My boyfriend and I visited North Italia on a busy Saturday night and had an amazing time! The staff was friendly and accommodating. Jen and the restaurant manager were phenomenal and answered all our questions! The food was so fresh and delicious. We will absolutely be returning!! I'm so happy Meridian has a great Italian restaurant! read more

Service: Great Food: Generally good, but they tend to get a bit too salty across the board, so eating everything we ordered became a bit too salty. Also, the short rib pasta had very little short rib, which was unfortunate. What we ordered: - soup of the day: creamy chicken - focaccia - chef's board - short rib pasta - spicy rigatoni vodka - hot chocolate (holiday offering) I think for the price point, we have better options in our area that have more balanced flavors. My husband and I were offered a free tiramisu because they wanted to us to switch tables towards the end because they had 11 folks to seat. We didn't mind, we were already almost done anyway, and they were nice about it. read more

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Service is terrible, Very selective with who they are nice to. Will keep it short with you, disregarding questions. Fake smile and will take forever to get to your table. If you are a table of one they don't care for you, if you have a child with you they almost seem so annoyed serving you. Like "done and over with" behavior. Manager very rude. Almost has a sassy judgmental personality where no matter your positive feedback for the food and how pretty it is inside it doesn't overcome the dismissive reaction he gives to you. read more

The restaurant is very cute! It was cold with the doors opening all the time and we weren't even that close to the door. I got the Giardino Stromboli for lunch, and it was just ok. The zucchini chips & dip were good! Service was great and we got refills automatically which I love! This is an expensive place to eat for just ok food though. read more

The best part of our meal was the bread! It truly was amazing focaccia! The atmosphere and service were great as well. However my friend and I both got different pasta dishes as our main and they were both just ok. Nothing special- especially for the price! I personally would not return unless it was to sit on the patio for a drink and some bread perhaps. read more

The food was phenomenal. Honestly the best I've had in a while. The wait staff was amazing as well. I don't think my drink was ever fully empty despite the restaurant being completely filled to the brim with people. Excellent experience. We will be coming again! read more

My girlfriends and I do monthly dinners and North Italia was our pick for the month. I'm kinda happy I waited a few months before checking it out. I know with new restaurants in town, it's the new shiny toy that everyone wants to check out. We did come on a Saturday night so I was anticipating it being kinda busy. We did come at 4 so we did beat the chaos my an hour. We were sat by the kitchen. I love that the kitchen is open for you to see the behind the scenes. Everyone is a busy bee behind that glass plate. It was fun to see everyone working and doing their part. The kitchen staff have such an important roll to make the flow of the restaurant run smoothly. The heart of the restaurant. The venue itself is beautiful. You would have never known that it was previously Twigs. It's bright, fun and prettily decorated. I adore the Christmas decor through out the venue. It was quite festive and added such a fun holiday vibe to the joint. We got some mocktails started. I appreciate that they have a nice mocktail menu for us non drinkers. After checking out the drink menu, I got myself the Just Peachy. Our drinks were dropped off and my drink looked really tasty. It was nicely garnished with some fresh raspberries. After our server finally got to us, we got some food ordered. We wanted to start off with some foccacia bread. For my meal, I ordered the meatballs and grilled asparagus. The foccacia came out first and boooyyyy did that loaf of foccacia look so good. It was perfectly baked to a golden brown and was glistening under the lightening. You can see that it was generously topped with olive oil and seasonings. You get a liberal side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip it in. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar was the perfect pairing for the bread. The bread was warm, crusty of the outside and soft in the middle. The seasonings on top added a flavorful, savory element to the bread. I could have just had that loaf of foccacia for dinner, it was absolutely delicious. Dinner came shortly after we were done enjoying our starter. My meatballs and asparagus looked beautiful and hearty in it's serving dishes. My meatballs were topped with parmesan and basil. The asparagus was grilled and had beautiful char marks on them. They both looked too pretty to eat. The meatballs were savory and rich. I enjoyed the warm ricotta on the bottom. It added such a nice richness to the meatball and marinara. I appreciate that the marinara was not overly seasoned with oregano. The sauce was bright and fresh. The asparagus wasn't overly cooked so it still had a nice bite to them. I believe it was topped with bread crumbs which added a nice crunchy element. The shredded cheese added a nice subtle saltiness. Great savory additions to the asparagus. The venue is just stunning. The vibe of this place is electric with people all over the venue socializing and enjoying their food. Tonight's visit would have been 5 stars but the service failed for me. Our sever was nice but would be gone for long periods of time. I get she was handling a few tables at a time but to be gone for as long as she was, it's just crazy. Asked if we wanted boxes and again took forever to drop off my box. Nothing more disappointing than just sitting there waiting to be tended to. You can't expect to have your guests sit, wait around for you and then expect a decent tip. I did enjoy my meal and look forward to coming back but hopefully service would be up to par the next time around. It would be nice to be able to enjoy the whole experience. read more

