Went for a private party and the venue, service and food were absolutely fantastic. Great experience. Fresh pizzas, great salads and excellent pasta, plus a full bar with everything you can think of to drink.
I planned to have a birthday dinner here with a few girlfriends. I had emailed and called twice confirming this dinner and making sure all confusions were cleared. Showed up to my reservation and the restaurant didn’t have my table ready let alone have my name down on paper. Had to show the email confirming my reservation, and ON TOP of all that they tried charging me a 20% gratuity fee!! What am I tipping for??? Service was absolutely horrible like THE worst I’ve ever experienced. Food is okay and atmosphere is cute. Honestly so disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
julia DiNardo
I recently visited born and raised and aside from the service their food wasn’t very good. I order the Calabrese pizza/ a Ceasar Salad and the Nonnas meatballs. The only thing that was good was the salad. The pizza didn’t have much flavour, it was okay for what it was but, wasn’t my favourite. The meatballs and polenta tasted like it was Mutti sauce from the jar and lacked so much flavour and the meatballs were pink on the inside, which kinda turned me off. Being Italian, I do have high standards for Italian cuisine since my mom makes the pretty sexy food but, this place lacked a lot of flavours.I wish I remembered my servers name, because he was amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Laura Lee
Best pizza ever. Margherita. Gotta try it@
ari !
Absolutely DELICIOUS pizza. Probably the best I have ever had in Hamilton. So simple but so delicious and flavourful. We did the pepperoni and margherita , and both were fabulous. Drinks were great, service was friendly and quick, atmosphere was warm and inviting, making for a lovely night. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
UncleD Assman
I have visited Born & Raised for numerous years and have always been impressed with the over all character, vibe, and atmosphere of the restaurant. The old 'school' black & white photos truly show the family heritage along side the old brick walls truly brings you back in time.The food is absolutely incredible and all hoke made from the main dishes to the wood oven pizza oven all made to your own personal preferences.I prefer to support the independent owners as through my experience they truly put their heart and art of food preparation into each and every meal.For those wishing for an adult beverages they have a nice selection of quality imported and locally brewed.Support the independents while we still have the options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabel Talbot
Came here for an anniversary dinner with my partner, we loved it! Food was great, we split a pizza (which we saw get made-very fun) had one pasta dish and the scallop dish. The service was a little slow but it was very busy so we understood :) Drinks were also yum! we will absolutely be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
Rianna Ford
DOINK & DINE 03Had this spot on my list for sometime as a recent hammer town dweller.Came here with my partner for the infamous lovers day Valentines and was more than thrilled with dining experience.Served by John who sold me on the revamped espresso martinis which between the two of us we got 4 total cause they were phenomenal!Apps we got oysters nice sizes and the pineapple pepper sauce to die for, the scallops was almost like a Thai twist influence served with sweet potatoes right amount of heat, tender scallops and that green sauce was insanely good. Shaolin buns almost like general tso chicken with the best fluffy sweet buns would come back just for those.Ordered then the short rib tagliatelle, portion was amazing tender beef with slight taste of red wine—hearty, comforting and so fulfilling.Dessert we got freshly perfectly baked chocolate chip cookies and I think toffee was in there, chewy crisp goodness served with vanilla and I believe a maple ice cream. And of course had to get tiramisu which was fluffy, creamy and perfect espresso taste.Bill without tip $286 ($110 on alcohol which for certain drinks was a bit pricey but again espresso martinis the star of the show):7pc oysters6pc scallops2pc shaolin bunsShort rib tagliatelle9oz Chardonnay2x 2oz empress and tonic3x espresso martinisDietary restrictions: Scallops came with cashews but partner is allergic so they easily accommodate and dish still taste amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: East Coast Oysters, Sea Scallops, Tiramisu
Hamont Reviewer
Born and Raised: Mixed Experience with Some ConcernsMy recent visit to Born and Raised had some positive aspects, but overall fell short of expectations.Pros:Lively atmosphere: The restaurant had a fun and energetic vibe.Excellent service: Our server was friendly and attentive, despite apologizing for slow food service.Enjoyable appetizers: The Japanese beer and garlic parm fries were delicious.Cons:Overcrowding: The restaurant felt cramped and potentially unsafe due to the number of people.Accessibility concerns: A chair blocking the entrance created problems for those needing assistance.Unsatisfactory cleanliness: The downstairs washrooms needed better upkeep, with issues like broken doors.Disappointing food:Garlic bread was soggy and overly salty.Pastas and meatballs were heavy and lacked quality compared to similar restaurants.Mislabeled flat iron steak was small and overcooked.Fries were too salty.Automatic 18% tip: Felt inflexible and discouraged fair tipping practices.Compared to recent reviews:My experience mirrored several negative reviews highlighting a decline in quality, except for catering and private events.Recommendations:Consider pizzas and smash burgers, requesting less salt if needed.The prime rib might be a safer choice.Overall:While some aspects were enjoyable, the overcrowding, cleanliness issues, and disappointing food led to a negative experience. Based on this visit and recent reviews, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend Born and Raised.
