Happy Hour Specials, Birthday Treat and Great for the Family. I've visited North Italia a couple of times, including bringing my in-laws, and have had a great experience every time. The food is delicious and fresh, and the fresh-to-order focaccia is absolutely worth getting. The garlic knot sliders during happy hour are amazing. Happy hour is definitely worth checking out at the bar, especially on weekdays from 4-7 p.m. It's a great way to enjoy some delicious food and drinks without spending as much. With half off NA beverages that are delicious. I also have had a couple of cocktails that I would get again including the daiquiri and lemocello spritz. I haven't had the chance to experience the patio yet, but it looks gorgeous and is definitely on my list for next time. They also offer a free dessert on your birthday, which is such a fun bonus! Parking is easy and located in Friendly Center which is always a plus. Whether you're visiting for happy hour or a full dinner, North Italia is a great spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great food and a great experience! I came here for my friend's birthday dinner (ate here on a busy Saturday 9-26-26), and our waitress, Emily, was wonderful. She was very attentive and helped make the birthday celebration a great one. I ordered the Braised Short Rib Lumache along with a Long Island Iced Tea. The pasta was absolutely delicious and had so much flavor. Unfortunately, the cream in the dish didn't agree with me because I'm sensitive to dairy, but that's not the restaurant's fault at all. If you're not lactose sensitive, I highly recommend trying this dish! The food was delicious, the service was great, and I would definitely come back to North Italia again. Note, parking can be tricky especially on a busy weekend. read more

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This is the third North Italia location I have visited, the other two really impressed me and this one lived up to my high expectations! We did not have reservations but were able to be seated immediately at a high top. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. My chicken pesto pasta was delicious. We'll be back for brunch soon! read more

North Italia - Seasonal cocktail menu - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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North Italia has a nice open atmosphere. I ordered the branzino. It was not available but was substituted with snapper. I enjoyed the citrusy sauce and capers. The snap peas and veggie mix was delicious. Some rice or potatoes would make this more substantial. My white went well with the dish. Mixed drinks were overpriced in my opinion. Staff was pleasant. This would be nice for a celebration or a date. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

While doing some shopping in Greensboro, we decided to take the opportunity to have dinner at North Italia. What a great choice! I had the scallops, and they were amazing. The staff were amazing and very attentive. read more

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I've been here several times since the opening & one thing I can say is the Caesar salad is always good. One of my favorite salads. I have noticed that some times the olive oil can be a bit overpowering so if olive oil on top of your salad isn't your thing definitely request it on the side. The calamari is usually my go to app. I love the pickled veggies that come with it. My favorite dish here they have since changed and I have no idea why! The basil Agnolotti al Pomodoro was my favorite! They have since changed the pasta to a tortellini and I am not crazy about. During my last visit I tried the crispy eggplant. Overall, it had a nice crust but it wasn't really flavorful beyond the crust. We ended the meal with the doughnuts w/chocolate and raspberry lemon sauce. Delicious! read more

North Italia - Little Gem Caesar - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Nice atmosphere and decent food - but everything was very salty and didn't feel particularly authentic. Service was good. It's got an ambiance that makes you want to dress up a little, but it's casual and staff wear jeans. The patio is very nice. Basically it's not bad, but it is a chain and it's hard to rate higher than 3/5. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I have been to North Italia a few times now and everything has been very good. I have often went at odd hours when it isn't as busy so service has been very quick and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. This recent visit, my husband and I both tried two of their new cocktails from their summer menu and we both thought that they were very good. I would say their cocktails tend to lean on the sweeter side to be more of a crowd pleaser so I personally like something not as sweet but it was still very good. The food was delicious and I failed to get pictures because I dug right in. My husband and I split the chicken Parmesan because when you look at the calories on these menus, it can make you not want to get anything. The kitchen was nice enough to split it into two plates at no charge. The chicken Parmesan had the perfect crisp on it and paired with some noodles with Alfredo, it was delicious. We also ordered the grilled artichoke as an appetizer that comes with a lemon aioli which was also very good. We sat on the patio since it was such a beautiful day. There aren't a lot of places in Greensboro with patios and this is definitely one of the nicer patios to enjoy a meal. My only complaint is that it is very pricey so when I do go here it is more for a date night/afternoon when I am good spending a little more. read more

