I'm glad we finally got to try out this wonderful little spot in our neighborhood. Soon after we were seated, we were greeted by the server who offered up complimentary zucchini chips as it was our first time. While super tasty, the chips were a bit on the salty side. We ordered the calamari app to start, our first thoughts were that that marinara sauce was missing. However, we soon learned that the calamari didn't need it.. Rested atop lemon vinaigrette arugula, the calamari was very flavorful and tender and the breading was a lot more fresh than other places. Very delicious! Since I had filled up a lot on the apps, I ordered a Caesar salad. Nothing crazy. My fiancé ordered the bolognese pasta which I sampled..oddly reminded me of having Chef Boy Ardee or Spaghetti O's as a kid. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but it sure was scrumptious! Service was superb! There was a lull in getting our food out to which our server addressed and apologized for. He offered us warm bread with vinegar and oil while we waited and also treated us to dessert free of charge after the meal - we totally appreciated this gesture and attention! I feel like a lot of places don't address that type of issue when it happens but it was definitely noticed and we were impressed. Excited to come back! Keep up the great service :) read more

North Italia - Calamari app good enough to not have marinara with - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Ate at the one in North Phoenix on a Saturday evening. Service was good and the food was good. Look, it's a chain but in terms of quality and quantity...hard pressed to be beat. You won't go wrong with a meal here. read more

I've only been here a few times but it's always delicious and service is always on point. We had lunch yesterday and Andrea was our server. She is so friendly and helpful. We just loved our experience there. We shared the vegetable salad and cacio e pepe pizza. Yum! Both were amazing, service was fantastic and we enjoyed our visit. Definitely will be back. read more

The food is fantastic, the service its top notch and the atmosphere is wonderful.. I live on my own and luckily live very close to north.. I go there a lot! Most of the time alone and enjoy dinner, wine, & espresso @ the bar.. I know all the bartenders and they are wonderful we all laugh and enjoy the evenings.. All the regulars as myself all know each other and if its not a football game that night we will all move around and sit by one another and laugh and enjoy the great nights. Enjoy the outside views at night the bar is open cause the great weather. I cant think of one thing I don't like about this place. They give me this family feel when I come in. read more

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I just went here for the first time and wow can I say it was the best food I've had in a long time!!! Very fresh and great service! We started out with the bread and oil and even that was great! I had the roasted salmon and it was incredible and I highly recommend, I also highly recommend the Strozzapreti pasta 10/10 read more

North is my all time favorite restaurant. I always crave the garlic truffle bread and the strozzapreti. I look forward to going here for special occasions or a nice date night. The service is always wonderful as well!! Highly recommend North! read more

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

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This used to be our go to Italian food place. Consistently very good. Today I took my daughter. We ordered our usual. Muscles, truffle bread, and spaghetti and meatballs. The food was clearly sitting under the heat lamp. The cheese on the meatballs was melted a yellow green. To be fair. The meatballs were not that hot but they were good. The muscles came barely warm. They inside of the muscles were cold and the sauce was also cold. Truffle bread usually is melt in your mouth and fresh. This time the cheese was hard and it was over cooked. Not good, it should have never been served after sitting so long. Maybe we caught them on a bad day. But it was close to seventy dollars with a tip. It should have been better. It was not busy. read more

Nice atmosphere, outdoor area was pleasant for one of the first few evenings warm enough to be outside past sunset. Cesar salad we shared was conveniently served on separate plates, though the lettuce was not romaine and we had to ask for pepper as none was on the table. We both order a pasta. Portions were disappointing, my husband's spicy sausage was literally 1/3 of size of my chicken pasta. Not that mine was that plentiful. Had to ask for Parmesan cheese that was delivered in a plastic cup. What upscale pasta restaurant doesn't shave your cheese table side? read more

I've been coming here since they first opened and always do a good job on food and drink. It is yet another Fox Concept in Kierland. Food is fresh and cooked to order. They also have happy hour during the week. The staff is always friendly and there to help you with any of your food or drink choices. The hostesses are always attractive outgoing young ladies that pay attention and do their job well. All in all a good spot. Glad to see they're doing well as always and wish some of the other Fox Concepts would follow their model. read more

