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North Italia – Irvine, Irvine, CA

North Italia – Irvine

4.5
4.5
5421 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (949) 629-7060
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Moldovan
  • Private party facilities
    The inviting ambience at North Italia Irvine is the perfect setting for celebrating with family and friends!
  • Private party contact
    Jana Schwimmer: (949) 398-4893
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Michelson & Jamboree
  • Parking details
    We have a valet dedicated to North.We also a public parking garage behind LA Fitness that is validated for 2 hours.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Head North for the New Year

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are now accepting reservations for our 3-course, New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner. Ring in 2025 with cheers-worthy cocktails, your favorite house specialties, and brand-new special features! Please note we are NOT serving our a la carte menu this evening. Menu availability, capacity and hours may vary.

What 5,421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 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 is a vibrant dining destination renowned for its "fantastic food" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests enjoy a diverse Italian menu featuring standout dishes like calamari and truffle garlic bread. The lively atmosphere, ideal for group gatherings, sometimes leads to a "noisy" environment. Overall, it's a popular choice for special occasions and casual dining alike.

5,421 Reviews
  1. Robin

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. The chef was amazing with our dietary needs.

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  2. Bernedette

    VIP

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam our server was wonderful!!! She made our dining experience all the better!!! Our meal was sublime.

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  3. Matthew

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a very disappointing experience for our family’s Christmas tradition. They were out of several items on the menu including ones we were looking forward to like the burrata, eggplant, lasagna and short rib. Our favorite dish, truffle garlic bread, was dried out and lacked the usual gooey cheese and we couldn’t finish it. While the appetizers came out relatively quick, there was a significant delay before the entrees came out and another large delay waiting for our dessert and finally the check; 2-1/2 hours from start to finish for a party of four! We were seated out on the patio which usually has a nice ambience, but tonight the fireplace went out about 30 minutes after we arrived and it took awhile for the propane tank to be replaced in the heater next to us.

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  4. Helena

    VIP

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BEST part of our evening was Logan taking care of us! Like always we loved the meatball appetizer & bolognese to share. I loved my grilled branzino, my son loved the chicken parm & my daughter loved her short ribs. Only downside was the scallops were a little fishy. Overall a great experience!

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  5. Barbara

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was very slow, a birthday was requested but ignored.

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  6. Samantha

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers were amazing (arancini, garlic bread, meatballs), pasta and pizza were just okay, lumache pasta was very under seasoned. They were out of a lot of dishes on the menu which was disappointing.

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  7. Monica

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so great. We reserved at 5. Right after we arrived, we could go in. The server, David N, was so great and perfect. He cares everything and satisfied our needs. He recommended the food. It was so~~~~~~ good. We’re gonna return back soon. :)

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  8. cindy

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the service and the atmosphere of the place. Food was ok. Go for the boards and the wine. Good wine list!

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  9. Michael

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food really defines the dining experience. Unfortunately, the service part was lacking here for us due to having an unprofessional server. Everything else was great as usual.

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  10. Greg

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, Carpaccio was excellent... The pasta Bolognase was really good with the wide noodles... Pretty noisy, not really a romantic spot.

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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 4.5 stars by 5421 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 53 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for North Italia – Irvine

2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michelson & Jamboree
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat and Sun 11am - 4pm Lunch Mon- Fri 11am - 4pm Dinner Sun - Thurs 4pm - 10pm Fri & Sat 4pm - 11pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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