Went to dinner with my boyfriend yesterday and we had a beautiful experience. This was really thanks to our charming waitress Mayra. Mayra was so helpful and knowledgeable about what her restaurant had to offer its guests. To me it's entirely special when an employee is completely dedicated to their place of business and work ethic that it creates ambiance that keeps people coming back. While I'm frequent diner at this restaurant I will always continue to come as long as people like Mayra are in its doors. Also, thanks Mayra for boxing up our To-go's! read more

The food was busss. I will say service was alright BUT everything was timely, yummy, and I have no regrets.

We gathered on a Friday night for a family birthday. One of us had booked a reservation for 9 people at 6 pm. When we arrived, I was told there were no reservations under any of the many names I provided. I was pretty stressed out because the young person at the host table just kept saying we have no reservations for that name. Thankfully another hostess realized that 9 customers were waiting for a table; and she quickly set us up for a table with a very short 15 minute wait. The waiter service here is considerably less stellar than the Cerritos location. Not sure if the music was too loud or if he was inattentive because some orders were missed. I completely understand that some hours of service are busier than other times but that's when service needs to be absolutely at its best. Thankfully the server staff were efficient - once food orders were placed, food came out from kitchen and was served in rapid succession. Cocktails are also quite good here. I got the Italian Margarita and it was refreshing. I shared a funghi pizza plus Italian Cobb salad with the table. They were out the Roast branzino and the kitchen substituted red snapper - that was also good but almost overdone on the char. Braised short ribs were tender and juicy. Cavatelli pasta with pesto sauce for the child- green sauce preferred. The Honey Pig pizza also good - has some spicy elements , it might be the hot honey drizzled over the pizza. Ask for the Bomba sauce as an add on - burrata cheese with Calabrian pepper sauce, to top your pizza. Delicious for sharing : focaccia bread, grilled artichoke and Italian Cobb salad - very generous amount of salami and sopresseta plus cheese. read more

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I visited this restaurant for the first time and unfortunately, it will also be my last. The hostess was rude and lacked customer service skills. I waited about an hour to be seated after being told the wait would only be 15 minutes. She took my name and phone number but didn't explain the process or even mention that I would receive a text message when our table was ready. I noticed several unoccupied tables, and after waiting an hour, I had to ask if we could be seated at one of them. It was only a party of two. Once we finally ordered, the food took about 45 minutes to arrive, and when it did, it was cold. For two plates, a focaccia bread, two waters, and one margarita, our bill was over $92 before tip. Considering the long wait and the cold food, it simply wasn't worth the price. The only positive part of our experience was our waitress, Mayra. She was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service. She absolutely deserved the tip I left her. Unfortunately, because of the poor hosting experience, long wait times, and cold food, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. read more

My family enjoys dining at the North Italia in El Segundo, so when we saw that a new location had opened at Del Amo Mall, we decided to try it. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and classy. They have a variety of seating options: booth (small and large), table, high top, bar, and outdoor patio. We started off with their Cacio E Pepe Arancini. An order comes with 6 pieces of crispy risotto, crushed pepper, and pecorino romano. It's served with a pesto aioli. These were yummy! I wanted something lighter for lunch, so I got the Seasonal Vegetable Salad. It had a good variety of fresh ingredients--grilled asparagus, heirloom tomato, snap pea, avocado, pecorino, garlic breadcrumbs, and a green goddess dressing. The menu had mentioned corn, but I don't think my salad had any. You can also add a protein for an additional cost. I got the chicken, which was pretty good. I tried some of the Heirloom Beet and Chicken Salad. It had avocado, cucumber, goat cheese, and fregola with a red wine vinaigrette. Such a pretty and colorful salad! There were different color beets, and the goat cheese added a nice creaminess to the salad. I also tried some of the Bolognese Pasta, which is North Italia's house speciality. It comes with a traditional meat sauce, grana padano, and wild oregano with pappardelle pasta. This pasta really retained the heat throughout the meal. The meat sauce was tasty, and the pasta had a good texture. Definitely a nice addition to Del Amo's food options! read more

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Stopped by here with a large group of friends and ordered to take home as well that's how great it was. The cheesy garlic bread was the best thing ever that butter was amazing. Seating was nice service was nice. read more

