Great tasting entrees, friendly service and atmosphere. The one thing that surprised me was when we asked for bread with our meals, unbeknownst to us until the check came was they charged us $10. I felt that was over the top. Parking is also very limited and you must pay to park. We planned on around a $100 for dinner for two of us, but the total came out to $170 before tip. Not sticker shock, but eyebrow raising. read more

Service was attentive. We sat outside due to the perfect AZ spring weather. This is on the corner of the ASU campus by the athletic facilities. Wine list was plentiful. Many Italian options on the menu. We ordered the Bolognese which was the house specialty dish. It had a nice light flavor to the sauce and actually became more flavorful as the meal went on.. The flavor of the sauce was not overpowering and was just right. We also ordered the Trottole chicken pesto. That dish was also very good. Flavors were light and not heavy or overpowering like Italian dishes normally are. We are a family that loves Italian food and tons of garlic flavoring. We will try the restaurant again when we are in town. read more

Overall a good experience with some ups and downs. A group of us came here to grab some food and drinks before a concert down the road. We had reservations and there was no problem getting our table. The place was packed and I'm assuming understaffed because the service was pretty terrible. We opted to order a few plates and share everything. Food wise, the winners were the roasted Brussels, rigatoni vodka, shrimp scampi and the meatballs. The pizza was very mediocre to me And the surprising let down was the truffle garlic bread. I'll definitely come back, maybe for happy hour and try a few new plates. Overall, the service needs a real improvement but the food was mostly very good. Pro tip: they do validate parking for a believe up to 1.5 hrs read more

North Italia is about a 10 minute drive from our office, so my team and I decided to grab lunch here today. We made a reservation for 11:30AM for about 10 people. We arrived a bit early, but they had our tables ready to go. Upon being seated, our waitress quickly came up to offer us water while we waited for the rest of the team to arrive. We were also given ample time to decide on our orders. Since this was my first time at North Italia, I decided on the Bolognese (House speciality) pasta. I also added meat balls (it only comes with meat sauce). I also shared some of the White Truffle Garlic Bread and Prosciutto Bruschetta with my colleagues. Everything tasted great! My pasta had the right combination of sauce, meat, and pasta (mind you, I did add meatballs, but still). The meatballs were really good and really filling - chef's kiss! Overall, the service was excellent. Our waitress made sure we had everything we needed and topped off our drinks as necessary. She did a great job with our large party. If you go here, make sure you park in the ASU parking garage on Packard Dr. The restaurant will validate your parking for up to 2 hours. read more

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I love going to north. The food is always a hit for me but for some reason it wasn't yesterday. The service was nice. But the food not so great. Ordered the lasagna and it wasn't very special. The focaccia was delicious and we added the pesto ricotta but the ratio of pesto to ricotta was off, felt like I paid extra for just the ricotta tbh. The spicy broccoli was so salty we didn't end up eating it. The brooke sundae was yummy though! Overall, the restaurant and service were great but the food was a miss for me this time. read more

Absolutely love this new location! Such good food and drinks, a lot of items are great portions for sharing! read more

North Italia - Margarita pizza- Tie dye style, Sicilian Meatball or Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders, and the Tuscan Kale salad - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Worst location that I've been to. I usually dine at North Italia in California and decided to bring my family here. We waited an hour to get our food, which is on top of the 15 minutes to get our drink order. Server (Nora) was unresponsive and we saw at least five tables get their food before us that came in 20 minutes after us. Kitchen was disorganized and the servers were out of touch with prioritizing who received their food. read more

Love North Italia. Their gluten-free pizza is what I usually order, but this time, my dining companion (Mrs Gretel Y) insisted I try the truffle bread. YUM. Def not gluten-free but warm, fluffy, and rich! I also tried their yellowtail crudo for the first time. Never noticed this on the menu and so glad we ordered it! We also ordered the branzino. It's my go-to, along with their organic red wine by the glass. Great service, nice big patio... great location. read more

