North Italia is a great date spot... which was mildly awkward because I went with a buddy whose pants I was NOT trying to get into. The lighting is low, the tables are cozy, and the vibe basically demands deep eye contact and meaningful conversation. At one point I'm pretty sure he thought the night was going somewhere... and I had to subtly remind him this was a friendship risotto, not a romance risotto. Aaaaaanyway... the restaurant itself is excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive the whole night. I ordered an old fashioned that came with the proper large scube... always a sign the bar knows what it's doing. For dinner I had the braised short rib risotto and it was a knockout. The short rib was so tender it basically collapsed if you looked at it too hard, and the risotto was creamy and full of flavor. All jokes aside, it's a really solid spot and perfect for a date... or apparently a very emotionally confusing dinner with a friend. If I'm in town long enough on this work trip, I'll definitely be back. read more

North Italia's food has the been consistently fantastic! We've been going since they opened. Every time, without fail, the food hits the mark. That said, pricing has always been outrageous, and it's becoming harder to overlook. For example our most recent trip, we had two mains, and an appetizer, and the bill was $90. Had we gotten drinks, desserts, or any extras, we'd be looking at $150+. I asked for extra tomato sauce to go, and I was given what was literally two tablespoons of sauce, charged at an outrageous $3.50. I get that things are pricier now, but tomato sauce is one of the cheapest ingredients, organic or not and as a chain, I can guarantee you this isn't small batch, nor locally made. The markup here was just shocking. I know things cost more these days, but the price does not match the value. For this price point, you would expect much higher quality dining and you can get that easily in Birmingham. It's still a great dining experience, but we're increasingly cautious because the pricing has been a concern for years. Just something to keep in mind if, like many of us, you're cautious about budget. read more

North Italia - $3.50 is OUTRAGEOUS for 2 tablespoons of to-go sauce - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We decided to order a little bit of everything and every single dish delivered. The calamari was perfectly crisp with a spicy aioli that had real flavor. The white truffle garlic bread was rich and indulgent without being overpowering. The Little Gem Caesar was fresh and light , the perfect balance to everything else. The hot honey & smoked prosciutto pizza was amaaazing! Thin yet fluffy crust with great chew and layered flavor. The spicy rigatoni vodka had an amazing sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. So bold, creamy, and balanced. For dessert, we went all in. The seasonal butter cake was decadent, the maple glazed bombolini (my favorite) came warm and filled with apple, and the vanilla gelato was a great palette reset. I topped it off with an espresso martini and officially called it a feast. Chain or not, this place executes. The service was great; the restaurant was very intimate yet laid back. If I'm back in Birmingham, this will be my go to. read more

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Have been wanting to try this place for a while and was able to check it out with a gf. To start, I was completely unaware of how absolutely gorgeous the interior was decorated. It was so intimate but opening. Every little detail played a part in the overall aesthetic. We went mainly for the happy hour and believe me we were definitely happy when we left. Our server was amazing and very helpful. I had the espresso martini and the pomegranate mule. Both were absolutely excellent. Props to the bartender. I had the chicken pesto and a side of grilled asparagus. The asparagus could have been warmed a little more but were ok. I still dream about that chicken pesto. Will definitely be back for more. read more

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My first time here was great! I came here for their happy hour which is decent. I got a Sicilian margarita and an espresso martini which were both good. My Sunday Night Lasagna was the star of the show. I would come back for that time and time again. I got brussel sprouts to go with them but they weren't good lol. It's decorated so nicely and staff is nice. I will definitely be back! read more

North Italia - Sicilian Margarita - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

​I visit Alabama once a year for business, and this time, I stopped by North Italia because I was craving some really good pizza. The restaurant had a wonderfully clean and modern interior, filled with a great mix of diners--from families to couples. ​I ordered the Margherita pizza along with the shrimp Scampi in the photo. The Margherita pizza had a perfectly chewy crust and a wonderful, healthy taste. The shrimp Scampi was also fantastic, with the garlic and olive oil pairing together beautifully. ​On top of the great food, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It's definitely a place I want to return to. If you ever find yourself visiting Alabama, I highly recommend stopping by! read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I came here for brunch for the first time on a Sunday. I highly suggest making reservations as I did. There were five of us girls there for brunch. Our server Nichole was very attentive and gave suggestions on what we should get. They do have a holiday drink menu. I ended up getting the espresso martini with a splash of Bailey's Irish cream, and it was delicious and strong. I got the strawberries and cream French toast, which was a suggestion from our server and it was so delicious. It was on this yummy brioche bread. The strawberries were nice and fresh. The crispy potato hash was equally delicious. We were all definitely full when we walked out of there. If you haven't been there for brunch, I highly suggest you go try it. read more

