I have been going to and ordering from North Italia for going on eight years. I have to say that they have the best Bolognese with fresh pasta in all the land. I have tried to find other places that are fancier and no place seems to comes close. The other items are spectacular as well. Moreover, I find myself craving their bolognese with fresh pasta and order it from DoorDash as it delivers well. Had it delivered last night and I'm still thinking about it now. It's not hard to understand why the Cheese Cake Factory bought the Fox restaurant group for this concept alone. The service and food quality is the best around. Highly recommend! read more

My first time here was amazing. We came for my girlfriend's bday dinner. The staff happily hid her birthday cake for me. And brought it out at the perfect time! The food... OMG, so damn good! They make the BEST FRIED CALAMARI! I had the squid ink pasta with seafood marinara and almost cried after I was done. All of the flavors were so deliciously balanced! I am so coming back! read more

Service was phenomenal, as well as the food. We have no complaints about this restaurant. We got one pizza and pasta to share and they were amazing. They somehow knew we were sharing and took the extra measure to split the pasta in two bowls - a small and thoughtful touch that we appreciated. This restaurant is a must go to. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We had a group of 15 and they did a great job at getting us seated! Our waitress was awesome, funny, and played into our entertainment which was awesome rapport :) We came to celebrate 3 birthdays and a 40th anniversary! We will definitely be back!! read more

Needed to get out, tired of cooking. This restaurant has been on my list to try. My friend and I have only been to a handful of restaurants since the Covid restaurant rules were announced. I made an Open Table reservations for 2 on a Saturday at 7:15. When you arrive in a car be prepared to valet it, parking lot is tiny. When we entered the restaurant all employees were masked, including valet attendant. Hand sanitizers were all around, hostesses were wiping down menus as they were being returned to hostess station. The restaurant was packed. I can't say that tables were 6 ft. apart or people were seated 6 ft apart. To note: toward the end of our meal one particular server did have his mask down around his chin while he took orders from a table of customers. We were seating at a high-top, Dylan our masked server was excellent. We ordered Craft cocktails: Grapefruit Martini and Quiet Italian Gentleman, Yummy! Dishes ordered were the Beef Carpaccio, Black Mediterranean Mussels and the Margherita Pizza. All the food came out hot, fresh and delicious. I would be back again, but maybe not in the near future. Not the restaurants fault, but in this day and age of Covid and wearing masks, I took note that customers picking up food by the bar area, waiting outside, and most of all entering the restaurant talking to the hostess at the hostess table (where everyone stops first) with mask under their chin or hanging off 1 ear. Double edge sword: do you enforce proper mask wearing or lose business. Atmosphere: bright, trendy, restaurant following Covid rule, not the customers though. Service: excellent. Food: very good. read more

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North is always a good idea! I have come twice to this location with coworkers and my company for lunch in Arcadia! The servers have always been pleasant and efficient when serving us as a large group for lunch. My tea was never left empty the entire visit! Both times I have gotten the seasonal salad - I can't recommend enough! The ingredients were fresh, unique and paired well with each other! It was fresh and I dream about the fall seasonal salad! We finished our meals both times with the butter cake!!!! A must for getting through a Tuesday or celebrating a birthday - so delicious!! The blueberries are SO good with the basil, such a great flavor combination. We are looking forward to the next lunch out! read more

I'd give it less stars if I could. We ordered quite a bit of food for our production staff and they asked me to wait outside in the cold because they needed more room for guest to come in. Basically if you're not dressed like a million bucks they assume you have nothing to offer. Any production I'm ever on in Arizona will not order from here. Also letting the film community know. read more

North used to be a great go to spot but the past few visits have really disappointed us. We've been to three different locations and each time we leave dissatisfied. Last night the Arcadia location was packed, totally understand it's a Friday night during the holidays at 6 pm. Our food took forever, the wait staff blamed the kitchen but each dish arrived cold which leads me to believe it was an understaffing issue. For paying $180 bucks for two cocktails, two pastas and an app it was very underwhelming. read more

