Italian by Night in Saint John

Incredible food, beverages and company. Exceptional staff- Food : 5/5

Always exceptional service and food. Thank you for making the night amazing!

This place is a Must when visiting Saint John. Great food & service in a Classy setting. Recommending to make réservation prior. Food

Service was excellent, both at the bar and at our table. Food was tasty, but mine wasnt as warm as I would have liked. Prices were good too.

My boyfriend and I are going to wine and dine there for the first time! But unfortunately my boyfriends chair was exactly where people hang their coats! Sorry for designing like this, right in the middle of the restaurant!!!!Unfortunately, the disrespectful waiter! 20 minutes before the end of 2 hours, he warned us several times that you have to leave at 19! Like a silly race to eat dinner! The waiters behavior was such that it might take some time to cook the food I wanted to order! Reminded again!! I have never seen this behavior in Italy! An Italian would never tell you when you enter a restaurant that you have a maximum of 2 hours and then leave the restaurant!Even my boyfriend respectfully requested that we could stay 10 minutes longer! Because I wanted to order dessert! But when the waiter announced no!! At all!!! I did not order the dessert! And for dessert we went to another restaurant nearby!Even if this restaurant serves the best food in the world!!! That can not do! And only the food is a little close to the real taste of Italy!!! I will not return! I have been in Italy for many months and almost most of the cities are Venice, Milan and Rome.... I have never experienced such behavior there.

I ordered the olives and bread as a starter and the seafood dish scoglio as a main and was not disappointed with either. The olives were served slightly warmed which really added to the flavor. The scoglio was an abundance of excellence featuring mussels, oysters and scallops. Highly recommended and would be hard to steer away from at our next visit.

Amazing food, and fantastic service. Was not as expensive as I was expecting it to be. Parking: Parking in the parking garage and walked, a little less than a km.

Great food. I did get my entré before my appetizer.

They should never serve calimari like rubber. Could not even cut or chew, don t order. There is no ambience was so ever, servers were excellent, and a little too loud. Could have added a little decor on the table.

We have visited twice now and the experience has been perfect from start to finish both times. Thanks for great service Alex.

Amazing as always!! The best dining experience in SJ is IBN. Thank you for the best Italian meals! #ContestEntry

This will be a special occasion place from now on. It was our first time there and we will go again. Food: Delicious, filling, Italian. Atmosphere: Nice, but a bit noisy with large groups of people, but bearable. Exquisite music. Service: Friendly and attentive. Space: A bit cold. Prices: A bit pricey. Waiting time: Fast, only 15 minutes for the main course. Dish: Scoglio (pasta with seafood = 40$ per serving) and a glass of prosecco = a perfect romantic dinner. Cost: 2 Scoglio and 2 glasses of Prosecco + 18% tip + tax = 130 CAD Tip: If you haven t made a reservation, try to come to the restaurant on a weekday instead of a weekend. Then they have free tables. You can use their website and book a table online. The website is listed in the restaurant information on Google maps. We made a reservation for 7pm at 6:45pm. By the time we arrived from the Hilton, they were already waiting for us and seated us at the table. Definitely a worthwhile place to visit if you have the opportunity and a good reason!

Aidan provided a fantastic experience for our celebration! Thank you!!

Fantastic service and food. 5 stars

Recently my Brother and his wife visited from Toronto and treated us to a beautiful dinner at Italian by Night. We all had Seafood, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The young lady was well equipped with answers to our questions. The food arrived in a timely fashion and my Brother said it was the best Italian style meal they had ever had! I would say I wish our table for 4 had a linen table cloth instead of a piece of paper though.

A must for fine dining in Saint John. The atmosphere is so elegant and the food is in a league of its own.

Best restaurant that I have been to in all of the Atlantic coast. A favorite amongst all PERSONS RESISING

Great staff, good and service

The pizza was perfect. So good. Great atmosphere. Can recommend! Food : 5/5

Came here for a bachelorette and had a fantastic experience. The service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious. Would be a perfect place for a date night.

