- parking is a little difficult (Friday 5:30/6pm) - staff was kind and extremely generous with our reservation time because we got stuck in traffic and accommodated accordingly - restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating available - great ambiance, aesthetically pleasing design, will definitely be a go-to for lunches and dinners for me here on out - restrooms are available and clean 1. Braised short rib lumache (5/5) - shredded short rib was SOO delicious, meat was tender and juicy with some crispy bits - sauce is savory and and creamy, so rich - arugula sprinkled in but I would ask for more arugula next time (personal preference) 2. Calamari (5/5) - crispy and tastes best with the marinara sauce (other sauce was spicy mayo I believe) 3. Prosciutto pizza (4.5/5) - would also ask for more arugula (personal preference) - we asked for hot honey and chili flakes which elevates the pizza, hot honey similar to sweet chili sauce 4. Spicy rigatoni vodka (4/5) - I'd prefer for the rigatoni to be a little softer - pork bits were not as memorable because they were small crumbled bits mixed in, the sauce took over the dish - sauce was rich and creamy 5. Bolognese (4/5) - I'd also prefer for this pasta noodle to be a little softer - sauce was so savory, meaty, rich in flavor

Came here on a Sunday with a party of 8 and were able to get seated in 20 minutes. We sat outside and luckily they had plenty of room and heaters to keep you nice and cozy even on a cooler california day. The vibe and look of this place is really trendy and relaxing which we loved. Very packed but it seems as though they do a great job to try to keep wait times down. Our server was awesome! Gave great recommendations and took part in conversation with us. The pizza was great, had a flavorful sauce, nice airy crust, and basil was fresh. I will say that I expected more flavor from the sauce in the bolognese. The ricotta we added to it definitely gave it an extra boost in taste. The meatball appetizer, although a little pricey, was good as well. My favorite dessert after sampling the mint and chip gelato, lemon butter cake, and tiramisu, was definitely the tiramisu. I loved the chocolate crunch topping they added that paired so good with the espresso soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone mousse. The Sangria was also really good but it was just missing some actual fresh fruit in it or a garnish.

My absolute favorite go to dinner place. I always order either the delicious chicken Parmesan or the delicious spicy rigatoni. They are both absolutely delicious. The waiters are always so nice and quick to help you. I have always had great service here. I absolutely love the outdoor seating, even when it's cold they have heaters that can be next to you.

We've been here so many times because the food and service have always been super consistent. We've also tried the North Italia in San Diego and another location in Arizona, and agree this location is better. The other restaurants still had great food and service, but here I feel the service and food is just a tad bit better. Our go to appetizer is always the shrimp scampi - this is extremely flavorful and great to share. We've tried quite a few pasta dishes and they're all tasty: spicy rigatoni, squid ink pasta, bolognese, etc. My absolute favorite dessert here is their tiramisu. The crunchy chocolate balls on top gives this smooth dessert a nice crunch and some texture. This place can definitely be loud/lively, but we don't mind. It's nice to see that everyone is enjoying themselves - eating, talking, laughing. We've taken so many of our friends here for dinner and it definitely doesn't disappoint!

Love coming here, for many special occasions! It's a must try. Explored their brunch this time, was very delicious.

Food, service and ambience all excellent. The server was very friendly and helpful without being too much. Food was outstanding. We sat at the outside patio which was luxurious yet relaxed.

Late post. We love this place, besides a hiccup with the hostess. We made a reservation for a group of 8 for inside. For some reason, when we checked in, the hostess told us seating is outside and she has for 6 ppl under our name. We got confused. Apparently, she gave our table to another party with the same name. So we have to wait another 15min for them to set up. So we sat outside. Luckily there's an outdoor heater to keep us warm. The manager was super sweet, she came and apologized and brought us couple appetizers on the house, which is really appreciated, bec most busy restaurants don't care. We enjoyed our food. Parking is a bit of a challenge so I suggest come early, give yourself a good 15-20min. There's also valet. Overall wil come back

I came here for lunch on a Thursday and it wasn't too packed inside, but the parking lot was pretty full. You'll have to walk for awhile if you don't park valet, as parking seems to be impacted at this center regardless of day and time. Full service, sitdown restaurant. Upscale casual atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. I got the pulled porchetta (pork) sandwich. It comes with either salad (vinaigrette dressing) or parm herb fries. I went the healthier route. Sandwich was amazing! Salad was whatever, but that's not why I got it. Good sized quantity for a lunch. $16.50 before tax and tip as of April 2024 isn't bad!