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Gio, Halifax, NS

Gio

4.8
4.8
476 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 476 people are saying

Gio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gio is celebrated for its "exceptional food and service," with a menu featuring inventive dishes like wild boar and sunchoke ravioli. Diners praise the "beautiful presentation" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff," making it a "hidden gem" in Halifax's dining scene. The "lovely atmosphere" enhances the memorable dining experience.

476 Reviews
  1. Rhonda

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional dining experience overall! Excellent staff/customer service – super welcoming and knowledgeable; exquisite food, and menu selection, competitively priced with equal calibre food in downtown Halifax; enjoyable, intimate ambiance in a very convenient downtown location. Highly recommended culinary destination for its well curated cuisine, delightful staff, and proximity to key downtown venues, and attractions.

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  2. Rose VIP

    Toronto19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Atmosphere outstanding. Awesome decor. The service was awesome.

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  3. Nikita

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so delicious! The environment and atmosphere of the restaurant was very relaxing and beautiful, the staff were super nice and informative, gave amazing recommendations on places to go if you're out adventuring around downtown! 10/10 highly recommend this restaurant! 😊👌

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  4. Heather

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful presentation, gracious wait staff, timely food service.

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  5. Bill VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner Because there was a large group we were seated in a semi private area Molly our server was fantastic recommending wine and advice on food choices The $ 50 price fixe cannot be beat
    GioResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review Bill. Wishing you the best day

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  6. Glen

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gio is a must try, especially right now for the month of March. On a recommendation, we tried the fixed price menu and it was excellent. Usually fixed menus are small portions and/or lesser quality, but Gio was neither of these. Three delicious courses that left us full. I had the wild boar and it was fantastic and the dessert was superb. Our server Molly was incredible, pleasant, knowledgeable, and great opinions. We will definitely return. If you can get there for the fixed price menu, you will not be disappointed.
    GioResponded on March 17, 2025
    Thank you Glen for the amazing review. We are so delighted we made a new fan. Molly is one of best and we are lucky to have her on the team. We will look forward to seeing you in again. Please follow our social media and upcoming features.

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  7. Kimbo

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Molly was our server and was amazing. The short ribs were delicious as was the pasta. We didn’t care for the scallops they weren’t very flavourful
    GioResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for the review and the feedback Kimbo. We always appreciate hearing from our guests. Molly is a fantastic member of our team, we are lucky to have her onboard. We hope to see you in again so we can make up for the scallop experience.

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  8. Troyw

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food quality and Terry was an amazing server. This is a hidden Gem in Halifax eating scene. Across the street from the Keg for a great experience.
    GioResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for the amazing review Troy and you are 100%right, Terri is amazing. The team looks forward to seeing you in again.

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  9. David

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was going to stay for dinner but after very disappointing appetisers we paid the bill and went to an alternative restaurant.
    GioResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for the feedback David, we do hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  10. ANDREW

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dine Around 2025. Friendly staff. Service was perfect. Meals were delicious.
    GioResponded on March 1, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review Andrew!

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Gio is rated 4.8 stars by 476 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Nova Scotia
  5. Halifax

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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