Excellent restaurant. Best in St John.

5th time here and another great experience. Ben was on top of things and knew the menu like the back of his hand. Phenomenal service, amazing food, can t wait to come back. Thank you Ben

Im Turkish very disappointed that there wasnt any Turkish food and türkiye is better

The food was really good but I wish they offered oil and herbs served with bread similar to other Italian restaurants of the like. The service was ok but not a different service experience than what I expected. Good overall.

This is the One, the standard in New Brunswick. Service, courtesy, delicious creative dishes, professional. And amazingly loyal customers who often book a month in advance. Food

One of my absolute favourites here in Saint John. The food has never disappointed, the staff are friendly and professional, and the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. Keep up the good work, youre a true Saint John gem.

The restaurant is very nice and luckily there is one in town too. The service at the bar was very good (because the restaurant was so busy, we didnt have a free table). This is how we got to talk to people from the city and the friendly waiters.

Great service and fantastic food. Highly recommend.

Food was good, but don t go if you re hungry, you ll wait over one hour to get your food.

Best seafood pasta Ive had in quite some time. Service was excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant was fantastic! High recommend and will be back again on our next trip into Saint John

Delicious, great service!

Charlotte was the best server ever! We couldn t get over the amazing service by Dorothy, the manager, Who came directly over to our table and greeted us and asked if we needed anything additional. We honestly felt like we were dining in first class the entire experience and the food was amazing!

Amazing atmosphere, very friendly and happy servers. Very delicious menu options. Definitely returning here when I get the chance.

We waited 1:45 for our food. The food was ok but definitely not worth the wait. First and last time for me.

A fantastic birthday dinner!

Excellent food

It closes too early to try to have dinner...

Service was excellent and atmosphere was beautiful. Didnt feel any pressure to leave after dinner and our group was just chit chatting. Food was just ok for the price.

It was amazing! Food was bountiful, prompt service. Presentation was beautiful.

Great food, generous portions with a diverse cocktail list. Service was prompt and professional. Prices were reasonable for what you get. One of the best spots in Saint John Food : 5/5

Would never go back , definitely better options near by ! For starters The pasta was very Overcooked , basically noddle soup. Had a reservation for a birthday wasnt even there for ling and we were not finished with drinks but they asked to bring us the bill , as another table was coming in for our table. Upon looking around there were numerous empty tables. The place was never once full. Not well managed.

Great discovery! Delicious. The antipasto to share allowed us to taste their arancini and polpettes which are absolutely delicious!

One of the best meals we have had they worked us in at the bar since we did not have the opportunity to make a reservation. If you have a chance to be in St John, New Brunswick, Canada, do not miss this sweet spot!

Great place, great atmosphere

In the older section of an original Canadian town , this was a fun pick for dinner. It was crowded -suggesting reservations nearly a must. We had 3 different menu items. All fine but not remarkable. The service was , however, really great. The bar looked like a good spot for a cocktail. There were at least 3 large parties around large tables. Parking is an issue so leave time to grab a spot.

Hands down one of the best restaurants in our area! The food is incredibly delicious and the atmosphere is gorgeous.

Fantastic meal, ambience was nice and Perry was excellent.

Ate there twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times.

Service is great but honestly for the price the food should be amazing , I was pretty disappointed with my lasagna the sauce had a bitter after taste to itchy, I think it was from wine but I wasn t a fan of it. My mom ordered a beef dish and when she cut it open it was full of fat but they were awesome about it and re made her another plate. I did enjoy the calamari but I really find the food doesn t live up to the hype, the tiramisu is great as well , they also have a great atmosphere

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. We visited it twice during our stay. The food is excellent and so is the service.

Delicious! Beautiful atmosphere. Great service! Perfect date night!

We came here on a Friday night and it was good. The service is welcoming and professional. The appetizers are definitely the highlight. You could order just apps and be completely satisfied. The pasta dishes seemed expensive for what they are and that pushed us away from ordering them. Overall one of the top five restaurants in Saint John!