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I have previously visited North Italia in the Arcadia area and it is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. This was my first time at the Tempe Novus location and it did not disappoint. The interior is very sleek and modern, the restaurant itself was clean and organized. Mood lighting set the tone for the night as I was celebrating my partners birthday. For drinks i ordered the Espresso Martini, which was perfect. Creamy and not too vodka heavy. For food we ordered the Roasted Fingerling Potatoes as something to snack on while we waited, and for entrees we ordered the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and the Sunday Night Lasagna. The rigatoni vodka is definitely my go to choice when I come to North Italia and was delicious. I also snuck a bite of that lasagna and whew, I will be getting that for myself next time. Since we were celebrating a birthday we got a dessert on the house and went with the Maple Glazed Bomboloni's which were perfection. Maple and apple goodness. Our server Lily, was absolutely great and very stylish might I add! I will definitely be returning to this location to check out the brunch sometime soon! read more

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I've been to a handful of North Italia locations and can attest that it's consistent in terms of overall experience, service, and food. It's always a safe bet! So when this new location was suggested for a dinner meet-up amongst friends/colleagues, I was all in to try it! As others have mentioned, the parking situation is a bit confusing. I ended up parking in a garage that was right across from North, but supposedly it was not the one that they validate for. Oh well. Once I made it in, the experience was mostly smooth. We enjoyed zucca chips as an appetizer (my fave), followed by a simple salad to share (we wanted to get our veggies in). Next up was eggplant parm (me), the honey hot pizza (Bailey) and the lump crab & shrimp cavatelli (Gretel). We were all pleased with our orders although Bailey's request for a side of ranch took multiple asks and a really long time to fill. We finished with the seasonal buttercake (gingerbread), which was a perfect sweet treat. I'd return for sure but beware of the parking and maybe avoid during busy times on campus. read more

North Italia - Crispy Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Found this gem in Tempe for the first time. Very pleasant atmosphere but was quite busy for an early dinner. Server was very nice and efficient. Drinks and food was very tasty. Definitely on the list for a return visit read more

Large place. Lots of room we choose outdoor seating (less noise). Even in 100° heat, the patio fans kept us comfortable. Staff super professional and friendly. Reservation was honored promptly Started with the Butternut Squash Soup- OMG! The boss had the Caesar salad (yes you can get a half). Fresh, light and crispy. Choice 1. Sunday night lasagna. Meaty, flavorful with the braised short rib. Hard to describe, but didn't feel "heavy". Choice 2. Vodka Rigatoni. A little spice and heat. Chunks of sausage. Rich sauce, and a slow, mild after-burn. Both 5 star. The trouble started with the dessert menu - how do you choose? We landed on the Brookie Sundae. The food, and ambiance is well worth the trip. Malina helped move it from a dinner to a dining experience. Highly recommend. Our server Malina. Rocked it. read more

North Italia - Our server, Malina. Rock star. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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In Tempe, looking for a good meal on date night. The Novus area is blowing up as a hip and new hot spot. There are several great options and North Italia years ago was a delicious choice. The restaurant chain was sold by Sam Fox a few years ago. The interior is sleek, clean and a high energy vibe. We had reservations and were seated on time. The grilled bread with olive oil, grana pardana and herbs was our first choice. It was bland, not much taste and appeared more toasted rather than grilled. 3/5. The seasonal vegetables contained dates, cauliflower, butternut squash, brussel sprouts, pecorino, regular, white balsalmic and chicken. The salad was very busy, lots of accutramonts but not a refined salad taste. It appeared to have ingredients that were just thrown together. 3/ 5. Our final selection was the braised short rib lumache with grana padano crema, horseradish gremolata, and herbs, arugula and breadcrumbs. The short ribs were very salty but tender. If half the salt was removed, it would of been eatable. 3 / 5. Years ago, North Italia was a shining star. That is not the case today. A change in ownership has not been good for diners or your palate. The mussels with grilled bread were legendary, but not available today. It is sad to says, North Italia has gone south with food quality. It is a real disappointment. I guess it will be sometime till I give North Itala another chance. So sad! read more

