Reviews - Rinaldo's
Reviews summary
Bold, satisfying food steals the show: juicy burgers, standout pizza and a crisp Caesar with homemade croutons and perfectly salted fries earn repeat visits.
However, unpredictable policies, frequent long waits for dine-in and takeout, occasional rude servers and inconsistent phone-order availability make visits hit-or-miss; expect great flavors but be prepared for delays.
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A great spot for Italian food; particularly their pizzas- 5 family members in family; the order was cavetelli for one, others had pizzas; the deep dish special was as good as I have ever had. Staff was very busy, which slowed things down a bit; the meals were worth the wait; waitress was very pleasant, apologized for the wait, I would recommend this restaurant. View all feedback.
What Brennan LeJean dislikes about Rinaldo's:
The food at this restaurant is delicious, but the rules and policies seem to change every week. There are times when certain dishes can't be ordered over the phone, yet you can get them as takeout if you order in person. This week, for instance, you can't order the special during the first hour of opening. It's always a bit unpredictable, and I never feel certain that I'll be able to enjoy the dish I've been craving... View all feedback.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 14.01.2024
Rinaldo's has become my go-to spot for any meal of the day, and I've visited many times. The chicken biscuit breakfast sandwich is the ideal brunch option, but yesterday I opted for the meatball hero and a side of fries for lunch. It fulfilled all my cravings—sweet marinara, gooey cheese, salty olives, perfectly cooked meatballs, and light, crispy bread. My boyfriend and dad couldn't stop raving about the fries, which are thin-cut and topped with Parmesan and fantastic spices! I also took a Boston cream to go since I was too full to finish it there, and it made for a delicious breakfast the next day.
Attention Halifax! Your new favorite pizza place, an Italian American specialties restaurant, has opened its doors! This pizza is absolutely incredible! If you’re a fan of meatball sandwiches, you have to try theirs – it's the most delicious one you'll ever taste! Don't forget to sample their cannoli as well; you deserve a treat! Indulge yourself!
Trendy and delicious! This place definitely deserves a five-star rating. Enjoy a beer with a sub, indulge in breakfast, or try a samosa with a side for lunch. The donut was absolutely incredible!
We've eaten a LOT of Rinaldo's pizza and salad over the last few months, mostly take out because we live so close. We love it! Tonight we went for dinner with my cousin and his wife and everything was absolutely perfect. The cauliflower appetizer was out of this world! Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We are so happy to have you in our hood!
Just had the best Pizza since I was in Italy! Perfect spices, texture, crust was perfect. My husband had the chicken parmigiana and he loved it . The Ceasars salad was delicious with just the right amount of dressing and the croutons and bacon were fresh. When we come back to Halifax we are definitely going back to Rinaldo's! GRAZIE I forgot to mention that the staff are great as well. Friendly and attentive!
Last update : 05.10.2023
Rinaldo's was a mainstay during the pandemic, and it's still good! The pies are crispy-crusted and consistent. Also went for brunch recently and it was sweet. Not a lot of options for folks who don't like fried food or dairy, but then what were you expecting?
Top 3 joints in the city without any doubt. It's a heated argument as to whether this is truly #1 but it's a podium finish for sure. Heroes, pizza, pasta everything here is good. Go out on a limb and just order the special and let them blow you away.Only complaint here would be that I've called and ordered and they said 30 min and it turned out to be 60, so my advice is add a few onto whatever they tell you. But honestly how can you blame them when the entire city is ordering at the same time? The words out and this place lives up to the hype.I'll be a loyal customer to the end.
Had some fantastic pizzas and a terrific pesto chicken sandwich. Highly recommend. Staff were wonderful and the location is very cozy.
I really, really wanted to enjoy my visit here. However, the wait from the time we placed our order with the server to the time it eventually came out was close to an hour and twenty minutes. That’s a long time and wouldn’t have been nearly as bad if the server hadn’t been as aggressively impolite. In the end, the food was mediocre at best some overcooked pasta with lukewarm sauce poured on top; the server was antagonistic and snippy and got worse as the time went on the place didn’t seem to be full as there were at least three empty tables in a room that isn’t all that large.This was such a terrible experience, and I really wanted to like this place. But, it was a few years ago… 2019, I think. I hope things are better and from all the reviews it sounds like our experience was the exception and not the rule.
A great spot for Italian food; particularly their pizzas- 5 family members in family; the order was cavetelli for one, others had pizzas; the deep dish special was as good as I have ever had. Staff was very busy, which slowed things down a bit; the meals were worth the wait; waitress was very pleasant, apologized for the wait, I would recommend this restaurant.
Last update : 06.08.2025
Always had wonderful service great food. Solid crew of folks, too. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Amazing time. Came from Ottawa for my sisters birthday. Lauren made it so special. Food was exceptional. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Through the power of social media, I learned about Rinaldos. Specifically I learned that they have a special sandwich they call the “R.B.” This is a play on the name of a fast food chain that makes beef and cheddar sandwiches. But the R.B is no fast food sandwich. No. It’s glorious. Now I will state that the Sammy looks nothing like the advertisement picture(just like fast food). But it did taste just as good as it looked in the ad. The beef was tender, the cheese sauce was perfect. Oh and I got a side of their Italian Fries. *chefs kiss*. The service was fantastic, I actually showed up at the perfect time as people had quite started to roll in for dinner. But when they did I overheard everyone ordering and I’m definitely going to need to go back to try some regular menu items. Thank you, Rinaldos. For filling an R.B shaped hole in my soul. Service: Dine in Price per person: $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
