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Caro on James, hamilton, ON

Caro on James

4.6
4.6
824 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
A light and airy space with great modern Italian cuisine and cocktails. A place that you can call home, with friendly staff, great atmosphere and many laughs to be had. This is a restaurant that our dear guests, friends, family and community can enjoy for years to come.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 529-2379
  • Website
    http://www.carorestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    229 James street North, hamilton, ON L8R 2L2
  • Area
    Hamilton
  • Cross Street
    James St. North and Robert Street
  • Parking details
    Municipal lot accessible via Mulberry St. Metered Street Parking available on James St. North
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Lunch Pre-Fixe Menu

11.30am - 4pm | Monday - Friday Dine-In Only $18. Choice of

  • Soup of the Day

    • Arugula Salad

      pear | gorgonzola | toasted walnuts | fennel | blood orange reduction | white balsamic vinaigrette

      • Margherita Pizza

        fior di latte | tomato sauce | basil

        • Pepperoni Pizza

          tomato sauce | mozzarella | oregano

          • Garganelli Primavera

            cherry tomato | roasted garlic | baby spinach

            • Chicken Parmesan

              4oz breaded chicken | pomodoro | mozzarella | spaghetti | grilled country loaf

              • Scoop of Gelato

                Appetizers

                Great to share! Add a chicken breast to any dish $8

                • Crispy Polenta FriesCAD 10.00

                  marinara | basil aioli | gorgonzola dip

                  • Arugula SaladCAD 10.00

                    pear | gorgonzola | white balsamic vinaigrette | toasted walnuts | fennel | blood orange

                    • Caprese SaladCAD 12.00

                      heirloom tomatoes | fior di latte | basil | balsamic reduction

                      • Caro BreadCAD 12.00

                        toasted country bread | fresh mozzarella | roasted garlic | fine herb | romesco

                        • Focaccia Fried CalamariCAD 12.00

                          marinara | roasted garlic aioli | crispy capers | basil

                          • MeatballsCAD 12.00

                            beef | marinara | parmesan | toasted country loaf

                            Pizza

                            Gluten free dough available. Dips ($1) - choice of: marinara | basil aioli | garlic aioli | gorgonzola

                            • MargheritaCAD 12.00

                              fior di latte | tomato sauce | basil

                              • PepperoniCAD 14.00

                                tomato sauce | mozzarella | oregano

                                • Vegan-AtorCAD 14.00

                                  Beyond Meat sausage | rapini | black olive | house made vegan cheese | tomato sauce

                                  • Fun BobbyCAD 15.00

                                    mushroom | pancetta | black olive | tomato sauce | mozzarella

                                    • MushroomCAD 16.00

                                      truffle butter | woodland mushroom | pickled onion | arugula | mozzarella | parmesan

                                      • CarnivoreCAD 17.00

                                        pancetta | porchetta | pepperoni | spiced sausage | tomato sauce | mozzarella

                                        • Duck ConfitCAD 17.00

                                          apple butter barbeque I pancetta | caramelized onion | mozzarella I balsamic reduction

                                          • The OmarCAD 18.00

                                            fried chicken | Carolina barbeque sauce | corn puree | mozzarella | cheddar | gorgonzola drizzle

                                            Pasta

                                            gluten free noodles also available

                                            • Tuscan RigatoniCAD 15.00

                                              sausage ragu | rapini | pickled peppers

                                              • GnudiCAD 17.00

                                                truffle mushroom cream sauce | woodland mushrooms | gremolata

                                                • Shrimp & SpaghettiCAD 18.00

                                                  black tiger shrimp | spicy rose sauce | basil | garlic bread crumb

                                                  • Garganelli CarbonaraCAD 18.00

                                                    pancetta | fine herb | garlic cream | parmesan | shallots

                                                    • Short Rib PappardelleCAD 21.00

                                                      red wine braised short rib | three cheese | spinach | basil | garlic bread crumbs