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We sat for 10 minutes on a Wednesday night while no one ever came to wait on us so we left. Six people at hostess stand just standing there talking and no service. Awful vibe and terrible service. read more

Had a rather nice experience at the local North Italia in Greensboro, NC during my most recent visit Sunday 5/24/26. I have frequently dined inThe Atlanta location a few times which has been open for about 4-5 years. The GSo location has very similar feel but a larger dining area including patio seating. The hostess was not very welcoming at all. We were seated and had a more pleasant experience with our server Briana Who was very kind accommodating and we had a great chat about her recent college experience from NC A&TSU. I had the 3 course special which was very good ,salmon over pesto farro and broccolini. The only issue was the other party who was ordered the shrimp/ crab pasta which seemed very sparse for a full entree. This may need to be evaluated to add more substance as it didn't look a full meal. I would try again based on previous experiences. read more

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Came to North Italia recently and we already can't wait to come back. We started off the evening with the truffle garlic bread and oh my was it delicious. I honestly could come back just for this and would be satisfied. The bread was toasted on the outside but light and fluffy on the inside, just phenomenal. For the main dish I got the Chicken Parmesan. This was the only thing I was so so on with our meal. The pasta was delicious. A perfect combo of creamy and cheesy. The chicken however, I wasn't the biggest fan of. Maybe a one off scenario, but the texture itself was just off and not enjoyable. With the pasta being tasty, I would still come back to give some other dishes a try still! We finished the meal off with the banana caramel butter cake and it was to die for. A very subtle banana flavor paired with the ice cream on top it was the perfect way to end the night! read more

North Italia - One of the new summer cocktails - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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The vibe, the outdoor seating, the service - North Italia opened up and listen you should come for everything, but especially the food. During this visit we sat at the bar...even our bar stool neighbors were very cool and the conversation was delightful and hilarious!! We ordered Don Giorgio to kick the evening off and the whiskey and ginger combo was so refreshing. It literally made me contempt forgiving enemies. We sipped as we perused the menu. Piroose (which means to be victorious) waited on us and we really liked him! Let's me be honest -everyone behind the bar (Cherise and others) was on point with service, a smile and light conversation. I felt seen with out being interviewed. My husband had the Spinach and Arugula salad with strawberries and pine nuts. It was so pretty just like a cute dress on a summer evening. Not to mention it was SOOO GOOD! I ordered Spicy Rigatoni, which appeared before me like I was a Queen. The bowl was completely bare when I finished...no pasta...no sauce. I almost licked the bowl. What I am trying to say is...it felt good to eat well and feel good while doing it with great energy. Come to North Italia...eat and feel it! read more

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First time eating here. Everything was amazing and delicious. The brunch menu did not disappoint. Service was on point. Love the decor inside. Giving big city vibes! The bolognese was so comfy and delicious. Pizza!!! Get one. The truffle garlic bread is a great starter. read more

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This was my second visit to north Italia and each visit has been spectacular. So much so we plan to celebrate a family birthday here this weekend. The location in Greensboro is perfect at friendly center. When you walk in it's hard to believe there is that much space in this square building. But the interior is BEAUTIFUL. Our service both times has been magnificent, you can tell they train their staff thoroughly. The food is second to none when it comes to "chain" restaurants. It's right up there with any other Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at. Their bread service is literally my favorite of all time. The meatballs are also some of the best I've ever had. All other entrees whether pasta or otherwise have been exceptional as well. I'm determined to try everything on their menu. Lots more visits to north italia to come! read more

