North Italia sets the standard for Italian chain restaurants. I have been to two locations and both were consistently good. The interiors are upscale and modern without being formal and cold. The staff is always professional and very helpful selecting food. Drinks are made well. Out of all the food I have eaten, the stand out dishes are there meat bolognese rigatoni and the seafood Cavatelli. Almost everything is good here and you can't really go wrong but The only dish that disappointed me was a chicken caesar salad.. then again that might've been my fault for ordering an overpriced chicken Caesar salad at an Italian restaurant read more

Food was honestly so delicious!! As you can see, we tore up our dishes. Everything we had was really good and the dessert was the perfect finisher! Service was good not amazing, but definitely not bad either. We also came toward the end of the night, so I kept that in mind. Overall, really enjoyed the food and the experience. Would definitely come again! read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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We love North and come here often. The food is great, nice ambiance and friendly service. I was very disturbed tonight however- while sitting at the bar, we saw an employee stand on top of the bar to reach a bottle on the top shelf. After getting down, he did not wipe down or sanitize the counter. Three other employees were standing around and didn't seem fazed by it, which makes me think the hygiene may be lacking in other areas as well. The bartender also forgot to make my drink and food took a while to come out. I'll probably think twice before returning. read more

North Italia - This person stood on the bar with his shoes and did not wipe it down after - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Another day another North Italian. It amazes me how each of the locations that I've visited (Cerritos,Manhattan Beach and Del Amo) have their own personality and vibe This was in my opinion the most chill of the three but the layout as all the others was well appointment. Love that euro feel with the large bar area and variety of seating from tables to booths. read more

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I look forward to DineLA, which is a two-week promotion that occurs twice a year. I browse through the list of participating restaurants and like to try new places. North Italia has a Lunch $35, Brunch $25, and Dinner $45 Prix Fixe menu through August 28, 2026. Either deal you choose, is a real steal! Our Server was Chaz, he checked on us frequently through the evening. Generally speaking, I like Italian food. The sauce marinara sauce and cheese compliment each other so well and used in many of their dishes. This is what I was expecting in my lasagna entree. One bite and my taste buds came alive, this restaurant is a scratch kitchen. The sauces are made in-house daily and everything I tasted was outstanding. My order selections were: Small Plate menu - Truffle Garlic Bread (add-on, not part of the DineLA menu). You've gotta have bread with an Italian meal. The toasted Ciabatta bread was prepared with three kinds of cheeses and a generous drizzle of truffle oil. There was a ramekin of vodka sauce for dipping. I'm now spoiled for life, I've never had a more delicious serving of garlic bread. Appetizer - Sicilian Meatballs in a creamy polenta sauce, marinara, and grana padano cheese. Three meatballs per order, hearty, and rich in flavor. Entree - Sunday Lasagna prepared with ground braised short rib, Italian sausage, marinara sauce with provolone and ricotta cheeses. First time ever having short rib in lasagna, it's a winner! Each bite is packed with flavor. My guests enjoyed the Trottole Chicken Pesto pasta, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka with Italian sausage. The portions were generous. Dessert - Salted Caramel Budino, a custard served chilled with Chantilly cream, sliced banana, and a dash of espresso fudge, topped with toasted pecan toffee nuts. This sweet and crunchy topping was outstanding. Banana Caramel Butter Cake with Vanilla Gelato dessert, nice touch to have Gelato instead of ice cream. I took a bite and it was heavenly (add-on, not part of the DineLA menu). Notes: - Children's menu - Family bake at home meals - Indoor and Patio seating - Make reservations to minimize your wait time - Online ordering/delivery - Parking in the mall lot, no charge Sincerely, Rosemary read more

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On a date night with the wife decided to try this location at Del Amo Mall, good food really, good service A+ all the way, We really like the decor in the interior of the bar in this place. Lots of mixed drinks to choose from. We ordered a few different things, my only complaint was my chicken Parm was a little cold when I got it, could have used more sauce and cheese. But still tasted good. All the food we ordered was tasty. Love the mushrooms. Eggplant Parmesan was really good. Salads are really good, but i do wish they had a better beer selection But overall this place is A+ will come back here again for another meal. read more

