Born and Raised
Hamilton, Canada
The read// why locals go
Born and Raised cooks Italian-rooted, seasonally driven food on James Street North, in the middle of Hamilton's Art Crawl district. Chef Vittorio Colacitti builds the menu on old-world technique learned through his Italian roots alongside an evolving passion for global flavours: house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas share the card with steaks and seafood. Sourcing is the through-line, with the kitchen working alongside farmers and producers across the Niagara Peninsula and letting dishes change as the seasons turn. The restaurant describes its own approach as simple and humble, in a warm and inviting setting. Outside, James Street North runs on galleries, boutiques and old-fashioned family shops, which makes this a natural anchor for an evening in the neighbourhood and a standing Hamilton local favourite.
Opening hours
Th-Sa 16:00-22:00
James Street North 224, L8R 2L3 — Hamilton
The read// why locals go
Born and Raised cooks Italian-rooted, seasonally driven food on James Street North, in the middle of Hamilton's Art Crawl district. Chef Vittorio Colacitti builds the menu on old-world technique learned through his Italian roots alongside an evolving passion for global flavours: house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas share the card with steaks and seafood. Sourcing is the through-line, with the kitchen working alongside farmers and producers across the Niagara Peninsula and letting dishes change as the seasons turn. The restaurant describes its own approach as simple and humble, in a warm and inviting setting. Outside, James Street North runs on galleries, boutiques and old-fashioned family shops, which makes this a natural anchor for an evening in the neighbourhood and a standing Hamilton local favourite.