Claudio's Ristorante

4.8

135 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Claudio's Ristorante is a traditional Italian restaurant now re-opened in the heart of Hamilton.
Inspired by the true love of Italian cuisine using original DOP (Denominazione Origine Protetta) imported product from Italy, Claudio's is recognized by the Ospitalità Italiana and thrives on creating an authentic Italian experience for all our guests.

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Location
191 James St N, Hamilton, ON l8r2k9
Phone number
(289) 389-6699
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Black Tiger Shrimps
sauteed in lots of garlic, lots of butter, nuff said
Bruschetta
thick slices of grilled bread, garlic rubbed, drizzled w Olive Oil and topped w tomatoes & herbs
Cheesy Garlic Bread
a tasty blend of garlic, mozzarella & gorgonzola cheeses
Grilled Calamari
calamari on the grill, finished w white wine, capers, olives & sundried tomatoes
Carpaccio di Alba
thinly sliced beef tenderloin seasoned w sea salt beneath baby arugola, finished w shaved parm & EVOO
Cozze Marinara
plump P.E.I. mussels tossed in our herbed marinara sauce
Polpette
House made veal meatballs simmered in a redwine tomato sauce
Arancini
Italian cheesy rice balls on a bed of spicy tomato sauce w shaved parm

Salads

All Mighty Caesar
grilled romaine heart, warm pancetta, shaved parm, housemade croutons & our creamy garlic dressing; be brave, add anchovies
Bufala Caprese
Bufala D.O.P. from Compania, w ripe grape tomatoes, drizzled w a Balsamic glaze & EVOO
Insalata Canadese
field greens, sundried cranberries, walnuts, apple slices in a raspberry citrus dressi
Insalata Arugola
baby arugola tossed w a white balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of prosciutto topped w shaved parm

Entrees

Spaghetti con Vongole
baby clams in their shells simmered in white wine, vidalia onions, garlic & herbs
Strozzapreti con Funghi di Bosco
an earthy blend of Porcini & Cremini mushrooms in a white wine & light cream sauce
Pasta Mare
shrimps, calamari, mussels & clams in our white wine sauce tossed w spaghettini
Pappardelle al Pollo
fresh egg noodle pasta w grilled chicken breast primavera, aglio olio
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
a blend of pancetta, vidalia onions & cracked pepper tossed in a creamy egg sauce
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi
gnocchi served with four cheese sauce
Veal or Chicken Henry
tender veal or chicken scaloppini, grilled & tossed in sauteed cremini mushrooms
Veal or Chicken Limone
oven roasted organic chicken breast or veal scaloppini in a drunkin wild honey & lemoncello sauce
Orata alla Griglia Filetto
Mediterranean Seabream grilled whole, dressed w EVOO & a splash of herbed lemon juice
Salmone
salmon fillet pan seared & dressed w apples & butternut squash in a maple glaze

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Claudio's Ristorante consistently impresses with "excellent food on all counts" and "phenomenal friendly service." Patrons rave about the "best espresso martinis" and an "extensive wine list." While some dishes received mixed reviews, the overall experience shines with "amazing meal and exceptional service," making it a "favourite" for many return visitors.

135 Reviews

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Carmine
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We very much enjoyed our experience at Claudio's. We were 6 people and everyone enjoyed the evening. The food was excellent. The portions very generous. The service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Tristan
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here and it was excellent. Had the short ribs special – they were delicious!
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Daniel
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My overall experience was great. Food was really nice. The customer service was also nice. I and my date had a good time.
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Kanan
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful cozy restaurant. Delicious food and great service.
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Larry
Toronto8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great time. The food was superb and the hostess was exceptiinal. Claudio’s is a favourite.
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Don
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening at Claudio’s to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The service and the food was outstanding! I would highly recommend Claudio’s!!!
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Amber
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service was exceptional! Restaurant was a bit ‘too bright’ in the lighting. Ambiance would have been better if it was more dimly lit. Still really enjoyed our experience though!
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Lenore VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location. Food was very fresh and tasty. And the service was quick and friendly.
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Amit
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It felt like left out when it came to service (being only brown family dining). The food was not great either but my family was so hungry we didn't have time to raise a complain to re-order the dishes. I won't be visiting again and would say there are better Italian food options available with better service.
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shervin
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five star service. Great food. Absolutely amazing staff.
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FAQs

Claudio's Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (289) 389-6699.

Claudio's Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

191 James St N, Hamilton, ON l8r2k9

Additional information

Phone number
(289) 389-6699
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Claudio's Ristorante

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Main

Black Tiger Shrimps

Bruschetta

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Grilled Calamari

Carpaccio di Alba

Cozze Marinara

Polpette

Arancini

Salads

All Mighty Caesar

Bufala Caprese

Insalata Canadese

Insalata Arugola

Entrees

Spaghetti con Vongole

Strozzapreti con Funghi di Bosco

Pasta Mare

Pappardelle al Pollo

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi

Veal or Chicken Henry

Veal or Chicken Limone

Orata alla Griglia Filetto

Salmone

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Claudio's Ristorante offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Claudio's Ristorante restaurant rated?

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