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Looking for a new place for a date night, we came across North Italia in some social media videos, and it looked like a great option as a fairly new addition to the Friendly Center area. First impressions start in the parking lot, and while I know it's a dense retail area, I was still disappointed how slim parking was. We ended up parking a short walk away at another business, but I'd always prefer to park where I'm dining or shopping. The building itself has a very attractive design, with huge wrap around windows, warm wood architectural elements, ample outdoor seating, and just the right amount of ambient lighting to set a mood without being too dim. I really love the warmth and modern feel of the design here. The outdoor patio had heaters, but the night we came there was a strong cold breeze and we didn't dare freeze ourselves out there. The kitchen is also openly visible behind a glass wall which was a nice touch. We had reservations and were seated promptly on our arrival. Here was a very minor complaint, because I prefer restaurants with individual tables for more privacy. Here, the layout of much of the seating is a long bench along a wall for one side of the table, then chairs on the other side. This requires you to shimmy past other patron's tables to sit at your own, and I saw this become particularly challenging for a large group being seated trying to get everyone to slide to their seats. It's a very minor thing, but not my first preference. Service itself was great, and we were promptly waited on by very nice staff our entire visit. There is a comprehensive selection of wine and cocktails, and what appears to be a very well stocked bar. For food: we started with the White Truffle Garlic Bread for an appetizer, and that was absolutely perfect. I'd order it again and again without hesitation. Perfectly crisp yet airy, seasoned just right, with decadent cheese topping. We devoured this within minutes, and I saw the same happen at surrounding tables. Nothing but positive things to say here! We noticed the meatballs at several adjacent tables, and while we did not order them, they looked fantastic and I want to try them next time. For entrees, we got the Strozzapreti and the Ricotta Cavatelli. Both of these were delicious, with rich flavor, just the right balance of seasoning, and perfectly cooked pasta. I was a bit disappointed with the Cavatelli since it was described as having lump crab but on mine, it was finely shredded and incorporated into the dish instead, and I felt the serving was small compared to the other entree we ordered. While the meal was overall on the expensive end, the ambiance, service, and quality of food was all fantastic, and I think this is a great option for a Greensboro date night! read more

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We were recommended to give this place a try for their fresh Italian, and wow was it great recommendation! Coming in to this place there is a large seating area, large bar to the left, and the unique thing with this establishment is that you can see inside the kitchen and see everyone cooking and preparing your food, how cool! Service was top notch, and everything was clean. I ordered the spicy Italian dish. My mother ordered the Sunday lasagna, also delicious. My sister and her boyfriend split the margarita pizza , and they made it "tie die" (an option on the menu ). My father ordered some amazing scallops, he said they were some of the best he's ever had. New also ordered a delicious bottle of wine to go with our meal. It was perfect. At the end of our meal we tried some Italian donuts , very fresh, very good. We look forward to coming back to this place next time we are back in town, and also highly recommend this to anyone else as well read more

North Italia - Italian Donuts - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

A nice Italian addition to the Friendly Shopping Center and Shops at Friendly area. Be sure to make a reservation. Pros Plenty of menu options with various specials Tasty food Nice portion sizes Reasonable prices Good for groups, families, and dates Plenty of seating Indoor, outdoor, and bar seating Food arrives quickly Servers are great. The restaurant accomadeted where we wanted to sit and Raven was a very pleasant waitress Cons Very busy Parking is a chore We went for date night. We started with calamari. It came with a marinara, spicy aioli and spicy salad (no picture). We split the farmers salad. I got the lasagna and my husband got the spicy sausage pizza. We had plenty of left overs and left full. Would recommend. read more

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I have been to a couple North Italia locations in LA and DC, so was very excited when I saw they were building one in Greensboro! Recently got to try it, and it was very good! Ambience is perfect for date nights or family gatherings. I really like the outdoor dining area. Parking will be a bit of a challenge, and may need to park further in the mall. Food wise, everything was delicious! I did order quite a bit to try different offerings, so ended up taking leftovers home with me! My only feedback was the temperature of the food. The pasta was not as hot as I had hoped for, but still delicious, and I will definitely be coming back! The service was great, and since we arrived a little earlier in the evening, for dinner, our server was very attentive. Price wise, I thought it was reasonable for an upscale, mid tier restaurant. read more

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Came to North Italia for a birthday lunch with a party of 8. Reservation was easy, and the restaurant has a great vibe; modern, spacious and a long impressive bar. Service was friendly, but food took longer than expected even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. We started with calamari and bread, good, but nothing standout. I had the Strozzapreti pasta with spinach, mushrooms, and Parmesan, perfectly cooked and really delicious. My nephew's Chicken Parmesan was a huge portion; chicken was cooked just right (not dry), though the pasta on the side was a bit firm. We also ordered the Roasted Salmon, Hot Italian Stromboli's, and The Pig pizza (tasty but felt overpriced). Dessert was the highlight; we ordered two tiramisu, was excellent: creamy, not too sweet, and the salted caramel budino; easily the best part of the meal. Overall, great spot for celebrations with good food and atmosphere. A little improvement on wait time and pricing would make it even better. Would come back, especially for the pasta and desserts. read more

