Miami's Hidden Gem: A Must-Try Italian Restaurant! As a Miami native and avid foodie, I'm thrilled to share my latest discovery! This newly opened Italian restaurant deserves a Michelin star - if only I could give it one! From classic dishes to craft drinks, their menu is a love letter to Italy. But what truly sets them apart is their: Decadent dessert selection Phenomenal hospitality Cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home As a self-proclaimed picky eater, this place has won me over - and I'll be back as long as they're open! Trust me, you won't regret it. PS: Their cappuccino is TO. DIE. FOR. read more

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Went to North Italia for a family lunch on Sunday and it was perfect, they had the BRUNCH menu and it was a success! Our server Felipe was very nice and friendly, helpful to make our selections on food and drink. The kids menu is also very nice and with great options for the little ones. The only issue we had is that they had our server basically covering most of the restaurant so we would have to wait long periods, also the main food took a lot longer than it should. They should be more prepared for a weekend rush! read more

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North Italia was a good experience overall. Food and drinks were on point. Wish the pasta was cooked a bit more, it was pretty firm. Still enjoyed it though and I'd come back. read more

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Food, service, excellent !! Can't wait to come back. Hidden secret restaurant Best server from the bar "Serena"! read more

North Italia - Branzino. The best I've ever had!! - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

The location is just steps away from AMC theater so we had lunch before heading to a movie. Santiago was an efficient server and made few suggestions, which we followed and we were not disappointed. The pasta is made in house and the notina sauce was delicious . I particularly liked that the sauce was not thick and overpowering. We also had Caesar salads which had bread crumbs instead of croutons. Perfect. They have happy hour from 4-6 as well. For sure we will be back. read more

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Went at 6:30 to North Italia for Mother's Day. There were 7 of us including my wife of over 50 years, my daughter-in-law and her 91 year old mother. We ordered the shrimp scampi. Out of shrimp! We ordered the calamari. Out of calamari! We ordered the lasagna. Out of lasagna! I ordered an extra, extra, extra dry martini on the rocks. They brought me a martini straight up, so back it went. They next brought the martini that to me, seemed like 50% vermouth, so back it went. They next bought me what appeared to be a dirty martini, so back it went. I gave them one more chance. They brought out the worst martini ever, ever, ever, so I gave up and had a beer. The food was okay. Not great but okay. Don't think I'll be going back. read more

Came here for a quick dinner and was blown away. North Italia has such a cozy, welcoming feel. The flavors in each dish were perfectly balanced, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh. A truly culinary delight! read more

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I will start with the good, went for my birthday and the pizza, calamari and meat ball appetizer all great! Went back just 1 week later pizza still great, meatball was cold and they cut the calamari portion in half and served it cold...total disappointment. The only thing I recommend here is the pizza, everything else is a waste of money. There are so many options to eat Italian in Aventura...I thought I found my place but I guess not. Next I will try the Amalfi Llama right across the courtyard read more

North Italia - Pizza was good...the meatball was served cold and the calamari portion was cut in half and served cold ...just no - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

This is a great casual spot for families and visitors to the Aventura Mall. I don't know if I'd recommend it for true Italian food though. The appetizers are tasty and so is the pizza however the pasta is just ok. Our bolognese claimed to be a house specialty but it lacked flavor and there was not much meat to it. The noodles were over cooked. The garlic bread with ricotta was insane though. I would def recommend that! The pizza was ok the crust delicious but the cheese slipped right off when we went to grab our slices. The service overall was pretty good and we enjoyed it. Will we be running back? I don't think so but if I find myself at the mall or at the esplanade it's a decent option. read more

North Italia - White Truffle Garlic Bread - so good - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

North Italia delivered a great dining experience, especially when it came to dessert. The coconut cake with warm caramel sauce was the highlight -- rich, moist, and not overly sweet. The warm caramel made it feel extra comforting, like a hug in dessert form. The ambiance is moody in the best way -- low, ambient lighting gives the space a cozy, upscale feel that's perfect for a relaxed night out. Aziza, our server, was lovely -- upbeat, kind, and super knowledgeable about the menu. She gave a great recommendation and made us feel well taken care of from start to finish. Definitely coming back -- and definitely saving room for dessert. read more

North Italia - Coconut cake - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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Delicious delicious yellow tail crudo! It has a really nice light citrus and olive oil taste to it, with small bits of avocado. I recommend the spicy meatballs and the chicken pesto to share. Between two people we had enough food to share. The plate seen in the picture is actually the half portion of the pesto, which the staff split for us before serving. This is a nice date night spot or a place to catch up with friends. read more

