Everything was top notch, they made a birthday dinner extra special. Service was attentive, the food was tasty and fresh, and the atmosphere is classy but fun. 100% will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Supplì Deep-Fried Soffritto Risotto, Caesar Salad, Bread Basket
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Great food but too saltyMy cat really love this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephen Feist
I was there with a group and everyone raved about their meals. This has to be one of the best dining experiences I have had in Halifax for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Stevens
I went here with my sister and our uncles, D & G, for a reunion after many years back in August 2023. The atmosphere was fantastic and the service was incredible.The waitress we had was very attentive and friendly. My sister was with us and she has a few allergies and I think that this was the most well informed experience I’ve ever seen her have. As the shared dishes came out, they made sure to tell her what possible allergens were in them and they really knew the menu and ingredients, it put our minds at ease.The food was wonderful as well as the cocktails. It was truly a fantastic evening and I can see why my uncles love your restaurant so much. Thank you all for such a great experience and evening and for being part of what was a really special evening for our family.I can’t say enough about how great the entire experience was from the food, drinks, service, all of it. Thank you!!!! Dietary restrictions: The staff are very well informed of the ingredients in the menu and what the potential allergens are. I truly think that this was the most attentive allergy experience I’ve ever seen my sister have. They continued to be well informed and to keep us all well informed on what shared dishes may contain which allergens.Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is located on the ground level and the washrooms are as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Tart, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spaghetti Arancini, Bread Basket
Nick H
Simply the best in Halifax. They also now have some nice natural wines and orange wines on the menu. The Caesar salad was fresh acidic and crunchy. We got bacon on the side so vegetarian could share. Oysters were fresh briny plump and firm. Great mignonette. Puttanesca and Aglio e Olio were incredible. Can't recommend enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kailu Zhang
Wonderful Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KG F
Wow. What an incredible experience. Everything was 10/10. Atmosphere is perfect. Service was amazing. Our server was professional and so knowledgeable on both the food & wine menu, all while exuding warmth and hospitality. My group all got different mains and we found ourselves sharing (something we never do lol) because we just had to try them all.This is one of the best dining experiences I've had in Halifax, can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Burt
A very well executed Italian restaurant with great food and service. There are classic Italian dishes along with some house Italian plates. Amazing calamari, gnocchi, pappardelle... Great mussels, ragout, carbonara, tiramisu... All so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Wells
I have now dined at Mappatura twice and just wow! The service was outstanding both times and the food was sooo good! Lovely Italian wine selection as well. Although the kitchen might be unsafe for celiacs due to the flour in the air, they have taken every other precaution to ensure my meals were prepared gluten free and I didn't get sick either time. Cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E Smith
Mappatura has quickly become our favourite restaurant in Halifax. The food and service are always incredible. Never disappoints. Great staples and seasonal dishes. Highly recommend for any celebration.Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options for myself.
Always enjoy eating here, one of our favorite places to eat in Halifax. Food and service is always great, never disappointed.
Laurie M.
Food, service and ambiance was all wonderful! The restaurant is small but the decor is really welcoming. best of all it's not loud like the other italian restaurants in Halifax. The cocktail was delicious.
Irene Healy
Recently had dinner at Mappatura for my birthday on a Saturday. The food is very tasty, however I was very disappointed that the portions seemed very skimpy. For example, the calamari only occupied a very small amount of the plate and might of consisted of 125 mL in total volume. Definitely not enough to share more than 3 bites each. The scallop fettuccine dish for $32 consisted of 5 scallops… which were so tasty you were left wanting 8.. but more surprising, very limited noodles. I had 6 bites that was it. There was lots of leftover sauce on the plate but nothing to soak it up with! Noodles are not expensive so I was not pleased to be left hungry. The chocolate torte was also a very limited sliver of deliciousness. So, I think since I first started coming to this restaurant 6 years ago or so, the portions have dropped in size considerably and the prices have not. Disappointed as I left feeling like I could have eaten double. I’m a small person. Also I would highly recommend sound baffling panels. It was a busy night and we could not hear our own conversation. Too loud. Sadly, we left as soon as our food was finished, within an hour. Maybe take out provided bigger servings.
Recommended dishes: Lemon Tart, Gnocchi Alla Puttanesca, Terry
Nicole Myles Brook
We always feel so welcome at Mappatura Bistro - their intimate and cozy setting is perfect for a date night, celebrating a special occasion or a family gathering. The team are exceptional. Both owners work in the business in the back of house as head Chef and front of house manager and Sommelier Simone. The food is an excellent and seasonally changing Italian fine dining menu yet somehow remains approachable. A curated drinks menu and wine list are well thought out and can be expertly paired by owner and sommelier Simone.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetables and vegetarian options because Italian food is so vegetarian friendly when you can have cheese/butter/eggs. Strict vegans have less options but the staff know how to accommodate and adapt menu items to suit.Dietary restrictions: Typically 1/2 our group is vegan and the Mappatura Bistro team always take care of us.Kid-friendliness: Kids always welcome and dotted on just like adults. My kids love going to Mappatura.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara King
First time trying Mappatura and we will definitely be back. Lovely meal, amazing desserts and cocktails, and friendly but "unpushy" service made this a great dinner experience. Looking foward to our next visit!