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Came to eat here with my friends on Labor Day around 5:30pm. We were seated right away but we sat outdoors. It was humid that day but there was fans and plenty of shade so it felt cool. Our server was Zac, super friendly and always checked up on us. He recommended getting a beverage, we were all driving and he told us they have some nonalcoholic drinks and asked for his recommendations. My friend and I ordered the Just Peachy which is has white peach, raspberry, lemon, and ginger beer. So refreshing perfect amount of sweetness and had fresh raspberries! My other friend ordered the Faux Me Twice which has non-alcoholic sauvignon blanc, strawberry, pineapple, and smashed citrus. Her drink was more on the sweeter side but I like how it was in a wine glass with ice but the drink in a separate container so you can pour the drink into the glass. We shared all of the food items which was more than enough. Not pictured but we ordered the white truffle garlic bread 10/10! We ordered the pig pizza which has salami, pepperoni, spicy sopressatta, italian sausage. We got the grilled steak panzanella which had charred ciabatta, heirloom tomato, green bean, cucumber, hard boiled egg, and a roasted vinaigrette. We also got the spicy rigatoni vodka pasta which had Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, basil, grana padano. Even though there was 3 of us and we were sharing everything, we were very full! Food came in a timely matter and it was hot. I really enjoyed every single dish we got but if I were to re-order something again for myself, I would order the spicy rigatoni pasta, it had the right amount of spice, I am not really a big fan of red sauce but this one was amazing! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and drinks! read more

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My family enjoys dining at the North Italia in El Segundo, so when we saw that a new location had opened at Del Amo Mall, we decided to try it. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and classy. They have a variety of seating options: booth (small and large), table, high top, bar, and outdoor patio. We started off with their Cacio E Pepe Arancini. An order comes with 6 pieces of crispy risotto, crushed pepper, and pecorino romano. It's served with a pesto aioli. These were yummy! I wanted something lighter for lunch, so I got the Seasonal Vegetable Salad. It had a good variety of fresh ingredients--grilled asparagus, heirloom tomato, snap pea, avocado, pecorino, garlic breadcrumbs, and a green goddess dressing. The menu had mentioned corn, but I don't think my salad had any. You can also add a protein for an additional cost. I got the chicken, which was pretty good. I tried some of the Heirloom Beet and Chicken Salad. It had avocado, cucumber, goat cheese, and fregola with a red wine vinaigrette. Such a pretty and colorful salad! There were different color beets, and the goat cheese added a nice creaminess to the salad. I also tried some of the Bolognese Pasta, which is North Italia's house speciality. It comes with a traditional meat sauce, grana padano, and wild oregano with pappardelle pasta. This pasta really retained the heat throughout the meal. The meat sauce was tasty, and the pasta had a good texture. Definitely a nice addition to Del Amo's food options! read more

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One of the best meals ever! We ordered the heirloom beet chicken salad, and a pasta to share. They were kind enough to split the meal on to two plates! The food was amazing, the service impeccable, the restaurant interior is gorgeous! It is well maintained with a full and impressive bar. I wished I had come here sooner as my visit was amazing! read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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Being a fan of North Italia, I was definitely looking forward to checking them out for brunch. I've only dined at North Italia for lunch or dinner so getting breakfast here was definitely something different. My friend and I chose to get a variety of brunch dishes. Our order consisted of the Breakfast Carbonara Pasta, the Spicy Rosa Breakfast Pizza, the Cacio e Pepe Arancini and their seasonal Chicken Soup. The Chicken Soup and Cacio e Pepe Arancini came out first. The Chicken Soup was warm and soothing. It was simple, nourishing and satisfying. The Cacio e Pepe Arancini is one dish I've tried before. These were crispy on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside. I liked the cacio e pepe kick but I did find this starter to be a bit on the saltier side. I also remember these arancini balls being larger in the past. For the main dishes, I tried the Spicy Rosa Breakfast Pizza first. This pizza definitely had that spicy kick with the rich, spicy rosa sauce and the Italian sausage. I loved the runny egg topping. It made for a messy and delightful pizza! Last dish I tried was the Breakfast Carbonara Pasta. I am a Carbonara fan and so had high expectations for this pasta. Unfortunately, this was my least favorite of all the dishes we had for brunch. The creaminess was not there and it lacked in flavor. It was too bland for my taste. This was quite surprising as I've always enjoyed all the pastas I've gotten before at North Italia. Overall brunch here was not quite as great as my dinner outings here. It perhaps may have just been an off day but I maybe sticking to lunch and dinner dishes at North Italia in the near future. read more