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Perfect place for happy hour! We were craving a good Aperol Spritz, and North Italia did not disappoint. The drink was perfectly balanced -- light, refreshing, and just what we needed. Parking was easy, with the choice to valet or park nearby and take a short walk to the restaurant. We happened to arrive during happy hour and couldn't pass up the board and bottle deal for $44. You can choose between red or white house wine and either a chef's board or a flatbread. We opted for the meat and cheese board, which came with whipped ricotta, prosciutto, assorted cheeses, fresh bread, and other tasty bites -- the perfect pairing with our wine. The large outdoor patio made the evening even better. As the sun set, it created a beautiful backdrop and warm ambiance. Even though the patio filled up quickly after we arrived around 4:30 PM, our service remained friendly and attentive. We never felt rushed -- just relaxed and happy to soak it all in. read more

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Food is not at the same level of the Arcadia location. Lasagna was cold at the bottom. Service and Ambiance were fine. read more

We love the North down in SanTan but came to this new location for two reasons: it was closer for our son and the Restaurant Week menu enticed us in. This glittery new area has a North, Flower Child and Blanco with valet parking if you'd like. We chose to park in the Novus Place Parking Structure. Here came disappointment #1: apparently North will validate you for two hours but we didn't know this and paid the $8. I don't think it would be difficult for a server to ask you once during dinner if you need parking validated. We sure would have appreciated that. The great thing about Restaurant Week is trying three courses at a new place. The Little Gem Caesar was very good. It was a large portion of fresh greens, grated grana padano and very tasty croutons. For my main course I had the Tortelloni al Pomodoro. It's a simple dish done well and not as large of a portion but I still enjoyed it. Disappointment #2 was huge though. The reason we'd all come in was for the advertised butter cake dessert which was supposed to be amarena cherries, chocolate sauce and pistachio gelato. They just decided to change it to a pumpkin flavor with pepitas even though Restaurant Week wasn't over yet. We all were super bummed! read more

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Food was delicious!!! Quick and friendly service (even when I upended my water glass accidentally--oops!), and the fairy lights gave the patio seating a warm, cozy ambiance on a balmy Tempe night. Wonderful dinner! Plus they validate parking which is nice. read more

This was my first time trying North Italia, and I have mixed feelings about my experience. Let's start with the positive. They validate 2 hours of parking from the Novus garage. It's a little walk, but if you want to valet they have attendants in front of the restaurant. The restaurant was packed when we went, so they seem to be doing well. This may have been the reason why some of are food fell short. For starters, the shrimp scampi appetizer was absolutely amazing, and I would return just to have that alone. Our other entrees were on the salty side. The short rib lasagna noodles were good, but the short rib was extremely salty, and we didn't finish it. The scallops were also salty, but the corn & peas mixed in the risotto were really good. We did enjoy the tiramisu dessert. Our waitress was kind, but she went missing quite often, to the point where we ended up paying for an extra hour at the garage. This may have have been an off night in the kitchen. However, the restaurant has a fun and welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Pizza was very good. The dough was crunchy and tasty and the toppings were the perfect amount (not over loaded). The Bolognese was tasty. The carpaccio....loved it! The crispy capers made it perfect, I will be back for Carpaccio and Pizzas. The restaurant itself is pretty and the service was friendly and prompt. read more

North Italia - Prosciutto Pizza - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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What an awesome experience. This place is so fun. The ambiance is so inviting. They have the bar at the corner so the garage door style opening in the bar so you can sit outside but still feel like you're inside. I love that! HH was great. Smaller plates but it was more than enough for me and my husband. Everything we tried was really good. The service from the bar area was over the top. The bartender made some suggestions and whipped up some tasty drinks for us. We drink whiskey based cocktails. We will be back! read more

