This place was fantastic. The location was adorable and the building very cute. The wait staff was incredibly sweet. They made me a tomato bruschetta that was to die for. I ordered the chicken parmigiana. I was perplexed the pasta was covered in white sauce but the chicken in res. However it balanced nicely and was delicious. Calamari was crispy outside and inside soft and yummy not chewy at all. If you're near here please stop in!!! read more

SO good! Valet parking is a perk, food was amazing and the service was quick. I definitely will be returning. read more

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

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Anytime I've come here, the wait has been too long, the service sub par, and the food underwhelming. To add insult to injury, when the bill comes, your heart drops a bit. A bit disappointing for a Fox restaurant considering I've given almost all the others 5 stars. There are plenty other places in Scottsdale to go to for a more positive experience and memorable food for the same prices. read more

Service - GREAT Food - GREAT Always a delightful time here. We ordered a pasta dish to share, and they were kind enough to split the portions for us. The arancini balls are amazing! read more

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Great ambiance, food, service and Company! Busy for a Monday night but we managed to snag seats at the bar, the bartenders were personable, knowledgeable about the menu and they seemed to genuinely love their jobs. We ordered the burrata and added prosciutto it melted in my mouth! For dinner we split the home made bolognese, the pasta was so fresh! We wanted to order the donuts for dessert but they were sold out which was a bummer bc donuts are my favorite... and it was pretty early in the night so that was a little disappointing but we made do with the chocolate cake, all in all the food was really good and the home made past was excellent. read more

North Italia - Burrata but we added Prosciutto... it's pretty delish! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We ordered take out from North and it was just as delicious as when you sit at the restaurant. We ordered the scallops, calamari, the truffle bread (my favorite), a side of meatballs, and chicken Parmesan. Everything was perfect! My husband had never had north before and his favorite item was the meatballs. Cannot say enough good things about North, has been one of my favorites since around 2012. read more

The service was great. We were hangry and our server, Janell was helpful and patient. I was very impressed by the busser, an older man, who carried a massive amount of glasses on his tray. The restaurant is Very lucky to have them. Oh, and the food was very tasty also! read more

The food was amazing as Leeann made sure we had everything we needed at all times! The Snoqualmie Riesling paired perfectly with the Chef's Board. I would highly recommend for a great Italian eatery. We will be back !! Thank you so much ! read more

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

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This a great place! Excellent food, staff friendly and attentive. overall a great restaurant to go to! Great atmosphere, very cool place to have a meal with friends and family! read more

This place is a shame to Italians. I ordered food from them through doordash. To be specific spaghetti and sauce along with their grilled garlic bread. I specifically put in my order no cheese. The items still came with cheese. My pasta was cold hard and reminded me of Chef Boyardee out of a can. I will never order from this overpriced garbage of a place. read more

North Italia - Spaghetti with dried out sauce - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I have been to this restaurant far too many times to count. It's always great! Excellent service ( bar and tables), food consistently great. Love the ambiance and energy. Thank you! read more

This place is amazing. I went with my cousins and friend for a mini bridesmaid lunch after some wedding shopping. This place had the most amazing food and drinks. We started with the cauliflower appetizer. It had an over easy egg, asparagus and some really delicious flavors. We all decided to try the daily pizza which was an Eggplant Pizza. It was very flavorful and I would have never thought that eggplant would be good on pizza but it was perfect. For our main course we each orders a salad. The Italian Farm and the seasonal veggie salad. Holy moly! The flavors and veggies were so full of flavor. The salami in the Italian Farm had great flavor. I can honestly say that the salad was probably the best salad I have ever had. The dressing was a light vinaigrette and it was perfect! For drinks we had the Strawberry Spice Mule, which is now my favorite drink, the Bellini and the Red Sangria. All the drinks were delicious and they were very generous with their alcohol. The service was excellent and overall this place is a must visit. I'm from LA and had to see if there was one close to home and thankfully there is. Irvine here I come to get the cravings I will def need! Thanks North Italia!! read more

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner here with family while visiting my daughter in Phoenix. We started with the garlic bread served with ricotta and drizzled with truffle oil. So good. Chicken parmigiana and pasta in a creamy red sauce. This was delicious, everyone's favorite. Spaghetti and meatballs, thought the meatballs were a bit small. Pasta in bolognese sauce was good. Ended with Bombolini, round donuts served over a fresh cream sauce and vanilla gelato. Yummy. Living in New York with some of the best Italian food and comparing to what we're used to, this restaurant was ok. read more

