The ambiance, 10. Service, 8 Food, 20. My husband and I came for an early dinner. We didn't expect it to be as delicious as it was. Every single item we chose, A plus! We will return again and again! read more

North Italia - Salad Tuscan Kale Crispy Calamari Golden Fig Old Fashioned - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Great food and customer service Blood orange margaritas were amazing and beautifully presented. Salmon and kale salad were on point Chefs kiss read more

We were 30 min early for a reservation so we found seats at the bar and ordered drinks and Burrata. Such a great vibe here casual but sophisticated even the bar felt cozy. The restaurant was super packed and had a crowd waiting to dine in. When our table was ready, they still came and found us and moved us and our drinks/food over to a lovely little table in the corner for us to enjoy. We were worried we'd be forgotten but the service was phenomenal from the hostess to the bartender to the server. Not to mention the food and drinks were fantastic! Loved the spiced pear burrata and the bolognese. I will definitely be back here soon to try more! read more

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Even with a reservation, you might still end up waiting as they are busy which is expected but wished the hostess will give us updates Our server Clayton was amazing, we went to celebrate our son's birthday and Clayton took care of from the start. We did wait a long time for the garlic bread hut assume they were busy. Their manager/Katie came over n explained they accidentally burn the first batch so they had to make a new one. Food n drinks were amazing as always but having a great server like Clayton made our night. Thank you for making our bday celebration so special. read more

this place has been on our bucket list for awhile since we always drive past it or hear good things about it. I can truly say this place is a good spot as everyone says. The star of the show was most def the Hot honey & prosciutto pizza, would go back for that pizza. We also got prosciutto bruschetta as an appetizer and it was quite yummy with a soft toasted bread and toppings. We got the bolognese and it was a good standard pasta but wouldn't order again. Overall the vibe was lively and pretty open windows that would have a beautiful sunset view. We made a reservation but still waited a few minutes to be seated but as expected as they are very busy, the server was very nice and great at explaining the menu! read more

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My partner and I came here as a celebration of my new job. Since we did not have a reservation, there was a 30-40-minute wait. It was also a Friday night, which made sense why this place was that busy. We walked to the living space next door and shopped around before heading back to the restaurant. We got seated at the outdoor seating. The inside of the place looked very modern while the outside seating looked cozy and romantic. The patio was covered and decorated with fairy lights and candlelights. We started the night with a round of whiskey cocktails. They were delicious and had reasonable prices. We ordered the squid ink pasta and the chicken parm paste. They were both solid and awesome. We could tell the pasta was made fresh, and the sauce of the pasta was perfect. We finished the night with another round of cocktails. I had to order the espresso martini because I saw it on almost everyone's table. It was indeed delicious. I like that the cocktails here were classic with an Italian twist. I have not been able to come back to this place but I heard they are opening another location in Tempe. I am excited to give it a try as soon as they open. read more

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Service by Kyle and Riana was outstanding!!! The restaurant was very accommodating for 16 of us.

As always, one of my favorites. Food is always fantastic, service is great. Highly/always recommend. Had a young female server, Jordyn, who is very knowledgeable, accommodating, and made the experience that much better. Already looking forward to the next trip back! read more

Had reservations for a Saturday night at 6:30pm. Guess that is a very busy time. Other than having a hard time finding parking, I really enjoyed my experience. We got the Truffle Garlic Bread and split the Spicy Rigatoni. Very flavorful. My wife got a Sicilian Margarita. It was very strong. Our server was on point. This may make me sound old, but I did like the QR code to checkout. Made it super quick. read more

North Italia did not disappoint. The garlic cheese bread and meatballs as appetizers set the stage with a phenomenal delicious experience. My son had pizza(the pig), my daughter had bolognese. My husband had eggplant and I had chicken pesto. The food was fresh and oh so yummy. We are visitors to Arizona and will definitely be back when we return in the fall. It's worth the wait, but next time I would make a reservation. I would definitely recommend a reservation as it is packed. Now we understand why Our waitress was phenomenal. We loved her. We were sitting on the patio. I think her name was Valerie. The most pleasant happy person. We loved her read more

