Gio in Halifax

Fantastic experience all around. My wife and I brought our 4 kids to dinner here last weekend. Even the kids meals were amazing. Something often overlooked by most restaurants.

Really nice restaurant with amazing service. Food was very good.

We Loved our experience at Gio. Food was fresh and served hot. Our server and support staff were so friendly it enhanced our experience tenfold. Halibut fish was 5star. Oysters so fresh Yum

Tonight I had an incredible meal. The scallops were amazing, truly something special. The chowder, oysters, dessert and cocktail closely followed. Im definitely coming here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for something great.

Gio is at the Prince George Hotel, we stayed there at the end of 13 days in Canadian Maritimes and ate there twice. It is by far the best restaurant of the 13 days. Over the two nights we had salad, scallops appetizer, shrimp and scallop main, Lobster Thermidor, boar, and chicken. All were good to very good. In addition, the prices are surprisingly reasonable (both food and wine) compared to the other restaurants, better quality at same or lower prices.

Five stat must go restaurant! Surprise that Halifax has such a high quality restaurant!

We travelled in from Toronto and ate at Gio last night to celebrate our son s birthday and it could not have been a better meal. Our son and daughter in law live in Halifax and had never been so were not sure how it would be but no issues - it was perfection. Our waitress was simply amazing - I only wish we had caught her name. She has been there for almost 20 years and you could tell. We have never experienced such amazing service! Attentive, knowledgeable, not pushy or making us feel rushed she even showed us the rooftop patio after we had finished our meal. The food was perfect. We had 2 orders of the Boar as well as the shrimp and scallops (delectable!!). Often we shy away from restaurants that are attached to hotels fearing sub-par food and touristy prices. But this was simply not the case. Well done Gio - we will be back!

My wife and I were on vacation visiting Halifax we decided to come here for our anaversery it was amazing food definitely a must go to

The food was amazing, taste, texture, presentation. We ordered quite a few dishes in the restaurant. Molly served us the food in the restaurant and explained all the required informations, dietary restrictions, allergens etc. to us to help select food from the menu. She was friendly, helpful, informative, patient, polite, and had a very sweet smile on her face. Thank you sooo much Molly. Overall it was a very nice experience.

Had the citrus salad and Halibut fish and chips. Incredible!!!!!! Highly recommend!

Very ordinary food despite a beautiful presentation. The waiter was nice, however, everything went downhill from the first course, where the oysters arrived open, but not detached from the shell. None of the oysters were cleanly cut. The rest of the meal was okay, nothing more. The beef was dry and so were all its accompaniments. I would have hoped that someone would offer me the oysters following this more than gross error. I just paid them. I wont go back there.

We went to Gio again and this time was during Dine Around. Food was amazing! Service was superb! Five of us were all very happy with the dining experience that night.

I could not have dreamed of a better spot to celebrate my birthday with two dear friends. Our server Terri made my birthday and experience so much better!! I hope I get to return here sooner than later. The food blew all our expectations away! We had a terrific time sampling each others food and devouring our own. This will be something I will remember for a very long time. Thank you Gio and a very special thank you to Terri!

Menu on line is not menu in Gio!!!!! Waitress said BC sets menu on line and Halifax does their own. I wanted the on line menu!!!

It was very good. The staff was very nice and professional. The food was devine with great presentation and taste. All of it was amazing. Photos below.

My friend and I went to Gio tonight before seeing a show at Neptune. I had the bone marrow and snow crab, and the Spanish mackerel. My friend had the smoked scallops, and wild boar. While the food was absolutely incredible, the star of the night was our server, Terri. We were both having trouble deciding between a couple of things and she made excellent suggestions. Terri also made an excellent recommendation for a wine. She was extremely attentive to us. Both of us dine out regularly and we have never had better service.

Dine around NS was when we learned of the Gio. Great experience and fine dining.