Service was great but the food was pretty mid and the atmosphere felt like it was having an identity crisis.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
steve moll
I have had the pleasure of eating here twice so far.. I wish I had tried more menu options but my 2nd dinner was a copy of my first as the food was so good I ordered the same thing both times… Caesar salad and rigatoni with meatballs.. both were amazing and authentic to what I expected from both dishes.. the sauce was authentic home style and the meatballs tender and tasty.. and took takeout spicy pizza both times for dinner the following night.. pizza is on par for Napoli style thin crust.. definitely recommend this place and prices are extremely fair…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nonna's Meatballs
M G
First time trying this place.. but turned down with 3 tables open b/c "the kitchen is behind". Offered to just get drinks and still refused service. Pathetic.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Zak Duench
My wife and I have been coming to born and raised and ordering take out for the past five or six years. The pizzas are some of the best in Hamilton however we have found the service to be awful and will no longer order from here. The wait times can be off by more than an hour when picking up food and when eating in person the waits can be even longer. While some of the staff are friendly we have found several of the staff have completely ignored our table. We will avoid from now on.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Jaidyn Bryan
we came out for my birthday tonight and we had the best experience we’ve ever had out of all of our visits with our server Brittney! to start she was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. She recommended great alternatives when the bar wasn’t able to make the original martini I wanted. We love the restaurant regardless and are always aware of the potential wait times due to how busy it is but her service was so prompt. we ordered cocktails, oysters, pizza and the gnocchi, the food is always a 12/10. we can’t wait to come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: East Coast Oysters, Mushroom Gnocchi, Margherita Pizza, Rigatoni Rose
Went for a private party and the venue, service and food were absolutely fantastic. Great experience. Fresh pizzas, great salads and excellent pasta, plus a full bar with everything you can think of to drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
I just love it ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, East Coast Oysters, Nonna's Meatballs, Hand-Cut Fries, Steak Frites, Tiramisu
I planned to have a birthday dinner here with a few girlfriends. I had emailed and called twice confirming this dinner and making sure all confusions were cleared. Showed up to my reservation and the restaurant didn’t have my table ready let alone have my name down on paper. Had to show the email confirming my reservation, and ON TOP of all that they tried charging me a 20% gratuity fee!! What am I tipping for??? Service was absolutely horrible like THE worst I’ve ever experienced. Food is okay and atmosphere is cute. Honestly so disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
I recently visited born and raised and aside from the service their food wasn’t very good. I order the Calabrese pizza/ a Ceasar Salad and the Nonnas meatballs. The only thing that was good was the salad. The pizza didn’t have much flavour, it was okay for what it was but, wasn’t my favourite. The meatballs and polenta tasted like it was Mutti sauce from the jar and lacked so much flavour and the meatballs were pink on the inside, which kinda turned me off. Being Italian, I do have high standards for Italian cuisine since my mom makes the pretty sexy food but, this place lacked a lot of flavours.I wish I remembered my servers name, because he was amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Best pizza ever. Margherita. Gotta try it@
Absolutely DELICIOUS pizza. Probably the best I have ever had in Hamilton. So simple but so delicious and flavourful. We did the pepperoni and margherita , and both were fabulous. Drinks were great, service was friendly and quick, atmosphere was warm and inviting, making for a lovely night. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have visited Born & Raised for numerous years and have always been impressed with the over all character, vibe, and atmosphere of the restaurant. The old 'school' black & white photos truly show the family heritage along side the old brick walls truly brings you back in time.The food is absolutely incredible and all hoke made from the main dishes to the wood oven pizza oven all made to your own personal preferences.I prefer to support the independent owners as through my experience they truly put their heart and art of food preparation into each and every meal.For those wishing for an adult beverages they have a nice selection of quality imported and locally brewed.Support the independents while we still have the options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for an anniversary dinner with my partner, we loved it! Food was great, we split a pizza (which we saw get made-very fun) had one pasta dish and the scallop dish. The service was a little slow but it was very busy so we understood :) Drinks were also yum! we will absolutely be coming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