North Italia - Chicken Pesto- Delish - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We've moved away from So. Arizona where i first enjoyed the most delectable bolognese at North Italia. Hubby and I went to the Gilbert location for lunch yesterday and I was appalled at both the service and the food. Sauce was bland and watery and didn't hold up well with the pasta, so I asked for spaghetti or fettuccine and was told they don't serve either of those pastas there. What??!! I reluctantly asked for bread and then Parmesan cheese with my entree, but service was slow for what I assumed to be staples in most Italian restaurants. I'm sounding picky now, but it's only because this lunch for two cost us $150. If the food was as good as the So. AZ location I'd be happy. North Italia must be a franchised business, because our experiences were worlds apart. Too bad. read more

Exceptional. Seated our group ahead of our reservation time. Service was impeccable. Food was delicious and birthday desert treat was fantastic. Much better ambiance and layout than Arcadia location. Highly recommend North Italia Gilbert. read more

I've been to North Italia many times and the food is always delicious and tonight was no exception but the service tonight was subpar, not by our waitperson but by the kitchen. We had 5:45 reservations and were seated a little early at 5:35. We placed our drink orders immediately and before our drinks were delivered we ordered our food approximately 5:45 or 5:50. By 6:20 our food was not out, which concerned me since we had tickets to an event and had to be out of the restaurant by NO later than 6:45 our wait person went back to check in the order and said 5 minutes max in the food. He made an excuse saying we were there at 'peak' time and that's why it was taking longer. 5:45 is NOT peak time and I don't want excuses!!!3 1/2 minutes later our food was delivered. I had the Branzino and it was delicious but slightly heavy in the salt. And though the ambience is always wonderful, it was SO dark, none of us could actually see our food and wished the lighting was just a little more turned up. The food was 5 star but the rest only 3 star. read more

North Italia - Grilled Branzino* - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

100% worth going for the short rib entree alone! Our visit had some misses, but all in all, worthy of 4 stars. The ambiance was really nice and they were prepared for our reservation on time. We started with the truffle bread and arancini. The bread was popular but not for me. But the arancini WOW. These are a cacio pepe arancini instead of the typical fake saffron and are amazing. Best arancini I've ever had. I had the short rib entree (not the pasta) and it was delicious. The ricotta polenta its served on is so creamy and just the right level of richness. I also ordered a side of the spicy broccollini. It first arrived super cold and on 2nd attempt was warmer, but not good. Everyone sitting near it found it stinky, though we weren't sure what the smell was. Definitely not spicy. I took it home anyway as I had short rib leftovers and time did not improve it. We shared some desserts which were fun. The doughnuts were probably the best though! read more

Updated review: Came in Saturday evening for dinner. Much better experience from service to food. Started with the Italian Farm Salad which generously has salami, spicy coppa, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, campari tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, roasted peppers, herb breadcrumb & and oregano vinaigrette. Split that and it was delicious! Good size serving as well. A must have that is the best thing on their menu is the incredible White Truffle Garlic Bread. Lucious house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, herbs A little pricey, but absolutely worth the experience! For our main meal, my husband and I chose the Spicy Vodka Dish which comes with rigatoni pasta; but I opted for regular spaghetti noodles which they accommodated. Both had just the right amount of spice. The chunks of Italian sausage were the perfect touch of texture. Definitely will be back and happy this place hit all the marks this go round too! read more

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I have always loved North. I have gone with my family every year for every birthday to the Keirland Commons location. I hadn't been back since my dad passed and finally came in on Sunday evening- to the Gilbert location. I was SO excited to have some Zucchini chips and muscles. Unfortunately the zucchini chips tasted WAY different. They were super soggy and almost tasted like they used too much oil which cut out any salted flavor or flavor of the zucchini. They don't even have muscles/oysters on their menu anymore- which was my biggest disappointment. I was a girl with a mission! lol My bolognese was still delightful and the kids enjoyed their spaghett and meatballs. I'm giving 3 stars because I felt the overall food and establishment wasn't as great as my experience at Keirland for decades- for what the cost is. read more

I always have such a great experience when I go to North Italia the service is always warm and welcoming. The ambience is inviting and the food is always amazing. We went on a Thursday night and did have a short week for table, but the way it was maybe 5 minutes or so. It was a busy evening. When I had dinner there less I didn't want any of the drinks they were on the menu so I asked the staff if we could just get a lemon drop martini and they weee more than happy to accommodate me. For dinner I got the grilled chicken salad, shrimp, scampi, and white truffle garlic bread me and my good friend split all of these and had an amazing dinner. Everything was so well flavored and fresh tasting. I had a small problem with the white truffle garlic bread, and they gladly remade our order quickly. The service here always makes it worth the trip back. Until next time read more

