I stopped by for lunch with coworkers to celebrate a birthday, and we had a great experience. The space has a clean, modern feel, and we were greeted and seated right away. Our server was fantastic--fun, attentive, and polite. We started with the Calamari Fritti, then two of us ordered the Trottole Chicken Pesto while the other opted for the soup. We even saved room for dessert, and everything was delicious. Overall, a solid experience -- I'd happily come back again. read more

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Wow, this was amazingly bad. This was the smallest and thinnest piece of salmon I've ever had. It was $14 extra just for that sad piece of "fish". It was also extremely dry even though I ordered it medium. It tasted like a frozen fish stick. I think the whole thing was fried? Abomination. The salad was also bland. The cheese (of the 3 pieces they put) tasted like cardboard. You can't even see the cheese in the photo. Sad tiny pieces of avocado. They ran out of the seasonal vegetables I originally ordered. I have no idea what happened here. Our main server was nice. The ambiance had a corporately chain restaurant vibe. Someone else had half of their pizza and left the rest. Guess that wasn't good either. $43 after tip and tax just for this "salad" and a lemonade. And $16 for valet after tip and tax. This is definitely a "never again" in my book. read more

North Italia - Terrible salad with salmon - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a nice early supper here on the patio. Dog friendly :) I thought the Burratta ($18) was very unique and delicious, and the chicken parmesan ($26) was humongous and great as well. I loved the creamy pasta on the side too. Love that they will split a portion for you. Do yourself a favor and ignore the calorie counts on the menu - yikes! Staff is super nice. read more

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The ambiance was very nice. The service was impeccable. Our server was very attentive and explained everything on the menu. We went at happy hour for half price bottles of wine and reduced bar food. The Pezzo Morgana Red was a terrific buy. We started with the Farmer's Charcuterie Board. The pink beets were extra special. The Cacio e Pepe Rancini was delicious and the pizza was great. We were so full that we had to skip dessert. I will be back to savor more! read more

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I haven't reviewed the restaurant for a while, so I thought I would add an update. I had the Chicken Parmesan and a red sangria. Both were excellent and so was the service. read more

North Italia - Red Sangria - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It is so nice to know you can have pasta al dente somewhere, and that place is here. The service is always great! And it gets packed because it's good!!! Please keep making these delicious dishes, never stop being awesome to your customers, we do appreciate the effort! I tried the spicy vodka pasta, and red rib dish. They were both fenomenal. The espresso was great as well, there's nothing I don't like about this place. Love coming back to try new things. read more

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We love the chicken parm here!! We stopped by for a late dinner around 9 and were sat and ate and left before 10! It was great timing for food and service was helpful despite our late arrival The decor is v cute and modern - fun mural inside and cool light fixtures We tied the prosciutto bruschetta as well - comes topped with asparagus too - great app! Tried a raspberry cocktail with a foam and it was delicious!! My husband and I split the chicken parm since it was late but perfect portion if you're looking for a lighter dinner!! Street parking / parking garage is your best bet around here read more

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I've been to this location a couple of times and the service is never great BUT the food never disappoints. Super flavorful, great lunch portions and upscale but casual atmosphere! If it was close to work I would go more often. read more

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North Italia never disappoints. Yes, it's a national chain and there are so many quaint and local authentic options in Austin, but we specifically went there to check out their cacio pepe martini and gluten-free pizza. To anyone who is GF, their pizza crust is REALLY good. Like, we ate the whole pie. And their branzino? GET IT. It was so crispy, lemoney, and herby... and the accompanying veggies and onions were also devoured. And to those who sip organic wines, they have at least one red and white option by the glass. It was a total win for me and checked all the boxes I needed. TY! read more

North Italia - GF pizza margherita - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Another late post for restaurant week. Had a reservation and was sat right away. The set up was interesting with long separate high tops that could be pushed together for larger groups or separated for smaller parties. They had an outdoor patio which right now would be perfect compared to August when I went. The restaurant week menu gave several Options, I went with the meatballs to start, bolognese and then tiramisu for dessert. Ricky was the team member who took care of me and they did a good job. Close to dessert there was a large party that was sat and I kinda fell off the radar. Took a minute to get dessert and then the check so that would be the only downside. Otherwise clean restaurant, restrooms were great and the food delicious. The portions were huge so a great value for being restaurant week. read more

