Oxalis Restaurant - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Luc A.

Une soirée gastronomique qu’on n’est pas d’oublier. Service attentionné et sympathique. Un serveur québécois, Guillaume. Le chef Andreas Preuss et son équipe nous ont préparés des plats hors de l’ordinaire. Un resto qui pourrait se retrouver dans le magazine En Route d’Air Canada.

Patrick D.

Endroit très sympathique, bonne ambiance, l'équipe de service sympathique, bonne nourriture mais... quantités dans l'assiette un peu faibles !

Jessika &. B. M.

My husband and I went to Oxalis for our anniversary, and I can honestly say it was the best dining experience of my life. I’m not someone who settles for basic food — I’m a true food lover, and I’ve tried many places — but nothing has ever come close to what we experienced here.

The tasting menu was nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish was composed with such care, and the flavors complemented each other in ways that felt both surprising and perfectly harmonious. Each bite was memorable, and by the end, we both agreed we had never eaten food this delicious before. The menu may be on the expensive side, but it was worth every single dollar for such a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The service was just as remarkable. The staff were attentive without being overbearing, checking in often enough to make sure we were comfortable but never interrupting the flow of our evening. Meeting the chef at the end was the perfect finishing touch — it was clear how much passion and artistry goes into every dish.

This dinner wasn’t just a meal; it was an experience we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. Oxalis set the bar so high, I don’t think anything else will compare. Absolutely remarkable.

Louis Z.

Great service and a relaxed, casual vibe. We ordered the chef’s menu along with a few other tempting options. The unexpected treats from the chef between courses were a delightful surprise and truly impressive. I highly recommend saving room for their dessert.

Some reviews mention the restaurant is overpriced, but I have to disagree. If you’ve done enough cooking at home, you’ll recognize that these dishes are far more than just good presentation—you can taste the time, effort, and skill that go into creating such well-balanced combinations. To get the same level of food and service in better location like downtown Halifax/Toronto/Montreal, you’d easily spend more.

One small suggestion: please consider adding window or door screens. We did end up with a few mosquito bites by the end of our meal.

Blake M.

A couple of times a year....one mushroom makes an appearance....the shy and tasty Chanterelle. It can only be forgaged...and one restaurant in Dartmouth, Oxalis, makes a take-home meal worthy of such an auspicious moment. It is called a Boxalis” Dinner Pasta Kit: a cozy, house-made dinner for two that brings the forest to your fork.

Each dinner kit includes:
– Freshly made tagliatelle for two
– A portion of fresh chanterelles + ready-to-heat chanterelle cream sauce
– House-baked focaccia with compound truffle butter
– Tiramisu to share

All you need to do is cook the pasta, sauté the mushrooms, warm the sauce, and enjoy.

It was an experience worthy of its limited appearance. Thanks, Oxalis, for a quick and unique Sunday dining experience.

Maria B.

So far, this has been the best restaurant we’ve tried in Nova Scotia! Every dish was bursting with flavor, and the meat dishes were perfectly moist and tender. Overall, it was an outstanding dining experience.

Shelby-Lynn D.

Lovely dining experience and a great spot for date night! We had the 4 course tasting, it was delicious and beautifully plated. Our server Scott was also amazing and very knowledgeable on the drinks and food. Definitely will be back again.

Creedence

I had been surprised when dining here, I’ve heard good things. My husband and I were brought to the patio seating, it was beautiful and I love the aesthetic outside, very Dartmouth. Nicely secluded (and I believe dogs are welcome). However, do not wear heels. As a heels wearer, I’m used to the hills and potholes, but I was not expecting to walk on gravel and also be seated on it. I would guess no one was, it had looked like even the servers didn’t have the best footing in it. The chairs are comfortable though and they offer blankets to keep warm if there’s a chill.
We both decided to get the four course meal and started with the picnic. As a starter, it was delicious. It looked a little different than I had seen afterwards and had been curious about some of the cured meats and where it came from (Sobeys multipack?). I loved the four course dinner, it’s a taster of everything else on their menu. At 106$, it was a great amount of food for me! I was full. The only things I didn’t care for was the cucumber soup, as a chilled soup, it was great, but I was already a little cold and it was a little too salty. The presentation was great for all the dishes! We loved the salmon pops, those were fun. The past was divine, if you love a mushroom pasta, that’s one to try (It’s no mushroom ravioli! 🐀✨) it had chanterelles and so buttery. Perfect.
I did find the beef a bit salty, but that may be preference or just how it turned out that day. The dessert was extra sweet and delicious, the syrup poured over it was a nice touch but a little overboard and over powering near the end of it. It kind of made everything turn into slop and a wet mess. Not a bad thing, maybe I didn’t eat it fast enough. Overall it was a great unique experience and delicious.
Our server was great, he was super sweet, accommodating and made us feel well kept! He had dropped good knowledge on the yummy food and made sure we knew what was what. 5/5 ⭐️!
They recommend you have 2.5 hours for the course and also offer wine pairings, which maybe I’ll save for another time. I’d love to go back and see what changes they have for the fall. It’s a unique place and they have some seating inside and upstairs in the building, the front bathroom did feel a little messy, the water kind of sits on the sink area.