Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca

Name: Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca
Address: 1566 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 1Z6
Telephone: (782) 482-0888
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (194)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

1566 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z6

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Benvenuto and welcome to Pazzo, a new Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax. Inspired by our love affair with Italian cuisine, we’ve beautifully transformed two floors of a Barrington Street heritage building into a cozy bar on the lower level and a gorgeous dining area upstairs. With a focus on fresh handmade pasta, meats and cheeses cured in-house, and wines that flow as freely as laughter around a family dinner table, we invite you to join us on a journey of Italy’s rich food culture and la dolce vita!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(782) 482-0888
Website
https://www.rcr.ca/restaurants/pazzo-italian-ristorante/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Dwayne MacLeod
Catering
Please contact us for custom menus and pricing on a full restaurant buyout of both floors.
Private party facilities
Our upper level dining room is available for exclusive large group bookings ranging from 40 - 110 people. It is equipped with it's own bar and bathrooms are located on this level. An elevator is available to assist those with mobility issues. Music on this floor can be customized to your preferred playlist. Live performance is also available.

Location
1566 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z6
Neighborhood
Halifax
Cross street
Barrington St. one block North of Spring Garden Rd.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Route # 8
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day Lunch Buffet - Festa della Mamma
CA$99.00 per person
Mar 25, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Celebrate that special woman in your life by treating her to an afternoon of delicious food and refreshing libations. Join us at Pazzo in our upper dining room for an afternoon of laidback festivities.
A Tuscan Wine Experience with Felsina
CA$175.00 per person
May 22, 2025 only
Join North America Export Director, Joe Barbuto as he leads us on a journey through one of Tuscany’s most celebrated producers. Wines of a place, time & tradition. It is rare to find a winery that can so impressively produce such high-quality wines ranging from sparkling, to chianti, to cabernet to dessert wine.

Popular dishes

Antipasti
a selection of cured meats, house pickles, artisanal cheeses & breads, grape chutney & mostarda
Risotto con Tartufo
warmly tossed in a Grana Padano cheese wheel truffled Arborio risotto, Grana Padano, toasted pine nuts
Porchetta
freshly carved to order rolled & sliced, crispy, succulent pork belly, apple agrodolce salsa verde, fennel slaw

Savory Selection

Seafood Bar
lemon marinated shrimp, scallop crudo, red pepper cured salmon
Caesar Salad
grilled whole leaf romaine, house dressing Grana Padano, guanciale, croutons
Fregola Pasta Salad
lemon & olive marinated artichokes, Pugliese burrata confit cherry tomato, pickled chillies
Panzanella Salad
heirloom cherry tomato & bread salad red onion, cucumber, "Liquid Gold" EVOO
Cannelloni
ricotta & herb filling, pomodoro, mozzarella, basil pesto
Chicken Cacciatore
tomato & red pepper braised chicken
Salmon
baked salmon, lemon & olive preserve

Sweet Selection

Chocolate Tiramisu Cups
espresso soaked lady fingers, sweet mascarpone, Tia Maria coffee liqueur
Cranberry Lemon Biscotti
Baci di Dama
hazelnut biscuits with chocolate filling
Bomboloni
Nutella filled doughnut
Limoncello Panna Cotta
Limoncello cream, biscotti crumble, fresh raspberry

Mimosa Trolley

Mimosas at your tableCA$12.00
Contarini Prosecco with your choice of: Ginger Pineapple, Blood Orange, Spiced Pear, Passionfruit, Basil Peach

What 194 people are saying

Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Great for fine wines
Atlantic Canada
Romantic
Atlantic Canada
Good for special occasions
Atlantic Canada
Italian
Nova Scotia
Good for business meals
Nova Scotia
Good for groups
Nova Scotia
Great for creative cocktails
Nova Scotia
Great for fine wines
Nova Scotia
Romantic
Nova Scotia
Good for special occasions
Nova Scotia
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca offers a "wonderful experience" with an exceptional combination of "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests commend the "great staff" and beautiful ambiance, with many returning for the "best Italian food" in Halifax. The venue features two floors with varied vibes and memorable dining experiences.