Everything was top notch, they made a birthday dinner extra special. Service was attentive, the food was tasty and fresh, and the atmosphere is classy but fun. 100% will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Supplì Deep-Fried Soffritto Risotto, Caesar Salad, Bread Basket
Great food but too saltyMy cat really love this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I was there with a group and everyone raved about their meals. This has to be one of the best dining experiences I have had in Halifax for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here with my sister and our uncles, D & G, for a reunion after many years back in August 2023. The atmosphere was fantastic and the service was incredible.The waitress we had was very attentive and friendly. My sister was with us and she has a few allergies and I think that this was the most well informed experience I’ve ever seen her have. As the shared dishes came out, they made sure to tell her what possible allergens were in them and they really knew the menu and ingredients, it put our minds at ease.The food was wonderful as well as the cocktails. It was truly a fantastic evening and I can see why my uncles love your restaurant so much. Thank you all for such a great experience and evening and for being part of what was a really special evening for our family.I can’t say enough about how great the entire experience was from the food, drinks, service, all of it. Thank you!!!! Dietary restrictions: The staff are very well informed of the ingredients in the menu and what the potential allergens are. I truly think that this was the most attentive allergy experience I’ve ever seen my sister have. They continued to be well informed and to keep us all well informed on what shared dishes may contain which allergens.Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is located on the ground level and the washrooms are as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Tart, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spaghetti Arancini, Bread Basket
Simply the best in Halifax. They also now have some nice natural wines and orange wines on the menu. The Caesar salad was fresh acidic and crunchy. We got bacon on the side so vegetarian could share. Oysters were fresh briny plump and firm. Great mignonette. Puttanesca and Aglio e Olio were incredible. Can't recommend enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow. What an incredible experience. Everything was 10/10. Atmosphere is perfect. Service was amazing. Our server was professional and so knowledgeable on both the food & wine menu, all while exuding warmth and hospitality. My group all got different mains and we found ourselves sharing (something we never do lol) because we just had to try them all.This is one of the best dining experiences I've had in Halifax, can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very well executed Italian restaurant with great food and service. There are classic Italian dishes along with some house Italian plates. Amazing calamari, gnocchi, pappardelle... Great mussels, ragout, carbonara, tiramisu... All so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have now dined at Mappatura twice and just wow! The service was outstanding both times and the food was sooo good! Lovely Italian wine selection as well. Although the kitchen might be unsafe for celiacs due to the flour in the air, they have taken every other precaution to ensure my meals were prepared gluten free and I didn't get sick either time. Cannot wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mappatura has quickly become our favourite restaurant in Halifax. The food and service are always incredible. Never disappoints. Great staples and seasonal dishes. Highly recommend for any celebration.Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options for myself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Terry’S Calamari
Restaurantji Recommends
Always enjoy eating here, one of our favorite places to eat in Halifax. Food and service is always great, never disappointed.
Food, service and ambiance was all wonderful! The restaurant is small but the decor is really welcoming. best of all it's not loud like the other italian restaurants in Halifax. The cocktail was delicious.
Recently had dinner at Mappatura for my birthday on a Saturday. The food is very tasty, however I was very disappointed that the portions seemed very skimpy. For example, the calamari only occupied a very small amount of the plate and might of consisted of 125 mL in total volume. Definitely not enough to share more than 3 bites each. The scallop fettuccine dish for $32 consisted of 5 scallops… which were so tasty you were left wanting 8.. but more surprising, very limited noodles. I had 6 bites that was it. There was lots of leftover sauce on the plate but nothing to soak it up with! Noodles are not expensive so I was not pleased to be left hungry. The chocolate torte was also a very limited sliver of deliciousness. So, I think since I first started coming to this restaurant 6 years ago or so, the portions have dropped in size considerably and the prices have not. Disappointed as I left feeling like I could have eaten double. I’m a small person. Also I would highly recommend sound baffling panels. It was a busy night and we could not hear our own conversation. Too loud. Sadly, we left as soon as our food was finished, within an hour. Maybe take out provided bigger servings.
Recommended dishes: Lemon Tart, Gnocchi Alla Puttanesca, Terry
We always feel so welcome at Mappatura Bistro - their intimate and cozy setting is perfect for a date night, celebrating a special occasion or a family gathering. The team are exceptional. Both owners work in the business in the back of house as head Chef and front of house manager and Sommelier Simone. The food is an excellent and seasonally changing Italian fine dining menu yet somehow remains approachable. A curated drinks menu and wine list are well thought out and can be expertly paired by owner and sommelier Simone.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetables and vegetarian options because Italian food is so vegetarian friendly when you can have cheese/butter/eggs. Strict vegans have less options but the staff know how to accommodate and adapt menu items to suit.Dietary restrictions: Typically 1/2 our group is vegan and the Mappatura Bistro team always take care of us.Kid-friendliness: Kids always welcome and dotted on just like adults. My kids love going to Mappatura.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time trying Mappatura and we will definitely be back. Lovely meal, amazing desserts and cocktails, and friendly but "unpushy" service made this a great dinner experience. Looking foward to our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5