I've been wanting to try North Italia for a while now, but because I'm not really a big Italian food person I've hesitated a little. But since they opened in Brea, which is a little bit closer to me, why not?! I tried the Bolognese and it was surprisingly delicious. It was made perfectly with the right amount of meat sauce (although I could've used a little more!) Since it's a house specialty I expected nothing less. We also tried their pizzas - The Pig and Meatball. Although the dough is good and chewy, soft pizzas just aren't my thing. I took most of it home, put it in my air fryer and it ended up tasting a lot better. Restaurant is new, clean and modern, plenty of seating. It does require a bit of walking because you would have to park a little further away with the crazy Brea Mall traffic. read more

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The female server there is a racist. She gave us the cold attitude and made us feel unwelcome and we felt that we were treated differently because of our race. I made a reservation for 5 people, and when we arrived, I clearly told the hostess that we have 4 adults and 1 child, so we need a high chair. She led us to a square table for 4, the space between table to table is narrow and there was literally no space for high chair. I immediately pointed out that five of us can't fit in especially we have one pregnant woman and 1 year old. But the lady insisted it was fine. After I insisted and told her we did make the reservation, she agreed to move us, but only to a round table of almost the same size but still felt extremely tight. To make things worse, right after we sat down, another group with the exact same configuration (4 white adults + 1 child) was given a large 8 person table made of two square tables pushed together. They had plenty of room, extra chairs for their bags while we had to keep all our bags behind us, taking up even more of our already limited seating space. Luckily none of us are big, but even so, it was a squeeze. We ordered a fair amount of food, but the table was so small that we couldn't even place our phones beside the plates - we had to stack them on top of each other. When the waiter tried to bring our pizza, he couldn't find any space to put it down. I told him, "I'm sorry, but our table is really too small." So he had to stand by the table while we quickly finished sharing one dish, so that he could take the plate off and finally make room for the pizza. The whole experience felt unfair and poorly managed. A reservation should guarantee a table that actually fits the party size especially when they have plenty of tables available. Very disappointing. read more

This location of North Italia is very spacious and beautiful with ample seating both inside and outside. We came at around 3pm on a Sunday, which was during their weekend brunch menu. For how busy they were, we only had to wait 15 minutes for a table for a party of 2. White truffle garlic bread: light and fluffy bread covered in garlic and cheese with a rich and creamy ricotta spread. The perfect appetizer to share, and something I always get whenever I come here! Breakfast carbonara pasta: rich and creamy without being heavy. I liked the addition of breadcrumbs on top to add texture to the dish. I was surprised to find that it had a bit of a kick to it, since the description didn't seem like it had any ingredients that would make it spicy. Spicy rigatoni vodka pasta: probably my favorite vodka pasta to this day! The spice was well-balanced with the creaminess and depth of the sauce, and the Italian sausage and basil complemented the dish well. This restaurant is located in the outside area of the Brea mall. Parking can be tricky since you share the parking garage with the rest of the mall as well as the Lifetime gym nearby, but there is also valet available for $12. Our server was very nice and friendly, and came by to check up on us often. read more

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Finally got to visit the Brea North Italia, gorgeous and spacious. I will say, I went on an incredibly hot and humid day, and since they have an open patio area that is connected to their bar, the restaurant technically is open to all of the outside climate so it was HOT. Our server was great (so sorry i didn't catch his name), he was very friendly and knowledgeable, as he mentioned he relocated from 2 different locations. As it got way busier through the night, we hardly saw him after our food got brought out, but he was workin those tables and hustling, shout out to you!! Our steak came out perfectly medium rare & my shrimp scampi was outstanding, I literally sopped up all of the sauce in the madein pan with the grilled bread they serve with this dish. Now if they ever make a shrimp scampi entree, I'll seriously be coming every single day lol! Their house bolognese and shrimp scampi app never miss. Parking is a bit of a circus now due to the closeby structure being swamped with the new gym goers. read more

