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North Italia – Irvine, Irvine, CA

North Italia – Irvine

4.7 (5598)
$30 and under
Italian
2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 168 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Private dining

What 5,598 people are saying

North Italia – Irvine 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 "high energy" atmosphere, unique Italian dishes, and exceptional service, especially from staff like Lauren and Jamie. While some diners noted slow service, the "amazing ambiance" and "fantastic dining experiences" keep guests returning. The "delicious food," including handmade pastas and pizzas, makes it a "go-to spot."

5,598 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Orange County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had heard good things and when we had some friends come into town, decided to give North Italia a try. High energy and surprisingly busy for a Wednesday evening - which is always a good sign! Our server, Lauren, was attentive, patient and engaging. The menu offers some very unique twists on Italian cuisine and I will say the Old Fashioned was uniquely sweet with hazelnut and brown sugar notes - very nice! Food came in an appropriate amount of time and each dish was plated beautifully. There is a reason why this place is hoppin' and we will definitely be back! Our group had a wonderful time and we enjoyed the experience very much!

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  2. Hiroko

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Everything was very slow, food come out slow and drinks was not served right away, hard to find our servers, food was okay

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  3. Caeli

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience - loved all the pastas and small plates. Bolognese, arancini, mushrooms were all standouts!

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  4. Dhruv

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the Bolognese which was served luke warm had to be sent back. On the Chicken Pasta dish the pasta was under cooked. My wife had the Salad which had 2 slivers of Avocado and the chef left the ends of the Asparagus in the dish. This left a really unhappy experience and would really think twice about going back.

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  5. Sara

    Orange County4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service for our table was terrible. But the food was great! I did see service at other tables with other servers and our server as well that was good. So perhaps it was an off night for our server. We felt they just forgot about us. Several tables sat after us and around us received food 30-45 minutes before us. We ordered pizza and salads. I would go back as it seemed generally the service is acceptable, and the food very tasty! Also like the wine selection.

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  6. Cindy

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were outside. Our server was great. The only thing that was lousy was the bread and olive oil. It was over toasted and hard.

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  7. Dominique VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food quality and variety, amazing ambiance, but slow and unpleasant service.

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  8. Deanna

    Orange County16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. It was different from other Italian restaurants we’ve been to but definitely worth coming back to. David, our server was personable and attentive. Appreciated Peter who accommodated our request for extra space for food on the table. The martinis 🍸 were awesome. I would have given 5 stars but was looking for that special touch since we indicated we were celebrating our anniversary.

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  9. Jose

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The pastas were ok but lacked sauce. If you want more sauce, they charge you extra. The pizza was good. I made a reservation on a busy day and they sat us down fairly quick, I did appreciate that. Overall, our visit was fair.

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  10. Mahnaz

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    when making a reservation a week ahead of time, I specifically asked for a table inside the restaurant as I easily get cold at night. Still upon arrival we were seated in the outdoor area. I tried to be understanding so didn't complain but instead I asked for the heater next to our table to be turned on. They passed by several times mentioning they will send someone to turn it on. It never happened!!! For entre I ordered Strozzapreti !!! For the life of me I could not push it down without adding a lot of salt and parmesan cheese (which by the way, I asked for them) in the hope the food would become edible. It was extremely bland, especially as an ITALIAN food. All in all, I feel this restaurant might not be really living up to its name. I know for a fact that I won't go back. No matter how famous people say it is.

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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 4.7 stars by 5598 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 168 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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