DOINK & DINE 03Had this spot on my list for sometime as a recent hammer town dweller.Came here with my partner for the infamous lovers day Valentines and was more than thrilled with dining experience.Served by John who sold me on the revamped espresso martinis which between the two of us we got 4 total cause they were phenomenal!Apps we got oysters nice sizes and the pineapple pepper sauce to die for, the scallops was almost like a Thai twist influence served with sweet potatoes right amount of heat, tender scallops and that green sauce was insanely good. Shaolin buns almost like general tso chicken with the best fluffy sweet buns would come back just for those.Ordered then the short rib tagliatelle, portion was amazing tender beef with slight taste of red wine—hearty, comforting and so fulfilling.Dessert we got freshly perfectly baked chocolate chip cookies and I think toffee was in there, chewy crisp goodness served with vanilla and I believe a maple ice cream. And of course had to get tiramisu which was fluffy, creamy and perfect espresso taste.Bill without tip $286 ($110 on alcohol which for certain drinks was a bit pricey but again espresso martinis the star of the show):7pc oysters6pc scallops2pc shaolin bunsShort rib tagliatelle9oz Chardonnay2x 2oz empress and tonic3x espresso martinisDietary restrictions: Scallops came with cashews but partner is allergic so they easily accommodate and dish still taste amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: East Coast Oysters, Sea Scallops, Tiramisu
Born and Raised: Mixed Experience with Some ConcernsMy recent visit to Born and Raised had some positive aspects, but overall fell short of expectations.Pros:Lively atmosphere: The restaurant had a fun and energetic vibe.Excellent service: Our server was friendly and attentive, despite apologizing for slow food service.Enjoyable appetizers: The Japanese beer and garlic parm fries were delicious.Cons:Overcrowding: The restaurant felt cramped and potentially unsafe due to the number of people.Accessibility concerns: A chair blocking the entrance created problems for those needing assistance.Unsatisfactory cleanliness: The downstairs washrooms needed better upkeep, with issues like broken doors.Disappointing food:Garlic bread was soggy and overly salty.Pastas and meatballs were heavy and lacked quality compared to similar restaurants.Mislabeled flat iron steak was small and overcooked.Fries were too salty.Automatic 18% tip: Felt inflexible and discouraged fair tipping practices.Compared to recent reviews:My experience mirrored several negative reviews highlighting a decline in quality, except for catering and private events.Recommendations:Consider pizzas and smash burgers, requesting less salt if needed.The prime rib might be a safer choice.Overall:While some aspects were enjoyable, the overcrowding, cleanliness issues, and disappointing food led to a negative experience. Based on this visit and recent reviews, I cannot wholeheartedly recommend Born and Raised.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Service was great but the food was pretty mid and the atmosphere felt like it was having an identity crisis.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
I have had the pleasure of eating here twice so far.. I wish I had tried more menu options but my 2nd dinner was a copy of my first as the food was so good I ordered the same thing both times… Caesar salad and rigatoni with meatballs.. both were amazing and authentic to what I expected from both dishes.. the sauce was authentic home style and the meatballs tender and tasty.. and took takeout spicy pizza both times for dinner the following night.. pizza is on par for Napoli style thin crust.. definitely recommend this place and prices are extremely fair…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nonna's Meatballs
First time trying this place.. but turned down with 3 tables open b/c "the kitchen is behind". Offered to just get drinks and still refused service. Pathetic.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
My wife and I have been coming to born and raised and ordering take out for the past five or six years. The pizzas are some of the best in Hamilton however we have found the service to be awful and will no longer order from here. The wait times can be off by more than an hour when picking up food and when eating in person the waits can be even longer. While some of the staff are friendly we have found several of the staff have completely ignored our table. We will avoid from now on.
Food: 5
Service: 1
we came out for my birthday tonight and we had the best experience we’ve ever had out of all of our visits with our server Brittney! to start she was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. She recommended great alternatives when the bar wasn’t able to make the original martini I wanted. We love the restaurant regardless and are always aware of the potential wait times due to how busy it is but her service was so prompt. we ordered cocktails, oysters, pizza and the gnocchi, the food is always a 12/10. we can’t wait to come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: East Coast Oysters, Mushroom Gnocchi, Margherita Pizza, Rigatoni Rose