Rosa Rugosa & The Gratto — Restaurant in Hubbards

This is a charming restaurant/market located in Hubbards, NS, about a 40- minute drive from Halifax, along the scenic South Shore. We went to try the lobster roll and salad for lunch specifically because that's what one does in Nova Scotia in the summer time...lobster!

Everything was super fresh, including the roll itself and the herbs used to season the lobster. No goopy lobster here loaded with Mayo; The lobster was allowed to be the star. There was a decent amount of lobster and a large salad topped with parm and beautiful, bright edible flowers. Again, the salad dressing was not overdone and goopy. It was light and refreshing.

Staff were attentive and good natured and the decor is bright with a rustic, antique-y vibe. Tables are large with good space around them, which is a good layout for keeping Covid to a minimum.

Highly recommend this spot!

One thing to note - the website listed this dish's cost as $22, but this info must be out-of-date as the printed menu lists the...

The Gratto, Hubbards It was a nice sunny day for a lunch date to catch up with a friend. When i went online to find us a few options I seen a video of pulled pork nachos that both of us were excited about.

Super cute spot. They have inside and outside seating. The restaurant is on the left and they have a little shop of nick nacks when you walk in.

The special was brisket burnt end tacos and I believe she said a peach corn salsa. So we decided to split those along with the Gettin Piggy With it Nachos. These were house smoked pork butt, bell peppers, red onion, tomato, pickled jalapeños. mozzarella, and cheddar with peach and corn salsa, and sour cream. The flavor of this food was on point. It was so good. I'd almost rate it higher if I could. Highly recommend giving them a try. Service was also good, we had 2 waitresses as one was training...

This is a very nice and cozy spot for a light meal. The staff is friendly, and there are great drink options, creating a welcoming local atmosphere. Saturday bingo is a lot of fun, and the portions for nachos are huge. I had the brisket tacos on a soft shell, and the dipping sauce that came with it was amazing—I wish I had a piece of bread to dip in it and finish it off. The store also features a local vendor stand, perfect for finding a nice souvenir.

However, parking can be a challenge. If you plan to go on a Saturday anytime after 7 PM, be sure to find a parking spot, as this is when bingo night begins. The food can be a bit pricey for the portion sizes, but it’s definitely worth it for the quality...