I came here with my boss for a quick work lunch, and we needed to be in and out pretty fast. It looked like the bartender was also serving the high-top tables, so it took a minute to get his attention, but once we ordered, everything moved quickly! I got the Caprese pesto sandwich, or at least I think that's what it was called, and wow. It was so good. I honestly could've eaten another one I've also been here before for dinner with friends and remember loving the pasta. Whether it's lunch, date night, or dinner with friends, this place has always been solid. Definitely worth it, and I'll be back!! read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Looking for a nice, if casual, Italian restaurant for a nice dinner with the wife and calling back to a recent trip we made to Italy. North Italia looked like it fit the bill. There were bright elements in our visit, but overall, I was disappointed. FOOD & DRINK: We ordered a couple of cocktails. The S'mores seasonal cocktail was mostly about sweetness (a not uncommon thing here). My Diabolo cocktail had what might have been a pleasant, lightweight fruit flavor, but that was overwhelmed by Calabrian chilis (which also threatened to overwhelm the apps). Both more or less matched the description on the menu, but the execution was underwhelming. I later had a glass of Chianti, which was nice. We had some Cacio e Pepe Arancini, which did not remind me at all of Cacio e Pepe, and were sort of gooey, though the pesto aioli was a nice touch. We split a Caesar salad which was a good idea because (a) it was huge and (b) it was the tastiest thing we had -- an excellent, garlicky dressing, with a good blend of lettuce, parmesan, and house croutons. My lasagna came in a little metal baking bowl that, duh, it was baked in. It looked very nice, and was a generous proportion, but it made actually cutting up and eating bites of the lasagna a bit awkward. The savory of the sauce in the lasagna was mostly swamped by the sweetness of the ricotta mixture. My wife had Short Rib sauce on Lumache pasta. It was tasty, but not as flavorful as the short ribs or the rest of the menu description hinted. That was an overall flaw of most of what we had -- interesting-sounding items that seemed to have the flavor turned down to 3. For dessert, the salted caramel Budino was fine but too sweet. That also described the Tiramisu. The coffee was good. SERVICE: Though it took a couple of minutes for them to decide on a table for us (though we had reservations and were there on the dot), everything else about the service was outstanding -- our waitress when we needed her, not there when we didn't, and overall very friendly and pleasant. Bravo. AMBIANCE: The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. The chairs were surprisingly comfortable and nicely narrow in profile (though wide enough for comfort) so that moving them around and maneuvering past them wasn't a problem. Biggest issue here was that, at 5:45 and for the duration of our meal, the noise level was such that my wife and I could hardly hear each other over the table we were at. Most of the noise, though not all of it, was Happy Hour folk in the bar, and North Italia clearly does a land office business with that cohort. For me, I'd make a point to dine later, if that fit the rest of the plans for the evening. NET-NET: Being in Cherry Creek, parking is always an issue. The adjoining hotel gave us valet service for $14, which was worth it for the convenience. Not counting that valet, or tip, the tab worked out to about $90 each for the two of us which on the one hand I would expect for a higher-end restaurant in the area, but on the other hand seemed a bit steeper than the food experience we'd had. I wouldn't turn down an invitation from a friend to dine at North Italia again -- it wasn't a *bad* meal -- but I wouldn't recommend to a friend as a place to eat. There are a lot of great restaurants, even just in the Cherry Creek area, and I'd rather try (or revisit) one of those, given a preference. read more

Great food. Excellent atmosphere being there. Can go for a celebration to a date night, or even just because for dinner. Fits every occasion. Staff is always helpful and is on top of it read more

We've walked past North Italia so many times while shopping in Cherry Creek, so when friends suggested dinner there, we finally gave it a try--and it didn't disappoint. Saturday night was packed, so having a 6:30 reservation definitely helped. They were running about 5-10 minutes behind, but nothing unreasonable given how busy it was. Our server walked us through the specials and menu updates, which was helpful. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with a Caesar salad. The salad was a generous portion--cold, crisp, with just the right amount of dressing and buttery garlic croutons. The chicken parm was excellent: perfectly cooked, great breading, flavorful sauce, and a nice side of pasta. Honestly, better than I can make at home. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals (even if I can't remember exactly what they ordered!), and we wrapped things up with the brownie sundae--which was huge and easily shareable between two people. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a great spot for a night out. Definitely planning to go back--and next time, we'll be sure to make a reservation. read more