                                                      • Chicken ParmesanCAD 23.00

                                                        breaded chicken | pomodoro | mozzarella | linguine | grilled country loaf

                                                        Dessert

                                                        • GelatoCAD 6.00

                                                          ask server for today's selection

                                                          • TiramisuCAD 7.00

                                                            • CannoliCAD 7.00

                                                              Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                              What 824 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                              4.6
                                                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                              • 4.5Service
                                                              • 4.3Ambience
                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Caro on James offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and generous portions. Highlights include the "bacon carbonara" and "insanely delicious" pizza crust. The atmosphere is "cool" and welcoming, perfect for any occasion. While some reviews mention noise and seating discomfort, the "fantastic" service and "outstanding" cocktails make it a must-visit.

                                                              824 Reviews

                                                              1. Michelle

                                                                Tampa

                                                                6 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                6 reviews

                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                We were seated as soon as we arrived, service was attentive and swift. Food was excellent, good value and timed perfectly. We will be back!

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                                                              2. Tyler

                                                                Toronto

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                This was our first visit here, and it definitely won’t be our last! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere made the experience even better. We couldn’t decide what to order, so we sampled a little bit from every section of the menu—and everything was outstanding. The pizzas were a highlight, not just for their incredible flavor but also for the fun and energy of the pizza chefs. Watching them toss dough and create masterpieces added so much to the experience. The service was warm and attentive, and we left already planning our next visit. Highly recommended!

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                                                              3. Linda

                                                                Toronto

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Beautiful location with open bright tables and comfy seating! We were a group of 8 and the service was spectacular and the food was tremendous! We went for lunch and we were served and ready to go within an hour or so! We would definitely recommend for any occasion!

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                                                              4. Megan

                                                                New York City

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 9 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Lovely place! Excellent food and service. Second time here.

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                                                              5. Douglas

                                                                Toronto

                                                                13 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                13 reviews

                                                                Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                There was a lapse in service right at the beginning but after that it was fine. The salad lettuce could have been cut up instead of slapping the head of romaine on the plate. The gluten free pizza was a bit underbaked but was delicious. I quite liked the fact that there was a gluten free option in the pizza and the pasta. Decor leaves a little to be desired, I am not sure if the graffiti is deliberate but it felt a bit grungy.

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                                                              6. Courtney

                                                                Toronto

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                3 reviews

                                                                Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                The sever was very nice and helpful. The drinks were good. Unfortunately my mom’s gluten free pizza was undercooked (the crust) and 2 of our pasta dishes were cold when they arrived at the table. They still tasted good, but we should be served hot food, definitely not cold.

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                                                              7. Moira

                                                                Toronto

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Really miss some of the old menu items and previous staples weren’t as great as they’ve been in the past. The server was nice but had lots of tables (not her fault at all - her service was good). Everything was else overall was okay.

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                                                              8. Wendy

                                                                Toronto

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                I will be recommending this restaurant to everyone. Our next visit will be with friends for sure to show of the wonderful restaurant. The service and food the bomb. Kimberly our server as to be one of best services we have every had. Thanks

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                                                              9. Denise

                                                                Toronto

                                                                1 review

                                                                4.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Loved my pizza with the honey crust, pancetta, and arugula. The gorgonzola was awesome addition too.

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                                                              10. Lisa

                                                                VIP

                                                                Toronto

                                                                21 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                21 reviews

                                                                Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Excellent food and service. Would recommend for any occasion, great menu choices.

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Caro on James offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Caro on James also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 529-2379.

                                                              Caro on James is rated 4.6 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                              Make a booking

                                                              2 people
                                                              7:00 pm
                                                              Booked 11 times today

                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                              Google Map for Caro on James

                                                              229 James street North, hamilton, ON L8R 2L2

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                James St. North and Robert Street
                                                              • Area
                                                                Hamilton
                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                CAN$30 and under
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Italian
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Dining
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Casual Dress
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Municipal lot accessible via Mulberry St. Metered Street Parking available on James St. North
                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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