A truly pleasant experience; from the moment you step in the restaurant; greetings, Ms. Terry s special attention to details ,the menu composition and presentation were some of the best we ve had they promote NS best and produces

As there is Feb Dine around festival menu, i went with my gf. We ordered one set and order the rest menu + daily special - Tbone. Honestly, it is worth to order Feb dine arond menu because it is worth to order 3 course and just for $50. However, the one i order T- bone does not worth that price and slightly overcooked ( i order medium well) Fore gias is still good and worth that value (thats why i always come for it) The cocktail is ok but nothing special however the red wine by glass i would not recommend. I guess it was opened for a bit long already anf when i check with waitress. She gave her own opinion without fouble check with the bar. (That upset me alot) Lastly total bill before tax is about $250 for 2 people. (I can say the experience for Gio is my worse cause i come quit often) PS: i am glad GIO still give all customers a welcome snack and a chocolate as a Valentine gift for lady

Food was outstanding, service was great as well. Server is very professional and pleasant. Again, food is amazing

The flavours of everything we ordered were stupendous. Very complexand exciting combinations!

Rude waiter

A wonderful experience at Gio tonight - the meal was incredible from start to finish. I had the black garlic creamy scallops followed by the homemade Nduja and tagliatelle dish. Absolute delight. Incredible service by the lovely Olivia, who was so patient and welcoming. She made me feel at ease instantly and this experience is priceless. Thank you Gio for fantastic food and top quality service. I will definitely be back for my next trip to Halifax!

What a great dinner! I was very impressed with everything the food, service and atmosphere. The food was amazing and everything I was hoping for!! Our server Oscar was a delight and very knowledgeable. He made us feel at ease and had great suggestions! The bone marrow and snowcrab salad was lifechanging! Thanks for a great evening!

Excellent and unique cocktails. Attentive service. Cheerful staff. Fine dining in a cozy atmosphere that relaxes you enough to truly connect with your companion(s).

The most delicious scallops and shrimp

Wow, we re sleeping on this place! Saturday night, the place was like 1/4 full. It s been a around for a long time and was known to be fancy back when I was in high school, but over the years with all the new restaurants this place has kind of been forgotten. The scallops, short ribs, octopus and cocktails were fantastic! The ceviche (was told it was new on the menu) needed more lime and salt but the fish was very fresh, after adjusting it it was great as well. The parsnip dessert was cute but just tasted like a spice cake, maybe go for the chocolate dessert next time There will definitely be a next time! The Asian bartender/server also made dinner very enjoyable. Go with his recommendations! Gosh those scallops with a sweet creamy savoury sauce and perfectly cooked scallops I ll be dreaming of you

Great food and services.

The BEST restaurant in Halifax, hands down. Ive been twice already and Im planning to go again next month! Do yourself a favour and order the turbot dish!

Cosy chic restaurant. Wonderful easonal seafood with local flavour.

Gio is considered a 4 diamond restaurant, and I can absolutely see why. Right from the moment we set foot into the restaurant, the welcome and attentiveness was impeccable. The menu is seasonal, so what you may see online in terms of menu may not match whats currently being offered. This means that the ingredients used are fresh and local, hence why the change in menu depending on availability. All that to say that they chana masala (included in picture) I ordered was absolutely divine. The basmati rice was cooked to perfection, and the chickpeas were beautifully flavourful. But the stand out here was the homemade mango chutney - it was quite possibly the best chutney Ive ever had. Our server, Oscar, was a pleasure to deal with from the very first moment. Being also the main bartender, he was able to recommend some fantastic cocktails for us to try depending on what we were in the mood for. And the cocktails: on my! Theyre inventive, modern, and a pleasure for the sense! Id highly recommend trying one! All in all, an excellent place to dine with what I consider absolutely bargain prices for a 4 diamond restaurant! Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: The have vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. Dietary restrictions: Our server made sure to inquire about any dietary restrictions before placing our order. Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant is basically one level with plenty of room between tables and aisles, so it should be wheelchair accessible.

Had a great brunch and mimosas.