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Geez Louis this place is absolutely fantastic! The servers are all super friendly, and the location is in the heart of everything. The inside is glass wall lined and beautifully decorated with flowers and wine bottles. The pasta, salad, and pizza are all equally deliscious...10 outta 10! This is honestly my top 5 fav Italian spots, just go try it and the taste will speak for itself. read more

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Always a great experience here. Food is good and the service is good as well. Favorite location in Austin

North Italian you never miss, and I love you for that. Service is always wildly fast, which I guess they have to be for how busy they always are but it is pretty impressive. Vibes are always solid, it gets loud but not to the point that you can't hear the person you're eating and chatting with. Food is always solid, sometimes a lil salty but nothing a little squeeze of lemon can't fix. Which they are always so generous and give me a fat plate of lemons when I ask lol. Also the shrimp appetizer? HUGE. And the sauce? If it was socially acceptable and not filled with a lethal amount of sodium... I would drink it. Enough said. read more

North Italia - Wild Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Got seated immediately but a server didn't talk to us for a while. The server mentioned some chef's specialties so that's what we ended up ordering in addition to a pesto pasta. The pizza was so good! I loved corn on pizza and the fresh veg with the pepperoni was great. Also loved the crust on it! Crispy and fluffy! I did like the interior of the restaurant, a very cool vibe read more

North Italia - Chefs special pizza - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in on a Monday for lunch. I got the prosciutto pizza and the calamari. Both items were good but neither wowed me. The calamari was pretty plain. The pizza was better. I enjoyed the crust and prosciutto. The fig pieces were kind of large, so they didn't blend with the other ingredients as much. Overall, this place was pretty average as far as Italian food goes. read more

Had dinner at North Italia and ordered the chicken parm - it was great. The chicken was perfectly crispy, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and everything tasted fresh and well made. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the overall experience was great. Definitely a dish I'd recommend and would order again. read more

North Italia - Crushed Meatball Ragu - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was good the last time I dined in and had an amazing bartender! The time before really took me back because she was inattentive. I wrote in and what rubbed me the wrong way is no one reached out to try and fix it. read more

Such An amazing meal! Everything was cooked to perfection and the service was great! The vibes were just right! read more

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Service was friendly and on top of refills. The appetizer came out extremely fast, while we had to wait awhile for our main entrees. The food was pretty good, but price was a little high for what you got. Chicken parm noodles were blehh read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have always thought that north Italia is a solid choice for lunch in the downtown area. They offer a variety of pastas, starters, and desserts. I really enjoyed their spicy rigatoni vodka pasta, very cheesy, has a tiny kick from the vodka. The service was a bit slow when I went the last time, had to wait for almost an hour to get my main course..not sure if they had forgotten my order. However, the food definitely made up for it. Parking is tricky in downtown but they also have another location in the domain area with free parking. read more

North Italia - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We enjoyed our meal here, it was my first time and I enjoyed the Ricotta Cavatelli. You could tell that it was fresh and it was incredibly tasty. The space was very clean and the workers, especially our server Courtney was incredibly friendly and attentive. We also appreciated the ambiance and the bathrooms were clean and nice as well. Would definitely return! read more

North Italia - Ricotta Cavatelli - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was my first time trying North Italia and it did not disappoint! The flavor of the food is out of this world it definitely feels like you are tasting a piece of Italy with each bite you take. The customer service is top tier at this location and the service is very quick even though it's located in the busy downtown Austin area. The vibe of the location is a mix of comfort and classy perfect for spending time with family or date night. read more