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So let me preface with saying that I had been to North before I had moved to Phoenix and one of the selling factors of my apartment is that is literally across the street from this beautiful, wonderful establishment. First off, it literally fits every occasion. If it's just a super casual dinner with a friend in town or maybe you are celebrating a birthday and you want to dress up a little bit, it's perfect for it all. The top things I love include but are not limited to: half price bottle of wines all day on Sundays, if you are a vegetarian (like me), you can generally get items on the menu without meat, white truffle garlic bread (YOU NEED TO GET THIS), funghi pizza, bolognese (pre-veggie days but it's so flavorful yet light), the salmon, the mushroom tortelloni, and the chicken pesto. Side note, for the longest time I didn't really know they had brunch but everyone should know they have brunch because it really is a solid menu and it's such an awesome atmosphere to experience on a weekend morning. Everyone is always so nice, the outdoor patio is a nice area, even sitting at the bar is enjoyable. All around just a great vibe, you never feel out of place. The food is delicious (perk, they make their pasta in house daily) and not to mention the staff is always so accommodating. I was there 2 weekends ago with my parents and best friend and we were just right around an air vent so it was really cold and they turned off the vent for us. How wonderful is that?? Whenever I have a guest in town, this is always my go to place for dinner because how could you go wrong? read more

Great food and atmosphere. Ate here with a fairly large group and the service was fantastic. The restaurant staff were friendly and attentive and the food was really good. This is definitely a spot to come to when you're in no rush and are looking for some great pasta. read more

I think I've found a new addition to my Arcadia list of likes! I remember NoRTH from my days of U of A. It was the first of its kind of Tucson and the place for college kids to go if they wanted to feel "grown up" and for the small group of young professionals who live in Tucson to hang out at night. Well, fast forward some years and Sam Fox has now opened up another NoRTH location in the Arcadia hood and I'm a huge fan! I've been here a couple times now and I've been happy with every visit. I absolutely loved the anti-pasta boards which come with your choice of cheese, meat and accompanied by sourdough bread. It's a perfect meal for lunch if you feel like sharing that and a salad. There paninis are buttery deliciousness! Be prepared that these guys are not low-cal, but if you're in the mood for some delicious buttery bread sandwiched with creamy cheese and yummy meat, this is for you. My favorite is the salumi which is a combination of meat and cheese. As for the pizzas, again this is no low-cal option but they are soft and crunchy at the same time and come in a variety of flavors. I love the decor of NoRTH. It feels like there should be an ocean or lake right outside the doors and I really enjoy the open environment of this converted car wash. The high ceilings and open doors make the restaurant open and airy. There's plenty of seating including bar seating along with dining seating. This would be a good spot to either go for some drinks and appetizers or a full meal. Thanks for bringing a tasty addition to the Arcadia neighborhood! read more

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I confess: I've become a Short Rib Hash addict (available on their weekend only brunch menu)! Soooooo freaking delish!! Must try! They treat me like a VIP but also some of them like a 'true Italian family' would. Now I've been coming to this location for years & have had many of their dishes! All very yummy! Rarely had a problem & if I did; they took care of it immediately without me feeling like a bother. Managers, wait staff & bussers has been very friendly, attentive & always take good care of me. They make my dining experience here very enjoyable; which always make your food taste even better. Great atmosphere to enjoy with friends, family & even by oneself!! Great location in the Arcadia area. Very nice happy hour (though I do miss having the spaghetti w/meatballs on their original HH menu from long ago ); especially like their all day Sunday HH. Now this a FOX Restaurant Concepts but please realize this is not simply a chain along with many of his other successful restaurants but is owned & founded by Sam Fox who resides here locally. So support LOCAL businesses I always say if you can. Again delicious food with great service! @eatnorthitalia read more

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Having enjoyed the North in Kierland Commons, this location had much to live up to. To start, we ordered the highly addicting zucca chips and two glasses of white wine. We were sold on trying the handmade pasta so I got the spicy shrimp and my girlfriend tried the lasagna. The shrimp had a nice kick and I really enjoyed the pasta texture and sauce. You can tell they put an emphasis on quality ingredients. For dessert, we had the sugary doughnuts served on a custard sauce which were ok, though not quite as good as I remembered. The restaurant is open and lively, much like many of the other Sam Fox concepts. For a good meal and a terrific ambiance, you can't go wrong with checking out this "Italian Farmhouse." FYI - Come prepared to valet your car because the parking lot is packed on a busy night. read more

