BACKGROUND
North has a number of locations in Arizona and Texas.
I just had dinner at the Kierland location in North Scottsdale.
Kierland is a beautiful mall and North is very pretty. (see pics)
There is an impressive bar, two dining rooms and a cozy patio that is heated for comfortable outside dining in the winter.
THE MENU
The menu includes appetizers/small plates, salads, pastas & mains. (see pics)
Appetizers:
Zucca Chips
Braised Meatballs
Calamari
Bruschetta
Grilled Cauliflower
Black Mediterranean Muscles
Truffle Garlic Bread
Grilled Artichoke
Chef's Board
Pastas:
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Chicken Pesto
Cheese Tortellini
Bolognese
Strozzapreti
Squid Ink Malafoine (which I had)
Ricotta Gnocchi
Mains:
Grilled Brazino
Short Ribs
Diver Scallops
Chicken Parmesan
Roasted Chicken
NY Strip
Atlantic Salamon
Desserts:
Bombolini
Olive Oil Cake
Dark Chocolate Tart
Tiramisu
Affogati
Gelato
Salted Caramel Budino
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
My only complaint is the hosting staff.
Although I made reservations and there were plenty of tables available, I had to ask several times to be seated. There were 3-4 different hosts and no one was able to figure it out.
CONCLUSION
Unfortunately, all the effort to make a great environment and fantastic menu ALWAYS gets over shadowed by poor service and thus the 4 stars instead of 5.
4/5 RECOMMEND
OF NOTE
*Parking is limited. Parking garage is near by.
*Hours:
Lunch: 11am - 4pm
Dinner: 4pm - 9:30pm/10:30 Fri/Sat
Happy Hour: 3pm - 6pm
*For more information:
NorthItaliaRestaurant.com