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The Canteen Interior- Dining Room - The Canteen on Portland, Dartmouth, NS

The Canteen on Portland

4.9 (3460)
CAN$30 and under
Farm-to-table
22 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Canteen is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chef-inspired seasonal fare for lunch, brunch and dinner. At the helm in the kitchen is award-winning chef and co-owner Renee Lavallee. Her seasonal menus are influenced by classic French, Italian and traditional Nova Scotian cuisine – with a little bit of Renée’s magic thrown in. Signature items include The Canteen Burger, The Crobster Roll, Seafood Chowder and more.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 425-9272
  • Website
    http://www.thecanteen.ca/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Renee Lavallee
  • Location
    22 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9
  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,460 people are saying

The Canteen on Portland 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for brunch

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for brunch

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Canteen on Portland offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service" and a "warm and cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about dishes like the Crobster Roll, seafood chowder, and Ricotta Gnocchi. The staff is described as "tremendous" and "attentive," ensuring each visit is "a must try."
3,460 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Everything tasted very fresh. I wish they served 2 slices of that delicious sourdough toast! Service was excellent.

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  2. Chris

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful when asking questions about the menu items.

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  3. M

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit….Excellent service and delicious food ( the rCrobster and French Toast dishes)

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  4. Kerry-Ann VIP

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.

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  5. Andrew

    Atlantic Canada6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The dividers for the booths are really flimsy. The booths themselves are small ( too narrow) but cozy. There should be a side with the chicken burger special I had for lunch, even coleslaw or something. Food itself was tasty.

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  6. Leslie VIP

    Toronto / Ontario60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Canteen is always a great bet for casual but upscale bistro dining. Great food and excellent service. We had a wonderful time.

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  7. Jerome VIP

    Atlantic Canada27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always , we were pleasantly greeted, seated, and cocktails promptly. Lauren is new to The Canteen ,she waited on us and she’s just tremendous. We shared the crab dip with Canteen homemade crackers. The seafood chowder with Renee’s homemade biscuit is just,top shelf delicious. The homemade Ricotta Gnocchi was absolutely amazing and a must try. The Canteen’s , always delicious carrot cake is so good. Staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. The Canteen on Portland St. Dartmouth is a must try.

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  8. Yamac

    Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our second time in this establishment. Everything was good. Everything was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly. We will be back for more.

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  9. Sue-Ann

    Pittsburgh / Western PA5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food (crobster rolls) and cocktails were delicious. Very casual vibe, open kitchen and friendly service.

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  10. Nadine

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a perfect night, the service was great, the food is absolutely on another level, can’t wait to go back!

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FAQs

The Canteen on Portland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 425-9272.

The Canteen on Portland is rated 4.9 stars by 3460 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for The Canteen on Portland

22 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Renee Lavallee
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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