My daughter and boyfriend went here for dinner and brought me an order of the grilled artichoke (yum!) and a order of the bolognese on fresh pappardelle. Both were awesome! The bolognese was delicious! The best I have eaten. I liked the wide noodles which tasted fresh. The grilled artichoke came with a wonderful lemon aioli dip which was light, smooth and very delicious. I would highly recommend both dishes. Not inexpensive, but worth the treat. I didn't eat there, but the 4 of them did, it was pretty crowded for 5:40-6:00 so I would recommend reservations. I would definitely go again, read more

First time trying this place, convenient and walking distance from Hyatt house. Caesar salad and calamari were delicious, but the bolognese and lasagna didn't have a wow factor and portion were a bit small. Nice atmosphere mix of crowd but mostly college students. The price was reasonable for the portion size , would definitely come back and try other dishes. Service was a bit slow and not as tentative as we expect. read more

North Italia - Caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Holly was a great server! Very personable and good recommendations Went for happy hour We had the truffle cheesy bread (must eat its phenomenal) Cacio Pepe pizza was also really good Charcuterie board was okay but good price for the bottle and board happy hour special (you can also swap a bottle of wine for a carafe of sangria) Great vibes and open space you'll have to pay for street or the garage parking fyi read more

North Italia - Cacio e Pepe pizza - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We have been waiting for a hour for our food. Others who had came after us have already been serve their main courses before us. Mind you, we ate North Italia before in California several times and the service is quicker and better. We aspect that same high standard as the North Italia in California. I understand the area is busy, however that does not make it exceptional for other tables to be served before us. We are more than likely never coming back to this location. read more

North Italia - I have no photos to sure. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I'm already a fan of the North Italia brand and this location did not disappoint! Quick yays: * Nice light decor * Validate parking! * Food and service were great! I came for a birthday lunch (mine!) and our server Drew couldn't have been more fun and helpful. We started with the cacio e pepe arancini (a favorite) and Drew was beyond patient with my questions and indecision about a drink choice. I ended up with their Sicilian Margarita which is a refreshing citrus-y drink with a bit of sangria going on. We shared the seasonal salad which was really good!! One weird thing is it had golden raisins which I love in general but really did not seem to go with the salad. They weren't on the menu so maybe just a mistake? I will definitely have this again and ask for no raisins. We also had the hot Italian stromboli and this was SO GOOD! Another that i would love to have again. We finished off with some of their tasty bombolini doughnuts. An enjoyable meal, both in food, ambiance, and service. I am glad to have a North Italia in Tempe now! read more

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Came here for the first time for my sixth month anniversary with my boyfriend and it was good! The service was great, they were quick and friendly, and the ambience was nice as well. We did come directly after class so it was a lot of older people and not as many students as expected (which is okay I just have class in the new Novus building so I see the restaurant often). We both got pastas and the truffle garlic bread is BOMB. One thing that happened is that we ate and left within about 45 minutes because we were in a hurry and honestly they accommodated to that well we were up and out of there fast! Overall great place and popular for a reason! read more

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The food here is really good. It won't disappoint! They have a lot of options on their menu. The waitress explained their offerings, although did seem a little pushy about wanting us to order drinks. If you love sweet food, I'd definitely recommend the banana foster! It was our first time here and we enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. We sat inside, but there is also outdoor seating. We made a reservation for around 11am on a Saturday and it was barely busy inside. They do validate your parking you park in the parking garage across from the ASU parking lot! read more

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I came here to carb load for a marathon. I found there was a good amount of pasta items on the menu. I started by ordering the truffle garlic bread. It's pretty good on its own and with your main dish. I went with the bolognaise. At first the portion seemed small but it was enough for a good dinner. There wasn't a table available for an hour or so but I was able to find a spot at the bar. The staff behind the bar got my order quickly and the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant was busy so I am happy I found one spot to sit and enjoy the evening here. read more

