Caro on James

4.6

825 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

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 FriesCA$10.00
marinara | basil aioli | gorgonzola dip
Arugula SaladCA$10.00
pear | gorgonzola | white balsamic vinaigrette | toasted walnuts | fennel | blood orange
Caprese SaladCA$12.00
heirloom tomatoes | fior di latte | basil | balsamic reduction
Caro BreadCA$12.00
toasted country bread | fresh mozzarella | roasted garlic | fine herb | romesco
Focaccia Fried CalamariCA$12.00
marinara | roasted garlic aioli | crispy capers | basil
MeatballsCA$12.00
beef | marinara | parmesan | toasted country loaf

Pizza

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

MargheritaCA$12.00
fior di latte | tomato sauce | basil
PepperoniCA$14.00
tomato sauce | mozzarella | oregano
Vegan-AtorCA$14.00
Beyond Meat sausage | rapini | black olive | house made vegan cheese | tomato sauce
Fun BobbyCA$15.00
mushroom | pancetta | black olive | tomato sauce | mozzarella
MushroomCA$16.00
truffle butter | woodland mushroom | pickled onion | arugula | mozzarella | parmesan
CarnivoreCA$17.00
pancetta | porchetta | pepperoni | spiced sausage | tomato sauce | mozzarella
Duck ConfitCA$17.00
apple butter barbeque I pancetta | caramelized onion | mozzarella I balsamic reduction
The OmarCA$18.00
fried chicken | Carolina barbeque sauce | corn puree | mozzarella | cheddar | gorgonzola drizzle

Pasta

gluten free noodles also available

Tuscan RigatoniCA$15.00
sausage ragu | rapini | pickled peppers
GnudiCA$17.00
truffle mushroom cream sauce | woodland mushrooms | gremolata
Shrimp & SpaghettiCA$18.00
black tiger shrimp | spicy rose sauce | basil | garlic bread crumb
Garganelli CarbonaraCA$18.00
pancetta | fine herb | garlic cream | parmesan | shallots
Short Rib PappardelleCA$21.00
red wine braised short rib | three cheese | spinach | basil | garlic bread crumbs
Chicken ParmesanCA$23.00
breaded chicken | pomodoro | mozzarella | linguine | grilled country loaf

Dessert

GelatoCA$6.00
ask server for today's selection
TiramisuCA$7.00
CannoliCA$7.00

What 825 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.

825 Reviews

M
Mark
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time. Always impressed with their gluten free options for celiac people
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Michelle
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 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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Tyler
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Linda
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 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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Megan
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 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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Douglas
Toronto
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Courtney
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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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Moira
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 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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Wendy
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 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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Denise
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 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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FAQs

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

Caro on James is rated 4.6 stars by 825 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

229 James street North, hamilton, ON L8R 2L2

Additional information

Cross street
James St. North and Robert Street
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.carorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(905) 529-2379

Caro on James

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Mushroom

Margherita Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

Lunch Pre-Fixe Menu

Soup of the Day

Arugula Salad

Margherita Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

Garganelli Primavera

Chicken Parmesan

Scoop of Gelato

Appetizers

Crispy Polenta FriesCA$10.00

Arugula SaladCA$10.00

Caprese SaladCA$12.00

Caro BreadCA$12.00

Focaccia Fried CalamariCA$12.00

MeatballsCA$12.00

Pizza

MargheritaCA$12.00

PepperoniCA$14.00

Vegan-AtorCA$14.00

Fun BobbyCA$15.00

MushroomCA$16.00

CarnivoreCA$17.00

Duck ConfitCA$17.00

The OmarCA$18.00

Pasta

Tuscan RigatoniCA$15.00

GnudiCA$17.00

Shrimp & SpaghettiCA$18.00

Garganelli CarbonaraCA$18.00

Short Rib PappardelleCA$21.00

Chicken ParmesanCA$23.00

Dessert

GelatoCA$6.00

TiramisuCA$7.00

CannoliCA$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Caro on James currently accepting reservations?

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