This was a wonderful first time dinner at Italian by Night - but not our last! The dinner was excellent, and the staff was amazing, especially our server Dorothy.

We reserved for a large group that kept growing as we approached the evening. On the night of, we were even more than anticipated. The staff never once seemed off-put or annoyed, instead they welcomed everyone warmly and adapted. Excellent service, excellent food, we had an amazing night.

Another lovely experience. Nothing but perfection.

Great food. A bit pricey for Saint John. Perfect place for a date night. I recommend the pullpetti. If they have the steak on special it s worth it. Kid-friendliness: Brought my 2 year old here. They have high chairs.

Really cool spot, scallops are to die for

Great atmosphere, excellent service and great food.

My husband and I went here for our anniversary. We didnt make a reservation, so we got seats at the bar. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing. The bartenders were awesome. the drinks and food were super delicious. Would definitely go back there!

My new favourite restaurant in Saint John. Great italian food, excellent ambience and reasonably priced drinks! Try the Funghi appi!

Oh my, those pizzas were excellent . Lots and lots of cheese. They went well with my peaty scotch. Service is impeccable, attentive and on point. Ill be back to try out the lasagna.

Italian By Night is absolutely amazing! From the moment we were greeted by the hostess, to the wait staff, bartenders and kitchen staff ..everyone contributed to our wonderful experience and delicious dinner. We drove from Halifax, and this was our first choice for dinner!!!! We will be back and highly recommend to everyone to enjoy this incredible establishment!!!

Appetizers had so much flavor

We got the calamari as an appetizer and I was not impressed with it. Pieces of shell were in it and very very chewy. I have had it there before and it was excellent! So I was a little disappointed this time. Main courses were very delicious.

Atmosphere was very nice, lights were perfectly dimmed and the overall feel was very welcoming. We went there for dinner but couldnt get a seat, you need to make reservations, they fill up quickly. So we opted for gluten free pizza take out. Their GF carbonara pizza is out of this world! Dietary restrictions: They are careful with Celiac diet restrictions and food handling was great, no cross contamination.

Went with three other couples for a nice dinner experience and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent. We all had a drink, dinner and dessert. Everything was great by all accounts. This is a pricier place, so may not be the place if youre pinching pennies, but, if you want to treat yourself, this should be one to consider.

First time at the restaurant, and it was great all around. The appetizers were fantastic, and the main course was second to none! Our server, Alex, was very knowledgeable about the menu items, friendly, engaging, and efficient. I highly recommend Italian By Night!

Jesse was phenomenal. We didn t have a reservation (highly recommend) and were fortunate to snag two seats on the bar rail and enjoy our meal there. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The chicken parm is what dreams are made of. Lots of great beverage choices, and plenty of wine. Amazing impromptu date night, thank you!

Absolutely beautiful

Dined in with another couple on the weekend. The food was mediocre, lacked flavour and creativity, and the meal service was just ok. It was busy and the wait staff continued to bump into our elbows, as the tables were placed too far out into the isle. Instead of complaining, we physically moved our table to remedy this on our own. The main reason we will not be returning though, is due to the tactless manner in which the waitress declared she needed to cash us out as she had another table coming in. We were insulted and floored since we had only been there for just over an hour and there were many other tables available at that time. She hadn t even cleared our dessert dishes and coffee cups yet, let alone offering us another cup! How rude! It was our first and last time wasting our rare night out. Sorry Italian By Night, you didn t live up to the hype.

Food & service we great!

I made my reservation through open table online. Easy to use and they were ready for me when I arrived with seat at the bar as I requested. My first visit to Italian by Night. I had high expectations going in and this meal was everything I was expecting. Solo visit and was served by Rob. One of the best bartenders in Saint John for sure. Knew him from another restaurant years past, good to see him again, and his service and attention to detail is top notch as ever. I had the Scoglio, house made pasta with shrimp, scallops, and mussels. My compliments to the chef on this, as one of the best meals I have ever had. You cannot go wrong ordering this and you will certainly not be disappointed, it is so good. Large bar area at this restaurant, nice area to have a drink and nice area to have a meal. Restaurant nicely done and good atmosphere. Put a visit at this restaurant at the top of your to do list, you will not be disappointed.