The best meal on our Trip to Halifax . The starter, main and dessert was exceptional and our server Molly made the whole experience fun and highly recommendable.

By far the best dining experience in Halifax!

Gios pretensions far outweigh its delivery. Management needs to get a real chef PRONTO! It was perhaps the worst restaurant meal I have ever had, at the highest cost. I am 70 years old and have travelled around the world. Both mine, and my husbands meals were appallingly bad. As soon as mine arrived, he asked Where is the rest of your dinner?. When his arrived he promptly lifted his Atlantic trout out of the curdled swill that surrounded it and ate it off his bread plate. My two tiny, unaccompanied agnolotti were the texture of cardboard. I managed to eat half of one and tried picking out the tiny smear of mushroom duxelle, but the other was headed for the garbage bin. Nothing else was on the plate for $31., and even the bread cost extra. The next night we ate at the Keg right across the road and got a much better meal for less money. Oh, and the ambiance? 1980s hotel breakfast bar. There is none.

10/10. The oysters came with their blood orange granita and it added a lot of flavor. The agnolotti dish was exceptional.

Delicious and inventive food expertly presented in a comfortable upmarket setting. The staff were friendly and there was a decent selection of affordable wines. We loved the bone marrow and snow crab as a starter, our mains were delicious and highly recommend the deserts. Would definitely come back again!

Gio is a fantastic restaurant. The place looks so nice, the staff is very knowledgeable about the food items and the food. The food is delicious and will not disappoint, and will fill you up. I would strongly recommend them for anyone in the area or visiting halifax.

We saw the menu online and it looked good so we decided to make a reservation. We did not realize this restaurant was in a hotel and did not expect the food to be as good as it was. It was an unexpected great meal. We had the carrots to start and I hade the shrimp and scallops. I loved every bite. The cocktails were good too. Were able to handle a peanut allergy.

Very nice place to drop in for drinks after work. Staff are courteous and friendly. The ambience is terrific

Phenomenal food and drinks, great recommendations by the servers

Excellent with some unusual items you wont usually see.

Party of 6 and tried a whole lot of the different dishes. cocktails, eh so so. Appetizer Ceviche, Short Rib, Bone marrow we very good, the Ceviche was excellent. Mains included, Boar, Fish and Chips, Octopus. Octopus was good, Fish and Chips very good, Boar very good but none of the mains were excellent. Desert Chocolate Banana excellent, and a cheesecake variation which also was excellent. So overall, food was ranging from good to excellent, the majority was very good ehe 4 stars. would we go back? not so sure, maybe.

Try it, seriously. Its a hidden gem that more people should be trying. Greg and his team in the kitchen are wonderful and the service is lovely.

Looking for wild boar? How about scollops and shrimp on ferro? You re to find it perfectly prepared at Gio in the Prince Edward Hotel.

Gios was our family choice for Thanksgiving dinner. The Cornush Hen was a brilliant stand-in for turkey. All accompaniments were delicious, as was salad and desert. Other dishes ordered were scallops - perfection and wild boar - amazingly tender and delicious. Our server, Alan, was top-notch. He even switched floral arrangments, as we wanted a booth, but loved the yellow flowers on a center table. Highly recommended.

Oscar was our server and he was amazing! The food is spectacular and the Pandan dessert is to die for! My husband and I came here for our 12 year anniversary and this was well worth the trip all the way from Toronto. Thank you again Oscar for such a wonderful experience!

A great place for a special treat. Superlative service, deliciously different food, excellent wines and cocktails. We shared the bone marrow & snow crab starter (a weird & wonderful combination!) Mains were foie gras burger and halibut & chips. Our only gripe was that the fancy chips/fries did not work: bland, almost tasteless and awkward.

Fire flame spitter, duh.

Dine around package for this place is a fantastic deal. A must visit restaurant for this yearly event.