North Italia - Wild Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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Omg, Brea's new outdoor mall is SO cute! I'm so happy to see all the new upgrades, the whole mall is seriously poppin'! I hadn't been in a while, so I was pleasantly surprised by how much has changed. My friend recommended North Italia, so we decided to stop in for some dinner & drinks. The restaurant itself is beautiful! I loved all the decor, lighting, cute paintings / quotes, & all the little details throughout. I also loved the open-concept layout where you can actually see the chefs cooking through the glass window. This place is such a vibe & would be perfect for a date night or girls' night! We decided to sit at the bar, so there was no wait so we just walked right up! The girls serving us were the sweetest, super personable, & really helpful when it came to guiding me through the menu / their favorites! Which I always appreciate. For drinks, my friend got a glass of wine & I ordered the Hugo Spritz, which was actually recommended by our server. I was originally going to get an Aperol Spritz, but she sold me on the Hugo when she mentioned it had elderflower & was on the sweeter side. & I'm SO glad she did because it was absolutely divine! Definitely the right choice for me. For food, my friend went with the pesto pasta & I got the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka. My friend loved her pasta & completely devoured it! Haha I absolutely loved mine too! So much flavor, perfectly cooked noodles, & the sausage was SO yummy with just the right hint of spice. I even had leftovers for lunch the next day & it was still just as good! Overall, we had such a wonderful experience & I can't wait to come back! I will be dreaming of that Hugo Spritz until then (; read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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The restaurant is beautiful both inside and outside. Walked in a weekday for lunch and was sat within 10 minutes. Immediately was greeted by our server for drinks. He was really fast! Didn't catch his name but he was good the whole time dining in. I ordered the Cacio E Pepe pizza. The size of the pizza can be shareable with 1 other person. I wish my pizza had more cheese though since some of the pizza mostly tasted like the crust. Not bad but I would probably get a different pizza that has more toppings to see how that would be. Also tried the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich which was okay. The size of the chicken was pretty small and again it seemed like we were eating more of the bread than protein. Overall everything was excellent. My downside of it was the food in how it's proportioned especially in a pricier and nicer restaurant read more

North Italia - Cacio e Pepe Parmesan Chicken Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Service was very good. Food was excellent! We made a reservation and it was easy to be seated. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

North Italia Brea Food was absolutely delicious! Love, love, LOVE the fig & prosciutto pizza and the kale & goat cheese salad. And that butter cake with banana caramel?! SO yummy! But to top it all off, our server Kevin was ZEEE BEST! Amazing service, great food, and such a good dining experience. Definitely coming back! read more

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Really enjoyed this place. We got the calamari fritti to start, the Bolognese with meat sauce, and the Parmesan chicken sandwich. Everything was really good. The calamari was crispy without being overcooked, the Bolognese had a really good, rich meat sauce, and the chicken sandwich was probably one of the better ones I've had. The service was also great. Everyone was really friendly and actually knew the menu, which I always appreciate when you're trying to figure out what to order. The restaurant itself was very clean and had a nice, lively atmosphere without feeling too crazy or crowded. Overall, really good food, great service, and a nice place to sit down and have a meal. I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Review 79/365 Day Challenge. Came here on a Monday for Happy Hour around 5:30 p.m. Was meeting w 2 of my other childhood friend. It's my 1st time @ North Italia. My Friend wanted to take mee here to celebrate my bday month. Right when I walked in, was helped within 2nd's. The hostess ask how many people and if it was ok to dine out in the Patio, told her that's actually perfect, wanting outdoor seating as long as we may get the high bar table seatings. I was approached by our server for the evening, Jacob. Really friendly informative young guy. Told him my girlfriends should be here in the next 10 mins. They are currently almost here. *Jacob helps us for the entire visit here and he definitely made our evening really enjoyable. He kept checking in on us, seeing if we needed refills and if we needed anything more. Really like his attentiveness and awareness. 5 stars service indeed. What we ordered ~ Got the Happy Hour Bottle & Board $ 45 ~ Smoked Salmon Avocado toast is really good. Loved the smoked Salmon, topped w arugula on top of the toast. They offer complimentary Birthday dessert of your choice for the Bday Guest/Celebrant. The restaurant is really clean, modern, high ceiling with an open welcoming vibe. The restaurant was pretty busy during my visit but it didn't feel over crowded at all. The citrus tree art and wall decor with nice portraits was a nice touch to the ambiance. They have parking out front of the restaurant but a bit hard to get. Plenty of parking in the parking structure in front of Nordstroms. read more

