North Italia launches fall menu with new pastas, Pizza and cocktails. October 15, 2026 North Italia is welcoming fall with a new seasonal menu launching Wednesday, October 14, featuring Italian-inspired pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, cocktails, and desserts. More Eat & Drink News The restaurant's latest offerings are available for dine-in and takeout, along with an updated happy hour menu and limited-time prix fixe dining specials. New pasta dishes include Fusilli al Telefono, made with tomato, mozzarella, and roasted garlic breadcrumbs, and Tripoline Alfredo, featuring Grana Padano cheese and white vodka crema. The Crispy Chicken Piccata combines strozzapreti pasta with lemon, capers, arugula, roasted chicken jus and marinated artichoke hearts. Pizza lovers can try the new Double Pepperoni Pizza, topped with mozzarella, ricotta and Grana Padano, while a flatbread version will be available exclusively during happy hour. Other seasonal additions include Burrata di Stagione with Fuji apples, roasted butternut squash, hazelnuts and Calabrian agrodolce, along with a Seasonal Vegetable Salad featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccolini and golden raisins. Brunch guests can also enjoy a new Fontina & Ricotta Omelet served with chives, toasted ciabatta and hash potatoes. The fall cocktail lineup includes Meet Me in Capri, made with limoncello, elderflower, lemon and prosecco, and the Diavolo, featuring mezcal, Calabrian chili amaro and Tuscan spices. A new zero-proof drink, Jam Session, combines strawberry, pineapple, lime, and sparkling bubbles. For dessert, North Italia is introducing the Wake Up Call, featuring shaken espresso topped with tiramisu cold foam and chocolate pearls, and Hazelnut Torta served with salted caramel gelato. The seasonal menu launches October 14 at participating North Italia locations.

Arizona-Founded Italian dining chain to open 247-seat Chandler restaurant. inbusinessPHX.com North Italia will officially open in Chandler on Wednesday, November 11. The regionally and nationally celebrated Arizona-born concept, is returning to its roots and bringing its signature Italian fare, value-packed happy hour, and vibrant hospitality, a little closer to home for East Valley residents. While North Italia has grown into a beloved dining destination nationwide, the Chandler location serves as a celebration of where it all began. Situated at 7221 W. Ray Road within The Shoppes at Casa Paloma, North Italia Chandler will offer everything from weekday lunches and leisurely weekend brunches to happy hour gatherings and celebratory dinners. The 8,397-square-foot dining space comfortably seats 203 guests inside the dining room and includes a fully covered patio that seats an additional 44 guests. The space is designed to feel instantly familiar yet distinctly tailored to the Chandler community, featuring a cozy outdoor fireplace on the patio alongside a custom mural in the dining room created by former North Italia server and local artist, Price Goodman. The restaurant will also include North Italia's signature open kitchen, where guests can watch chefs toss pizzas and roll fresh pasta from scratch daily. At the helm of the Chandler team is North Italia's beloved Senior Director of Culinary Operations and R&D, Chef Chris Curtiss, along with two long-time Arizonians, Executive Chef Adrian Gamez (formerly of the Peoria location) and General Manager Matthew Shaloo (formerly of North Italia Tempe). Guests will soon be able to enjoy North's tried-and-true classics like the White Truffle Garlic Bread and Hot Honey & Smoke Prosciutto Pizza, alongside a slate of entirely new dishes and seasonal standouts from North's fall & winter menu, which launches nationwide on October 14. Those looking to sample more of the menu for less can indulge in North's special prix fixe offerings for lunch ($25 per person) and dinner ($45 per person), available daily. Plus, North Italia Chandler will open with weekday happy hour, where guests seated at the bar can order a selection of plates starting at $10 paired with drinks starting at $8. Not to be missed are North Italia's craft cocktails and zero-proof options, with new and inventive offerings like the Meet Me in Capri with limoncello, elderflower, smashed lemon, and prosecco; the Diavolo featuring banhez mezcal, calabrian chili amaro, tuscan spice, and lemon; and the Jam Session, a new zero-proof with smashed strawberry, pineapple, lime, and bubbles. Those who leave room for dessert can indulge in the classic Brookie Sundae or Hazelnut Torta, served with salted caramel gelato. North Italia Chandler will be open for lunch, brunch, dinner, happy hour, and takeout or delivery via DoorDash. Reservations will soon be available via OpenTable and walk-ins welcomed. Ahead of grand opening, North Italia is hiring for all front-of-house and back-of-house positions. Hospitality professionals and lovers of Italian cuisine are invited to attend open interviews starting Monday, October 12th through Sunday, October 25h, taking place on-site on Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North Italia announces opening details. * Forrest Webber | Bear Brothers Cleaning | The Trade Table * October 7, 2026 North Italia has announced that its new Huntsville restaurant at Bridge Street will officially open on October 28. North Italia coming to Bridge Street. The Italian restaurant will open at 401 The Bridge St. #180, adding another dining option to the Bridge Street Town Centre lineup. North Italia is known for Italian-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients, including scratch-made pasta and hand-tossed pizzas. The restaurant combines traditional Italian flavors with a contemporary dining experience. A menu built around handmade dishes. North Italia's menu features a variety of pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, appetizers and other Italian favorites. The restaurant also offers wine and cocktails designed to complement its food. The brand emphasizes handcrafted preparation and attention to detail, from its ingredients to its drinks. Its restaurants are designed around a welcoming atmosphere where guests can dine for casual meals, celebrations and other occasions. Opening October 28 in Huntsville. North Italia has more than 40 restaurants across the United States, and the Huntsville location will add the brand to the city's growing restaurant scene. The Bridge Street opening comes as the shopping and entertainment district continues to expand its dining lineup. North Italia's October 28 opening will give Huntsville diners a new option for handmade Italian cuisine.