nice!!! We had the Sunday Gravy pasta, omg, so delicious, cant wait to try something else!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Caesar salad pizza (a special) is very good, and literallly a salad on crust.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing and cozy place! Perfect for a date! The deep dish pizza is just delicious and great content of beers. Everybody was very friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great staff, fast service, good music and atmosphere, great food and quite reasonably priced. All around fantastic restaurant and have already recommended. There are so many places to eat around the city its hard to go back to the same place twice but well definitely be back here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Two of us went for burger bash and we both loved the food. The RB burger was flavourful and juicy with melty cheese. The onion bun it was served on was soft and tasty as well. The Caesar salad was so good I will be returning in the future just for that! There were homemade croutons, real bacon, homemade dressing, and a fresh lemon wedge. The fries were very good and perfectly salted. We ordered an Alessandro pizza to take home with us and we both agree it s one of the best pizzas we ve ever had. Our server was very friendly and the service was excellent. we can t wait to go again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went for the burger week feature... So good. Ive actually not been that full from a sandwich in awhile. Tasty from every single bite. I did ask for Caesar salad but I got fries. Honestly cant be mad at that. Will be returning here !! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ok we came in with low expectations, its burger week, everywhere is busy. We were getting take out but were given a spot to sit while we waited we were both so glad we did. The atmosphere and service were amazing. We were glad we got to sit and people watch. The staff int3racted with each other and customers with kindness. The food... was served up relatively quick considering its burger week and they were swamped. The RB burger was nothing short of divine. Pure nostalgia. Pure love. The fries were perfect and the best amount to be shared. I cant wait to come back again soon. Also 10/10 my fave burger of the week by far!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome handmade pizza! Rinaldos is a very cozy little restaurant, looks kind of small from the outside but there is delicious food and a good playlist inside.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always amazing service and great food! Never disappoints. Best pizza in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tried for the first time and did takeout. The food was absolutely delicious, great portion sizes, and quick turnaround for pick up. Will definitely be back and will be dining in as well.

December 22, 2023

We have had pizza from Rinaldos in Fairview several times and it s been great. But on Thursday may 13th we hosted some people for dinner and after calling a dozen times to place an order for pick up that went unanswered, we finally got a person to answer. Tried to order a vegan pizza and was told they didn t have it at that location ( although it s on the Fairview menu). Then we ordered a Francesco pizza - literally 5 pieces of asparagus on it and 1 lemon wedge! The Selina pizza had no meatballs on it - so disappointing and a bit embarrassing as we were boasting about how good the pizzas were there. There was only one young guy working there - that might have been the problem in terms of answering the phone and not putting enough ingredients on the pizzas! Just thought you should know! Vegetarian options: Advertised a vegan pizza but was told it wasn t available

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The pasta is amazing. We had a great experience dinning at Rinaldos, definitely will be back!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The Caesar salads were so good!! and i dont think ive ever had a pizza that i have LOVED so much

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went in quickly on a Saturday afternoon, not too packed at all and the area is very small and cute. Staff was very inclusive and the pizza was out of this world! 100/10 would definitely recommend!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Definitely my favourite restaurant around town. Definitely recommend. Great food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Their food was delicious. The customer service was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had dinner there tonight, April 22nd, 2023, for the first time. We asked for Gnocchi to be on the menu when we made our reservations last week, and they did not disappoint us! Wow, is all I can say! The homemade Ricotta Gnocchi was amazing! We will be back! Thank you!