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Knowing the walk in wait time at their Irvine location, we made a reservation through OpenTable app to avoid longggg wait time. We arrived on scheduled time, however, we weren't seated until 15 mins later on a hot summer day. Our server took a while to come to take our order. After that, it was another 30 mins wait until we get our food. Many people who were seated after us get their orders before us... I get Sunday brunch may be busy for a restaurant but what's the point of making a reservation if everything is going to be pushed back anyways? Bacon was way too salty, but carbonara was lacking some salt. Breakfast pizza was probably the best among those but the egg was not very picture worthy. They can do better. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that North Italia was coming to the Brea Mall. The food and the service I would say was comparable to the location in Irvine, the overall restaurant itself is a bit smaller, however, I think that they have a better patio layout than the one in Irvine. It's located in the new wing of the Brea mall that has the outdoor area where folks can hang out and just relax, and they do have valet parking, which I think is a huge plus given how difficult the parking is. I will note that Din Tai Fung is also in this area and it has yet to open but once it does, I just know that the traffic is gonna become insane. Overall, a great addition to the Brea, fullerton, Yorba Linda area and it's nice to see that people are enjoying it. I visited on a Friday evening, the place was packed, and many of the folks dining were dressed up as opposed to in casual wear. read more

North Italia - Patio area - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

First time dining at North Italia at Brea Mall! Visited on a busy Sunday and had about a 20min wait after joining the waitlist. Parking in the structure was a nightmare, so I recommend parking outside near Dick's Sporting Goods/Macy's and walking through the mall instead. Overall, we had a great experience! Our server was super helpful and walked us through some of the best dishes and drinks. When we mentioned that we'd be sharing everything, we were pleasantly surprised when the kitchen actually prepared separate plates for each of us. Most restaurants will just provide extra sharing plates, so I thought this was such a nice touch and great customer service! What we enjoyed: Trottole Chicken Pesto White Truffle Garlic Bread Little Gem Caesar: fresh and a nice balance alongside the pasta Drinks: Just Peachy -- peach ginger beer lemonade, refreshing and not overly sweet Faux Me Twice -- N/A Sauvignon Blanc with strawberry & pineapple; fruity and easy to drink Definitely a great spot for special occasions or a date, and I'd come back to try more of the menu! read more

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Yum! Nice place for italian cuisine. The white truffle garlic bread was very good. It wasnt too salty but was still very flavorful and yummy. It's a nice way to mop up any leftover sauce from your pasta dish haha. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the buttery garlic flavor was just right. The strozzapreti pasta was good! Even though it's a white sauce pasta, it wasnt too heavy. I think the flavors in this one were good. The spicy rigatoni vodka pasta was very good as well. It had just a small amount of heat that cut through the heavier flavors from the italian sausage in this dish. Overall was just a good dish. The mussels were okay. Some of mine were a little sandy, which was not the most fun experience. But I did love the wine sauce that came with it though. Dipping the bread in that buttery sauce was nice. The ciao bella cocktail had some sweetness to it and was more of a cute drink. i almost wish i got it on the rocks though. I loved the sole toscano cocktail as well, very refreshing. I feel like this place has a more casual ambiance to it. It definitely is a nice place to go to for some nice italian cuisine. Our server was very nice to us! Also was very attentive, which i appreciated a lot. Really elevated our dining experience. read more

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Would I come back? HECK YEA. OVERALL: ‣ 9/10 food, 10/10 service & ambiance ‣ Definitely trust the waiters/waitresses recommendations -- shoutout to Miranda & Warren Here's What I Got: Zucca Chips: ‣ [9/10] ‣ Zucchini chips ‣ Nice, light & airy. I thought they were going to be a bit crunchier but they're still really good Calamari Fritti: ‣ [10/10] ‣ House giardiniera, sugo, calabrian aioli, grilled lemon ‣ Exterior was light/airy & crispy ‣ Grilled lemon was the cherry on top! Spicy Rigatoni Vodka: ‣ [9/10] ‣ Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil, grana padano ‣ Good amount, not overbearing, decent spice ‣ Paired w/Sauvignon Blanc (I forgot which one ;-;). It made the pasta 'spicier' Bolognese (House Specialty): ‣ [9/10] ‣ Traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano ‣ Simply a classic!! Pasta was perfectly al dente ‣ Paired w/Pinot Noir, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino. CHEFS KISSSSS. Banana Coffee Cake: ‣ [8/10] ‣ Dark rum butterscotch, caramelized banana, crème fraîche ‣ The caramelized bananas were SO GOOD & a really good size. This would be a 9.5/10 with vanilla ice cream. ATMOSPHERE: ‣ Good for parties of all sizes -- reservations accepted! ‣ Chair, booth, bar seating available ‣ Very cozy wood interior with foliage ‣ There wasn't a clear main welcoming area -- cramped & blended in with the restaurant PARKING: ‣ FREE parking, $12 Valet parking available ‣ Parking structures available STAFF: ‣ Miranda was a GREAT help with her recommendations and pairings. She was so kind & I'm so appreciate! Thank you Warren as well! IG & TikTok: @keilanieats read more

