North Italia - Irvine (CA)

4 /5 Jenna L: We didn’t want to wait for the table so we decided to sit by the bar. Beef carpaccio was one of my favorite, the beef was very soft and not chewy at all. Seafood squid ink pasta was delicious!! It was a little spicy kick and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back here again!

5 /5 Owen Wilson: The food was excellent and the open kitchen made the experience even more enjoyable. Nick and Morgan were outstanding and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Service was quick, attentive, and thoughtful. I celebrated my birthday here and could not have been happier.

5 /5 Colton Campbell: The atmosphere is energetic and the open kitchen looks spotless and well cared for. Monica provided cheerful and attentive service that made the visit even better. The handmade noodles taste incredibly fresh and the Bombolone is unforgettable. A truly five star experience.

5 /5 Bill Lin: North Italia is the best Italian restaurant, period. Went to their El Segundo location last time in LA area, came visiting the Irvine one, everything still on point ☝️ For spaghetti, ordered Braised Short Ribs Lumache this time, not just good, this dish is a good mix of Eastern way of cooking the pork into Italian pasta, strongly recommend!!! Also, the Chicken Parmesan, definitely the best Chicken Parmesan Ive ever had, the chicken was perfectly marinated with spices, hence its not just tasty but also juicy. Last but not the least, the "Simple" salad was simple, but full of flavors, the goat cheese and pine seeds were the highlights.

3 /5 Marki Pierre: We visited for the first time after seeing an ad for a $25 entrée and small plate deal, which seemed like a great offer given their usual prices. After reserving a table through the ad, we chose to sit at the bar upon arrival and learned the special was lunch only, something not stated in the ad, which even allowed dinner reservations. Management graciously honored the deal, and the bartenders were wonderful. The restaurant can get quite loud but has a beautiful ambiance. The meatballs were excellent, and my husband said the Caesar salad was the best he’s ever had. The bolognese had an oddly sweet flavor, and we didn’t love the sausage in the vodka rigatoni. Unfortunately, several items we wanted to try (like the Zuca chips, espresso martini, and tortelloni) were unavailable that evening. Due to the high pricing, sold-out menu items, and the mix-up with the ad, we’ll likely skip returning, but it’s a nice spot that’s worth trying at least once.