Born and Raised Restaurant, Hamilton

Raw bar. Woodfired oven. Fine ingredients.

Top Chef Canada alumni Chef Vittorio Colacitti pays homage to his Ital-Canadian roots and passion for bright, bold global flavours using local ingredients.

06/12/2024

A very special Happy Birthday to our very own, Suji!

You might not see her all the time, but we can guarantee that she's here, working hard behind the scenes. Long story short, she's pretty much responsible for cleaning up after our mess.

So, the next time you see her, greet her a happy birthday and give her a quick thank you for all the work she puts in!

Happy birthday Suji!

06/11/2024

Get a little closer to our hand-crafted wood oven pizza 👀

Our pizza dough is made in-house, then covered in San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with the freshest local and imported ingredients 👌🏼

Every pizza brings a unique flavour combination 🔥 you won’t find anywhere else!!

And if you’re looking to take your ZA to the next level 👉🏼 garlic dip + chili oil 💯

06/09/2024

Have you tried our NEW Caesar Salad?

It makes the perfect addition to our lineup of pizza specials tonight after 9pm!

Starting at 5pm 👉🏼 $2 Oysters + 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine!

Now you can enjoy all of this on our patio!! 🙌🏼 Link in bio to reserve your table!

06/06/2024

We’ve got all your favourites ready for another patio weekend 🙌🏼

Draught, wine, cocktails - the selection is endless and the choice is yours!

What are you most excited for?👇🏼

05/30/2024

It’s Oyster night, and we’ve got fresh, sweet oysters straight from the east coast and delivered to us c/o 🦪🔥

Nothing beats pairing them with a crisp, white wine - like our Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 👌🏼

Just $2 shuck all night long!
Reservation link in BIO.

Looking forward to our PATIO?
It OPENS TOMORROW 🙌🏼 Friday May 31st!

05/28/2024

There’s something about cold drinks on a warm patio that just hits different 💯

👉🏼 So we’re officially OPENING OUR PATIO Friday May 31st!!

We’re so pumped for the summer season ahead and can’t wait to serve up all your favourites 🙌🏼

Reservation link in BIO to reserve your table NOW!

05/26/2024

Pepperoni? Or classic Margherita? 👀

The decision is yours tonight!
Both just $10 after 9pm 🙌🏼

Joining us early? Start the night off with our $2 Oysters and 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine. The perfect ending to your weekend.

Link in BIO to reserve your table now!

05/23/2024

We can’t say we make it easy when it comes to choosing a pasta dish 👀

But, we do know that here, there are no wrong choices 👌🏼 From our gnocchi to our rigatoni rosé, every bite will send you to pasta heaven.

Come find your favourite tonight! Reservations available through the link in our bio.

05/14/2024

This is your mid-week reminder that our Rigatoni and Meatballs never disappoints 💯

Handmade beef, pork + chicken meatballs, with perfectly cooked rigatoni smothered in San Marzano tomato sauce, and topped with fresh grated Grana Padano.

Just like Nonna used to make ❤️

Reservations starting this Thursday.
Link in BIO to book now!

05/09/2024

Once you’ve tried our Steak Tartare nothing else will compare 🤤

Top quality, fresh Ontario Beef topped with Olio Vittorio 👌🏼 and shallots, accompanied by fresh grilled bread.

👉🏼 Available in Small or XLarge which includes our fresh, hand-cut fries.

Try it tonight! Reservation link in BIO.

05/07/2024

Like these drinks, those patio days are getting SO close we can almost taste it 🙌🏼 and we can’t wait to open it up for the season in just a few short weeks!

Warm nights, cold drinks, NEW menu items with fresh local ingredients… does it really get ANY better? 👀

Tag a friend who you’re grabbing drinks with this summer👇🏼

05/02/2024

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you celebrate the special woman in your life ❤️

Treat her to her favourite meal and surround her with the ones who mean the most.

Can’t get out to celebrate? Our gift certificates are the perfect way to show her just how much she means 🙌🏼

Reservations for May 12th are highly encouraged. Head to the link in our BIO to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable.

04/25/2024

Nonna’s Meatballs served with GARLIC BREAD is now back on the menu!

👉🏼 Hand-made beef, pork and chicken meatballs, smothered in San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with fresh grated Grana Padano.

Head to the link in our BIO to reserve your table or place an order for takeout!

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

Kick off the night with us with 1/2 price bottles of wine and $2 oysters beginning at 5pm 🙌🏼

Join us after 9pm to pair one of these bottles with our $10 Margherita and Pepperoni Pizza!