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We visited on a Saturday with 8:15pm reservations. We had heard that it was really hard to get a reservations so we were excited! Upon arrival, we had to wait despite reservation. She said it was a lot going on and to just give them a moment. We were sat by 8:29 and we were able to sit outside. The ambiance was beautiful, however we were sitting quite close to another couple which made our conversations a little awkward. Our waitress was phenomenal, we didn't get her name. We got a cocktail and bear, zuke chips, a spare rib pasta and a lasagna! Everything was delicious and it was under $100! read more

Our server, Gia, was a delight! She was very friendly and willing to assist with questions and make suggestions. The restaurant was very busy and the parking lot is very small. The decor is very classy and the large windows are nice as well. The food was delicious! We started with the white truffle garlic bread and we'll definitely order that again! The arugula and avocado salad was very light! The tortellini was amazing, and I could have definitely eaten more. The pizza was delicious as well. We'll definitely be back to try some other menu items and hopefully Gia will wait on us again! read more

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Had an absolutely superb experience at North Italia on a busy Saturday Night right after the Panthers playoff game. They may not have been able to pull it off, but drowning myself in delicious Italian food helped me recover. North Italia is brand new, shiny, and trendy... and has plopped itself down right in the heart of Greensboro's busiest shopping district, right behind Cheesecake Factory. In fact, i think North Italia and Cheesecake Factory are part of the same restaurant group. We didn't have a reservation, but came later, so it was maybe 15 minute wait for a table. Our server did a great job start to finish, very courteous and kept our drinks filled, also did a good job trying to sell up some things as I'm sure she is taught, but without being annoying. I'll just get one general statement out of the way before diving into specifics. Everything was damn near perfect taste wise. At the same time, the pricing makes that a necessity. We generally felt that the value was only good because it was all delicious. They could give themselves a little more wiggle room if they'd do simple things like make the caesar salad larger, or put more pasta in the bowl. Low cost, high reward. Anyway, we started with the white truffle garlic bread, which is topped with light and fluffy ricotta cheese. Man oh man, it was rich, full of garlic and truffle flavor, and delicious. It would be hard not to order this again. Along with the bread, we ordered a caesar salad to split. The kitchen actually split it for us, a nice gesture, however at the price we would hope for more salad. Once again, taste was phenomenal, from the dressing to the croutons... but very pricey. A little more romaine lettuce and dressing goes a long way. For dinner, I ordered a pasta dish, the spicy rigatoni in vodka sauce. My wife got the chicken parm. She won dinner, because both dishes were basically the same price, however hers was much more substantial even though both were delicious. It was a little disheartening to see just as much pasta in my pasta only dish, as there was as a side on her chicken parm plate. More pasta please. Anyhow, the sauce was spicy, robust, and delicious. I mopped as much of it up as I could. The pasta is made fresh, you can tell by the texture. No dried pasta here. When I did find chunks of italian sausage and pancetta, they delivered nice little flavor bombs with the pasta. Yum. Her chicken parm though, was perfect. Pounded out, well baked, perfect amount of breading, sauce, and cheese. It came with delicious pasta as well, which they did in like a rose cream sauce for her (normally just a parm sauce, but they mixed it with marinara at her request, and it was awesome). So to sum up, we spent a nice chunk of change, but also, everything was just so damn tasty. Had anything been less than, it would have been a let down... but the flavor lived up to the bill. We would come back again, but will just have to space it out. read more