I visited North Italia in Tempe during Restaurant Week, and it was a complete mess. The promotional deal was $25 for two items, which is not reasonable at all, especially considering dessert is not even included.The food quality made the price even worse. They served both the Sicilian meatballs and the Cacio e Pepe Arancini cold. The Hot Italian Stromboli was clearly premade and microwaved, resulting in a rubbery texture. To finish the meal, the Trottole pesto was completely drowned and over-over-over sauced.Restaurant Week is supposed to showcase a kitchen's best work to draw in new customers, but this experience did the exact opposite. Save your money. read more

I understand that North Italia is a chain and therefore recipes should be close to or exactly the same at each location. However, I don't know what happened here! This "pesto" was terrible! It was overcooked and watery. I think it must be on the kids menu because they don't expect children to have a developed pallet. I tasted zero basil but instead, all lemon. The pasta was a make shift redo of what I initially ordered with my scallops. I understand it's a busy Saturday night and I sat at the bar instead waiting an hour for a table. That doesn't mean you should just throw any luke warm pasta dishes in front of the person having the audacity to dine at the bar and expect them to enjoy it. $10 for 3 pieces of bread and $30+ for mediocre pasta and scallops is not ok. Neither is referring to pasta as "noodles" at an Italian restaurant. Needless to say, I am very disappointed in the Tempe, AZ North Italia location. If you're looking authentic Italian with flare, I suggest going elsewhere! This experience is not worth the calories. If you sit at the bar, make sure to lower your service expectations as well. I was ignored once my food hit the table. I do appreciate the manager, Carley, coming over once she got wind of my disappointment (actually as I write this review). She did her best to right the wrong by offering to comp my meal and offered me a completely new one but I don't want to waste food and am not interested in the same mediocrity. I certainly appreciate Carley for offering and I am grateful for the kind gesture. I still have to share an honest review of my experience based specifically the food quality, presentation and initial service. Good luck yelpers! read more

North Italia - Terrible pesto! - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great restaurant overall. Service is just fine. I love the open kitchen you can see into. The food was great, had pasta, charcuterie board, and some wine. Would definitely come back. Word on the street is they got great pizza. read more

North Italia - Outside bar looking in, white wine, charcuterie board - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Mondays suck and lasagna rocks. That citrus cat was right. Garfield is the closest I've some the truly understanding the appeal of an aspirational lifestyle influencer ― lasagna for breakfast! I quite enjoy North Italia. From the Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza to the Crushed Meatball Ragu. You can't go wrong. Their Bolognese House Specialty is also quite good. They make some tasty cocktails as well so rest assured that you're in for a delightful meal any time you pop into North Italia. I will never say no to an invite to North Italia. My body is 90% pasta at this point in my life. read more

North Italia - Crushed Meatball Ragu. - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Heard about this place from my boss and was seriously craving good pizza--so glad I listened. It was just a short walk from my hotel, which made it even better. I started with the Cacio e Pepe Arancini--crispy risotto balls with pecorino romano, crushed pepper, and pesto aioli. Honestly, some of the best I've ever had. Almost as good as the ones I had in Italy! Then I tried the Prosciutto Pizza with mission fig, mozzarella, goat cheese, and arugula... absolutely incredible. The flavors were perfectly balanced--sweet, salty, creamy, and fresh. It was so good, I came back the next day just to get it to go and took it with me on the plane. Totally worth it. The staff was also super friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll return to whenever I'm in town. read more

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Drinks and dessert only: Check out the new North Italia in Tempe! Seems to be the hot ticket in this area that once had very limited restaurant options until this complex was built with multiple restaurant options. As this spot is new, the restaurant gets busy so make reservations in advance. Our visit just consisted of drinks and desserts! We love coming to this restaurant for cocktails! My go to drink is an espresso martini where they always make fresh espresso for the drink: it's a strong drink! A great finish to any meal! And nice to enjoy at their indoor/outdoor bar where service is always good. Pro tip: get your parking validated for two hours. Garage is across the street. read more