The food was delicious, but for the price you are charging for gnocchi and ravioli.. before you even have a bite you can see the bottom of the plate, you know the portions are pretty meager. This is the first time in my life having to pay for bread in an Italian restaurant and I m Italian! Lets bear in mind pasta is flour and egg.. gnocchi is potato and flour.. this was a special occasion and terribly disappointing and we went home hungry.

Had a great experience as always at this restaurant. The food is delicious and the customer service is top notch!! Had a little problem with my take out order and they rectified the situation without hesitation. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back to this restaurant.

Great attention to detail, from the pre-meal hot hand towel to dessert. Special thanks to our server, Marcus. Food : 5/5

Use caution booking through their website. I booked a table for two for 8:45 pm which worked well for me as my partner was getting off work at 7:30. Neither of us had been to this restaurant before, and we were looking forward to trying it. Got a call from Italian by Night an hour later saying that they only had 8:00 pm available. Why is there a discrepancy between the online booking service and the host? Very disappointed.

Went for dinner, the carpaccio was really good, the gnocchi were very fresh, be mindful of the chicken as the portion is really generous. Nice location to enjoy dinner with family or friends for special occasions.

Outstanding food. Great service. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Everything was perfect Parking: Parking is free after 6 and on the weekends Food : 5/5 |

Great service great price great food

We had an excellent meal. Great atmosphere and service.

Amazing place with great staff and a wonderful atmosphere, it might be the best food Ive had since I moved to saint john

Ate here a few years ago, wonderful restaurant, and even better story. Food was great, fantastic location. Highly recommended!

We had a a birthday dinner here for my mother in law. There were four adults, a 12 year old, 10 year old and a two year old. Upon entering the lighting and ambience were on point. The wait staff were so friendly. We knew our bill would be expensive, but it was totally worth it. One of us is a vegan, two of us are vegetarians, and the rest are meat eaters. The desserts are amazing. I had the torta (chocolate flourless cake with a raspberry sauce). So good. I was nervous about bringing the younger kiddo, but the staff made it so easy.

Very tasty. Great service.

If you have allergies, you may want to try somewhere else. I ordered the Parmigiana di Pollo and knew from a previous visit, that despite not being listed on the description, there was a cream/Alfredo sauce on the chicken. I informed the server that I have an allergy and clarified with them again after everyone else had ordered. I had eaten about half my meal when I started to have an allergic reaction and noticed the sauce. I informed the server and did not finish the chicken. They apologized but I was already having a reaction at that point. Not worth it. Dietary restrictions: Not a good option for people with dietary concerns.

Traveling with my family and our tradition is Italian food night one. This place could not have been better. The food - exceptional (and they have veg options!!!). The service was superb - just attentive enough. Wish I could give more than five star. We may be back tomorrow!

Waiter was great and the food was awesome...everyone at out table enjoyed!!

Absolutely amazing Italian food. The charcuterie plate was fabulous. The striploin special was gorgeous and the salmon amazing. Great wines available and wonderful atmosphere.

Very classy, nice dining and service. The food came out quickly and tasted good. I sat at the bar and the server there was accommodating to my questions and configurations. I finally went with the standard lamb shank options. It was decent but I didn t care for the garnish on my meat.