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Once again, superb service by all the staff...especially Max. Stopped by for an afternoon beverage. Decided to get something to munch on with our drinks. Chose the Black Mussels which turned out to be amazing! Rich, fresh and a little spicy. What a wonderful experience. Cheers! read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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Being a fan of North Italia, I was definitely looking forward to checking them out for brunch. I've only dined at North Italia for lunch or dinner so getting breakfast here was definitely something different. My friend and I chose to get a variety of brunch dishes. Our order consisted of the Breakfast Carbonara Pasta, the Spicy Rosa Breakfast Pizza, the Cacio e Pepe Arancini and their seasonal Chicken Soup. The Chicken Soup and Cacio e Pepe Arancini came out first. The Chicken Soup was warm and soothing. It was simple, nourishing and satisfying. The Cacio e Pepe Arancini is one dish I've tried before. These were crispy on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside. I liked the cacio e pepe kick but I did find this starter to be a bit on the saltier side. I also remember these arancini balls being larger in the past. For the main dishes, I tried the Spicy Rosa Breakfast Pizza first. This pizza definitely had that spicy kick with the rich, spicy rosa sauce and the Italian sausage. I loved the runny egg topping. It made for a messy and delightful pizza! Last dish I tried was the Breakfast Carbonara Pasta. I am a Carbonara fan and so had high expectations for this pasta. Unfortunately, this was my least favorite of all the dishes we had for brunch. The creaminess was not there and it lacked in flavor. It was too bland for my taste. This was quite surprising as I've always enjoyed all the pastas I've gotten before at North Italia. Overall brunch here was not quite as great as my dinner outings here. It perhaps may have just been an off day but I maybe sticking to lunch and dinner dishes at North Italia in the near future. read more

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Was taken to North Italia for my birthday recently and had a wonderful experience. We started with the zucchini chips which are cooked to perfection so thin and crispy and tasty. We ordered the braised beef ribs with pasta and vegetables and the salmon with pasta and vegetables, and a side of green beans with garlic. All of the food was cooked to perfection some of the best dishes I've ever eaten anywhere. The pricing was fair in comparison to today's market not super high. The service was excellent. We were well taken care of by the staff. Everybody was super friendly and attentive. This is a beautiful restaurant. The ambience is amazing. It's so busy. There are so many people there's so much energy. It's a great place to go when you want that special feeling for a special occasion. I will definitely be coming here more often. read more

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We got the following items: 1. Braised short rib lumache: the pasta wasn't anything special and I felt the braised short rib was a bit salty tasting 2. Chicken Parmesan: I didn't like the breaded part of the chicken. It seemed soggy. I typically don't eat chicken Parmesan, so not sure if this is a normal part of the dish. 3. Spicy broccolini: we had the spicy sauce on the side, so we didn't get to try the dish for what it was 4. Salted caramel budino: it was too salty for my taste. I wish it had more neutral cream flavor instead of the salted caramel Overall service was okay. The server was nice but it took some time to get her attention when we wanted to order additional items. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated. read more

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I just happened to find this place by chance when I needed a quick bite while waiting for service at the Apple Store. I believe my bartender was Stan or Stanley, and he was absolutely fantastic. He provided some of the best suggestions and had a genuinely warm, friendly energy. I was hesitant about trying the Crudo on the menu since the ingredients didn't seem like a combination I would typically choose, but they are ingredients I enjoy. He described the flavor a bit, so I decided to order it and was truly happy with the experience. It was light, fresh, and nothing fishy about it. I'm glad to hear there's a new location in the Bay Area I can check out as well. I will definitely be visiting this place whenever I can. Clean, inviting establishment with very high ceilings. read more

North Italia - Basically finished Yellowtail Crudo* - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

First time at North Italia! They have happy hour from 3-6pm Monday to Thursday, but you can only order from bar seating or the high tables. Very small happy hour menu though. Ordered the following: - Calamari Fritti $17 (happy hour price) - Little Gem Caesar $17.50 - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka $27.50 Everything was good, but a little pricey for the amount you get. The salad and pasta were fairly small. I'm not sure if it's because we were at the high tables, but service was mixed. Some servers were nice and others weren't as welcoming. read more

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North Italia of Hawthorne, in Torrance (Del Amo Mall) is a fantastic place to gather and celebrate anything! Their food is very scrumptious and the ambiance is welcoming and relaxing for all. The service is very friendly and prompt as well. I absolutely love their garlic bread and meatballs. Remember to pair it with some wine! You ought to give this place a try! read more

