The food at this establishment was delicious and you can tell that the pasta is made in house! They accommodated to our large party very well, and food came out at good speeds. Spicy Rigatoni 8/10: It says spicy in the name but I did not expect it to be spicy each time I took a bite, lol. Very delicious and addicting! Sauce is savory with some sweetness. Chicken Pesto 9/10: I am addicted to these pasta shapes and textures! It was truly so delicious with good amounts of shredded chicken and the toppings are delicious. I had them as leftovers as well and they did not disappoint! Calamari 8/10: These are crispy and the calamari is fresh, good sauces, juicy lime, and some sour vegetables on the side. Very delicious appetizer! Truffle Bread 7/10 : So delicious! It came with some cream spread on top and the bread is fluffy but crispy, with a cheese and a nice truffle taste! Lasagna 6/10 : This portion is definitely a bit smaller and I would say it's a good ol' lasagna. Nothing special except for the sheets which were thin and fresh, and the sauce is a bit salty. Tiramisu 10/10: This was so delicious! It came with some crispy chocolate toppings and it wasn't too strong but definitely so delicious, would recommend. Other things I did not take pictures of: Meatballs 7.5/10: Very delicious with a nice tomato sauce and they are some standard meatballs. I would recommend you try something new instead of just the meatballs. Bread with Olive Oil + Balsamic Vinegar 8/10: Again, crispy but fluffy bread, balsamic vinegar was acidic but sweet, smooth olive oil. 10/10 Service! They were very accommodating to our large party and celebrated my cousin's birthday. Nice vibes inside and outdoor seating, and I like how the outdoor seating was covered and not fully outdoor. read more

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Lovely location Friendly staff Okay drink Okay expense account food- and when I say "expense account " I don't mean Lehman brothers expense account, I mean mid level Costco management living it up at a a new store opening account... read more

Good food, good service. The Grilled Branzino was delicious: the pasta dishes and Burrata my dinner companions had were delicious too. read more

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I ordered the Grilled Steak Panzanella. The steak edges were overcooked cooked as you can see in the photo below, so it was very tough to eat. It felt like I was trying to swallow bubble gum. Too chewy. If you decide to order steak make sure you ask for rare to avoid being served overdone meat. Otherwise, great ambiance at this location. read more

North Italia - Grilled Steak Panzanella - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The parking is great and fee, once validated. They had tons of options and amazing pizza. I opted for the pizza and had the bread as an appetizer, which was just as good. They have indoor and outdoor seating, which is great when it isn't fully hot. read more

North Italia - North italia - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

If you like your food heavily salted, this is the place for you. The only thing edible that I have had is their Margarita Pizza. The bar area is fun and the service is wonderful. Love it when it is warm outside and they open the bar's garage doors. read more

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Food here is always great. The shrimp scampi was coked perfectly. Then dipping the bread in the garlic butter was amazing. So hard to stop eating. For my main got the ricotta cavatelli. Was very shocked in good way the amount of crab in here. Was not able to finish the pasta but ate all the shrimp and crab meat. Also we request to sit in Trycia's section whenever we come now. Third time having her wait on us and she is amazing. Friendly service and quick service along with great recommendations. read more

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The foccacia was lethal. It was enough to fill up 4 of us. Plus the calamari! No complaints. read more

North Italia - Calamari Fritti - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We stopped by North Italia for DFW Restaurant Week and the food was great but the service was disappointing. The ambience is modern and beautiful with lots of real plants. We tried the banana coffee bread, arugula avocado salad, and Sicilian meatballs. The bread was the standout, the salad was fresh but needed more lemons, and the meatballs were solid. For entrées we had the short rib Tuscan hash and pollo fritto, both delicious. Dessert was a win with Italian donuts and dark chocolate gelato. The only downside was the service. After our drinks were brought out it was like our server disappeared. We had to constantly look around for her and at one point noticed she was sitting at the back talking. It got to the point where we started asking for everything at once, including boxes and the check, because we weren't sure when we would see her again. Great food and atmosphere, but the service really brought the experience down. read more

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This place is great. We came here after going to the symphony in Dallas and this location is so cool. I loved the whole area. Service was blah unfortunately even though the place was not full at all. But the food was great and we had a fantastic time the 4 of us in our table seeing the city beside us. The restaurant is pretty and ample inside. It was nighttime so they had dimmed lights and background music. We love north Italia- the only downside was the service but oh well. read more