If youre looking for a bathroom mirror for special evening selfies, I suggest the full length mirror in the hallway instead. From the time we entered to the time we left I felt taken care of, accepted even though I have no idea what most of the stuff on the menu means, and comfortable in the calming atmosphere. After 2 years of not going out, Gio made my date night with a close friend so memorable. Experiencing food Ive never tasted before, having our server take a picture for us, and not having to worry about food allergies & sensitivities because the questions were asked. Thank you for a fun evening of giddy deliciousness!

Nice and clean

Very good food and very good wine, I recommend.

Amazing food, drinks & service! We started our night here with a couple of bottles of wine, then apps then main course. Was delicious and fairly priced.

Beautiful restaurant along with impeccable service

Outstanding Food and Great Service

Good food. Nice service. I would recommend this to anyone

Upscale dining place in the Prince George Hotel. Im usually not that impressed by hotel restaurants, but Gio is an exception. We stopped by for dinner and got: - Lukes Sourdough Bread: Not sure who Luke is, but his bread is pretty good. Firm on the crust, chewy in the middle. - Foie Gras Two Ways: I love how this had so many sweet elements on it (pressed apples, hazelnut crumbs, rosemary jam) that balanced out the fatty oiliness of the foie gras. - Squash: My favourite dish of the night. The orange vinaigrette complemented the sweetness of the squash really well. The pecorino cheese cut through the veggie taste, and the dash of honey took it over the top. - Arctic Char: Great char on the fish, though a bit too salty for me. Make sure to use the side lemon to dilute the saltiness. - Smoked Scallop: Whoa, this was almost a truly mindblowing dish. The smoke was perfect, but the scallop was just a bit on the rubbery side. The garlic cream sauce it was bathed in was chefs-kiss tasty. - Oh My Thats Delicious: A dessert that lived up to its name. Delicate, not overly sweet chocolate mousse elements. But the undisputed star was the homemade blueberry icecream. From the good food, the great service (thanks Rachael for being so efficient, attentive and having a great disposition!), and the cool vibe, Gio is definitely a great place to wine and dine the night away.

Wow. Just wow, the ambiance was spectacular, service was impeccable, and the food was superb. My partner and I enjoyed our time immensely. Was a bit noisy, but thats to be expected when any place is busy.

Great service, really good value, food was fantastic.

Ive been here several times and havent been disappointed. The appetizers of fried squid, beef carpaccio, smoked scallops and foie gas two way are all highly recommended. I dont recommend ordering caviar with oysters, as they are a bit fishy. The main dishes are basically a bit weird, but the mushroom and truffle rice is very good! The cream base is a bit like risotto, the black truffle taste is also more prominent, and the balance is very good. The dessert is also highly recommended. The dessert is acceptable to Asians and the taste is relatively delicate. Overall, it s a highly recommended restaurant.

Easily one of the best brunch meals Ive had anywhere. Ordered the Ploughmans and would visit again in a heartbeat when Im back in Halifax.

Restaurant has a chic classy vibe. The waiter we had, had fantastic manners and was a delight. Dont get me started on the food... absolutely divine. I wish I could back in time and eat my main once over! Highly recommend!

Wonderful calamari appetizer which we shared. One had arctic char and the other duck breast. Delicious dinner. We really love dining here.

Lemon Drop Martini..the best I had the lobster and my husband had shrimp and scallops. Cooked to perfection. Ambiance very nice. As good as the whole experience was the staff was over the top. Terry was our server. She has been serving for 18 yrs and she should be hired to travel to other restaurants and give seminars on how to he the best server. I recommend highly. Susan Sprague

The best meal we had in Nova Scotia!

Stopped in for a snack and a cocktail (gin salad) before kicking off an unforgettable night, both were delicious. Perfect for a romantic dinner or relaxed evening with friends.

