Inviting restaurant features handmade pasta, pizza & more
WHAT:
Hilldale, Madison’s premier retail, dining, and lifestyle destination, is thrilled to announce that neighborhood Italian restaurant concept, North Italia, will be joining the property in 2026. Adding to Hilldale’s robust dining offerings, North Italia will make its Wisconsin debut, offering classic Italian favorites with a fresh twist. North Italia boasts a curated menu of hand-crafted, modern Italian dishes, including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita or fan-favorite The Pig, and savory lunch and dinner entrees such as the Grilled Branzino and Seared Sea Scallops. Complementing North Italia’s dining menu is a full-bodied wine and beer selection accompanied by an array of house-made cocktails, such as the Sicilian Margarita and Pomegranate Mule.
“North Italia is thrilled to join the Madison community, marking our debut in Wisconsin,” said DJ Duporte, North Italia Senior Director of Marketing. “We look forward to welcoming locals and Hilldale visitors alike into our modern Italian restaurant.”
“We’re very excited to welcome North Italia to Hilldale,” said Nanci Horn, general manager of Hilldale. “Their delicious modern Italian menu, coupled with exceptional hospitality and warm, lively atmosphere perfectly complements our offerings at Hilldale, and we are thrilled to welcome their team to our community very soon.”
Since its conception in 2002, North Italia has expanded to 45+ locations across the United States. North Italia will be located across from Metcalfe’s Market and Paper Source and next to Evereve.
WHERE:
670 N. Midvale Blvd.
Madison, WI 53705
WHEN:
2026
CONTACT:
For press inquiries, please contact Kate Hagen at kate@pilchbarnet.com or text or call 608.575.4375. For direct inquiries, please contact NorthItalia@wearebreadandbutter.com.
***A reminder that you are always welcome on property, however, we ask that you call or text and let us know that you plan to come so we can alert the security team. Thank you!***
ABOUT NORTH ITALIA:
North Italia was conceived by Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox in Arizona in 2002. Since then, the neighborhood Italian restaurant has expanded to almost 50 restaurants across the U.S. Using only the season’s best ingredients, North Italia’s chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes, including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita or fan-favorite The Pig, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like the Grilled Branzino and Seared Sea Scallops that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected. Complementing North Italia’s food menu is a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails. For more information, visit northitalia.com.
CONTACT:
For Hilldale press inquiries, please contact Kate Hagen at kate@pilchbarnet.com or call or text 608.575.4375.
ABOUT WS DEVELOPMENT:
Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class installations and activations. Established in 1990, WS is a vertically-integrated company that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 25 million square feet of existing space and an additional 10 million square feet of planned development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit wsdevelopment.com, call 617.232.8900 or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.
ABOUT HILLDALE:
WS Development has successfully transformed Hilldale into an outdoor street-style shopping experience equipped with pedestrian walkways, social gathering spots, and lush landscaping.
Hilldale is home to more than 55 shops, restaurants, and entertainment options including Apple, lululemon, Madewell, Anthropologie, Levi’s, Shake Shack, L.L. Bean, Kendra Scott, Sur La Table, and Title Nine, alongside best-in-class local offerings like Morgan’s Shoes, Ulla Eyewear, Twigs, Allure Intimate Apparel and Crescendo Espresso Bar. Hilldale most recently welcomed a handful of new offerings including Faherty, Rowan, Sephora, Warby Parker, Jaxen Grey, Sweetgreen, and Gorjana.
Hilldale brings Madison’s best together in one easy-access Midtown west side location. The laidback, strollable setting makes Hilldale feel like a mini getaway, even when you’re close to home.
For more information, go to www.hilldale.com and find them
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