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Taste the tradition in every bite

Pizzas, heros, pastas and family favourites inspired by recipes we love.

MADE FROM
SCRATCH

ITALIAN
AMERICAN

HALIFAX
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Historic Rinaldo family photo celebrating their Italian heritage and family traditions.

Our Story

Rinaldo’s is a family-owned Italian-American restaurant created by brothers Tony and Sam. Inspired by their family’s roots in Buffalo and Sicily, Rinaldo’s is all about handmade food, warm hospitality and bringing people together here in Halifax.

 

Explore Our Menus

Pizza, stacked heros, delicious pastas and plenty more. Explore the Rinaldo’s menu and find an old favourite or something new for the table.

Rinaldo's cheese pizza fresh from the oven

Pizza

Classics, specialties and everything in between.

Close-up of Rinaldo's crispy fried chicken sandwich

Heros

Big, bold and made to satisfy the whole family.

Rinaldo's pasta topped with grated cheese

PASTAS

Italian-American favourites made from scratch.

WEEKLY SPECIALS

WINDSOR STREET ONLY

Our weekly specials are posted on Instagram. Follow us to see what’s cooking each week and stay up to date on the latest specials, available exclusively at our Windsor Street location.

Italian pasta topped with tomato sauce and fresh herbs

BRING RINALDO’S TO THE TABLE

From office lunches and family celebrations to larger events, Rinaldo’s makes feeding a group easy.

YOUR TABLE IS WAITING

Join us on Windsor Street for handmade pizzas, heros, pastas and Italian-American classics.

What Customers Are Saying

The best recommendations come from the people who’ve already pulled up a chair. Here’s what guests have to say about their experiences at Rinaldo’s.

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This spot is incredible! I ordered the famous meatball hero, and it was pure comfort food perfection—the sauce and meatball combination was epic, and the portion was super generous. My husband and son both loved their heros (hot honey crispy chicken and chicken parm), though I was way too full to have a bite!! Top-notch service and incredible staff—we can't wait to come back!
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Paramjeet
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Fianlly Went to this place to celebrate Birthday and turned out awsome. Food was beyond expectation and delicious.
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G Andrews
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Absolutely stellar meal! Lots of good vegetarian options as well
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M P.
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Always great food!!
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Brent Braaten
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If you find a better meatball sub in the city than Rinaldo's I'll eat my hat.
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Shant Mensurian
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Great vibe with an easy going atmosphere. Service was great. Food was great. Definitely an easy neighbourhood regular spot that will not disappoint. Come eat in and enjoy.
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Carin Schwartz
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Rinaldo's was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Halifax. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant felt warm, welcoming, and comforting- the kind of place where you immediately feel at home. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between lively and cozy, and owner Tony made us feel less like customers and more like old friends. His hospitality alone would have guaranteed a memorable evening. The food, however, is what truly makes Rinaldo's special. Every dish we tried was outstanding: the pizza, the meatball hero, the pasta alla vodka, and the unforgettable Everything But the Bagel Brussels sprouts were all exceptional. For dessert, we couldn't resist the cannoli, tiramisu, and carrot cake, and each one was as delicious as the last. This is Italian-American comfort food at its very best: generous, satisfying, and made with obvious care and skill. Every bite tasted like exactly what you hope for when you're craving classic Italian comfort food. Perfect food, perfect hospitality, and a perfect evening. We would return to Halifax just for another meal at Rinaldo's.

VISIT RINALDO'S Today

Two Halifax locations make it easy to get your Rinaldo's fix. Dine in and reserve a table on Windsor Street, or order takeout and delivery from either location.