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Interior - North Italia – Irvine, Irvine, CA

North Italia – Irvine

4.6 (6209)
$30 and under
Italian
2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

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North Italia – Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

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2 people
19:00
Booked 152 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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 10:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at North Italia – Irvine.

4.6

4.6
(6209)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Most Booked

  • South Orange County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
North Italia in Irvine offers "excellent food and service" in a lively atmosphere, making it a popular spot for celebrations. Guests praise the "fantastic" servers and "delicious" dishes, although noise levels can be high. Be sure to reserve in advance as it can get busy. Despite occasional service delays, it's a "go-to" for many patrons.
6,209 Reviews
  1. Lisa Gold

    Orange County119 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy coming here. Some of the dishes are pricy for something so simple like the zuchini pasta with plain roasted salmon. Did not like paying $38 for a customized dish due to my simple diet restriction.

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  2. Dana Gold

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The carpaccio was excellent. Pizza was good. But the pasta came out and the noodles were all stuck together and there was barely any sauce. The server replaced the dish but it came out after everyone else had finished and no compensation was given. All in all a good meal, but just a little disappointing.

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  3. David Gold

    Orange County10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service poor…food didn’t come out together and we were rushed through our appetizers. Food had been under a heat lamp too long and risotto had pretty much got a crust on it. Waitress was not attentive until dropping bill off and then she was all sweetness and light !!!

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  4. Laura Gold

    Orange County9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for a birthday lunch, unfortunately the service was really bad.

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  5. Cydney

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time for our anniversary dinner! The food and service was fantastic as usual.
    North Italia – IrvineResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Cydney. We hope you had a wonderful anniversary celebration here. We're so glad you enjoyed our great food and service. We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Cindy Gold

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The food was delicious, as always. Wait staff was kind and accommodating.

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  7. Dmitry

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love North Italia and go whenever we can for a little more upper-class dining especially when with friends. Food always presents well and tastes excellent.

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  8. Leland

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing! Service? Always below average. Always apologizing for slow service.
    North Italia – IrvineResponded 4 days ago
    We're glad you enjoyed our amazing food. We are sorry about the service you received from us. We will address this with them. Thank you for your review, and we hope to see you again.

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  9. Akito

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for our family including 2 kids. They also enjoyed all the foods.
    North Italia – IrvineResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for this review, Akito. We're so glad you and your family enjoyed our great atmosphere and food. We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Carla

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered the meatball garlic knot sliders. I won’t be ordering them again. The bread fell apart because I think, it lacked proper consistency and had zero flavor. It’s a shame, because the meatball itself actually tasted good.
    North Italia – IrvineResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Carla, we are so sorry you were not satisfied with your Sicilian Meatball Garlic Knot Sliders. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Yes, North Italia offers a posted Happy Hour (Mon–Thu 3:00–6:00 pm) and a Weekend Brunch program (Sat–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm), both with dedicated menus and drink selections.

Yes, North Italia - Irvine offers a dedicated Kids menu, and families regularly dine here with children.

For a more relaxed visit, go on a weekday, many guests say weekdays feel quieter, and their weekday happy hour (Mon–Thu 3:00–6:00 pm) is a popular, lower-key window to enjoy drinks and small plates.

North Italia - Irvine, 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.

Yes, gluten-free options are available (guests have ordered Bolognese with gluten-free pasta), and there are clearly vegetarian dishes on the menu such as Agnolotti al Pomodoro and several salads.

Weekend brunch is a highlight, North Italia serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday (10:00 am–4:00 pm), and guests call out the Sunday brunch special as a standout.

Portions tend to be generous for many diners, reviewers mention good portion sizes and note parties often leave with leftovers.

Yes, North Italia - Irvine has a patio; guests often pick the patio on nice days, and reviewers note outdoor seating with heaters available for cooler evenings.

Casual dress, comfortable, unfussy clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, North Italia - Irvine is a solid choice for a date night: it has a pretty interior, a full cocktails and wine list, and many guests celebrate anniversaries there.

North Italia - Irvine feels modern and bustling, a bright, glass-lined interior with tables fairly close together and a lively (often loud) dining room; the patio is a quieter alternative.

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North Italia – Irvine

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Irvine

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 152 times today
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