★★★
December 22, 2023

They said takeout would be ready in 25 minutes. Come in 30 minutes later and pay...then realize they havent started making the food yet. Best to avoid this place for takeout if you are in any kind of rush. Still waiting.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best pasta in Halifax. So decadent and good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place, great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Never disappoints.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bustling place on a Sunday evening. Sat at the bar as all tables were full. Main server behind the bar was a complete ditz. Couldnt make change with customers, forgot to enter orders, gave a delivery person the wrong order (seemingly on purpose), ignored the one person sitting at the bar in front of her. Other servers were pleasant and run off their feet. Food was ok. Eggplant parmesan was overcooked and a bit chewy. Caesar salad was quite good. Would go again and try the pizza next time as it looked good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is my buddy s fav place to go when he comes to visit me in the city. For that reason Ronaldo s holds a special place in my heart. Same with the chicken Parm sub. I think what makes this great is the simplicity of the sand which. They re not over killing it with sustenance just a well breaded chicken breast some nice marinara and mozza cheese. The salad is over priced for the size. I don t understand how restaurants get away with this.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent pizza. 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Appropriate servings of bread and cheese.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome pasta and atmosphere. Very pleasant staff.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really, really wanted to enjoy my visit here. However, the wait from the time we placed our order with the server to the time it eventually came out was close to an hour and twenty minutes. That s a long time and wouldn t have been nearly as bad if the server hadn t been as aggressively impolite. In the end, the food was mediocre at best - some overcooked pasta with lukewarm sauce poured on top; the server was antagonistic and snippy and got worse as the time went on - the place didn t seem to be full as there were at least three empty tables in a room that isn t all that large. This was such a terrible experience, and I really wanted to like this place. But, it was a few years ago 2019, I think. I hope things are better and from all the reviews it sounds like our experience was the exception and not the rule.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service. Brought two young kids and they loved it too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had some fantastic pizzas and a terrific pesto chicken sandwich. Highly recommend. Staff were wonderful and the location is very cozy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best pizza in Halifax. Amazing service. Great location and menu. Worth every moment of your time. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food is good - the wait is bad. Took over an hour to make me a sandwich (after estimating 20-25min). Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Top 3 joints in the city without any doubt. Its a heated argument as to whether this is truly #1 but its a podium finish for sure. Heroes, pizza, pasta - everything here is good. Go out on a limb and just order the special and let them blow you away. Only complaint here would be that Ive called and ordered and they said 30 min and it turned out to be 60, so my advice is add a few onto whatever they tell you. But honestly how can you blame them when the entire city is ordering at the same time? The words out and this place lives up to the hype. Ill be a loyal customer to the end.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Hey, the pizza here was on point, I am looking forward to trying the hot honey chicken sando next.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great pizza!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Rinaldos was a mainstay during the pandemic, and its still good! The pies are crispy-crusted and consistent. Also went for brunch recently and it was sweet. Not a lot of options for folks who dont like fried food or dairy, but then what were you expecting?

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

How do you possibly get a fish sandwich instead of a pizza? What a disaster. The girl I was talking to on the phone was wildly unhelpful and dismissive. Such a waste of my hard earned money, for a meal I waited over an hour for and could not eat at all. Literally heartbreaking, especially considering how excited we were to try this place once we got to Halifax.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is incredible. Total hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nothing to complain about here, the food and staff were excellent. Ive recommended coming here for brunch to quite a few people. There is nothing bad in the menu.

December 22, 2023

Poor service and food. Waiting for my food for almost 30 mins. And after that they said upstairs our screen is broken so they don t get the order.. poor experience always..

★★★
December 22, 2023

Waitress was great and food but the wait time food was more than 30 minutes. They were busy and maybe they were short staff.

December 22, 2023

Got take out, way over priced and everything was overcooked / soggy

★★★
December 22, 2023

Not sure what has been going on here lately- been twice in the last few months and the wait is insane. Both dine in and pick up. Waited 1.5 hours for our meal when we dined in. Called 2 hours in advance for a pizza and sandwich for pick-up. When we went to get it we had to wait an additional 30 mins and no one was apologetic. Food is good but not worth it anymore IMO as there are other similar options in the area.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Good is delicious, but the rules/policies seem to change weekly. Sometimes certain food can t be ordered over the phone, but you can order it takeout in person. This week you can t order the special during the first hour of being open. Never quite sure you ll be allowed to have the thing you ve been wanting to eat all day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went for brunch and has a great time. Service was excellent, atmosphere was lovely and the food was delicious. Price point was great for brunch and we ate every last bite. Definitely recommend as a must try in Halifax. Kid-friendliness: They provided high chairs for children.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing little diner. Authentic Italian The deep fried Fried cauliflower with a hot honey drizzle and shaved almonds was absolutely fantastic. We actually ended up going back three times on our week vacation. Chicken parmesan was to perfection ( also huge ). Also the side that they provide with it which is the pasta is out of this world phenomenal. All the sauces all the tastes cannot describe how good this place actually is. Wish they would open the location in Moncton. They would actually do quite well. We definitely need some more authentic Italian places around here. Just not cutting it in Moncton. Anybody who hesitates to visit this place should definitely not do so. Its a must try.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service , friendly people & the food is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little spot.. excellent pizza and friendly staff!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best pizza in the city