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Pretty restaurant located in the outside section of the Brea Mall. Our waitress was friendly and didn't rush us while we were waiting for one person. I got the pizza called the pig and it was really good. I shared my pizza with the table. I wish they had smaller potion sizes as everything was very calorie heavy, however, I also got the hazelnut torta because I couldn't help myself. Definitely recommend. read more

North Italia - The Pig - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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This North Italia location is amazing, and just as good as the other locations I've been to in terms of service and food. This is located in a somewhat newly developed part of Brea Mall. The best parking for this is at the structure near Nordstrom, and then it is a very short walk across the street to North Italia and a bunch of other restaurants. The service here was incredible! I sadly forgot the name of our waitress, but she was great and provided quick and friendly service. The host and hostesses that greeted us were great as well. I made a reservation by calling them for a large party 8, and they were great on the phone to accommodate and schedule my reservation. The food was amazing. I've been to other North Italia locations, and the food at this one is just as amazing. I highly recommend the fig and prosciutto pizza - it is the perfect mix of sweet and savory and is just a great and unique flavor. We also ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni which is probably my favorite pasta dish they have. Other food highlights were the garlic bread and the eggplant parm. I think if anything looks good to you on the menu, it will probably taste good, as I feel North Italia is a very high quality and consistent restaurant. Overall, I am so happy that a location opened up in Brea, and I can see myself coming here very often. read more

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I cant say that this is a cute date spot and would be absolutely horrid for business lunches due to an overwhelming amount of noise the restaurant carries throughout. Parking is also a nightmare since they opened the gym next door, it took us 20 mins to drive around as we almost missed our appointment. I would highly recommend booking ahead. If you sit outside you will be drenched in sweat before your food arrives, but if you go inside you would barely hear your guest. The food on the other hand is actually quite delicious. The portion sizes were perfect but you wont be taking any to go boxes home. Honestly just order it to go, I would rather enjoy a more quiet and tranquil date spot at Olive Garden on the other side of the mall for half of the price. The staff was very friendly and prompt. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

Great to see a new Italian spot open right outside the Brea Mall! The closest parking is the Nordstrom parking structure. We visited North Italia on a Sunday afternoon with a party of six and had made reservations about a week in advance. Our party was seated within two minutes of checking in with the host. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the *White Truffle Garlic Bread* ($18.50), *Spicy Rigatoni Vodka* ($27.50), Strozzapreti ($26.50), *Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza* ($25), The Pig Pizza ($25), Seasonal Butter Cake ($14), and the Brookie Sundae ($14). Our table favorites are marked with an asterisk (*). The food was flavorful, but the portions were on the smaller side for the price. That said, it does have more of an upscale Italian dining feel, so the pricing wasn't too surprising. The desserts were just okay. The Seasonal Butter Cake was a little too sweet for our taste, and while the Brookie Sundae wasn't particularly memorable, it was served in a fun presentation - a drinking glass with the toppings on the side so everyone could assemble their own sundae. It's a nice touch, especially for kids. We also noticed the restaurant provides drawing pads for children. We had brought our own, but the table behind us received drawing pads from their server, who collected them at the end of the meal. It's a thoughtful detail that families will appreciate. read more

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I love North Italia, so I was excited to see this location open up near me! The restaurant itself is spacious, and the atmosphere is nice with great service throughout our meal. We ordered the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, which was delicious. One thing I always appreciate about North Italia is that their pasta is consistently cooked to perfection. We also tried the chef's special chicken pesto dish, which was equally tasty. We also had the branzino and the prime New York steak. Both were good, but I'm not sure if I would order either of them again on a future visit. Overall, this was another solid experience at North Italia. I'd definitely come back for the pasta and to try more dishes from the menu. read more