North Italia - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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An easy spot for some apps and drinks. The parking in Cherry Creek is always tricky and there is construction at this time. This chain restaurant offers a variety of menu items and the clean atmosphere is appreciated. My group enjoyed the White truffle garlic bread and artichokes while sipping on a New Italian Spritz. Our sever was attentive and will add this spot on the list for a nice outing with grown ups or my spouse for a date night. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This is Denver Restaurant Week, which might explain the quality issues. The zucca chips were perfect and delicious. The calamari appetizer was cold and too salty, the side veggies were extremely spicy, the eggplant parmigiana appetizer was cold and of poor quality, and the Aperol Spritz was terrific but contained a lot of ice, so the drink was small. My bill was $90 with tip. The service was good, and we had a great table away from the highest level of noise. Parking took over 20 minutes and was $16 for 2 hours. I LOVE the Fox Concepts Restaurants!!! Once a particular concept, in this case, North Italia, is sold to the Cheesecake Factory, it goes downhill. Sam Fox knows how to make a restaurant great! read more

North Italia - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We did takeout because of young kids - and after a very long day! It was still great. We are first time customers. Truffle bread was delicious. It is strong in truffle as expected, so if that's not your thing don't get it! Brussels were cooked perfectly. Caesar salad was good, slightly heavy in acidity than I'd like, but I also couldn't stop eating it. Pesto with chicken was great. Added shrimp, but they only have a couple pieces that were cut in half. While perfectly cooked - didn't make the dish better. Chicken was fantastic though. Bolognese was immaculate. Fresh noodles. It was so divine. Kids pizza was extremely well made and very generous size. read more

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A friend and I were at the Christmas market and looking for a place to enjoy a dinner and chat. I had read reviews but never been here before. We arrived early and were sat by a patio window ( great street views) our server was attentive and friendly with some suggestions we had a butternut squash soup and a huge market salad and we split a special pizza that was so delicious. We also ordered "white elephant gift" mocktails- these were a hit! The restaurant has lots of tables! And it was a tight squeeze when more diners were seated, so when we left it was packed and there were not a lot of tables to sit at - good / bad hard to squeeze by. I will return for date night with my spouse to enjoy other selections soon. read more

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If I wasn't required to leave 85 characters, I'd simply say: PERFECTION! The food was AMAZING. So decadent. I literally gained two pounds, but it was so worth it! The vibe is super cool, yet comfortable. The space is a bit crowded when full, but it works! Our server was very friendly. The kitchen got a bit behind, but that didn't bother me. Seriously SO GOOD. I live 90 minutes away and am trying to find a reason to go back soon! read more

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This place has become one of my favorite spots. Great food. Consistently. Good service. Consistently. Prices that are justified. Consistently. Though I've been tempted, I haven't repeated a dish here (well, except for the 'simple salad' which is much more complex than you might think). Arancini - creamy and deliciously peppery. Bread - fluffy and crusty, excellent oil & vinegar. Simple salad - pine nuts, bleu cheese, tomatoes, romaine. Excellent. Today I also got the shrimp scampi off the lunch menu - really tasty! The bolognese is exceptionally traditional. Today, we went for lunch with my in-laws and the food was taking a while... we were approached by a man with some meatballs. Before we could say "we didn't order these", he said the kitchen was backed up and or food was taking longer than it should have, but he wanted to get something in front of us. That was thoughtful and the meatballs are so tender! What could have been a frustrating interaction was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, we didn't have room for dessert. But I have no doubt all four of us will return, whether as a group or not. read more

North Italia - Holiday Lunch Special menu - excellent deal! - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

GREAT FOOD, SERVICE AND AMBIANCE IN DENVER ========================================== I made a reservation for a big group of ten on August 3, 2025 for dinner at this restaurant in Denver. My husband and I were on a road trip and on our way to Indianapolis. Denver was a great spot to stop considering I have a bunch of cousins there. I arranged with my cousins a few weeks before on the date and a few days before we decided on the restaurant. I am so glad my cousin recommended this restaurant. Everything was great from beginning to end except it is very loud inside and it was difficult to talk to my whole group. If you have a group of six or less this place is great. My husband and I were at one end, so we ended up getting up a couple times to go down and talk to our family members at the other end. FOOD: We absolutely loved the crispy eggplant parmesan small plates and ordered at least four of those to share with the table. The bruschetta was good. My husband isn't a prosciutto fan, so we told them to hold that. My husband and I shared a margherita pizza and little gem caesar salad and that was great. Everyone one else loved their dinners. NOTE: Apparently it's a chain, but I had never been to one before. They have restaurants in Canoga Park, Cerritos, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Torrance, Irvine , San Diego and many other places. This chain was founded by Sam Fox in 2002 and is currently owned by The Cheesecake Factory. read more

