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The Canteen on Portland

4.9
4.9
3257 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • 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.




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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Seafood, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 425-9272
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Renee Lavallee
  • 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

What 3,257 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Healthy

  • Atlantic Canada

    Neighborhood gem

  • Atlantic Canada

    Most Booked

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Ambiance

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for brunch

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Healthy

  • Nova Scotia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Nova Scotia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Canteen on Portland is a culinary gem, praised for its "exceptional food and service." Diners rave about the "crobster roll" and "scallop risotto," while the atmosphere is described as "welcoming" and "bustling." Though some find it noisy, the overall experience is consistently delightful, making it a "neighborhood favorite."

3,257 Reviews
  1. Brittany

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal out for date night! Such nice ambience, despite being busy. We really enjoyed the harissa cauliflower and the carrot cake dessert! Our server was exceptional and we will definitely be back soon.

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  2. Ivan

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best lunch! My colleagues from other cities are so satisfied with your delicious food guys and immaculate service! Well done. 5 stars again.

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  3. Ashley

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an excellent experience at the canteen last night! The food is excellent and made with clearly high quality ingredients, and our server was quite lovely. The highlight of our meal was the flash fried brussels sprouts, which left us speechless for several minutes.

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  4. Darlene

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful way to spend an anniversary Will be back

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  5. John

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always excellent, service was great. Our go to place in Dartmouth!

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  6. Alexander

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always great especially given the reasonable prices. The wait staff was fantastic. She was friendly and engaging, it made the experience far better.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality was good , but we both found the portions to be very small. Otherwise great food

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  8. Moira

    Atlantic Canada

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous experience at the Canteen. All the servers are so welcoming, attentive, and amazing! The food always inventive and scrumptious! The biscuits are the best ever! Thank you!!!

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  9. Garrett

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was quiet on a Tuesday evening, was a great atmosphere for our date night. The snow crab dip appetizer was amazing, Steak frites was prepared perfectly and my wife’s scallop dish with pearl couscous had great flavour. Cocktails were delicious and well balanced, server was energetic and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in the mood for a quiet and relaxed restaurant.

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  10. Andrew

    Atlantic Canada

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good service. It's loud when full so hard to hear the conversation at a larger table. Still one of the best restaurants in the area.

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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 3257 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Canteen on Portland

22 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1G9

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dartmouth
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 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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