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A great Italian spot! The Tuna Crudo is a must to order as an appetizer! It is so fresh and has great flavor! I haven't tried their pizza, but I really enjoy their pastas! The quality and sauce flavor is so so good! Great spot to have brunch or lunch! The service is always great and the place itself is nice and decorated really well! I like that it is close enough to the mall that you can walk over in between shopping, but also separate enough that if you only want to come and eat it's easily accessible! read more

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We went to celebrate a birthday with my friends on Monday night. They served us very well, and the place is nice. The dishes aren't meant to be shared. The prices are normal to expensive for what they serve. The service was very good. The restaurant is large, it was empty and had a lot of staff. read more

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I tried North Italia in San Diego a while ago and I've always wanted to return. When I saw it was added to the Aventura Mall restaurants I knew I had to try it. Everything was good, from the bread, the drinks, the entree and the service. The restaurant is beautiful and I would definitely return but it is pricey. My check was $65 for a mocktail, appetizer and a salad with prawns but it was delicious. read more

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Came here for girls night and it did not disappoint. My friend and I shared our meal. We started with the white truffle garlic bread to start. We shared the chicken parmesan and the lasagna. The chicken parmesan was outstanding with the parmesan rigatoni. The lasagna was good but nothing outstanding. My favorite was our cocktails, they were cute and delicious. I will definitely be returning here. read more

I've been meaning to try this place out for a while and I'm glad I got the opportunity to recently. The restaurant is clean, spacious and well designed. It has an open space concept for guests to sit inside or outside. An overall welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I sat at the bar which I recommend if going alone. My waiter/bartender was Vieri (hope I spelled it correctly). He was so helpful with the menu. He helped me to find the right drink and the right meal according to what I was going for. Great experience and I hope to return soon. I had the Bolognese and a Hugo. read more

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A fantastic experience at the Aventura malls Esplanade. North Italia wasn't on my radar, however, I happen to stop in for a drink at their happy hour, and was pleasantly surprised. The wait staff was warm and inviting, and the atmosphere was fantastic. After enjoying a couple of drinks at the bar, I decided to stay for dinner. Wasn't that hungry so just ordered a pizza. I selected the prosciutto and Mission fig pizza, and was definitely pleasantly surprised by the pizza, I was amazed. This is honestly the best pizza I've ever had in years. The dough was perfect, it was nicely cooked, and the mix of goat cheese, figs, and prosciutto was amazing. I'm looking forward to my next visit already. read more

I was excited to go back to north italia after enjoying a nice happy hour at the bar with my girlfriend. We enjoyed drinks and a few appetizers which included the meatballs the prosciutto bruschetta and split the kale caesar salad. The prosciutto bruschetta was good but I did not like the combo with the asparagus so we picked it off. The meatballs were decent but was not a huge fan of the polenta. The salad was absolutely amazing, one of the best I've had. We went last night with friends and started with a few apps. We had the truffle bread with ricotta, the prosciutto bruschetta (no asparagus), and the arancini balls. Truffle bread with ricotta - 4/5 thought this was delish Prosciutto bruschetta- 2/5 was way too oily this time Arancini balls- 3/5 enjoyed these, would of loved marinara or vodka sauce with We then ordered our entrees. Pizza- 3/5 good size and was told it was pretty good Bolognese- 4/5 this was a good pasta dish Caesar salad- 4/5 love the crunch, fruit, and pistachios Ricotta Cavatelli- 1/5 was terrible, so oily and the crab was not good Service was good and the restaurant is cute but overall food was just okay and there are far better Italian restaurants in the area. read more

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Got a gift card from Yelp so decided to try them out. We sat at the bar and Santi was more than pleasant as well as helpful. He suggested some drinks and he knows his stuff. We had the dolce vita and white lotus; both suited our taste buds as suggested. For appetizer the shrimp scampi was divine. We soaked up all the bread in that delicious sauce. Definitely recommend! We split the hot honey and prosciutto pizza. Also very delicious! We were convinced to have the butter cake. I have high expectations coming from a CPK lover. Now it was not the same or even comparable but it was way better than what I expected. And let's just say we ate it all. It was like a GOOD version of a fruit cake read more

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The food was delicious to say the least! I loved the ambiance, it was a beautiful night we sat outside and it was perfect. Beauties restaurant with amazing vibes. The service was phenomenal, DJ was great ( I am not sure if that's how you spell it) but he was very attentive and super nice. Will definitely be back! The bolognese pasta was delicious! 10/10 and so were the brussel sprouts! read more