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Normally I'm pretty picky about Italian food -- that's our family heritage, so it's usually hard to justify spending top dollar to eat something we could make better at home. And while the price tags at North Italia were still a bit steep ($20-30 for bowls of pasta, $20 for salad if you want protein on it), the food itself was at least very good. It's a better deal if you spring for one of the dinner plates -- $28 for salmon is in line with what you'd pay most places. Mine was delicious. Service was friendly and prompt. Our server knew the menu and made several helpful recommendations. The ambiance was pretty nice. Although there's this giant painting of a girl on a vespa with red, white, and green overlaid on it, which is fine enough I guess... but it was weird they had three of them in a row, taking up a whole wall of the restaurant. Didn't really fit with the upscale look they were going for with the rest of the decor. There might have been tables + chairs inside, but I didn't see any. They had many, many booths though, if you prefer booths. read more

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Everyone in our party of 13 was very happy that we chose North Italia for our special family dinner. Both the food and the service were great! We started with several orders of their White Truffle Garlic Bread. Oh, it's so good! The truffle butter is amazing. My dinner was the Wild Shrimp Scampi and the soup of the day, which was a delicious version of Zuppa Toscana. The only duplicate order was the two who had the Sunday Night Lasagna, and both of them loved it. The rest of us really *tested* the menu. Our guy who cannot have dairy was thrilled that he could get his 'build your own' pizza with a dairy-free crust, and equally thrilled at how tasty it was. I was told that the Margherita, the Pig, and the Fig & Prosciutto pizzas were all also delicious. Our biggest salad fan was super happy with the Little Gem Caesar. One of us substituted vegetable noodles with her Strozzapreti, and was very happy with the result, while another was equally pleased with her order of Trottole Chicken Pesto. I have saved the Roasted Salmon for last. Naturally, it was absolutely delicious. But equally important was the first-class service (which we all got). Our server was Blake. Just as we sat down, one of our party (who is a nurse) was notified that the start of her 12-hour shift had been moved up, and suddenly she had very little time to get dinner. She had ordered the Roast Salmon. Blake was able to get her delicious meal served almost immediately (it seemed to us), in order to accommodate us. We were so appreciative. In general, his service was excellent. He was consistently cheerful and attentive to any requests. If for no other reason than Blake's great service, we would happily return. During the meal, the party who drank the Old Fashioned liked it so much that he ordered a second. And then, also... desserts! I enjoyed the Tiramisu, while several others had the great Gelato (which was especially popular with our 8-year-old). Overall, it was a great experience, in every sense. It's nice for Boise to have such a sophisticated menu, but in an environment that still remains rather informal. Yes, it costs a bit more than the run-of-the-mill local Italian restaurants. But it's certainly worth it. Our take? We will save going there for the special occasions, and then enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! read more

Other than one poorly made aperol spritz- 5 stars. It's a chain, but it definitely not "Olive Garden". Order the truffle garlic bread appetizer. Devour. Wish you had more whenever your pasta shows up. We ordered a "The Pig" pizza (husband gave it a 9 out of 10) and I got the seafood pasta with shrimp & crab. The pasta was a ricotta dumpling and definitely different but not in a bad way. We got a tiramisu to go, and it came in its own little portable bowl- which is actually a nice touch! Definitely will come back and bring friends! It's a modern restaurant with a full view of the kitchen, and comfortable seating. Service was very attentive as well! Great spot for date night. read more

