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    Born and Raised

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    BORN AND RAISED ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The Tagliatelle with Braised Lamb

    I was recommended this restaurant by my coworker who had lots of love for their pasta and pizza. However, my overall experience here was not the best. My reservation was at 8:30p and we were screened, greeted and seated immediately. Then we ordered our food as soon as the server came to give us water. It was all going great until an 1hr-1hr 15min in, we haven't even received any of our appetizers or pizza yet. Our server did acknowledge and apologize for the long wait. But then we waited another hour for our pasta. For the duration of us waiting and the complexity of the food that we ordered (esp. the appetizers), I find that it is not worth it but the food was decent. The {Shaolin} Spicy Brussels had good texture and seasoning. The Margherita Pizza was actually very good and I wish they had an option to order bigger sizes. The Shaolin Baos, the Rigatoni w. meatballs, and the tagliatelle with braised lamb were okay. I think if I were to come back here, I would stick to the bar, the pizza and vibe out. I did see a lot of people order oysters, so I may also consider that.

    Michael H.

    This place seemed promising from my research, but was another disappointing pizza that I tried while in Hamilton. I liked seeing the pizza chef work the dough and use the oven, but the ingredients were all fairly bland. I got the margherita pie, and it just didnt live up to the hype. The one saving Grace was the hot chili oil you can get on the side.

    Greg B.

    Great restaurant, great service. I would highly recommend trying this place. We had oysters and an amazing mushroom pizza to start. I wanted the mushroom Pappardelle pasta but wanted some meat. The server made a special request to the kitchen and the pasta was amazing. They added some roasted pork cheek and it was out if this world. Great selection of beers and beverages. Would return in a heartbeat.

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    Andrea C.

    Born & Raised is the second restaurant opened by Chef Vittorio Colacitti, who you may recognize from Top Chef Canada. If the name is any indication this restaurant is a reflection of Chef Vittorio's pride for Hamilton, the city which he calls home. Many quality ingredients are sourced directly from producers in the area, which connects the restaurant with the surrounding community. On our visit the restaurant was just over 2 months old and very busy on a Friday evening. The 60 seat restaurant features a raw bar showcasing beautiful seafood from both the East and West Coast, and is home to a beautiful wood-fired oven imported from Italy. The decor is a mix of modern and rustic, with touches of reclaimed wood and antique collectibles throughout. The menu at Born & Raised puts a globally-inspired twist on classic dishes. The offerings are a reflection of what Chef Vittorio has learned through his upbringing in Ontario and culinary training abroad in Europe and Asia. We started our dinner with the Steak Tartare "Le Roy" ($19), which is a Parisian style hand-cut beef tenderloin tartare served with fries. The beef comes from a farm just 20 minutes away in Haldimand County, and this dish was inspired by Chef Vittorio's time as a sous chef for Chef Didier Leroy in France. The beef was well seasoned and tender, while the fries were crisp and golden, just the way they should be. Fries don't do the greatest job of scooping up the beef, making it more difficult to eat than anticipated, but tartare and frites is still a classic. Next came the Crispy Shrimps (3/$15 or 4/$19), served on a bed of green mango salad and topped with crushed roasted peanuts. This dish was a mix of salty, sweet, and crispy goodness with the meticulously wrapped shrimp on a bed of Thai-style mango salad. I'm not the type of person to order soup at a restaurant, but the Ontario Corn Soup ($14) was calling my name. With chunks of Nova Scotia Lobster in a curried roasted corn soup base, this hearty bowl was absolutely incredible, no word of a lie. Perhaps mind-blowing is a better descriptor. The heat was finely balanced with the coconut milk, while the cream was cut with a hint of acidity. It was a complex combination of flavours and umami that I could not stop eating. We regretted not having enough room for a second bowl! Burrata is popular on menus out in Toronto. We honestly had it once a day throughout our trip, but I'm not complaining as it is a rare find here in Edmonton. The Burrata with Summer Pears ($14) at Born & Raised brings ultra creamy burrata together with radicchio, aged balsamic vinegar, walnuts, and basil. All the components are plated beautifully and finished with a drizzle of 'Olio Vittorio,' a cold pressed extra virgin olive oil produced for the restaurant by the Colacitti family in Central Italy. Aside from bringing some Latin and Spanish influence to the menu, Chef de Cuisine Sebastien Sanchez is typically found making artisan breads and pizzas with the wood-fired oven. The five signature pizzas on the menu range from classic to adventurous, and we chose to try the Monte Pollino ($16) as part of our meal. With roasted and smoked confit pork cheek, compressed pineapple, pickled habaneros and basil, this pizza is a unique twist on your classic ham and pineapple. The toppings are generous and the habanero has a serious kick (read: some parts were borderline too spicy for this Asian)! The housemade pizza dough at Born & Raised cooked evenly and rose beautifully in the oven. It retained it's structure when lifted, had a crispy, blistered cornicone, and met my criteria for an excellent crust. Just as our meal was coming to an end the kitchen sent a gorgeous off-menu dish to the table for us to taste. The dish consisted of charred wood-fire roasted cauliflower paired with cashew butter, maple soy dressing, scallions, and lobster. The cauliflower had amazing depth of flavour and the lobster was so fresh. All the components were throwing flavour bombs left, right, and center, making this another phenomenal dish. After the savoury dishes we chose to try Susan's Torte ($7) for a sweet finish to the evening. Who is Susan? She's Chef Vittorio's mother and the one who gave up her secret recipe for this beautiful dark chocolate meringue with Grand Marnier chantilly cream. The meringue is light, melt-in-your-mouth, and balanced with a bit of candied orange zest. With the opening of Born & Raised on James St. North, Chef Vittorio and his team are bringing local, seasonal ingredients and their passion for global flavours to the community. They're in a great location for the post-work crowd, and the warm, vibrant setting is great for get-togethers with friends or casual date nights. Service is friendly although a bit spotty during our visit, given the atmosphere of the busy restaurant on a Friday evening. We had a fantastic meal and will definitely return on our next visit to the area.

    Awesome restaurant in Hamilton.
    Alvin D.

    The restaurant and the staff were great. Food is awesome. Highly recommended when you're in Hamilton.

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    The absolute worst experience. The service was pathetic and our server Jeremy was beyond rude. Don't waste your time or your money

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    Very nice spot. Server was incredibly friendly and efficient. The pizza was delicious. Nice atmosphere and good stop on James Street

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