First of all the place has really nice decor and the staff was very welcoming and the service was really top tier! But the food was next level! I read over the menu tonight while visiting from out of town with some dear friends and honestly was having the hardest time deciding. I really wanted a pizza that are hand formed and dressed with house made ingredients, but I also wanted a seafood spaghetti dish that sounded really awesome but I couldn t decide. So I asked our server if I could have the seafood dish as a pizza instead of spaghetti and she said she would ask the chef. A minute later the chef approached the table and said that she probably could do it but the oven would destroy the scallops and shrimp and made some delightful recommendations of the house made fennel sausage on white sauce pizza with the scallops and shrimp cooked in garlic in a pan and then added to the pizza as it came out of the oven. Brilliant I thought and said yes to her amazing suggestions. In just a little while, chef delivered her masterpiece to the table and just look at the pic! This is a creation to behold! This is culinary art at its finest to look at and to taste?! Truly delicious and amazing. The scallops were like tiny white tender and sweet, perfectly cooked meat cookies, paired with shrimp and sausage and mozzarella cheese on a rich and creamy white sauce topped hand thrown pizza. I d like to tell you that this dish, this chef, this atmosphere and this place has gotten me excited to find and post about amazing food places after a couple years of silence! Thank you St John, thank you Executive Chef, Michelle Hooton and thanks to the wonderful staff and friends who made the experience totally rich! I got a Custom made seafood sausage pizza to DIE FOR! But Executive Chef, Michelle Hooton said this won t happen every time but have her recommend your next new favorite dish! I hope to come back!

Hard to find any negative about this place. From the service (lovely) to the food (amazing). Thank you!

True Italian food comes to Saint John! Elegant space, impeccable service, and stellar food.

Quite nice place, although as it turns out I reserved table for 1 hour and 45 minutes, which was kinda unexpected, as I told them that I was booking it for my wife s birthday. Service was great, food was okay

So delicious, believe the hype.

One of the best meals Ive had on our month long trip! Friendly helpful wait staff Food

If your visiting from out of town, they are the best Saint John has to offer... Food is good... Service is very decent... Wine selection is decent as well...

Fabulous meal cooked to perfection! Amazing desserts ..great red wine sangria...wonderful server, Jasmine. She was so attentive , knowledgeable and served with a smile . Great atmosphere. Cant wait to return !

My first dining experience was fully satisfying and frankly, quite impressive. As a former travel writer, I scrutinize eateries more than I probably should, since it usually diminishes the dining experience. Not so at Italian by Night. It is a well oiled machine, from the reservation process straight through to the cannolis on the dessert menu. I will definitely treat myself to a return visit - that is, if I can get a table ! (P.S.- Our server Angie is a keeper. )

Amazing food, Amazing place. Highly recommend with friendly staff

The service, food and atmosphere ... ..5 star. True authentic Italian cuisine in Uptown St John. I highly recommend this restaurant.

World class restaurant.

Food and service was exceptional!! We definitely will be returning.

A few Aussies in an Italian restaurant in Canada. Alex was our waiter. His charisma kept us relaxed and we felt welcome. The food was next level amazing. Not many places stand up to our homeland. This one ticked all the boxes. Well done!

Great food and service

Excellent food and excellent service at a very good price! The meatballs are so soft

Fancy delicious foods !

Everything is always delicious. The staff are wonderful. Great experience.

Wow. The food is bursting with flavour, the wine selection is great, and service is wonderful. Dorothy is my fave and honestly Ill come back just for her. One of the staff is a sommelier and came out to help us choose the best wine for our meal, super knowledgeable and kind. Loved the ambience, theres lots of seating but it does stay busy the whole night!

Food, service and ambiance were terrific! We arrived with our two grandchildren without reservations and they were super accommodating. Vacationers should put this as a must stop in St. John.

Beware when making reservations for groups larger than that 10-12 persons as they will charge you for cancellations fees person irrespective if they fill the table post cancellation. I was charged on my credit card cancellation fees hours before the reservation time and the tables were used by others. Management originally confirmed no charged but call back later to say charges would apply as instructed by the Owner. Will book in further at other better less pricy finer eaterys.

