EDNA Restaurant

4.7 (1062)

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2

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EDNA Restaurant

4.7

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Halifax

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

****Opening Monday evenings beginning May 4th 2026***

An upmarket neighbourhood bistro serving locally focused dishes. We are a bustling one-room restaurant with a comfy bar. Seasonal menus include P.E.I. Blue Dot rib eye steaks, local seafood, and seasonal veg.

Open for supper service Tuesday-Sunday 5-10pm -Opening Monday evenings beginning May 4th 2026

We keep bar seating open for walk-ins each night so feel free to pop in.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed.

***Please note when picking a reservation time that our licence requires minors (even sweet tiny little babies) to be out of the restaurant by 10pm, sorry for the inconvenience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Canadian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 429-2550
Website
http://www.ednarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
Area
Halifax
Cross Street
Portland Place
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at EDNA Restaurant.

4.7

(1062)

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Nova Scotia
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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EDNA Restaurant is a Halifax gem, celebrated for its "delicious food" and "superb service." Guests praise the "amazing atmosphere," "beautiful plating," and "unique twists" on dishes. With a "great vibe" and "attentive staff," it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. EDNA consistently delivers a "fantastic dining experience."

1,062 Reviews

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Erin
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to Edna on Tuesday for a 60th Birthday dinner. Kind of a big deal. We were disappointment with the meal. The birthday girl had the Arctic char, if I’m being honest it was terrible. The potato that was on the plate was in some type of watery sauce (to be honest not sure what it was) it made the potato taste soggy. She felt like it was a soggy hash brown on the plate, very little veggies on the plate. She hardly touched her meal, definitely not worth the price. We were a bit shocked that the server didn’t take notice that the meal was hardly touched. My mother-in-law and I had the pork pasta. The noodles weren’t cooked enough. It was just ok. The entire meal was a huge disappointment and under whelming. We expected so much more for a $297.00 bill. We left there thinking that my partners 60th Birthday and celebration meal was a huge bust. We have been to Edna “several” times in the past and never had an issue. We were so disappointed that we didn’t even stay for desert. To be honest we didn’t want another disappointment with the desert and with a special birthday we were hoping that a bit of a deal would have been made for the occasion. However it wasn’t even mentioned. Not sure we will be back 😢
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Jan
Atlantic Canada15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Edna is a treasure. It had been a while since we’d visited, but we immediately recognized the warm welcome. and are very happy to renew our patronage. All the dishes were beautifully prepared and perfectly timed. Our server was kind and funny. A perfect evening.
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Mark
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers were not good. Mine was a feature and so bad I could not eat half of it. Server didn’t bother to ask why I barely ate any of it and returned a nearly full plate. Main courses were ok, nothing special. Deserts were the best part of the meal. To top it off, I asked for a refill on my coffee and was charged for another cup. Perhaps that’s a new thing but a first for me.
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Leslie
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. We were in Halifax for 4 days and the meal we had at Edna’s was by far the best meal
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kathie
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Excellent selection of food and drink with helpful service throughout our meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Effie Gold
Toronto / Ontario12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Uniquely beautiful; great energy; sexy. Superb service. Awesome vibe. Delicious food. I booked again before I even left the restaurant. 10 out of 10. Thank you.
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Mallory
Atlantic Canada7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tuna taretare was excellent. Cocktails 10/10. Service was quick despite it being a full restaurant.
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Crystal
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were amazing. I love that they have specials and a menu that fits everyone. The tuna tartare was incredible, and the duck was perfectly cooked. Everything was delicious.
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Valeria
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. There’s always something exciting about every dish, and I love seeing how the menu rotates. There’s always a sense of curiosity in the ingredient pairings they come up with. It’s just always a great time. Perfect for a date night or an intimate hangout with friends. Love the atmosphere here
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Tami
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved Edna - friendly service and a fabulous meal.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Canadian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 429-2550
Website
http://www.ednarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
2053 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
Area
Halifax
Cross Street
Portland Place
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several note appetizers are large enough to share and many leave comfortably full.

Yes, EDNA is well suited to date night: its casual-elegant room, cozy window seats, and many guests praising it for couples and anniversaries make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Casual dress is the guide at EDNA, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate for this casually elegant bistro; nothing formal is required.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report feeling at home dining “even with 4 kids in tow, ” and hosts/chefs will happily prepare simple kid-friendly requests (for example, a 10‑year‑old enjoyed a grilled cheese and fries); note minors must leave by 10pm due to the licence.

EDNA is a cozy, one-room neighbourhood bistro with a comfy bar; guests describe a warm, intimate, casually elegant vibe where conversation is easy to share and enjoy.

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EDNA Restaurant

4.7

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Halifax

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2 people

25 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 9 times today

EDNA Restaurant

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EDNA Restaurant

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