🍝 Halifax Hidden Gem｜Il Mercato｜Real Italian Comfort Food

This family-run trattoria in Sunnyside Mall completely changed my mind about Western food! No basic steaks here - just soulful Italian classics. 🥄 Standout Dishes ✨ Complimentary Bread Basket House-made ciabatta with aged balsamic & EVOO - deceptively simple but addictive! 🐟 Seafood Stew (Zuppa di Pesce) A seafood mountain in tomato-wine broth. The halibut chunks alone are worth the visit! 🍕 Wood-Fired Pizza Paper-thin crust with 1-meter cheese pulls - Margherita perfection. 🍝 Fresh Pappardelle Daily handmade pasta with wild mushrooms & truffle oil. 💵 Damage Apps: $8-$15 Mains: $18-$28 $30-40pp with wine $10 Pasta Wednesdays! 🍋 Why It Shines ✅ Open kitchen with pizza-tossing shows ✅ Curated Italian wine list ✅ Staff teaches authentic eating rituals 💡 Pro Tips: Seafood stew feeds 2-3 Ask for nonna's tiramisu (off-menu) Weekends get loud - opt for lunch 📍 Find It: Sunnyside Mall, Bedford ⏰ Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30-21:00 Fri-Sat 11:30-22:00 #RealItalian #HalifaxEats #HandmadePasta #NovaScotiaFoodie #NoMoreBoringSteaks