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Gio, Halifax, NS

Gio

4.6
4.6
419 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
If reservations appear unavailable please email us at gioreservations@princegeorgehotel.com
Simply stated, Gio is the definitive dining experience of downtown Halifax. Since inception in 2006, the restaurant has garnered critical acclaim from those impressed by the ambition and execution of its four-diamond food and service. Dining with a twist, expect fun aside fancy, from the atmosphere to the plate. A divine and diverse menu shifts with every season, combining the best in local and global ingredients. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant also offers exquisite cocktails designed to enhance your experience and features a sommelier-selected wine list. Gio's private dining can easily accommodate groups of 10 to 20 with our Chef Greg Burns offering individually crafted menus to personalize your time with us.
We are perfectly located in the center of downtown just moments away from sporting, music and theatrical venues.
Life is a menu - Choose well

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lounge Service Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 425-1987
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Burns
  • Private party facilities
    A perfect space for your private event accommodating groups from 10 to 60 people. The private dining room is available everyday for groups of 10 to 24, business presentations, rehearsal dinners, day after wedding brunches...Gio's is available for buyout for both receptions or seated dining.Contact us at gioreservations@princegeorgehotel.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Cross Street
    Located at the corner of Market St. & Prince St.
  • Parking details
    Located on Grafton Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for fine wines

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for fine wines

  • Nova Scotia

    Good for special occasions

419 Reviews
  1. Todd

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food; outstanding service. Truly one of the best service staffs I have ever met.
    GioResponded 5 days ago
    Thank You Todd, we are grateful for the amazing review and yes Molly is definitely one of our superstars. We hope to see you in again soon!

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  2. Mary Lou & Jim

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Gio before and feel the quality has gone down. We ordered the tuna and scallop appetizers which were both good. We have had the wild boar before and we both ordered it. We were not asked how we like it cooked and both dishes came out really really well done, bit of char, tough. We sent them back and then got basically rare chops. The service was very good but really disappointed in our main courses. We won't return to this restaurant.
    GioResponded on September 30, 2024
    Good day Mary Lou and Jim, first off let me apologize for the less than perfect visit to gio. We don't often offer up excuses but we want you to know we take food quality seriously. After some investigation our chef has changed back to our original producer for boar and should you ever reconsider visiting us in the future he would love to make it up to you. Please feel free to reach out to us any time.

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  3. Angela

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Fantastic way to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.

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  4. Anne Marie

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously - Marrow with Snow Crab - I can't even begin to say how good this dish was. Would never of thought to combine the flavours but oh man that works! We could have eaten everything on the appetizer menu - will need to go back to work my way through. The Scallops were really good and the foie gras burger and the green tomatoes. I think you could just close your eyes and point and you would not be disappointed with whatever you eat. Well done to the chef!
    GioResponded on September 22, 2024
    Thank you for the praise Anne Marie, we certainly hope to see you in again soon. We will ensure the kitchen team hears your wonderful compliments.

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  5. Krista

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are always happy to entertain at Gio. The meal is always well crafted and delicious. Great wine selection and fabulous staff-Olivia was our server and she was delightful -well informed and welcoming! We remain grateful Gio has a wonderful creative kitchen, and has maintained a lovely ambiance perfect for sharing a wonderful meal and great conversation with friends, family and business colleagues alike. I am happy to say the only negative is not with the food , wine nor service, but with the seating. The unfortunate choice of fabric for the booth is uncomfortable as it makes the process of “sliding”into ones seat extremely difficult and awkward, particularly when wearing a dress, as it sticks to the fabric. Unfortunately choice -not without remedy. We look forward to our next evening with you. Many thanks.
    GioResponded on September 27, 2024
    Good day Krista, thank you for you wonderful review. I will make certain that both the culinary team and Olivia hear your praise, we are lucky to have her as a part of our service team. Thank you for the feedback on the booth seating, we will be having a discussion on that. We hope to see you in again soon.

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  6. Gillian

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as agreed by all but the past part of our experience was Terry, our server. She was entertaining, lovely, personable and totally professional.
    GioResponded on September 14, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review Gillian and we couldn't agree more Terri is one of our best. We hope to see you in again soon.

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  7. Shelby

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Molly was knowledgeable, prompt, and so personable. Our reunion group had a wonderful meal, and a delightful shared experience.
    GioResponded on September 14, 2024
    Good day Shelby, we are so happy the reunion went wonderfully. I will make sure Molly hears your praise. Have a wonderful day

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  8. Kevin

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gio is a must visit place in Halifax for foodies! For my app, I got their bone marrow & snow crb and it did not disappoint. It's a must try for picky foodies. While I typically do not order a burger for a dinner meal, I had to have their foie gras burger when I read its description and it did not disappoint! The icing on top was my server Terri: she has an innate gift to be a server and I would not have wanted anyone else serving me for this meal experience. I would be remiss if I did not mention that their red wine and manhattan cocktail were both superb. Oh and their dessert, "It's always best to eat in layers," is one of the best ones I have had!
    GioResponded on September 1, 2024
    Thank you Kevin for the amazing review and we agree, Terri is the perfect pairing for the experience we wish to deliver. We hope to see you in again.

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  9. Michael

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal we’ve had in Halifax for a while. Competitive price, excellent service and no intrusive music so that we could actually hear ourselves speak.
    GioResponded on September 1, 2024
    Thank you Michael for the wonderful comments. Wishing you a fantastic day

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  10. Scott

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet ambience with interesting and tasty food. Even boring choices like the coconut shrimp very good.

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FAQs

Gio is rated 4.6 stars by 419 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Gio

1725 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at the corner of Market St. & Prince St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lounge Service Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Located on Grafton Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Greg Burns
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (902) 425-1987
  • Private party facilities
    A perfect space for your private event accommodating groups from 10 to 60 people. The private dining room is available everyday for groups of 10 to 24, business presentations, rehearsal dinners, day after wedding brunches...Gio's is available for buyout for both receptions or seated dining.Contact us at gioreservations@princegeorgehotel.com
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