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The service was terrible, we got charged for free bread by the server. The meat in the pasta was undercooked and they didn't bring cheese or red pepper until our meal was finished even though we asked right when the meal came. I would definitely try Olive Garden or macaroni grill before this read more

Disappointing to order a seasonal salad with salmon and have bruised and brown avocados actually served on it. Asked server for replacement, he apologized but next batch was equally bad and brown. Salad was mostly overly dressed greens pretty absent of the seasonal vegetables advertised on the menu. Saving grace- salmon was nicely prepared and cooked. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was delicious. I highly recommend the spicy rigatoni vodka. Our server was great and the ambiance was nice. read more

North Italia - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love north Italia! Every single dish here is always so good. My favorites are always the beef carpaccio and strozzapreti. We also got the prosciutto pizza, roasted salmon, wild shrimp scampi, and crushed meatball ragu and we enjoyed all of the dishes. The restaurant was really busy so the food did come out kinda slow but we didn't mind at all because the service was top tier. Always love the vibe and energy here. Def one of my favorite restaurants here in CO. read more

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This bustling spot is absolutely wonderful! Reservations are a must as it is certainly a popular destination and I certainly know why! It's chic and modern, clean and well kept. The service is impeccable throughout, the food is most definitely created with skill but also you can just tell that attention and devotion is put into every dish. We started with the white truffle bread which was otherworldly. Next was the meatballs which were succulent and perfectly drowning in a delicious sauce and accompanied by polenta which was a nice additional touch. The Caesar salad was beautifully dressed and you can tell that they use quality Italian cheeses which become the silent star of most of their dishes. The homemade pasta was perfectly at dente and both dishes we ordered were exceptional. My husband had the bolognese and I had the rigatoni with vodka sauce. We both preferred the spicy kick of my sauce. The portions are huge so we left with plenty to take with us but being a retired pastry chef I had to take some dessert to go cuz no meal is complete without a sweet at the end but I was simply too full to have another bite at the time. At the end of our evening we enjoyed the tiramisu and the olive oil cake and honestly both were lovely. I think I might lean a little more toward the olive oil cake which had a beautiful commingling of tart and sweet and herbal qualities. I am so pleased to have happened upon this spot and can't wait to go back! read more

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This is a solid upscale Italian restaurant chain. We came here for a function and had the private room in the back. The backroom has a monitor so it would suite anyone looking to have a group lunch/dinner conference. (Note: there's a minimum spend for this room) The servers were professional and friendly; it's good to have them recommend things on the menu. The kale salad was a meal on its own: apples, cheese, kale, cranberries, with a tangy sauce. So good! ($16) For pasta we tried the spicy squid ink tonnarelli ($25) I think we can leave out the hotness and just go with the regular tomato sauce. It had shrimp, squid, and the pasta was al dente. They have a good selection of pasta dishes at a reasonable price. We tried their scallops dish ($36). Scallops came on a bed of corn risotto. It was creamy and good. For dessert we had a big cup of cappuccino and tiramisu. Overall food and drinks were great, and waitress was very attentive throughout. read more

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This restaurant is consistently great! Regardless of the location - consistent food, consistent ambiance, and consistent service. Which is all great The food is fresh and the menu is yummy. If you leave here hungry, that is on you! read more

The service was exceptional. Parking is difficult because of all the construction in the area. It is recommended to make a reservation as it fills up quickly here. It's hella expensive for what you get, a chunky tomato soup, overdressed greens with chicken and a fancy rose sangria set me back $80. I also tried the affogato which was filled with raw coffee beans and made it unedible. On the plus side, since we kept ordering drinks, my friend and I got to chat and catch up. read more

This restaurant in Cherry Creek was very nice. Our server was very friendly and helpful. The food came out in a reasonable time even though they were busy. My pizza was very delicious. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