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5 Stars From the moment we walked in with our group of 7, North Italia in Meridian made us feel like VIPs. The managers greeted us warmly and brought us to a comfortable spot near the bar so we wouldn't be in the way while we waited for our table. They took our drink orders right away and genuinely made us feel taken care of from the very start. Once seated, our server Kaleb took over and he was fantastic. He greeted us with a smile and gave a great rundown of the night's specials. Kaleb clearly knows the menu inside and out, and he offered great recommendations tailored to each person's preferences. He struck that perfect balance of professional and friendly. Pro tip: Order the bread dip. Just trust me you won't regret it. I had the Bolognese and can honestly say it was one of the best I've had outside of Italy. Having lived in Rome for a while, I was blown away by how authentic it tasted. Generous portion, too I made it through most of the plate but definitely wanted to savor it all. My wife ordered the veggie noodle pasta but realized she made a mistake on her end. As a matter of personal preference, as she really just wanted actual noodles. The managers stepped in immediately, no hesitation, and brought out a fresh dish with gluten-free noodles instead. That level of service and genuine hospitality is rare and made a huge impression. Kaleb was on top of everything all night, especially our drink orders. When it came time for dessert, he didn't miss a beat. We went with several of his suggestions and by the end of it, we were happily stuffed and ready to roll out the door. From the managers to Kaleb to the overall atmosphere, the service was absolutely top-notch. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming. A flawless experience. North Italia Meridian gets a well-deserved 5 stars from me! We'll definitely be back. read more

North Italia - Bolognese and my wife got her pasta with the vegetable noodles - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

The place has a great vibe when you walk in; open atmosphere, kitchen visible, staff smiling, and things are bustling everywhere. Greeted quickly and at within 5 minutes with a reservation. Our server, Bryn (sp) was over quickly and we ordered drinks. She was friendly and a bit comical, really like that. Ordered calamari which was great, more of a heavier breading than normal but overall very good. Make sure to squeeze the roasted lemon over it, yum! Entrees were ordered and came, by far the most disappointing part of the meal. My wife won the night with tortellini, freshly made pasta, great presentation. My oldest and I ordered chicken parm and it was ok at best. Tough chicken cutlet, and the pasta was out of a box, couldn't believe it! My youngest had a burger off the kids menu and it was on an English muffin, also highly seasoned (that's what we get for ordering American at an Italian joint). Dessert took about 20 minutes, we got the donuts with chocolate sauce, everyone seemed to enjoy those. Ambiance and service were awesome, food reminded me this place is a chain and not much different than Olive Garden. We may stop back to try something else, but won't go out of our way to visit. read more

North Italia - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Had short ribs dip sandwhich, Amazing! Also a Italian grinder that was sooooo good! Drinks and beer are a little pricey ! read more

This is my second location of North Italia! This location is smaller than the one in my home town but it was still very welcoming! We had a group of 11 and were sat quickly. Foo and service were great! read more

