NoRTH
Austin, TX 78758
Phone: (512) 339-4400
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am--10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for NoRTH – by Andrea Loera
The Scene
Fashionable diners pose while seated at white leather booths that contrast sharply with the dark floors, mod accents and exposed brick walls. In keeping with the see-and-be-seen style of The Domain, large windows provide a view of shoppers and other nearby eateries. Casually clad servers capably weave in and around tables while the display kitchen keeps cooks in the mix.
The Food
Despite the chain status and Disney-esque location, the food at this modern Italian spot is as deserving of the buzz as any of the in-town trendsetters. The trattoria-styled menu features seasonal treats like crispy zucchini chips, grilled artichokes with lemony aioli and a caprese salad of local tomatoes and aged balsamic vinegar. Savory wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas and a popular seared scallops dish whet appetites for creative secondi--a short rib osso buco with polenta, herb-crusted pork tenderloin and tender fingerling potatoes, daily fish specials, and grilled lamb chops with white bean ragu.
Hits: The angled mirror in the bar area provides for ideal people-watching with views of the entire dining room.
Misses: The restaurant does not accept reservations so expect to be elbow-to-elbow with people in the bar while you wait. Or take your assigned pager and stroll around the shops..
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasWant more than a glass but less than a bottle? Order a "terzo" and receive a third of a wine bottle in a snazzy carafe.
ParkingIf you're in a hurry or prefer to impress, valet service is available. But if you want to stroll through the shops, park in the lot or garage.
Look GoodWith the large trees and carefully crafted landscaping at The Domain, opt for one of the oversized teak tables on the charming outdoor patio.
User Reviews for NoRTH
04/20/2008 Posted by dlsomers
The atmosphere and decor at NoRTH is great, very modern, yet not over the top. The wait on a Friday night was 20 minutes, not too bad at all considering they don't take reservations. Our waiter was excellent. The food was very good, but not spectacular. We started with the zucca chips, which I highly recommend. The tomato soup was also one of the best we've ever had. My girlfriend had a fig and goat cheese pizza, which was very tasty, but seemed to missing something. I had a shrimp pasta with a garlic sauce. The sauce was excellent, however the shrimp were very small, seemed to be previously frozen, and a little undercooked.
Pros: Good food and atmosphere
Cons: Price, food not spectacular
02/05/2008 Posted by jennyrae
My friend raved about North. It was good. Diverse, interesting wine list. Comfortable and trendy ambiance. I asked if the Risotto was oily and our waiter assured me it was not- it was. Our waitor, spilled olive oil on me, asked me to hand him the wine list in mid-bite. He wanted us to buy the more expensive bottle of wine, yet he would not explain why it was better, just that is was $11 more. This particular waiter also told my friend (it was her birthday) that the glass of wine she had chosen he did not like as it tasted like twigs! I am from NYC, but geeze have some class kid! Note to your manager- if someone is enjoying their wine- leave them alone do not offer opinion. If I eat here again, I will ask for a different waiter.
Pros: Fun atmosphere, good food
Cons: Worlds worst waiter
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