194 Reviews

D
Deborah
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was wonderful! Food was great, service was excellent What more could one ask for
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded 2 days ago
Ciao Deborah, Thanks for this lovely review. It makes me happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself here at Pazzo. We look forward to your return
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Craig
Atlantic Canada12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner on the first floor as there was a private function in the main dining room. There was “team” service. Andrew was the lead and he was excellent. He was laid back but professional, great advice on wine and he was very busy yet remained attentive.
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Ross
Atlantic Canada1 review
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waiter didn’t listen to what I wanted so he brought me the wrong drink and when I explained I didn’t want it he treated me bad for the rest of the time I was there.
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Ken
Atlantic Canada9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Food & Wine. Very quiet on a Wednesday Night. No "Buzz" at all. Only 12 Customers?
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Jason
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Meal. Amazing service! 100% would recommend
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded on April 12, 2025
Ciao Jason, Thanks for the 5 star review!! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us. Looking forward to your next visit.
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Mackenzie
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was great. Very knowledgeable about the menu and able to help us make the perfect selections for our first time dinning at Pazzo. It was a male server with short curly hair, I forget his name. Very pleased with our first visit and will certainly be back as there was a lot on the menu still tempting.
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded on April 19, 2025
Ciao Mackenzie, Thank you, for this great reveiw. Your server than night was Scotty. We look forward to your return!!
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Kala
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, many options, great staff. Visually a beautiful setting, ambiance is perfect. Two floors allow different vibes depending on the occasion. Always have a great experience
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded on April 12, 2025
Ciao Kala, Thanks for the 5 star review! Glad you enjoyed all aspects of the restaurant and your dining experience. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again.
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Teresa
Atlantic Canada2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So yummy!! Service was friendly and attentive. Very fun vibe. Can’t wait to go back!
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded on April 9, 2025
Ciao Teresa, Grazie mille for the 5 star review!! Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad you enjoyed!
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Mohammed
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Service by Carlo and team! Food was Fantastic. Pazzo is our go to restaurant in Halifax!
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded on April 9, 2025
Thanks Mohammed. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us. We look forward to your return!!
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Lisa
Atlantic Canada3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and good in a gorgeous restaurant
Pazzo Ristorante & EnotecaResponded on March 30, 2025
Thank you, Lisa for the 5 star review. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to your return.
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FAQs

Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca is rated 4.5 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca

1566 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z6

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Barrington St. one block North of Spring Garden Rd.
Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Route # 8
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Dwayne MacLeod
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.rcr.ca/restaurants/pazzo-italian-ristorante/
Phone number
(782) 482-0888
Catering
Please contact us for custom menus and pricing on a full restaurant buyout of both floors.
Private party facilities
Our upper level dining room is available for exclusive large group bookings ranging from 40 - 110 people. It is equipped with it's own bar and bathrooms are located on this level. An elevator is available to assist those with mobility issues. Music on this floor can be customized to your preferred playlist. Live performance is also available.

Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Mother's Day Lunch Buffet - Festa della Mamma

A Tuscan Wine Experience with Felsina

Gemelli

Orecchiette

Ravioli

Chef Attended Stations

Antipasti

Risotto con Tartufo

Porchetta

Savory Selection

Seafood Bar

Caesar Salad

Fregola Pasta Salad

Panzanella Salad

Cannelloni

Chicken Cacciatore

Salmon

Sweet Selection

Chocolate Tiramisu Cups

Cranberry Lemon Biscotti

Baci di Dama

Bomboloni

Limoncello Panna Cotta

Mimosa Trolley

Mimosas at your tableCA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca restaurant rated?

Is Pazzo Ristorante & Enoteca currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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