3 Best Italian Restaurants in Hamilton, ON

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BORN AND RAISED

224 James Street North,
Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3 Directions

Since 2016

Specialities:

✓Margherita Pizza ✓Marinara Pizza ✓San Marzano Pizza ✓Charred Rapini Pizza ✓Roasted Garlic and Chili ✓Pepperoni Pizza ✓Monte Pollino Pizza ✓Meatball Pizza ✓Calabrese Pizza ✓Pizza Fuks ✓Organic Salmon ✓Nonna’s Meatballs ✓Flat-Iron Steak ✓Add Both Fries and Rapini ✓Prime Grade Striploin ✓Fries and Rapini ✓Ribeye Steak

"Born and Raised is a simple and humble approach to food, drink and service in a warm, vibrant and inviting setting. Vittorio Colacitti is the chef in this restaurant who brings a creative force behind Born and Raised in Hamilton, bringing a passion for culinary excellence rooted in tradition and innovation. Born and Raised offers exclusive private bookings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for groups of 20 to 50 people. They provide a take-out option and offer vegetarian and kids' options on their menu. The restaurant offers an outdoor seating facility to have a memorable dining experience. Born and Raised offers free Wi-Fi connectivity and offers private lot parking. They accept debit cards for their customers' bills.

2026 Highlights: They blend a high-end raw bar featuring fresh East and West Coast seafood with a traditional wood-fired pizza oven imported from Italy, pairing sophisticated global flavors with comforting artisan pizzas."

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License #807175526

Menu:

PASTAS:
Rigatoni Rosé $24.00
Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe $24.00
Gnocchi with Mushrooms $26.00
Short Rib Tagliatelle $30.00
Rigatoni with Meatballs $27.00
Seafood Risotto $32.00
PIZZAS:
Margherita $21.00
Marinara (V.) $22.00
Pepperoni $25.00
Monte Pollino $26.00
Meatball Pizza $26.00
Calabrese $26.00
Pizza Fuks $28.00
D.O.P. Margherita $29.00
APPETIZERS:
Fresh East Coast Oysters $28.00
Spicy Brussels (V.) $22.00
Steak Tartare $24.00
Shaolin Bao $21.00
Arancini Siciliani $9.00
Burrata di Puglia $23.00
Organic Salmon Crudo $18.00
WHOLE PIES:
Margherita $31.78
Pepperoni $31.78
Calabrese $31.78
White Pizza $31.78
EXTRAS:
Pop - Brio $2.50
Pop - Coke $2.50
Chili Oil Dip $2.50
Roasted Garlic Dip $2.50

Contact:

(289) 768-5233

Thu-Sun: 5pm - 2am
Mon,Tue & Wed: Closed

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BACI RISTORANTE

1530 Stone Church Road East,
Hamilton, ON L8W 3P9 Directions

Since 2011

Specialities:

✓Cozze in Bianco ✓Calamari Fritti ✓Antipasti ✓Cozze Al Pomodoro ✓Zuppa and Insalate ✓Linguine Alla Pescatore ✓Penne Alfredo ✓Corn Pasta ✓Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola ✓Carpaccio Di Manzo ✓Calabria ✓Stromboli ✓Fiorentina ✓Arancini ✓Linguine Alla Carbonara ✓Lasagna Alla Bolognese ✓Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese ✓Bruschetta ✓Bella Gabriella ✓Margherita Pizza

"Baci Ristorante is a modern and upbeat Italian restaurant run by Michael Elliott, the executive chef. It is located in the Best Western Hotel, Hamilton and is easily accessible from anywhere in town. The restaurant features a spacious open kitchen and a central wood-burning oven. This cozy meeting spot is renowned for its small, Neapolitan-style pizzas and innovative takes on traditional Italian flavours. The menu is complemented by a full menu of drinks featuring old and new world wines, and an outstanding array of crafted cocktails. You can enjoy their dinner and holiday specials: roasted red pepper and tomato soup, Lasagna Alla Bolognese, Pizza Bianca Con Broccoli, Gemelli Con Salsiccia, Roasted Salmon, and Braciola Di Maiale. The four-course menu is available for groups of fifteen or more. Baci Ristorante provides take-out, delivery and catering services and has television and free Wi-Fi connectivity to have additional entertainment. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers outdoor seating. They accept debit cards for their customers' convenience.