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Food***// looks amazing but we all think the taste is just normal. They put up this freshly made every day but you can also find other places do the same. I personally think the value is overpriced Service****// good service, we celebrated a birthday so it was more than just a regular lunch. They brought it out in perfect timing and also provided plates and knife Ambiance***// restaurant itself is amazing but located in Brea mall so watch out for no parking and construction going on- if you are for a shopping then meal then probably 4 stars but not for me I prefer a easier access read more

I was super excited to try this restaurant. It has been bookmarked for quite some time now and I was excited that they finally opened one closer to my home. I went in today for lunch with my family of 4. We waited almost 10 minutes and no one ever came to the table. A hostess walked by to seat another table and when she walked by, I asked her if we had a server because no one has come to our table yet. A server walk out a few moments later and attends to the table that just got seated. Not sure what happened, but we walked out. The management needs to work on better communication on who needs to be taken care of first. Such a disappointment. Menu looked great, but this experience left a bad impression!!!!! read more

What can I say about North Italia? Probably not enough. I've been here twice now and with Life Time Brea opening up across the street, I know this is a dangerous move. I am creature of habit, so I have to suggest the spicy rigatoni vodka. I get mine with an extra scoop of ricotta for added creaminess, thanks to our server, Jojo, who suggested it at the time. 10/10, so good and filling. I came back with my mom for breakfast and while there was a miss with her order, the manager came out and offered to fix but my mom ate it. Still, the level of attentiveness and listening to my mom really cemented the interaction for me because my mom just wanted to point out the difference in what she ordered and was going to eat it anyway but thank you for listening. As someone in customer service, it meant a lot to have someone just listen and not try to explain things away. My mom got the Bistro Steak and Eggs and we all shared a banana coffee cake which is one of the highlights for us during that brunch! I cannot wait to come back again, everything so far has been delicious and the servers are awesome. read more

North Italia - Banana Coffee Cake - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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Had dinner at North Italia at Brea Mall and left really happy with the whole experience. The space has a great vibe, modern and clean but still cozy, so it works whether you're out for a casual dinner or something a bit more special. Our server was attentive without being overbearing and made sure everything came out at a good pace throughout the meal. We ordered the Vodka Pasta and the Margarita Pizza, and both were excellent. The pasta had a rich, creamy sauce with just the right touch of tang, and it was cooked perfectly. The pizza was simple but done really well, fresh mozzarella, a crust with good char, and a sauce that let the other flavors shine instead of overpowering them. Portions felt generous for the price, especially considering it's mall dining, and the quality made it feel worth every penny. Overall a great meal from start to finish, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. If you're at Brea Mall and want something better than typical food court options, this is the move. read more

North Italia - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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I saw the North Italia sign up come up a few months ago at the Brea mall and was very excited because North Italia is one of my favorite quick Italian place. I was at the mall on a recent Saturday and realized it was finally open. It was a little past lunch so the hostess quoted me 15 minutes which was fine as I had a return to do. I also think that the wait could be super long so I would suggest making a reservation or putting your name down as soon as you get there for peak time. I got seated in a booth in the back. The restaurant was pretty spacious and looked like the other North Italia's I have been to. Although it was past lunch time, it was still pretty packed so the service was little slow, but I didn't mind too much since I wasn't in a hurry. I ordered my 2 favorites (little gem salad and bolognese) and a pizza (the Pig). The salad was great, it was flavored decently and I love the way they have the salad and dressing put together. The reason why I gave this North Italia a 2 star is that the pizza tastes soapy. I think it's because they didn't finish cleaning the pizza pan so the soapiness carried over to the pizza. Then the bolognese pasta was totally undercooked. I ended up eating the pizza, but had to send back the bolognese. Our waitress was super nice and accommodating. She asked if we wanted another one or a dessert, but by this time, it had been quite awhile since we sat down, so we passed. She also offered to take out the bolognese, which we opted to do. (The takeout bolognese although was cooked was a reverse and very overcooked). I think this location is still trying to work out some of the kinks. I will still be back but hopefully will have a better food experience next time. read more

North Italia - Little Gem Caesar - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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North Italia is new to Brea, located in Brea Mall. The large restaurant is beautifully decorated and well lit. Upon entering there's a very large bar just to the left of the dining area serving great cocktails. There's a lovely patio for outdoor dining. Servers are quite friendly and helpful. The short rib dip sandwich was very good and came with a side choice of fries or salad. It was very filling, delicious, and a great value on the lunch specials menu. read more

