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North Italia - Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
1225 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 46 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (310) 382-2460

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Jana Schwimmer: (310) 382-2460

Popular dishes

What 1,225 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. DanielH

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extensive menu and wine list . Great service by enthusiastic staff
  2. Remi

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Good restaurant but service was rude, not really friendly. Food was OK but wine very expensive. Not soo much choice of desserts...
  3. BethS

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places in Santa Monica. Great food, great staff. Been back 2x already and we will come back in Nov.
  4. ClaireL

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everyone was super sweet and helpful (although it took longer than it should have to get seated with a reservation). The servers were very careful and concerned about a member of our party who had a food allergy. My cocktail (golden fig old fashioned) was one of the best I've ever had and the food was fresh and good
  5. JudiL

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good Food. It was a little loud. Definitely, order the meatballs and Italian Spritz
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    I ordered the grilled salmon , explained the waiter I had a gluten allergy and also I wanted the fish well cooked. They served the salmon with some tiny pasta I discovered just because I check all my food before I eat it. After my claim They mentioned the plate had changed and such change was not in the menu. They did the food again and the fish was totally raw inside. It seems like the staff can’t follow some simple instructions regarding allergies and cooking preferences
  7. CoriB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Showed up for our reservation and was told we couldn't be served because their internet was down and they couldn't take our order, along with a few other people who showed up for their reservation as well. It was a complete waste of time and extremely unprofessional. Why offer reservations if you can't honor them?
  8. pchang

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had the farmers market board, short ribs, and porchetta. The pesto with the framers market board was very tasty. The short ribs were cooked well and tender. The porchetta was no too salty (which is common for porchetta).
  9. chandra

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Solid meal. The kitchen was out of sorts due to Mother's Day crunch.
  10. Kiki

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went for a mother's day lunch and I love that they make everything from scratch because they're very accommodating with modifications. Great place for vegetarian contemporary Italian food. The food did take a while to arrive, but it was a fully booked day so understandable. Our server went above and beyond to make it an enjoyable experience. Also they serve brunch until 4PM and their cocktails are strong!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good and our waiter was outstanding. The only negative was the nasty hostess who was rude and mean and acted like I was bothering her when I tried to ask about our table.
  12. MarkB

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Every dish was impeccable, but the roasted chicken with white polenta was a particular standout, served by a caring staff.
  13. agar

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place for a casual hangout. Food is great but again depends on what you order. But appetizer and dessert was excellent. Overall we loved the place definitely go back some day.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kids menu Fresh made pasta Beer on draft Friendly staff
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    So amazing!!!! Everyone there is so so nice and the food is great. All of the staff are outstanding and I couldn’t ask for better service! All cuties
  16. Albert

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great Italian menu and food came out hot and delicious
  17. Ingrid

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried the new Happy Hour menu item - crispy brocconcini. The dipping sauce was to die for. But the best item that we keep coming back over and over again is prosciutto bruschetta. I have never eaten anything remotely this good.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant… great ambience, delicious food and nice drinks.. service was excellent
  19. RENNH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yesssssssasssssaasssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssq
  20. ThamiresC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience5
    Nice place, good service but for the amount of food the price is a little expensive, they could be more generous in the food portions.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girl friends and I loved the cocktails and the food. The service was great! No wonder it’s a busy place!
  22. KarenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brandon went above and beyond on service. Extremely nice, welcoming and knowledgeable. So impressive
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Service was not good. She forgot our drinks and brought our drinks after the meal.
  24. jimD

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food and service! When in Santa Monica I try to always catch this place!
  25. RobertV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food once again. We've been here often and always good
  26. LidiaT

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. Teddy the waiter was outstanding.
  27. cloth

    Los Angeles

    102 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We ordered the house specialty, Bolognese, which was wonderful. Our server, Brandon, was full of good cheer and personality indicating our good choices.
  28. Shavaun

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really loved our experience here, would highly recommend! Food was delicious!!
  29. clemenza99

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Delicious authentic Italian food. The spaghetti and meatballs was perfect
  30. EileenP

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Friend with gluten allergy had cross contamination
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Celebrated anniversary with my partner and really hyped this place up since I’ve been to North in Orange county.
  32. RaviG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good service good food reasonably priced diverse crowd like it very much
  33. YvonneT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Went on Thursday night, the restaurant was full and lucky we made a reservation! Honestly the food just soso, dont have high expectations if you want to try.... There are some better restaurants at the same.. Will not go back again
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, best meatballs ever! Our server Gloria was absolutely outstanding!!! I wish there were more people in the service industry like her. Best service we have had on our entire Californian vacation. Highly recommend!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    We have been at this restaurant many times before and been very satisfied. This time the atmosphere felt changed. The “welcoming” woman was unfriendly and the general feeling we got was that the serving staff was not very happy. It felt like they wanted to serve as fast as possible almost like a fast food restaurant. The food however was great.
  36. Jeep

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food is excellent and service was prompt. Good value to price ratio
  37. sebastien

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The cocktail Italian Spritz was amazing, it was the best spritz I got in the US. For the food I got the pizza The Pig, it was really great and super tasty. The service has been super great too, she was very helpful. I will definitively go back to this restaurant. I love it!
  38. DFWJG

    Chicago

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The service was great. Food is not as good as Phoenix or Scottsdale. I was disappointed.
  39. MarkM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Upscale chain Italian that doesn't feel like a chain. While the service was somewhat cookie cutter the food was well prepared. The dining room was a little loud, but was more high energy than obnoxious. Everyone in our party was very satisfied with both the taste and presentation.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Service was very slow, had to ask server to remove empty plates appetizers, empty drink glasses, never brought us one of the appetizers but charged for it, charged for a redo (but never told us) because the dish was so spicy it was inedible

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North Italia - Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 1225 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 46 times today
Google Map for North Italia - Santa Monica

1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

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