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North Italia – Irvine, Irvine, CA

North Italia – Irvine

4.6
4.6
5511 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 193 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm Lunch Mon- Fri 11am - 4pm Dinner Sun - Thurs 4pm - 10pm Fri & Sat 4pm - 11pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a valet dedicated to North.We also a public parking garage behind LA Fitness that is validated for 2 hours.
  • Executive chef
    David Moldovan
  • Delivery & takeout

What 5,511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
North Italia in Irvine offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service in a warm inviting environment." Guests frequently praise the "fresh and delicious" food, highlighting favorites like the bolognese and chicken parmesan. Although noise levels and wait times can be challenging, the ambiance and "friendly and welcoming" staff make it a popular choice for Italian cuisine lovers.

5,511 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The process of getting checked in and to our table was disorganized. While our server was lovely, the service was extremely slow and the volume level was candidly unbearable. We were shouting to even have a conversation.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good and meet expectations. So I often use this restaurant to have a dinner with my guests. On the other hand, it’s very crowded and noisy. I highly recommend to take seats outside.

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  3. Jim

    VIP

    Hawaii

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. food was great. noise level was a little high, but probably just because was enjoying themselves so much.

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  4. Yoshio

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Foods were delicious. Services were good. This restaurant has exceeded my expectations. Thank you.

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  5. Maribel

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I hadn’t been to North Italia in a while and thought it would be a great spot to meet my friend, as she was coming from LA and I was coming from South County. We kicked things off with the calamari appetizer, which was delicious! The last time I had it here, years ago, it came with arugula, lemon, and marinara. This time, it was served with vegetables, arugula, marinara, and a red mayo that tasted almost like tartar sauce—definitely a different twist, but still good. For our entrees, we ordered the strozzapreti with chicken and the short rib lumache pasta. Unfortunately, it took a while for the food to arrive, so the waitress kindly brought us their signature truffle bread with ricotta on the house while we waited. When the dishes finally came, I was disappointed to find that my strozzapreti was dry, so I had to ask for a side of cream sauce. I also needed salt and pepper because it lacked seasoning. The chicken was just okay—honestly, it tasted like something you’d get from Chick-fil-A. As for my friend’s short rib lumache pasta, she barely touched it. I’m sad to say that the quality of the food has really gone downhill since my last visit—it’s just not what it used to be. On the bright side, the ambiance and decor are still lovely.

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  6. Charlie

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Not a good experience. I had asked for a round table inside, and has specifically called to request this and yet, we were seated outside, crammed around a poorly sized table in a corner. Some of the food and drink choices weren't available. The waiting staff were over-stretched and only moderately attentive.

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    Houston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service from Sara D (our server). Food was good and came out quickly. What I appreciated about Sara was her smile, her friendliness, and that she had her eyes on our beverages and came twice with refills before we even needed to ask. Small attention to detail that means a lot to a customer.

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  8. Matthew

    VIP

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam, was a great server! Very personable and informative. She made great recommendations, was very attentive, and was fun to chat with. She made my party of fours experience amazing. Even when it started to rain or the kitchen. Ran out of some food, Sam was on it, taking care of us and making sure we had a great time. Way to go Sam!

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  9. Elma

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience! The service was excellent, and the food was delicious!

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  10. Peter

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    240 reviews

    5.0

    240 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Beet Salad with chopped chicken was delicious and quite filling. The Apple Cinnamon Cake was a special delight. The service was impeccable!

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FAQs

North Italia – Irvine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 629-7060.

North Italia – Irvine is rated 4.6 stars by 5511 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 193 times today
Google Map for North Italia – Irvine

2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm Lunch Mon- Fri 11am - 4pm Dinner Sun - Thurs 4pm - 10pm Fri & Sat 4pm - 11pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a valet dedicated to North.We also a public parking garage behind LA Fitness that is validated for 2 hours.
  • Executive chef
    David Moldovan
  • Delivery & takeout
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