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The ambiance was super cute, I sat at the bar for a quick bite and a glass of wine. I ordered the Zucca chips that took a really long time to come out, I didn't mind but they gave it to me for free. I then ordered a pizza togo and the gentleman next to me ordered a pizza as well. They gave it to him for free cause it took so long. My pizza never came and I was sick of waiting so I left after I paid. read more

Eddie at the bar is awesome! Think my wife and I found our new weekly spot! Prompt. Personable. Attentive. Great food and brunch menu. Awesome drinks! TV's in the spots we want them. Overall I can't give this location enough credit. Just a great time every single time we come in here! read more

North Italia - Margarita on the left. Breakfast Mule on the right! Both tasted great and were strong! - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

I have been here a few times. This was the first time that we've been seated outside on large terrace. We were a party of seven and were celebrating a b-day girl. Most of us started with Pinot and Merlot glasses of wine and a friend brought a bottle as well. They did charge a corkage fee, of $25. For hot apps we ordered a honey prosciutto pizza, calamari, and garlic-truffle butter bread squares. For entrees everyone ordered a pasta or lasagna. Their pastas are delicious as you already know. The service and food are always great. We love the atmosphere and wide range of food and specialty drinks. Enjoy! read more

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Food was good overall. Cesar salad was extremely salty. Tie Die option for pizza waa adding Pesto for $3. Which was okay but not all slices had pesto on it... Drinks were good Service was okay. Beware the gratuity calculation. This establishment does their calculation based on the total amount and not sub total like most restaurants. read more

North Italia - The seasonal butter cake (banana infused) - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Returning to North Italia after several years, my experience was mixed. The Calamari Fritti and the Squid Ink Tonnarelli were excellent--the pasta had a wonderful, spicy depth that paired well with the Paradiso cocktail. Unfortunately, the meal dipped from there; the Trottole Chicken Pesto was quite bland, and the Salted Caramel Budino had an unexpected, overly bitter finish. While the staff were polite, the drinks were noticeably slow to arrive. Lively atmosphere bit a hit-or-miss visit overall. read more

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North Italia is a great place to go. I've only been there for dinner and somehow we stayed for several hours before noticing any time at past the atmosphere is just very welcoming. The drinks are great and the food is drool worthy. The wait staff was all very nice and I would absolutely recommend! read more

North Italia - House Raspberry Limoncello - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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The best salad i ever ate season vegetables salad it's called with zucchini, tomatoes, cheese asparagus and corn every bite better than other i'm sure I will come back to eat it again. Thank you Kristal read more

We dine here often. The service is great and the food has been reliable. Usually a solid choice, this time was disappointing. My daughter wanted to have her birthday dinner at North Italia. I made the reservation through Open Table as usual and noted her birthday. We ordered the mussels, scallops with risotto, chicken parm & Tuscan Kale salad. All the dishes were great except the scallop dish was soooo salty. Disappointing. Also, Angela our server did not make note of my daughter's birthday. I took my girls elsewhere for dessert after dinner to celebrate her birthday. Going to take a break from North Italia. read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Thursday night with reservations for 5 at 6:30pm. I should have looked up the name "strozzapreti" aka "priest stranglers" (named because they age so much of this pasta?!) - didn't realize it would be so creamy so only order if you like creamy pasta. I appreciated the chicken, mushroom, pine nuts and spinach in the dish. :) Angela served us and was friendly and patient but I think she became so busy after I paid the bill I had to ask someone else for a bag to-go. Ambiance - I love the living plants! I love sitting and looking at the plants around the restaurant - so calming and soothing. We sat near the kitchen and restrooms so more foot traffic than other sitting areas. read more

North Italia - Strozzapreti - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Food is delicious, customer service is excellent, and ambiance is casually classy. We ordered the truffle bread, bolognese and roasted brussel sprouts. Every single dish came out delicious with the right amount of flavoring and seasoning. I was skeptical of the truffle bread with the ricotta cheese at first but the moment I tried it, I knew it was a good choice (recommended by the waiter). They also gave us a complimentary dessert for my birthday (so sweet!). It was a house made tiramisu- the lady fingers could've been more moist but it was good nonetheless. This is a really good spot to satisfy your pasta cravings, especially on a weekday when other restaurants are closed. read more

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Great food along with some killer service. Their focaccia is so good, along with any pizza. Their dessert is super great too!

