Elevate every occasion with Valentino’s. Whether it’s a family gathering at home, At the Office or a private event in our restaurant. experience authentic Italian tradition paired with effortless convenience.

  • Host your celebration in our warm, classic dining room. We accommodate intimate lunches & dinners for larger gatherings with tailored menus, plated or family-style service, and attentive staff to ensure a seamless event. Ask about menu and decor options.

  • Traditional, handmade Italian favourites ready for pick-up. Ideal for business lunches, family gatherings, rehearsal dinners, or casual get-togethers. Custom menu options and portioning to suit any group size.

    Specialty trays like antipasto, pasta, lasagna, roast chicken, sauteed vegetables, and more —

    Prepared with the same time-honoured recipes we’ve used since 1978.

    Trays are available in multiple sizes for easy serving and presentation.

  • Handmade desserts for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events.

    Custom cakes, assorted cookies, mini pastries & gelato — all crafted with premium ingredients and classic Italian techniques.

What We Offer

Private Dining & Event Venue
serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster & Surrounding Areas

Host your next special occasion, corporate gathering, or milestone celebration in our private party room. At Valentino’s, we combine authentic Italian hospitality with customizable seated dinner packages designed to create an unforgettable dining experience for groups of up to 40.

Our Seated Dinner Event Packages

All packages feature multi-course menus curated from our signature scratch kitchen. Prices are listed per person.

The Classic — $48 Per Person

Antipasti & Insalata

Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Pizza accompanied by your choice of Garden Salad with cucumber, tomato, and Italian dressing OR Caesar Salad with crispy bacon.

Primi Course

Penne with House Tomato Sauce (Alfredo or Rosé available for an additional $1 per person).

Secondi Course

Traditional Roast Chicken & Sausage served alongside Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.

The Valentino — $60 Per Person

Antipasti & Insalata

Your choice of a Gourmet Charcuterie Plate OR House-made Mini Arancini, served with a choice of Garden Salad OR Caesar Salad.

Primi Course

Choice of One: Authentic Housemade Lasagna, Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti, OR Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce.

Secondi Course

Choice of One: Tender Veal Parmigiana OR Classic Chicken Parmigiana, served with Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.

The Premio — $75 Per Person

Antipasti & Insalata

An upscale pairing of our premium Charcuterie Plate and Crispy Fried Seafood

served with a choice of fresh Garden Salad OR Mixed Green Salad with red onion, cucumber, and balsamic dressing.

Primi Course

Choice of One: Rich Seasonal Risotto OR Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce.

Secondi Course

Choice of One: Oven Roasted Chicken in a Mushroom Lemon Sauce OR Oven Roasted Salmon in a Pesto Cream Sauce.

Served with your choice of Seasonal Vegetables OR Sautéed Rapini.

A La Carte Custom Menu Builder

Prefer a tailored experience? Mix and match from our full catering selections below to create your own bespoke multi-course menu.
(Minimum spend of $45 per guest applies)

Antipasti Selections

Traditional Pizza with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella • Mini Arancini • Charcuterie Plate with Assorted Meats, Cheeses & Pickled Vegetables • Crispy Fried Seafood

Insalata Selections

Garden Salad with Cucumber, Tomato & Italian Dressing • Caesar Salad with Bacon • Mixed Green Salad with Red Onion, Cucumber & Balsamic Dressing

Primi Selections (Pastas & Risotto)

Penne with Tomato Sauce (Alfredo or Rosé available as an upgrade) • Meat Lasagna • Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti • Gnocchi • Seasonal Risotto

Secondi Selections (Mains)

Roast Chicken & Sausage • Chicken or Veal Parmigiana • Roasted Chicken Supreme In a Pesto Cream Sauce • Market Price Fish • Roast Beef • Roast Lamb

Side Selections

Roast Potatoes • Seasonal Vegetables • Sautéed Rapini • Grilled Red Pepper & Zucchini

Dolce Selections

Mini Pastries • Almond Cookies • Gelato • Specialty Celebration Cakes (Found on our Cake & Pastry Menu)

Catering & Large Group Policies

Room Rental Fee

All corporate caterings and private large group reservations of 25 people or more require a mandatory flat room rental fee of $100.

Blackout Dates

To maintain daily standard operations, we strictly do not reserve or host private large group parties on Friday and Saturday nights.

Weekend Room Availability

Our private party room is available for custom block booking exclusively from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Outside Desserts Policy

Any celebratory cakes or external pastries brought into the establishment are subject to a standard utility and plate handling fee of $2.00 per person.

Minimum Spend Requirement

Final customized selected packages must meet or exceed a unified base total of $45.00 per person minimum spend to lock in and secure your event reservation status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of private events can I host at Valentino’s in Hamilton?

Our private party room is perfect for a wide range of milestone celebrations and gatherings. We regularly host rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, milestone birthday parties, retirement celebrations, and corporate dinner events. Our tailored, multi-course Italian menus make planning seamless for any group occasion.

What is the minimum/maximum group size and spend requirement for private dining?

To book our private room, parties must have a minimum of 25 guests and the maximum we can hold is 40 guests. Additionally, the event must meet a unified base minimum spend of $45.00 per person, which is easily achieved through our customizable Classic, Valentino, or Premio seated dinner packages.

Can I book a private large group party on a Friday or Saturday night?

To maintain our daily standard dining operations for regular restaurant patrons, we strictly do not host private large group parties on Friday and Saturday evenings. However, our private room features excellent weekend availability for custom block bookings exclusively from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Am I allowed to bring an outside cake or dessert to my event?

Yes! You are welcome to bring a celebratory milestone cake or custom external pastries for your private gathering. Please note that external desserts served in the restaurant are subject to a standard utility and plate handling fee of $2.00 per person.