My boyfriend and I come to this location quite often, about once a week as of late. And the food and service never disappoints. Our last couple of visits Travis was our waiter and he is awesome! Super friendly, down to earth and recognizes us when we come in. We appreciate the wonderful service and food always, but even more so during these times, where everything else seems to be falling apart. Thank you Travis and thank you North! See you next weekend! P.s. Get the WHITE TRUFFLE GARLIC BREAD (everyone's fav), SQUID INK MAFALDINE (my boyfriends fav) and the STROZZAPRETI (my fav) you won't be disappointed! read more

I had an amazing lunch at North Italia in Phoenix! Afternoon vibes were relaxed and bright, I really enjoyed the high windows and mix of table types. To start we shared the zucca chips which are thinly sliced zucchini fried into crispy chips. They are a good option for a light appetizer and to sneak in a green veggie. They kept me happily distracted until the main meal arrived. There happens to be just one shrimp dish on the menu, so I ordered an appetizer for my entree. The smaller serving size is perfect for lunch ;). The shrimp scampi was DIVINE! The combination of cooked tomatoes, herb butter, garlic confit, and lemon makes for DEEP flavors. It was AMAZING! Paired with crusty grilled bread, each bite is a Pop of flavor and crunch. The tomatoes were the best part! If you love cooked tomatoes, it's a must try :) For dessert I couldn't help but get the hazelnut torta again. Chocolate and salted caramel combination is a delicious sweet duo. The gelato is great and you can also order it on it's own for dessert. Is going to North Italia becoming a monthly tradition?? I will definitely be back! read more

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I feel like this spot is hit or miss. I didn't love the way they prepare their Bolognese. Bolognese is always my favorite dish in any Italian spot. They just do not provide enough sauce. The noodles are barely damp and there's hardly any meat to it at all. The pizza is OK. It's not substantial more similar to a flatbread. I didn't try any other dishes so I can't say but based on the two items I've had I'm not excited to return. The actual dining area and outside patio and ambience of the restaurant looks fantastic. read more

Went here for lunch on a Saturday, sat on the patio and it was lovely. Our server, was so so sweet and very attentive. We ordered the beef carpaccio which was a 10/10. A Cesar salad which was a 8/10 and the meatball pizza which was hands down the best pizza I've ever had or at least top 5! I would come back asap. read more

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The food here is great. Service was a little slow & they forgot to bring one of our items to the table, but were very attentive and took care of things quickly once you let them know. It was a lot louder than we anticipated. That would be the biggest drawback. If we came again we'd probably opt for sitting outside hoping it was a little quieter. We had to yell to have a conversation inside. Valet parking only as the parking lot is very small & tight. Highly recommend the charcuterie board, prosciutto brushetta & the Italian farm salad. read more

Food was super good. Service was horrible. Took 20 min to get drinks and the server took an extra 20 min just to give us our checks back. She didn't even light our birthday cake candle for us. She was eating and wouldn't come help us I needed ranch. Water never got refilled. I MISSED MY VOLLEYBALL GAME. she is wearing a yellow jacket glasses and pony tale. read more

North Italia - this how she gave us the cake - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was really good. The place isn't overly loud so you can actually have a convo with the people you're with. There is complimentary valet parking making parking convenient and hassle free. My friends ordered the mushroom ravioli dish and that was the best at our table. read more

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We decided on North for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere is beautiful, during the day and especially at night. Parking lot can be a little cramped, but they are a strictly valet lot, unless you're there for takeout. For our dinner, we got the following: Black Mediterranean Mussels - Had a handful that were not open and a few where the shells were broken, which i was slightly disappointed about. A closed mollusk after cooking is a dead one. And broken shells are sketch. You do not eat these. The ones that were open were good, not overcooked. The broth, while flavorful, was extremely salty. Bolognese - Husband had never had Bolognese and was REALLY wanting to try it out. So when he saw this on the menu, that was it. No questions asked. Husband said it was flavorful but was over salted. The boy thought it was the best entrée out of all of them. Strozzapreti - We really enjoyed this one though I thought something was missing. Husband stated it was probably because it had a flavor profile not quite a stroganoff and not quite an alfredo. Husband and the boy both enjoyed it. Short Rib Radiatori - I had my hopes up for this one. But something was amiss. Maybe it is because we cook short rib at home (from French's Meat Shoppe) The star of the night, in my eyes - WHITE TRUFFLE GARLIC BREAD!!!! This bread was AmazinG! read more