The idea of bestowing gastronomic excellence inexpensively is breaking the rules. A lavish restaurant which expends decadence upon patrons looking to dine, drink, chat and simply decompress. The building looks like a traditional yet modern farm architecture that kinda hovers between past and future, fancy and country. A loving tribute to an ancient noble farmer somewhere from a Tuscany hillside, Italy. For a late lunch there is great activity. Locals today really care about their personal appearance and image. Everyone looks especially proud. I sat at the bar in the open air and ordered a Peroni Lager, 5. a light crisp Italian beer with a gentle flavor. My water was brought to me in a clear 500ml "Grolsch" swing top bottle with a clean glass. Even using a lemon as a paper weight for my tab was remarkable. For my lunch I enjoyed a serious salumeria panini. Italian cured dry salami with mortadella, an Italian sausage. Roasted peppers and melted provolone. And I must mention the garlic bread. On the side was a small bowl of what looked like a spring mix pesto salad. 10. This neighborly place with its kitchen sure was central to my heart and mind this afternoon. Complimenti alla cuoca, Alla Salute! read more

North Italia - Complimenti alla cuoca - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Driving over 2300 miles in three days wears. It also wears when you have your father in the car and in order to have a conversation, you have to constantly repeat yourself because he refuses to admit he needs to get hearing aids. Phoenix was our last stop before home: Los Angeles. I was determined to treat ourselves, since New Orleans and the McDonald's in Fort Stockton were terrible disappointments, so I picked North Italia. I'm not even one for Italian food, to be honest. Why should I pay $15 for a tomato smashed into a pasta, made of flour and eggs? I mean, seriously. Not that hard, not terribly flavorful. Until, of course, I found this place. There was one instance where I actually liked italian food, and it was at Michael Chiarello's restaurant up in Yountville, where you have to secure a reservation two months early along with the Keller restaurant group. Obviously, I'm going to start with a drink. I believe it was called the Julietta, a vodka, elderflower, and prosecco mixed drink that came with a pretty flower as a garnish. It became my new favorite in all the ones I've had between the pacific and east coast. Yelp told me to get the zucca chips, so I did, because I am a sheep. Baaah. That's sheep for, "You should get it. They're flash fried zucchini chips that taste like a slightly salty cloud, and are the perfect appetizer that won't fill you up before your meal." Deciding on an entree was difficult. You see, the short rib and ricotta gnocchi looked good but - let's be real here - gnocchi is one of the easiest pastas to screw up. I went to a michelin star rated restaurant and ordered gnocchi thinking, "How could they?" and ended up getting an answer. So my expectations were certainly low. Instead, I was given pillowy pasta, with deep hints of ricotta, and some of the most amazing braised short rib I've ever had. Anywhere else usually makes their short rib saltier than the lick the cows get as a treat - but this, oh no. This was heaven. I could taste the beef in this spectacular sauce, and it was so good and simple. Never underestimate the power of simplicity. Good lord. My dad had the strozzapretti, which I was not expecting to be good for some reason. I don't know, I have a crazy relationship with pasta. They hand-make it all in house, and just like the gnocchi, I felt as if I could eat it forever. Chicken, mushroom, fresh al dente pasta in a parmesan cream sauce. Amazing. For dessert we had italian donuts with a vanilla marscapone sauce, and their nutella budino. The budino, topped with toasted hazelnuts, was great, but my favorite were the donuts. Airy things, dusted with granulated sugar and swept up with sauce, were the perfect way to end the evening. I was humbled, to be honest, and actually contemplated coming back out there with my boyfriend just to take him to the restaurant. It's still up for consideration, actually. Make a reservation well in advance, I have a feeling this place isn't going to have slow nights anytime soon. read more

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Friendly staff & amazing food! They also have a great happy hour menu. I love their cacio e Pepe pizza.. hands down the best pizza! I've got my friends, family & coworkers hooked on it! You gotta try it! Delicious read more

We stop by for Lunch. Ambiance was perfect for relaxing Saturday afternoon. Everyone was super friendly and attentive including our server/bartender Justin. Food was solid 5 stars! We ordered pizza, garlic bread, shrimp scampi and salmon +++ General Manager stop by our table to make sure everything was good (impressive!) read more