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Another amazing addition to Friendly Center! Hip, modern, and sleek. Fun, tasty, and flavorful all around. The specialty cocktails here have a kick, with some very unique and creative options. I went with the Diavolo cocktail made with mezcal, Calabrian chili, lemon honey, and ginger. Smoky, smooth, and perfectly balanced. For appetizers, the homemade focaccia was one of the best we've ever had. Warm, soft, and absolutely addictive. The arancini melted in your mouth, and the carpaccio app melted even more. The fried capers on top are a perfect bonus. The house specialty bolognese was superb! Silky smooth, velvety sauce with melt in your mouth meat. Amazing! All of their pastas are made in house. The short rib pasta was also super flavorful with fall off the bone meat. The ambiance is hip and modern, with an open kitchen that shows how hard these chefs and cooks are working. Service was excellent all night from start to finish. Not much more you could ask for on a night out. I can't say enough good things about this wonderful addition to Friendly Center, Greensboro, and the Triad as a whole. We'll definitely be visiting often! read more

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Met some friends here while visiting Greensboro for work. The waiter was nice and the restaurant was well decorated but the food was slow. I wouldn't go back. Then it wasn't tasteful and it was lukewarm at best. Reservation was at 6:45 food arrived at table around 8:15. Manager came to say food was on the way but it was another 30 minutes. Asked to speak to manager again and he never came back to the table. read more

North Italia - Braised Short Rib Marsala ribs was overcooked and dry...... execution of this dish failed! - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

This my first visit to North Italia on a Saturday shortly after 4pm. I have purposely waited to visit to give this new restaurant some time to work out the kinks. The restaurant is beautiful, very warm and inviting; had plenty of wait staff standing around seemingly ready to work and several tables were clean and empty, yet the hostess seemed to have a hard time figuring out where to seat us. After finally being seated it took the waitress roughly 8 minutes to make her way to our table. Our waitress, Kelly, was very friendly in her approach but seemed to be more focused on her other larger tables so her attention to a 2-seater was lacking. We placed an appetizer order of calamari, a drink from the bar and a soft drink to start. Surprisingly the calamari arrived hot and fresh before we even got drinks. Note, no appetizer plates so we were eating from the calamari plate. However the calamari and each dipping sauces were DELICIOUS! When the bar drink finally arrived the glass was already sweating a sign it had been sitting at the bar for a while waiting to be picked up. Now on to the main course, we ordered the short rib Marsala and chicken parmigiana. It was odd each entree arrived separately within at least an 8-10 minute window of time. Service timing definitely needs to be improved. Good news, the latter entree, chicken parmigiana, arrived hot and was delicious. The short rib Marsala which arrived first was equally delicious, however, being that nothing on the plate was cooked to order it could have been plated after the chicken parmigiana and both entrees could have arrived together. Overall, it's quite pricey but the food was delicious. However food service timing and wait staff could use a lot of fine tuning. I do recommend and will visit again after they've had some additional time to get things in sync. read more

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Hey family! I want to tell you about my wonderful Tuesday afternoon at North Italia in Friendly Center. I had a nice long weekend and I figured it was best that I checked this place out during the week as I saw from a few reviews they can get very busy. I opted to go for lunch around 1230ish and I figured by that time, the initial lunch rush might be fizzling out. So just to get this out of the way, when I pulled up I was annoyed because there were no parking spaces available. I'm not sure why there are so many To Go spaces but I digress. I parked by Five Guys which wasn't far, literally right across from the restaurant. I was greeted by friendly staff and I sat at the bar. There is very comfortable seating and plenty of chairs. I love that it's very well lit. I hated that there were no purse hooks. That's okay because there were only 2 people at the bar so my purse had its own seat. As it should lol. I was warmly greeted by Kia (forgive me if I misspell her name) and Amber. Both ladies took great care of me and answered my questions about the menu. I started with a cocktail which was the Limoncello Sbagliato. I enjoyed it and it was very reminiscent of a French 75. I was pretty hungry and I wasn't too sure of the portion sizes but I got the Italian meatballs and white truffle garlic bread. The meatballs were tender and topped with fresh basil and paired with creamy polenta. The garlic bread was fresh, buttery, garlicky with a heaping of ricotta. Pro tip, dipping the garlic bread in the sauce was to die for. After I finished. I was full. I thought I would order something else but I'll have to wait until the next time I'm in the area. I did have room for another drink which I opted for Prosecco and I took a bite of the maple glazed bombolini. I knew I wasn't going to finish it. That was an excellent paring. I could also see having coffee with it as well. It reminds me of if a beignet and a fried apple pie had a baby. When I got it, it wasn't as warm as I hoped it would be but I wanted to test the reheat quality and it did not disappoint. Later on that evening I heated it up and it tasted even better. I'm very pleased that I had a pleasant visit and I would love to return again. Being a new restaurant will have some things to work out but above all, I have no complaints. It was mentioned that they do have a Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with speciality cocktails. That might be the move next time. Until then, if you're in the area check it out. read more