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It was my first time going here. I ordered the Caesar salad and it was amazing along with my cocktail. I had the pesto pasta, which was ok. I probably wouldn't order again, but I would definitely return just for the Caesar salad. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Slow learner, or maybe forgiving type that I am, yesterday I gave North Italia its third time at the plate, but now three strikes and they really are OUT. Mai più. In Italian that means never again. In this third experience, I'll assign 1 star and here goes: THE SET UP: For several days last week North Italia was sending ads for free delivery. I decided to take them up on it and give them a third time at bat even though the first two had been strike outs. In the first, a week or two after they opened we attempted to order for curb side pick up (as they advertised was available) knowing they were too busy for us to choose dine in and they were not yet offering delivery. We were thwarted because none of the employees knew the eatery was offering curb side pick up or where it would be picked up given the outside mall location parking lot was distant from the store. I extended rating grace because the eatery was newly opened and this was a training snafu for management to care for. A couple of months later, their second at bat was when we went to dine in, a 3 star rating experience only due to a helpful server and in spite of 2 star food. Now they have been opened several months and II decided to try again, this time to have North Italia food delivered and take them up on the free delivery after confirming that they delivered to my address roughly 5 1/2 miles away. THE EATS CHOICES: I am a pretty, ummm, well-seasoned home cook and I know some food does not transport well by car from a working kitchen (I once worked in this industry) to a home so I did my part as wise consumer to choose dishes that hold up for delivery. As a meal to be shared by two, I chose one braised dish of Marsala short ribs served with polenta, one (no wilt-able greens) seasonal salad made with hard veg like Brussels spouts, cauliflower and squash, and one starter, arancini, which was the only item of our dine in that we would repeat. (Living with an Italian for all these decades, I also know how to reheat them.) THE TIMING: I placed my order (logging into my account on their on-line platform) several hours in advance and specified a late afternoon delivery time, aka "linner" for us. These are typically less busy times for kitchens and delivery drivers and the chance of getting hot, freshly made food is better. THE COST: The bill for those 3 items before tax was $66. With the restaurant's service fee ($6.60 and not disclosed until the billing) and tax ($4.36) and the $12 gratuity I added for the driver the bill was just shy of $90. Just ten'ish bucks under $100. This is why I almost never order food for delivery. Had this not been a "no delivery fee" day, it would have been pushing $100. THE SCREW-UP: The order was immediately confirmed by North Italia as received. Then soon after, a text saying the order had been transmitted to the Meridian store's kitchen to be made to be delivered at the specified time. All good. Then about 1 hr + 15 min before the delivery time, I received by text a notice from North Italia that they had cancelled the order with no explanation but apology "for any inconvenience". ARRRGGGHHH. OK then...plan B, I was going to need to cook at home. THE LATER EXCU...EXPLANATION: When I checked email, as I was pulling up a NYT Cooking recipe to use for dinner, I found the following mail from North Italia. The need for order cancellation turns out to be the good ol' "issue" of communication failure between the online order system to the in-store system with the in store system apparently not working properly. (Gee. A surprise. Not.) See below. Don't you think they could have known that several hours earlier instead of about an hour before delivery? Dear Michele, The ordering system was not able to transmit an order (#XXXXXX) scheduled for today. There was an issue communicating the order to the in-store system. That means: This order has NOT been sent to the store in the usual manner... The store has been notified of the order details through a backup system but the system has not received confirmation that your order was received. Please call the store at 12085677585 to confirm.... Please accept our apologies for this inconvenience. The technical team will be investigating what happened to this order. Order Details Location: Meridian, ID Order ID: #XXXXXX THE QUESTION: Cheesecake Factory owns this North Italia chain. They have lots of experience with systems to support their businesses. Is the problem lack of attention at the Meridian store? read more

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I have been to North Italia twice now, once in June when they opened and now today in December. Both times were fine, but I'm very concerned about the knowledge of their employees and their health practices. So, back in June my family went to try them out. I got the spicy vodka pasta (gluten free) and my dad got one of their gluten free pizzas. The pasta was excellent, it had a wonderful taste and the noddles were cooked well. We were informed by a manager that the pasta and their GF pizza dough were made in house. We then tried said pizza, and it was extremely wet in the center. Like, sopping wet. The crust seemed undercooked yet burnt at the same time, and upon picking up a slice it ripped (see image). We told another manager, who promptly told us that neither the GF pizza crust nor the pasta were made in house. Conflicting information from two managers is not something I like to see at a restaurant. If they don't know their own food, then I'm not sure you can expect their employees to know anything either. I haven't been back until today, when my team at work went there for lunch. The service was slow, but they were also a bit busy so it's fine. It looks like their changed their GF pizza crust as well, so I think the soggy pizza problem should be solved! We got a few appetizers, and their charcuterie board was great (I'd get it again if not for something I'll mention later). I got the spicy vodka pasta again, and it was just as good as I remember. Now. The gripe I had with the managers not knowing whether or not they make their gluten free dough and pasta in house would have only caused me to knock off a star. I like the food after all. But I genuinely think there's a health code violation going on in their kitchen. My boss got a salad. As he was eating, he discovered two slices of pear with the barcode sticker still on them. This means that at best, the kitchen simply overlooked a sticker while cutting up fruit, and at worst, they didn't wash their fruit before cutting it and serving it to customers. I know these stickers are food safe, but that doesn't mean you should be ingesting them. Washing fruits and vegetables is also basic food safety, so I'm very concerned in either scenario. Also, for the price you pay, you really shouldn't be getting tags on your food. I'm hoping this is a one-off, but I don't think I'll be coming back any time soon. read more

