I want to start off by saying the hostess was really what made my experience fantastic! I originally wanted to go here for a dating event, but unfortunately it was sold out so I asked the hostess if I could sit around the area the dating event was located at and she asked me if I wanted to sit with them, I opted not to, but it was still a nice gesture. The server gave great recommendations, especially when we were in between different menu items. We were also so grateful that they were able to put certain items of the dish on the side depended upon our preferences. Unfortunately, there was a girl who walked by who was very sick and we had to endure the experience, but management asked if we wanted to be reseated which we appreciated. The food here is always so amazing especially if you're a gluten-free girl the gluten-free noodles pair very well with the pastas in my opinion. Lastly, right now they have a banana butter cake and that is probably the best thing on their dessert menu! So tasty, just the right amount of banana and crispy on the outside! read more

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Ambiance: beautiful patio space with greenery. The street is a little busy but I feel like it's not distracting with the noise or anything from the cars Parking: they have a free valet service since they have a small lot. Very convenient and the valet gentleman was so nice. Service: prompt and helpful service. Good recommendations from the waitress Food: excellent. Rarely do I eat food so good that I'll think about the meal in the future but I'm going to be thinking about this tiramisu and the little crunchy chocolates on top. I also had the strozzapreti on the waitress's suggestion with a reisling and I was very happy with the pasta. I'll be honest that I missed lunch today so I came to EAT and the strozzapreti was the perfect size for my big appetite. The only con I found was that my wine glass was actually a little dirty, and I am notoriously bad at telling wait staff about stuff like that because if it's not egregious then I prefer to just deal with it, but I'm sure they would have been happy to get me another glass. read more

North Italia - Tiramisu in a little glass bowl with crunchy chocolate spheres on top - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We ordered two pastas, one salad, and one garlic bread. The heirloom beet & chicken salad was very good, the amount of chicken was generous, and the beets were a little sweet, combined well with their red wine vinaigrette. The white truffle garlic bread was my favorite dish , so garlicy and the bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, so good. For the pasta, we liked the flavor of both pasta, especially trottole chicken pesto, the pesto was so good! But the only downside of the those two dishes was they were not al dente, the pasta itself was too soft, it should be cooked firm to the bit, offering slight resistance in the center. Other than that, overall we had good time and will be back to try their pizza. read more

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This is probably my favorite restaurant chain, because it doesn't seem like a chain at all, and it's good in every city ! Their homemade pasta is incredible and my three favorite dishes are: the chicken Parmesan, which they serve next to pasta Alfredo sauce. I even ask them to switch out the Alfredo for their caccio Pepe sauce because it's also top tier ! My third favorite dish there is the spicy vodka rigatoni. Additionally, their pizza is delicious and I personally love the margarita pizza. The wine I recommend is the Iconoclast read more

North Italia - Chicks - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Visited this place based on the great reviews on Yelp for this place while staying in Tempe and really disappointed I did. I didn't even take a picture but I had the seared scallops with corn risotto and let me say it was a disappointment. The scallops were good but only got 3 on my plate. Then for the risotto it was more like corn and what tasted like peas more so than risotto and probably one of the worst risottos I've tried. The server was good and engaging and helpful. Other than this the food was way below what others are rating this restaurant. As for the ambiance it's a cool upbeat and very casual but nice atmosphere. I wouldn't come back. read more

Little did I know that North Italia is a restaurant chain but on the higher class. One way you can tell right away North Italia is one of the few chain restaurants which offer free valet parking (tips optional) The restaurant ambiance inside and out is the bomb and dinning here for sure makes you feel special, imho. Food and drinks are great and the service is always friendly! Bon Appetit. read more

North Italia - Dining room - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We've been to North Italia near the ASU Campus and decided to hit the Scottsdale location. Loved both! Service, food and ambiance are identical and amazing! It's my humble opinion that you can't go wrong with North. Great as a date night destination, a business dinner or hanging with some friends. On a scale of 1 - 10, if you haven't been, go! Oh, and get the garlic whipped butter bread app....you won't regret it ;) read more