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I went to North Italia for dinner. It was quite busy so we sat at the community table. My drink order was taken right away. We ordered the chef's board as an appetizer. It took a while to come out but, again, it was a busy Friday night. There was an assortment of delicious cheeses and meats. I enjoyed the nuts as well. I had the Diavolo cocktail. It's a great choice if you enjoy mezcal. It had a kick to it, but it wasn't overly spicy. For my main course, I ordered the strozzapreti. It was very good. There was a large portion of food. The sauce was creamy and delicious, and the chicken was well seasoned. I would definitely return to North Italia to try some of their other courses. I recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekend. read more

North Italia - Strozzapreti - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Trottole Chicken Pesto Pasta -- Ladies and gentlemen...It was a pesto-powered revelation. Homemade trottole pasta with just enough twist and drama to hold onto every silky, vibrant smear of that basil-laced perfection. North Italia, you did what needed to be done. 5/5. No notes. Just applause. read more

North Italia - Trottole Chicken Pesto - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I absolutely loved the spicy Rigatoni vodka pasta - it was on the sweeter tomato-y side but it tasted delicious - could've paired so well with some garlic bread. we also ordered Cacio e Pepe arancini - very creamy, perfect texture and very filling. This restaurant definitely lived up to my expectations. I also ordered the pesto pasta which I was not a fan of because of excess salt they used but I did like the pesto flavor. I loved that the restaurant could make all the pastas vegetarian and they had a good number of vegetarian appetizers to try out. read more

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I went to North Italia this weekend. What a nice vibe walking in from 2nd street with all the twinkling lights. We were quickly seated and served but our waiter was kind of all over the place. It took us a bit to get our drinks because he seemed distracted, he took half our drink order and ran off. The espresso martini was top notch so I wasn't complaining. The calamari was very tender but honestly seemed like it could have been tastier if cooked just a bit longer. Apparently there are many items that aren't on the menu but you can still order like the spaghetti with meatballs, so don't be afraid to ask. I had the grilled branzino with veggies. It was buttery and flakey and served with out of this world veggie medley and sauce. Our waiter really missed out because if he offered us a bottle or dessert, we probably would've taken him up on it. Definitely a miss opportunity and it was a little disappointing, but the food was excellent and I would definitely come back. maybe sit in a different section? read more

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Arrived this evening with no reservation. They seated 5 quickly and pleasantly. The experiece died on the vine from there for us at North Italia. No one ever acknowledged us or waited on us. We pulled the plug after 15-minutes. Not busy from my perspective just not well managed. Went downtown the stream and had a great experience. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I loved the Caprese sandwich with a fresh side salad here. So flavorful and full of greens yet on the lighter side calorie-wise. This restaurant has longevity and any item you order will be of high quality in my experience. read more

This was a solid 4 . It was a rainy day in Austin when I decided to visit this location. I had made a reservation, but likely didn't need one as it was pretty empty when I arrived. The host took awhile to greet me as she was on the phone, so I was understanding. Once seated, I was greeted by my waitress (Edith). She was really helpful, walked me through the menu and the day's specials. For dinner, I started with the grilled bread and olive oil. Wasn't quite what I was expecting. I thought it would be bread that you dip into olive oil; but rather it was drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It was tasty, but again, not quite what I thought it would be. For my main, I ordered the Chicken Pesto. Mmmm!!! SO good! I'm a big fan of pesto and this dish definitely delivered. Overall, I enjoyed my dinner. The music was nice, it did start to pick up after a while. My waitress was terrific, checked on me often! If I lived in Austin, I could see myself making this a regular Italian spot! read more

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Very limited vegan options but for upscale ambience with solid wine and cocktail options, it's whole vibe. The Zucca Chips (aka fried zucchini), sans aioli, are a must, especially when discounted at happy hour. The closest thing you can get to a plant-based entree is the Seasonal Vegetable salad minus cheese, which is fine if unexciting. Nice for drinks and snacks when you want to feel fancy. read more

Great service and great pasta! This place is nice and the food was excellent. We both tried the house special bolognese. Portion size was decent but we didn't have any leftovers! I was a little disappointed with their dessert options but it was not a deal breaker. read more

