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    North Italia

    4.0 (150 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Upscale

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    Chicken Parmesan. Dry not good.
    Sue R.

    Great ASU, location, excellent atmosphere, my dish was good, but the other two were not. $175 for three people. Wow

    Bolognese (House Specialty), Trottole Chicken Pesto
    Isaias F.

    North Italia is about a 10 minute drive from our office, so my team and I decided to grab lunch here today. We made a reservation for 11:30AM for about 10 people. We arrived a bit early, but they had our tables ready to go. Upon being seated, our waitress quickly came up to offer us water while we waited for the rest of the team to arrive. We were also given ample time to decide on our orders. Since this was my first time at North Italia, I decided on the Bolognese (House speciality) pasta. I also added meat balls (it only comes with meat sauce). I also shared some of the White Truffle Garlic Bread and Prosciutto Bruschetta with my colleagues. Everything tasted great! My pasta had the right combination of sauce, meat, and pasta (mind you, I did add meatballs, but still). The meatballs were really good and really filling - chef's kiss! Overall, the service was excellent. Our waitress made sure we had everything we needed and topped off our drinks as necessary. She did a great job with our large party. If you go here, make sure you park in the ASU parking garage on Packard Dr. The restaurant will validate your parking for up to 2 hours.

    Margarita pizza- Tie dye style, Sicilian Meatball or Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders, and the Tuscan Kale salad
    Abbie M.

    Absolutely love this new location! Such good food and drinks, a lot of items are great portions for sharing!

    Truffle bread
    Farrah A.

    Love North Italia. Their gluten-free pizza is what I usually order, but this time, my dining companion (Mrs Gretel Y) insisted I try the truffle bread. YUM. Def not gluten-free but warm, fluffy, and rich! I also tried their yellowtail crudo for the first time. Never noticed this on the menu and so glad we ordered it! We also ordered the branzino. It's my go-to, along with their organic red wine by the glass. Great service, nice big patio... great location.

    Sunday Night Lasagna
    Candii B.

    I have previously visited North Italia in the Arcadia area and it is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. This was my first time at the Tempe Novus location and it did not disappoint. The interior is very sleek and modern, the restaurant itself was clean and organized. Mood lighting set the tone for the night as I was celebrating my partners birthday. For drinks i ordered the Espresso Martini, which was perfect. Creamy and not too vodka heavy. For food we ordered the Roasted Fingerling Potatoes as something to snack on while we waited, and for entrees we ordered the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and the Sunday Night Lasagna. The rigatoni vodka is definitely my go to choice when I come to North Italia and was delicious. I also snuck a bite of that lasagna and whew, I will be getting that for myself next time. Since we were celebrating a birthday we got a dessert on the house and went with the Maple Glazed Bomboloni's which were perfection. Maple and apple goodness. Our server Lily, was absolutely great and very stylish might I add! I will definitely be returning to this location to check out the brunch sometime soon!

    Crispy Eggplant Parmesan
    Gabi M.

    I've been to a handful of North Italia locations and can attest that it's consistent in terms of overall experience, service, and food. It's always a safe bet! So when this new location was suggested for a dinner meet-up amongst friends/colleagues, I was all in to try it! As others have mentioned, the parking situation is a bit confusing. I ended up parking in a garage that was right across from North, but supposedly it was not the one that they validate for. Oh well. Once I made it in, the experience was mostly smooth. We enjoyed zucca chips as an appetizer (my fave), followed by a simple salad to share (we wanted to get our veggies in). Next up was eggplant parm (me), the honey hot pizza (Bailey) and the lump crab & shrimp cavatelli (Gretel). We were all pleased with our orders although Bailey's request for a side of ranch took multiple asks and a really long time to fill. We finished with the seasonal buttercake (gingerbread), which was a perfect sweet treat. I'd return for sure but beware of the parking and maybe avoid during busy times on campus.

    Braised short ribs
    George E.

    In Tempe, looking for a good meal on date night. The Novus area is blowing up as a hip and new hot spot. There are several great options and North Italia years ago was a delicious choice. The restaurant chain was sold by Sam Fox a few years ago. The interior is sleek, clean and a high energy vibe. We had reservations and were seated on time. The grilled bread with olive oil, grana pardana and herbs was our first choice. It was bland, not much taste and appeared more toasted rather than grilled. 3/5. The seasonal vegetables contained dates, cauliflower, butternut squash, brussel sprouts, pecorino, regular, white balsalmic and chicken. The salad was very busy, lots of accutramonts but not a refined salad taste. It appeared to have ingredients that were just thrown together. 3/ 5. Our final selection was the braised short rib lumache with grana padano crema, horseradish gremolata, and herbs, arugula and breadcrumbs. The short ribs were very salty but tender. If half the salt was removed, it would of been eatable. 3 / 5. Years ago, North Italia was a shining star. That is not the case today. A change in ownership has not been good for diners or your palate. The mussels with grilled bread were legendary, but not available today. It is sad to says, North Italia has gone south with food quality. It is a real disappointment. I guess it will be sometime till I give North Itala another chance. So sad!