North Italia - The Pig pizza - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had a reservation for 11AM on a Friday. The restaurant is located in a nice area. Lots of restaurants and close to the mall. Ordered the prosciutto pizza and bolognese. The pizza was sweet from the figs and I liked the goat cheese. The bolognese was a classic. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the service was good/friendly as well. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came here for restaurant week. This is one busy and very loud place. Even with a reservation, we had to wait a few minutes for a table to open at 5:30pm. Once seated, we listened to our server as she explained the offerings. Fresh pasta -- made in house daily. I'm impressed. ...and then her favorite dishes on the current menu. So we settled on dinner. The arugula, avocado and grana salad was large, fresh and a perfect start. The burrata was fresh, presented beautiful and delicious. What seemed strange was that neither starter came with bread or crostini. First time to have burrata without that. Then we observed other tables around us and we figured it out -- Bread is a separate order -- an upcharge. Live and learn.Gla The braised beef rib was tender, savory and rich. Also a huge portion. The rigatoni was filled with sausage and pancetta Delicious, but so much we took a box home and had enough lunch the next day. Budino was sweet. Good Italian wine list -- with a fairly high markup. Full-service bar. Parking is a nightmare in Cherry Creek, even on a weekend. The dining room is LOUD - so loud it is nearly impossible to talk to your dinner partner. Glad we tried North Italia. Btw, it is a chain with other restaurants located in just about every major city throughout the country. read more

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There was a time where I would give this place a 5 star, and no questions would be asked. Maybe 5 and a half, but unfortunately, that's not an option. Jamey, Jess, and Alex are all time. Food doesn't deliver quite the same. I'm not sure if there has been a different shift with the chefs. As far as sitting at any spot not the bar, it's questionable with service. A lot of good people there, and it's worth checking out. read more

They took away the Tuscan Kale Salad- so so sad. Will be back when they bring it back

I was there last night Friday. When I called to make reservations they had nothing available. When we walked in we had choice of tables. Our waitress Amelia was not too good. Once we received our food she did not come by once to check on us. She filled water glasses for 3 tables around us, they all included men. My table was just 2 Ladies. She Never refilled our water glasses The manager walked by really sweet I asked her for water she refilled and there after was there every time my glass was half full or less The food was really good. I had chicken parmesan with pasta which was in a cream sauce. The food arrived hot, nicely presented and very tasty. read more

Not much of experience here they told us it was too busy, inside to seat two and then we would have to sit outside, even though it had just rained, and all the tables were soaked and covered in wet leaves. There was no one else outside and assumed any service if at all would be sparse. Then after they made us stand outside, wait for a server, they seated another two top right behind us. I was pretty pissed off and luckily, I was in a good mood as I was on vacation and didn't throw a fit, but I don't know if it was because I wasn't dressed up nice enough even though I planned to spend probably close to $500 on lunch and drinks, but I definitely feel like I got profiled. And I'm a tall white male, so I don't get it. Maybe I'll try to eat there again some other time but they kind of pissed me off. read more

North Italia - Menu-lunch - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We tried North Italia the Sunday after Valentine's. It was very busy, and quite noisy, but our waitress was very friendly and helpful while we chose dishes for our first visit. We had the grilled bread and olive oil, the burrata, chicken parm and short rib pasta. Wrapped it up with the affogato. It was delish! We will return on a hopefully quieter night to try a pizza and the pesto chicken pasta. read more

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Was in for Happy Hour on a busy Friday- Jamie L is such a delightful, efficient, and personable server. She a gem! Ally (sp) is also a fantastic server- ALWAYS smiling and detail oriented! read more

We came here to celebrate our friends engagement!!! We were so excited to try this place, but ended up having a disappointing experience. The restaurant is in a pretty pricey area and the pricing on the menu reflect that. It is insane how much everything cost. Even their happy hour pricing is not impressive. The food portions are small and the taste is nothing impressive or over the top. It definitely is not worth the money. The environment is just like any other restaurant. It is a bit loud and just feels like a casual spot. The server we had was great though. They were extremely attentive and kind. The reason they are getting a one star overall though is because we left and got food poisoning which was an absolutely disappointing way to end the day of your engagement. read more