Feeling a cocktail or drink instead? 👀
$10 Espresso Martinis + Spritz
$5 Bar Rail Drinks

🎶 Plus our LIVE DJ to create THE St.Patty’s vibe! 🍻

Reservation link in BIO.

03/15/2024

💥New Menu Item💥 Pan-seared sea bream with French lentils and grilled lemon.

03/13/2024

Hand-made Gnocchi - 2 Ways👇🏼

Gnocchi with Mushrooms: Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi, Oyster Mushroom,
Truffle Oil, and Grana Padano.

Gnocchi Cacio é Pepe: Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi, Pecorino Romano, and Black Pepper.

Made fresh in house.
Come get your fill this week starting tomorrow 🙌🏼

03/13/2024

This is your mid-week reminder that our spicy brussels are back on our menu 🙌🏼

👉🏼 Johnny’s sauce, pickled chilis, scallions and crispy rice noodles 🔥

Reservation link in BIO.

03/09/2024

Our Shaolin Bao Buns 🔥 are stuffed to the MAX, and full of flavour!!

An addicting combination of perfectly steamed House-made Buns stuffed with Crisy Korean Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, Pickles, topped with Sesame Seeds and fresh Green Onions 👌🏼

Available in 2 or 4pc… only question is, are you sharing?👇🏼

03/01/2024

Using local ingredients where possible is important to us at Born and Raised ❤️

This is why our Prime Grade 16oz Dry-Aged Ribeye Steak 👉🏼 and tender cuts in our Steak Tartare are from farms right here in Ontario!

Support local. Come taste the difference of fresh Ontario beef 🙌🏼

02/29/2024

We have an incredible selection of wine and cocktails… perfect for sipping with dinner or late drinks with friends 🙌🏼

Whatever you’re craving, our bartenders are ready to mix it up! The possibilities are endless.

What’s going on your tab?👇🏼

02/24/2024

We love changing things up and bringing exciting new dishes to the table, so we want to know… What would you like to see on our menu here at Born and Raised? 👀

Missing an old favourite? We’ve been known to bring back some MVP dishes!

Drop a line on the comments and let us know👇🏼

02/24/2024

If you’ve finished your dinner and that sweet tooth starts to set in, we have an incredible lineup of desserts… like our tiramisu… it’s made in-house, stacked high and seriously delivers 🔥

But if you’re tight for room, why not try one of our after dinner cocktails? 👀

Our bartenders are ready to create something perfect for you to finish things off 🙌🏼

Head to the link in our BIO to reserve your table now!

02/22/2024

It doesn’t get any better than our East Coast oysters… Except on Thursday’s when they are just $2/shuck 🙌🏼

Delivered to us fresh courtesy of 🔥🦪 … IYKYK.

Come get yours tonight!
Reservation link in BIO.

02/17/2024

Your support means everything to us 🙌🏼

We’re honored to be your go-to spot for memorable, high-quality dining experiences with colleagues and family! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!

Have you recently dined with us? We’d love to hear from you! Head to our Google Page to leave your review 🔥

02/16/2024

Nonna’s meatballs ❤️

Now served alongside a bed of golden polenta made in-house! Rich and creamy. The perfect upgrade for these colder months 👌🏼

Come try it tonight!

Reservation link in BIO.

02/10/2024

Get a little closer to our hand-crafted wood oven pizza 👀

Our pizza dough is made in-house, then covered in San Marzano tomato sauce and topped with the freshest local and imported ingredients 👌🏼

Every pizza brings a unique flavour combination 🔥 you won’t find anywhere else!!

And if you’re looking to take your ZA to the next level 👉🏼 garlic dip + chili oil 💯

02/10/2024

Looking for the perfect spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones?

Join us at Born and Raised ❤️ for an unforgettable dining experience.

Whether you’re looking for shareable plates with friends and family, or a romantic dinner for 2 - We’ll help you create the perfect evening👌🏼

Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Head to our link in BIO to reserve your table.

02/08/2024

You want them? We’ve got them!!

Oysters right from Cascumpec Bay and delivered to us fresh from 🦪🔥

$2/shuck all night long each and every
Thursday 🙌🏼

Come get your weekly fix tonight!

02/02/2024

Are you choosing steak, or seafood? 👀

Luckily… we do both right 🔥
So here, there are no wrong choices!

Come see for yourself tonight👇🏼

Reservation link in BIO.

02/01/2024

Thursday nights mean a fresh delivery from 🦪🔥

Straight from Cascumpec Bay and shucked to order. How many you choose is up to you!

$2/oyster from 5pm - 2am 🙌🏼

Head to the link in our BIO to reserve your table now.

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224 James Street N
Hamilton, ON
L8R2L3

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am
Sunday 4pm - 12am

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