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My favourite restaurant, highly recommended. The staff is really good and food is excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly service and delicious pizza.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Well, to say this place was a disappointment would be an understatement. Ive been following Rinaldos on social media for a long time. I dont live in the area, so I never got around to going until tonight. From start to finish, this experience was awful. We were a table of 3, excited to enjoy a nice atmosphere and good food. We had reservations, so when we arrived we did not expect to wait 10 minutes to even be acknowledged. When someone finally looked at us standing there, we were hesitantly sat at the worlds most wobbly table. So much so, that any small movements would spill our drinks. We asked to be seated elsewhere when we saw another party had left. The server brought water over, and we asked for 3 sodas. 15 mins later, our drinks arrived and we were able to order our meals. We placed our order, and 1 hour and 15 mins later our food finally arrived. In that time, we had finished all our waters, and sodas. The server walked by our table MULTIPLE times and didnt offer any drinks, nor acknowledged our existence at all. Garlic fingers were ice cold. One chicken sandwich was hot, the other was lukewarm at best. As far as taste goes, all the food was just okay. Definitely NOT worth an hour and 15 min wait. The awful and rude service was what truly ruined this experience. This was the worst service that any of us have ever experienced. Our server was rude, inattentive, and seemed overall miserable. Really disappointed all around, and we could not wait to leave. Delicious looking food pictures on social media is not a reflection of the experience we had. Will not be returning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Highly recommended. Service and food is amazing. Recommended dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

5 stars all around.. the staff are amazing, the specials will blow your mind. Legit the food here is some of the best halifax has to offer

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

AWESOME!!! We d heard about Rinaldo s for a long time, and personally, I d try to get in many a busy days, but to no avail. Today was our lucky day. Service was good; James was a great server, warm and friendly! The food was AMAZING! The Alessandra pizza, I think it was, was sweet and flavourful; a welcome and unique taste. The big salad was an awesome side, and their cannolis were very very tasty. Not too sweet. 10/10, I would recommend. Great atmosphere to chill in, and have some casual conversation with loved ones.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Salina pizza and hot honey chicken sandwich are to die for. Full marks!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great spot. Great Detroit style pizza!! Also get the mozzasticks!! Service was also very good!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Service is meh, food is meh . Probably won t come back

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive been to Rinaldos now a few times. Most times its been really good! Unfortunately, this time was a bit disappointing in terms of one plate, which was the Lobster Ravioli. I found it to be very pricey! The ravioli was homemade and very good, but quickly got overshadowed by the lack of filing and taste inside. $32 dollars+tax for 5 raviolis seems way overpriced. The sauce over the ravioli was really good as well, just sad when the star of your dish is the actual pasta instead of the expensive lobster filing. The Meatball hero was a 10/10! Highly recommend this sandwich! It was everything and more for $15. $6 for a ceaser salad seemed steep, but it was a great compliment to the sandwich and had lots of bacon, which justified the price to me, (unlike the ravioli). If this review was based solely on this dish, it would have received 5 stars. Unfortunately, the ravioli/service took away from the overall value/atmosphere of the meal. The service to me was quite poor. Once we were seated, it took almost 20 minutes to be approached despite being passed multiple times. We tried closing our menus in front of us, placing the closed menus at the start of the table, we emptied the water glasses, and nothing seemed to work. I was talking about leaving the restaurant as it didnt seem like we mattered. The restaurant was steady at best with a few bigger groups but there were still lots of empty tables and the restaurant itself is very small. When they came by for a courtesy check, I brought up the portion and asked if this was usual or if maybe there was a mistake? They told us its usually a smaller dish as everything is homemade, but he would go check with the kitchen and get back to us.... this never happened, not even when he gave us the bill. It was swept under the rug. I wish when ordering that this was brought to our attention. I dont mind paying for quality, but it needs to be worth it. This missed the mark on multiple fronts and wouldnt recommend it with our experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is our favourite place to get pizza in Halifax the sesame crust is incredible. Also love the pizza Samuele.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My first time with the Windsor Street location met with Tony awesome guy staff really friendly. I had the special In-N-Out burger, which was amazing. Also left with the honey fried chicken sandwich. The ribs and mottza sticks. All were off the charts good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had chicken parm and the con lia, very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So insanely delicious