Trying to order Pizza in Arcadia wasn't the easiest task on a Saturday night during a holiday weekend. After the majority of places showed either closed or a 45 minute wait, I stumbled upon North on the yelp app. And stumble, we did. We walked down to the North bar with the intention of getting some late night grub. We were pleasantly surprised when the entire menu was quite affordable. For a cheese pizza, sangria and a beer it was $28. The pizza was mouthwateringly delicious despite the fact that it was just a basic cheese. It's definitely something you can scarf down and split for a great date. The sangria was some of the best I've ever had. I don't like sweet drinks, but much to my surprise this was a very winey and strong sangria. Just my style! I was so happy with it that it's going to be one of my staple places to go now. The bartender was so polite and nice. Instead of being annoyed with us for walking in an hour shy of closing, he welcomed us with ample suggestions. He never rushed us and was the appropriate amount of attentive. Their menu is consistently good across their locations. I've had the greatest salads here. Their salmon is to die for. It's safe to say this is in my top five favorite restaurants in Scottsdale/Phoenix. read more

Met up with some fellow yelpers on a Wednesday night for the International Supper Club UYE, this time we headed off to North Fattoria Italiana . I have to say I have driven by many times and thought, wow I love the look of this place, the huge windows are so inviting! So when this place was picked I was pretty excited! I got there a little bit early which was ok; it allowed me to really take this place in. I absolutely love the opened kitchen. The entire place has this opened feel to it, rustic yet modern at the same time. Visually impressive. Some of us meet up for Happy Hour, but quickly found out that happy hour ended at 6, so I rushed my order in at 8 mins till. I had a glass of the house white wine, it was very pleasant! After everyone arrived it was time to order! I surveyed the menu over and over, but kept going back to the Pesto dish. I love Pesto! It's one of my favorite dishes, also something that isn't cooked often in my house, so I took this opportunity and ordered it. The pesto was fresh, the noodles perfectly cooked and fresh! Love homemade noodles! I was very pleased with my meal! Everyone's dishes looked amazing too! Glad to have tried North Fattoria Italiana and look forward to coming back! read more

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My daughter picked this for her birthday meal. We had been to a Yelp event here in the past and have been wanting to go back and try it. Boy am I glad she picked this place. We started with the grilled artichoke for an appetizer. WOW! I had no clue how much I would love this. It has truffle oil lemon aioli and was amazing. I didn't want to share but did! For my meal, I had an italian salad with Sopressetta and added chicken. The dressing was light and refreshing and the flavor combination was amazing. I love that it was served on a board like the Charcuteri platters. Our server was great. She even showed us how eat the artichoke properly. She kept our drinks full, was attentive and answered all my questions. I loved watching the kitchen prepare all the food, and the atmosphere is great, nice and open and bright. Can't wait to go back and I am not sharing my artichoke next time! read more

North Italia - French toast! Best French toast ever! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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If you like Fox Restaurants, you have to try North! Like all of the other concepts, this restaurant has a great atmosphere and trendy interior, and the service is great as well. Our server was really friendly and helpful, and made sure to get our drink orders on happy hour when there wasn't much time left, which I always think is nice. I didn't pay much attention to the wine and cocktail list, but they have a really great selection of beer --lots of local choices. For an appetizer we got the calamari, which they pair with arugula. We thought that was interesting since we've never seen it before, but it was great! I definitely recommend trying it. For dinner we got The Pig pizza, and it was delicious. I would say I've had other pizza I liked more, but my boyfriend thought it was great. Maybe next time I'll try asking for less soppressata because it was really salty, but that's just me :) The dessert looks amazing too, we'll definitely come back to try it sometime! read more

