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North Italia – Irvine, Irvine, CA

North Italia – Irvine

4.6 (5629)
$30 and under
Italian
2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 153 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, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Micky Defiebre
  • 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, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,629 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

4.6
4.6 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 "excellent food" with an "amazing ambiance." Diners appreciate the "great consistent solid food" and "outstanding service," particularly from servers like Xavier and Eric. Although some mention noise and wait times, the "delicious meals" and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice for celebrations and casual dining.
5,629 Reviews
  1. Mai

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite Italians in Orange County and we always enjoy dining here.

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  2. Tina VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great ambiance and great prices

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  3. Reece

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in for cocktails and dessert everything was amazing! Xavier did an awesome job and made the whole experience great.

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  4. Ludmila

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately our pizza was very dry🫤 But everything else was very good

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  5. Rhonda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, but sadly the service was very disappointing. Total experience would have been amazing, but the service itself left a very negative vibe. Reluctant to try it again!

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  6. alice

    Orange County2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our sever had too many tables and we would have to remind her of the things we asked for. I stopped dining there because of the service. Drinks should not take 20 minutes ahead disappeared for a while and we could not find her . Our dessert was brought out and after we finished the last bite that’s when she finally reminded herself to go get my Martini I ordered. The food was lukewarm. I honestly won’t be going back as service is super important to me. I was a server once and I feel that the staff is just there to collect a paycheck. You are there to provide a dining experience

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  7. Frank VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Are server could’ve been more friendly. Also, it took a little too long for our drinks to be delivered from the bar.  at the restaurant was not busy when we were there.

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  8. Jen

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service: We arrived a bit early for a reservation for 3 in the high-top seating area. It wasn’t busy and the high top seating was open and available. Despite this, we weren’t seated for about 5 minutes; which doesn’t sound bad but there were many workers at the front, so we were just confused as to what we were waiting for. Once we were seated, they were quick to take our orders. I had a couple questions regarding if there was pork in anything because I don’t eat pork. The waiter said the meatballs are beef. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders and Italian Meatballs. The food did take a while to come out, about 35 minutes. We came during happy hour and only got appetizers, so the wait was a bit surprising. I was also surprised and disappointed to find prosciutto on my Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders. It wasn’t listed on the menu, and the waiter didn’t say anything despite me asking about pork. Food: Normally, I order from this restaurant and get the Spaghetti and Meatballs, and the White Truffle Garlic Bread; both of which are delicious. This time, since it was happy hour, I got different items (Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders and Italian Meatballs). The sliders were okay. It came with 2 sliders. The bread was too thick/dry for my liking; I expected it to be softer since their White Truffle Garlic Bread is so good. The meatballs came with 3. They were good. Also, I got the Pina No-Lada, which has no alcohol in it as is, but I added rum to it. It was very tasty. I would order that again. Price (happy hour): Chicken Pesto Garlic Knot Sliders were $10. Italian Meatballs were $15. Pina No-Lada was $9 on the menu, but since I added rum, it came out to $15.25, which I was surprised to see.

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  9. Esmeralda

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience , definitely one of my favorite restaurants

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  10. Cristie

    Orange County82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always delicous and on point that is why we keep going back! The service was good! My constant problem with this location is we have a reservation at opeening and there are plenty of servers and 1 or 2 people at tables and we still wait to be seated. I ask why? No one, not even the manger can explain this. It happens many times, if not every time we go. So disappointiing and makes one wonder why go back if they treat you so poorly!

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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 5629 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 153 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, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a valet dedicated to North.We also a public parking garage behind LA Fitness that is validated for 2 hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Micky Defiebre
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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