2026 Highlights: They feature an open-concept kitchen centered around a massive wood-burning oven, allowing guests to watch chefs toss and bake artisanal Neapolitan pizzas right from their tables."

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License #310128145

Menu:

PASTA:
Spaghetti Pomodoro $20.00
Penne Alla Vodka $20.00
Linguine Alfredo $20.00
Tagliatelle Bolognese $24.00
Wood-Oven Baked Baci Lasagna $28.00
Gnocchi Toscana $22.00
Linguine Frutti De Mare $26.00
Penne All’Arrabbiata $24.00
Spaghetti All’Aragosta $32.00
Burrata Ravioli $28.00
Stone-Fired Pizza Calzone 12":
Margherita $20.00
Pepperoni $19.00
Margherita Con Ananas $20.00
Prosciutto & Arugula $22.00
Diavola $22.00
Wild Mushroom $22.00
Mediterranean $20.00
‘Nduja Rosé $22.00
Prix-Fixe:
Pour-Over Chicken Parmigiana For Two $75.00
STARTERS:
Stuffed Crust Garlic Bread $12.00
Fried Calamari $18.00
Nonna’S Meatballs $16.00
Arancini $14.00
Antipasto Platter $18.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts $18.00
Baci Bruschetta $12.00
Summer Minestrone $14.00

Discount:

Get 50% Off on Select Wine Bottles on Wednesdays

Contact:

(905) 381-9811

Mon-Thu: 7am - 10am
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 10pm
Sun: 8am - 11am

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LA SPAGHETT PASTA HOUSE

970 Upper James Street,
Hamilton, ON L9C 3A5 Directions

Since 1980

Specialities:

✓Garlic Soup ✓Garlic Bread ✓Bruschetta ✓Crostini ✓Sambuca Shrimp ✓Antipasto ✓Classic Caesar ✓Garden Salad ✓Roman Reds ✓Santorini ✓Nonna's ✓Salsi Di Pommodori ✓Pollo Cacciatore ✓Chicken Parmigiana ✓Sausage Arrabbiata ✓Puttanesca ✓Fresco ✓Milano ✓Lemon Vodka ✓Pollo Tuscany ✓Primavera ✓Cream Vongole ✓Smoked Salmon ✓Palermo ✓Sundried Pesto ✓Basilio ✓Pesto Pollo ✓Quattro Fromaggio ✓Alfredo ✓Roquefort Rustico ✓Chevre ✓Mediterranean ✓Olio Verdure ✓Pollo Genovese

"La Spaghetti Pasta House proudly offers over 30 artisan pasta sauces, all made from scratch. Customers choose to indulge in this restaurant's famous pasta with their quality salads and crostinis, including only the finest selected ingredients from local markets. They have a wide selection of Dufflet's cakes and pastries. Try out their homemade pizzas, including the Mediterranean, pesto, Quattro, and sausage pizza. The restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy your meals with family and friends. They gladly invite you to taste the flavour of authentic Italian menus. La Spaghett Pasta House offers gift certificates that are available for pickup and provides take-out and catering services. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and offers Private lot parking. They accept debit cards.

2026 Highlights: They curate a highly exclusive wine list sourced directly from private vineyards, featuring unique bottles that you cannot buy on the shelves of the LCBO."

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Menu:

PASTA MAINS:
Olio Verdure $30.95
Shrimp Aglio $33.95
Pollo Genovese $32.95
Pollo Treviso $32.95
Shrimp Sorrento $33.95
Shrimp Sienna $33.95
BEVERAGES:
Pop $4.95
Juice Or Iced Tea $4.95
Coffee Or Decaf Coffee $4.95
Espresso $4.95
Tea Or Herbal Tea $3.95
Perrier $5.95
Perrier (Lg) $10.95
RED:
Tawse Cabernet Merlot $16.00
Poggio Morino Chianti $14.00
Vendanges Rouge $12.00
Mt. Oakden Shiraz $12.00
Speri Valpolicella $55.00
Il Poggione Rosso Di Toscana $60.00
Speri Ripasso $70.00
Il Poggione Brunello $99.00
SALADS:
Antipasto $18.95
Classic Caesar $13.95
Garden Salad $13.95
Roman Reds $13.95
Santorini $13.95

Contact:

(905) 318-8211

Wed: 4pm-5pm
Thu-Sat: 4pm - 9pm
Mon,Tue & Sun: Closed

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