    Anfeca A.

    Perfect place for happy hour! We were craving a good Aperol Spritz, and North Italia did not disappoint. The drink was perfectly balanced -- light, refreshing, and just what we needed. Parking was easy, with the choice to valet or park nearby and take a short walk to the restaurant. We happened to arrive during happy hour and couldn't pass up the board and bottle deal for $44. You can choose between red or white house wine and either a chef's board or a flatbread. We opted for the meat and cheese board, which came with whipped ricotta, prosciutto, assorted cheeses, fresh bread, and other tasty bites -- the perfect pairing with our wine. The large outdoor patio made the evening even better. As the sun set, it created a beautiful backdrop and warm ambiance. Even though the patio filled up quickly after we arrived around 4:30 PM, our service remained friendly and attentive. We never felt rushed -- just relaxed and happy to soak it all in.

    Tortelloni al Pomodoro
    Christine B.

    We love the North down in SanTan but came to this new location for two reasons: it was closer for our son and the Restaurant Week menu enticed us in. This glittery new area has a North, Flower Child and Blanco with valet parking if you'd like. We chose to park in the Novus Place Parking Structure. Here came disappointment #1: apparently North will validate you for two hours but we didn't know this and paid the $8. I don't think it would be difficult for a server to ask you once during dinner if you need parking validated. We sure would have appreciated that. The great thing about Restaurant Week is trying three courses at a new place. The Little Gem Caesar was very good. It was a large portion of fresh greens, grated grana padano and very tasty croutons. For my main course I had the Tortelloni al Pomodoro. It's a simple dish done well and not as large of a portion but I still enjoyed it. Disappointment #2 was huge though. The reason we'd all come in was for the advertised butter cake dessert which was supposed to be amarena cherries, chocolate sauce and pistachio gelato. They just decided to change it to a pumpkin flavor with pepitas even though Restaurant Week wasn't over yet. We all were super bummed!

    Short rib lasagna!
    Kelci S.

    This was my first time trying North Italia, and I have mixed feelings about my experience. Let's start with the positive. They validate 2 hours of parking from the Novus garage. It's a little walk, but if you want to valet they have attendants in front of the restaurant. The restaurant was packed when we went, so they seem to be doing well. This may have been the reason why some of are food fell short. For starters, the shrimp scampi appetizer was absolutely amazing, and I would return just to have that alone. Our other entrees were on the salty side. The short rib lasagna noodles were good, but the short rib was extremely salty, and we didn't finish it. The scallops were also salty, but the corn & peas mixed in the risotto were really good. We did enjoy the tiramisu dessert. Our waitress was kind, but she went missing quite often, to the point where we ended up paying for an extra hour at the garage. This may have have been an off night in the kitchen. However, the restaurant has a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

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    We have been waiting for a hour for our food. Others who had came after us have already been serve their main courses before us. Mind you, we ate North Italia before in California several times and the service is quicker and better. We aspect that same high standard as the North Italia in California. I understand the area is busy, however that does not make it exceptional for other tables to be served before us. We are more than likely never coming back to this location.

    Prosciutto Pizza
    Kathrin J.

    Pizza was very good. The dough was crunchy and tasty and the toppings were the perfect amount (not over loaded). The Bolognese was tasty. The carpaccio....loved it! The crispy capers made it perfect, I will be back for Carpaccio and Pizzas. The restaurant itself is pretty and the service was friendly and prompt.

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    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Disco Ball Entrance on the left.  DJ booth behind.

    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    4.3(83 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I had been waiting what felt like an eternity to try out this disco-themed speakeasy! Disco balls,…read morelots of moving lights, swanky vibes, groovy music, and attentive and intelligent servers! Love it! I started out with a cocktail - the Mega Viral! Once you try it, you will understand the name. One of the more innovative cocktails I have ever had... and I ended up having two! So delicious and an experience in itself!! We enjoyed some light bites as well - the Edamame Hummus and Shishito Peppers. Both were fantastic! I love that their menu points out which items are gluten-free... and our server even warned me that the plantain chips in the Edamame Hummus could have cross-contamination... so I very much appreciate that heads up! I opted to order them anyway and I am so glad I did - so good! And I experienced no gluten issues. Awesome! I'm already looking forward to a return trip! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

    Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 70s themed speakeasy located inside of Filthy Animal. My friend and I…read morearrived around opening hour and got a good spot in the middle of the bar. I love the giant disco balls and the aesthetic of this place. We started with the appletini and lemongrass highball (non-alcoholic). My friend and I ended up switching drinks because we liked each other's more than our own. For the second round, we ordered the brandy spritz and primrose martini. We weren't fans of the brandy spritz, although my friend grew into it. The primrose martini was quite good, I liked it better than the appletini. For snackies, we ordered the glizzy gaunlet, which was basically a tower of carbs. It came with 5 mini dogs with milk bread, and potato wedges. There were 3 sauces, my favorite in order were the: truffle dijonnaise, kosho aioli, and korean ketchup. We enjoyed this more than the food at Filthy Animal. Although it was pricey ($22) for just carbs and hardly any protein. The milk bread was delicious and the mini dogs were pretty good too. The potato wedges were cooked perfectly, slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Would I return? Probably not. The food was better than the drinks but it wasn't outstanding.

