Best Restaurants in Hamilton (Aug 2026)
24 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated August 23, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley NorthModern American | 266 |  |
4.5 ★903 reviews | Teriyaki Eggplant, Basque Cheesecake with Burnt Caramel | 31 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1 |
| 2 | Barrel Heart BrewingModern Canadian | 247 | |
4.8 ★132 reviews | Carrot Harissa Dip, Brussels Sprouts with shrimp paste and bonito | 104 King St W Unit 1, Dundas, ON L9H 0B4 |
| 3 | QuatrefoilFrench | 165 |  |
4.7 ★698 reviews | Sea Scallops, Brome Lake Duck Breast | 16 Sydenham St, Dundas, ON L9H 2T4 |
| 4 | The FrenchFrench | 155 | 4.6 ★1,899 reviews | French Onion Soup, Ricotta Gnocchi | 37 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1 | |
| 5 | MaipaiDetroit-style Pizza | 136 | 4.8 ★1,608 reviews | Do You Wanna? Pizza, Pepperoni Pile On Pizza | 631 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3A1 | |
| 6 | Tony G’s PizzeriaNew York-style Pizza | 132 | 4.8 ★1,195 reviews | Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza | 30 John St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1G9 | |
| 7 | Born & RaisedItalian | 132 | 4.4 ★1,146 reviews | Burrata, Brussels Sprouts | 224 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3 | |
| 8 | The Mule HamiltonMexican | 126 | 4.5 ★4,082 reviews | Nashville Chicken Taco, Pork Belly Taco | 41 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A2 | |
| 9 | NamuKorean Fusion | 121 | 4.7 ★490 reviews | BigMac spring rolls, Mushroom Orzo with Kalbi beef | 186 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H 5G4 | |
| 10 | Handsome Dave’s neighbourhood bar (no longer bon temps)Comfort | 121 | 4.8 ★452 reviews | Wings, Negronis | 61 Young St, Hamilton, ON L8N 1V1 | |
| 11 | Ancaster MillCanadian | 120 | 4.6 ★3,058 reviews | Crab Dip, Elk Burger | 548 Old Dundas Rd, Ancaster, ON L9G 3J4 | |
| 12 | Rapscallion and Co.Modern Canadian | 112 | 4.7 ★1,262 reviews | Whipped Feta, Schnitzel | 178 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L1 | |
| 13 | Aberdeen TavernUpscale Canadian | 111 | 4.6 ★1,356 reviews | Braised Beef Grilled Cheese Bites, Calamari | 432 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton, ON L8P 2S4 | |
| 14 | TomahSyrian | 111 | 4.9 ★950 reviews | Hummus, Falafel | 242 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1A9 | |
| 15 | Maisy’s Pearl Oyster BarSeafood | 110 | 4.9 ★174 reviews | Oysters on the Half Shell, Lobster Roll | 342 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X7 | |
| 16 | Cowabunga Pizzeria - Take Out OnlyNew York Style Pizza | 110 | 4.2 ★1,195 reviews | Cowbunga Margarita, GG Pizza | 536 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P5 | |
| 17 | Victoria's SteakhouseSteakhouse | 106 | 4.7 ★791 reviews | Ontario beef rib steak, Oysters Victoria | 470 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7 | |
| 18 | Electric DinerAmerican Diner | 98 | 4.1 ★662 reviews | Electric Burger + Fries, Flower Benny | 28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1 | |
| 19 | Le Tambour TavernFrench | 98 | 4.6 ★405 reviews | Bavette Frites, Elk Sausage | 345 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 1H3 | |
| 20 | Brothers Grimm BistroEuropean-inspired | 97 | 4.4 ★414 reviews | Steak Frites, Hunter’s Wild Game Pie | 193 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1B3 | |
| 21 | Roma Bakery & DeliItalian Deli | 66 | 4.5 ★906 reviews | Roma Pizza (Bread Pizza / Slab Pizza), Porchetta Sandwich | 233 Barton St, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2K3 | |
| 22 | Valentino's Restaurant - WestdalePizza | 66 | 4.4 ★1,015 reviews | Panzerotti, Lasagna | 824 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1K3 | |
| 23 | Lê Bella Pizza (Bella Pizza)Pizza | 61 | 4.3 ★740 reviews | Monster Pepperoni, Honey Hot Pepperoni | 455 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y6 | |
| 24 | Cavallo NeroItalian | 61 | 4.3 ★736 reviews | Bolognese Pasta, Spicy Italian Pizza | 370 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2C2 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.