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The first time I tried to GPS "North" Google Maps laughed at me. "Really Irene? There are hundreds of streets that start with North." Despite my lack of inherent navigational guidance I found my way there. Dinner was a joy with a large group of people. I enjoyed the spinach pasta. Absolutely no feeling of guilt as it was so heavenly. I *did* regret missing Happy Hour. (It runs until 6pm. Wine is $4 a glass! Sangria and beer too!) I loved the ambiance and the incredible space. It was perfectly loud for new friends to have a good time. With gusto! Fast forward to breakfast and I fell in love with the "Short Rib Hash". Eggs are involved. (Mom was doing it wrong all these years.) I forked my way through a gluttonous serving. Then I hoover'd down my neighbor's french toast. (The joys of communal eating.) The Red Rooster drink had just the kick of spice. I might have had two. (Shhh!) Tonight I enjoyed a true Happy Hour. Vanessa at the bar is just *wonderful*. Full of energy she worked the bar. By that I mean she sprinkled her magic fairy dust and created smiles. (I didn't want to leave! Neither did any of my bar stool neighbors:) Hearing how much I enjoyed dark beers Vanessa offered a Moretti by La Rossa. Vanessa is amazing at what she does. North Italia provides excellent fare. Be sure to sample the pizzas! I had the special of the day. The crust is right up there with New York style crisp. Heaven. (And a steal at $8!) Save me a bar stool during HH. (Two can share a bottle of wine *and* pizza for $20!) I can't wait to go again! read more

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They have the BEST grapefruit martini I've ever tried, along with their calamari, my table had to order 2. We also ordered 2 of the truffle bread. read more

Good food; Bad Flies; So-So Service. Tried this place with my family after the June 2012 write-up in Phoenix Magazine. The restaurant was a little odd to find and the mandatory valet was interesting, but the interior is amazing. The person(s) who did the building and interior design did a superb job-- the spot is very open, the revealed kitchen is fun (especially for an interested 4 year-old), and the artistic touches and lighting fit perfectly. Not often I take notice of these kinds of things, but this is an exceptional concept place that way. We tried the Chef's Board, Burrata Alla Panna (asparagus), Mafaldine (rock shrimp and long noodles), Margherita pizza, and buttered noodles. All were very good, though not remarkable. Bread is for-charge and the water has an "interesting" taste. The most offending thing was the flies. We're talking lots of them. And big ones. And so persistent you might as well pull them up a chair and plate. When your little kid asks why there are so many flies an why they have red stripes and such big eyes, something went awry. A kid should not notice the exoskeletonal features of insects at a nice restaurant. Odd to constantly brush the flies away, just look around to see every other table doing the same. It proved to b a sad, asynchronous dance for would-be happy diners. We skipped dessert just to get away from the bothersome diptera. If only the service staff was as attentive! Waitress was middling at best. Drinks were left unfilled for long periods. Two plates came out too hot while the pizza was just warm-- our daughter's dish came out so hot that she would have burnt her mouth had my wife not tested first (and singed her tongue). I also had to ask if there were specials because it wasn't volunteered... Maybe specials are a private and fabulous secret, here. I didn't order the special soup, so not sure if it was indeed nirvana. Would visit again if there was reason, but my wife and I agreed walking out that it wouldn't be worth a trip on its own. read more

Somehow I didn't even know this place existed, and then my boyfriend's dad asked us to join him there one night for dinner and OH MY GOODNESS, we left feeling full and extremely happy. First of all, the decor and look of this place is really cool. The ceilings are very high and the patio is relaxing, especially during these beautiful AZ nights in the spring. To start, I had the Red Sangria. I don't know what it is with me and sangria but their sangria was super yummy! The rest of the table had different glasses of wine and no one complained. For the appetizers, we went with the Crisp Calamari and the Steamed Pei Mussels. The Calamari is more like half salad half calamari but nonetheless delicious! The arugula pairs so well with the calamari, my boyfriend doesn't particularly like arugula but he loved the way it tasted with the calamari. The mussels were perfect and the white wine butter garlic sauce is so good. TIP: If there's extra at the end, save the bowl and order a side of bread to dip in it, you won't regret it!! On another visit I got to try the Grilled Cauliflower. They top it with a fried egg which is great to break the yoke up all over the cauliflower. Creaminess mixed with the savoriness of the cauliflower is a flavor explosion. For the entrees, my boyfriend and I ordered two dishes and split them both, I highly suggest sharing with a friend so you get to try multiple items!! We went with the Ricotta Gnocchi and Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. The flavors that came from both of these dishes...WOW, just wow. The Gnocchi might be the best gnocchi I've had in AZ. It's so creamy and delicious. I don't even like horseradish but it works to beautifully in this dish. The pork tenderloin was cooked perfectly and sat on a bed of great northern beans. Everything just paired perfectly with each other. Zach's dad ordered the Margherita Pizza and luckily I got to have a couple bites! Their dough and pasta is made fresh daily and you can really tell that it is, it's so fresh!! The pizza tasted refreshing, like they went out back hand picked the tomatoes and basil, and then made a pizza. Lastly, the desserts. I don't even know where to begin. The Salted Caramel Budino and the Tiramisu. I would take one bit of one, and then have a bite of the other, then repeat. The flavor from each was so unique and vibrant that it did not overpower the flavor of the other dessert, making the one bite repeat possible and successful. The Salted Caramel Budino has me lost for words when it comes to flavor. The sweetness of the caramel paired with the salt is like unicorns prancing on rainbows on your tongue. The Tiramisu is also heavenly delicious. You can't go wrong no matter what you choose! To sum it up for anyone who doesn't feel like reading the novel I just wrote, check out this restaurant and be prepared to spend some money if you want the full experience. The staff is super friendly and on point. I can't wait to go back to try more dishes!! read more

