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.
