This was our first visit - our dining companions had highly recommended it and we were very impressed! Service was attentive with good pacing. The food was excellent - delicious and served piping hot. They had a very extensive wine list with reasonable selections by the glass. We will definitely be back!
Tatianna
We started with the mussels which were very salty. The entrees were not much better. Unfortunately the Veal Piccata special was very tough. The Arctic Char was served skin side down in sauce leaving the skin without that desired crispiness. The side veg was uncooked on my plate & unevenly cooked on my BFs plate. We used to dine here many years ago it's definitely changed.
Bill F
Attentive service but VERY noisy, this is not an intimate dining experience, sound baffles would help. My wife had the caesar salad and seafood pasta, both quite good. I had calamari appetizer and spaghetti carbonara main, both only ok.
Bagel8
Lovely room, delicious food, friendly service. Interesting takes on the classics. Reasonable wine prices. I really enjoyed my dinner and I will be back!
Marilyn M
Went for dinner last evening. I had the calamari…..it was so salty. I thought maybe poured the whole container of salt on breading. If there had been less salt I would have loved it. Husband had the Caesar salad…..it was fantastic. Main course was a pizza. It was good…but I have had better.
Shoegal
We were welcomed as if we are family and treated even better. Service is amazing. Food was outstanding. Claudio and Kristine are both so warm and accommodating. Seeing them with others in the restaurant made it obvious they have developed a wonderful relationship with each of them. Will be back and definitely recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy the best Italian dining experience! Thank you Claudio and Kristine.
PaulG
As usual, personal service, warm and friendly atmosphere and above all, delicious food. My favourite restaurant. I wish them the best as they look forward to their expansion. They deserve to continue to succeed. Thank you for being the best restaurant in Hamilton. Paul and Suki
Dave14
This was a Family get together. It was an amazing place. The food was incredible. The service was very very good. I highly recommend Claudio's, we will definitely come back. The new location is sure to be superb also.
Visiting Canada for business, I stopped by Claudio's to have dinner. Nice ambience, excellent food and very kind staff make this place a restaurant should miss if you are nearby!
MaureenC
We came to celebrate my Husbands birthday and had a fabuous meal. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Seabass was melt in your mouth amazing. Reasonable bill for three people with appetizers, bottle of wine, entrees and coffee. Dessert was to die for! Salted Carmel cheese cake and a chocolate cake. Would recommend to anyone looking for fine dining and outstanding service.
The atmosphere was very elegant. Claudio was our host and server. He is a true gentleman. Very helpful with the menu and knowledgeable about the wines on their wine list. I am definitely going back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fine dining Italian experience.
Maria
Intimate dining room with good food however it took 45 minutes to order an appetizer! Our dinner was 2.5 hours without coffee and dessert. Our waiter seemed frustrated at times and a bit confused. Willing to give it one more shot though.
williamc
Everything was as expected for this long standing favorite of mine. Kristine came out to chat, the staff were perfectly attentive without being intrusive, Hors d'oeuvre salads and dinner were perfect and the restaurant celebrated our anniversary with a wonderful dessert. hands down favorite
KatH
From the moment that we arrived inside the door, we received great service. With a welcome smile, our reservation was confirmed and our coats were hung up for us and then we were promptly seated. The atmosphere was tastefully decorated in a contemporary Italian style with ample space between tables. Our waiter Christian was very professional and courteous and provided us with prompt and friendly service. The presentation of our food was well done and delicious. The restaurant was very accommodating with regards to dietary preferences. We expressed our gratitude for the enjoyment of our food to the chef when she came to our table to check on things. A great evening out with friends who all agreed that we would come back again and recommend Claudio's to others.
Went once but no more. Price is way too high for what u get. Pricing rivals much better restaurants but the food was so so. Pasta was simply ok at best. Beware of the hidden extra costs and continued upselling by the owner. Asks if you want water and of course you say yes but at 7.00 later on the bill without being told. We only wanted tap water. They ask if you want chicken added to a pasta to which you say sure to a tiny piece of chicken for 12.00. They of course say its organic on the bill to justify the outrageous price for the tiny portion. Highly doubt its organic and frankly i dont want organic. I recommend everyone to ask for pricing on all items ahead of ordering whats not on the menu. 250 dollars for 4 basic pasta dishes and one 40 bottle if wine speaks rip-off. Go elsewhere.