Food was great.Two gentleman at the bar were super professional, one name JESSI

We went to this restaurant after reviewing recommendations on line and we re not disappointed! We celebrated our anniversary. We had a wonderful table by the window! The ambiance, service, food and drinks were outstanding! They have fantastic non alcoholic drinks. My husband had a zero alcohol Gin and Tonic. I had a zero alcoholic Sangria! They were both outstanding! We both had specials. We split a Caesar salad to start) one of the best I have had) Hubby had beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I had a delicious beef ravioli in a white 3 cheese sauce. Yum! The bread was not included but available (at a small price) when asked for. We split a fabulous Pavlova for dessert. The restaurant provided 2 complimentary glasses of Prosecco for our anniversary! It was a spectacular experience and I m very glad we went to this restaurant! Highly recommend. If ever back in Saint John, I would definitely return!

My favorite restaurant in the province. Food is wonderful and the atmosphere is always alive. Also really appreciate that the restaurant, from the kitchen to the front of house, is run by women (we love Dorothy!!).

Really enjoy all the dishes here. Always great food and the staff are always so friendly too.

Favorite restaurant in the city!

Really excellent and quality

Awesome! The food is delicious and the service flawless. We had been here six years ago and rearranged our itinerary to eat here again - does not disappoint. Make a reservation very busy.

The food was delicious! I had a Caesar salad, linguini con sugo, and creme brulee. Everything was so good! An Italian lady recommended it to us, and she was right on. Vegetarian options: They had vegetarian pasta and pizza options.

25 minutes of waiting (reservation at 8:00 p.m., arrival at 7:55 p.m. seated at 8:35 p.m.). The table where we sat had been empty for 10 minutes. Nothing is offered while waiting. The person at the reception and who places people seems inexperienced and does not seem motivated. Clumsy server. She comes back after the order to say that they no longer have a dish (the waiters do not discuss with the kitchen to know the dishes available). Fast and smiling service (less than 15 minutes of waiting for the dishes). The dishes are good, well cooked. The tiramisu lacks a bit of flavor.

The apps were the best part, main course was good but very heavy on pasta for the price, uncomfortably warm inside when I was there. Wait staff was great.

Beautiful experience!!. Highly recommend! The food was delicious and the service was exemplary! Our best meal in NB!!

Amazing food and service. Would definitely recommend

Great service and meal

Lovely spot, convenient location. Delicious menu, superb table service. Especially Alex and Jesse at the bar who went above and beyond to make sure that we had an excellent meal, fantastic service and a wonderful evening. The Capris salad & meatball appetizer superb. We had the steak special medium rare, cooked to perfection and melt in your mouth delicious with tiramisu for dessert. Definitely a return trip if ever in St. John, New Brunswick. Five star all the way!

A delightful experience as always! Our server Alex was superbly attentive and our meals were devine.

My partner and I went here for a late dinner. On sitting down a server told us that they were busy and that wait times may be longer. We did experience some minor waits, but nothing serious. I opted for a seafood-based pasta and my partner ordered a steak which was the special of the night. We both found that the proteins of our meal were cooked extremely well and the quality of the meat/ingredients was exceptional. The plates came to around $40 and $50 respectively. We did find that some of the sauces fell a bit flat, but nothing that would make us say it was a bad meal by any means. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of Italian by Night can suffer a bit on behalf of its downstairs neighbors. The bar below the restaurant plays loud dance music which can be felt through the floor and heard through the entire meal. If youre looking for a quiet evening out, this may not be the place to go, but could be fun if you enjoy hearing muffled 2000s and 2010s hits! Our server made a few jokes about it, and it wasnt a big deal to us. A good restaurant to eat at that wont disappoint, but in my opinion, is a bit too expensive for the experience. Taking a route that isnt the surf and turf might be better value for money.

Ravioli is always killer good.. just a tad slow getting the food out to our table.. service was good.. recommend.

a hidden gem of some of the best Italian food I have had coast to coast. out of the way up in New Brunswick, but if up near Saint John, then Italian by Night is a MUST EAT!!!

We didnt have a reservation having just arrived in town so we ate at the bar. The bartender was fantastic so attentive and witty with amazing cocktails. The food was 5 star. Definitely not to be missed.