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Once again, superb service by all the staff...especially Max. Stopped by for an afternoon beverage. Decided to get something to munch on with our drinks. Chose the Black Mussels which turned out to be amazing! Rich, fresh and a little spicy. What a wonderful experience. Cheers! read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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We got the following items: 1. Braised short rib lumache: the pasta wasn't anything special and I felt the braised short rib was a bit salty tasting 2. Chicken Parmesan: I didn't like the breaded part of the chicken. It seemed soggy. I typically don't eat chicken Parmesan, so not sure if this is a normal part of the dish. 3. Spicy broccolini: we had the spicy sauce on the side, so we didn't get to try the dish for what it was 4. Salted caramel budino: it was too salty for my taste. I wish it had more neutral cream flavor instead of the salted caramel Overall service was okay. The server was nice but it took some time to get her attention when we wanted to order additional items. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated. read more

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I just happened to find this place by chance when I needed a quick bite while waiting for service at the Apple Store. I believe my bartender was Stan or Stanley, and he was absolutely fantastic. He provided some of the best suggestions and had a genuinely warm, friendly energy. I was hesitant about trying the Crudo on the menu since the ingredients didn't seem like a combination I would typically choose, but they are ingredients I enjoy. He described the flavor a bit, so I decided to order it and was truly happy with the experience. It was light, fresh, and nothing fishy about it. I'm glad to hear there's a new location in the Bay Area I can check out as well. I will definitely be visiting this place whenever I can. Clean, inviting establishment with very high ceilings. read more

North Italia - Basically finished Yellowtail Crudo* - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

First time at North Italia! They have happy hour from 3-6pm Monday to Thursday, but you can only order from bar seating or the high tables. Very small happy hour menu though. Ordered the following: - Calamari Fritti $17 (happy hour price) - Little Gem Caesar $17.50 - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka $27.50 Everything was good, but a little pricey for the amount you get. The salad and pasta were fairly small. I'm not sure if it's because we were at the high tables, but service was mixed. Some servers were nice and others weren't as welcoming. read more

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Stopped by here with a large group of friends and ordered to take home as well that's how great it was. The cheesy garlic bread was the best thing ever that butter was amazing. Seating was nice service was nice. read more

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Was taken to North Italia for my birthday recently and had a wonderful experience. We started with the zucchini chips which are cooked to perfection so thin and crispy and tasty. We ordered the braised beef ribs with pasta and vegetables and the salmon with pasta and vegetables, and a side of green beans with garlic. All of the food was cooked to perfection some of the best dishes I've ever eaten anywhere. The pricing was fair in comparison to today's market not super high. The service was excellent. We were well taken care of by the staff. Everybody was super friendly and attentive. This is a beautiful restaurant. The ambience is amazing. It's so busy. There are so many people there's so much energy. It's a great place to go when you want that special feeling for a special occasion. I will definitely be coming here more often. read more

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North Italia of Hawthorne, in Torrance (Del Amo Mall) is a fantastic place to gather and celebrate anything! Their food is very scrumptious and the ambiance is welcoming and relaxing for all. The service is very friendly and prompt as well. I absolutely love their garlic bread and meatballs. Remember to pair it with some wine! You ought to give this place a try! read more

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Eddie at the bar is awesome! Think my wife and I found our new weekly spot! Prompt. Personable. Attentive. Great food and brunch menu. Awesome drinks! TV's in the spots we want them. Overall I can't give this location enough credit. Just a great time every single time we come in here! read more

North Italia - Margarita on the left. Breakfast Mule on the right! Both tasted great and were strong! - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Food is delicious, customer service is excellent, and ambiance is casually classy. We ordered the truffle bread, bolognese and roasted brussel sprouts. Every single dish came out delicious with the right amount of flavoring and seasoning. I was skeptical of the truffle bread with the ricotta cheese at first but the moment I tried it, I knew it was a good choice (recommended by the waiter). They also gave us a complimentary dessert for my birthday (so sweet!). It was a house made tiramisu- the lady fingers could've been more moist but it was good nonetheless. This is a really good spot to satisfy your pasta cravings, especially on a weekday when other restaurants are closed. read more

