North Italia - Houston Menu
Introducing North Italia - Houston, a charming eatery located at 1700 Post Oak Blvd, offering a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. The atmosphere strikes a balance between casual and classy, making it suitable for any occasion. Guests rave about exceptional dishes like garlic bread and Brussels sprouts, which shine alongside the diverse pasta offerings. The attentive service is a standout feature, with staff eager to guide diners through the menu's many options.
However, the bustling environment can lead to noise that some may find overwhelming. While opinions on the food vary, highlights such as calamari, creative pizzas, and decadent desserts like panna cotta leave a lasting impression. With its inviting ambiance and a menu full of tantalizing choices, North Italia is definitely worth a visit, especially for those looking to explore a flavor-packed culinary experience in Houston.
Family Packs (Ready to Make)
Lasagna Bolognese Family Pack
Serves 4 to 6 and ready to bake! Enjoy layers of our house-made bolognese sauce and delicious sugo with fresh herbed ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and grana padano cheese and fresh herbs. Includes Caesar Salad, Parmesan Garlic Bread and a Tiramisu dessert
Family Pasta Meal
Feeds 4-5! You can be the Chef by putting together a great meal….Your choice of pasta and sauce, served with Caesar Salad (dressing on the side), Parmesan Garlic Bread and a Tiramisu dessert
Simple
Farm greens, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted pine nut, gorgonzola vinaigrette
Arugula & Avocado
Shaved fennel, lemon, grana padano, evoo
Little Gem Caesar
Grated grana padano, herb breadcrumb, cracked pepper
Tuscan Kale
Crispy pancetta, charred grape, apple, pistachio, herbed breadcrumb, parmesan vinaigrette
Seasonal Vegetable
Grilled asparagus, avocado, broccolini, sweet corn, heirloom tomato, fregola, goat cheese, pistachio, avocado vinaigrette
Italian Farm
Salami, speck, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, piquillo pepper, herb breadcrumb, oregano vinaigrette
Heirloom Beet & Chicken
Avocado, cucumber, goat cheese, fregola, red wine vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken
Farm greens, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted pine nut, gorgonzola vinaigrette
Salads
Zero Proof
Pina No-Lada
Coconut, pineapple, fresh lime, bubbles
Limonata Rossa
Black cherry, fresh lemon, soda
Just Peachy
White peach, raspberry, lemon, ginger beer
Bistro Steak & Eggs*
Sunny-side up eggs, calabrian potato hash, rosemary bearnaise
Breakfast Carbonara Pasta*
Poached egg, pancetta, english pea, lumache, herb breadcrumb, pecorino
Strawberries & Cream French Toast
Cinnamon custard brioche, cannoli cream, butter maple syrup
Pollo Fritto
Crispy chicken breast, Italian sausage gravy, sunny-side up eggs, crispy hash potato
Banana Coffee Cake
Dark rum butterscotch, caramelized banana, crème fraîche
The Breakfast Sandwich
Italian sausage, applewood bacon, shaved porchetta, egg, roasted pepper, cipollini, scamorza, calabrian aioli, crispy hash potato
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*
Caper relish, watermelon radish, toasted pine nut, pickled red onion
Americano
Two eggs, choice of bacon or prosciutto, crispy hash potato, grilled bread
Tuscan Hash With Braised Short Rib*
Fried egg, sweet onion, piquillo pepper, bomba sauce
Tuscan Hash With Pulled Chicken*
Fried egg, sweet onion, piquillo pepper, bomba sauce
Poached Eggs & Polenta
Roasted mushroom, fava bean, snap pea, piquillo pepper, romesco sauce, grilled ciabatta
Eggs In Purgatory*
Spicy marinara, grana padano, heirloom cherry tomato, arugula, grilled ciabatta
Breakfast
For the Table
Tuscan Kale & Spinach
Spicy Broccolini
Sweet Corn & Fontina Polenta
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Glazed Chioggia Beets
Roasted Mushrooms
Grilled Asparagus
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
13% ABV
Villa Matilde Greco Di Tufo
13% ABV
Feudo Montoni “Timpa” Grillo
13% ABV
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
13.5% ABV
Ronchi Montepulciano
13% ABV
St. Francis Merlot
13% ABV
La Follette Chardonnay
13.5% ABV
Iconoclast By Chimney Rock Cabernet
14.5% ABV
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico
13.5% ABV
Bottega "Vino Dei Poeti" Prosecco
11% ABV
Le Volte Super Tuscan
14% ABV
Valravn Pinot Noir
13.5% ABV
Ca Maiol Chiaretto
12% ABV
Bollini Chardonnay
13% ABV
Paul Dolan Cabernet
14.5% ABV
Donnafugata "Bell' Assai" Frappato
12.5% ABV
Cleto Chiarli Brut De Noir Sparkling Rose
12% ABV
Marchesi Di Gresy Barbera
13% ABV
Portillo Malbec
13% ABV
DeLille D2 Red Blend
14.3% ABV
Vietti Moscato D'Asti
13% ABV
Fontanafredda Barolo
13.5% ABV
Edna Valley Chardonnay
13.7% ABV
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc
13% ABV
Marchesi Di Barolo Nebbiolo
14% ABV
Pala “Soprasole” Vermentino
12% ABV
Bottega Pinot Noir
13% ABV
Di Majo Cabernet Sauvignon
13% ABV
Masseria Li Veli Negroamaro
14.5% ABV
Loosen Bros. "Dr. L" Riesling
8.5% ABV
Wine Bottles
Chef's Boards
Farmers Market Board
Grilled asparagus, broccolini, sugar snap pea, avocado & cherry tomato, glazed apple & chioggia beet, heirloom carrot, house pesto, hearth bread
Classico
Prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pecorino stagionato, house giardiniera, castelvetrano olive, marcona almond, orange fennel mostarda, hearth bread
Italian Meatballs
Creamy polenta, rustic marinara, grana padano
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan
Fresh mozzarella, spicy vodka sauce, torn basil
Yellowtail Crudo*
Castelvetrano olive, caper, orange, sicilian pistachio, mint, avocado, agrumato, aleppo pepper
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata
Snap pea, fava bean, brioche crouton, romesco sauce, sicilian pistachio
Daily Soup
Wild Shrimp Scampi
Blistered tomato, grana padano, garlic confit, herb butter, charred lemon, grilled bread
White Truffle Garlic Bread
House made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, fresh herbs
Cacio E Pepe Arancini
Crispy risotto, pecorino romano, crushed pepper blend, pesto aioli
Beef Carpaccio*
Pecorino stagionato, toasted pine nut, salsa verde, arugula, grilled bread
Calamari Fritti
House giardiniera, sugo, calabrian aioli, grilled lemon
Prosciutto Bruschetta
Stracciatella, grilled asparagus, truffle, grana padano
Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil
Grana padano & herbs
Zucca Chips
Pesto aioli
Black Mediterranean Mussels
Calabrese salami, white wine, garlic butter, fresh herbs, grilled bread
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*
Caper relish, watermelon radish, toasted pine nut, pickled red onion
Classico
Prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pecorino stagionato, house giardiniera, castelvetrano olive, marcona almond, orange fennel mostarda, hearth bread
Small Plates
Add to Your Order
Napkins & Utensils
Ricotta Cavatelli
Lump crab, tiger shrimp, peperoncino, mint, lemon olive oil
Strozzapreti
Herb-roasted chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, parmesan cream, toasted pine nut
Bolognese
House specialty. Traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano, evoo
Crushed Meatball Ragu
Crispy pancetta, blistered onion, bucatini, pecorino, wild oregano
Pork Milanese
Smoked prosciutto, pepperoncini, red onion, bagna cauda aioli, arugula, fresh lemon
Chicken Parmesan
Crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella, parmesan rigatoni
Lasagna Bianca
Braised short rib, bechamel, grana padano, provolone, mozzarella, herb breadcrumb
Squid Ink Tonnarelli
Tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, mint, spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Traditional tomato sauce, basil, olive oil, pecorino
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil, grana padano
Trottole Chicken Pesto
Sweet basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, crispy caper
Lumache Alla Norcina
Fennel sausage, asparagus, grana padano crema, herb breadcrumb, black truffle
Roasted Salmon
Caramelized romanesco, broccolini, fregola, house pesto, lemon gremolata, affinato
Tortelloni Al Pomodoro
Simple tomato sauce, burro fuso, heirloom cherry tomato, torn basil, grana padano
Fresh Pasta & Entrées
Kids'
Crispy Chicken Strips
Served with crispy fries
Kids' Spaghetti With Butter Sauce
Grilled Cheese
Choice of green salad or crispy fries
Cheeseburger
Choice of green salad or crispy fries
Cheese Pizza
Kids' Spaghetti With Red Sauce
Donut Holes
Chocolate dipping sauce