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We visited another time for my husbands birthday. The atmosphere is incredible, the outside patio is beautiful. The servers are so friendly, the food is delish! The pasta is handmade, the sauces are cooked to perfection. They get their bread delivered from a local bakery which is rustic and supportive of our community. If you go, you have got to get the white truffle garlic bread. You're welcome. The bread is so light, airy and still holds an amazing crunch factor. Their truffle butter is whipped and light and so flavorful. My husband loved their bolognese, and their spicy vodka rigatoni was delicious. Our son of course ordered the pepperoni pizza, not on the menu but definitely something they're able to accommodate for kids. The crust on the pizza is so delicious! During our visit, since it was my husband's birthday, we were so pleased to have a dessert delivered to our table with a candle to sing! (You don't have to sing, they won't hang around and sing to you which some people prefer. We don't mind either way, but it is nice that it's not a tradition or anything especially because our son hates being sang to on his birthday. We love this restaurant and can't wait to visit again! A true keeper! read more

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A cute date night spot when you're in the mood for Italian. The inside is pretty open and spacious, you can see the kitchen area from wherever you are sitting and they have a patio as well. First time visiting any location and the food was good, the scampi was my favorite out of everything we got but the food didn't wow me to the point of wanting to return. The service was great though! read more

North Italia - Tortelloni Al Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I LOVE North! One of my FAVORITE Italian spots ever!! I literally crave it at least once a week, like it's actually a problem I'm obsessed with their pesto pasta and the spicy rigatoni... both are sooo flavorful and always hit. They have the right amount of cream And don't even get me started on the hot honey pizza TO. DIE. FOR. The calamari is also my go-to appetizer, it never misses. Staff is always super nice and on top of everything, which just makes the whole experience even better. The ambiance is cute inside and open kitchen consept. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Only thing is you do have to valet your car, but you can usually find parking nearby if you don't want to. 10/10 every single time. read more

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Delicious Italian Night Out! The White Truffle Garlic Bread hit the spot! It's definitely a must try when you come to North Italia. For my entrée I ordered Chicken Parmesan with parmesan rigatoni, pretty big portions. Pleasant and inviting atmosphere with plenty of seating indoor or outdoor. Our server Juan G. Was amazing! Very attentive and efficient. I highly recommend for a fantastic Italian meal! read more

North Italia - White Truffle Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Restaurant itself is pretty quaint so a lot of the tables are scoops to each other. The restroom is inside but outside of the main building which was interesting. Food and Drinks!!! Pizza and appetizer platter is a must. I also got a Pina No Lada mocktail 10/10! Good for a date night but also great for just a weekday dinner. read more

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North Italia maintains a sleek, modern dining experience with the utmost quality control. No matter the location, I have been impressed with their dishes, their service, and their atmosphere. For myself, I ordered: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka: a fantastic pasta dish that seamlessly blends cheesiness with the tartness of probably tomato(?) as well as a very mild spice kick that can be tolerated by anyone. Roman Holiday (cocktail): a sweet, light alcoholic beverage Gelato: creamy, has consistency more of ice cream, got a caramel-like flavor that rounded out my pleasant experience Overall, a great restaurant to bring family or events. I will say, for this specific location, its parking is absolutely horrendous! Valet is a must, and I'm not really sure how much available parking they have...it doesn't look like much. read more

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Great weekday lunch special! The arancini were perfectly crispy, and the sauce was delicious on both them and the meatballs. Ravioli was interesting with very thin pasta sheets, didn't feel like it soaked up the sauce well and was a tad watery. Overall decent food for the prices. Nice patio seating to dine al fresco and people watch. read more

North Italia - Arancini and Italian Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I was a bit skeptical when it came to visiting North Italia since I'm not really a huge fan of chain restaurants or restaurants that feel like chains lol. But, they provided a stellar experience from start to finish!! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. :) Our server (who's name I wasn't able to catch) was so wonderful!! He was so helpful in providing recommendations when it came to appetizers, pastas, and wines. I ordered their chicken pesto pasta and it was SOOOO good. I kept thinking about it when I was headed back home to California and even tried replicating it when I got back lol. There's something about those crispy capers paired with crunchy pine nuts that made that pasta so good! Special mention for the fun pasta shape too lol. It was perfectly al dente and the sauce itself was amazing too. My other favorite item was the cacio e pepe arancini! I've never had arancini prior to this, but I'll definitely be looking out for it whenever I'm out for Italian food. They provide a great yet slightly casual vibe; perfect for a date night or just a delicious dinner! :) read more

