Calamari alla Gradese
Flash fried calamari finished with tomato, sautéed garlic, crushed chilies, lemon and fresh Italian parsley.
Polpetta alla Casa
House made meatballs braised in tomato sauce, flavoured with garlic, fennel seed and oregano and served with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Melanzane alla san Daniele
Grilled eggplant layered with prosciutto and bocconcini, baked with tomato and fresh basil.
Muscoli alla Triestina
Fresh mussels sautéed with garlic, onions, chilies, white wine, leeks, tomato and fresh herbs, garnished with crostini.
Carpaccio al Tartufo
Spice crusted beef tenderloin, seared rare, served with truffle aioli, grilled artichokes, arugula and shaved Parmigiano.
Capesante al Pancetta Modena
Pan seared jumbo scallops served with cauliflower puree, tomato bacon jam and aged balsamic.
Involtini di Salmone Affumicato
Nova Scotia smoked salmon wrapped with mascarpone and fresh asparagus spears served with a cucumber and radish salad, drizzled with lemon aioli and herb oil.
Prosciutto e Datteri al Balsamico
Medjool dates stuffed with herbed goat cheese and wrapped with San Daniele prosciutto, baked until crispy and drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Gamberi Santa Maria
Spice roasted jumbo shrimp served with a lobster and avocado salad and drizzled with a smoked pepper aioli.
Fegato Grasso ai Mirtilli
Seared Quebec grade A foie gras, served with local wild blueberries, honey, cassis, demiglace and a hint of cinnamon, served on toasted brioche.
Zuppa di Pomodoro
San Marzano tomato soup braised with garlic, onions and basil garnished with lemon goat cheese crostini and drizzled with herb oil.
Zuppa di Carote
Roasted carrot and sweet potato soup, puréed and finished with coconut milk, garnished with yogurt crème fraîche, sweet paprika, chive oil and topped with a jumbo spiced shrimp.
Brodetto di pesce
Mussels, shrimp, scallop and white fish braised with garlic, saffron and tomato, finished with fresh herbs and pesto crostini.
Insalata Romana
Crisp romaine hearts drizzled with a garlic, lemon and caper dressing, topped with crispy pancetta, cracked black pepper, shaved Parmigiano and caperberries.
Radicchio alla Friulana
Warm radicchio salad dressed with olive oil, sautéed garlic, crispy prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and dusted with Parmigiano.
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella layered with vine ripened tomatoes, basil vinaigrette and balsamic reduction.
Insalata di Barbabietole
A variety of roasted beets atop strained yogurt served with baby greens and drizzled with a honey blood orange vinaigrette.
Insalata Verde con Fragola
Artisanal greens dressed with balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with dried strawberries, toasted almonds and herbed goat cheese.
All pastas and risottos are prepared as appetizers. Main course portions are also available. Gluten free options available.
Spaghettini Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
Spaghettini sautéed with garlic, olive oil, chilies, fresh Italian parsley and Parmigiano.
Penne Bolognese al Ragu Rustico
Penne sautéed with a ragu of slow braised beef, caramelized onions, red wine, roasted tomato and aromatics, tossed with fresh basil and grated Reggianno.
Linguine Integrali Primavera
Wholewheat linguine sautéed with olive oil, garlic, fresh chilies and tomato, tossed with grilled vegetables, finished with lemon, basil and goat cheese.
Fettucine all Aragosta
Fettucine sautéed with shallots, garlic and roasted tomato, finished with white wine, fresh herbs
and a splash of cream, topped with a half lobster tail.
Ravioli alla Boscaiola
Handmade ravioli stuffed with herb roasted chicken, sautéed with wild mushrooms and spinach
and tossed with a sherry, cream and demiglace reduction.
Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Handmade gnocchi sautéed with onions, tomato, fresh basil and topped with ricotta.
Linguine Arabiatta con Gamberi
Linguine sautéed with garlic, chilies and shrimp, finished with San Marzano tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Lasagna Giovani al Forno
Individual Lasagna sheets rolled with ricotta, spinach, basil and mozzarella, baked in tomato sauce.
Risotto ai Piselli e Capasante
Carnaroli rice braised with sweet summer peas, spinach, lemon zest and fresh basil, topped with seared jumbo scallop.
