Gio
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9, Canada
Phone: (902) 425-1987
Website: https://www.giohalifax.com/
Gio in Halifax is a 4.6-star restaurant with 271 Google reviews, known for Seafood Chowder and Sourdough with Basil+Caper Compound Butter.
Why we love it
- Fine dining with seasonal, local produce
- Located near Near Market St and Prince St
- Exceptional service, elegant atmosphere, creative cocktails
- Upscale dining with attentive and knowledgeable staff
- Fine dining with seasonal, local produce
- Located near Near Market St and Prince St
- Exceptional service, elegant atmosphere, creative cocktails
- Upscale dining with attentive and knowledgeable staff
What to Order
Seafood Chowder
This chowder is praised for its rich flavor and lack of potatoes, focusing instead on delicious seafood.
"Best seafood chowder around - not a potato could be found in the bowl."
Andrea McKenna
Sourdough with Basil+Caper Compound Butter
A simple yet memorable appetizer, the sourdough is elevated by its unique and flavorful compound butter.
"Loved the sourdough with basil+caper compound butter, I’ll be dreaming about that for weeks."
Andrea McKenna
Burger
A surprisingly standout dish, this burger is consistently described as perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor.
"We both ordered the burger and it was perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavour."
David Owens
Osso Buco
This braised veal dish is a rich and tender main course, noted for its perfect cooking and depth of flavor.
"The main course, Osso Buco, a braised veal dish was cooked to perfection: tender, rich, and full of flavor."
Brampreet Singh
Cocktails
Gio offers a fantastic and creative cocktail menu, with many reviewers highlighting the quality and variety of drinks.
"Phenomenal cocktails, I’ll definitely be coming back to have a taste of the rest of it :)"
RA K
Desserts
The dessert menu features a variety of options, including vegan choices, all praised for being delicious and beautifully presented.
"We shared two of the desserts, both of which were fabulous - they even wrote "Happy Anniversary" on the plates in chocolate."
Melissa B
Inside Scoop
- The restaurant is attached to a hotel, but don't let that deter you; it's a top-tier dining experience.
- Portion sizes are generally larger than expected for fine dining.
- Service is consistently highlighted as exceptional, with staff often going above and beyond for special occasions.
- Consider a cozy booth for a more intimate dining experience.
- The menu changes seasonally, so there's always something new to try.