North Italia - Short Rib Dip Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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So excited that North Italia opened a Brea location since it's so much closer than trekking out to Irvine! Brought my family out here and the restaurant itself is lovely - there are two separate outdoor patio spaces plus an indoor area that feels open and inviting. Unfortunately the experience didn't quite match up to the Irvine location. Our server was attentive in the beginning, but vanished for long stretches and we really only saw her when she dropped off our food and hand us the check. As for the food, I ordered my go-tos: bolognese pasta and truffle bread. The bolognese came out lukewarm and the pasta itself tasted too chewy like it had been sitting out for too long, and the truffle bread was pretty bland compared to what I remember from Irvine. The calamari and the hot honey prosciutto pizza saved the meal though and both were genuinely good. Overall, a bit of a letdown for a new opening, and I think I'd rather make the longer drive to Irvine until this location gets its footing. read more

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It is definitely a very hot and happening spot in the Brea mall. If you'd like a beautiful indoors and outdoors as well as great food, this is your spot. Pricing can be on a higher end so beware but the food and Service really live up to the expectation. We ordered a lot more than what is pictured, but I definitely recommend the squid pasta as well as lasagna. The squid pasta has a little bit of kick in it, which I like, but it may not fancy some of the sensitive pallets. In terms of the pesto, you can't go wrong with a chicken pesto. It's very heavily rich with cheese and dressing to perfection. What do see here as a Margarita pizza and to be honest the extra money for the green dressing was not worth it. It really is a green pesto sauce. But then again if your kid really likes the novelty effect go ahead. Definitely will be back and it's a really beautiful spot for all types of meeting, including business meeting. The sound can be a bit on the higher end (not a place if you like softer ambience) but hey blame it on the wine. read more

North Italia - Chicken Pesto - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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North Italia in Brea delivers a vibrant atmosphere paired with standout dishes. The earthy, savory Funghi pizza boasts a perfect crust, while the rich, perfectly cooked squid ink tonnarelli is an absolute must-try. Kitchen is a little slow read more

North Italia - Squid Ink Tonnarelli - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

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Treated my sister to a birthday lunch here. I was prepared for a really long wait time, but was pleasantly surprised when they offered us quicker seating if we were willing to eat at the bar. To bypass the 1.5 hr wait I immediately said yes! The restaurant Ambiance is very clean and open. They have ample seating and service is very prompt and attentive. We tried their Hot honey & smoke prosciutto pizza, Italian Cobb salad, and spicy rigatoni vodka pasta. Everything tasted so fresh, was packed with flavor and fulfilled our N.I. craving! Will have take the family here next time! read more

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Our first time here. I am so excited to see a new Italian restaurant opened up in the Brea Mall. This is a nice, modern, spacious, and very clean restaurant. It has covered patio seating and lots of indoor seating. Be sure to make a reservation to avoid the long wait time. Both the host and our server were very friendly. Our server was patient and attentive. I love the dish she recommended. The Tuscan Hash was very yummy. It was flavorful; a good mix of piquillo peppers, onions, and braised short rib. The meatballs in the Crushed Meatball Ragu was amazingly soft and tasty. As if that wasn't enough, we stuffed ourselves with Pesto Chicken Gatlic Knot Sliders. Omg, they were so delish! All the food we ate was generous portions. I can't wait to come back and try the other items. They have such a wide selection of choices. read more

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North Italia is our favorite American Italian restaurant. We have visited quite a few of their other locations. So glad this new one is very close to us. We have been here almost every weekend since they opened. This is a very open and bright restaurant with a spacious bar serve both indoors and outdoors. We usually sit at the patio side of the bar. They play sport games on the TVs above the bar. We like to watch some games while having a few cocktails. We are familiar with their brunch and dinner menus. Our favorites are Funghi and cacio e Pepe pizzas, steak & eggs, mussels, seafood pasta, bolognese, chicken Parmesan, veggie risotto and market board. In fact everything we have tried was delicious in healthy portions. We have tried almost all the items on the menu. They also have fantastic choices of gluten free! The service was always very friendly. But it does get a bit slow when they are busy. This is absolutely our favorite American Italian restaurant and bar in this area! read more

