Review Gio - Halifax

We saw the menu online and it looked good so we decided to make a reservation. We did not realize this restaurant was in a hotel and did not expect the food to be as good as it was. It was an unexpected great meal. We had the carrots to start and I hade the shrimp and scallops. I loved every bite. The cocktails were good too. Were able to handle a peanut allergy.

A great place for a special treat. Superlative service, deliciously different food, excellent wines and cocktails. We shared the bone marrow & snow crab starter (a weird & wonderful combination!) Mains were foie gras burger and halibut & chips. Our only gripe was that the fancy chips/fries did not work: bland, almost tasteless and awkward.

Gio's was our family choice for Thanksgiving dinner. The Cornush Hen was a brilliant stand-in for turkey. All accompaniments were delicious, as was salad and desert. Other dishes ordered were scallops - perfection and wild boar - amazingly tender and delicious. Our server, Alan, was top-notch. He even switched floral arrangments, as we wanted a booth, but loved the yellow flowers on a center table. Highly recommended.

Party of 6 and tried a whole lot of the different dishes. cocktails, eh so so. Appetizer Ceviche, Short Rib, Bone marrow we very good, the Ceviche was excellent. Mains included, Boar, Fish and Chips, Octopus. Octopus was good, Fish and Chips very good, Boar very good but none of the mains were excellent. Desert Chocolate Banana excellent, and a cheesecake variation which also was excellent. So overall, food was ranging from good to excellent, the majority was very good ehe 4 stars. would we go back? not so sure, maybe.

Delicious and inventive food expertly presented in a comfortable upmarket setting. The staff were friendly and there was a decent selection of affordable wines. We loved the bone marrow and snow crab as a starter, our mains were delicious and highly recommend the deserts. Would definitely come back again!

Oscar was our server and he was amazing! The food is spectacular and the Pandan dessert is to die for! My husband and I came here for our 12 year anniversary and this was well worth the trip all the way from Toronto. Thank you again Oscar for such a wonderful experience!

What a great dinner! I was very impressed with everything the food, service and atmosphere. The food was amazing and everything I was hoping for!! Our server Oscar was a delight and very knowledgeable. He made us feel at ease and had great suggestions! The bone marrow and snowcrab salad was lifechanging! Thanks for a great evening!

Wow, we’re sleeping on this place! Saturday night, the place was like 1/4 full. It’s been a around for a long time and was known to be fancy back when I was in high school, but over the years with all the new restaurants this place has kind of been forgotten. The scallops, short ribs, octopus and cocktails were fantastic! The ceviche (was told it was new on the menu) needed more lime and salt but the fish was very fresh, after adjusting it it was great as well. The parsnip dessert was cute but just tasted like a spice cake, maybe go for the chocolate dessert next time…There will definitely be a next time! The Asian bartender/server also made dinner very enjoyable. Go with his recommendations! Gosh those scallops…with a sweet creamy savoury sauce and perfectly cooked scallops… I’ll be dreaming of you 😂

Upscale dining place in the Prince George Hotel. I'm usually not that impressed by hotel restaurants, but Gio is an exception. We stopped by for dinner and got: - Luke's Sourdough Bread: Not sure who Luke is, but his bread is pretty good. Firm on the crust, chewy in the middle. - Foie Gras Two Ways: I love how this had so many sweet elements on it (pressed apples, hazelnut crumbs, rosemary jam) that balanced out the fatty oiliness of the foie gras. - Squash: My favourite dish of the night. The orange vinaigrette complemented the sweetness of the squash really well. The pecorino cheese cut through the veggie taste, and the dash of honey took it over the top. - Arctic Char: Great char on the fish, though a bit too salty for me. Make sure to use the side lemon to dilute the saltiness. - Smoked Scallop: Whoa, this was almost a truly mindblowing dish. The smoke was perfect, but the scallop was just a bit on the rubbery side. The garlic cream sauce it was bathed in was chef's-kiss tasty. - Oh My That's Delicious: A dessert that lived up to its name. Delicate, not overly sweet chocolate mousse elements. But the undisputed star was the homemade blueberry icecream. From the good food, the great service (thanks Rachael for being so efficient, attentive and having a great disposition!), and the cool vibe, Gio is definitely a great place to wine and dine the night away.

Gio is considered a 4 diamond restaurant, and I can absolutely see why. Right from the moment we set foot into the restaurant, the welcome and attentiveness was impeccable. The menu is seasonal, so what you may see online in terms of menu may not match what's currently being offered. This means that the ingredients used are fresh and local, hence why the change in menu depending on availability. All that to say that they chana masala (included in picture) I ordered was absolutely divine. The basmati rice was cooked to perfection, and the chickpeas were beautifully flavourful. But the stand out here was the homemade mango chutney - it was quite possibly the best chutney I've ever had. Our server, Oscar, was a pleasure to deal with from the very first moment. Being also the main bartender, he was able to recommend some fantastic cocktails for us to try depending on what we were in the mood for. And the cocktails: on my! They're inventive, modern, and a pleasure for the sense! I'd highly recommend trying one! All in all, an excellent place to dine with what I consider absolutely 'bargain' prices for a 4 diamond restaurant! Highly recommended!

Enjoyed it very much on Saturday. A little surprised about the downsized portion of calamari but still enough to serve as an appetizer. Our server was outstanding and she even remembered us from 2 years ago! This place will definitely stay on the list of "special" places for dining out.

one of my favorite restaurant in halifax . small menu makes me wanna try everything in it and worth it. super friendly server. best spot if you are going to a date. recommend.

I had the opportunity to take my girlfriend for her birthday diner last night at GIO. The food was amazing and a very well done to Jamie and the kitchen crew. As well I would like to thank the service staff for an excellent time and wine pairings. Highly recommend everyone go for the experience, we will be back for sure..

Great place. Not a lot of tables so nice and intimate. Nice friendly server and amazing food. A surprising jewel in a gem of a city.

This place is amazing. Definitely a spot for those who have travelled and experienced 5 star restaurants.

Amazing food. Foodie heaven. Chicken liver mousse, tempura cauliflower and bison and filet mignon. The plating is almost too pretty to eat. Wonderful attentive service.

An amazing combination of flavours...the perfect place for a special lunch! And the staff was wonderful.

Probably the best meal we've had the pleasure of experiencing. If I could give it more stars, I would.

One if my fav restaurant in Halifax! Their elk dish is delish

Excellent food and excellent service. Loved my meal

Waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fantastic. Great atmosphere.

Food was fantastic and the staff was very lovely!

Consistently welcoming. Consistently delicious. Consistently wonderful atmosphere and service.

Excellent food. Maybe the starter was too big but anyhow...

The best restaurant in Canada I've ever been to! Great food and great service!

Excellent food and service, a wonderful night out!