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Great Italian food on a Friday night? Check out North Italia! They definitely get busy, so reservations are definitely recommended. This particular location has valet parking, but the lot is pretty small so plan accordingly. Their pizzas are great, their lasagna is really good too. Their tiramisu is also really great! The staff were all really nice. Katja was our lovely tall brunette server and was wonderful. She took great care of us and made some great food suggestions as well. I'd definitely go back for both the food and the great sever! read more

North Italia - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

All around a very enjoyable experience. The restaurant is designed like a large barn house with a high ceiling, many windows, and nice decor. There are many different seating options for any occasion including a large open space of tables, booths, a bar, and a patio. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was very good. The kale salad was light, flavorful, and an immaculate ratio of components. The spicy vodka rigatoni was well executed and the noodles were a great level of al dente. The scallops were delicious, although I would have cared for a little less butter and didn't feel the bacon was necessary with the crispy onions. Overall, had a wonderful time dining here. read more

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I had an amazing dinner here! We started off with the grilled bread & good olive oil and the glazed chioggia beets, which were both absolutely delicious. Next, I had the ricotta cavatelli. The lemon flavor made the dish wonderful. Loved the cavatelli and the tiger shrimp and lump crab was generous. Lastly, I had a share of the bombolini, which was served warm and was yummy! Our server was very good. Parking is valet only. They also have a nice size patio, but we opted for inside as it was a rather warm evening. read more

North Italia - Ricotta Cavatelli Pasta - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I absolutely love this place! North Italia in Arcadia has become one of my go-to spots when I'm craving pasta. I could probably eat their Spicy Vodka Pasta every single day. It's rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. The service is always top-notch. The servers are friendly, attentive, and consistent every time I visit. The location is super cute, tucked into a charming area that feels lively but not too busy. If you get the chance, definitely sit on the patio! It's the perfect spot when the weather is nice. Relaxed and great for people-watching. Yes, it's a little pricey for pasta, but honestly, it's so worth it for the quality (they make their pasta in house), vibe, and overall experience! read more

Casual vibe Italian themed restaurant with good service, value. We love the plate as well as the squid ink. Meatballs and other happy hour treats are all great for the price read more

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We were celebrating the graduation of a friend who graduated from firefighting Academy and we had a reservation here early in the evening at 5:30 PM. Everyone was very gracious when we arrived and we were seated very quickly. The server was super attentive with drinks and such, and took our orders. It took an extremely long time for our orders to come out, the manager came over and brought us bread and dipping oil to tide us over. When the meals arrived, everything was very tasty, however, two of the meals were served lukewarm at best. The server apologized and she did comp those two meals, but the kids were super hungry and ate it anyway. My husband and I shared a margarita pizza and the salad and both were fabulous. I believe the Parmesan fairy dust. They sprinkle on the crust just makes it taste exceptional, so definitely consider the pizza if you come here. I will say, I found it difficult to find a meal that fit within my health restrictions, if you look at their nutritional PDF, the calorie count is very high as well as high sodium and almost everything. So just be aware of that. The lowest calorie entree on the menu is the Branzino- and how you had an Italian restaurant see you can't expect it to be healthy right? This place is super popular and by the time we were finished at 7:30 PM, the entire entryway was packed with people as well as the valet cars were out into the street. My own personal opinion is that the reason the meals take so long is they have a very healthy Digital ordering program happening and they're doing everything from the same location. There is an entire area right in the front of the dining room that is packed with bags awaiting pick up. It seems if they separated out this business a bit and perhaps had a dedicated team simply working on those orders, the meals in the restaurant could be prioritized. I'm no restaurant expert, but watching it for two hours Really seem to indicate that's part of the problem. The staff were super friendly and we would definitely be back on perhaps a weekday lunch where it isn't so busy read more

North Italia - Margarita pizza and salad ($10.50/ $20) - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I really love North, it's a great place for a special occasion as it is a little pricey. The atmosphere is relaxing and open - and the service is always great. I have ordered so many things here: The Farm Salad, the Pig Pizza and the Bolognese are usually my staple orders (they are all amazing), but tonight I got the short ribs. It was very rich and very good! The meat was super tender and the risotto was buttery and the snap peas gave a needed texture and brightness. Now the hard part - I used to literally come here for the Julietta cocktail which they don't have anymore. They made me something similar that was also really good but not quite as good as the original which is a bummer. I also tried the Caio Bella and I personally didn't like it much. read more