Grilled Chicken
With alfredo noodles or sauteed vegetables
Prosciutto
Mission fig, goat cheese, arugula
Spicy Meatball
Provolone picante, house ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino romano, red sauce
Cacio E Pepe
Pecorino romano fonduta, mozzarella, shaved garlic, cracked black pepper
The Pig
Salumi, pepperoni, spicy sopressatta, italian sausage
Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto
Scamorza, speck, calabrian honey, arugula, pecorino toscano
Margherita
Mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo, red sauce
Funghi
Roasted mushroom, cipollini, smoked mozzarella
Breakfast Rosa*
Sweet italian sausage, crispy pancetta, smoked mozzarella, two eggs, basil, spicy vodka sauce
Pizza
Coffee
Jump Start
2 oz. espresso, chocolate, cream, shaken and served cold
Cappuccino
Latte
Dirty Almond Chai
2 oz. espresso, almond milk, chai tea and served cold
Macchiato
Espresso
Drip Coffee
La Dolce Vita
Serves 2. 12 FZ, 22% ABV
Pomegranate Mule
Serves 4. 12 FZ, 21% ABV
Sangria
Serves 2. 12 FZ, 13% ABV
Espresso Martini
Serves 2. 12 FZ, 22% ABV
Sicilian Margarita
Serves 2. 12 FZ, 23% ABV
Craft Cocktails
Garlic Knot Sliders
Chicken Pesto
Spicy vodka sauce, provolone, basil pesto
Sicilian Meatball
Pepperonata, smoked mozzarella, calabrian aioli
Bombolini (Italian Donuts)
Meyer lemon curd, blueberry coulis
Tahitian Vanilla Panna Cotta
Strawberry, caramelized brioche crumb, affinato
Toasted Coconut Butter Cake
Vanilla bean gelato, warm salted caramel
Hazelnut Torta
Housemade nutella, candied hazelnut, salted caramel gelato
Brookie Sundae
Vanilla, pistachio & chocolate gelato, dark chocolate, banana, strawberry, pecan
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone mousse
Desserts
Sandwiches
Parmesan Chicken
Prosciutto, rustic marinara, mozzarella, aged provolone, calabrian aioli
Spicy Italian Grinder
Sopressatta, calabrese, smoked prosciutto, provolone, piquillo pepper, cherry tomato, giardiniera
Caprese
Heirloom tomato, stracciatella, torn basil, arugula, basil pesto
Eggplant Parmesan
Smoked mozzarella, crushed tomato sauce, pepperonata, pepperoncini aioli, arugula
Applewood Bacon
Italian Donuts
Fresh Fruit
Crispy Hash Potatoes
Breakfast Sides
Entrées
Seared Scallops
Asparagus, pancetta, crispy shallot, sweet corn risotto, calabrian vinaigrette
Chicken Scarpariello
Sweet italian sausage, piquillo pepper, fingerling potato, grilled ciabatta, chicken jus
Braised Short Rib Marsala
Beech mushroom, snap pea, heirloom carrot, black truffle risotto, affinato
Grilled Branzino*
Sugar snap pea, roasted cauliflower, fava bean, romesco sauce
Pork Milanese
Smoked prosciutto, pepperoncini, red onion, bagna cauda aioli, arugula, fresh lemon
Chicken Parmesan
Crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella, parmesan rigatoni
Roasted Salmon*
Caramelized romanesco, broccolini, fregola, house pesto, lemon gremolata, affinato
Hot Italian
Calabrese salami, italian sausage, red onion, piquillo pepper, ricotta, provolone, smoked mozzarella, sugo. Served with fresh greens
Giardino
Asparagus, piquillo pepper, roasted mushroom, red onion, mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, basil pesto. Served with fresh greens
Strombolis
Fresh Pasta
Ricotta Cavatelli
Lump crab, tiger shrimp, peperoncino, mint, lemon olive oil
Lasagna Bianca
Braised short rib, bechamel, grana padano, provolone, mozzarella, herb breadcrumb
Trottole Chicken Pesto
Sweet basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, crispy caper
Bolognese
House specialty. Traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano, evoo
Squid Ink Tonnarelli
Tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, mint, spicy tomato sauce
Tortelloni Al Pomodoro
Simple tomato sauce, burro fuso, heirloom cherry tomato, torn basil, grana padano
Crushed Meatball Ragu
Crispy pancetta, blistered onion, bucatini, pecorino, wild oregano
Lumache Alla Norcina
Fennel sausage, asparagus, grana padano crema, herb breadcrumb, black truffle
Strozzapreti
Herb-roasted chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, parmesan cream, toasted pine nut
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Traditional tomato sauce, basil, olive oil, pecorino
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil, grana padano