We were vacationing in Halifax and we saved the best for last. Food was amazing, service was great. We ordered the fois gras appetizer and it was perfect. The presentation was excellent too. Highly recommend

The staff were so fabulous, the service was excellent and the food so delicious. I really have never had a bad meal here. We were meeting family from out of town for dinner and they didn t rush us one bit. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Fish and chips, Lamb and Dessert, I love , Thanks Guys. Fabulous Environment

so so. It is recommended to bring someone with you. The food is average. Vegetarian options: Beans are so salty

Went for happy hour as we always do .This is the perfect way to try a new restaurant without spending a fortune and if food is mediocre you just dont go back .Ppl kept saying how amazing this place was.. Worst meal Ive had so far in all of Halifax..Gio if this is how you promote your restaurant..You should be ashamed.. Mussels had no anything really...no sauce, no liquid.no flavour..The Nachos..yes Nachos on your happy hour menu..really..Cold ,no cheese..Taco bell has better stuff..lol.The shrimp salad..where to start..the 4 shrimps were so overcooked we had to fight to get them off their tail.The actual lettuce did not even have dressing.. Anyways I wont be bringing any of my parties at this restaurant As a retired chef..This is really bad food..

Beautiful ambience, seared duck was amazing a nice spot for fancy cocktails and great service

Food and service was fantastic. It was a bit slow to get the food though. The wine list is reasonable and well priced.

Good food and service.

My Fiancé and I went here for our 10 year anniversary and we cant say enough good things about out experience. Everyone made us feel special and welcomed. The food was amazing and we even had a surprise laugh when we got home. Thank you for the wonderful evening we cant wait to return

My wife and I decided to go Gios for my 60th birthday. We loved our dining experience! First of all, our server, Olivia, was truly a gem. She was so personable, friendly and knowledgeable. She is passionate about food and it shows. She made us feel very welcomed. The food was fantastic! We had two appetizers: raw oysters and beet tartar. Both delicious were delectable. I had the arctic char and my wife had the mushroom ravioli. Both dishes were well prepared. Thought was given to detail. Even the chef came out and greeted guests. I thought that was a very nice touch. I told him how much we loved our meals. I think that Gios is one of the best restaurants in the city. Dont miss checking it out! Vegetarian options: There is at least one vegan dish on the menu. Parking: There is parking garage near the restaurant.

Gio never fails to impress. Great new menu supporting local. Rachel our server could not have been more accommodating. Amazing limoncello cake...beautifully artfully decorated...the meringue rosettes are stunning and delicious..a great of thought went into this.....so happy Gios is back.

Half a lobster tail and all fat rib eye. Fois gras was served cold like it sat for awhile. The hen had 9 olives changing the flavor of the whole dish. Poor service. Waited 15 minutes to have dishes cleared while our server giggled and gossiped behind the bar. Bartender was polite and courteous thankfully. I guess we expected more from diamond star restaurant.

Great experience for Dine Around Halifax 2020

Beautiful plating and great flavours. Cant wait to go back

Great starters of calamari and spanish potato bombas. Disappointing spanish prawns as they were much too salty for my taste; not a fan of the sauce. Could not finish my plate. Good attentive service.

Starter Spanish potato bombas and calamari very tasty , main menu Duck, omg so salty pay for $30 for this dish?? Better go somewhere else, spanish prawn also to salty my hubby cant take it we really dissapointed with duck and prawn, service was excellent Come to this restaurant for my celebration but end up My dinner celebration turn bitter :(

Nice restaurant with great atmosphere. Extensive wine list and a very creative cocktail list which were delicious. Food was good and service was excellent. Had a great evening!

Food was good,nothing special

Gio is amazing! Service is impeccable. The server remembered what one of the girls at the table had last time and that is outstanding service. If you want to be wowd by the food, service and location then head to Gio.

I got to admit this is such a great restaurant I cant complain at all these guys are unbelievable the food is off-the-hook hear the burgers everybodys mentioning burgers I cant wait to come back probably one of the best burgers Ive ever ate my life and the prices are really good facilities extremely clean excellent customer service really good views very comfortable and cozy environment I highly recommend anybody looking for a really good meal to check out this location you will not be disappointed whatsoever.

