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Fans of Italian food in the Phoenix metro area are likely familiar with the delicious menu on offer at one of the state’s three North Italia restaurants. It was originally designed by famed Arizona restaurateur Sam Fox in 2002. If you haven’t had the luxury of visiting a northern Italian property, there’s good news! The modern Italian concept took the city of Gilbert by storm, opening the doors to their fourth location in Arizona on September 22.
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The modern industrial look of northern Italy
The modern industrial aesthetic has certainly made its way into the restaurant industry. It seems to pop up everywhere, and North Italia is the latest to use the popular interior design theme in their new location in Gilbert. If you look around the restaurant you will see a number of subtle features that tie the whole atmosphere together. Some of my favorite items are the large Edison style bulbs which are used as a sort of chandelier with a smaller bulb that lights up the interior. In addition, the metal bars that serve as an accent on the cabins add a nice little touch to the ambience.
Well done Italian cuisine
While there are a lot of menu items that I could have highlighted in this article, there were two in particular that deserve a little more recognition. First of all, you won’t go wrong ordering the Italian meatballs as a starter. It may sound simple enough by the title, but these
large meatballs are served on a deliciously creamy polenta and topped with marinara sauce. The suit makes my mouth water just by recounting my experience. In order not to discredit the wonderful starters from North Italia, I would like to spend this part of the evening with everyone’s favorite dish… dessert. The salted caramel budino was to die for. This is a butterscotch pudding base covered with salted caramel and topped with gianduja crumble, sea salt and whipped cream. It was like they were giving us a trophy for all the great meals we had. Needless to say, we didn’t need a take out box for this culinary gem. Heck, we barely needed a spoon.
More information on Northern Italy
North Italia Gilbert is now open with catering for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and happy hour. Its menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients through a wide selection of antipasti, salads, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and entrees inspired by the garden, farm and sea. For customers who prefer to experience northern Italy from the comfort of their own home, the Gilbert branch also offers take-out and delivery via DoorDash and online ordering at www.northitalia.com.
Breakfast:
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offers something for every palate, from hand-made pizzas like the Prosciutto pizza topped with mission fig, goat cheese and arugula; has a Tuscan kale salad with crispy pancetta, charred grape, apple, pistachio, breadcrumbs and Parmesan vinaigrette; to small plates like the Old Tomato & Burrata with arugula, minced red onion and Calabrian vinaigrette on grilled ciabatta.
Having dinner:
Sunday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Serves as main entrances like Grilled Branzino with roasted fennel, broccolini, cauliflower, romanesco, glazed cipolini and charred lemon butter; as well as delicious pasta dishes, including Specialty of the Bolognese house with traditional meat sauce, tagliatelle noodles and Grana Padano cheese. Specialty house cocktails such as New Italian Spritz with aperol, citrus smash and prosecco with the decadent Ducal with piggyback rye, nonino amaro, ruby ​​port and luxardo cherries accompany dishes perfectly. Diners can complete their meal with one of North’s homemade Italian desserts such as Salted caramel budino topped with crème fraîche and Maldon sea salt.
Weekend brunch:
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Includes all new menu selections exclusive to the Gilbert location upon opening, including the Avocado and smoked salmon toast topped with caper relish, watermelon radish, toasted pine nuts, torn basil, pickled red onion and fresh horseradish; in addition to the hearty Filet mignon & eggs dish, consisting of a premium beef tenderloin topped with Bernaise sauce, a crispy mince with piquillo peppers, cipollini onions, Calabrian bomba, toast and two eggs served fried. Beverage selections include refreshing selections such as Sparkling Rose Sangria with rosé wine, luxury maraschino, elderflower, grapefruit and fresh berries; and the Breakfast Mule with Crop Meyer Lemon Vodka, Peach, Fresh Lemon, Ginger Beer and Sparkling Rosé.
Guests can also enjoy North Italia happy hour Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with specialties such as Bottle and board, a choice of pizza, bruschetta or chef’s table accompanied by a bottle of red or white wine. A selection of wines, beers and sangrias at special prices is also available by the glass or pitcher.
To make a reservation and find more menu details, visit https://www.northitalia.com/locations/gilbert-az/.
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