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We tried the same place in Dallas and they were amazing but this place not really. Our server was really nice and fun but unfortunately very forgetful! We had to keep reminding her several times. Such as when she just took my husband's order and then mine. She immediately forgot she took his order already. I had to keep reminding her about the fan to keep the bugs away. And when she asked does my husband want more refills for coffee. She completely forgot and she finally remembered after couple times walking back and forth. We also waited for 45 minutes just for our main food to come out. I'm glad the coffee and hash potatoes came out right away but we did wait for our food for a long time meanwhile I saw other tables got their already (and they sat later than us) The food I got was okay, I added the smoked salmon in it, and at first I asked was it raw smoked salmon and she said yes and probably 20 later she asked how I want my salmon cooked. I got confused. Anyways I got cooked smoke salmon and it didn't taste good. The pasta tasted watery!! My husband really liked his, perfect spice and everything tasted good! The whole place was filled with flies so if you don't want bugs around you should sit inside. read more

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Worst Caesar salad I've ever had. Took extremely long to make. The only nice thing was the focaccia and the patio.

Had a very lovely experience here! I was visiting the area for a work trip and came for lunch. I was seated right away and ordered the bolognese pasta which was excellent and quite filling. My server was very attentive and friendly and she even went the extra mile to give me a written list (!) of coffee shop recommendations after I mentioned I was planning to find a spot to do some work. Highly recommend for the service and food. read more

North Italia - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Overall, it is good food. We have many other choices that are more authentic and Boise I believe.. The ambience was very loud hard to talk and hear each other. read more

Ignore the haters. Many of the poor reviews come from people not used to an upscale atmosphere and menu pricing in Idaho, but the truth is North Italia in Meridian lives up to the experience and quality you'd expect from their locations in other states. The vibe inside is modern, lively, and polished. The bar is outstanding, always hustling, turning out great cocktails, and offering an impressive red wine list by the glass (the D2 and the Super Tuscan are highlights). The food is where North Italia really shines. The Crispy Eggplant Parmesan is a standout--easily worthy of being an entrée on its own, especially with that spicy vodka sauce that's absolute perfection. The Italian Meatballs are another must-have starter. For mains, the Tortelloni and the Lasagna are both knockouts, rich and satisfying with layers of flavor that beat out almost anything else you'll find locally. Dessert seals the deal. I love their sorbetto for something light, but the tiramisu and other sweets never disappoint. Bottom line: North Italia delivers a consistently excellent dining experience, from the drinks to the apps to the entrées and dessert. This is hands-down the best meal in The Village and arguably the best restaurant in all of Meridian. read more

This was our first visit, and overall we were both very pleased. We sat on the patio (great for people watching), the waiter was great. He took our drink orders first to give us time to look at the menu. We each had a beer, so can't speak for the cocktails, bur they looked quite good. Once we were ready to oder our meals hee asked if we had any questions, which my wife did have. He explained her dish well. I knew what I wanted, but he did ask how I wanted the salmon cooked which was nice. My wife ordered the "Yellowtail Crudo" from the smaller dishes, I orderd the "Roasted Salmon", which was cooked exactly how I like it. I did order dessert, which I seldom do, but ordered the "Bombolini", which turned out to be very tasty. We'll be back for sure. (BTW, the patio is well behaved dog friendly) read more

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North Italia is one of my all-time favorite spots absolutely fantastic from start to finish! The atmosphere is modern, warm, and perfect for anything from a casual dinner to a special night out. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and full of flavor the pasta is especially amazing, perfectly cooked and so deliciously fresh. The staff deserves a huge shoutout too friendly, attentive, and truly knowledgeable about the menu, which made our experience even better. Service was timely without feeling rushed, and they were great with recommendations. read more

The drinks and appetizers were exceptional! And our service was very good as well, the only reason I would say this place didn't get a 5 star was because It felt like the food was very oil heavy. But other than that I would definitely recommend!! read more

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This place is amazing, the decor is beautifully done with a big patio and indoor/outdoor bar. The menu is so unique and the service was great! Will definitely be back, the salmon and cacio e pepe martini are so good!! Only thing I could recommend from a design perspective is to add some hidden sound panels inside to absorb some of the noise off the hard surfaces. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

I got to try this restaurant at a VIP night and it was delicious!! Due to it being a new restaurant the food did take a while to come out but it was worth the wait! We tried a variety of appetizers and entrees. The calamari, arancini, and chefs board were some of our favorites! For entrees the scallops and chicken pesto pasta were delicious! We are also obsessed with their affogato dessert. I would come here just to have dessert again. They have an amazing location in the village and have both indoor and outdoor options. read more