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Excellent food and wine! Owned by the group that owns Grand Lux and Cheesecake Factory. They have happy hour from 3-6 pm on weekdays and brunch on the weekends. I stopped by for a happy hour with friends and sat outside on their very nice patio. Enjoy the peace and quiet here as this restaurant is located in the new addition to Aventura Mall called the Esplanade, which is not accessible from inside the mall, but from outside. Loved the short rib entree that I ordered as well as my glass of cab. The wine was fresh and the food was incredible - the short rib was so tender you could pull it apart with a fork! Served with delicious asparagus and carrots on creamy polenta. I also had a taste of my friend's pizza, which was also delish. I hope all of these new restaurants in the Esplanade get some traffic so they survive. The best food and restaurants at the mall are here in the Esplanade. Enjoy it before everyone finds out about it. Excellent and friendly service. Come and check out North Italia! read more

Otis is absolutely wonderful. He's so genuine, happy, and helpful. 10/10 because of the food but especially him!

Couldn't believe how slow the service was. We were the only table in the restaurant. It's like we weren't even there. Staff never made eye contact. It was kinda bizarre the whole experience. read more

This restaurant is very nice, it is cool to be able to see the kitchen. The ambiance is very nice and pleasant. The service was slow but good. The food was tasty but I did not find much taste to the pasta. The menu is limited but the whole experience is not bad. They apparently have some specials for lunch, supposedly good. read more

Recently opened in Aventura mall. And this restaurant has a nice vibe with a nice large bar. There was plenty of space for large parties. We ordered a lot of different plates to be able to try a lot and we were pleased! The food was 50/50 we had some plates we loves and some that were normal food. But overall we had a nice experience. Since it was a Thursday, the restaurant wasn't too full so service was great and they were very attentive. read more

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North Italia is one of my favorite date night spots in Aventura. They initially hooked me with one of their coupons they send out via email and I've gone back several times since. What I love the most is that it really feels like modern Italian food, with a mix of sweet/savory/spicy/salty. It's important to me that the menu doesn't feel one note but the food here is definitely on the unique side. Yes, it's not "cheap," at $80-$100 for a date night spend but I don't feel like the quality is down or service is lacking at all. We always feel really well taken care of here and I look forward to trying a new dish each time. read more

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This is part of my video review posted on KC's Final Bite on Instagram! Starters: Starting off with the gorgeous smoked salmon avocado toast paired with bright crunchy veg. The House favorite White Truffle Garlic Bread that is a mountain of cheesy, garlicky, goodness that's perfect to share! The calamari has a soft batter to it and you can't beat a hearty dip in the marinara sauce And the main character of the starters is the Banana Coffee Cake with dark rum butterscotch. It is soft, crumbly, and gets its crunch from the caramelized banana. Chefs kiss! Entrees: I tried a new take on the classic chicken parmesan with huge rigatoni and sitting on a bed a creamy parmesan sauce Their pizzas like the pasta are also handmade and I the spicy meatball is top tier. The crust is crunchy yet fluffy and the vodka sauce is perfection with the ricotta. For my seafood lovers the Squid Ink Tonnarelli is a spicy mix of tiger shrimp and calamari in a rich sauce And for something light but still equally delicious you can't go wrong with the juicy, flakey roasted salmon. I will always make room for dessert, so I'm bringing you the seasonal butter cake sporting a gingersnap and eggnog flavor. Its really is a bite of the holidays. This is their newest location in Aventura Mall's Esplanade and the food, service, and quality are top-notch! read more

North Italia - White Truffle Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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North Italia is a new addition to Aventura Mall. I had the pleasure to get invited to their pre-opening event this past weekend and I had a great time. The restaurant is so nice! I love the ambiance and vibe. It is a big restaurant with seating outside and inside. Tall walls with chic decorations, beautiful lighting, and a big bar that serves all kind of fun drinks! The service was top notch. Our waiter was always attentive and gave my hubby and I great suggestions for our food order. We enjoy an "Arancini" as our appetizer which was delicious. Perfectly crunchy in the outside and smooth risotto in the inside. It came with a very nice cilantro sauce on the side. For our entries we ordered pasta Bolognese and squid ink pasta. They were both fantastic! A lot of flavor and quality ingredients. To close the night, we ordered Italian donuts. One can never go wrong with a sweet fried treat! I am happy this restaurant has come to Aventura. It will definitely be a frequent visited spot for us and I hope for you all too! I totally recommend this restaurant. read more

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The food was delicious. Service good and the restaurant is beautiful. We celebrated my birthday there. The birthday dessert was totally over the top. read more

