11 Best Italian Restaurants near Hamilton

“I would highly recommend the Chefs Table at Carmagnola. For us it was a six course dining experience unlike any we had ever had. Seated in a private dining area that is positioned right in front of executive chef Jackson Rouse and culinary staff we were provided a detailed description of every course including how the dish was prepared, the inspiration for the dish and where ingredients were sourced. Some local and some from other parts of the world. It was treat for the senses. It was surprisingly healthy menu with nothing fried, smothered or processed. 100% fresh ingredients including in house made pasta, micro greens snipped fresh from the table top garden in the kitchen and fresh meats and seafood. Of all the courses, the wood grilled rabbit cacciatore Trenne in vodka sauce with fennel, green olive and leek was the best followed closely by the Sumac Seared Hokkaido Scallop in a confit fennel puree surrounded by green chickpeas and Lemon Argumato and the house made vanilla gelato with cocoa nibs and mugilio (a syrup made from pine cones sourced in the Swiss alps). My husband and daughter opted to do the wine pairing which they throughly enjoyed. My son and I got separate drinks, he a Limecello and me a Cranberry Mule mocktail. We each had sips of each other’s drinks - all was amazing. Overall an unbelievable fine dining experience.“

“Stopped in for a late dinner and planned for our large order would take a while to be prepared but we were pleasantly surprised when our food was at our table within ten minutes and hot and prepared perfectly. The hoagie meats were all seasoned well, plenty of cheese and sauce and the bread was toasted and crispy. The pizza had a great crust, well sauced and perfectly cooked cheese and bottom crust. The Mac and cheese was excellent as well. Overall, a great local spot for dine in and carryout.“

“This Italian-American fusion restaurant has a cozy but somewhat dim atmosphere, giving it a tavern-like feel. The dining area is relatively small and looks a bit dated. We ordered two pizzas, a lasagna, and a burger-pizza. Unfortunately, the pizzas were disappointing—bland, tough, and lacking flavor. However, the lasagna and burger-pizza were quite good. The staff was very friendly, which was a plus. The price is around $20 per person, I would recommend this place but not for pizza. Also the restaurant is not directly on the main road, making it easy to miss.“

“I was at Township Tavern last Wednesday night, July 9. First time I’ve been here. Michelle behind the bar was welcoming and quick with the drinks and taking our orders. The food service team was excellent and the food was just fantastic. Highly recommend the Italian sub and the breakfast burger. Will definitely be back.“

“We ate at Caruso’s for the first time July 3, 2024. My wife and I thought our meals were 5 star, delicious! She had the Chicken Marsala and I had the Rigatoni Rustica. We asked our waiter Sam for his recommendations and we’re so glad we took his advice. Best Italian dishes we’ve ever enjoyed. We can’t wait to return with good friends. Excellent! Denny & Barb G.“

“This is our go-to restaurant for casual Italian dining. The service and food are consistently good and the prices are great.“

“Remember when you were younger? When you thought Olive Garden was fine dining? You can experience that again at this location. Serve, food, atmosphere were all fantastic. Sometimes, you just need the OG, and this location did not disappoint.“

“Hannah did a great job of serving us. Would highly recommend her. The spaghetti bolognese and pizza were very tasty as well as the cocktails. great service and atmosphere.“

“Hubby & I just had lunch here a bit ago. We've never eaten here before. We shared a steak hoagie with onions, mushrooms, pickles and cheese. We got the parmesan bites and an order of fries. Absolutely delicious food! We had water to drink so our bill was only $21. Delicious food at a reasonable price! I highly recommend Richards“

“Really great local shop serving hot, fresh food. The owner is super nice and the staff is very friendly! I love the roast beef the most“

“First time. Got the classic with meat sauce. absolutely loved it!!“