★★★★
December 22, 2023

We went for my birthday dinner table of four with a meal to go. Friendly service. Bummed they did not have their famous mozzarella sticks tonight. Started with crispy brussel sprouts tossed in a lemon aioli topped with chili crisp and pecorino, fantastic! Shared a large Caesar Had the weekly special BBQ Chicken Detroit-Breaded chicken, house made bbq sauce, pickled red onion, jalapeño, mozzarella, feta. This stole the show. Also had PIZZA ALESSANDRO Poppy seed crust, mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, gorgonzola, parsley, with spicy honey. Really good but the Detroit pizza was almost unfairly awesome. We ll be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our first time being here and we loved it. We usually go to Salvatore but wanted to try his sons restaurant too. Mozzi sticks, pizza and lasagna were delicious! Only downside was the table next to the rear door so whenever people came in or out it got real cold for a minute. We will definitely come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best pizza I have had in a long time. Great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious gourmet pizza and fried cauliflower. Already looking forward to going back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

First time ordering tonight after watching. TikTok video and boy of boy they didn t disappoint even better then I would have ever expected! I called my order in early for a later delivery mentioned it was my Birthday.He wished me a Happy Birthday many times . I can t remember feeling so special from a complete stranger . Even calling leaving a message making sure I enjoy my order with another Happy Birthday. Thank you Rinaldo for making my day the atmosphere over the phone was a 10plus

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and atmosphere I only give service a 3 because sometimes they aren t the friendliness hostesses / waitresses. Although we had a really great waiter one night

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome food !

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got a chicken hero, which is priced as an upscale sandwhich. Flavors were great.....but the quality of the chicken was AWFUL. The entire thing was connective tissue, it was so bad. Wed wanted to try this place for a long time, but were super disappointed. I want to reiterate that the flavours and presentation were great. Everyone was friendly, nothing wrong with the spot, but that meat quality was bad enough that the entire brand is ruined for me.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best pizza ever

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is ridiculously good. Their deep dish pizza is to die for! The location is a little small so if you do plan to go in and eat I recommend making a reservation! Street parking available near by.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pasta was really good! I tried the pizza as the curated rated it top 3 in Halifax I think the pizza is a far cry from top 3 in the city unfortunately

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The best pizza in all of NS. Obsessed with this place

December 22, 2022

The food is so bad felt like canned food. The lasagna sucks so bad Gordon would have vomited blood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food is next level. Best brunch in the city hands down. Establishment is small and cozy. Go early to get a spot. This is my happy place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Mandy our server was sweet, efficient and knowledgeable! The food was fabulous! Fresh and made from scratch. We will definitely be visiting again during our trip!

★★★
December 22, 2022

We have been going here since it opened, the pizza initially was incredible , great toppings and yummy sesame seed crust. We have noticed tho that each time we have a pizza the last 3 visits - whether take out or in house, the pizza is often over cooked and the toppings are scant. Unless things improve we probably won t be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Your go to place for Italian food. The chicken and egg plant parm are second to none here. Definitely will visit again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I was in the mood for pasta so I came here tonight. The food was amazing. I ordered the cauliflower and vegan pasta and it was prepared to perfection. Do yourself a favor and come here if you want a culinary delight. The chef is brilliant!

★★
December 22, 2022

Used to be my go to spot. Hands down the best meat ball hero in the city. Food used to be amazing. I find in the last 6 months or so the quality of the food has gone down an insane amount. Especially when ordering take-out. Food is usually burnt, missing toppings and just shown no love in general. Got two awful pizzas in the span of 3 days. Definitely no longer my go to spot.

December 22, 2022

Our Apps were good. Had mozza sticks and the ceaser. Unfortunately our entrées weret great. My pizza was lacking toppings, cheese being the most important one. More sauce then anything else, which was bland and flavorless. My partners pasta was again, flavorless and watery. Would have loved to discuss how unhappy we were with our meal with our server, or even order a second drink. Unfortunately she was absent after our food was brought to our table. Not a great dining experience for well over $100 with tip.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It was good. Id go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time here and definitely wont be our last. Amazing food and service.

December 22, 2022

Very very slow for pickup. I waited half hour to pick up the order. And the staff is extremely unprofessional.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service and delicious food

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Extremely slow service, unprofessional staffs!! Spent 50minutes waiting for nothing, staffs were eating in the front and no sorry for the waiting time. Never come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Incredible Italian food. Try the chicken parmigiana its the best in Halifax. If going, Id recommend making reservations through their website to eliminate wait times.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time going for dinner ..The place , I guess the floors and tables stinks as when are wiped down with dirty cloths. Plates were were wet and had food residues... were just taken out from the dishwasher I believed...pizza was hard and just sauce and a tiny pieces of bacon hard to find....... probably their pasta is their best as are always busy .. Staff was friendly.