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North Italia – Irvine, Irvine, CA

North Italia – Irvine

4.6 (5618)
$30 and under
Italian
2957 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 175 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 5,618 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 a lively atmosphere with "great food" and attentive service, making it a favorite for celebrations and casual dining. While the noise level can be high, outdoor seating provides a quieter option. Standout dishes include "delicious pastas" and "amazing truffle bread," complemented by friendly staff.
5,618 Reviews
  1. Minoo VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food had been over seasoned lately. I prefer the lower sodium option

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  2. Deborah VIP

    Orange County47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food- not fantastic, but good. We had an excellent server who went out of her way to make our dinner enjoyable. Not only is it VERY noisy from a full restaurant talking, but then they had music blooming in the background, which made everyone have to speak even louder to each other, which made the noise level very unpleasant. I guess my main criticism is the noise level, which makes it difficult to speak to your dinner partner. Otherwise, the food was decent.

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  3. Gene VIP

    Orange County193 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and the service was okay, but we had to wait a long time for our food after we ordered and for our server to follow-up to make sure we didn't need anything.

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  4. hadi

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints! Great food, great service, great vibes. If you get a pizza make sure to order it bamba style!

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  5. Sergiu

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very salty , poor service and high prices for that quality

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  6. Gordon

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Meatball sliders were delicious ! Food service was a little slow at 11 AM

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  7. Christine VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Eric always gives the best service- always with a smile :)

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  8. meltem VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Funghi pizza wasn't even baked, very greasy! I eat better Italian pizza and pasta in other Italian restaurants(local ones) This was a business lunch and I don't recommend eating oily , not baked pizza

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  9. Carol

    Orange County21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy at lunch time, seems a little understaffed, had to wait a while for food, soup was not hot when served, probably sat out too long before reaching the table. We've been going here for years and lots of menu changes removing some of our favorites. Our server was very pleasant, but overwhelmed with the amount of tables she needed to take care of. Food overall was good, but not as good as it has been in the past.

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  10. Chandan

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    ⸻ As always, the food at North Italia was excellent — consistent and flavorful, just what we’ve come to expect. However, the cocktails were a bit of a mixed bag, likely due to inconsistency among the bar staff. Saturday night was also noticeably louder than usual; the noise level made it difficult to hold a conversation. With so much ambient chatter, the added background music felt unnecessary and overwhelming.

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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 5618 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
7:00 PM
Booked 175 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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