The restaurant only offered valet parking which in normal times is great, however during COVID we really didn't want to have someone in our vehicle. When we asked the valet if we could just park in one of the numerous open spots he made it sound like we were out of line for asking. He made it very clear that he was inconvenienced by our request. We thought the food and service inside the restaurant was great. Very good ambiance. read more

North might be one of my new favorite restaurants! We tried it for the first time last night and loved it. If you make it for happy hour, you can get a great deal with a pizza and bottle of wine for $20. We did that with red wine and a margarita pizza, probably the best margarita pizza I've ever had. We also split the chicken pesto pasta with pine nuts and capers, that was amazing! I also recommend their tiramisu, which comes with delicious little chocolate balls on top. The atmosphere is great as well, kind of like an aluminum barn with lots of windows and really pretty decor. I'll definitely be coming back here again! read more

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North was a very very great place. The ambience was great! It's a big open area, but very intimate. Our server was very quick and happy to serve us. I feel service besides the food is very important, bc if my service sucks my experience and appetite are lost. The Artichoke I had was amazing and I had never had one! Incredible first experience and appetizer. I had the steak and it was cook perfectly and very well seasoned. I will be going back. It's very inviting! read more

North Italia - Very very good food! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Interesting thing happened here. I'll start off by saying that I've wanted to try North for a while so shout out to Monica for making me get my butt in here. I also have to throw in that we both look absolutely smashing in purple. So let's start with the good. North, like any Fox restaurant manages to pull off a fun, casual, lively atmosphere that is good for groups or a smaller crowd that likes to have fun. In keeping with the Italian Farmhouse motif, the inside has an open, almost converted barnyard feel with accents and decor that convey that farm fresh atmosphere. You can count on a few modern twists to traditional Italian dishes from their appetizers and mains to their desserts. I appreciated having a choice of Peroni or Moretti. Their cocktail menu was interesting however the feedback from others was "not impressed" so I'm glad I stuck with a Moretti. I started with a very respectable Caesar Salad. I am becoming more and more picky about my Caesars so theirs was as I said, respectable but not stellar. Our friendly server recommended the bolognese over the lasagna so I went with her confident recommendation. Now this is my problem, not the restaurant's but I am one of those weirdos that likes capellini as my pasta of choice. I know, after nearly getting into an argument with a server at another restaurant (not a Fox restaurant), that a larger noodle renders more of the flavor of the sauce. This is why a bolognese is typically accompanied by linguini...fair enough. What I don't understand is this seemingly new trend where bolognese is now served with fettucini. Long story short, this is how my bolognese was served and while it was good it didn't send me into endorphin-laden bliss like when I have some smooth-as-velvet capellini with my hearty bolognese. So it was good, not great and truth be told a bit of a let down. I know for the future to ask for capellini, so this is not the restaurant's fault. What did blow me out of the water was their grilled asparagus. I am so glad I ordered this side. The asparagus was decent sized and grilled up perfectly. I knew I was going to regret it in the bathroom later on eating this much asparagus but it was so damned good. I can't believe I hated this stuff when I was a kid. I took part of my dinner home to save room for dessert, which was vanilla gelato with expresso. Again, good but not stellar. But it's OK because we went to LGO for second dessert (like a good hobbit, I skipped elevensies) So here is the interesting part. When I heated up my leftovers the next day for lunch, it was DELICIOUS!!!! Fettucini or no fettucini it was AWESOME. How often is your food better on the second day? So to sum up, the best part of my meal was the company. North is definitely a fun place to go, but I would go more for the atmosphere less for the food and I don't think I'd go out of my way to come back here. But if I were invited for more food and fun, far be it for me to decline. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Do yourself a favor and start with the chef's board and the arancini, and then the kale salad for dinner. Pretty delicious! read more