North Italia - Lemon Drop Martini - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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My husband and I were blown away by our dinner here! Everything was outstanding and so creative. We started out with their burrata and their tuna crudo. Wow, melted in our mouths! What a delicious way to start our night. For entrees, I got the marinated short rib and my husband got the steak. We finished every last ounce on our plates. The meat was cooked to perfection and the risotto that came with mine was so creamy. Even the vegetables were impressive. They were so fresh! We finished the night with their pound cake with vanilla salted caramel ice cream on top. It was on point and worth all of the calories. My husband loved his cocktail and his wine as well. I totally understand why so many people have recommended us checking out North Italia. It was awesome all around. Our waitress was friendly and honest as well, which I appreciated. She told us which things were not worth it and steered us towards the good options. Definitely make a reservation because this is one hot spot. We were seated immediately but I could see others having long waits. read more

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Service 6/5 - our waitress was attentive and welcoming. Food - 5/5 funghi pizza, margherita pizza, spicy vodka rigatoni. The mozzarella was so very fresh. You could absolutely tell on the first bite. The spicy rigatoni was legit spicy so be aware of that. The ambiance is cute and the place was very busy. I would definitely be back again, You CAN reserve a table ahead of time and I STRONGLY suggest doing so. Our wait time was 45 minutes; however, the bar is open seating with full service. We opted for the booths as my tailbone cannot handle wooden chairs. read more

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The food was amazing and the server was even better. Jordyn was so helpful and knowledgeable in helping answer questions and picking out wine. She truly is a professional. Ask for Jordyn and you wont be disappointed with the food or the service!! read more

The service and wait time were great. But the food was not what I expected from North Italia. It was very noisy as this location is an open concept. We ordered pasta and the salmon dish, but were disappointed at the portions served. We went to the scottsdale location and had great food and service. Maybe this new location was trying something new for the ambience but it's not as classy as the scottsdale location. read more

I happened to come here for a group work event during the week and I enjoyed it so much that we had to come here as a family. We came on a very busy Saturday evening. Made a reservation through Open Table. So glad I did because there would have been quite a wait otherwise. We sampled the Chef's board which was delicious. It included green olives, fig jam, mozzarella, manchego, Marcona almonds, prosciutto and grilled bread. Scrumptious! Also tried the truffle Garlic bread and it was wonderful. I had the braised short ribs with lumache. My husband and won ordered pizzas. My daught had the chicken parmesan. Everyone loved their entrees. The pizza crust was perfect with a chewy outer border and super thin center. The boys raved about it. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. Excellent service! The price of our meal was about $160 for four of us and included a couple cocktails. Not bad. We will definitely add this place to our staple of family dinners out. read more

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Hubs and I came here for date night on a Thursday. We didn't have a reservation, but were willing to sit at the bar if the the wait was too long. They were busy and to our surprise, the hostess was able to seat us at a table inside right away. Although they have a beautiful outdoor patio with misters, nobody wants to dine outside in August in the Valley. We ordered the following: Espresso martini Heirloom tomato & burrata $14.5 Squid ink mafaldine $22 Glazed short rib cavatelli $22 Italian butter cake $10.5 Sorbetto $5 The espresso martini was strong and delicious. I ordered a second one in decaf, but it wasn't as good. The taste and consistency were off. We let the server know who let the bartender know and they said it was because of the decaf espresso. I asked them to remake it with regular espresso and told them we'd be happy to pay extra, but they said it wouldn't be a problem. They didn't charge us to remake the drink. The new drink was just as delicious as the first! The dishes were flavorful. The tomato & burrata was tasty and refreshing. The squid ink mafaldine came with tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, and mint in a spicy tomato sauce. I appreciate the decent amount of seafood in the dish and the nice kick in the sauce. Spicy pasta dishes are my jam! My husband's glazed short rib cavatelli came with parmesan fonduta, fresh horseradish, wilted arugula, and herb breadcrumb. I didn't try it, but it looked appetizing and he loved it. We ended the meal on a sweet note; with Italian butter cake and sorbetto! Can't go wrong with either. Both were sweet and tart. North Italia's butter cake flavors are seasonal, so they're always changing. Service was fast and friendly. We had a great experience and would definitely return! read more