Good food. Poor service. And really poor management. Service was undeniably slow while the restaurant was perhaps 25% full. Appetizers took a long time. Mussels and salad were good. Entrees arrived 30 minutes after we finished appetizers. Then the fish item was under cooked. Had to be cook further while the other entree became cold. No apologies from the manager. Will not be returning. Plenty of other restaurants to choose from. Failed. read more

We are familiar with North Italia. Everything was an amazing experience at Aventura location. The one flow I can only think of is the wait time for the main/entree, although our server did notify us about it and I am sure they'll figure it out over some time since they have just opened. Meatballs for starters were super tasty and quite filling with creamy polenta over red souse. Branzino for the main was very light (just what I wanted) and delicious, the fish itself was cooked perfectly which isn't an easy task for a thin white fish. For a moment I remembered a moment having similar tasting freshly caught and cooked fish of a wildfire back in a day with my family- amazing! Donuts were one of the tastiest I've ever had, so hot (temperature wise) and just melting in your mouth, I mean wow. Felt like I had my favorite malasadas back in Waikiki. Amazing. Thank you read more

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North Italia is located in the Esplanade area of the Aventura Mall. Stopped by for a small bite during lunch. The space is big. Lots of seats at the bar. Very open/clean inside area. There is an outside where you can enjoy your food. We ordered the truffle bread and meatballs. The food was incredible, it definitely left us wanting more. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food came out in a timely manner. I will definitely be going back and trying an entree and other appetizers. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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New Italian restaurant from a chain that opened in Esplanade in the Aventura mall outdoor section. we had a reservation and seated promptly. We had an eggplant appetizer that was very good. Was a pasta Bolognese and a chicken Parmesan both were very good. The atmosphere was good and the service was attentive. It's not the best Italian food in the world, but it's definitely good and a nice place to spend an evening. Parking is a little slim in the esplanade area so you may have to valet. read more

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Tried out the new North Italia at The Esplanade Aventura and it did not disappoint. Full disclosure this review is from my sneak peak experience before they open the restaurant up to the public on 12/13/23. As part of the experience, I shared an appetizer, had my own entree and drink (but also tried my friends') and shared a dessert. I will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu items because everything was so good! -Prosciutto Bruschetta: 10/10 would recommend -Bistro Steak and eggs: ordered the steak medium and came out tender and cut easy. The menu says eggs are sunny side up but was given the option to order them however we wanted. The potatoes were delish. -Bolognese: I like pasta but I wouldn't consider myself a pasta-lover but it's the house specialty so I HAD to order it and have no regrets and would order again. -Seasonal Butter Cake: came with ice cream and while this will change with the seasons, the waiter made it sound drool-worthy and it tasted like I was having a bite of Christmas. -Vespa cocktail: light and refreshing, not very strong, thought it was great for a brunch drink -Bellini: it's a Bellini nothing more, nothing less, exactly what you order Service was great but someone did try to take my water cleaning the table before I was done with it and dessert hadn't been out yet. This is pre-opening so I'm sure they'll work all the little kinks out. read more

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The place was big and pretty.The service and attention were amazing.We had a wonderful time.It was empty.The prices were a little expensive.The food was amazing.The plates weren't that big. read more

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North Italia has quickly become one of my favorites! I love the whole vibe when you walk in the ambience just feels right. The drinks are on point and the food... amazing every single time. Everything I've tried has been full of flavor and fresh. Definitely one of those spots you leave already planning to come back. read more

North Italia - Expresso Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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Great kids menu guys!!!!! This place is so pretty and cool. Tables aren't on top of each other. layout is nice and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Santi was our waiter and he was amazing! And everything was delicious!!! GET THE BREAD! read more

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Tried their Miami spice menu, $45 per person for fennel arugula salad, pesto chicken and tiramisu. We also tried chicken Parmesan, which was our favorite so far. Also truffle bread from the appetizer was a must try! read more

North Italia - Pesto Chicken Pesto - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Food was ok nothing wow , lentil soup was salty , fríes could have been crispier , sandwich was good , salmon was good , calamari were ok...service was wonderful by V our server and the manager John!!!!! Ambience is cool , beautiful decor and good music, it was very quiet , maybe 5 tables and it's a big space but we like that!!! Will try it again to see if it could be better!!! read more

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Great experience overall! this new area is really cool it's next to the aventura mall, they have an area of restaurants this restaurants is a family chain of the cheesecake factory Everyone that works here is extremely polite and friendly. The food is exceptiona, really good portions and tasty flavors, we ate pasta fish and more, service was excellent will be coming back a restaurant that cannnot be missed read more

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