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This place is a staple for me! Always good food & good service! My go tos are the four cheese pizza, the garlic truffle butter appetizer, and the Tuscan kale salad. SO good! read more

I recently had dinner here and thought the food was great but the food timing and service could be better. I had a reservation but it took a few minutes for the staff to find the best place for me since I was alone. But they were friendly about it and sat me down after a few minutes. My waitress was great but the timing of the food was way off. My drink came quickly but then my salad and later my entree took forever. It should not take 15-20 minutes to make a salad. Then another 15-20 minutes for my entree. They were very busy but food should not take that long. Also my empty plates sat on my table even though my waitress and other staff came by several times. Maybe only the busers take empty plates but it just seemed weird. I started with the pomegranate mule with vodka. This was very tasty. Did not get served in a copper cup but otherwise was nice. Both of my dishes had been updated for fall and were both delicious. I started with the seasonal vegetable salad. This had lots of yummy stuff in it - sweet potato, brussel sprouts, arugula, radicchio, and a few other things. Very tasty! For my entree, I had the seared scallops with risotto. There were sweet potatoes in the risotto too. Scallops were perfectly cooked. A bit of spice on them. Very tasty. I had a scoop of mango sorbet for dessert. A nice finish to my meal. Overall a really tasty meal. Just a few missteps on timing and service. read more

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I don't usually go anywhere twice, but I made an exception when Mom and Dad came to town. Having visited once before at lunch time and indulging on the most delicious pizza, I figured we couldn't go wrong by visiting again and trying some other menu items. North Italia rocked our socks off. It is amazing! At first glance, the menu may not inspire you you to drop in, but please be advised that even the simplest menu item, is DELICIOUS. I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK! 07-21-2025 read more

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Great service, great food, great ambiance. Celebrated a Mother's Day supper with my wife who enjoyed 1/2 kale salad and chicken parmigiana, and I had the Italian Cobb salad which was very tasty and filling. Our server, John B., was awesome!!! Loved our dining experience there and looking forward to returning soon. read more

My sister was in Birmingham, and she wanted to treat me to dinner for my birthday. Of all the wonderful restaurants in town I wanted Italian, and so I decided on North Italia. It did not disappoint. We had a wonderful dinner and great service. We started with the Classico Chef's board, and it was amazing. The board included a beautiful collection of cured meats, cheeses, and nuts. The freshly baked hearth bread had a crusty exterior and chewy interior. Sister, wife, and I decide to share an entree, salad, and side dish. For the entree we selected the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka. We ordered the Tuscan Kale for the salad and the Glazed Chioggia Beets for our side dish. Sharing prevented us from over ordering and this was enough food for the three of us. I loved the entree. The rigatoni was cooked just right, and the sauce and sausage were portioned perfectly. The sauce was flavorful, and spicy but not excessively spicy. The kale salad was a nice combination of fresh ingredients with a delicious vinaigrette dressing. The fried pancetta and croutons give the salad a crunchy finish to each bite. The glazed beets were my least favorite piece of the meal, but they were not bad. My sister enjoyed them. Overall a great experience, and a memorable time celebrating another trip around the sun. read more

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Had a lovely lunch at North Italian in Birmingham! We sat outside and really enjoyed the stylish and relaxed patio setup--it's a great spot for a warm day. I had the Squid Ink Tonnarelli paired with a Peach Bellini--both were fantastic! The pasta was rich and flavorful, and the Bellini was light, fresh, and not overly sweet. My friend ordered the smoked salmon avocado toast, which was beautifully presented and full of fresh flavor. Only downside: we ordered the calamari, but it never came. It was a bit of a letdown, but the rest of the experience was so enjoyable that we didn't let it ruin our meal. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and otherwise attentive service--we'll definitely be back! read more

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The food is delicious. Branched out and had the pesto pasta. Really good. It's a beautiful restaurant. Staff Coukd open up and be less stale or bland. Some are not engaging at all. Some days it's not great from a conversation experience. I have never had any food that has been bad. Food is great. Just bland servers read more

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Authentic, made to order Italian! Everything is housemaid and absolutely delicious! Nice atmosphere for a date and the service is impeccable! I've eaten here multiple times and have always had my tastebuds tantalized. read more

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We sat at the bar seats for dinner and got the best service and recommendations from our bartender! The garlic truffle bread is delicious but rich & filling. The meatballs app are very tasty. The entrees are very large portions. The spicy vodka pasta with sausage was very filling but good. We requested to dial the spice level back a bit when we ordered it as it does have a kick. We had the sangria also. It was good but more on the sweet side. read more