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I got the SPICY RIGATONI VODKA and it was very good. Service was excellent. The only negative the sitting is very tight and I kept getting bumped. They also have free valet . read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love to go to this place for my daughter's birthday. We invite her friends and everyone wears cute dresses. Because of this we make a reservation to sit inside. You know, so we don't get our cute dresses dirty. 5 stars read more

Perfect place. This is one of those Rare places where everything comes together. The ambience is alive and vibrant. There is free valet, indoor outdoor vibe, and bar is fun. Great menu choices. Happy hour drinks are not as plentiful but good price. No cocktails only sangria, wine and beer. Still our service was absolutely amazing. Hard to find impeccable service these days. Axel is one of the best! Ordered the Bronzino without butter and oils and it came out perfect! Hubby ordered the Pig Pizza and it was One of the best pizzas in we've had in Scottdale! The crust is absolutely perfect and the meat on the pizza is spicy and delicious. Prices are reasonable and the service is great. What more do you want? read more

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We landed in Phoenix and came for a late lunch here. I guess the time was between lunch and dinner so the service was a bit slow. But the food made up for it. Delicious authentic Italian food. The cacio e pepe pizza was so unbelievably good that we ordered a second one as a dessert. I am coming back the next time I am in Phoenix. read more

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Scallops 10/10. Risotto is made with calabrian agrodolce which is a sweet and sour sauce. read more

North Italia - SEARED SEA SCALLOPS - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Been to this location a few times and I love it here. The ambience, food, and service always has been top notch! We got the Italian Meatballs as an app to share, they are tasty and so good. Then I always get the Chicken Pesto, favie. I do need to venture to try another dish soon. My niece and I shared the Hazelnut Torta for dessert, so so good. I wish I could have eaten all of it. Love my visits to North Italia. read more

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What a nightmare of an experience I (and others) had at North Italia tonight. I placed a takeout order for a pizza and a pasta dish - my estimated pickup time was 5:49 PM. I arrived around 5:45 and was immediately greeted by a Hostess who went to check on my order. I was informed that the pasta was ready and they were just waiting on the pizza. No worries. 10 minutes went by. Then 20 minutes. Jeez - how long does it take to make a pizza? I did not receive my takeout order until 6:25 PM. That is absolutely insane. They were countless other customers waiting for takeout orders that contained pizzas as well. The FOH staff was extremely apologetic and kind, and a manager checked up on me multiple times. Without their help this would definitely be a 1 star review. It is insane to me that it took 35 minutes to make a Neapolitan style pizza, and due to that wait my pasta was FREEZING cold by the time I got home (I live next door). Avoid Takeout at all costs. read more

I enjoyed my experience here! "Free" parking by valet by tipping. I came on a Saturday night and was seated immediately. Waiter was friendly and I had other staff stop by my table to ensure a great experience. Low lighting created a nice ambiance and the food was tasty! The spacing of the tables gives you the option to make your dinner intimate with a date or social with a group of friends. I will say though that considering this place was not fine dining, I spent more $$$ than I intended for a table of one! Overall, I recommend this place for a nice dinner! read more

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

There are far too many great places to eat and drink in Phoenix to not have great service. Or rather not even good service. We sat at the bar for appetizers and overpriced Chianti. We were not greeted for a good five minutes. And then once we were, the servers could not be disinterested . the food of course was fantastic read more

I've never had such a terrible experience until today. I am giving them 1 star just to post this review. My family was singled out by the manager of the restaurant and asked to "take our kids outside" because they were "too loud." We had a large party and were asked to "move" or "take our kids outside to calm down" because a table behind us of 4 adults was complaining about noise. HORRIBLE! This is NOT family friendly, do not plan to visit with family as it is not a family friendly welcoming environment. We left after being there 30min because the manager gave us two options "take your kids outside or move." We will never be visiting again. Do better!! read more

I have been to North 40 + times over the years; both locations. Went to the 40th and Camelback location for dinner last Thursday and what a disappointment! It took 10 minutes to get a glass of wine and then no check back for our meal. Flagged down a waitress to place our order. Pasta dish came out cold, seafood was undercooked, no dressing on the salad. Waitress never checked back--- no offer for Parmesan. Had to stop her again for second glass of wine. Bad experience!!!! read more

"Lasagna"' was anything but. Glob of tasteless béchamel, little pasta and some short rib on top. Pass. Bartender could have cared less.