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I love the vibe of this place! I was quickly sat, the entire staff was awesome throughout my meal. I went with the chao, bella! cocktail. It was delicious and freshening. I started with the zucca chips. They're very thinly sliced and breaded so you can still enjoy the zucchini. Yummy, yet a little greasy. I then ordered the braised beef with risotto. Omg, delish! The flavor was rich but was absolutely delicious. The beef was so tender. If I was local I'd eat here often! read more

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Had a chicken which was a massive portion. Enough for two to be honest. The salad was actually surprisingly good. Had some nice blue cheese. read more

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North Italia certainly is a welcome addition to Tempe. In terms of "class", it's one step up from Olive Garden, two steps up from The Olde Spaghetti Factory. With this in mind, the prices are somewhat reasonable, you won't get crazy sticker shock. The Atmosphere is nice here with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating along with a bar area that is shared both with the indoor dining and outdoor patio dining. Everything seems really open. This is a new restaurant and everything is clean and well maintained. Had their Funghi (mushroom) Pizza a couple times and it's definitely one of best pizzas in metro Phoenix. Crust is good and crisp and toppings are good. Eggplant Parm for appetizer tastes great, btr than olive garden. Keep in mind there is no free bread here, everything is a la carte. Service is great and everyone has been professional and friendly. read more

North Italia - fresh flower on table - Italian Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Food is always amazing, came for a team dinner. Our server was very sweet and attentive! It was a pretty packed house but average noise and a good ambiance. I split the hot honey pizza and the spicy vodka rigatoni with someone else and it was the perfect pairing!! Would highly recommend read more

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Now open and just a hop-skip and a jump from my office and on the ASU Campus! Great location and I'm super happy it opened up so close to me! I had some colleagues in town for a quick business trip and to attend the People's Open (WMO). After a morning filled with meetings and collaboration we picked North as our lunch spot. It lived up to their other locations and the service was superb. We were greeted quickly and promptly taken to our table. I love how open and comfortable the space is....such a great vibe. We had the white truffle garlic bread to start, which is a must! I went with the bolognese and LOVED it...the freshly made pasta was the kicker. My colleagues enjoyed what they ordered as well. We all left full, happy and wanting to come back again. On a scale of 1 - 10, with how close it is to me during the week, I'm gonna smash a few more bowls of that bolognese over the next 30 days :) read more

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PRO TIP: Park at the Novus garage to get up to 2 hours of free validated parking. My fiance and I went to North Italia for the soft opening weekend. This is located at the brand new Novus Place in Tempe. The interior is so beautiful! Lots of floating plants, a full service bar in the center, and natural lighting. Perfect for photo opps ;) We ordered some things to share: -Just Peachy (4/5): This is one of their zero proof (non-alcoholic) beverages. I really enjoyed this! I love that this also came with a few raspberries which were so plump. -Yellowtail Crudo (5/5): This tasted so fresh! The combination of yellowtail with fresh orange, pistachios, mint, and avocado was incredible. Highly recommend! -Prosciutto Pizza (5/5): My ideal pizza. I love the light and crispy crust. The fig and goat cheese with the prosciutto and arugula was *chef's kiss*. The manager came by and even said that it was her favorite pizza. I couldn't agree more. -Ricotta Cavatelli (3.8/5): My fiance ordered this since he loves seafood. There was a ton of lump crab and shrimp. This dish was very rich because it was so buttery and a little too salty for my liking. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. -Dark Chocolate Budino (4/5): This wasn't my first choice but our server recommended it. This is great for sharing and I love that it's not too sweet. This chocolate dessert is a mousse that was thick and smooth. The chocolate pearls added a crunchy texture that I enjoyed. I could go without the pine nut wedding cookie though. The entire staff was in training but they did a good job! TLDR: Get the yellowtail crudo and prosciutto pizza. read more

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