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I have been here a few times. This was the first time that we've been seated outside on large terrace. We were a party of seven and were celebrating a b-day girl. Most of us started with Pinot and Merlot glasses of wine and a friend brought a bottle as well. They did charge a corkage fee, of $25. For hot apps we ordered a honey prosciutto pizza, calamari, and garlic-truffle butter bread squares. For entrees everyone ordered a pasta or lasagna. Their pastas are delicious as you already know. The service and food are always great. We love the atmosphere and wide range of food and specialty drinks. Enjoy! read more

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We dine here often. The service is great and the food has been reliable. Usually a solid choice, this time was disappointing. My daughter wanted to have her birthday dinner at North Italia. I made the reservation through Open Table as usual and noted her birthday. We ordered the mussels, scallops with risotto, chicken parm & Tuscan Kale salad. All the dishes were great except the scallop dish was soooo salty. Disappointing. Also, Angela our server did not make note of my daughter's birthday. I took my girls elsewhere for dessert after dinner to celebrate her birthday. Going to take a break from North Italia. read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

We gathered on a Friday night for a family birthday. One of us had booked a reservation for 9 people at 6 pm. When we arrived, I was told there were no reservations under any of the many names I provided. I was pretty stressed out because the young person at the host table just kept saying we have no reservations for that name. Thankfully another hostess realized that 9 customers were waiting for a table; and she quickly set us up for a table with a very short 15 minute wait. The waiter service here is considerably less stellar than the Cerritos location. Not sure if the music was too loud or if he was inattentive because some orders were missed. I completely understand that some hours of service are busier than other times but that's when service needs to be absolutely at its best. Thankfully the server staff were efficient - once food orders were placed, food came out from kitchen and was served in rapid succession. Cocktails are also quite good here. I got the Italian Margarita and it was refreshing. I shared a funghi pizza plus Italian Cobb salad with the table. They were out the Roast branzino and the kitchen substituted red snapper - that was also good but almost overdone on the char. Braised short ribs were tender and juicy. Cavatelli pasta with pesto sauce for the child- green sauce preferred. The Honey Pig pizza also good - has some spicy elements , it might be the hot honey drizzled over the pizza. Ask for the Bomba sauce as an add on - burrata cheese with Calabrian pepper sauce, to top your pizza. Delicious for sharing : focaccia bread, grilled artichoke and Italian Cobb salad - very generous amount of salami and sopresseta plus cheese. read more

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The food is very fresh, especially the salad and I really enjoy the food. The atmosphere is good with all the plants around the restaurant. read more

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Went here for the Dine LA and tried out the Brunch Menu. For the starter I tried the Sicilian Meatballs 4/5 You get 3 big meatballs on creamy polenta And the CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI 3/5 I've never had this before and it had a nice crispy outside and creamy inside. The dipping sauce was very good. For the main entree had BREAKFAST CARBONARA PASTA 2/5 I'm not a big fan of pasta but ordered this anyway since it's an Italian place and thought I'd give it a try. The favor was very bland but a you get quite a big portion. TUSCAN HASH 5/5 This was amazing and would definitely get again. The braised short rib was delicious just wish it had more on the plate. To drink had an arnold Palmer and they brew the tea fresh. Staff was very nice and attentive. Tipping starts at 18 percent to 22 percent based on the receipt. Parking can be very challenging. read more

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I have been to North Italia in Torrance a few times now. The food and service is decent most of the time. This location is attached to Del Amo so there's ample parking. I have come here for dinner and happy hour. I normally like to sit at the bar (their bar is huge), but if you want to sit at a table, I would recommend making reservation because it does get pretty busy. My favorites are the little gem Caesar and the bolognese. I have tried their pizzas and they are not my favorite because I feel like their topping ratio is off and every time I have been here the pizza falls apart on me. But, if I had to choose, prosciutto is my favorite. Overall, I have enjoyed their food. The only small thing that I have is that when it gets busy, the service is a little spotty. Although everyone is very nice, the food comes out with long wait times and different order (got my pizza first before the salad). Also, sometimes the food is also not as good when it's good. (My little gem salad last time was watery). I will definitely comeback here but maybe avoid busy times to have consistent food and service. read more

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We used to go to the El Segundo location quite a bit but it's been a minute. My son wanted a nice sit down so we came here. Sat at the patio on a Friday night with the heaters on and it was comfy. Server was super friendly and nice. All the food was yummy but I really enjoyed the chicken pesto pasta. It has little fried capers that are just mini flavor bombs. My son also loved the lasagna. We used to always get the bolognese and short rib pasta but we decided to try some different things this time. Kids loved the white garlic truffle bread as always. Also, we got the coconut butter cake for dessert and it had the most decadent caramel sauce. It was amazing! read more

