North Italia - Tempe

4.7 (105)

$30 and under

Italian

697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people

May 3, 2025

May 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 69 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 105 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 brunch
East Valley
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North Italia - Tempe offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food, excellent service." Patrons praise the "delicious" cuisine, including standout dishes like the salmon pesto and tiramisu. The "great ambiance" and spacious seating make it perfect for memorable occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "home for future dining" in Tempe.

105 Reviews

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Kristiana VIP
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch and was pleasantly surprised! The Italian donuts were light and fluffy, the truffle bread was crispy with a perfectly creamy topping. To me, the Tuscan kale salad is a North classic, and it’s always been one of my favorites. Beautiful outside ambience and great for bigger groups with adequate seating without feeling crowded.
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Gregg VIP
Phoenix25 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the food and this location is perfect! We'll be back.
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Stephanie VIP
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bolognese was disappointing, Chicken Parm & honey pizza was amazing!!!
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Genesis
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Service and Quality food. I very much enjoyed North Italia and will be coming back!
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Jennifer
Phoenix1 review
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the restaurant but thought it was too loud
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Olivia
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh my gosh! Dennis & I didn’t want to leave. Everything was perfetto! This is our 2nd dining experience with North Italia in Tempe AZ. Carley & Alex were absolutely fantastic & took care of our every request. Dennis & I have found North Italia in Tempe to be our home for future dining. We live in Tempe & don’t have to leave our hometown to go any where else in the Valley. We enjoyed the appetizers, the salmon pesto & tiramisu!
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RaeDean
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for my birthday dinner with my friends and it was nice! Different. Everything tasted good!
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Steve
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food was great! Glad it’s in Tempe!
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Suzan VIP
Phoenix41 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at North Italia in Tempe. We loved our experience. The seating was very comfortable and we appreciated the spaciousness of the restaurant. And the food was delicious.
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Anshika
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience! We came here to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, and the staff went above and beyond—the dessert was even on the house, which was such a sweet surprise. The food was a solid 10/10—everything we tried was delicious. I loved the ambiance and service, and I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable meal!
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North Italia - Tempe is rated 4.7 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 69 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 105 people are saying

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