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This restaurant features a spacious, bright, and fresh atmosphere, with a restroom entrance that feels like walking into an art gallery. The food is perfectly seasoned, light, and flavorfully addictive, making you want to keep reaching for morel Because it is highly popular, you definitely need a reservation or should expect a long wait. Inside, it was a bit warm, likely due to the large crowd, and the environment was loud enough that we had to speak up to hear each other. The staff members were friendly throughout our visit. 넓고 환하게 트인 공간에 들어가자마자 프레시한 에너지가 확 느껴지는 매력적인 레스토랑이예요. 특히 화장실로 이어지는 입구는 감각적인 미술 갤러리에 온 것 같은 반전 분위기까지 주더라고요. 음식은 전체적으로 자극적이거나 짜지 않고 담백한데, 묘하게 중독성이 있어서 자꾸만 손이 가는 찐맛집이예요. 워낙 핫플이라 예약은 무조건 필수고, 아니면 꽤 긴 웨이팅을 생각하셔야 합니다. 실내에 사람이 꽉 차 있어서 그런지 공기가 살짝 답답한 감이 있었고, 대화할 때 목소리를 조금 크게 내야 할 정도로 북적북적한 편이예요. 그래도 직원분들이 다들 너무 친절하게 응대해 주셔서 기분 좋게 식사하고 왔습니다.. 나중에 엄마랑 같이 가고 싶어요 read more

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We went to the location in Brea! It's new, spacious and nicely decorated. Food here is always good! My all time favorite is the stropezetta. White pasta with mushrooms! read more

We have a reservation for dinner, and I'm glad we did. This place did look like it could get super busy, so luckily our wait wasn't too long. Our server was really nice. She took our orders and gave us our items not to long after. I ordered their sangria, and it definitely hit the spot. I was buzzed even with eating a carb heavy dinner. We ordered their salad, truffle bread and squid ink pasta. All were very delicious and big enough to share. We heard a lot of great things about this place, so we were glad the expections were reality read more

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Stopped by on a Monday evening around 5 pm, and there was a wait of 10-15 minutes! On a Monday! Not a holiday, just a regular ole Monday! They use OpenTable to place you on the waiting list, so your name will populate with the phone # if you've used it before. I'm also going to assume they take reservations, which might be a good idea if you want to eat here on the weekend. This location has been barely open for a couple of months, so everything, including the restroom, still looks new. The first thing I noticed it's loud inside. High ceilings, lots of tile and glass, just let the sound reverberate. Throw in clanging dishes and silverware, and well, you can imagine. Believe it or not, it didn't bother me. It added to the place's energy. There's also a lot of outside seating, both in the restaurant and the bar area, so that might be quieter if the weather is nice. There's a mix of tables and booths, but it has one seating arrangement I absolutely loathe: the long shared bench. With only 2-3 feet between you and the next table, it almost feels like you're eating with strangers, and if they are loud, you're hearing the conversation, and then you have to speak over their voices, so they hear your conversation. It's just not really private. Naturally, this is where they first sat us, and right next to the main in/out of the kitchen, which we could hear. Not good. And I could tell my dinner partner wasn't thrilled, so we mentioned that if there were any other tables, they could move us to a circular table for 4, a little farther away. MUCH nicer. Our service was AMAZING! She introduced the day's specials and pointed out the cocktail menu. I'm always thrilled when a new place has Coke products (see my other reviews about Vegas and their dedication to Pepsi products). After bringing our drinks, we were ready to order. The Sunday Night Lasagna looked good, so I ordered it. Oops! They're out of Lasana! The server was kind enough to double-check, but they were out. Boo! OK, so I'll go with the Bolognese (House Specialty). I was actually looking for lower-calorie items, and the Lasana was the lowest, but the Bolognese took 2nd place, so it worked. My dining partner had the Squid Ink Tonnarelli. As we waited for the food, we both noticed a weak cell phone connection. Seriously, a 1st world problem, and we DO know how to have a conversation, but sometimes we need ChatGPT to solve a disagreement. The food arrived in about 10-12 minutes, which was a nice turnaround. It was served in two bowls. Mine was still piping hot; my partners said he wasn't as hot, but wasn't cold. However, both were AMAZING! I could instantly tell the noodles were made fresh. Thick, soft, tasty. The meat was finely ground into the sauce, so you always had the taste of meat in every bite. Being our first time, and with the disappointment in no Lasana, I forgot to ask if anything like bread came with the meal. It didn't look like it on the menu, but you never know. Our incredibly nice and efficient server checked on us, and my partner asked whether bread was included with the dishes. She said it wasn't, but she could give some complimentary bread. Perfect!! (Side note: I wonder if the complimentary bread comes with the Entrées? Maybe not? I'll let you know next time.) As we were finishing up, before I had finished my first Diet Coke, our server brought me another. Bonus star for passing the "don't let me Diet Coke get empty" test! I wasn't interested in dessert, but my dining partner decided he wanted something, so he ordered the Hazelnut Torta, and I'm glad he did. THAT was delicious!! I love anything with a warm make and cold ice cream on top, but this combination was perfection. Overall, for 2 people, the bill was about $100, with 1 cocktail and a shared dessert, and honestly, we both felt it was worth it. The service, the food, and the location's energy were all great. I know for sure we'll be back, and while the pizzas I saw on some other tables look really good, I'm hoping for the Lasana next time. read more