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This is my favorite place to eat when I'm at del amo mall. Everything on the menu it's delicious, their wine selection is very good. Service it's always on top although the place it's packed most of the times. Great ambiance. The patio it's my favorite spot. read more

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This is one of our go-to spots for any family birthday celebration. This North Italia is located at the Del Amo Mall next to Nordstrom. Reservations are very easy to make via OpenTable. We've been here several times now over the last few years and it has been consistently good and reliable each time. The place is pretty spacious with a casual yet slightly upscale ambience. Love their wide booths indoors. They also have an enclosed patio. Zucca Chips: light, crispy zucchini chips. Sometimes slightly oily and soggy but overall a good, kid friendly appetizer. Calamari Fritti: crowd pleaser and reliable appetizer that everyone enjoys although I wish it was a tad bit crispier at times. Strozzapreti: very kid friendly pasta with chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, toasted pine nut, and parmesan cream. We always order this one for the kids. Trottole Chicken Pesto: another kid friendly pasta with chicken, pesto, toasted pine nut, garlic, basil, and crispy caper and a way to get your kid to eat green things. Italian Farm Salad: love this salad! It's balanced and very flavorful with salami, speck, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, piquillo pepper, herb breadcrumb, and tossed in oregano vinaigrette. Hot Honey and Smoked Prosciutto Pizza: this is one of our favorite pizzas here. Love the harmonious blend of salty, spicy, and sweet but sometimes it's a bit too salty for me. For dessert, get the Hazelnut Torta or the Tiramisu. Can't go wrong with those two. Service is usually great. We haven't had any major issues. Food comes out fairly quickly. Parking: free in mall parking garage or lot read more

Maybe I should try once more but I wasn't totally impressed by North Italia! I ordered the short rib pasta and also tried the bread bites. The pasta was decent and the short rib had a sweetness to it which I generally don't enjoy. I wish it was more savory. I appreciated the vibe of the restaurant and the service was good on a busy, Friday night. I'll try once more. read more

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Returning to North Italia after several years, my experience was mixed. The Calamari Fritti and the Squid Ink Tonnarelli were excellent--the pasta had a wonderful, spicy depth that paired well with the Paradiso cocktail. Unfortunately, the meal dipped from there; the Trottole Chicken Pesto was quite bland, and the Salted Caramel Budino had an unexpected, overly bitter finish. While the staff were polite, the drinks were noticeably slow to arrive. Lively atmosphere bit a hit-or-miss visit overall. read more

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North Italia is a great place to go. I've only been there for dinner and somehow we stayed for several hours before noticing any time at past the atmosphere is just very welcoming. The drinks are great and the food is drool worthy. The wait staff was all very nice and I would absolutely recommend! read more

North Italia - House Raspberry Limoncello - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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I think about this restaurant ALL. THE. TIME. So yum. So perfect. I ate here a couple of days ago and I already want to go back. Such great service, love the ambiance, and delicious food. read more

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Food was good overall. Cesar salad was extremely salty. Tie Die option for pizza waa adding Pesto for $3. Which was okay but not all slices had pesto on it... Drinks were good Service was okay. Beware the gratuity calculation. This establishment does their calculation based on the total amount and not sub total like most restaurants. read more

North Italia - The seasonal butter cake (banana infused) - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Thursday night with reservations for 5 at 6:30pm. I should have looked up the name "strozzapreti" aka "priest stranglers" (named because they age so much of this pasta?!) - didn't realize it would be so creamy so only order if you like creamy pasta. I appreciated the chicken, mushroom, pine nuts and spinach in the dish. :) Angela served us and was friendly and patient but I think she became so busy after I paid the bill I had to ask someone else for a bag to-go. Ambiance - I love the living plants! I love sitting and looking at the plants around the restaurant - so calming and soothing. We sat near the kitchen and restrooms so more foot traffic than other sitting areas. read more

North Italia - Strozzapreti - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

I came for dine-in recently and I now can say that after experiencing to-go and dine-in from this location I'd opt for dine-in over take-out. I didn't catch my waiters name but he was nice and attentive. He helped with the customizing of my order without issue. I GOT Spaghetti with Italian meatballs and added sautéed kale and spinach in the mix! It was really tasty I would've preferred for the sauce to have been marinara but I think it was just regular tomato sauce due to the less than thick consistency. The ginger beer was also good- crisp and refreshing. Ultimately, had a good meal. service was quick Prices seem to have gone up BUT it's still worth it Atmosphere was calming -- imo. read more