Came all the way from Toronto for this lobster roll

Good ambiance, professional and long term waiting staff. The location is near many other posh restaurants in Halifax. Gio stands out in its modern take on exotic menu options; excellent visual presentations are thoroughly backed up by delightful assault of the taste buds. Tender meats seasoned just right with sophisticated sauces of international inspirations executed with precise degree of desired doneness, which is indicative of the chef s devotion to innovation as well as attention to details.

Chef Gregory Burns is on point and Gio is on trend and smart for hiring someone who appreciates the wild edibles! I went for my birthday dinner and was not disappointed AT ALL by the food. Superb amuse-bouche. The server was terrible (enough to take a 5 star to a 4). My partner and I were there to let loose and spend money. We were in the mood for cocktails, scotch, wine, and found ourselves becoming seemingly dry without beverages. It kind of took the high away from the experience. But the food - yes! Fantastic. I am very into the wild edibles so I convinced my partner to get the apps with moss, lichens, mushrooms, and berries. All lovely. The venison carpaccio - yes! Looked like a little forest. The foie - yes! Candied basil and fresh strawberries cut the depth of the liver but balanced everything perfectly. My photos do not do justice to the dishes but I didnt want to be one of those pretentious photo takers at the table.

Wonderful staff were excellent and very warm. Customer service top notch not to mention the food was great! Spanish prawn and steak were so delicious Keep up the great work!

4 words...Best restaurant in Halifax.

Amazing experience, delicious food and wonderful service

Excellent food very good service lovely atmosphere

We enjoyed a delicious meal full of delectable tastes. The textures of scallops and lentils worked perfectly together. The calamari was soft and melt in your mouth. Great Italian Red and a huge wine selection. The service was attentive and you can tell the staff take pride in their work. Recommend. You wont be disappointed.

Always a great meal. They supply room service to the Prince George as well, so Ive eaten here many times. Great decor and service as well. If you have a chance to eat here, dont miss out.

Just to be honest, I went to this restaurant only for the burger week, the reason we selected this one based on what theyve advertised on the burger week website. Unfortunately the burger was very basic. Not even close to the photo. The place was very small even not enough seats. Taste was less than normal and the fraise was very salty. I cant deny that the place is elegant and cozy and it might not be their plate to serve. However I described my experience. Sorry guys for the rating, I probably must visit them again to try other serving.

Amazing!

Took a while to be seen by a server, but the cocktails were so amazing!

Went there for a birthday event and burger week. Staff were excellent, service was quick, food was good and the prices reasonable ... what more do you want?

Possibly the best food in the city, definitely top 5. Service was friendly and not at all pretentious. We reserved for 9 and showed up as 11 people with no issues. We had plenty of time to relax and never felt rushed to the next course.

Excellent restaurant, one of the best in Halifax with the Chives Canadian Bistro!

Food and ambience are good.

Great service. Delicious food.

Great food, great service.

Excellent seafood

Delicious food and great staff

Seafood could be fresher.Best beef dish ever and chicken was roasted to perfection,little over the top with the sause but was good. Menu could use a bigger selection

Creative cuisine. Very well balanced ceviche. Impressive dessert with pertinent sour cream sherbet accompanying cheese cake. Only downside was main with overcooked halibut and unimpressive greens.

Amazing food, really bad service - the chef deserves better service staff. These girls (they are very young, completely untrained girls) havent got a clue.

A unique Western restaurant worth visiting

Good food but portions are small

Went there to celebrate birthday. Everything is just good. Make sure to try their desserts. The best weve ever had.

Service was amazing, food was great, excellent atmosphere (not too loud or dark). We tried a few starters, the calamari and cauliflower were really good. The lamb dish was great and so was the handmade ice-cream.

Portions were quite small and underwhelming for the price. The amuse Bouche and palate cleansers are a nice touch.

The BEST burger in town!!! They even have kimchi in the burger and that lightening up the whole burger! They also have the best fries as well! Highly recommend

Convenient place by Prince George, very reasonable prices for lunch with good quality food.