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I've been to a North Italia in Houston and loved it, so I generally knew what to expect when I came to this location, and I won't lie, my expectations were high. They currently have seasonal drinks based off of popular songs. I got the maneater, which off the description you would expect to be a sickly sweet sort of drink. It wasn't too sweet, and had the perfect balance of flavors. Would definitely recommend you try it if you're on the fence. I wasn't too big a fan of my entree (strozzapreti), but loved the Caesar salad and garlic bread. Our waitress was lovely, attentive and make sure everything moved along quickly. I think this experience made it obvious that this is a chain rather than a stand alone, but if you're looking for a quick fix of Italian, it's a decent option. read more

North Italia - Maneater - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This wasn't my first time but I do think it's worth a review. I love North Italia. I've been to the one in Dallas and the one in Legacy West and both times were top-notch. This time a friend and I stopped in for a quick bite before a show at the House of Blues. We had the garlic truffle bread which by itself is just an experience everyone should have once in their life. The viscosity of the dollop of butter that goes on top is not anything you've ever called butter before. It's like a cloud of just pure deliciousness. It's so light and airy you don't even feel guilty that you're smothering your bread in it. And the bread is in small cube shapes--so it's small morsels and you don't eat an entire loaf (which could easily happen with that cloud butter). We also split a pizza which was great but I can't recall too much because I was still having a moment with the garlic bread. I've had other things like their meatballs, salmon, and the short ribs. All amazing. I will have to take pictures next time I go and share more things. read more

North Italia - White Truffle Garlic Bread, pizza - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came in with a party of five and sat in a large booth. Drinks and food were good but was disappointed that they charged us for splitting a Caesar salad and an entrée without telling us. We could've easily shared without the up charge. I had the chicken scarpariello which was a dark meat dish. The meatball ragu and the lasagna were reported to be very good. Service should have informed us of the up charges. read more

North Italia - Chicken Scarpariello - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Had lunch at North Italia and it was so delicious! First, Trisha our server, was phenomenal and remember me from a previous visit. She's great! The restaurant has such a nice and luxurious atmosphere it felt great to be there. I had the chicken parm and it's one of my favorites now. They do theirs a little different- the chicken is lightly breaded (as it should be) but instead of spaghetti, they had some pasta on the side covered in a nice almost cheesy sauce. It complimented the dish so well. I honestly could just eat a whole bowl of that pasta. Overall, very delicious and I highly recommend. read more

North Italia - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I had a disappointing experience at North Italia, specifically with the bartender, Mia. I sat at the bar for roughly two hours, and from the beginning her attitude came across as unfriendly and dismissive. Spanish is my first language, so throughout the evening I spoke to her primarily in Spanish, along with some English. Each time I spoke to her in Spanish, she appeared to understand what I was asking because she would respond in English and fulfill the request. I even asked her what her name was in Spanish and she replied with no hesitation. Later in the evening, after I asked for a to go box in Spanish, she suddenly told me that she did not speak Spanish. She then told me that I was speaking too low and that it was offensive for me to assume she spoke Spanish.( which I never assumed ). That interaction caught me completely off guard. At no point during the approximately two hours I was sitting there did she simply say, "I'm sorry, I don't speak Spanish. Could you please speak to me in English?" Had she said that, there would have been absolutely no issue. What stood out even more was that another customer sitting next to me witnessed the interaction. Afterward, he told me that he also felt she handled the situation very poorly and said, "Don't let her ruin your night." He even pointed out that she could have avoided the entire situation by simply saying that she did not speak from the beginning that I spoke Spanish. Instead, the situation was handled in a confrontational and unnecessarily disrespectful way. I was not trying to offend her or make assumptions about her background I was simply speaking in my native language and, based on our interactions throughout the night, believed she understood me. People working in hospitality, especially bartenders who interact directly with customers all night, should know how to communicate professionally when there is a misunderstanding or language barrier. A simple, polite clarification would have resolved everything. Unfortunately, the way Mia handled the situation made me feel unwelcome and completely changed my impression of the restaurant. Management should address how situations like this are communicated to guests because there was a much more professional and respectful way this could have been handled. read more