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Gluten-free pizzas for the win! I'm taking a break from gluten due to some GI issues, and I'm so grateful that North Italia offers gluten-free pizza crusts. I ordered the hot honey and smoked prosciutto pizza on a gluten-free crust, and honestly couldn't tell the difference from the regular version. It was my first time trying this one and I was amazed--there's just something about honey on a pizza. The prosciutto and arugula complemented each other perfectly. I also got the seasonal vegetables with the cheese and dressing on the side, and they were exquisite. It came with kale, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, pistachios, and a delicious white balsamic vinaigrette. My niece got the Margherita pizza with a regular crust and really enjoyed it. A few items I've had before and absolutely loved are the white truffle garlic bread, the arugula & avocado salad, the squid ink tonnarelli, the chicken pesto pasta, and the grilled branzino. read more

North Italia - Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto (gluten-free crust), Margherita pizza, Seasonal Vegetables - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

We visited right before they closed (10:30pm) I would hate people coming in at closing time but the servers (I'm sorry I didn't catch their names) were extremely nice and attentive! They didn't rush us out and still brought us the dessert menu The best service ever around Del Amo mall area Please keep up with the amazing service read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Walked in and will see there right away. I came for lunch and the ambience of the restaurant was very nice. It's really big inside. Nice big booth & beautiful decor. Our waitress Katelyn came to serve us drinks. She came to the table with a smile and was very nice. To drink I ordered a Diet Coke. For lunch, I ordered the Short Rib Dip Sandwich. The taste of the sandwich was very good. The sandwich had really good flavor. And for side, I got a mixed greens. Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly and nice and the food came out on time. Our waitress Katelyn did a fantastic job. I'd recommend North Italian Torrance. Great Work! read more

North Italia - Michael Russell with a Short Rib Dip Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

So I've been going back n forth on how I was going to rate North Italia - Torrance. Most definitely parking can be quite difficult, being in the Del Amo Mall, but with a little patience, you can definitely find one. The interior itself is very inviting and even has a nice waiting area with benches. The hostesses are very courteous and friendly and eage or to assist. We dined in on Friday night around 5:30pm so it wasnt all that crowded at that time. So now the reason why it took a while to submit my review as I've been questioning the service we received. We were seated by our hostess, menus handed out and waited for our other party to arrive. Once everyone arrived it took a good while for our waiter to come (maybe he was giving us time to talk)? In any case, when he finally came by, we ordered cocktails and an appetizer (zucca chips and dip). The appetizer was delivered by a food runner at which time we asked for glasses of water (maybe you have to request water?) LOL the appetizer was almost finished by the time the cocktails came and the kicker was our order hadn't even been taken (maybe our waiter Chris figured we needed time to eat the appetizer before we knew what we wanted to order)? We finally ordered and the food came out relatively quick. The food was delicious, no doubt about that. Our waiter Chris hadn't come by to check on things and when he finally came he was just about to hand over the check. The hilarious part was that we wanted dessert and had to ask to see the dessert menu. Oh boy how hard it is to find good employees! Stop by every so often to check if anyone needs anything (water refills), ask how are things and most definitely inquire about dessert before handing over the check. Service was horrible without question BUT maybe that was Chris' service style? If that was the case, maybe better training should be sought. Food was delicious but the quality of service brought the rating down for sure. read more

North Italia - We spent a good penny, so I would've hoped for better service - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Came in on a Sunday for brunch. It was kind of empty. Ordered to go. The food was 10/10 I got the crispy eggplant Parmesan, it was absolutely delicious! For almost $20 it will NOT fill you up tho, I don't eat a lot and it barely satisfied me. My Jumpstart coffee was a 10/10 They only get 4 stars because they forgot about my drinks which we had to wait forever for. The girl brought out my food and said "oh let me see what's going on with the drinks" never saw her again. Waited. Until the bartender asked me if I wanted ice in my Jumpstart coffee??? I mean, doesn't it come with ice? The bartender finally made our drinks. The restaurant wasn't even busy... Either way, I enjoyed my food and drink.. but was just more of a midday snack. read more

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