North Italia - Tempe

4.7 (117)

$30 and under

Italian

697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people

May 20, 2025

May 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Braised Short Rib Lumache that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/tempe-az/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
Neighborhood
Tempe
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Zucca Chips$9.00
Bruschetta$12.00
Choice of: tomato or prosciutto. (370/410 cal)
Italian Meatballs$14.00
White Truffle Garlic Bread$14.00
Cacio e Pepe Arancini$12.00
Garlic Knot Sliders$10.00
Choice of: sicilian meatball or chicken pesto. (830/1400 cal)
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast$15.00
Pizza$18.00
Choice of: margherita or cacio e pepe. (1270/1550 cal)
Farmers Market Board$17.00
tuscan inspired spring veggies, house pesto & grilled hearth bread
Chef's Board$18.00
meat, cheese & some other goodies
Bottle & Board$44.00
choice of: margherita or cacio e pepe pizza, chef's board or farmers market board and a bottle of the featured red or white

Drink

The Red & White Wine$8.00
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$30.00
Red Sangria$8.00
- Glass$8.00
- Pitcher$30.00
Sicilian Margarita$13.00
el mayor reposado, grand marnier, montenegro, fresh citrus
Pomegranate Mule$13.00
bottega bacûr gin, pomegranate, lemon, fever tree ginger beer
Marco Polo$13.00
iwai japanese whisky, montenegro, honey, ginger, fresh lemon
All Beers$5.50
We Love Local Beers

Zero Proof

Just Peachy$8.00
white peach, raspberry, lemon, ginger beer
Limonata Rossa$8.00
black cherry, fresh lemon, soda
Pina No-Lada$8.00
coconut, pineapple, fresh lime, bubbles

What 117 people are saying

North Italia - Tempe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Valley
Best Ambiance
East Valley
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North Italia - Tempe is celebrated for its "fantastic food," "great service," and "beautiful ambience." Guests adore the Italian donuts, truffle bread, and the Tuscan kale salad. The restaurant offers both indoor and "nice outdoor patio dining," making it a delightful spot for groups. While some dishes like the butter cake and lasagna receive mixed reviews, the overall dining experience is "absolutely amazing" with attentive servers and a welcoming atmosphere.

117 Reviews

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Jordana
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic and made our night (food and everything great too) - I can’t remember her name, but we were sitting outside near the lawn area on Sunday evening May 18.
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Daniel
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding, zero complaints. Had a bookclub meeting here this Sunday and it was a great experience. Ambiance and food was enjoyed by everyone; will definitely be back.
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emily
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Outdoor patio was so hot, need misters or more fans. Not enough seating when waiting for your table. Everyone had to stand in 90 degrees for 40 minutes
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Richard
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was an asset for us. He was confident and had a great personality. We will be back next time we are in Tempe area.
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Anezia
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Server was very accommodating and handsome:)
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Tiffany
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was soo good! The butter cake was amazing, boys loved the pizza. I have lasagna, which was good. It is rich which I was warned about , but it was really good.
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Beth
Phoenix11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service! We brought the whole family for Mother’s Day brunch & everything was fabulous. It’s a beautiful restaurant with great drinks too!
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Vanessa VIP
Phoenix6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to lunch for Mother’s Day, was able to make a reservation at 2:00, which was perfect since it was only decided at 1:30 that we were going. My drink was awesome, I got the Ciao, Bella. I got the strawberries and cream French toast, had to send it back for a new since it was burnt. Our server and the manager both made sure I was good and happy. It ended up tasting amazing! My kids got the cheeseburger and buttered noodles, and their dad got some kind of pasta dish that I can’t type but everything tasted amazing!
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Meredith
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a Mother’s Day lunch. Everything was wonderful. Staff were great and the food was incredibly delicious.
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Shelbie
Phoenix8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. Our server was great and answered all our questions.
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North Italia - Tempe is rated 4.7 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 44 times today

697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tempe
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/tempe-az/

North Italia - Tempe

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Eat

Zucca Chips$9.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Italian Meatballs$14.00

White Truffle Garlic Bread$14.00

Cacio e Pepe Arancini$12.00

Garlic Knot Sliders$10.00

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast$15.00

Pizza$18.00

Farmers Market Board$17.00

Chef's Board$18.00

Bottle & Board$44.00

Drink

The Red & White Wine$8.00

Red Sangria$8.00

Sicilian Margarita$13.00

Pomegranate Mule$13.00

Marco Polo$13.00

All Beers$5.50

Zero Proof

Just Peachy$8.00

Limonata Rossa$8.00

Pina No-Lada$8.00

What 117 people are saying

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