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Our friends recommendation and I am so happy we decided to come here for dinner! I ordered their chicken Parmesan it had great taste and we also had two orders of their famous white truffle garlic bread! It is so good I can literally just come for their white truffle garlic bread and some wine! We were seated in a cute private room you can book your special events here We definitely loved the atmosphere here and will be returning back soon. read more

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

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It was hustling and bustling at 5:30 on a Thursday! We had reservations, 5:45pm. Promptly sat, and greeted within minutes! We were sat along the kitchen window was an experience all in itself. To watch the kitchen work was awesome. We hadn't seen our friend, from out of town in a few months and our server was aware from the get-go. Really impressive! He even picked up on one side comment we made about it being our friends birthday coming up & he really made an effort to show how appreciative he was for us to come in and celebrate with North Italia. We definitely used our servers knowledge of the menu to decide our food. Truffle garlic bread with house-made ricotta... I could eat it all to myself next time! The Caesar salad is one of my favorites in the valley, the use of olive oil is unbelievable. We had the chicken Parmesan, spicy vodka, and bolognese! All were great. Chicken parm was, truly, the show stopper!!! Bolognese was actually a bit sweeter than I anticipated. Because our server was aware of our friend's upcoming birthday, he took care of our dessert, tiramisu, and brought it with a candle and really made it fun for us.its not an authentic tiramisu, by any means, but it was good for what it is. We will be coming back! read more

North never fails. Always love revisiting this joint. Nothing I've tried here was bad. Good service, great atmosphere. . Go here for brunch and dinner. All the options we tried were great. Loved the Pig Pizza and avocado toast with salmon read more

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When they first opened in Santan, I was super excited. We would go frequently and were pleased with everything we ordered. Now I feel as if the service and the food have declined but the prices have not. I feel as if there are better places to spend your hard earned paycheck these days. read more

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North Italia never disappoints! The ambiance is stylish yet comfortable, making it a great spot for anything from date night to dinner with friends. The service is consistently excellent -- the staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. And the food... absolutely incredible. Every dish is so fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared -- the kind of quality that keeps you coming back. Truly one of my favorite places to eat! read more

We came the day before valentines and they were pretty busy. Luckily we had a reservation, had a short wait for our table. We ordered pretty fast, and the food came shortly) after. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the braised short rib lumache! Loved the ambiance with the music and not too loud of a restaurant. I just want to thank our server, Heather, she was perfect! Everything was great, I can't wait to be back. read more

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Keep hearing good reviews about this place. Went with friends. Initially wait was 40 minutes. We asked for outside so they said we have to wait more. Finally we got a table but very weird room inside looked more like a living room. Service was super slow Nobody came to ask if we want water or we want boxes Place didn't look busy at the end and still no service. Very disappointing service Only 3 star for good food Service 1 star We had pesto chicken pasta and it was good . read more

Always a good time at North! Their tomato bruschetta is my favorite (only available during happy hour). Tried the Arugula & Avocado salad and added chicken. It was very light and refreshing! My fiancé had the pizza on special which was Hot Honey & Prosciutto. It was really good but I think my personal preference is hot honey with pepperoni :) Gilbert location gets busy quick so either get there early or make a reservation! read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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If you could rate in something other than whole numbers, this would be about a 1.5. The (.5) would be for Cynthia our server. Still reluctant to give it 2 stars, but the other members of the family said their food tasted good. The main entree portions barely seemed to be other restaurants appetizer size portion. I got the pomodoro, because they were out of what I wanted. They were also out of other items we wished to order. How is that being a responsible business, running out of several ingredients or menu items. My 12 pieces of folded Cheezit size stuffed pasta and 2 tablespoons of sauce were barely room temperature when they came to the table. I actually thought they brought out the appetizer plate by mistake. That is how small the portion was. Each of the other members of the party had a piece and said the same thing about the food temperature. One of the other family members had the trottole chicken pesto and his first couple bites were room temperature. Then he took another bite and said, this part is hot like it was freshly made. How do you bring food to the table that is not served freshly made, and has enough time to cool off to room temperature? I was looking forward to going to this place for years, as I love Italian food. I guess it's back to Fazolis for me. Good portion sizes. Doesn't take 35 minutes to get the food after ordering. It has always been served at a proper eating temperature. It is reasonably priced and tastes good. I cannot recommend this place because I don't know what you the reader, likes. I can only say first impressions mean everything. And by first impression of this place, it doesn't get a second impression. read more