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North is by far one of my absolute favorite restaurants. Every year I have my birthday dinner here and love bringing new people in to experience the amazing food! The ambiance at North in Arcadia is more relaxed than its sister location at Kierland with a charming and rustic barn feel. It's a great place for couples, groups or meeting your girlfriends for drinks. As for the food, I would recommend starting with a bowl of their Zucca Chips or the Arancini (fried mushroom risotto stuffed with scamorza cheese and served with red sauce). If these don't get your appetite going then I don't know what else will! For an entree my favorite dish is the Ricotta Gnocchi (braised beef short rib, horseradish crema and wilted arugula)...yumm! The Fall Lasagna is also a great go to dish however keep in mind that this is a seasonal item. I would highly suggest saving room for dessert as their Affogato is not only super delicious (vanilla gelato and espresso) but the presentation is fun as well. North is a must try if you've never been. Once you go I'm sure you'll become a regular whenever the mood for great Italian food, drinks with the ladies or date night hits you! read more

North Italia - Super cute farm house ambiance! - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I have loved this place in the past. Tonight I did the carry out little gem Cesar salad and it was a huge disappointment. $7 to add chicken and it was 1/4 cup of chicken Huge rip off read more

Been going to this place since they opened after the last two times I'm going to have to walk away. Ambiance is great, location great, service friendly and has always been quick for us. The food is the issue. Last night I took two 8 year old boys there for a quick early dinner. They are eight. They had kids menus in front of them. I said my son wants buttered noodles (listed on the kids menu) and his friend wants spaghetti and meatballs. The server asked no clarifying questions and what arrived was massive huge adult sized bowls that a kid could never finish (and is 3 times the cost) I asked these are the kids portions? They said no you never told us it was kids. I said well I would have thought the fact that you handed them a kid menu and are clearly under 10 would have made that obvious. So they had to remove the dishes after placing them and remake them as kids dishes. I ordered a arugula salad with chicken added which is $$ for a salad. It had four thin slices of chicken probably 1/3 of a breast and not nearly enough for a main course protein. Flavor was great but the arugula was all these hard a sticks king plant stems that nobody had trimmed and some didn't even have the lettuce part on it was just green stems that wouldn't chew up and I had to spit out...had a pile of those on the side of my plate by the end. Last time I came the server got my food allergy wrong and gave me food dried in the oil I'm allergic to after assuring me it was fine...so I was sick all night but they came when they realized they'd gotten us wrong and the manager took care of the entire tables meal. So not on their best game for allergies either. read more

We showed up around 7:15 on a Saturday night with no reservation for a party of four and waited about 40 minutes before being sat. Frank, our server, was absolutely fantastic! Frankly, he rocked :) also, the food was amazing! The bolognese and Burrata Tortellini were both table hits. While the food was amazing, Frank totally made the experience and next time we're in Phoenix, we'll be back!! read more

Appetizers... -calamari-so, I usually don't like calamari because it is chewy and gives an icky mouth-feel. I actually liked this fried calamari!!! Yum! -fonduta-a cheesy fondue with jam on top, doesn't taste tomato-y. I thought it was quite good and I ate more than should have been my allotted portion! -zucca chips-paper thin zucchini slices, fried; we got some lemon dip with them. Pretty darn good, especially when you consider how gross most zucchini is! Entrees... -strazzapreti-a chicken pasta dish-actually freaking good. -short rib entree-this ties Becketts Table for me in ranking Best Short Ribs in Town! The veggies that come with it are super good too!! -pasta bolonese-my hub thought it was amazing and didn't particularly want to share, but I thought this wasn't exactly my fave, so it worked out well for us. -spicy shrimp pasta-it was good but not amazing. I'd stick to one of the above recommendations instead. Desserts... -donuts-really good, melt in your mouth, with a lemon dipping sauce that's amazing. -tiramisu-delicious, less cake-y and more creamy than usual, and the chocolate balls on top were quite good. -salted caramel thing-my personal favorite. It was like a very rich creme brûlée that was very flavorful of caramel n salt. All of the desserts are worth getting again. -atmosphere-pretty loud (on a Friday night)... I had to shout across the table so my somewhat hard of hearing dad-in-law could hear me. -service-very good. All in all, a great dining experience. read more

North Italia - Short rib entree (yummmmmm) - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We came by on a Sunday evening (happy hour is all day on Sundays ) & had Sangria, bruschetta & zucca chips from the HH menu-all were absolutely delicious & an awesome deal. The bruschetta was unique & the zucca chips absolutely addicting! For dinner I ordered the Short Rib Radiatori-the short rib was seriously melt in your mouth & the pasta was delicious! My husband ordered the Chicken Parmesan & it's his favorite chicken parm to date (the competition is intense). The noodles that came with his had a bit of truffle oil that was the perfect touch! Not at all overpowering! Our server was Robert & he was fantastic! So fun, personable & helpful! We really enjoyed interacting with him! Great restaurant, super close...we'll definitely be back! read more

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We have frequented this restaurant many times but this evening we were disappointed with the first issue being a sangria that we ordered it was not in a proper glass it was full of ice and did not taste anything like it should. The waiter took the sangria back and offered a glass of house wine which was probably the cheapest one they had in their inventory which wasn't very good either and charged me $12. One of the entrées that we ordered was confused with another short rib order and was not what we ordered initially. The short rib dinner turned out to be OK even though the order was not correct. For the moment we are done frequenting this restaurant until they get their act together. read more

Just when you think you know everything there is to know about this Fox restaurant, you end up being dazzled! We've been many times and thought we knew what to expect. Wrong! The service was outstanding and the food just sublime. Yes, this is North that we're talking about. If you can request Jodi, then you'll be treated to staff with consummate knowledge about the menu and ingredients. She is delightful and a tremendous asset to this popular restaurant group. And the food was just SUPERB! We began with the proverbial zucca chips and a kale salad that was the BEST kale salad on any restaurant menu! The vinaigrette was terrific and there was just enough 'crunch' in the kale. The patata pizza was an epicurean delight! Pizza dough that was pure perfection! Cheese and tomatoes that had a faint hint of fennel with aromas designed to make your mouth water. The strozzapreti pasta with chicken, roasted mushrooms, Bloomsdale spinach, toasted pine nuts, and parmesan creme far surpassed our expectations. Great texture, great flavor; would order again in a heartbeat. The salted caramel boutini provided that appropriate topping of a delectable evening and is large enough for two to share. Additional wait staff ensured that water glasses and wine were always full. If this is consistent than North Arcadia is comparable to the best restaurants on the east coast and is working diligently at becoming one of the nation's premier restaurants. You don't have to dress to impress, but casual elegance is in abundance. read more

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I really like this cute restaurant and I got squid ink pasta each time here. I hope next time when server messed up the soup of day can back to us and ask if we liked another soup instead of taking it out to us and then explaining the situation. I'm vegetarian so I couldn't enjoy today's soup of sausage and my partner didn't want soup either. It's such a waste of food and hope the manager notice that and pass along the words to all servers. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Very nice facility. So convenient if you live near Arcadia. Staff is pleasant and the food is very tasty. I've been here several times and have always left pleased. The indoor/outdoor bar is great for first dates, meeting up with friends, or grabbing a drink after work. This place is open late on the weekends too. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Large party for dinner with friends (just make sure to call ahead) but it worked out great. Despite being a growing chain this spot makes you feel like it's it own mom and pop restaurant. The Milano mule is one my fav drinks. Had the bruschetta to start & followed up with The Pig Pizza as my main course. Pizza was good but need some more flavoring to the sauce and maybe some oregano to give it that pop. Only downside, the AC was pumpin so hard everyone was cold and I think it cooled off my pizza before I could get half way thru it. Would still return! read more

North Italia - The Pig Pizza - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Ambiance, style, service and great food - North Italia earns an A+ in all categories! Our table ordered a variety of entrees from a salad to pizza to a main course item (salmon) and all were plated beautifully. The truffle garlic bread as an appetizer was AMAZING!! Like none other - a must try. Overall another Fox restaurant well done ! Highly recommend !! read more

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I haven't been to North in years, but it was definitely always one of my favorite Fox concept restaurants in Tucson. We finally decided to go to this one a couple of weeks ago, and unfortunately didn't think to plan ahead and arrived to a 1+ hour wait. We decided not to stay that time but yesterday we made a reservation and headed out. We got there just in time to grab a couple of beers and tomato bruschetta on happy hour which ends at 6PM. The beers were disappointing because it was $4 for a 12oz can (nothing on draft), but they can't be blamed as wine is their main game. The bruschetta was delightful! Two different types of tomato; the usual slice paired beautifully with the tomato purée which tasted very jammy. The cheese was a spread instead of the usual mozzarella but I was HERE for it (I'm thinking it was marscapone) since it balanced the jam-like tomato purée. Unfortunately they were out of the Bolognese, but that just gives us an excuse to go back again. Instead of that, my husband got the spaghetti and meatballs, my son got kids spaghetti, and I grabbed the chicken parm. The spaghetti noodles were thick and perfectly cooked and they don't drown them in the sauce which I appreciate. The sauce was extremely fresh and not too salty and the meatballs were perfectly cooked with a hint of crisp on the outside and moist inside. My chicken parmigiana was COVERED in cheese and perfectly cooked but could have used a bit more garlic (personal preference). They had fresh Parmesan if you needed/wanted it and service was fast and incredibly friendly. I would definitely go back but it is rather pricey so maybe try to catch happy hour or go for brunch on the weekends (they do a bottle and board combo for $20 I think). Don't forget cash for the complementary valet! That's the only parking they have!! read more

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I love this spot. Especially when the weather makes for an enjoyable patio seating experience. The patio is dog friendly so I can bring my buddy Nala. Grab a bottle of wine a few appetizers and enjoy the evening weather in AZ before it gets to hot. read more

North Italia - Chicken Pesto, Black Muscles, Bolognese, Heirloom Tomato and Burrata. - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First off, this place is sooo cute! I actually loved the atmosphere and the waitress was really nice. We ordered chicken Parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs and the food was great! Can't wait to come back and try the pizza :)! read more

A great place for modern Italian - ambience is very warm and friendly and have never had a bad thing on the menu. The Caesar salad with salmon is one of my favorites! read more

This review is in regards to the bar staff that was there around 6pm. I don't think it's too much to ask that my card, the receipt and the pen NOT be thrown AT or TOWARD me. Doesn't matter if I'm eating there or picking up for a food service that is just down right RUDE! How would you feel if I did that too you? read more

One of our favorite Italian food restaurants. Good variety for a small menu. Can use the addition of vegan cheese, especially to the pizza toppings. Pasta is tasty, always al dente! read more

Met friends on the patio and we had a great dinner! Food and service were outstanding! I forget about this local gem and need to come here more often. And yes, the little donuts for dessert (I forget what they are really called) are like biting into a little bit of heaven. Yummmmmy! read more

It is pretty laughable that you ask me to contact you you through your website. I actually did because I was curious to see what the response would be. Well......no response. Thanks for wasting my time. Just a confirmation that you just don't care. read more

Great food, the Italian sandwich is the best so refreshing and the service never disappoints

So I am super conflicted about this place. The service is excellent, you get free valet parking. The decor is great, open kitchen, and just a great ambiance. Then you have excellent tasting food. But my personal issue is that the food tastes are not my type of food, most of the foods have a more sour type taste like vinegar and lemon. You can tell it's great food though. I did not try the pizza but it looked really good. I was just too full from everything else. Here are the things I had (we had 17 people and they treated us really well). Calamari - with lemons, but it's a lemon sauce not fried lemons like they seem to suggest, I didn't like it cuz of the lemons but it would have been great otherwise Nutella Triffle - I normally don't do dessert but since it was my birthday I did. This thing is great! Three layers of chocolate, nutella and graham crackers. with hazel nuts on top. Yum! Scallops and Risotto, well cooked scallops with a good risotto, a bit thinner than I prefer my risotto but I like it thicker than it normally comes. Tortellini with Spinach, this thing was really good, nice dense tortellini and greatly cooked spinach. All in all, I'd come back and try the pizzas next time, but if you are into pasta with a zing of lemon, this place is great! read more

This evening my other half and I returned to North in Arcadia. I had spoken with Chris, the manager about my experience and since he was eager for us to return and my Hubs was willing to try another meal here ,we came in. We were seated promptly. Inside for this occasion and I wasn't disappointed. Why? Because we were close to the kitchen and I could see them actually slicing meat for the Board appetizers as well as fresh pasta being assembled for cooking. There was a hand pasta roller so I can only assume I missed them actually making the noodles :( The Zucca chips.. AWESOME! My hubs actually told me that this would be the only time he enjoyed eating a vegetable. Ok, so they are fried but oh so delicious! Mm mm... Mmmmmm. I decided to try the Margherita pizza since I sawit being served the last time we were here and salad. I did not regret it! It was wood fired and had some "burned" spots but that is what I LOVE! Just ask my man and he will tell you that when he's ready to throw out the burned BBQ I demand it. Sorry,but that is the best part and so it was here. Although that wasn't really burned pizza, it was the tastiest part. :) And the Hubs? He ordered the Rosemary chicken that included roasted vegetables and au jus. He was absolutely delighted with his selection (ok, minus the veggies. Ask and you will be told they are against his religion. LOL). His only wish was for more au jus. I tried a piece of the charred broccoli and for me, perfection! I love charred food . So much so that I might ask for these next time we visit. Chris even stopped by to see how we were enjoying ourselves and we appreciated it. Will we be back? I think so. Parking is easy since there is complimentary valet parking. The indoor seating was fine. We've been on the patio and would probably ask for a location near the windows or the shrubbery since the corner seating was a bit noisy for the Mister . The bar looks fun. There was a few people that rode in on bicycles and were seated there. From what I saw they were having a grand ol' time. Service was fast,food was hot and drinks were cold. read more

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I never like strolling into a restaurant near their closing time but we arrived maybe 915p they close at 10p and we didn't feel rushed or like it was an inconvenience for the staff. I've been here when it's busy but it was quiet, maybe a few people at the bar and another table then us (it's a Monday). I can appreciate it both ways, the food is excellent regardless. Our server, Mitchell, was very attentive, proactive, down to earth and friendly - got our orders perfect. Mussels were great, the Caesar salad a bit spicy but good and fig and prosciutto pizza I loved. Warm goat cheese, there's nothing better. On top of the food I just like North for the ambience with the cool lighting, the open kitchen and high ceiling. It's almost like you are dining at someone's farm house:) we will be back. read more

North Italia - Mussels, in a white wine sauce - Italian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Work offsites can be hit or miss, especially when it comes to after-conference activities and food, but North Italia delivered on expectations. We had a group of about sixty (60) people attend, and there was never a moment where my wine glass was empty. However, when it came to the "serve yourself" salad and pizza during the middle of the gathering, there were moments where most had to wait for new pizzas to be made (I understand quality control), but once we waited, we ended up walking away with a single piece of pizza and one scoop of salad (little food, a ton of booze - you do the math.) However, the staff themselves were incredibly friendly and personable, and service can make up for sub-par food delivery. I will visit again, possibly on an actual dinner reservation. read more

This is our send time at North Italia. The food is great!! This visit I was disappointed with the service, especially for Fox Concept. We waited almost 20 minutes for our bill, because if this I am not sure I will come back to this location. The kirkland location was amazing service. The food is great again, if you like Italia then give it a try. read more

North is probably one of my favorite Fox restaurants (next to Blanco... duh). I came in recently to celebrate my friend's birthday and everything was fabulous, as usual! The staff was friendly, adorable ambiance, and the food was amazing. ***Warning - you will leave North extremely stuffed. It's probably because the food is so dang good that I ALWAYS over-eat here... And I mean always. BUT it's always worth it. This time around I ordered the Chicken Parm. If you're a Chicken Parm fan.... You have got to get this, no questions asked. It is sooooo yummy. I love that they pair it with a creamy Parmesan pasta dish on the side, as opposed to traditional pasta with marinara (this is the best part). All and all, North is the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion and catch up with friends! read more

Postmates delivered but that has no bearing on taste & quality of food. The margarita pizza w pepperoni was greasy & rubbery. The meat balls were bland as well as their " famous house speciality " bolognese pasta. Plus my ER physician hubby is NOT picky & wouldn't eat it. ( he eats anything ). I dumped it all out. How they get good reviews or stay in biz is beyond me. read more

The food is actually really good prices are a little steep, but overall it's beautiful inside and my boyfriend and I had a good experience.

Made reservation for indoor, seated outdoor. They did not tell me it was a special mixed price menu only that night when they called to confirm reservation. Food was cold and they were rushing us (paid $200.00 for cold scallops and fish) Wanted to take my time, talk enjoy night out. Server was very nice though, not his fault management caused the culture. The previous time I had went, I enjoyed it. But NYE it was so awful- I will not be returning unfortunately. read more

One of my go to places when company is in town, their mussels are an all time fave! Also enjoy their pasta, and pizza... grilled artichokes... I wanted to like them, but they were a bit too oily! Overall love this place and highly recommended read more