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    Smoked whiskey sour!

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    Society

    Society

    4.3(544 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Kitchen open late

    I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

    After the great dinner we had last night, we worried that this might be a letdown. It wasn't. Great…read morecraft cocktails. The crab cake appetizer had a ton of flavor, the meatballs were good as was the whipped feta dip, though it was quite sweet. For the entree, my mom and I got the wild mushroom pasta with chicken. Excellent and not too rich. Just a great meal and half the price of where we went last night.

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    Society - Beautiful wall art near restrooms

    Beautiful wall art near restrooms

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    Alter Ego Tempe - Indoor area

    Alter Ego Tempe

    3.9(245 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Odd description on their Yelp "About" because this is not a rooftop view. It's on the street…read morelevel. Nonetheless, this place was a great surprise. Our group of 8 ended up here when another Tempe restaurant had a kitchen emergency and cancelled our reso an hour before dinner. Alter Ego was able to accommodate us, and we were glad they did. If you enter from the street side you'd never know you're in a hotel restaurant. It's got an upscale, classy vibe not usually seen in hotel dining. The waiter and bartender were attentive and knowledgeable. The menu wasn't huge but it was a great variety of options. Table had some salads, flatbreads, burgers and a round of butter cake desserts. Each was really, really good. Way more sophisticated plates than expected. Also had a bunch of craft cocktails, unique and well made. Sometimes the best experiences are unplanned. But you SHOULD plan to give this place a try.

    I've been here a total of four times prior and never had complaints. Today was different. I…read moreunderstand the changes of seasonal menu but I just seem like the recent menu had no main concept. My boyfriend got the pizza and it tasted as if it were a frozen pizza. I got the bang bang shrimp and it was good (6/10). The problem that I have is the pistachio gin fizz was an absolute no! I am a HUGE fan of pistachio and gin so immediately I had to get his drink but it was beyond mediocre. Are we drinking only syrup??? My last complaint is the coconut tres leches dessert.... Do we actually know how to make tres leches or we just naming desserts however we want? Just curious. It came out super hot, steaming more like a molten cake. As a Hispanic woman, I was expecting a creamy moist cake to celebrate my graduation but this was not it as well. Last but not least if the bald manager with the orange shirt wants to eat in the back of the kitchen, not the problem I get it (I work at restaurants) HOWEVER shoving your two index fingers into your mouth to get your debris out was my last straw. Like I said I like this restaurant and never had problems but today felt like a fever dream there.

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    Alter Ego Tempe - Banh Mi Bowl

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    Alter Ego Tempe - Front desk, lobby. Nice place to read and chill.

    Front desk, lobby. Nice place to read and chill.

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    Filthy Animal - Milk Bread

    Filthy Animal

    4.2(408 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    I want to give 5 stars for the amazing dinner experience at Filthy Animal. I've been a few times…read morenow, and the food and service during dinner have always been incredible. The oysters are a must, the steak is cooked perfectly, and everything is plated so thoughtfully it really feels like a full experience, not just a meal. The dinner staff has also always been attentive, friendly, and on point. That said, I recently came in for brunch and had a very different experience. I'm a huge pancake person, so I was excited to try the strawberry pancakes, but they were honestly disappointing. They were soggy, lacked any fluff, and had more of a cornbread texture than a pancake. The strawberry topping also wasn't very appetizing--it seemed like it was meant to be more of a sauce, but it didn't quite work. I completely understand that higher-end restaurants like to get creative with their dishes, but I think some basics like pancakes should still be done really well. I'll definitely be back for dinner, but I'd probably skip brunch next time.

    Stopped in on a busy Mother's Day afternoon after a long walk to get some drinks. Place was…read moreabsolutely crowded but room at the bar. Inside is truly unique blend of African safari, Aussie chefs complete with hats wood grilling tomahawks and tons of meat right in the middle of the restaurant. Decor is again rather unique with a mix of wood, soft furnishings, drapes, brass and stuffed exotic animals (which im sure are clever fakes) Josh at the bar was awesome, not just for me but extremely attentive and quick at delivery. Remembered drink preferences, even an unusual order i made which he delivered perfectly after serving 2 others who joined me. Everyone behind the bar kept my water topped up and the bar free of soiled napkins and empty glasses. Prices were extremely reasonable. Few drafts on tap and am extensive bar and cocktail selection. Definitely going to return back to enjoy the food, smelled wonderful.

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    Filthy Animal - Private Dining Room

    Private Dining Room

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