Wonderful meal and service in a beautiful atmosphere!

We came in for dinner and absolutely enjoyed everything. The warm lighting and ambiance were very thought out and stellar. The kitchen staff and food were truly top notch- we ordered a pizza and the Oglio pasta and both were outstanding. The pizza dough and house made noodles were insane! So good! And the service was really great - you could tell they were busy, but there was always time for a menu recommendation or question, and we weren t rushed. I wish Google could let me do 6 stars. This is how you do an Italian restaurant. Thanks for a great night!

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere!

Everything was good. Prices are a little steep but its a formal dining. We really enjoyed our food and service.

The best ravioli that I have ever had! Wonderful atmosphere and great service!

What an awesome evening of fabulous food. Oh and may I add that Perry, our waiter, just enhanced our experience to a whole new level Thank You. Will definitely be back!

Our server was excellent, everything about the ambiance was great, and the food was very meh. We got an appetizer of meatballs to split and it came with the tiniest sliver of bread. Hardly enough for one, let alone two to share. My partner got the burger, which he enjoyed but fries were bland. I got a creamy chicken pasta dish and was left underwhelmed. The website said it would be tagliatelle, but what I received tasted like box linguine. The chicken was dry and the sauce lacked the truffle essence I was looking for. We got two desserts, the torta and the donuts. The torta was quite good but the donuts were very tough and the butterscotch sauce was gritty - miss in execution but good flavour. As it was our anniversary, they graciously offered us two glasses of champagne to celebrate. All together the bill with tip was about $140. Wouldnt recommend if youre a foodie, would recommend if you are looking for a vibe.

I was very excited to visit Italian by Night because it was highly recommended by people. I did not have a reservation (I was alone) and even though the restaurant was easily 1/4 empty I was stuck in the corner of the bar next to the wall. The ambiance is very chic (and I was dressed accordingly) but almost too much I like when Italian restaurants are lively and loud even the classy ones. Food was OK. The Arancinis were served with a very meaty marinara (90% meat 10% sauce) which is very unusual for me. The raviolis were tasty but the portion was basically appetizer size which makes 0 sense for the price close to 25$. All and all I still recommend it but reserve ahead of time and don t hesistate to ask questions on the portion sizes.

Great experience

Went out for the evening in Saint John, decided to make reservations at Italian by night. First time going. Great atmosphere. Good food. Price is above the quality for my own personal opinion. Everything was good until we payed our bill and wanted to finish our wine. The server comes over and tells us that there are people waiting for our table. I looked at the door and not one person was waiting. Beside the fact that the table across from us was empty and the table beside us was also empty. Got up to leave, on the way out I asked the host where the other reservations are, with her reply that there on there way. First time ever been rushed/ kicked out to leave a place that was not full. Also tried to sell me a 8oz filet with mashed and veggies for 52 dollars which was the special of the day. Im not cheap but that price seem very aggressive. Definitely not happy with how that went down and will not be going back anytime soon. My bill was over 150 totally fine with that and even left an 18 percent tip on top all before this took place. Paying these prices i, would expect a lot more professionalism and better accommodations from the staff and management. Sadden to have gone thru this. Hope it doesnt happen to others like it did for us.

Magique love it

Great food and great atmosphere! Our server was wonderful with providing recommendations, and very attentive!

Extraordinary food matched only by the exemplary service.

We were there to celebrate our daughters Birthday and the entire evening was beyond amazing! The service, the atmosphere, and food were fantastic!

Had dinner at Italian By Night on Friday and it was an amazing experience from beginning to end.A warm welcoming atmosphere greets you as you enter,beautiful setting with warm lighting,beautiful decor,friendly hostess.The food was delicious,perfectly cooked and seasoned.Everthing is made in house,including the focaccia bread and deserts all delicious.A great experience for a night out,the whole package.Well done,can t wait to go back.

Excellent Italian Restaurant

Food is amazing. Service is top notch, our sever Michael was extraordinary and very attentive. Was not our first time and won t be our last.