Perfect food

The best food and great service

I echo the comments that this place is underwhelming. There are much better options in the city for your money. The wine list is also narrow and not becoming of this level of establishment.

Really nice atmosphere and interesting art decor. Their burger for Burger Week 2018 was amazing, wish theyd keep it on the menu. I also got the calamari wish unfortunately was not enjoyable.

Wonderful food, exceptional service and beautiful experience all around!

We had dinner here tonight and for the price of the food here you would expect good service. Although our server was good, the person who greeted us when we walked in was very rude. Although we had a reservation she assumed we didn t and said they are full. Very rude and ruined the experience. She proceeded to bring us to the table without eye contact or a smile.

This is one of my favourite places to eat in Downtown Halifax. The food is always superb. And the staff are first class. Always a great experience.

A beautiful restaurant! Very caring staff and and the set up and decor is absolutely amazing. The food is really good and price worthy. A great place for a night out.

Excellent food and service!

Every dish was a special experience.

Great food. Nice decorations

Food is not consistently good. Pho was terrible/ bitter and Calamari lacked flavour. Caesar salad was slight better than a supermarket or commercial Caesar salad. Much different experience from a year ago.

Absolutely fabulous food and service.

Our server Ally was great and the others helped out with the table. Wait staff 10+.

New chef was wonderful, and as always the service from our host and other staff was top notch A1. Special thanks to Terry for going out of her way to make our meal perfect.

Sorry nit my thing

The service was amazing as well as the food! Recommend it for sure!

Delicious menu and food

Very good food in a pleasant atmosphere We had dinner here. The service was very courteous and friendly. The food was very good. At the beginning we received a small greeting from the kitchen, which was very nice. Our three-year-old son even received something especially for children. As a starter we had a green salad and a carpaccio. The salad was very good. The carpaccio was way too sour. The pickled peppers and onions were way too dominant. A pity. Our son had chicken nuggets with fries, which came with our starters as ordered. For the main course we had venison fillet (extra class) and beef fillet, both of which tasted excellent. For dessert we had chocolate cake and almond cake. Both dishes were real dessert dreams. We really enjoyed it here and would definitely come back.

Found this gem was staying at the Prince George. Great food; better than great really, but the real standout is the cocktails. Do yourself a favour and check this place out.

Came here for lunch and was surprised that it was fairly empty. The food was delicious though a bit slow to come out of the kitchen. Our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. The croquette was just okay.

The worst service. We waited 20 minutes for the waitress to take our order. However, the food and drinks were good

Excellent food, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere!

Delicious!! Would highly recommend!

Great servers and delicious food

Excellent food super service.

Great dining experience. One of the best meals I have eaten.

We came here with our 16 month old daughter. They were wonderfully accommodating. The food was amazing - polenta poutine with braised short ribs, tempura cauliflower, steak done perfectly and an interesting veggie main. We were dressed casually but the atmosphere was a little more formal. The staff was great. Wish we lived in Halifax!

What an impressive and very satisfying dining experience! Its impossible to pigeonhole Gios cuisine. Its very inventive, but also comfortably grounded on simple flavors that are expertly crafted into tasting arcs that play out as you make your way through each dish. We ordered five appetizers and an entree, and all of it was amazing. The cocktails were also fantastic, as was the incredibly attentive service. Its no wonder that Gio is the #1 rated restaurant in Halifax on TripAdvisor. I can see how it appeals to people visiting from all over the world.

Went here for a semi formal dinner with a date. Didnt feel out of place in a tie. Saw lots of people more casual, but also not out of place. Its a hotel restaurant, so you pay for that, but if you want fine dining downtown without taking out a second mortgage, this place is high on the list.

Loved the food and the service. Pan seared fish was amazing. They really k of what they are doing.

Food, ambience, service --- this place is tops in all the categories. Love the little touches like the custom tumblers and silverware Be sure to try the elk! Best game dish Ive ever had. Its not cheap, but definitely worth the price.

Amazing culinary experience. I go to Gio at least 3 times a year and its always a surprise