North Italia - Julietta - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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popped in to try the festive cocktails - the naughty list (tasted like a liquid thin mint!) and santa's nightcap which was served with a pistachio cookie! enjoyed the patio and the complimentary valet parking. read more

North Italia - Santa's Night Cap - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've visited several locations and can say their food is consistently delicious! On my most recent visit, I tried their Italian Farm Salad--it was very good. The service, as always, was excellent, and the restaurant itself is clean, welcoming, and beautifully decorated. This location is smaller, so they offer valet parking, which is a nice. Overall, another great experience! read more

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The restaurant was so bright and clean yet cozy and modern Service was attentive and excellent. All the food was great. And I will come back for sure. read more

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First time here and food was amazing, but unfortunately, our customer service experience was not ideal. The waitress attended to our table only once or twice throughout our entire meal. We experienced significant wait times, around 20 minutes for our drink order and an additional 20 minutes for our food order. At the end of our meal, our waitress was nowhere to be found, and we had to request our check from the hostess. I'm disappointed because I had seen many positive recommendations on TikTok and from others who had great experiences at this establishment. This was not the case for my family and me. As someone who works in the service industry, I understand the importance of excellent service and would never expect guests to wait that long or make them feel unwelcome. read more

Went to North for an event and it didn't disappoint. Making the reservation was easy, even for up to 14 people. No deposit required or separate menu, it was a really seamless experience. Day of I added more people, but no issues. Food was outstanding and came out quick. Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks. Was a great atmosphere inside, not too loud and plenty of space. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend for big groups! read more

My boyfriend and I had dinner here last Friday night. We sat on the patio. Very nice atmosphere. Emma was our waitress. She was amazing! Very upbeat personality and attentive. We ended up sending the calamari back because it was very chewy. I had the cavatelli which was amazing and my boyfriend had the chicken parmesan. The chicken was very dry and we sent that back as well. The manager Jarrod came to the table and personally apologized. That's when we learned that they cook the chicken in the fryer (good to know) He took that off our bill. We shared the tiramisu for dessert which was also awesome. Overall a good experience and I will be going back again. read more

Great place, great food. White Truffle garlic bread - Foccacia bread on top of cheese crisps, topped with ricotta cheese and garlic. Beef Carpaccio - really good Calamari Fritti - really good and the batter reminded me of Vietnamese fried bananas batter. squid ink Tonnarelli - loved the black squid ink pasta. Al dente and it's got a little mild spicy kick - highly recommended Crushed meatball Ragu - surprisingly good. Loved the bucatini - highly recommended Bolognese w/ pappardelle - I prefer the Squid Ink Tonnarelli and crushed meatball ragu. Spicy broccolini - Al dente and yummy Sweet corn and Fontina Polenta - not bad but I had better in South San Francisco Tiramisu- yummy read more

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Really impressed with the takeout from North. Super easy to walk in and grab your order. Everything stayed warm on the drive home. Really big portions too which was great to see. Got a few different items so everyone could try a few different things. Everything was delicious! read more

North Italia - Takeout - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Well... we really like North Italia. We love that they make fresh pasta on site. But! This last time was a huge disappointment . More about the employees than the food. We came on a Sunday at 2:00pm which was a slow time. Two employees were chatting and evidently did not have the job title of seating hostess. They completely ignored us and did not even acknowledge us or go get the hostess. After like 3 minutes which is actually a long time when they were literally 10 feet in front of us. We had to "interrupt" them and ask to be seated. After we were seated for like 10 minutes we had to "ask" for a waitress. After we got the initial drink order we had to "ask" to place our food order. After 3 out of 4 dishes arrived and 10 mor minutes we had to "ask" where the rest of the food was. Need I go on? NO ONE was on the ball at all. Every step of the process we had to get up and "find" someone to DO THEIR JOB. And like I said it was slow !! There were only maybe 4 other tables occupied. Really disappointed. read more

