North Italia
About
Sam Fox founded North Italia in Scottsdale back in 2002, building it into a modern Italian concept that eventually caught The Cheesecake Factory's attention—they acquired Fox Restaurant Concepts for nearly $400 million in 2019. The Fashion Valley location, which opened in late 2018 as San Diego's first, runs coal-fired ovens that cook pizzas in about twelve minutes, not the traditional Neapolitan ninety seconds, achieving a golden-brown, slightly puffy crust with bubbly toppings. Their dough gets a six-hour fermentation using a blend of powder-fine 00 flour and rye flour, lending depth you won't find in most chain operations. The Bolognese remains their house specialty, while the Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto pizza consistently earns recommendations. With an 8,500-square-foot space seating 295 guests between the bright dining room and dog-friendly patio, North Italia brings Sam Fox's eleven James Beard nominations to Mission Valley's Fashion Valley Mall.
Signature Dishes
Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto
Customer favorite featuring sweet hot honey drizzle, smoky prosciutto, mozzarella, and fresh arugula on coal-fired crust
Margherita
Classic pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil cooked in coal-fired oven
Specialty Meat
Calabrese salami, Italian sausage, red onion, piquillo pepper, ricotta, provolone, smoked mozzarella, and sugo
These signature dishes are what makes North Italia special. Be sure to try them on your visit!
What to Order
Don't miss these customer favorites and staff recommendations:
Details
Pizza Style
📏 Thin Crust
Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Status
Unclaimed
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