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Gio, Halifax, NS

Gio

4.7
4.7
440 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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
  • Area
    Halifax
  • Cross Street
    Located at the corner of Market St. & Prince St.
  • Parking details
    Located on Grafton Street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Romantic

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Romantic

  • Nova Scotia

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gio offers an exceptional dining experience with "world class service" and inventive dishes, making it a "must visit place in Halifax." The ambiance is "perfect for romance," and standout dishes include the bone marrow and snow crab. Servers like Terri and Molly are "knowledgeable and personable," enhancing every visit.

440 Reviews
  1. Carrie

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked an 8-person dinner at Gio to celebrate my parents’ 70th wedding anniversary. The restaurant staff helped to make the evening exceptionally special for my parents. The quality of the food was wonderful. Our server Molly was attentive, and knowledgeable . An amazing experience ! Bravo Gio!
    GioResponded today
    Thank you Carrie for the amazing review! The team is so happy to hear the evening was enjoyed by all. I will ensure Molly hears your praise as well; she is definitely one of our superstars. Wishing you all the best the day.

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  2. Thea

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Salad a nice combination of interesting fresh ingredients. Main courses flavorful and cooked nicely. Server very informative and personable without being intrusive. We will add Gio to our restaurant rotation.

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  3. Ron

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, great food, and a wonderful server.

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  4. Pierre-Luc

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Food was incredible and the staff was focused on diners experience and happy to help/share information on the menu items.
    GioResponded on 12 January 2025
    Thank you Pierre-Luc for the amazing review. We are always grateful for the wonderful customers we have and especially grateful for the amazing team of professionals we have taking care of them. We hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Dale

    VIP

    New York City

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not eaten at Gio in over 5 years and have been going to some new spots around the city like Water Polo, Cafe Lunette etc... and we both commented that the service was great and the food was delicious - so we plan on adding Gio to our frequent place now to eat.
    GioResponded on 12 January 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful comments Dale. The team is looking forward to seeing you both in again soon.

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  6. Ciaran

    Atlantic Canada

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant continues to be the very best in Atlantic Canada and well beyond. New Year’s Eve dinner was the best we have ever had. The staff are friendly, professional and so efficient. The space is beautiful, but the real show stopper is the food. They kitchen staff continually update the menus with incredibly inventive dishes, using only quality ingredients with products not commonly seen in these parts, such as rabbit, boar, shanks and osso-buco. Each dish is presented like an artist palette and the desserts are spectacular! Hats off to Sean, the Manager, who always seems to be on floor, ensuring guests are well taken care of, along with our server Terry, who just knows how to make you feel as if you are guest in her own home.
    GioResponded on 12 January 2025
    Thank you for the incredible praise Ciaran, we are all blushing a little today. We hope to see you in again for February Dine Around.

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  7. penelope

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was perfect and the decor. Seating was very comfortable. The food was absolutely exquisite. Everything was perfect. Love this restaurant!
    GioResponded on 12 January 2025
    Thank you for the lovely review Penelope. Wishing you the best day.

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  8. Catherine

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Notre première fois au Gio était fantastique! Le personnel était très sympathique et souriant. Merci et nous reviendrons

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  9. Nancy

    Toronto

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly world class service and an exceptional culinary experience that enlivens all your senses and brings you joy. I’ve been hosting guests here for over 10 years and each time our experience is extraordinary, consistent and pure delight.
    GioResponded on 12 January 2025
    Thank you for the incredible comments Nancy. We hope to see you in again soon.

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  10. Vidhya

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gio is a safe bet when choosing where to celebrate a special someone and has continued to be such for the many years I’ve been going. The quality of the dishes paired with the attentive, personable staff is hard to beat in Halifax. We celebrated my Father’s 80th here and our party had the beef tartar, the bone marrow, the rabbit, the swordfish, boar, sunchoke ravioli, and the Cornish hen and everyone left full and happy. Our waitress Terry is a professional and a delight! Can’t wait to find a reason to go back!

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Gio is rated 4.7 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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