We visited right before they closed (10:30pm) I would hate people coming in at closing time but the servers (I'm sorry I didn't catch their names) were extremely nice and attentive! They didn't rush us out and still brought us the dessert menu The best service ever around Del Amo mall area Please keep up with the amazing service read more

North Italia - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Been here several times and it's always great. We always sit at the bar, usually for happy hour. Never had a bad meal. Everything has been great, especially the zucca chips and butter cakes. read more

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Went here for the Dine LA and tried out the Brunch Menu. For the starter I tried the Sicilian Meatballs 4/5 You get 3 big meatballs on creamy polenta And the CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI 3/5 I've never had this before and it had a nice crispy outside and creamy inside. The dipping sauce was very good. For the main entree had BREAKFAST CARBONARA PASTA 2/5 I'm not a big fan of pasta but ordered this anyway since it's an Italian place and thought I'd give it a try. The favor was very bland but a you get quite a big portion. TUSCAN HASH 5/5 This was amazing and would definitely get again. The braised short rib was delicious just wish it had more on the plate. To drink had an arnold Palmer and they brew the tea fresh. Staff was very nice and attentive. Tipping starts at 18 percent to 22 percent based on the receipt. Parking can be very challenging. read more

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I have been to North Italia in Torrance a few times now. The food and service is decent most of the time. This location is attached to Del Amo so there's ample parking. I have come here for dinner and happy hour. I normally like to sit at the bar (their bar is huge), but if you want to sit at a table, I would recommend making reservation because it does get pretty busy. My favorites are the little gem Caesar and the bolognese. I have tried their pizzas and they are not my favorite because I feel like their topping ratio is off and every time I have been here the pizza falls apart on me. But, if I had to choose, prosciutto is my favorite. Overall, I have enjoyed their food. The only small thing that I have is that when it gets busy, the service is a little spotty. Although everyone is very nice, the food comes out with long wait times and different order (got my pizza first before the salad). Also, sometimes the food is also not as good when it's good. (My little gem salad last time was watery). I will definitely comeback here but maybe avoid busy times to have consistent food and service. read more

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We used to go to the El Segundo location quite a bit but it's been a minute. My son wanted a nice sit down so we came here. Sat at the patio on a Friday night with the heaters on and it was comfy. Server was super friendly and nice. All the food was yummy but I really enjoyed the chicken pesto pasta. It has little fried capers that are just mini flavor bombs. My son also loved the lasagna. We used to always get the bolognese and short rib pasta but we decided to try some different things this time. Kids loved the white garlic truffle bread as always. Also, we got the coconut butter cake for dessert and it had the most decadent caramel sauce. It was amazing! read more

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This is my favorite place to eat when I'm at del amo mall. Everything on the menu it's delicious, their wine selection is very good. Service it's always on top although the place it's packed most of the times. Great ambiance. The patio it's my favorite spot. read more

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This is one of our go-to spots for any family birthday celebration. This North Italia is located at the Del Amo Mall next to Nordstrom. Reservations are very easy to make via OpenTable. We've been here several times now over the last few years and it has been consistently good and reliable each time. The place is pretty spacious with a casual yet slightly upscale ambience. Love their wide booths indoors. They also have an enclosed patio. Zucca Chips: light, crispy zucchini chips. Sometimes slightly oily and soggy but overall a good, kid friendly appetizer. Calamari Fritti: crowd pleaser and reliable appetizer that everyone enjoys although I wish it was a tad bit crispier at times. Strozzapreti: very kid friendly pasta with chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, toasted pine nut, and parmesan cream. We always order this one for the kids. Trottole Chicken Pesto: another kid friendly pasta with chicken, pesto, toasted pine nut, garlic, basil, and crispy caper and a way to get your kid to eat green things. Italian Farm Salad: love this salad! It's balanced and very flavorful with salami, speck, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, piquillo pepper, herb breadcrumb, and tossed in oregano vinaigrette. Hot Honey and Smoked Prosciutto Pizza: this is one of our favorite pizzas here. Love the harmonious blend of salty, spicy, and sweet but sometimes it's a bit too salty for me. For dessert, get the Hazelnut Torta or the Tiramisu. Can't go wrong with those two. Service is usually great. We haven't had any major issues. Food comes out fairly quickly. Parking: free in mall parking garage or lot read more

Maybe I should try once more but I wasn't totally impressed by North Italia! I ordered the short rib pasta and also tried the bread bites. The pasta was decent and the short rib had a sweetness to it which I generally don't enjoy. I wish it was more savory. I appreciated the vibe of the restaurant and the service was good on a busy, Friday night. I'll try once more. read more