This was our first visit - our dining companions had highly recommended it and we were very impressed! Service was attentive with good pacing. The food was excellent - delicious and served piping hot. They had a very extensive wine list with reasonable selections by the glass. We will definitely be back!
We started with the mussels which were very salty. The entrees were not much better. Unfortunately the Veal Piccata special was very tough. The Arctic Char was served skin side down in sauce leaving the skin without that desired crispiness. The side veg was uncooked on my plate & unevenly cooked on my BFs plate. We used to dine here many years ago it's definitely changed.
Attentive service but VERY noisy, this is not an intimate dining experience, sound baffles would help. My wife had the caesar salad and seafood pasta, both quite good. I had calamari appetizer and spaghetti carbonara main, both only ok.
Lovely room, delicious food, friendly service. Interesting takes on the classics. Reasonable wine prices. I really enjoyed my dinner and I will be back!
Went for dinner last evening. I had the calamari…..it was so salty. I thought maybe poured the whole container of salt on breading. If there had been less salt I would have loved it. Husband had the Caesar salad…..it was fantastic. Main course was a pizza. It was good…but I have had better.
We were welcomed as if we are family and treated even better. Service is amazing. Food was outstanding. Claudio and Kristine are both so warm and accommodating. Seeing them with others in the restaurant made it obvious they have developed a wonderful relationship with each of them. Will be back and definitely recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy the best Italian dining experience! Thank you Claudio and Kristine.
As usual, personal service, warm and friendly atmosphere and above all, delicious food. My favourite restaurant. I wish them the best as they look forward to their expansion. They deserve to continue to succeed. Thank you for being the best restaurant in Hamilton. Paul and Suki
This was a Family get together. It was an amazing place. The food was incredible. The service was very very good. I highly recommend Claudio's, we will definitely come back. The new location is sure to be superb also.
Visiting Canada for business, I stopped by Claudio's to have dinner. Nice ambience, excellent food and very kind staff make this place a restaurant should miss if you are nearby!
We came to celebrate my Husbands birthday and had a fabuous meal. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Seabass was melt in your mouth amazing. Reasonable bill for three people with appetizers, bottle of wine, entrees and coffee. Dessert was to die for! Salted Carmel cheese cake and a chocolate cake. Would recommend to anyone looking for fine dining and outstanding service.
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere was very elegant. Claudio was our host and server. He is a true gentleman. Very helpful with the menu and knowledgeable about the wines on their wine list. I am definitely going back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fine dining Italian experience.
Intimate dining room with good food however it took 45 minutes to order an appetizer! Our dinner was 2.5 hours without coffee and dessert. Our waiter seemed frustrated at times and a bit confused. Willing to give it one more shot though.
Everything was as expected for this long standing favorite of mine. Kristine came out to chat, the staff were perfectly attentive without being intrusive, Hors d'oeuvre salads and dinner were perfect and the restaurant celebrated our anniversary with a wonderful dessert. hands down favorite
From the moment that we arrived inside the door, we received great service. With a welcome smile, our reservation was confirmed and our coats were hung up for us and then we were promptly seated. The atmosphere was tastefully decorated in a contemporary Italian style with ample space between tables. Our waiter Christian was very professional and courteous and provided us with prompt and friendly service. The presentation of our food was well done and delicious. The restaurant was very accommodating with regards to dietary preferences. We expressed our gratitude for the enjoyment of our food to the chef when she came to our table to check on things. A great evening out with friends who all agreed that we would come back again and recommend Claudio's to others.
Went once but no more. Price is way too high for what u get. Pricing rivals much better restaurants but the food was so so. Pasta was simply ok at best. Beware of the hidden extra costs and continued upselling by the owner. Asks if you want water and of course you say yes but at 7.00 later on the bill without being told. We only wanted tap water. They ask if you want chicken added to a pasta to which you say sure to a tiny piece of chicken for 12.00. They of course say its organic on the bill to justify the outrageous price for the tiny portion. Highly doubt its organic and frankly i dont want organic. I recommend everyone to ask for pricing on all items ahead of ordering whats not on the menu. 250 dollars for 4 basic pasta dishes and one 40 bottle if wine speaks rip-off. Go elsewhere.