There are now dozens of North Italias across the country, courtesy of The Cheesecake Factory. This is the first one — Sam Fox and chef Christopher Christian opened it at Kierland Commons in 2002 — and it still rolls pasta by hand every day. If you’re going to eat at a chain, eat at the one where it was invented.
Order with seniority: the squash ravioli and the margherita both date to the opening menu. Add the daily pasta special if the table is hungry.
When to go: a winter evening on the patio. Kierland Commons stays busy year-round, so book dinner or aim for lunch.