Café Chianti (5165 South St., 902-423-7471)
Italian and eastern European cuisine. Extensive wine cellar.
daMaurizio Dining Room (1496 Lower Water St., 902-423-0859)
Fine Italian dining, though open evenings only.
Il Mercato (5475 Spring Garden Rd., 902-422-2866)
Northern Italian cuisine in a casual European-style trattoria, serving fabulous desserts.
La Perla (73 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, 902-469-3241)
Elegant dining, overlooking Halifax harbour & skyline, Northern Italian cuisine. Private functions.
Ma'Fia's Ristorante & Bar (5472 Spring Garden Rd., 902-422-9007)
Features an open Italian woodburning oven serving gourmet pizza, as well as pasta and seafood dishes.