I arrived in Dallas to dine at North Italia, coming from Houston It took me about three hours to get here. Me and my family ordered our food, but the noodles were extremely undercooked and very hard. The manager never came by to check on our order, and we still had to pay the full amount despite waiting an extra 20 minutes for our food. We also received no replacement waters until almost the time we asked for the check. To make matters worse, the extra water came with a gnat in it. It was a frustrating experience, and it was crazy for us to pay full price for the food and service we received. read more

North Italia - It's good. This is a glass of water with a gnat in it - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We were very disappointed with our experience at North Italia. There were four of us, and we waited approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes for our food. During that entire time, no one offered us a solution or a clear explanation of what was happening. The only response we received was that the restaurant was extremely busy. What was most frustrating was that, after all that waiting, we never received our meals. We eventually decided to ask for the check and left the restaurant hungry, without having eaten anything. To make matters worse, we were charged for the appetizers we ordered, although we were not charged for the lemonades. In addition, we never received an apology for the delay or the inconvenience caused. We understand that delays can happen, but the lack of communication, empathy, and customer service was simply unacceptable. We expected much more from a restaurant with North Italia's reputation. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst service experiences we have ever had, and it makes us reconsider returning in the future. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great little spot with amazing pasta. Lasagna was some of the best. Wine list is great with a lot of wonderful options by the glass.

Its restaurant week in Dallas! Which means some of the best dinner deals! My friend and I are no stranger to a deal! And luckily for us North Italia is participating for 2025! We decided to come in on a Monday afternoon after an event for some girl dinner! What better evening than to share a glass a wine with a friend at a cute italian spot in downtown! The ambiance is great! It's in the downtown area so it makes it feel a bit more upscale, especially for a Monday dinner. We opted to share their restaurant week special for about 50$! It came with an app, and entree, and dessert! We got the Meatballs, which came with two big ones to share, the baked lasagna, and then the tiramisu. We also added on a plate of bread with riccota spread and I enjoyed a chilled glass of white pino! With sharing the meal, the cost was great for a night out! We've both been before in the past, so I am more than sure I will be back! Overall highly recommend for a girls night dinner, date night, or even a treat yourself moment! It's both reasonable in price, and overall a great experience! 10/10! read more

Satisfies the carby Italian cravings! The garlic bread is so fluffy and flavorful. Pizza was great, however the spicy rigatoni vodka was underwhelming. We had a table for 2 and felt like we were often overlooked or even forgotten towards the end of our meal. Didn't seem to be too busy of a night, to where we needed to search around for a staff member to simply check us out. read more

North Italia - Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Incredible people incredible service a lively and warm environment with delicious food.

Food 5/5 - Tuscan hash short rib was good and so was the red sangria. Service 1/5 - We have a big group and waited 20 minutes to be seated though the restaurant was pretty empty when we got there and we had a reservation. Took 20 minutes for drinks orders and getting drinks, another 20 minutes for our food orders to actually be taken. We had to small kids in the group and we didn't get food until more than 1.5 hours in. Then almost another 40 minutes to get our checks. In total I spent over 3 hours for a brunch that probably should have taken half that time. The restaurant is really nice and perfect for big group but I won't be back anytime soon especially after this. read more

North Italia - Tuscan Hash* - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had lunch today for the first time. Great ambiance. Wonderful staff. The food was amazing. Great calamari, the salmon was perfect and those desserts were amazing. Millie, our server, couldn't have been nicer. So attentive and knowledgeable. The blond guy who brought us our food was great too. Cannot wait to return and have brunch. read more

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Fantastic option for lunch and perfect for a large group! Ambiance & Service: the interior is very modern and they have a nicely heated patio. Our server was attentive and friendly! Food & Drink: - Just Peachy: Sweet and refreshing non-alcoholic bev! Loved the fresh raspberries! - White Truffle Garlic Bread: So delicious! Perfectly cheesy, garlicky, with a nice hint of truffle. - Seasonal Vegetable Salad: Truly a phenomenal salad! Filled with a variety of veggies in a flavorful white vinaigrette sauce. Perfectly filling! TL;DR: Perfect for lunch! Don't miss the White Truffle Garlic Bread and the Seasonal Veg salad! read more

