09/08/09

poor management

by laquiz

My wife and I went into North in Cherry Creek a few nights ago, expecting a nice dinner however it wasn't so nice. We had excellent service our server and staff were prompt and kept our table well maintained however, the food was awlful, highly over salted which leads me to believe that the true taste is being disguised. Our server prompltly had a manager come who introduced himself as Tyson, his overall attitude was extremly pompous and he seemed irritiated with our complaints.

• Pros: great location
• Cons: staff

11/22/08

Osso Buco = knock your socks off

by rockabillykitty

It was 7:30pm on a Friday (tonight, actually). My husband and I had been running errands all day and were in need of sustenance. We first thought "Cherry Cricket" (because of their amazing burgers, and proximity to our location) but the wait was 40 minutes. Deciding to continue to stroll down the street, we ducked in to HAPA Sushi. The wait was 45-50 minutes. Screw that. We were about to leave Cherry Creek North altogether when we saw "NoRTH".. and decided, "what the hell?" and strolled on in.

We were seated immediately at a long bar, across from each other. The ambiance was pleasant without pretentiousness, we were close to the kitchen to observe the action, and were completely taken with Alison, our server. She was friendly, quick to offer suggestions (that were SPOT on) and was even (pay attention, all you waitstaff out there - I was one once myself, you know).. HONEST. She steered us away from dishes she felt we would not enjoy as much, and aided in some of the better food/wine pairings we have had in Denver in the last 6 months.

The Super Tuscan (Gaja) is delicious.. Osso Buco to DIE for.. Herb Crusted Pork was good, but needed a tad of salt. We had a delightful champagne with the Nutella Chocolate Cake - holy smokes. That's all I gotta say.

Bravo, North.

Bravo, Alison.

We WILL be back!!

08/24/08

Great restaurant & service, but beware the "Ex-Lax Fish"

by mark886

I originally rated this restaurant as four stars on another review site. The service was good and the food was tasty and elegantly prepared. I decided to do another review after researching the fish I ate there, which is called Escolar. Both myself and my date were slightly queasy after eating there for her birthday dinner a few weeks ago, but thought it was due to eating too much of the fried zucchini appetizer. According to several sites on the internet, Escolar is known as the "Ex-Lax Fish" because of its high content of indigestible wax esters, which cause varying amounts of digestive system discomfort. This has prompted the nations of Japan and Italy to ban the Escolar. I wish that restaurants like North would do the same. ~$24 a plate for a fish which is a known problem is outrageous.

• Pros: tasty food, good service
• Cons: Escolar aka "the Ex-Lax fish"

05/10/08

Great food and a fun atmosphere

by laryssa101

I first went here for 5280 week two years ago and now go often. The food is excellent, one of the best chicken parm dishes I've ever had, and the atmosphere is trendy. Good wine list. Fun part of town.

• Pros: All of the food I've had there is great especially the chicken parm
• Cons: Can be a bit noisy and tables are fairly close together

03/27/08

Hip atmosphere but food can be improved

by legalspiegel

We went to North on a weekday night and didn't have to wait for a table since it was still early. This place gets really packed though, even on weekday nights by 7 pm or so. Very nice for people watching, the decor is hip and fun, the music is pleasant and not overly loud. The service could have been better - the waiter just didn't really seem interested in us since we weren't ordering expensive drinks, even though we spent a significant amount on dinner itself. The prices are a bit high, and the food could be better. Their fish, however, is excellent. The appetizers/salads could be improved. The bread was dry. The presentation of the food is nice, but we were overall unimpressed with the rest. This is more of a dress up/drinks kind of place and it would be great for that, especially sitting out on the patio in the summer. The location is great but parking is difficult. The restaurant offers valet parking.

• Pros: Great atmosphere, good bar scene
• Cons: Food is average, parking hard to find

03/05/08

Great Place!

by srow

I went to North this past weekend with a friend and we had a great experience. I typically try to stay away from Cherry Creek restaurants because I think the people are a bit too stuffy, but will continue to dine at North. I was nervous upon entering because it looked completely packed from the outside. As soon as we opened the doors, we were bombarded with the amazing smells. The hostesses were very friendly. We arrived a little early, so we could have a drink at the bar. The bar was crowded, but we were lucky to find some stools that just opened up. The bartenders were prompt, very friendly, and made great wine recomendations. Once seated at our table, we were immediately impressed with our waiter. He was very knowledgeable and didn't make us feel as though we had to rush through dinner. I think the menu is very diverse and their is something for all tastebuds. I started with the mozzerella and tomatoe salad, which was great. This is a typical item on many menus, but I have to say this was the best I've ever had! I had the tuna for dinner, which was also great. I walked away very happy that I stepped out of my box and this Cherry Creek restaurant. I have a friend in town this weekend and will have to take her to North!

• Pros: Service, Food, the smells!
• Cons: Parking

02/23/08

Great wait staff, romantic

by n_wilker

My foodie friends and I arrived for 5280 Restaurant Week. II went with the fresh mozzarella ? nummy! But really can you go wrong with fresh mozzarella? The neat surprise was the olive oil soaked bread I the bowl! All the flavors were really tasty. Second course I went with the strozzapreti ? added chicken! It was really delicious. Good flavors and super filling! I?ll be having lunch for sure! The final course was the Nutella Cake. It was tasty ? but I?m not a huge fan of the flowerless cake ? so? All in all it was a very enjoyable meal. The wait staff was excellent and attentive. The wine suggestions were great and we weren?t rushed even thought it was a Saturday night and we were doing the 5280 menu! Great for wooing the women. It had plentiful seating but wasn't overly loud. The bar was backed at 4:30 on a Saturday.

• Pros: Excellent attention by wait staff, great tasting food
• Cons: Bar is crowded

01/02/08

Food & Service is A+++

by frankie645

NoRTH remains one of my top favorite restaurants. I try new places quite often, but I always go back to NoRTH. Their service is impeccable. One waiter (Christian, we just love him!) is so detailed and honest - he's one of the reasons we return. The other reason, is the tasty food. We order the same thing almost every time - zucca Chips, calamari and chicken parm (carb, carb and more carb). All are so wonderful, tasty and never feels like you're eating a vat of oil. It's all fresh! Order the chicken parm and it's perfect for leftovers.

• Pros: Service, Food
• Cons: Parking

11/15/07

Great Food!

by egrigsby

Great food and atmosphere but if you are cheap like me, paid parking can be hard to find depending upon the time of day. This italian restaurant was recommended to me by my elderly parents who just relocated to Denver this summer. I was pleasantly surprised.

• Pros: Great food and atmosphere
• Cons: Tough parking at times

09/22/07

Amazing

by jenbunny

I ate at North the other night, my husband and I go there all the time. The food is always amazing, but you have to have reservations and they may not tell you this, but don't ask for a booth unless because you won't get it, unless it's a slow night. We started with the zucca chips and also got a pizza. I had the chicken parm and that is one of my favorites. The only thing that sucked was there was child next to us that was loud and made it hard to enjoy our dinner. who brings a kid out to dinner at a nice place? Don't bring your kids there and it's not a good place for a romantic date. The place has an upbeat atmosphere. The service is great when we have John Tucker! He pays attention to detail and the needs of his guests. We have had a couple of the other servers and they always seem too busy to give good sevice and don't always answer our questions. Ask for John tucker when you make your reservation. The Hostess are delightful! My husbands in love with all of them! Will be back again.