They have a few Handicap parking spots right at the front door. The parking lot is tight and tiny. They have valet parking at dinner and it's free just a tip. We had a party of 6 for restaurant week. The service is top notch. Very clean restaurant with inside and outside seating. They have a open kitchen. We all had the $55 restaurant week specials. We all had something different and everyone kept bragging how wonderful the food was. I started with the shrimp scampi and they were hugh and so fresh. I ate every bite before I even took a picture it was that great. Then I had the short rib and omg it melted in your mouth. Everyone at the table loved what they had. Then ended dinner with the hazelnut torte. This was the only item that I was not crazy about. The Gelato was almost melted even though we got it on the side. So this is my only complaint. I will try a different dessert next time. I will most definitely be back. That's for such a great dinner. read more

North Italia - Hazelnut torte - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow! Flavors to die for. There are a number of Italian restaurants in Phoenix but this one should always be in the top three for tasty dishes. We had a reservation for five on a Monday evening at 6:15 pm and when we arrived the place was very busy with only a couple of empty tables. We were seated immediately and we were able to order drinks and appetizers as well. We ordered bread with "good" olive oil and glazed beets for the table. They were excellent. I ordered the squid ink tonnarelli which was mouth-wateringly wonderful. Last time I ate squid ink pasta was in Venice, Italy. This was much better. We had some very nice wine, Iconoclast cab and finished the meal with bombolini, also an excellent choice. The whole dining experience was a collection of positive superlatives. The parking lot is valet-only but the valets were fast and that made our experience even better. Our waitress/person was knowledgeable and helpful and our food arrived just when it should have done. The restaurant had a trendy feel to it even though there were a number of family groups there. It also looks like a place where a first date is often taken. There is a nice bar with a tv, if you just want to chill. I will definitely be back. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely amazing service and our waitress had the best recommendations for every question we had! The wine she chose was the perfect amount of sweet for me, and mild for my partner which we appreciated. Appetizers we got were the mussels and calamari and both were so flavorful and good! The seared scallops and pasta had the perfect amount of flavor, texture and goodness, I just couldn't get enough! The ambience is nice and inside is so refreshing and beautiful with nice outdoor seating as well! A fun place for lunch or dinner and makes for a nice date spot too! Complimentary valet also helps and overall such a wonderful place. read more

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Stopped in for date night on a Friday night. We made a reservation thankfully! For appetizers we got the mussels and arancini with extra bread on the side for dipping. I loved the arancini but wasn't super impressed with the mussels. We split the pasta which was the strozzapreti we both liked it but would maybe opt to try a different one next time it was good but not to die for. I forgot to save room for dessert unfortunately but did enjoy both cocktails I got which were the la dolce vita and espresso martini. Our server was super friendly and ensured we had a great night. I would definitely come back! read more

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This was my boyfriend's first time to this North Italia location. I liked how open it was and you can see the kitchen from your table, which is nice. It was lively and had good lighting. This was the perfect date night spot. On to the food. I loved the garlic truffle bread, it was so good. I didn't think the truffle was too strong, and the bread was perfectly crisp on the edges. We also had the calamari, which my boyfriend loved. For our entrees I had the chicken parmesan and he had the pig pizza (like a meat lovers). The chicken parm was a huge portion and was very hearty/warm. His pizza was personal sized with a thin and crispy crust. Overall, we had a great time and left very content. We will definitely be back! I also recommend the moscato d'asti. It was light and sweet! read more

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I've had better Italian food at this restaurant. Unfortunately, this time did not hit the mark. My "lite" pasta was drenched in butter and way too many red pepper flakes. Service was good. Slow and quiet Monday. read more

North Italia is awesome! Incredible lunch specials, great full menu and a diverse happy hour. Manager Lonnie is welcoming and warm and bartenders Juan, Kevin, and Bobby went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time experience. The decor and patio offer excellent ambiance. We will be back. Highly recommend! read more

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In a new area in Tempe North Italia doesn't disappoint. Fun open restaurant with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Our waitress was on point for anything we needed. Food was very good but had one complaint from someone in our party that the calamari was overcooked (very subjective I'm sure). The Pig pizza was salty but it was well made and the crust was perfect. The pasta dish was good with a robust spicy sauce. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the staff and the food. A good place to bring the family when they visit. read more

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Elijah was outstanding! He made us feel so welcome and had a wonderful family meal. North is always one of our go tos and Elijah made it extra special. Thank you for another great evening! read more

North Italia - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona