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Italian by Night, Saint John, NB

Italian by Night

4.8
4.8
2889 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
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Italian by Night is an urban Italian restaurant and bar with a cuisine focused on old world techniques in a modern kitchen.

A romantic Italian restaurant in Uptown Saint John with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is a mix of rustic exposed brick and wood beams, as well as elegant touches like linen tablecloths, fresh flowers and candles on the tables.

The menu offers a wide variety of Italian dishes, ranging from classic favorites like pizza and pasta to more upscale options like seafood, steaks, and excellent wine list. We use fresh ingredients, with a focus on high-quality flavors and presentation.

We offer corporate and wedding buyouts in a gorgeous venue with ample seating and layout, excellent food, attentive service, and a memorable atmosphere that is perfect for any special occasion. A personalized menu and experience will reflect your unique tastes and preferences.

We offer a private dining room for smaller groups.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (506) 214-8259
  • Website
    http://italianbynight.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michelle Hooton
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to work with our clients for both small or large private events at Italian by NIght. We offer restaurant 'buy-out' packages as well as smaller group event menus. Our beautiful open space concept can host up to 183 guests in a stand-up cocktail reception format or 120 guests for a seated dining experience. Hosting corporate, wedding or family events is our expertise. We welcome all inquiries.
  • Location
    97 Germain St, Saint John, NB E2L2E5
  • Neighbourhood
    Saint John
  • Cross Street
    Grannan Lane.Also Germain & King Street (is one block south)
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2023

    $200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    New Years

What 2,889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Romantic

  • Atlantic Canada

    Good for special occasions

  • Atlantic Canada

    Italian

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • New Brunswick

    Best Overall

  • New Brunswick

    Best Food

  • New Brunswick

    Best Service

  • New Brunswick

    Best Ambience

  • New Brunswick

    Best Value

  • New Brunswick

    Good for business meals

  • New Brunswick

    Good for business meals

  • New Brunswick

    Good for groups

  • New Brunswick

    Hot spot

  • New Brunswick

    Neighbourhood gem

  • New Brunswick

    Great for fine wines

  • New Brunswick

    Romantic

  • New Brunswick

    Good for special occasions

  • New Brunswick

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • New Brunswick

    Most Booked

2,889 Reviews

  1. JanetJ

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The chicken parmesan is incredible. Really miss the bruschetta they used to service.

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  2. CaitM

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Great service and delicious food!

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  3. DebbieR

    Atlantic Canada

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Once again, Angie delighted with her friendliness and great service - she made us laugh on more than one occasion. Dinner this time around wasn't the best. The two orders of the Osso Bucco were both overcooked and rather tasteless, much the opposite than when I had it about 3 weeks ago. The risotto balls were also tasteless. Charlie and I shared the Tiramisu for dessert and it was out of this world amazing! The wine was delicious and we all enjoyed our evening - there was a lovely vibe and one thing I must note - thank you to Dorothy who saved the day - the before dinner tums were much appreciated! Thank you all!

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  4. Sisters

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was A-1! She was very knowledgeable and helpful with making our decision on which great options to choose. The restaurant felt warm and cozy on a,cold night. Already made a,reservation to be back on December 19th!

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  5. Malu

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food! The menu is lovely. I hope to come back another day. A little noisy, but it was ok.

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  6. Tcon

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great service and food. My wife’s meal - the Ravioli which was the special came quite cold but overall very good!

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  7. Dawn

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time, great food, atmosphere and service. Did find the noise level a bit high.

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  8. KellyW

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. Our server was extremely attentive. The hostess that sat us could have been friendlier and it made me think the evening was going to be less than I was hoping for but once we were seated everything was perfect.

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  9. SusieH

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for starting the evening off on the right foot 😉. Everything was great!

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  10. MicheleF

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food and service! IBN is our favourite special occasion restaurant.

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  11. NancyF

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining experience, excellent! Emma, our server was outstanding.

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  12. Tidelines

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and service. Emma was a wonderful server and we enjoyed her radiant smile. The food was wonderful. Fresh tasting, nicely presented and delicious.

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  13. MisterUg

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Not the best Italian I’ve ever had, but definitely the highest priced.

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  14. BrendaLT

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing evening ~ an exceptional dining experience ! This wasn’t my first time @ IBN but it was for my 3 girlfriends with me and they were NOT disappointed. The food was sublime, the atmosphere was full of cheer and our server, Angie, was top 10, bar none ! She offered up great service and tons of fun ~ bravo to her. Thank you, once again, for a lovely evening out while in your fair city ~ we will all be back and we hope it will be soon. 💕

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  15. garyd

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was phenomenal. Will definitely be back

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  16. LucasH

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, atmosphere, value and our server was the very best. We were running a bit late for our reservation and called to let the restaurant know and they were kind enough to still seat us.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was a good dining experience. Personally, however, my penne was not what I had ordered. It was good but not what I ordered.

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  18. SusanB

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the atmosphere at the bar and the friendliness of the staff. Our favourite date night.

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  19. DonnaC

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & service. Pleasant atmosphere. Smells are fantastic!

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  20. PatB

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and service.

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  21. DocJJ

    Atlantic Canada

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal! Great service! Thank you very much! My advice, do not miss the pavlava! It is delicious! Of course, the Scoglio pasta is the best in town!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an excellent restaurant. The food was delicious our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is relaxing, I would highly recommend.

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  23. KennyKhan

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent experience. Great service from the moment we walked in and were hosted by the courteous staff. Our apps ,mains and dessert were all on point . Can't wait to go back

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  24. ShonaD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very limited appetizers for those who like more basic options. It would be nice if you had garlic bread or bruschetta. Main meals were delicious however. Our server was fantastic. Very expensive for what we had however the food was really good.

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  25. WayneB

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated at a table handy to the door, as requested. Our server, Cat, was extremely welcoming, kind and capable. The food was delivered in a reasonable time and every item was delicious.

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  26. Jeff

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were wonderful. The other customers spoke very loudly but that is beyond the restaurant's control.

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  27. GailA

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious. The atmosphere was good. Felt a little hurried by waitress which I didn’t like. Restrooms were clean. Desserts were delicious as well. Highly recommend.

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  28. EricS

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Was seated right cross from the bar on high table, not very comfortable, much preferred a regular table which I had gone on line to get a reservation prior. Next time will call the actual rest. or reservations.

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  29. MichaelO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The decor and ambiance were great. The food was delicious and nicely presented

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  30. Damon

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a casual business meeting!! Looking forward to my next dinner there.

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  31. DebbieR

    Atlantic Canada

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Lamb Shank and it was cooked to perfection and the polenta cakes are to die for. My dining partner had the penne with scallops and it was outstanding - the scallops were huge! Food presentation was very impressive and the vibe was great. Angie took great care of us - it was a fabulous evening.

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  32. KenD

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Appetizer - soup was cold/luke warm (Sent back - 3 individuals that ordered soup) Entre - Ravioli was cold and quality of sauce subpar (Didn't bother sending back)

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  33. BruceK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinners were excellent, scallops perfectly done. Osso buco delicious. Great Spanish red wine. Service was friendly, efficient & attentive!

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  34. MattB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group was out celebrating two birthdays and had a great time. While getting our table was delayed about 10min after our reservation time as it was busy, the rest of our service was great and very energetic! Our server was very thoughtful with the champagne for the birthday guests. As for our dinner, all of our food was wonderful and drinks were delicious! We're looking forward to our next visit.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emma was absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend. The occasion was a birthday and we will return without a doubt.

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  36. Maggie

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably one of the two best restaurants in Saint John. Wait staff is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Food is superb- we all had something with scallops and they were perfect - something we Maritimes pay close attention to!

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  37. BrettM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When you go to IBN you know what you are in store. 1) An incredible meal. Everything is always prepared to perfection. 2) Professional service, 3) Recognition that your business is important to the restaurant. You are not a number to them, you are a valued customer. To Liz and Michelle: thank you for always valuing my business. You have always ensured that all patrons are welcomed and valued at your establishment. Kudos and congrats. To Dorothy and Perry: it is always a pleasure to have your service when we dine at IBN. Your professional, combined with your sense of humour caps off a perfect meal. For those heading to Saint John, NB— IBN is a must to put on your list.

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  38. DawnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a lovely anniversary dinner on Nov 4. The complementary drinks were particularly special. We always enjoy our dinners at Italian by Night when we visit Saint John. The staff are very accommodating for my special needs. I never have to worry about cross contamination. Thank you to the waitstaff and cooks !

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  39. Jenny

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Tara was fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Second time as our waitress and outstanding. Even remembered us. Hope we have her again!

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  40. libby

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Chop chop wasnt as good as usual menu. Noise level very loud. Service was good.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Italian by Night is rated 4.8 stars by 2889 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Italian by Night

97 Germain St, Saint John, NB E2L2E5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grannan Lane.Also Germain & King Street (is one block south)
  • Neighbourhood
    Saint John
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michelle Hooton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://italianbynight.com/
  • Phone number
    (506) 214-8259
  • Private party facilities
    We are happy to work with our clients for both small or large private events at Italian by NIght. We offer restaurant 'buy-out' packages as well as smaller group event menus. Our beautiful open space concept can host up to 183 guests in a stand-up cocktail reception format or 120 guests for a seated dining experience. Hosting corporate, wedding or family events is our expertise. We welcome all inquiries.

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