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Went here on a random spur of the moment because they finally had a reservation open! They were pretty busy but the servers were great! Once we got seated she came out and went over the menu with us and she went over what vegetarian options they had. Which they had a few to choose from between the starters and the entrees. Between the two of us we ordered the tortellini al pomodoro and a chicken Parmesan, we both loved the tortellini al pomodoro. I didn't try the chicken parmesan. The tortellini was cooked perfectly and the filling was rich and the sauce was delicious. For starters we got the arancini, our waitress described it best, it's essentially a mac and cheese ball, the pesto aioli it came with was fantastic though. We got some drinks too and they were both really good! Just a heads up the bottled water is charged for. I'd definitely go back! Parking I can imagine on a busy day can be hectic, the main lot itself isn't the biggest. The setting is fancy. The ambiance is upscale. Almost like a blend of cheesecake factory and olive garden/bravos. You can see the chefs cooking which is really cool. Everything was made there too! read more

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So happy to see many new restaurants popping up in the Friendly Center. I was super excited to visit North Italia and went for lunch on Friday. The restaurant was bustling and busy but not overly crowded. There's a variation of setting from small tables, bar seatings, and community seatings. The booth seating is one long booth so you're kinda close to your next table but you still have some privacy. There's also an open kitchen concept where you can see directly in if you wish. The food was really good. I got the lasagna soup. The fresh basil really took it over the top and it was great. Very flavorful and well seasoned. The ricotta drop was so good. I got the Strozzapreti for the entree. The chicken was well seasoned and the mushrooms really set it apart. There was a good balance of mushrooms, chicken, and sauce. I really loved the addition of the pine nuts. The Diavolo was a great drink. The Mezcal was perfectly smoked, there was a perfect ratio of spicy and sweet with a citrus kick. Portion sizes were great and I was too full for dessert. I did feel the menu was a tad pricey-I spent about $50 on an appetizer, drink, and entree. They don't currently have the ability to accommodate groups over 8 at this time so keep that in mind if you're looking to make a group reservation. read more

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This definitely a good place to try, I do think the portion sizes are small for the price point , the noodles could have used a lil seasoning in them but overall the flavor and service was good. I would definitely try again read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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This would mark my 3rd visit at North Italia in less then a month! Food is always fresh. Service is extraordinary. I went for lunch for my sister's birthday. The dining area is not full but looks like its going to get busier. We went at two in the afternoon. Reservations are highly recommended since its a new restaurant it can be packed up quickly. We ordered alot on the menu and all shared. Small plates: we tryed the wild shrimp scampi comes with side of toasted bread(tasted fresh not frozen:seafood lovers will love this) Italian meatballs(it tasted okay ) and white truffle garlic bread( this one is going to be one of my favorites its so savory:seasoned with herbs,parmesan and ricotta;sooo tasty I can eat one order myself!!). We ordered Chicken Parmesan Ragatoni (the chicken parmesan is delicous but the pasta can use more seasoning), Parmesan Chicken sandwich( very good comes with either a side salad bed or fries), Sicilian Meatball (soft and good) sliders and Braised short ribs lumache( the pasta can used a lil more seasoning and not much meat came with it)with a side of spicy brocolini( tasted great:cooked good) to share. We tried the bomboloni donuts and it is delicious. Not too sweet and filled with apple fillings. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Newness hasn't worn off. There's still a lot of training happening in the kitchen; timing is off. Ambiance is GREAT! Will have to give it another try. read more

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10/10 experience. The food is insanely good, the service was great, the atmosphere is lively/modern and upscale. So excited to have something like this in Greensboro! We got invited during their soft opening and all the employees were extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend getting the beef carpaccio appetizer it was super delicious and not pictured they have this gingerbread dessert that was out of this world. Can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. I also love the open kitchen concept! Such a gem, we will definitely be coming back. read more