Came here for a work lunch on a Tuesday and there was no problem getting tables for around 10 people. There was tons of seating and we sat outside on the covered patio Food was good and the service was good. Honestly I thought this was a FoxRC restaurant but appears that it isn't. If you've been to a FoxRC restaurant like Culinary Dropout, you'll feel right at home at North Italia. I had the meatball sandwich with side salad and both were great. The salad dressing was a vinegarette that wasn't overly powerful. The meatballs were meaty and the bread had a firm crust but soft inside. Overall good experience and I see why some of my co-workers go there often. read more

North Italia - Our Famous Meatball Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We had an amazing experience at North in Gilbert. Our server Caleb was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, shared great recommendations and made our overall dining experience outstanding. My husband had the King Snapper and I had the Spivey Rigatoni. If you have a chance to dine at North in Gilbert you should and definitely ask for Caleb. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere! Love the big patio (with heaters in the winter) and the big round tables they have for larger groups. My husband and I went here for lunch and were seated right away. Our server Olivia was efficient and personable and knowledgeable about the menu. We had the truffle garlic bread appetizer (so good and very rich), the spicy rigantoni pasta and the strozzapreti (pasta, chicken, mushrooms, pine nuts). For dessert, we had the salted Carmel Bundino (a rich pudding like dessert). They comped the dessert as we were celebrating a birthday and anniversary, which was a sweet surprise. Everything was excellent, I've also previously enjoyed their pizzas and Next time I look forward to trying their sandwiches! read more

North Italia - White Truffle Garlic Bread - very good rich and easily shareable as an appetizer - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I had a business meeting in Gilbert. I wanted food, particularly Italian. One of the meeting group suggested this restaurant. Nobody else was hungry, so I was on my own. I arrived during Happy hour, between 3 and 6 pm on a Monday. I sat at the bar. People were really enjoying themselves. Wait staff was attentive but not a nuisance. Will greeted me at the bar. I got a great beer for the happy hour price of $5. Repeated a little later. There were a lot of choices for happy hour food, wine and beer. I went right to the dinner menu. I ordered the crispy Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. Tasty, with basil, pine nuts, and golden raisins. For my main course, I ordered a fresh pasta...Strozzapreti. I really wanted angel hair pasta. Not available, so I switched to Bucatini. It was delicious! Note that the portion sizes are average, so you probably will not need to take home a doggie bag. Friendly, helpful staff. Great ambiance and great food. A real winner. I gave it a 4 only because I couldn't try more menu items. read more

North Italia - Crispy Brussels sprouts. - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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This is the best Italian food me and my wife have ever had in our life not kidding. The atmosphere for a Tuesday was great and our waitress Taylor was absolutely amazing. She was knowledgeable on the drinks and the food preferences were asking about. We definitely will be going back for their brunch because they have a different drink menu and I'm sure it will be just as good as the brunch. All of their drinks were great and my wife absolutely loved the espresso martini. read more

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Been here a few times and the team has not failed to disappoint! We always get the truffle garlic bread and my favorite of the menu is the strozzapreti. I've had other items and all are just as good -but we all have a go to when we really enjoy a dish! The vibe is laid back yet lively, the team is great and I recommend reservations! we went on a Tuesday and it was busy (but we were seated quickly) read more

This place never disappoints. Plenty of seating and an open air atmosphere. I have been for lunch and for dinner, and the food has been phenomenal. Each time, my table has been served quickly and the servers are pleasant. I have had the meatballs each time and they are spiced perfectly. I love this place! read more

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Yum yum yum!! I love Italian, and also love that I found this yummy place! My 12 year old (foodie in training) and I came here for dinner and decided to share the chicken pesto, short rib pasta, and the oh so amazingly delicious white truffle garlic bread. Holy cow that bread is so good! (So good we ate it all before I got a photo ) The pastas were also great with lots of "mmmmmmms" happening after every bite. They have a cool vibe with both indoor and outside seating (nice patio with heaters). We also had the salted caramel budino for dessert - also so so so good. All of this was so good we went back and ordered all the exact same stuff again! read more

North Italia - Chicken Pesto - Italian Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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