I highly recommend North Italia without reservations at all. I've been more times than my one pizza photo suggestions. Every meal I've had has been a slam dunk from all aspects. I particularly love their pizzas but their entrees and drinks are amazing. The service and venue is equally accommodating. They have a wonderful outdoor space too. I go frequently and look forward to dining there often. Give it a shot, you shouldn't have any reason not to go. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First of all the ambiance is awesome and beautiful. I had an Old Fashioned and it was superb. We ordered the lunch salad, one was with chicken the other an Italian salad. Presentation was beautiful and it was so very fresh..our server Mia was a delight, friendly, checked on us a few times to make sure it was what we expected and if we needed anything. We asked her her name and then she asked us ours. When she came back she said our names and asked if we would like anything else. We stayed there just enjoying the ambiance and our sweet server. We will be back... read more

I love North Italia. The food is always good, service is great as well. My favorite dishes include a rotating honey/ spicy sopressatta pizza, bolognese and the spicy vodka, the butter cake is good too. very yummy. My husband and I usually sit the pasta and they will bring it out in two plates for us. Ambiance is great as well, the light is dim during dinner. Great place for social gatherings, dates, family dinners, celebrations. I will say it can be loud in there at times with all the chatters. In the cooler months the patio is a good option and not too loud. Overall great ambiance. If you have a chance to check out North Italia, you definitely should! read more

One of the few places that close around 11pm around here that's not a club My friend and I needed somewhere to go after the theater last night to grab a bite and drink. This place came through - our bartender was awesome and super attentive read more

I always have good food here! They have a good brunch menu (I really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich) and the carbonara too. The truffle bread is decadent and their pizzas are really good! Cute vibe inside as well! read more

North Italia - Bomba style for the crust! We started eating before I took the picture! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food was great was a bit busy but makes sense. We tried the gluten free options the pasta was delicious I wish the crust didn't get soggy on the pizza but it's a hit or miss when going gluten free. Overall very good ! read more

Went to dinner with my lady and had the pleasure of being served by Tyler, who was very knowledgeable and attentive. He made some great recommendations and he was also very quick in responding to our every request. We will certainly be back! read more

Great outdoor patio. Mussels were delicious but my favorite was the broth they were in. Delicious herb flavors! The bolognese was good, I've had better at a different North location though. The daily special pizza was the highlight for sure! Aperol spritz had a bit too much aperol for my liking but they have a great selection of wines. It took a bit for our server to get to our table at first, but afterwards she was very attentive and friendly. read more

North Italia - Bolognese and Daily Pizza - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We ate here for lunch on a Friday. We came directly from getting picked up at the airport; I think we arrived around 11:15 a.m. We initially missed it driving past; I'm not sure if the signage is obscure or if we were distracted. We were surprised at the valet-only parking; we assumed this was probably mostly due to them having limited area for parking (?). There is a large interior dining space and a small patio, which was partly enclosed with plastic when we were there in February. As it was pleasant outside, we opted for the patio. They had a good selection of pastas and sandwiches for lunch. Two of us got pasta and one got a sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their food. We finished the pasta and everyone helped out on mostly finishing the large chicken sandwich so as to avoid leftovers. If I lived in the area, I'd go back to check this place out for dinner as well. read more

Best pizza and pasta in town. Always had the pasta before and had pizza for the first time there last night, it's my favorite !! Can't wait to go back , the dessert was amazing too , tiramisu is out of this world, just like in Italy. read more

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

The food was sooooo salty. I couldn't even take another bite I asked to have it re-done with less salt - and they brought a new one but sadly - it was just as salty. I can still taste the salt in my mouth as I write this review. Sooo bad. I'm so sad about it - coz the North Italia in LA is so good read more

Aron and Garrett are the most friendly welcoming bartenders I've ever met I came in and was not able to be seated quickly seeing it is a very popular place overall I have never been so happier with the service I have got from these two treated my guest and I like a million bucks I'm forever grateful and will def hope They remain with the company read more

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