North Italia, the nationally recognized Italian concept known for its scratch-made pastas, hand-tossed pizzas and craft cocktails, will officially open its doors at Bridge Street Town Centre (401 The Bridge Street NW, Space #180) on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Marking North Italia’s second restaurant in Alabama following Birmingham, the Huntsville team looks forward to introducing their modern Italian fare, value-packed happy hour and warm hospitality to Rocket City.
Spanning more than 9,000 square feet, Huntsville is one of North Italia’s biggest restaurants to date, welcoming up to 322 guests across a lively main dining room, expansive bar and 2,500 square feet of covered outdoor patio space. Designed for everything from weekday lunches and leisurely weekend brunches to happy hour gatherings and celebratory dinners, the space features North Italia’s signature open kitchen, where guests can watch chefs toss pizzas and roll fresh pasta from scratch daily.
No North Italia is complete without locally inspired and commissioned artwork. Curated in partnership with Birmingham-based Mammoth Murals and with art direction by Michael Vizzina, North Italia Huntsville’s art program merges the city’s aerospace legacy with the playful energy of Italian Futurism. Whimsical murals and original works layer references to flight, space exploration and North Alabama’s natural landscape, such as an exterior sailplane with a Vespa-and-sidecar undercarriage to a patio mural of an explorer reaching for a red camellia, Alabama’s official state flower.
With a kitchen led by North Italia veterans, guests of the Huntsville restaurant will soon be able to enjoy fan-favorite dishes that have earned a loyal following in Birmingham and across the country, as well as seasonal specials made with the freshest ingredients that fall and winter have to offer. Highlights from the new fall menu, debuting in early October include:
• White Truffle Garlic Bread with house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano and herbs
• Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza with scamorza, speck, calabrian honey, arugula and pecorino toscano
• Trottole Pesto Primavera zucchini, roasted pepper, sweet basil, toasted pine nut, crispy caper
• Bolognese (House-Specialty) with traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano and wild oregano
• Spicy Rigatoni Vodka with Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil and grana padano
• Braised Short Rib Marsala with beech mushroom, heirloom carrot, roasted brussel sprout, black truffle risotto and affinato
• Chicken Parmesan crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella, parmesan rigatoni
• Strawberries & Cream French Toast (Brunch only) featuring cinnamon custard brioche, cannoli cream, and buttered maple syrup
North Italia Huntsville will also host a daily Happy Hour program, where guests seated at the bar can order a selection of classic and exclusive dishes starting at $10 paired with drinks starting at $8. Those who leave room for dessert can indulge in the Brookie Sundae or Hazelnut Torta, served with salted caramel gelato.
As a concept that takes as much pride in its beverage program as it does in its cuisine, North Italia’s beverage list features a wide range of craft cocktails including the Sicilian Margarita, Pomegranate Mule, and Turino Old Fashioned. Guests can also sip on creative zero-proof options like the Just Peachy and Pina No-Lada, or selections from an extensive global wine list.
Reservations will soon be available via OpenTable and walk-ins are welcomed. North Italia will offer lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and takeout or delivery via DoorDash. Group and private dining options are also available.
JOB FAIR
Ahead of the grand opening, North Italia is hiring for all front-of-house and back-of-house positions. Hospitality professionals and lovers of Italian cuisine are invited to attend open interviews starting Monday, Sept.28th through Sunday, Oct. 11th at the new North Italia at Bridge Street Town Centre (across from Dick’s Sporting Goods). Open interviews will take place Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; no appointment is necessary.
https://www.northitalia.com/