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A couple of prefatory notes: (1) Can we all share a little disdain for the pettiness of CJ M for creating a Yelp account just to leave a one-star review based on not being able to get a reservation for 10 because the restaurant only accommodates tables of 8? What a sh***y thing to do, especially to a new restaurant. (2) My wife and I received a complimentary meal as part of the restaurant's soft opening last weekend in exchange for our feedback. While my time can be leveraged, my honest opinion cannot be bought. REALLY enjoyed the drinks. I had the "You, Me & Capri" -- campari, peach, and sparkling rose wine. Great balance and start to a meal. My wife had the non-alcoholic "Just Peachy," which unlike a lot of N/A drinks was not overly sweet. Later we tried the "Carajillo" -- double espresso, Licor 43, caffe borghetti, and hazelnut on a giant ice block. I was worried it would be too sweet but it had a nice balance and not too boozy. Appetizer was cacio e pepe arancini. The crushed red pepper blend was a nice hit of heat, but not tongue-burning. It balanced the richness of the cheesy risotto ball well. I liked that the order was 6 smaller balls rather than a couple of big balls -- made for easier sharing. Main course for me was the braised short rib lumache. The short rib was tender and juicy and the sauces was rich and creamy. Definitely not a light dish. The menu said the dish had asparagus but I don't recall any. I would have enjoyed that but can't say I missed it. My wife had the breakfast pizza. I have to say this was a bit of a miss for us. The flavors were great and enjoyed the parts of the crust that weren't rendered soggy by the two over easy eggs. Conceptually, putting wet eggs on a pizza crust is just not a good idea. For dessert we enjoyed the seasonal butter cake, which tasted like the winter holidays. Our server recommended it and we're glad she did. The service was great across the board despite the restaurant being packed on a soft opening weekend. Of course, they knew why we were there, so I would expect great service. I hope the staff is able to keep up the level of energy we experienced over the long run. I am looking forward to going back soon to see. read more

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Excellent food and drinks. Good selection . Great service . Also- we enjoyed Sunday Brunch. It's relatively new so a bit slow but we enjoyed the experience read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We were visiting Greensboro and, on the recommendation of our brother, decided to try North Italia. It turned out to be a great choice. We ordered the Calamari, Truffle Garlic Bread, Chicken Parmesan, and Chicken Pesto. The Truffle Garlic Bread was amazing. It was buttery with the perfect amount of spread and flavor--definitely a 'must-have' appetizer. The Chicken Parmesan was also a winner; it was cooked to perfection, flavorful, and the portion size was just right. The pasta tasted fresh, and if you like a rich cheese sauce, you will be extremely happy. The Calamari had good flavor and was cooked well, though I personally missed having tentacles included. It also arrived a little lukewarm, as if it had been sitting ready for a while before being brought to the table. As for the Chicken Pesto, it was heavily overdressed. Even though we both love pesto, it was a bit too much. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. The location was nice and the staff was solid. read more

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Wow, this was wildly disappointing. Our food was massively over salted and it took forever. Our server was clearly clueless and the table beside us complained to the manager so it wasn't just us. We had to ask for waters to be refilled multiple times and when we were clearly bothered our server copped an attitude. To top it all off, there was a 1 inch piece of plastic in my food. This place is way too expensive to be so mediocre. Please, please, please spend your money at a locally owned restaurant instead of this hot mess of an establishment. read more

The food here was delicious! They make everything in house, and you can taste the freshness. It was also fine for my daughter to watch them make pasta from scratch. Inside there is plenty of seating a beautiful bar and lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the nice weather in Greensboro. Our server was amazing, she informed us about the specials in detail and answered all of our questions. I got a salad and salmon was great, but my husband's pizza was some of the best I've had. I will be back. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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I was able to secure a reservation for lunch shortly after the grand opening. Arrived and was unable to find parking in the lot or nearby, so I would be prepared for that if you plan a visit during daytime shopping hours at Friendly. I absolutely loved the ambiance. Light and open, hip vibes yet still warm. For me, the service left something to be desired. It took an inordinate amount of time for the server to appear and she seemed irritated by our presence the entire time. The mocktail and the salad were both excellent, so I enjoyed the meal itself in spite of the service. read more

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