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Bread is delicious and hooray for a kids menu but the bolognese was watery and flavorless. Thank goodness I ordered those meatballs as an appetizer as they helped save an otherwise bland dish. Small amaro menu and a really terrific braised short rib lamache helped to buoy this place, but man the bolognese needs work. read more

I think about this restaurant ALL. THE. TIME. So yum. So perfect. I ate here a couple of days ago and I already want to go back. Such great service, love the ambiance, and delicious food. read more

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We came here on 05/16/2026 to celebrate a late Mother's Day of my boyfriend's mom, we had reservations for 1:00pm and came in a little late due to the traffic from the Armed Forces parade. I want to start with the service. The girl up front was great, stellar customer service skills! Our waiter/server was nice, however, he was far from tentative to our table. I'm not sure if they were understaffed but we came at a very slow hour; the place was only half-full. My boyfriend and I had ordered specifically the Arugula & Avocado Salad, only to wait 15 minutes for our meal and then noticed that our meal had been given to us without the avocado; this took another 15 minutes. We were disappointed that the meal would be missing the main ingredient that's in the name of the salad. This experience was not worth it; wouldn't come here again. The prices are not worth the poor caliber service. read more

North Italia - Arugula & Avocado Salad Without Avocado - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

I came for dine-in recently and I now can say that after experiencing to-go and dine-in from this location I'd opt for dine-in over take-out. I didn't catch my waiters name but he was nice and attentive. He helped with the customizing of my order without issue. I GOT Spaghetti with Italian meatballs and added sautéed kale and spinach in the mix! It was really tasty I would've preferred for the sauce to have been marinara but I think it was just regular tomato sauce due to the less than thick consistency. The ginger beer was also good- crisp and refreshing. Ultimately, had a good meal. service was quick Prices seem to have gone up BUT it's still worth it Atmosphere was calming -- imo. read more

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Was disappointed this time with North Italia. Food wasn't very good. I had shrimp scampi and it came with maybe four slices of bread and less shrimp that I would've liked even though this was a small plate. My husband and daughter got the Bolognese, which is supposed to be one of the house specialties. Both of them did not like the Bolognese. Was very very loud inside at our table. Our waitress was not very good. When she poured water into our glasses, she filled my husband's within a millisecond of spilling over. Even she said she wouldn't have touched it with a 10 foot pole. We probably won't be going back again, although I have liked it in the past so you never know. *If the three of us were alone, I would have asked to speak to the manager. But we were with a large group and I made the decision just to let it go that night. read more

Gluten-free pizzas for the win! I'm taking a break from gluten due to some GI issues, and I'm so grateful that North Italia offers gluten-free pizza crusts. I ordered the hot honey and smoked prosciutto pizza on a gluten-free crust, and honestly couldn't tell the difference from the regular version. It was my first time trying this one and I was amazed--there's just something about honey on a pizza. The prosciutto and arugula complemented each other perfectly. I also got the seasonal vegetables with the cheese and dressing on the side, and they were exquisite. It came with kale, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, pistachios, and a delicious white balsamic vinaigrette. My niece got the Margherita pizza with a regular crust and really enjoyed it. A few items I've had before and absolutely loved are the white truffle garlic bread, the arugula & avocado salad, the squid ink tonnarelli, the chicken pesto pasta, and the grilled branzino. read more

North Italia - Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto (gluten-free crust), Margherita pizza, Seasonal Vegetables - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Walked in and will see there right away. I came for lunch and the ambience of the restaurant was very nice. It's really big inside. Nice big booth & beautiful decor. Our waitress Katelyn came to serve us drinks. She came to the table with a smile and was very nice. To drink I ordered a Diet Coke. For lunch, I ordered the Short Rib Dip Sandwich. The taste of the sandwich was very good. The sandwich had really good flavor. And for side, I got a mixed greens. Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly and nice and the food came out on time. Our waitress Katelyn did a fantastic job. I'd recommend North Italian Torrance. Great Work! read more

North Italia - Michael Russell with a Short Rib Dip Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

This is our go to spot and it never disappoints. Start your meal with a glass of Iconoclast, this wine is not easy to find- you would normally have to buy online and pay for shipping. Quality of food is great and consistent, try the chicken parm with prosciutto on top. You'll thank me later. We've had the great service of Josue and Chaz for the last few times and they have always been so attentive and engaging. Everything is always so clean, nice little wild flower in a mini vase at the table. It's never loud, high ceiling. Their seasonal choices on the butter cake is fantastic. We had the butter cake with espresso gelato. Chefs kiss! read more

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