{"id":28631,"date":"2025-02-11T14:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T21:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=28631"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T21:39:08","slug":"north-italias-sixth-location-opens-at-tempes-novus-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/north-italias-sixth-location-opens-at-tempes-novus-place","title":{"rendered":"North Italia&#8217;s Sixth Location Opens at Tempe&#8217;s Novus Place"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northitalia.com\/\">North Italia<\/a>, an Arizona-born concept renowned for its scratch-made Italian cuisine and craft cocktails, recently opened its newest location in Novus Place, an entertainment district on ASU\u2019s Tempe campus. This location follows closely on the heels of the Peoria opening in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28632 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143450\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_178.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images: Jill McNamara Photography<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>North Italia Tempe offers a prime location within walking distance of ASU\u2019s main landmarks, including Old Main, Noble Library, Hayden Library, and the ASU Art Museum. Sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the restaurant\u2019s proximity to venues such as Mountain America Stadium, Desert Financial Arena, Mullett Arena, and Sun Devil Fitness Complex. Additionally, the nearby Tempe Improv, Tempe Town Lake, Rural Road Bridge, and Tempe Beach Park ensure that North Italia Tempe will quickly become a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 9,787-square-foot dining space is designed to accommodate up to 157 guests. With the largest indoor\/outdoor bar of any location, the restaurant offers a fully covered patio that can seat an additional 141 guests. Inside, the restaurant features artwork that celebrates both the community and Italian heritage, including a striking multi-dimensional mural that tells the story of a rooster, an Italian symbol of good fortune in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28634 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143501\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_036.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated team of long-time Arizonans leads North Italia: Regional Manager Antonia Wagner, Regional Chef Chris Barch, Executive Chef Luis Arellano, and General Manager Matthew Shaloo. Together, they\u2019ve curated an exceptional dining experience for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28636 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143513\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_038.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the menu, guests can enjoy signature dishes such as zucca chips, white truffle garlic bread, and chef\u2019s board. Classic pasta dishes like trottole chicken pesto and spicy rigatoni vodka are perfect for carb-loading before a game or a late-night indulgence, while hand-tossed pizzas like hot honey and smoked prosciutto offer a satisfying, shareable option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11143505\/North-Italia-Tempe_Jill-McNamara-Photography_041.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-28635 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  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Pasta lovers can indulge in lobster tortelloni, and for dessert, guests can savor the seasonal white chocolate spiced apple butter cake or the reimagined hazelnut torta, a potential new addition to North Italia\u2019s seasonal menu. 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