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We started off with the focaccia and a grilled artichoke. Delish! The lemon aioli was super tasty, our server Courtney was extremely nice and quick to get our refills and answer questions. The only issue for us was that dinner for 4 on a weekday night was 200 without any alcohol. So moving forward this would be more of a special occasion place. read more

North Italia - Everyone but Charlize - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

North Italia, specifically the brea location, was not the experience I expected as someone who's been to other north italia locations. For context, i was with three other people. I ask the waitress if my cousin and I can do half spicy vodka pasta ($27.50) and half strozzapreti ($26.50). We proceeded to wait over an hour for our food while the two other people got their food around 30 mins before (during the wait a food runner came to our table with food we didn't order and we had to tell her she had the wrong table). The manager then came and told us that the food runner gave my cousin and my order to another table. We then waited another 10 mins until we were served a half portion of each pasta. We then had to tell them there was a miscommunication and we had originally asked for a full size portion of each pasta just split between two people, and the manager came back and was nice enough to comp the pasta and dessert if we wanted some. We finally got our food after another 10 min wait, and the food was good, but my vodka pasta came with no sausage. At that point I had just accepted defeat and didn't make another complaint. I believe the manager did the right thing by coming to us and apologizing, along with our waitress apologizing, but it just wasn't the type of dinner I was expecting. The chefs took way too long with the food, the food runners didn't appear to even know what food was going to what table, and overall this location needs better service. I really hope they can turn things around, because I don't want other people to experience what my table experienced. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Brea, California

I had been to the Irvine location a handful of times, so I was excited when I found out a North Italia would be opening up in Brea. They may still be working out some kinks, at least in the front of the house, as service could have been better. We came around 7pm on a weekday, and when I walked up to the hostess stand, three hostesses were up there just chatting with each other. I stood there for a couple minutes before I decided to say "excuse me" in order to get some assistance with a table. It was disappointing first impression of the Brea location to say the least. Once we were seated however, our waitress was friendly and welcoming. The menu had a great selection of options and we decided on the "White Truffle Garlic Bread" ($18.50), "Calamari Fritti ($20)", "Beef Carpaccio" ($20), and a "Hot Honey and Smoked Prosciutto Pizza" ($25). I was most excited for the White Truffle Garlic Bread, but ended up being the most disappointed with this dish. It lacked the flavor I was anticipating and it felt completely overpriced - $18.50 for a small portion of average bread. The 3 other dishes we ordered were good, nothing amazing, but still tasty. North Italia used to be one of my favorite Italian restaurants (at least the Irvine location), but for some reason, I didn't get that same impression of the Brea location. Still glad the Brea mall is getting a spruce with new restaurants like North Italia as it's great to have more sit-down dining options. Vibes and atmosphere were nice, and there's parking in the nearby structure, or a valet option if you don't want to walk from the structure. read more

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Ok, I have mixed feelings about this. I went to the location in SD so I had high expectations coming into the new brea location. First of all, when we were seated Inside it was a bit warm - the air felt still. So we asked to be seated outside where there's an open air patio. Much better. Service was eh. I felt like she kept trying to upsell us. It was awkward-- we knew what we wanted since we've eaten at another location. We were disappointed when it didn't taste the same. It was lacking flavor. The only thing that popped was the eggplant - that was till amazing!! We will go try it again next time and hoping for better service and the flavors that made us fall in love with this spot to begin with. Better luck next time ... I hope. read more

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