North Italia - Tempe

Name: North Italia - Tempe
Address: 697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ, United States, 85281
Telephone: (928) 588-1007
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (130)

$30 and under

Italian

697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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–Fri 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
(928) 588-1007
Website
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/tempe-az/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Arellano
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
Neighborhood
Tempe
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Zucca Chips$9.00
Bruschetta$12.00
Choice of: tomato or prosciutto. (370/410 cal)
Italian Meatballs$14.00
White Truffle Garlic Bread$14.00
Cacio e Pepe Arancini$12.00
Garlic Knot Sliders$10.00
Choice of: sicilian meatball or chicken pesto. (830/1400 cal)
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast$15.00
Pizza$18.00
Choice of: margherita or cacio e pepe. (1270/1550 cal)
Farmers Market Board$17.00
tuscan inspired spring veggies, house pesto & grilled hearth bread
Chef's Board$18.00
meat, cheese & some other goodies
Bottle & Board$44.00
choice of: margherita or cacio e pepe pizza, chef's board or farmers market board and a bottle of the featured red or white

Drink

The Red & White Wine$8.00
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$30.00
Red Sangria$8.00
- Glass$8.00
- Pitcher$30.00
Sicilian Margarita$13.00
el mayor reposado, grand marnier, montenegro, fresh citrus
Pomegranate Mule$13.00
bottega bacûr gin, pomegranate, lemon, fever tree ginger beer
Marco Polo$13.00
iwai japanese whisky, montenegro, honey, ginger, fresh lemon
All Beers$5.50
We Love Local Beers

Zero Proof

Just Peachy$8.00
white peach, raspberry, lemon, ginger beer
Limonata Rossa$8.00
black cherry, fresh lemon, soda
Pina No-Lada$8.00
coconut, pineapple, fresh lime, bubbles

What 130 people are saying

North Italia - Tempe 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Valley
Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

North Italia - Tempe offers a "wonderful ambience" and "exceptional service" paired with a diverse Italian menu that delights guests. The setting is enhanced by a "beautiful outdoor space," perfect for gatherings. Diners rave about the crispy eggplant and tortelloni, while standout servers like Jacob B. and Amanda elevate the dining experience.

130 Reviews

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Gregg VIP
Phoenix / Arizona28 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great.meal in a relaxing atmosphere. Kalyn gave excellent service and chatted w Mgr Austin whom helped us secure reservations on a busy night!
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William
Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful Restaurant Great ambiance Slow service Hopefully next time the waitress won’t forget my table I will be back
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Cheryl VIP
Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Seven of us came here for brunch on Father’s Day. For the most part, everything was great. Except they brought meals to everyone but me. After a couple of minutes, I sought out our waitresses (there were two of them) and asked them about my plate. They both apologized, went to check on it, and came back with everything but the eggs, saying that the eggs were cooked wrong and would be coming out. First, the bacon and potatoes (which are usually delicious, btw) on my plate were cold. And when they finally brought my OE eggs, they were room temp. Everyone else’s meals were fine and all were happy. Just me, I guess!
North Italia - TempeResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Cheryl. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your brunch at North Italia - Tempe on Father's Day! We apologize for the mix-up with your meal. We're sorry that the bacon and potatoes were not cooked to your preference and the eggs did not arrive at the right temperature. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad everything else was fine for you. We hope to serve you again soon.
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Joseph
Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lasagna portion was too small. Otherwise it was good food and good service.
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Kirk
Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had such high hopes as I had heard how great the food was. It was priced to be great Italian food but it wasn’t. The meatballs were really good but it was down hill from there. Service was solid at least.
North Italia - TempeResponded on June 7, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Kirk. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our food didn't meet your expectations. We strive to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback about the meatballs being better than the rest of the dish is noted, and we will certainly look into this. We're glad to hear that you found our service solid. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.
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Katie
Orlando / Central Florida East7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. We tried the zucchini chips and both got a pizza. Highly recommend! And service was great!
North Italia - TempeResponded on June 5, 2025
Hello Katie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our zucchini chips and pizza. We strive to provide our guests with delicious food and excellent service, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, North Italia - Tempe Management Team
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Adeline
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Had a nice dinner; but was very busy and server was also very busy
North Italia - TempeResponded on June 5, 2025
Hello Adeline, Thank you for dining with us at North Italia - Tempe and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and had a good overall experience. We understand that our service was somewhat busy due to the crowd, and we're sorry if you felt it was not up to par. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to improve our service. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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carson
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Kitchen was behind did not get us our food until 35 minutes after we got drinks
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Francine
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a good time, a bit noise inside. But everything else was amazing
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Susan VIP
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is exceptional. And, the setting and outdoor space adds so much to the ambience of this restaurant. Enjoy your visit and experience at North Italia!
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FAQs

North Italia - Tempe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (928) 588-1007.

North Italia - Tempe is rated 4.7 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

697 S Novus Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tempe
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 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
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Arellano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.northitalia.com/locations/tempe-az/
Phone number
(928) 588-1007

North Italia - Tempe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Eat

Zucca Chips$9.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Italian Meatballs$14.00

White Truffle Garlic Bread$14.00

Cacio e Pepe Arancini$12.00

Garlic Knot Sliders$10.00

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast$15.00

Pizza$18.00

Farmers Market Board$17.00

Chef's Board$18.00

Bottle & Board$44.00

Drink

The Red & White Wine$8.00

Red Sangria$8.00

Sicilian Margarita$13.00

Pomegranate Mule$13.00

Marco Polo$13.00

All Beers$5.50

Zero Proof

Just Peachy$8.00

Limonata Rossa$8.00

Pina No-Lada$8.00

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does North Italia - Tempe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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