North Italia

🍽️ Restaurants · San Diego

NeverAbsolutely not. I’d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
22

total experiences

77%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 26, 2026

Slow service and poor quality food for the price

Business reply on Google

Thank you for this review, Dave. We're glad you enjoyed our good atmosphere. We are so sorry you were not satisfied with the service you received and your pizza. We want all our guests to be comfortable when they are dining with us, and we are sorry it was too noisy. Next time, please let our managers know if anything can be improved so we can do our best to make it right. Perhaps you'd like to join us for Happy Hour for discounted food and drinks during your next visit. We hope you can give us another chance.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
May 23, 2026

frequent order inaccuracies and poor food quality

Business reply on Google

Hi Fate, we are so sorry about your sandwich. Next time, if anything happens to disappoint you, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Apr 26, 2026

Long wait times, incorrect billing, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Business reply on Google

Hi Neda, we are so sorry you were not satisfied with your food and the service you received. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Feb 15, 2026

Poor food quality and deceptive billing practices regarding replacement dishes.

Business reply on Google

Dear Diana, Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent experience at North Italia. We are sorry the meal was bland, not the right temperature and didn't meet expectations. I'm more sorry that once we found out about the concerns we didn't make sure they were properly addressed in the moment. I don't have any contact information through Google, but would love to speak with you about the experience and do our best to make this right, would you be able to reach out to us at the restaurant at 858.252.7720, or [email protected] so we can discuss? Thank you for the feedback so we can learn from this opportunity, and we look forward to hearing from you and doing our best to make this right.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 14, 2026

staff failed to address uneaten food or poor meal quality

Business reply on Google

Thank you for this review, Ahren. We're glad you enjoyed our good Little Gem Caesar Salad. We are so sorry you were not satisfied with the service, pasta, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts you received. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can do our best to make it right. We hope you can give us another chance.

NeverTechnical IssueFrom Google Reviews
Dec 20, 2025

Website failed to process gift card stored in Apple wallet

Business reply on Google

Hi Calm, we are very sorry you had this experience at our restaurant. We would like to speak with you a bit more about the experience you described. Please contact us by going to this webpage - http://www.northitalia.com/contact-reviews. Thank you.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Sep 15, 2025

server overcharged for meal items and added unrequested drinks to bill

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Aug 4, 2025

The pasta dishes served were poorly prepared and lacked proper ingredients.

Business reply on Google

Hi Peter, thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed our drinks, great atmosphere, and good service. We are so sorry you and your wife were not fully satisfied with your Trottole Chicken Pesto and Spicy Rigatoni Vodka. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can do our best to make it right. Thanks again, and we hope to see you again soon.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jul 14, 2025

Long wait times for service and food delivery

Business reply on Google

Hi Sejung, we are so sorry about the service you received from us and the wait you experienced. Our service should be much better, and we will address this with our staff. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
May 18, 2025

The quality of the bolognese and caesar salad has declined significantly.

Business reply on Google

Hi Tamar, we are so sorry you were not satisfied with your Bolognese and Little Gem Caesar. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 11, 2025

Excessive wait time for food and incomplete order fulfillment

Business reply on Google

Hi Friba, we can understand how frustrating a long wait can be. Our team should better communicate any delay, and we will address this with them. Next time, please let our managers know if anything can be improved so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 7, 2025

Inattentive wait staff failed to provide basic service during lunch.

Business reply on Google

We're glad you enjoyed our good food, Simone. We are so sorry about the service you received from us. Next time, please let our managers know if anything can be improved so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Dec 24, 2024

The pasta dishes were poorly prepared and overpriced.

Business reply on Google

Hi Wilson, we are so sorry you were not satisfied with your Lasagna Bianca al Forno. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Nov 10, 2024

Long wait times, mediocre food quality, and unclean restroom facilities.

Business reply on Google

We are so sorry you were not satisfied with your meal and the wait you experienced, Sueki. Our staff should make sure the restroom is thoroughly clean, and we will address this with them. Next time, please let our managers know if anything can be improved so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Sep 3, 2024

Customer was double charged due to restaurant payment system error.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Aug 10, 2024

Long wait times and poor quality of food served.

Business reply on Google

We are so sorry you and your party were not satisfied with your Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto, Seared Sea Scallops, and our service. Next time, if anything about your experience can be improved, please let our managers know so we can make it right while you are dining with us. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jul 5, 2024

The server was inattentive and required management intervention to process the bill.

Business reply on Google

Hi Charlie, we're so glad you enjoyed our Crushed Meatballs Ragu. We are so sorry you were not satisfied with our service. Next time, please let our managers know if anything can be improved so we can do our best to make it right. Thank you for your review, and we hope you can give us another chance.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 24, 2024

Hostess failed to seat guests and allowed health code violations

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 31, 2023

unavailable menu items and long wait times for food service

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jan 7, 2023

Order was delayed, incomplete, and food was cold upon arrival.

Business reply on Google

Hi Robert, we are sorry about this experience with your To-Go order. Our team should be much more attentive and timely when assembling your order and we will address this with them. Thank you for your review and we hope you can give us another chance.