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The food was amazing, the decor, the ambience and music. Our server was Jazz. She was just unbelievable with a lovely smile.. everything was on point but jazz took it over the edge to make our experience memorable. Highly recommend for a date night or a family supper.! Molto bene! We had the carpaccio and the truffle garlic bread was just unbelievable, they both were . For entrées we both had the lasagna Bianca. We had the tiramisu for dessert which was spectacular.! read more

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My husband and I made last minute changes in our dinner plans so we decided to come check out this place since we've been wanting to go for a while. We were seated immediately and greeted right away. Our server was Julie and she was AMAZING! We were able to take our time with everything, our food was coursed out perfectly and the food and drinks were very tasty. The restaurant is beautiful! Very open and very well built. My husband and I have worked in restaurants for years and enjoyed watching the team on the expo line through the window and loved how beautiful and clean the kitchen was! We will definitely be back! read more

Let's just start by saying that this 4 star review is solely based on the chicken Parmesan dish. It was okay, don't get me wrong but honestly I would never order again. When I first cut the chicken, I noticed it was pinkish. I turned to my husband and he said usually chicken Parmesan dishes are that way because if it's not a bit pinkish it will be dry! I think it grossed me out a bit but only because I recently started eating chicken after 14 years of being a vegetarian. Putting this dish aside, I'd say that the service was phenomenal. The waiter that was helping us was explaining every single detail. He was so so friendly and always checking in on us. Ambiance: truly the ambiance is a vibe. I love the open floor plan and I love seeing the kitchen. It just made it feel so nice. The beautiful flowers at the table and candles truly topped it off! Dessert: OH MY GOODNESS! I ordered the brownie brookie sundae(sorry I don't remember the name). So so good! My daughter got to put her toppings on it and it was presented to nicely! I really enjoyed it! (: thank you for a great experience and we cannot wait to be back!(: read more

North Italia - Menu - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

A little pricy for apps and mains seem well priced. Food is delish and we've had amazing service both times we've been. The beach is amazing - specially the eggplant parm app! They also make a mean aperol spritz! read more

Tried North Italia for the first time. In its defense, it's new. So patience is warranted. The Good: Nice space. They've opened it up nicely, seating is comfortable, they have a lot of outdoor seating. On a hot day like today not so useful. Hopefully the heaters will make it work for winter. Nice cocktails. You can see from the menu below they have many Italian style aperitifs. Pizza was quite good. Naples style. Very soft crust but good. Highlight of the meal for sure. Management was very responsive. The Bad: Pasta was badly overcooked. Dense and chewy. And Bolognese sauce lacked flavor. Queried our neighbors as well. The one gal barely touched the chicken parm. It was dry and pasta side overcooked. The other gal didn't finish her pasta dish as it too was overcooked and bland. Management quickly comped the dishes. And threw in a free dessert. The dessert itself was just ok (Brownie fine, gelato fine, weird strip of what appeared to be brownie batter). But appreciated management's quick comp. They did the same for the folks next to us. This first experience a definite miss. Will likely go back for pizza, salad, and cocktails. read more

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Tried this place a few weeks ago and enjoyed it very much. It's got both a young, hip vibe and a welcoming family feel. My husband, born and raised in New York, said that his Chicken Parmesan was the best he's had in the western U.S. read more

I had very high hopes for this restaurant, I was a huge fan of Twigs Minibar & Bistro before North Italia took over. My friend and I agree that this restaurant looks like a deli/buffet. Twigs was so beautiful and to see her gutted out like this was so sad. Two good things about this restaurant was the cocktails and the service. The Ciao Bella drink was excellent. My friend and I ordered the Ricotta Cavatelli, and I'm not even kidding it tasted like butter noodles. Incredibly bland and oily. We aren't the type of people to send back a meal, but we did. Service was kind and understanding. We traded it for the Bolognese. The bolognese was super underwhelming. If I ever go back it'll be for the bar. read more

North Italia - Ciao, Bella - Italian Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

