Wander into the Hydrostone Market pizzeria and the smell hits you: An intoxicating blend of Italian herbs wafting from the open kitchen. The perennial Best of Halifax contender ( and winner) has been luring Haligonians to the north end for nearly 30 years—and while the pizza is otherworldly, some of the best budget-friendly offerings come on Sal’s sandwich menu. The restaurant’s “New York-Italian Hero” sandwiches, made with fresh-baked garlic bread, pack a punch that manages to both keep your belly and your wallet full.

Many of you may be familiar with the heroes at Salvatore’s, and I’ve heard you argue about whether the meatball is the best, or whether it’s the ham or the pepperoni. But a lot of people are oblivious to the Coney, which is somewhat of a secret menu item (it’s written on a chalkboard on one of the walls). It features a Nathan’s hot dog split and grilled, and topped with meat chili sauce, mustard, mayo, onions, pickles.

Sal’s is the place to go in Halifax for an absolutely delicious, authentic pizza. Using only high-quality, fresh ingredients, this Halifax institution has been serving up pies, heros, and cheesecake for decades. Make your way to the historic Halifax Hydrostone neighbourhood in the city’s North End to eat in the cozy restaurant, or order their delivery to your hotel room.

5541 Young Street, HalifaxPIZZERIA $-$$ L/D (V)salvatorespizza.ca. A Friday night favourite in the historic Hydrostone district, Salvatore’s has New York style pizzas, hero sandwiches, cannoli, cheesecake, and drinks. The menu sticks to gourmet classics, such as the Rodger or the Bianco in Stephano, recipes that were created when Sal’s first began.

Salvatore's in the Hydrostone serves up some of the best New York-style thin-crust pizza in the city. You can’t get a slice here, but pies are available in a variety of sizes to suit your hunger level. Sal’s also serves New York-style Hero sandwiches on house-baked garlic bread which are just as mouthwatering as their pies.

5541 Young St, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7Phone: (902) 455-1133 Visit Website. A post shared by Original (@salvatoreshfx). Located in Halifax’s North End a few blocks from Fort Needham Memorial Park, Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria is a long-standing neighborhood favorite for Italian-influenced, New York-style pizza.

Salvatore’s makes the best thin-crust pizza in the city, nearly all flavors and sizes for under C$20. Among the most toothsome is Pizza Miguel, a thin crust brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and layered with Spanish onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese under a blanket of smoked…

Salvatore’s: a very authentic-feeling pizza place famous in Halifax for their amazing food!. They have a few vegan options for toppings like a homemade vegan cheese and portobello “sausage” so I love to get a pizza with those plus some spinach or basil and it’s always delicious!

Salvatore’s is super convenient for us because it’s literally 500m from our front door. What we love most about them is their dedication to simple, fresh ingredients. In fact, they stand by that motto so much that you’re not allowed to add more than 3 ingredients.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (275 reviews) - Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5) - Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza - Price: $$ - $$$ - Address: 5541 Young St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1Z7 Canada - Read more on Tripadvisor

Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria, known more commonly in the neighbourhood as Salvatore’s or simply Sal’s, is a restaurant sure to transport you to another time and place entirely.