(Photo courtesy of North Italia)

New Dishes, Cocktails & More on North Italia’s Fall/Winter Menu


November 6, 2023
By Matt Sterner

As the chilly weather rolls in (chilly to Tucsonans, at least), North Italia is pumped to share its new fall and winter menu, featuring seasonal updates and new dishes, too.

The menu launched on Wednesday, October 25 and if you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, here’s a sneak peek of a few of the new items — like the Seasonal Butter Cake, a pumpkin spice cinnamon roll butter cake.

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Seasonal Butter Cake (Photo courtesy of North Italia)

With dishes like the Frittatine, Ricotta Cavatelli, and Naples White Pizza, guests can expect next-level authentic Italian fare with a warming twist. Seasonal standouts include the Farmer’s Market Boardfilled with in-season produce, and the Seasonal Anolini, a rotating vegetarian favorite.

The fresh small plates, pastas, pizzas, and entrees pair wonderfully with new cocktails (and mocktails!) such as Tranquilo and the Roman Holiday.

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(Photo courtesy of North Italia)

North Italia New Fall/Winter Menu

DISHES
  • Cacio E Pepe Arancini (small plate) - crispy risotto, pecorino romano, crushed pepper blend, pesto aioli  
  • Frittatine (small plate) - bucatini, speck, mozzarella, provolone, English pea, spicy vodka sauce  
  • Crushed Meatball Ragu (pasta) - beef meatball, porchetta, blistered onion, wild oregano, bucatini, pecorino  
  • Ricotta Cavatelli * (pasta) - jumbo lump crab, tiger shrimp, pepperoncino, mint, lemon olive oil  
  • Naples White Pizza (pizza) – house ricotta, pecorino romano, wild oregano, EVOO, red onion  
BEVERAGES 
  • Tranquilo - chamomile infused lemon vodka, Campania liqueur, honey, lemon  
  • La Dolce Vitacasamigos blanco, ramazzotti rosato, nonino l’aperitivo, passion fruit 
  • Roman Holiday - coconut infused rums, Aperol, pineapple, fresh lime, black walnut 
  • Diavolo banhez mezcal, calabrian chili amaro, tuscan spice, lemon  
  • Palermo (brunch) starlino rosĂ©, ramazzotti rosato, fresh grapefruit, blanco tequila 
  • Passione (brunch) – Aperol, vanilla-infused vodka, passion fruit, prosecco 
(Photo courtesy of North Italia)
SEASONAL UPDATES 
  • Farmer’s Market Scramble (brunch) 
  • Seasonal Vegetable Salad (salad) – butternut squash, brussels sprout, cauliflower, kale, radicchio, pecorino, fregola, pistachio, date, white balsamic vinaigrette  
  • Burrata Di Stagione (small plate) – date conserva, roasted pistachio, crispy pancetta, arugula, grilled ciabatta  
  • Farmer’s Market Board (small plate) – glazed Chioggia beet and fuji apple, roasted butternut squash, heirloom carrot, brussels sprout, grilled asparagus, broccolini, hazelnut, hearth bread, basil pesto  
  • Tuscan Half Chicken (dinner entree) - roasted butternut squash, broccolini, piquillo pepper, cipollini, white polenta, roasted chicken jus  
  • Grilled Branzino (dinner entree) - broccolini, brussels sprout, romanesco, roasted fennel, mascarpone polenta, short rib jus  
  • Roasted Salmon (dinner entree) - caramelized romanesco, broccolini, fregola, house pesto, lemon gremolata, affinato  
  • Seasonal Anolini (pasta) - chef’s seasonal vegetarian-filled pasta
a plate of food and a cup of coffee on a table
Frittatine (Photo courtesy of North Italia)
NEW MOCKTAILS 
  • NA Italian Spritz 
  • NA Pomegranate Mule 
  • NA Negroni Rosa 
  • NA La Dolce Vita 
DESSERTS
  • Seasonal Butter Cake – pumpkin spice cinnamon roll butter cake with caramel sauce, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, vanilla gelato, and crumbled pecan oat streusel
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(Photo courtesy of North Italia)

North Italia is located at 2995 E. Skyline Dr. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

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