There on a bustling Friday night, still had excellent service. The salmon was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The mark of a great Italian restaurant kitchen; an excellent quality meatball married up to a mouth watering marinara. Among the best youll ever have is here. Modern attractive dining room and entirely reasonable prices for what you get, which is high quality, well done meals.

Friendly bartenders and great food

My favorite restaurant in the city!! The atmosphere is great and the waiters are friendly and experienced

Service was exceptional with great atmosphere. Was disappointed in the dietary restriction options and substitutions for the regular menu. Dairy free was limited to the vegetarian option and was lacking in flavour Food

Without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in Saint John. A nice selection of dishes, the food is delicious and the staff are wonderful. It is highly recommended that you call ahead to make a reservation.

Sat at thr bar as the restaurant was fully booked and got A+ service from the 2 amazing bar tenders.

Spagetti tasted like Saint John stale water. Im sure the chicken came from Superstore deli

I love this place, The food, atmosphere and everything are the best here.

Wow - where do I start... very attentive server, great food and I mean REALLY great food, substantial wine list. Did I mention the food was great, only shame was I did not take pictures...

Great food and service

Traveling for work and Went as a single and sat at the bar, was served my entree within 15 minutes of sitting down, had desert and brandy and was out of there within 40 minutes of being seated. Pumpkin ravioli was the feature pasta of the night and was to die for ! Definitely will be returning. A reservation is a MUST on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Calamari here is amazing. Atmosphere and service is great as well.

I have nothing but great things to say about our experience at Italian by Night. The atmosphere was amazing. We had a reservation, which I would highly recommend as it was quite busy even on a Tuesday night. Our server was outstanding, some of the best service we ve EVER received. For our meal we shared the Arancini, Polpetti, and Scampi E Fungi for our first round; all fantastic! I ordered the Scoglio for my main meal, and it was the best seafood dish I ve ever eaten and probably in the top five meals I ve ever eaten. The mound of scallops, mussels and shrimp were cooked to perfection and very fresh. The sauce was full of flavour and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The focaccia on the side was also fantastic. The portion was quite large and in my opinion worth the $40 price. All of our meals were served hot. Our water was continuously refilled without ever having to ask. It certainly isn t a restaurant we would eat at weekly, but worth the cost for a special occasion. I would highly recommend! Vegetarian options: They had many vegetarian options available Parking: Street parking

This place is one of the best places to eat.

We have never had anything bad to say about this place before....thus we booked it once again for our anniversary. Unfortunately the earliest table available a little over a week and a half before was for 8:15 pm. A bit later than we wanted. But ok we booked it informing them this was our 28th wedding anniversary. Then a couple days before the day we got an email pushing our dinner booking to 8:30 pm. Well we could have cancelled it at that point, but what then would we do. So we got our table right by the door. Something by my wifes side was plugged into the wall and protruding into her sitting area and got knocked out. So we plugged it back in. We were reasured by our waiter that we need not rush, as we told him we didnt want too on our special day. No special treatment this time for our anniversary was given us like previous visits. No special drink, or desert or nothing. Ok. A bit disappointing. But not required. The meals were of good quality and I made a bad choice for myself, but the quantity of meat was good. Ill do it differently next time. Just a personal choice. Excellent salad. Unfortunately my choice of desert was not available. The replacement I chose was disappointing. Thin and too sweet. (Sugar high). Our waiter rushed us at the end ruining the whole night. My wife said I should not have given a tip. We likely will go somewhere else next year. It is too bad. We have always recommend this restaurant as the best in the city. Maybe this was a one off.

Amazing food and lovely experience all around! Service was great from the assistant servers, and our main server was okay. The issue with the service was that it was impersonal and she didnt seem to be knowledgeable about the food. No huge problems though, just not stand out service. And this is a place that deserves stand out service. Highly recommend! The food and atmosphere are wonderful.

They took our reservation then cancelled it. And then they refuse to give us our $200 gift card. The women at the front desk have terrible attitudes.