Arista di Maiale Alla Rossini
Pork tenderloin wrapped with prosciutto and oven roasted, topped with seared fois gras and finished with a Madeira and demiglace reduction.
Scaloppine di Vitello all Astice
Veal scaloppine sautéed with fresh lobster and finished with a garlic, tomato, brandy and cream sauce.
Rombo alla Genovese
Oven roasted Atlantic halibut, served on a purée of roasted garlic, tomato and fresh herbs, topped with fresh pesto.
Anatra alle Ciliege e Grand Marnier
Seared breast of Brome Lake duck and confit leg served with a sour cherry and fresh orange reduction, flambéed with Grand Marnier.
Merluzzo alla Portofino
Pan seared panko crusted haddock, topped with fresh lobster and finished with a reduction of white wine, lobster stock, tomato and lemon.
Filetto ai Funghi Di Montepulciano
Grilled AAA Angus tenderloin topped with a sauté of wild wild mushrooms, port wine and demiglace, topped with truffled matchstick potatoes.
Salmone alla Limone e Cetriolo
Spice crusted Atlantic salmon, pan seared and finished with lemon and cucumber-basil crème fraîche.
Agnello Scottadito
Grilled rack of lamb marinated with garlic, olive oil and fresh rosemary, served with a demiglace and cabernet reduction.
Petto di Pollo con Gamberi
Free range chicken breast marinated with lemon, and olive oil, oven roasted and finished with sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine, cream and tomato.
Costelletta di Vitello al Gorgonzola
Provimi veal chop marinated in fresh herbs, grilled medium, topped with gorgonzola and served with an aged balsamic reduction and crispy fried onions. 37.95
Stufato alla Livornese
Mussels, halibut, scallops and shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, fresh herbs and roasted tomato, simmered with julienne vegetables and baby potatoes and topped with a baked half lobster tail.
Tiramisu
Mascarpone mousse layered with savoiardi drenched in espresso and brandy, garnished with shaved chocolate.
Coppa alla Francesca
Milk chocolate and peanut butter ice cream layered with brownie and drizzled with dolce di leche, chocolate ganache and topped with praline pecans and whipped whole cream.
Crostata alla Frutta
Morello cherry crisp topped with peach gelato.
Sorbetti
A selection of handmade Italian fruit ices.
Torta al Cioccolato
Individual flourless chocolate torte served with vanilla bean ice cream and garnished with white chocolate bark and raspberry coulis.
Crema Bruciata alla Pistachio
Classic crème brûlée flavoured with Italian pistachios.
Pavlova con Limone
Classic meringue filled with lemon curd and fresh berries, garnished with fresh mint.
Crostata al Cioccolato e Caramello
Salted caramel tart with chocolate crust caramel filling and chocolate ganache.
Torta di Fragola
Strawberry and mascarpone cheesecake with chocolate hazelnut crust, topped with fresh strawberry glaze served with a port and balsamic reduction.
Drinks
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Vini Spumanti
Vini Rossi in Bottiglia
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Vini Bianchi in Bottiglia
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Yes, Da Maurizio is certainly among the top 3 restaurants in Halifax. The atmosphere is classically influenced, yet crisp & elegant. The wine selection has plenty to offer even the most dedicated oenophile. The food is nothing less than perfect. There is simply no better place in Halifax for northern Italian cuisine with a continental flair.
This is quite simply the best restaurant in Halifax. The staff are extremely courteous and friendly, and the food is excellent. Treat yourself to Da Maurizio's on a special occasion, and you won't regret it. The prices were reasonable for the food quality and service, considering I've paid more for a worse meal in Halifax. A+
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Don't overlook the old stone, "Brewery Market" building: this is the high bar for traditional fine dining in Halifax. You'll find white tablecloths, a soft welcoming atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable service and an impeccable menu to boot. It's the Italian classics here – saltimbocca, tonna alla crema, costelletta di vitello – and the prices are truly at a “fine dining” level. But when the Angus steak seems almost to evanesce in your mouth, it's fine, right? Ask the staff to pair your meal with something from the comprehensive, Italian-heavy wine list.
View this Smart ListThis Italian restaurant represents our best in fine dining Italian cuisine, and also offers private dining if you’re planning to dine with a crowd. The restaurant atmosphere is fancy and sophisticated, and the menu and wine list are much the same. Enjoy a great night out right in the heart of downtown Halifax.
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