Was in Denver visiting family and wanted some dinner before visiting Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo and had the pleasure of experiencing North Italia. What a great place located near the Cherry Creek Mall and have to tell you this place rocks! Great atmosphere with a wonderful staff, we started with the calamari and zucchini chips for the table along with some glasses of the supergiant which was superb. The Tuscan salad was incredible followed by our dishes, I enjoyed the Tonarelli which was incredible. The rest of the dishes were just as delicious with no complaints from our table. When I return to Denver I definitely will be returning to continue exploring their amazing menu and delizioso dishes. Mangiamo! Ciao read more

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A well located bistro in Cherry Creek. It was very busy but noise was at acceptable levels. The service was fast, efficient , and helpful Our entrees were very good with generous portions. Prices were reasonable. Definitely worth giving it a go read more

Love this place. Have yet to have a meal I didn't absolutely love. The pizza is amazing, the traditional bolognese is equally great. Been in here a number of times and always treated well and the service is beyond friendly. Thank you for making each dining experience special. read more

We selected North Italia from numerous Italian restaurants in town for a pre-concert meal before the Rolling Stones show. With a reservation, we were promptly seated. However, our waitress took a while to attend to us, which was unexpected given the restaurant had many empty tables. After ordering we engaged in a conversation with a charming young couple seated right next to us, though I prefer more space between tables. Soon, the restaurant filled with couples wearing Rolling Stones concert shirts, which puzzled me until I learned they were devoted fans following the band nationwide. Our meal arrived, and the Simple Salad and Bolognese were delightful. Upon reviewing the bill, I noticed an incorrect charge, for a drink I didn't order, a mistake I regret not addressing at the time but caution others to scrutinize their bills carefully. read more

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I have a lot to say about the squid ink pasta that I had it wasn't that it wasn't good. It's just an odd pairing with the spicy marinara. You would think if you're going to have something as niche as squid ink pasta you would give it the ingredients to highlight it, but it completely gets blown out of the water by the spice. It to me seems like a really rookie mistake or they know that already and they don't care because squid in to most people sounds interesting enough. read more

North Italia always hits the spot! I was in the Cherry Creek North area for an overnight stay at Jacquard Hotel (a few blocks away). Our group made an 8:30pm reservation at North Italia and wow, they were still super busy at that time (on a Friday night!... I don't get out much, ha!). We enjoyed a bottle of wine, several appetizers (prosciutto bruschetta, calamari and risotto balls), our individual entrees, and shared desserts! My entree chicken pesto was so filling but I scarfed down every bite. The restaurant was bustling our entire meal, but our server was always attentive and friendly. It was the perfect dinner location and elevated our evening. read more

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North Italia was always a go to spot in SoCal. So I was super excited to try this place out in denver. However I was pretty disappointed on the food. We got pasta, white truffle garlic and meatball. To start off, our server was really nice and on top of it. However the food was not up to par. The meatball came out cold, it feels like it was as sitting on the counter for a while and when we got the dish it was cold. The white truffle bread was burnt. The pasta was under cooked. For dessert was the tiramisu and it had a hard/stale bread.... So it was pretty disappointing. read more

Fantastic experience at North Italia! They have indoor and outdoor seating (with umbrellas for shade). The food was so delicious. The chicken parmesan was so flavorful! Our waitress was so kind and helpful. We also got the lemon olive oil cake for dessert and it's a MUST!! Definitely recommend making reservations. We got there and they had our table ready right away - which is always a good sign in my eyes! I can't wait to return! read more

North Italia - Our Famous Meatball - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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North Italia is so good! It doesn't feel like a chain -- it feels quaint and intimate. The first time I went it seemed a little pricy but it's so worth it. They usually are booked and jam packed so we try to go for lunch or early like 5pm. They also sometimes have really good deals where you can get an appetizer and entree for like $35. Love their little gem ceasar more than salads from anywhere else. Love the pastas and meatballs. The wine selection is great and so is the service!! Definitely recommend!! read more

New to the area and was craving Italian ... it was a rainy day and I wanted something that would make me feel warm. Great food recommendations by Ricky , super cool guy that was very attentive. Finished my hearty meal with a delicious panna cotta and an earl grey tea.. read more

North Italia - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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They split our pasta dish and we shared the margarita, tie die style! Highly recommend this to add a little pizzazz! Pro-tip: the high tops in the bar are open seating! read more

North Italia - Seasonal Anolini (aka Mushroom Ravioli) - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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