North Italia - Chef 's Board & Arancini - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The truffle garlic bread was 10/10, the service was great but I couldn't get over the ton of flies in the restaurant. All the patrons was swatting their plates, face etc. i had to ask for a menu to swat the flies. I'm not sure why the patio door and bar window would be open during this time of the month when it seems to be "fly season" in PHX. I couldn't enjoy my food, and it ruined the whole experience, two bites in I had to pack up my order to go. read more

Always a great time here! The food is amazing and the service is even better, our server Rachel was awesome.

I actually went to the kierland commons location with my girl friend on a Friday night around 8:30 PM. This location is small capacity so I highly suggest making a reservation ahead of time to avoid waiting for a table. The three times I've been here I've had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a table. While waiting we went to the bar and ordered a blood orange margarita which was super yummy. Almost too pretty to drink. Then we were seated on the patio outside with candle lit tables under a heat lamp. It was very cozy and chic. Our server was super bubbly and suggested a couple other drinks for us which were: The Julietta which had ginger, vanilla infused Tito's vodka, Italian elderflower, lime and Prosecco and I ordered the grapefruit martini. To eat my friend got a pepperoni pizza and I had the chicken Parmesan which came with white creamy Parmesan rigatoni. I was bummed they got rid of my skillet lasagna but this definitely made up for it! I will definitely bring my boyfriend here. Great for girls night or date night! read more

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NORTH FATTORIA ITALIANA (aka NoRTH Arcadia) misses the mark!!! All I got here was slight heartburn & Dirty Shoes & Pants! How can a Sam Fox concept restaurant, headed up by the former NOCA chef, Chris Curtiss miss the mark? If your a total Foodie like me, & you like Sauce - Pizza & Wine, olive & ivy, & Bloom you might be in for some disappointment! When this restaurant was going up I had high hopes for it to be a neighborhood hang out. After all we have a few good restaurants in our neighborhood so one more adds to the selection of my favorite Arcadia hang-outs, and a Sam Fox Concept Restaurant in between Chelsea's Kitchen, The Grind, & LGO should only help minimize the wait time to get a table in any of these awesome eateries!(Woo-Hoo!!!) Now who puts up a freestanding down to earth restaurant (as it's marketed) next door to U-haul, and only offers valet parking? (WTF!) Oh yeah, the dirt floor outside patio as organic as it may look will cover your Italian loafers and nicely pressed Slacks in dirt! Seriously, not a good idea for couples on dates in their Sunday best, and expensive shoes. You can pretty much assume if you have a nice automobile that you will valet park, you are going to be dressed to impress, and when you leave dinner to go clubbing or to your favorite watering whole you will look like a F--king hobo! Here is a suggestion, shoot your Architect & get either the guy who did The Parlor on Camelback or the Grind, and fix not only the Patio, but also the dinning room! Your dinning room is not just Loud, but also very badly designed! (Seriously!) The Arcadia NoRTH menu is based upon interpretation of traditional Italian cuisine, and is OK, but nothing here is making me say "I'm craving NoRTH!" To be really frank, I like the Pizza and deserts @ LGO/PIZZARIA much better!!! Sorry Sam but like Radio Milano the snob factor is much higher here than the dinning elegance that your menu pricing warrants! NoRTH Arcadia (aka NORTH FATTORIA ITALIANA) is another upscale traditional Italian cuisine restaurant with the promise of authentic dishes without the "snob factor!" The 4th time in the last ten years this restaurant concept has been tried in our neighborhood!!! Like the last 3 times I have to say this I don't see that special little something, "je ne sais quoi." read more

North Italia - NORTH FATTORIA ITALIANA - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I personally love North Italia. The food: go during happy hour and get the zucchini chips for $3, they're light and crispy the perfect small app. The margarita pizza is $8 during hh and was perfect for 1 person, and was really good! The red sangria is delicious (not for those who dislike sweet wine), and the tiramisu was amazing! My husband got the rosemary chicken, and he liked it but wasn't super impressed. Our friend got the pesto chicken pasta and that was probably the best pesto I've ever had- definitely recommend that! It was creamy and flavorful, not grainy like pesto usually is. The service is always great, and I love the valet parking. Overall I love this restaurant! read more

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