North Italia - Seasonal Vegetable - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food was disgustingly SALTY! We had a party at seven ladies who had come to eat dinner when we were in town for a conference and of the seven meals four of them were so salty we did not eat them. The only reason I'm giving this restaurant to stars is because of the most fantastic and kind server that we had that night. She was prompt, kind, welcoming, and extremely apologetic for all of our meals being salty and nobody eating dinner. The server did take the meal off of my bill, which I did appreciate and did not ask for, but she was kind enough to do without me asking. The restaurant itself was decorated very nicely, but with four out of seven meals not being edible. I really don't have much else to say read more

This spot was incredible! EVERYTHING was delicious and flavorful powerhouse. The service was top notch and the mood was romantic. I really enjoyed our visit and was extremely impressed overall. The also had mocktails which was a bonus. The white truffle bread is literally one of the best things ive eaten, and is a must! I can wait to return! read more

Service is terrible here every time. The restaurant was almost empty and we sat at the bar for almost 20 minutes with no service.

It was a refined down town Italian restaurant. The restaurant was neat as a pin. The servers were on the spot. The menu was a little limited, but made up for it in bold flavors. As an appetizer we had the truffle buttered garlic bread. That was great and very different from most other similarly titled dishes. I had "The Pig Pizza", very good. The rest of our table had the lasagna and a chicken pasta dish that I cannot pronounce or spell, but the girls loved it. The ambiance was just right for a Friday night out before a musical show. The location is a bit awkward finding and parking, but this is a downtown location after all. If you are looking for a new adventure on the town try Italia North. Go! read more

**UPDATE**: I was reminded today why North Italia continues to be one of my favorite spots in the city--it's the kind of place where hospitality still matters. This is the restaurant I brought my mom to for her birthday, and I remember how wonderful Natalie was that day--gracious, attentive, and full of good vibes as we celebrated. Fast forward to today, I brought my nieces in for a little "big girl lunch," and while we had some temperature issues with a few of the dishes, what stood out most was how the situation was handled. I mentioned the food concerns to Natalie, who is now the onsite manager, and once again, she was exceptional. I wasn't asking for anything--just sharing feedback--but she went out of her way to make it right, even comping the app and my favorite Strozzapreti dish. That kind of response is rare, and it speaks volumes. I didn't leave with a perfect meal today, but I left with a perfect reminder: great customer service can truly turn a day around. North Italia remains a regular part of my rotation--I'm here a couple times a month, and it rarely disappoints. Despite being a chain, whether I'm dining in or picking up, the experience is consistently solid. And, the food always hits that "comfort Italian food" sweet spot! Favorites? I have several, but usually go for the Strozapretti pasta, Italian Meatballs, or Chicken Parmesan. They're all flavorful, satisfying, and well-portioned. I've also had the Calamari Fritti, and Pizza (Naples White and Funghi)...both are fantastic. And don't sleep on dessert: the Tiramisu and Olive Oil Cake are just the right amount of indulgent. All the dishes I've tried have a slightly elevated look and taste, which the "foodie" in me greatly appreciates. Plus, as long as people like Natalie are part of the team, I'll keep coming back and keep recommending North Italia. Happy Eating! read more

This is a belated review from our brunch experience during Restaurant Week, but I think most of these menu items should be on the regular menu. First of all, it was SO MUCH FOOD for the money. I highly recommend you check them out if they participate again next year. We started out with the cacio e pepe arancini and the banana coffee cake, which is SO GOOD. It was like dessert. The arancini were also delicious. I liked the pesto aioli it came with. Then we had the Pollo Fritto and Breakfast Rosa Pizza. I thought the pollo fritto would come with red sauce because I misinterpreted the menu and thought the "gravy" meant like Sunday gravy, so I was expecting something like a chicken parm situation with an egg, so that was a bit of a let down for me, but the dish was very good still and those crispy hash potato balls were the best. I wish more brunch places would do this. The pizza was delicious, and we packed up most of our main dishes because we were already getting so full at this point. For dessert, we split the Italian Donuts and an order of the pistachio gelato. The donuts were so good and fluffy, and we loved the pistachio gelato. Nice nutty flavor and so smooth. We had multiple meals from the leftovers later. Can't wait till the next time! read more