North Italia - Bolognese (House Specialty) - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I placed an order on the phone. Upon arrival, employees were dismissive and rude. It seemed as though I was inconveniencing the host by asking for a pick up order. When I let the expo know that I had not paid my bill, he had rolled his eyes and reluctantly walked over to help me pay. After asking if he had put utensils in the bag, he again rolled his eyes and said "Yeah. They're in there." I do love North Italia and have attended most of their locations. The food is consistent and great, but I do not think I'll be visiting this location again. read more

The white truffle garlic bread was fantastic. Easily my favorite part of the meal. The strozzapreti was fine, but I think the chicken could have had a bit more seasoning to diversify the flavor profile and balance out the cream sauce. I loved the interior layout and design of the space, but we were seated very close to the door, which made a piercing squeak every time it opened (which was very frequent). Additionally, the music was pretty loud, which made it hard to have a conversation. Our food came out quickly, but our server took a while to get the entree order. read more

North Italia - Strozzapreti - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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braised short ribs: meh i was definitely underwhelmed. it was nice and tender but it lacked ~depth~. did not get my umami bomb as i expected and could've used a bit more seasoning or sauce or smth. lowk liked the veggies more LOL funghi pizza: MM MM MMM gimme 15 of these i love myself a good mushroom pizza and this one was packed with flavor. crust was delicious and the dough was nice, airy, and bouncy - it had a good bite to it. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I don't eat carbs very often, so I'm very particular about what I'm eating/where I'm going when I do. My partner suggested going here and I figured it was worth trying. "Worth trying" is rude to say. This place was FANTASTIC. We didn't have a reservation, so we were put on the waitlist. We were quoted 35 minutes and it only took around 20-25. The space itself somehow feels both open and modern as well as intimate and classic. The music was a surprise - it was a mix of modern hits. I enjoyed it! Service was incredible; while the interactions were quick and to the point, we never felt rushed or dismissed. For appetizers, we tried the white truffle garlic bread (SO. GOOD.) and cacio e pepe arancini (I'm normally not a fan of pasta rolled into fried bites - these are full of flavor and otherworldly). We both tried the caesar salad prior to our meals, and it was simple but solid. For my meal, I ordered the trottole chicken pesto.. WOW. Wow. WOOOOOW. It was fantastic. Fresh, filling, and beautiful. The chicken itself was surprisingly full of flavor even on its own; I feel like this isn't usually the case when it's protein complimenting a dish. read more

North Italia - Trottole Chicken Pesto - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We stopped by North Italia for dinner. I sipped on a Veni Vidi Vici while I waited for my food. I love Japanese whisky plus this drink was bright and refreshing like a classic whisky sour. Our food was delicious! I had the Tuscan kale salad with chicken. The kale was clearly massaged till tender and the charred grapes and crisp apples added a unique variety of textures. I also grabbed a sample of my fiancé's chicken pesto pasta. I just love basil and roasted pine nuts. Overall a great dining experience. I can't remember our waitress' name but she was a sweetheart. This location is so beautiful and I can't wait to come back. read more

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We came here for a quick dinner with no reservation. We were seated pretty quickly and our waiter was with us within 3 min of being seated. Our waiter informed us that they were in the midst of a menu change and made sure to highlight the new dishes walking us through each one. The food here is absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked very well and we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of seasoning present. The gnocchi was a bit rich for my taste, but was cooked well nonetheless. The place itself it pretty cute and very large with plenty of seating options both indoors and out. read more

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The food here is absolutely to die for. I went in the evening and got the hot honey pizza and the Italian farm salad. Both were delicious. My sister also ordered the kale salad which was also amazing. It was so good that we came back the next day for lunch, and I got the eggs in purgatory which was so flavorful and delicious. My dad ordered the lasagna, which came lukewarm so he sent it back. It took a while for the second one to come out so they gave us a free dessert, we got the tiramisu and it was great! The service both times was good otherwise with friendly servers. Great selection of wines as well. Good ambiance for a family setting or going out with friends read more

North Italia - Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto and Italian Farm salad - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food is always good there... though we love the Domain location a lot more... more cozy and less modern and easier parking.

Food was very good. Service was nothing special. Nice interior. Priced a bit high. read more

North Italia - Bolognese (House Specialty) and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas