I was impressed by the food here. My friends and I ordered many different items off the menu and we thought everything was good. The ambiance of the restaurant is great. Good for social gatherings (after this quarantine), parties, happy hours, etc. It's a very clean, modern looking restaurant. The service was quick and attentive. Looking forward to another visit in the near future. read more

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Service was terrible. Took us nearly an hour to be served. Food was mediocre for the price.

My husband saw a deal on DoorDash, saw the menu and decided to order it. We are both great fans of authentic Italian food, and without a doubt North Italia did Justice to it. We ordered Chicken Pesto Pasta, Mushroom pizza and Tiramisu. It was indeed a perfect Sunday lunch. In the current circumstances, restaurants are really keeping up their standards. read more

North Italia - Chicken Pesto pasta and Funghi pizza - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

This was the only Italian restaurant I have ever visited and left hungry! The portions were way too small and over priced. There were children running through the restaurant which created an ambiance reminiscent of a McDonalds. The bread we ordered along with our meal came 15 minutes after we had been served and our entree's were eaten. I would not recommend this restaurant for anything other than a glass of wine and charcuterie. read more

I was craving a hearty bolognese and I knew North Italia would hit the spot. The big bowl of pasta was the right amount of hearty to leave my tummy full and happy. I don't think this place is anything incredibly special but they do deliver good dishes reliably. I always know what to expect, which is just what you need sometimes. read more

North Italia - House Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I had the BEST experience and food at North Italia! Sanjay and Chris provided amazing service that made the delicious food even better. Will definitely be back! read more

The atmosphere is awesome. Love the tall ceilings and the decor. The food definitely has a very heavy hand however and they need to go much lighter on the salt and sugar on every single dish. I've never had such a sweet tomato sauce, which was clearly created by way too much sugar dumped into it . skip the pizza but go for the other dishes read more

I generally enjoy this restaurant, but yesterday's experience wasn't great. Waiter was inattentive, leaving me to flag down a different waiter just to have a water refill. When I needed another refill, it was left empty again until we finished our meal and left because the waiter was basically MIA. Food took a long time to come out and wasn't delivered by our waiter, who I can only assume left the order sitting at the window and forgot about it because several items were luke warm. The menu listed "crispy potatoes" as the side for a couple dishes we ordered. Really disappointed that the side was actually just French fries. Had I know this, I would have subbed them out for something that would have been better paired with the main entree. Not what I would have expected from this establishment. read more

This place has been one of my favorite restaurants in Reston area. I like the atmosphere, appetizers and food. My favorite dish was short rib pasta, tonight I ordered that dish in the new menu. It was pretty disappointing as the short rib size was minimized, with a lot of cheese in buttered pasta. I hope they go back to the previous recipe with more short ribs and decent size of pasta and cheese. read more

I live with his place. They are always very friendly and the food delicious. I take all my friends there.

Tasty food. The menu is somewhat limited. Service nice. The ambience is fine. The neighborhood is somewhat sterile. Prices on the high side. Good drinks. read more

Came here for a bday lunch, and everything was delicious. The burrate and meatball app was fantastic. But the star of the lunch was the salmon entree. Everything on the dish went so well with each other. I'm still thinking about it. Atmosphere is inviting and service was phenomenal! read more

This was my first time eating here, but the food was very good. I ordered the chicken Parmesan very very good chicken was excellent and pasta was good. Service was very good and very friendly. The ambience is a little quiet but a very good vibe. Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been too read more

My first visit. A wonderful experience. Service was excellent and pasta on a par with what I experienced during my 3 years in Italy. Will definitely be back. George Alexandria, VA read more

Ambient was good but good made us sick Too much oil and butter in all the items I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone read more

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First and foremost - I have to mention the service. The staff are clearly trained well by the fun and attentive manager, Sanjay. We were checked on often and every staff member who dropped by the table were energetic and ensured we had everything we needed. And of course the food and drinks were fantastic and the place is beautiful. Definitely recommend for a nice evening out! read more

North Italia is a wonderful addition to Reston Town Center. It is perfect for families and date nights. The interior is renovated and modern. I love the open kitchen concept. Oddly, I love their choice of chairs. It was so comfy that I had to notice. I have mixed feelings on service. Don't get me wrong, our server was genuine, attentive and efficient. But it felt like hosting and serving was some of their first jobs in that field. I felt like the level of attentiveness was not there. We weren't aware of a kids menu until our server told us. The hostess handed us regular menus and assume our toddler is going to eat beef carpaccio? And little things like not knowing the gelato of the day and the prices of certain menu items kind of threw me off. I think that area needs improvement. The food was delicious. Italian food is simple, but it can either be mediocre or amazing. The dishes that amazed me were the short rib radiatori and the white truffle garlic bread. The bread came on a skillet with a combination of cheese skirts, shredded cheese and creamy cheese. I think the lemon zest elevated that dish. The short rib was tender, super tender, and the pasta was creamy without being overly salty. I ordered the squid ink malfaldine as recommended by many. I really like the pasta of this dish, along with the subtle spiciness. But the seafood was chewy. The zucca chips (zucchini chips) were good; not extravagant, but good. It is perfect for kids and toddlers. We ordered the spaghetti with red sauce and extra meatball from the kids menu for our little one and she loved it. She loves pasta in general, but she can be picky. The portion size was also generous for $6. Speaking of prices, I feel like the menu was a bit pricey overall. But with the modern interior and being located inside Reston Town Center, I guess one can say it's fair. We are excited for a family-friendly Italian restaurant in Reston, and we plan to return! read more

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Came to try North Italia at the Reston location and loved that there was ample seating indoors and some outdoor options. Ordered the prosciutto pizza, chef's board, and bolognese pasta. The prosciutto pizza had a good balance of sweetness from the figs, saltiness from the prosciutto, and the crust was perfect. The bolognese was saucy and meaty and the pasta was Al dente. The chef's board had a variety of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors and would pair perfectly with a glass of wine. Service was friendly, would come back to enjoy other items on the menu. read more

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Hands down best service I've had in RTC. The inside was modern, spacious, and had an open setting with cool outdoor patio space. The bar area was shiny, clean and new. My server was so sweet and professional when I went for lunch on Friday. I ordered sparkling water while I waited for a friend and she offered to bring me some zest. I had asked about an off the menu pizza and she even asked the chef if he was able to prepare it. Because ALL the food is made fresh daily, they could make something similar, but not the exact pizza. I can appreciate that they make all of the dough, sauce, etc. daily. I ordered the super salad with chicken. I had initially thought it was a bit pricey, but after seeing how fresh the ingredients were, as well as the presentation, I changed my mind. The salad was crunchy with the perfect amount of dressing (light) and toppings. The mandarin oranges, goat cheese, and raisins really stood out! I also ordered a bowl of house-made wedding soup. You could tell how fresh it was. Really good flavor and perfect amount of salt. At the end of the meal, we ordered some coffee. It was perfect - not too bitter or weak. Again, the service here was A+. I will be back soon to dry a dinner option! I was also happy they had the option to make a reservation on open table (yay points!)! read more

North Italia - Super Salad with chicken - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Food was delicious! The manager was amazing, he personally came to greet our table which we appreciated. Our waiter was amazing as well! Everything was delicious. read more

Absolutely loved coming to the restaurant during the holiday season. My family and I decided to come here the day after Thanksgiving, knowing the wait times would be crazy. The host said it would take about an hour to get our whole party seated (14 people) but they did it a little bit faster than that which already was a great start! Between the 14 of us, we had various food restrictions and wants/ needs for food and our waitress (Gabby) was absolutely incredible and so understanding of everything we needed! I cannot praise her enough for her patience and help! All of us decided to order a few dishes among ourselves and split them. I opted for the chicken pesto pasta with the chicken on the side. I have not had pesto pasta with wider/fatter noodles before but North Italia made the dish incredible. Other dishes I definitely recommend is the Funghi Pizza and Strozzapreti! For dessert I ordered the Bombolini which was cooked just as Gabby described - light, fluffy, fresh, and most importantly, not too sweet. The lemon curd was the highlight of the dessert! I also recommend the Hazelnut Torta. read more

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You love when a restaurant brings you apps with no plates or drinks?? We just arrived at North italia. Our appetizers came out quickly but our server is no where to be found, we don't have drinks, and we don't have plates. They also brought out a Ceaser salad that we ordered with chicken and no croutons. The salad had croutons and no chicken. Not a good start. It looks delicious. Too bad we don't have a way to eat it... read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

We had a reservation for 8 pm and arrived a little early, but they seated us right away. The food was delicious--my husband said it was the best chicken parmesan he's ever had. Our server was attentive and friendly. It was pretty busy inside well after 9pm, so if you're looking for something quiet, perhaps not the move. However, we really enjoyed our experience and our food selections and will be returning. read more

North Italia - Italian Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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The service and food here delivered. They seated us immediately and poured water shortly after we sat down. The table was clean, so were the floors. Booths and tables seemed like they've been treated right or updated. The eggplant parmesan was exactly what you want for an appetizer (battered and fried in a pool of red sauce and melted cheese on top). My wife got the seasonal mushroom anolini, which was topped with a cream sauce and sprinkled with some fried mushrooms sprinkled, a very hearty and comforting vegetarian dish. I got the bolognese, a classic that didn't disappoint. A cocktail called the Whote Lotus was refreshing and came out quickly - so did my wife's Bloody Mary. Our favorite may have been the salted caramel budino, a cold cup of caramel mousse of some kind, topped with flaky salt and whipped cream. Very tasty. I'd recommend, it's one of the best service staff-kitchen combos in all of Reston Town Center. read more

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I want to give this restaurant a 2.5 or 2, but I can't because the food tastes too good and I need to restrain myself from grinding my axe. I had some major issues with this place. First off, despite being pretty standard practice at Italian restaurants, bread and butter (or oil) was not free. It is five friggin bucks to get a couple pieces of bread. I was looking forward to enjoying a glass of wine at this place and specifically arrived during happy hour to get one that wasn't heinously and egregiously overpriced. I was quickly informed after being seated at a booth that happy hour prices were only offered at the bar and high top tables near it. And now my major gripe; the portions at this place are ridiculously small. I would say laughably small, but there is nothing funny about paying out the nose for a meal and then going home and eating more food because you are so hungry. See my attached pic. Having said all that, my food tasted very good. I got the short rib radiatori, and the meat was tender and delicious. My chick got the squid ink pasta and it was decent. We got tiramisu for dessert. It was excellent, and probably the best thing about the meal. It had awesome little crunchy chocolate covered wafer pellet things all over the top of it. At the end of the day though, the stinginess of this place was kind of a turn off. read more

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Got takeout here this evening. We ordered Chicken Parmesan, Bolognese and Strozzapreti Everything was very tasty and good size portions. Wish the chicken Parmesan came with additional red sauce since there wasn't a lot on the cutlet and there was cream sauce on the rigatoni. Also was expecting to see a cup of Parmesan cheese and some bread to go with the meals. Hopefully, this was an oversight by the person who was packing, but I would like to know. Would love to come back in for dinner sometime soon! read more

We tried North Italia on their 2nd day of opening. I've been hearing a lot about squid ink pasta so I was pretty set trying the squid ink mafaldine. It was very enjoyable (good quality ingredients) but not as much as my significant other's short rib radiatori - so so flavorful and tender!! The only thing is that the portion sizes are pretty small, even for me. My significant other could have eaten probably 2-3 plates of this dish to actually get full. I would highly suggest ordering additional smaller plates/appetizers if you come hungry. We were also surprised to find out that happy hour was only offered at the bar and not the dining area. So that was a little bit of a bummer. Our highlight of the night was the tiramisu. It's one of my favorite desserts and I can honestly say it's one of the very best I've ever had. I'd come back just for that! read more

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This spot is very clean and really well decorated, and the service was excellent! My wife and I visited at lunchtime and they had a very respectable lunch crowd. I wanted to give this spot a 4th star, I really did. Unfortunately, I had the spaghetti and meatballs and it just wasn't a great dish. The sauce was so flavorful and tasty, so my hopes were really up that this was going to be a great meal. However, the noodles were hollow and it made them really gummy. The meatballs also weren't all the great either, as they lacked flavor and had an odd consistency. That said, my wife had the chicken parmesan and was kind enough to give me a bite. It was on point! Bigly. She really liked it, and from the meager bite I had, I'm willing to write off the spaghetti as a style that I don't particularly care for. I do plan to go back and give another dish a shot. read more

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Best Italian food in the area no question. Great pizza. Great pasta. Gluten free and vegetarian options. Great new addition to the Reston town center. Finally a restaurant that will thrive in that awesome location by the fountain.Really took my gluten free request seriously and were super knowledgeable about it. Been back a few times since opening day/week/month. The service has gone down. No longer taking the gluten free request seriously. They gave the gluten free dish to the wrong party member. Acted rude and annoyed when we tried to ask about it. read more

This place is fantastic!! The decor is open, airy and very comfortably modern. The staff are cheerful, friendly and very very attentive! They all worked together to give the fastest and best service possible- which honestly can't be beat. As for the food - I was only here for lunch but the menu was creative and interesting. The wait staff suggestion of the white truffle garlic bread was right on. We ordered pizza, a pasta dish and calamari. All the dishes were well prepared and tasted delicious. Lastly, of course the desserts were excellent but the fact that my cappuccino came out prior to them really shows what a professional and great place this is. read more

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We called ahead for a big party (9 Adults/ 8 teens) around 5:30pm. We were told it was a wait of 2hrs. We said no problem. We waited by going ice skating. By 830 we were finally txt that our tables were ready. They neglected to tell us we were split because they didn't have room for us. The place is great open concept with a nice bar. It's very singles vibe style. Not so much family style. Our server was nice but with barely a voice so it was hard to understand when he told us the daily specials . We understood that the kitchen was closing (not out fault but sure made us feel like it was) I felt rushed to order and with my allergies it wasn't ideal. So I ordered the squid pasta plain in a a garlic white wine sauce. I got just pasta toast in olive oil with over cooked squid and the smallest shrimp I'd seen. (Dime size) definitely not worth $20. I asked the server if I could change it, his approach was defensive and almost in my face, before I could ask for something else he said "I got it" ..... I got a kids pasta with grilled chicken. My family and I had a good time because were all together and catching up. Some liked their food. Kids even ordered dessert. Manager never stopped by or anyone really to see how our experience was. They did remove the pasta but instead charged me $12 for a kids meal. Hahaha. Disappointed on the food and service. But again the bar vibe was fun. Next time I'll just stick to Happy Hour at the Bar. read more

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North Italia is new in RTC replacing the short lived Mediterranean restaurant (Neyla) which replaced the Italian restaurant Paolo's. I suppose it is good timing considering Vapiano's is "temporarily" closed and Il Fornaio is out of business. Very nice looking restaurant...they did a great job in the decor as the restaurant is very open with patio seating and an open kitchen. Came by for lunch on Day 3 and it is fairly busy. Get seated immediately and take a look at the lunch menu. It is not an inexpensive place...entrees are in the $15-$25 range for lunch. Even a meatball sub is $15+. I opt for the Funghi Pizza and my buddy goes with the Squid Ink Pasta. Both are quite good. Pizza is a bit on the salty side. The pasta is tasty and the shrimp are cooked well. Overall a good addition to RTC. I hope they can maintain business to stick around considering the paid parking debacle and all the vacancies...Will be back to try a few other dishes. read more

Overall we had a good brunch experience at North today. Our server Scott was great. The atmosphere is clean and pleasing. My major complaint like another reviewer is the portion size for the price. Everything we ordered except for the breakfast wrap was way under sized for the cost of each meal. The french toast was delicious, the lemon doughnuts were tasty but super small serving size. I ordered the chopped chicken salad and while the veggies were great the chicken left a lot to be desired. It tasted like a plain boiled chicken breast. Tough and utterly tasteless. Maybe grilling the chicken and adding some seasoning could change this whole salad but I will not order it again or recommend it to others. The tater tots were interesting. It was mixed review at our table some liking them and others not liking them at all so I guess personal preference at play here. They seem a little under cooked in the middle. The breakfast wrap and french toast were the highest rated at our table. We'll most likely give it another try but I won't run back. I feel like there are alot of great options in Reston and the surrounding area so this is going to be a tough sale for us. Maybe a glass of wine and app place but most likely not a dinner with the family kind of place. read more

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The food here is GREAT. We very much enjoyed our time here with a great ambiance and drinks. It was so much better than expected and we had the white truffle garlic bread to start. The portion was great for 4 people as a starter and the flavor was great. We were all very content with our serving size but the cacio e Pepe pizza was a little bit salty, noticeably around the crust. The lemon curd and mascarpone on the bombolini was also a great touch and It was one of the best restaurants we tried in Reston! read more

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Fantastic service and food. Got in town late and found this place a very tasty Italian restaurant. read more

North Italia - Bolognese (House Specialty) - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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We ordered 3 dishes to go: a Prosciutto pizza, a Shrimp Scampi small plate, and a Chicken Parmesan entree. All were ready when I arrived, neatly packed. When we opened the containers, the food smelled absolutely delicious. However, both of us, me and my husband, were disappointed at the first bite. My husband said the sauce tasted different. I also noticed a change. Then it hit us: it was the sauce; it was sweet. We do not understand why it is necessary to add a sweetener to the sauce used in the pizza or any of the other dishes. We had frequented North Italia when they first opened, and we were highly pleased. It's been a while since we've been there, but we remembered great tasting Italian food! Not anymore. Why would you add a sweetener to a marinara sauce that was already perfection??? Not everything is supposed to be sweet. read more

Superb! Wonderful dining experience on an impromptu date nite. The vibe and atmosphere were exactly what we were looking for. Back soon.

Cute place for any occasion. Food & drinks were great. Good service & nice atmosphere. read more

North Italia - Roasted Salmon* - Italian Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Immaculate restaurant with great food. Staff and management are super friendly and take care of you. Highly recommend! read more

I'm not even a big fan of Italian but I got their arancini and meatball pizza and it was fantastic. Extremely high quality, lovely presentation, and amazing taste. Next time I'm going to go in and eat and see how the in house dining experience is. Highly recommend read more