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We visited North Italia Dallas recently and, unfortunately, the service did not match the price point. This was a three-digit dinner, and while the food was good, the overall experience was disappointing because our server was barely present. We came in for dinner but also specifically wanted to take home a salad for lunch the next day. We even had a picture of the salad we were looking for, but our server was not familiar with which salad it was. We were trying to ask questions about the menu, portions, and whether dishes were meant to be shared, but we felt like our questions were more of an inconvenience than something she wanted to help with. The to-go salad was also poorly packed and not prepared in a way that made sense for taking home. The restaurant was not busy, yet we had to track down our server for drink refills and basic attention throughout the meal. At the end of the dinner, we eventually gave up waiting for her to return to collect our payment and had to ask another employee for our receipt and help completing checkout. I want to add that I regularly visit North Italia Plano and have always had great experiences there. The service has never been an issue, and the staff has always been helpful and knowledgeable when answering questions about the food or portions. Unfortunately, this Dallas location has a lot of room for improvement when it comes to hospitality and attention to guests. The food was good, but at this price point, the service and overall experience matter just as much. I hope management addresses these issues because the North Italia brand is better than what we experienced here. read more

Met my friend for dinner and sat on the patio. The patio was very spacious and had a nice breeze. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious! We order the heirloom tomato burrata as an appetizer, my friend ordered the chicken Parmesan and I ordered the prosciutto bruschetta. The food was truly amazing! read more

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They will add their own tip on your card!! Make sure to keep your receipt and wait till the payment is done processing to check. I will not return. read more

Service wasn't good enough!!! Too expensive, poor service!!!! A terrible attitude at the entrance and as if they were upset with something, the food nothing special. First and last time. read more

Always a great meal and experience. The service is great, drinks are strong and delicious, and you can't go wrong with any food on the menu. read more

North Italia - Chicken pesto pizza - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had a wonderful patio lunch with a group of friends. It was gorgeous day, and the patio had tables well spaced and light fans. We were a group of six and were sat immediately. The service was lackluster. Our server was friendly but MIA mostly. We had to remind him multiple times to bring our appetizers. And chase for drink refills. Our food came out in odd stages. Once we got our food we very much enjoyed the flavors and have zero complaints about the food. Despite the service we still had a wonderful lunch, great location, solid parking solutions. read more

The food is Italian with an American twist. The service is methodical and reliable. The view of Dallas is excellent and beautiful.

Food was amazing, love this place and our server Bronson was very attentive and friendly! Totally recommend read more

North Italia - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Cacio e Pepe Arancini, Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza Italian Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

such a horrid urban experience. u know what you can do plant some trees, to buffer all the blinding light. ok so u tried the ridiculous blinds. food is ok... your bar staff was very kind and lovely...should we get bombarded with hot air every time the front door opens. happy to know I will not be coming here again. read more

Where to begin... My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day and the ambiance was perfect. From the lighting to the decor to the friendly staff, even to our great, accommodating and very friendly waiter, Iyapo. There was so many yummy looking dishes to choose from and he helped explain the dishes so that we can choose our starter, entree and dessert. We started out with the wild shrimp scampi which was soaking in garlic butter and tomatoes. It was juicy and had a great flavor. I really enjoyed dipping the bread in the sauce and we pretty much devoured that. We also had the Italian meatballs on top of some creamy polenta. The meatballs were absolutely perfect and big too. The polenta was nothing I've had before and it was super creamy and delicious! Our entree was the Prosciutto and chicken Parmesan which was a pretty big portion. The chicken had a great flavor and the layer of cheese on top completed it. The pasta was on another level and it tasted like homemade pasta. The sauce wasn't too overpowering and paired perfectly with the chicken. We then tried the Spicy vodka pasta and it had the same pasta as the chicken parm. The sauce wasn't too spicy and it was also delicious. Now dessert!!! I love love love tiramisu and this one was really yummy. I'm not a coffee drinker, so to me the espresso flavor was stronger than the tiramisu I've had in the past. It was still good and the chocolate balls on top was the cherry on top. The apple butter cake was a delicious dessert too, and my boyfriend enjoyed that the most. Overall it was a very delicious experience and I'd love to return to try more dishes. read more

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