My sister surprised me with reservations at North Italia for brunch over the weekend. It was so cute!! I loved this place!! We opted to sit outside since it was pretty & their patio is beautiful. The flies were a little annoying but we were able to get a little fan for the flies which helped a lot. I ordered an espresso martini & my sister ordered a mimosa. My boyfriend ordered a latte & her boyfriend ordered coffee. All were delicious! We started out with Italian meatballs and white truffle garlic bread. WOW! The garlic bread was mind-blowing! I'm still dreaming about these little squares of goodness. Everyone loved the meatballs as well, noted that they had amazing flavor infused in the actual meatball, which is hard to accomplish. For meals, I shared the breakfast carbonara pasta with my sister. They were able to separate this into two bowls for us, which was really nice. I loved this meal! The pasta was cooked to perfection, I loved the sauce with the egg. The egg was more of a hardboiled egg, instead of a poached egg, which the menu mentions. But I didn't mind the egg being hardboiled either, honestly. My boyfriend ordered the americano breakfast & my sisters boyfriend ordered the same. One with scrambled eggs and one with over medium eggs. We also were able to get a side/half order of Strawberries and cream French toast to try! The syrup on this was amazing! We ordered a side of the crispy hash potatoes. These have some spice to them! I love how different these are, but wished they were a little less spicy for me to actually eat. Everyone else loved them though. They gave us a free dessert for my birthday. We ordered the Bombolini to go. They didn't heat up as well as I wished they would have! I cannot wait to go back here for dinner! read more

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We visited North Italia on opening night and were seriously impressed -- it was all hands on deck, and everything came out fast, fresh, and full of flavor. The scampi was perfectly balanced, the truffle bread was rich and delicious, and the energy in the room made it a really exciting experience. We were so impressed, we came back again just a few days later. Unfortunately, our second visit didn't live up to that same magic. The scampi was overly salty, the truffle bread lacked the same flavor and texture, and the pasta under the chicken Parmesan was gummy and undercooked -- even after I sent it back, it came out the same. At that point, I didn't feel like saying anything else. Service was noticeably slower too. On opening night, apps hit the table in 5-10 minutes. This time, it was closer to 25-30. The kitchen just didn't seem as tight. Also, if you're tempted by the zucchini -- I'd skip it. Mostly burnt batter with barely any vegetable inside. A thicker cut might fix that. I'm hoping this was just an off night because we really loved our first experience. If you're coming in for the first time and don't feel blown away, this could be why -- consistency might be something they're still working through. read more

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My daughter took me there for my birthday and we had a great time! I had the Heirloom Beet Salad ($16), with chicken ($7). My daughter had the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka ($23), and we shared the White Truffle Garlic Bread ($16). The food was good though pricey, servings were generous and our service was excellent. It certainly didn't feel like a "chain". read more

I am honestly surprised by the low ratings this place gets. Tough crowd for sure. Yes, it is a chain and yes, the menu is built for a broad audience, but compared to most of what you will find in The Village this is a cut above. The food here is consistently fresh, well seasoned, and thoughtfully put together. It is far from a 3 star experience in my book. We started with the Heirloom Tomato and Burrata and the Little Gem Caesar. Both dishes were incredibly fresh and vibrant, crisp vegetables, bright flavors, and balanced seasoning. Easily some of the best starters I have had in the area. For mains, the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka hit all the right notes with just enough kick, savory sausage, and crispy pancetta to round it out. The Tortelloni al Pomodoro was simple but executed beautifully, delicate pasta, fresh tomato sauce, and just the right touch of butter and basil. Beyond the food, the service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance struck the right balance as well, lively and energetic but still comfortable enough to enjoy a long dinner. North Italia is not pretending to be a family run trattoria straight out of Tuscany. It is polished, approachable Italian that actually delivers on flavor, consistency, and experience, which is more than I can say for many restaurants nearby. When I am out in Eagle this will definitely be a go to spot. read more

Not one to leave bad reviews but service, cocktails and food was not what we expected. Too loud to even carry on a conversation. I was expecting a lot better. I'm sorry. read more

Place used to be great. First tried it in Franklin TN and was excited for it to come to Meridian. Went there a few times since opened and great. Went there again recently and they were out of so many food options, the waitress had a list of 10-15+ things they were out of including chicken. How is a restaurant of this capacity out of chicken of all things?? Super slow service, a dinner that should have taken 1-1.5 hours, turned into being at the restaurant for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Super disappointing. read more