We had dinner this part of town last night, there was no restaurants to where we were staying at, we decided to come back here, and as we drove around The Summit, we spotted a photo of a pizza, that we were craving for dinner! We parked the car, and walked in, and were seated where I wanted to sit, with a friendly staff. We browse through the menu, but we didn't care any of that, I wanted what I saw, and we came for a pizza and that's what we got! We also ordered a side salad of Arugula & Avocado with Salmon extra. Both were shared, including the salmon evenly when it arrived. The Lasagna Verde pizza was a new introduced during Pi Day 2025, and if you don't get one now, say goodbye when it's gone on the 11th (today). We were both NOT SORRY, everything was delicious, yes it's even more tastier when shared by a love one. This year, we're celebrating our 51st Wedding Anniversary, and the dessert is complimentary: Brookie Gelato Sundae. OMG! So good! Thank you, Sloan! read more

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The pizza was delicious with a perfect crust and flavor that really stood out. The meatballs were flavorful, tender, and cooked just right. The service was fantastic, super friendly and attentive from start to finish. Jay and his Team are crushing it. What a perfect day to sit on the patio and enjoy some cool weather and great cocktails in the Magic City. Definitely coming back soon. read more

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Yum! Stopped in for dinner on work travel and really enjoyed this. I had the white truffle garlic bread as a starter - very tasty and very heavy. My entree was the crushed meatball ragu, which was tasty and a good portion. The tiramisu was delicious! Seated quickly with good service. read more

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I've now enjoyed this place twice. Each time featured top notch service, menu, and kitchen staff. The warm atmosphere and cozy tables, bar, and exposed glass-fronted kitchen makes for a memorable meal. read more

My friends and I like to go to lunch from time to time to catch up on life and North Italia has become one of our fav spots. I didn't know they have a brunch menu on the weekends, that was a nice surprise. We tried several apps, like the eggplant parm and garlic bread, and I had a sangaria. Our server was also very attentive and friendly. Another great lunch! read more

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I had heard a lot about North Italia from friends and coworkers, but never seemed to get around to going. My son came to visit and it seemed like the perfect time to try it. There were six of us and luckily we were still able to get a reservation two hours before we booked it. The hostess greeted us with a smile and we joined our family. We started with drinks. I enjoyed the Just Peachy mocktail with white peach, raspberry, lemon and ginger beer. It was a pretty drink garnished with an orchid flower. Next were the small plates. My favorites were the white truffle garlic bread, and the Italian meatballs. There was plenty to share between the six of us. For the main dish, I chose the Bolognese which is a house specialty made with fresh pasta. It was made with a traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, gran padano, wild oregano and evoo. The food was amazing, and so was the service. I highly recommend!! read more

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This is a good go to place for me because my girlfriends like the atmosphere and food. The atmosphere is casual and can be date night too. I like some of their dishes but some times there is just something missing. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was the worst experience I have ever had. The food was in this big red horrific bowl. The Sunday Night Lasagna did not look anything like the picture, or the size. I couldn't tell the braised short ribs from the Italian sausage. In fact, I don't think that there was any sausage on it. It looked like scraps. Some animals eat better than what I was serviced and it definitely was not worth $24. If I could have rated them a zero (0), I would have. The friendliness of the employee who delivered the food via curbside service was great. The food was horrible. I will never eat there again, nor recommend anyone. read more

North Italia - Supposed to be Sunday Night Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came here with some friends for a weekday lunch. This restaurant is a bit more upscale with a large Italian menu. We all ordered salads and shared the white truffle garlic bread. I ordered the tuscan kale salad and added chicken. The salad was good but very salty. I wouldn't order that specific salad again but I'd be happy to try other dishes from the menu. The waiter was very friendly and attentive to our table, which is always a plus. read more

North Italia - Heirloom Beet & Chicken - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Always 5 star service. Casual setting. Lots of indoor seating. Nice outdoor patio as well. They offer brunch selections on the weekend in addition to small plates and other great dishes. Did I mention the wonderful cocktails? read more

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My coworkers and I went to this restaurant after work on Wednesday. I arrived late and was seated at the table that was reserved for my colleague, but little did I know they were sitting outside. Thankfully, David (who was working the table) helped me get outside to my coworkers. They had already ordered and their dinner plates had just arrived. Three of them ordered sea scallops, which looked delicious, and the other ordered chicken Parmesan, which looked really good also. After reviewing the menu, I ordered the Lasagna Bianca. Natalie, our server, got my food to me in about 15 minutes, and it was delicious! I was very impressed that there was SO much flavor in the smaller size dinner portion. I also ordered the Tortellini alla Pomodoro for my husband to take home, and she got that ready while we were eating. We asked about dessert and she brought out the dessert menus. Most of us got the seasonal butter cake, and one got the Tiramisu. The punch of flavor and lightness of the butter cake was absolutely incredible. This was amazing. Definitely recommend this place, even though it is a little bit high. (Wish I had taken pictures, but next time I am there, I will snap some photos.) read more

