This sponsored feature, presented by North Italia, introduces a modern Italian concept now open at The Village at Meridian. Celebrated for scratch-made pastas, hand-tossed pizzas, and artful cocktails, North Italia marks its Idaho debut as the brand’s 46th location nationwide. More than a restaurant, it’s a place designed for connection—whether over weekend brunch, midweek lunch, happy hour with friends, or family dinners.
Set within the Treasure Valley’s most vibrant lifestyle destination, The Village at Meridian, the restaurant is surrounded by shopping, community events, family-friendly entertainment, and outdoor spaces alive with energy. Its 8,000-square-foot interior offers a welcoming dining room with comfortable seating for parties of all sizes, anchored by a full bar. A 1,400-square-foot wraparound patio provides space to enjoy fresh air and sunshine year-round. Inside, the design ties the restaurant to its new home, with locally commissioned artwork by Boise collective Sector Seventeen—including a striking mural of the city’s iconic Red Bridge—blending Italian heritage with community spirit.
In the kitchen, Executive Chef Edo Budijanto, a seasoned North Italia veteran, leads with a menu that balances comfort with creativity. Signature starters such as White Truffle Garlic Bread topped with house-made ricotta, mozzarella, and grana padano, or Wild Shrimp Scampi with blistered tomato, garlic confit, and charred lemon, set the tone. The Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza, finished with Calabrian honey and pecorino toscano, highlights the restaurant’s playful approach to tradition. Brunch-goers will find indulgences like Strawberries & Cream French Toast and Poached Eggs & Polenta, while lunch and happy hour menus feature Garlic Knot Sliders in both Sicilian Meatball and Chicken Pesto varieties. Classics such as the house specialty Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Grilled Branzino, Pork Milanese, and Chicken Scarpariello—a nostalgic dish with chicken, sausage, peppers, and potatoes—round out the entrées.
For dessert, North Italia doesn’t hold back. Guests can linger over the Brookie Sundae, enjoy a classic Tiramisu, or savor the Hazelnut Torta layered with house-made Nutella, candied hazelnut, and salted caramel gelato. The beverage program is equally compelling, from the Cacio e Pepe Dirty Martini and Sicilian Margarita to inventive zero-proof options like the Just Peachy, a bright mix of white peach, raspberry, lemon, and ginger beer. An extensive wine list complements the menu, showcasing both familiar selections and distinctive bottles imported from Italy and beyond.
North Italia Meridian is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; dinner Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.; and dinner Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. Weekend brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and reservations are available at northitalia.com, powered by OpenTable. Guests can also order takeout online or arrange delivery through DoorDash.
For full menus, reservations, or more information, visit northitalia.com.