The prosciutto bruschetta has less than 500 calories and is excellent if you want a small bite. It was delicious yet not too heavy. I paired it with the sparkling rose sangria! This was during brunch hours. Check them out! read more

North Italia - Prosciutto Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Celebrating my sister's birthday! The 5 things you need to order! You can thank me later! Nice ambiance and feel to restaurant. WHITE TRUFFLE GARLIC BREAD house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, herbs (Excellent 5 ) CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI crispy risotto, pecorino romano, crushed pepper blend, pesto aioli (Excellent 5 ) BREAKFAST ROSA sweet italian sausage, crispy pancetta (Excellent 5 ) ASPARAGUS & SAUSAGE OMELETTE heirloom cherry tomato, arugula, fontina, crispy hash potato, smoked mozzarella, two eggs, basil, spicy vodka sauce (Excellent 5 ) CITRUS OLIVE OIL CAKE pear compote, orange cardamom curd, mint (Excellent 5 ) read more

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I enjoy visiting North Italia at the Summit. The food is always fresh and delicious. Also, the restaurant's aesthetics are trendy and vibrant. The servers are always energetic and very knowledgeable about the dishes being served--one thing, I find that North Italia tends to be a little pricier than the other Italian restaurants I often visit. However, I would definitely dine at North Italia, again. read more

This was an amazing meal. I was glad I made a reservation because it was packed on a Thursday night. Our waiter was friendly and had great suggestions for appetizers. We got the incredible ricotta truffle garlic bread--A MUST TRY!!!! We enjoyed the atmosphere and was a great place to catch up with old friends. read more

North Italia - Bolognese (House Specialty) - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We met with some friends on a Monday night for a nice dinner. The food was good and fresh. I like the Bolognese the best and their Tuscan Kale salad is absolutely delicious. We also shared a Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto pizza and it was great and not too spicy. We did not have dessert tonight. Service was great, as usual. Nice place for a great Italian dinner. read more

Great atmosphere, service and (surprisingly) food! Really enjoyed our meal and experience here.

Surprisingly busy for a Sunday night. This place was so busy but the service was still amazing. The vibes were high. Food was delicious, from the espresso martini to the ragu. Overall the best bang for your buck, especially for a chain Italian restaurant. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We went for brunch today--the service was top tier!! Carter and Marcella (I think-the young lady in training) made great menu suggestions!! The Calamari is the absolute best I have had omg!! Heck everything was extremely good!! Will definitely be returning again and again! read more

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First off I would like to say Birmingham has got to have some GREAT Restaurants! We have visited Lou 3 times since she moved there and we have had 3 Great experiences! North Italia was the third! The place was unique from the ambiance to the food! We tried several different dishes and all had their on unique flavors! We got a sandwich and fries, a fig pizza, and a chicken and mushroom pasta. The sandwich was a great Italian sandwich but the fries were to die for! And you could put a shoe on the pizza crust and call it a great pizza! The service was welcoming and quick. Would highly recommend if wanting Italian with a twist! read more

The ambience of the restaurant is casual but upscale; fine dining in a casual setting. The food and drinks were delectable and our server was impeccable. I had the Lumache alla Porcino, which had a light, creamy sauce with a spicy sausage and a rich al dente pasta. Others in our group were enjoying the salmon with broccoli, the lasagna, and the branzino. I will definitely visit again. read more

North Italia - Lumache alla Norcina - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I apparently love North Italia since I keep coming back! They were able and nice enough to accommodate myself and some coworkers at the last minute during the holidays. Despite the large size of our party, they were very polite and patient with us. I had the Chicken Parmesan with a half side Caesar salad and it was simply delicious. The Chicken Parmesan dish is slightly heavy since it also comes with large noodles, but you can never go wrong with this dish. All in all, great visit with North Italia and my coworkers agreed. read more

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This is one of our very favorite restaurants in the greater Birmingham area. First service is always fantastic! The wait staff is very knowledgeable of the dishes and often of food in general. They are quite good at explaining what they like and pointing out things that may not be as delightful to some. The food had always been amazing! All the pasta is made fresh there. I had the Strozzapreti. Excellent! We shared the calamari, super delicious. My husband loves the meatballs. Plus we had drinks. The restaurant is well lit and open. You have a choice of standard tables, high tops, bar, or outdoor seating. We like the feel of sitting near the kitchen because we like to watch what is going on. The kitchen has a window full across the front. We always recommend this to visitors in town and love going with friends. You can't miss going here at least once. read more

Brian was our wonderful server. His recommendations were on point. We were greeted as we entered the restaurant. The ambiance is beautiful. Love the way the tables are decorated/set. The food was more than enough. More than scrumptious!! read more

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