Isola Del Nord (Belfry Branch)
A hidden gem offering authentic Italian cuisine with a western twist, providing a refined dining experience on the 11th floor.
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Isola Del Nord (Belfry Branch)
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hidden gem offering authentic Italian cuisine with a western twist, providing a refined dining experience on the 11th floor.
Finding the Entrance
Navigate to ICBC, then find the alley between ICBC and the fire station to locate the hidden entrance.
Italian Pricing
Expect fair prices comparable to Italy, with pizzas around €10.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+86 29 8720 1502
Address
China, CN 陕西省 西安市 莲湖区 西华门 1 1号凯爱大厦B座, 近钟楼, 邮政编码: 710003
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Authentic Napoli-Style Pizza
Experience delicious Napoli-style pizza with a delightful Western twist, featuring a perfectly charred crust.
Hidden Gem Italian Ambiance
Discover a refined Italian escape with a warm, inn-like ambiance, complete with jazz music and excellent service.
Delectable Desserts
Indulge in exquisite desserts, especially the divine chocolate pudding paired with raspberry sorbet.
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Finding the Entrance
Navigate to ICBC, then find the alley between ICBC and the fire station to locate the hidden entrance.
Italian Pricing
Expect fair prices comparable to Italy, with pizzas around €10.
Water Options
Specify 'still' or 'sparkling' when ordering water to avoid confusion.
Service with a Smile
Enjoy courteous service from passionate staff who appreciate diners enjoying their Italian creations.
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Finding the Entrance
Navigate to ICBC, then find the alley between ICBC and the fire station to locate the hidden entrance.
Italian Pricing
Expect fair prices comparable to Italy, with pizzas around €10.
Water Options
Specify 'still' or 'sparkling' when ordering water to avoid confusion.
Service with a Smile
Enjoy courteous service from passionate staff who appreciate diners enjoying their Italian creations.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Isola Del Nord is a highly-regarded Italian restaurant, praised for its authentic cuisine and pleasant ambiance. While many rave about the delicious pizzas, pastas, and desserts, some diners find the unique location on the 11th floor a bit challenging to find. The service is generally courteous and attentive, though occasional misunderstandings can occur.
"A restaurant that must be treasured as a secret but also opened up for others to frequent and savour its delectable menu.
I got lost and almost gave up on finding the restaurant (blame Google maps not working in China) but also can’t blame Google maps as the location of this restaurant is inside a warehouse like building on the 11th floor.
Ambiance is very inviting. The place is well appointed. Wine selection was great (although it was Spanish and needs to be Italian), warm bread with olive oil - a trademark of good Italian restaurants - was served first with an offer for another serving that is always appreciated.
Menu had a range of pastas, appetisers, pizzas and deserts. Just a tad disappointed there was no ravioli or risotto which marks a restaurant standard higher.
I did spot a gnocchi but settled for aglio olio pasta, my companion had the pesto pasta. Dessert was a tiramisu and an absolutely divine chocolate pudding with raspberry sorbet. The sweet and tart combo was 10 on 10.
Service is very courteous and when I asked for some bread to mop up the garlicky olive oil from my pasta, I saw a sparkle in the waitress’ eyes. That told me, she likes to see her customers enjoy the creations a la Italia.
All in all a perfect evening. Find it or hide it - you win either way."
Mad Nomad
"European food. Tasty, but the service is very weak. Good and tasty steak, vegetable salad. Don't take the fish. The restaurant is on the 11th floor in a very strange place"
Igor Lnk
"I had a great experience at this restaurant. The ambience was lovely, and the starters—especially the fried seafood and prosciutto pizza—were delicious. Just a heads-up: the restaurant is on the 11th floor of a rather unusual commercial building, and I accidentally went to the wrong floor at first. Almost gave up, but I’m so glad I didn’t!"
Mark Wang
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Frequently Asked Questions
The entrance is in an alley between ICBC and a fire station. Look for the building entrance and take the elevator to the 11th floor.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Napoli-style pizza and a range of pastas, appetizers, and desserts.
Yes, the restaurant offers vegetarian-friendly options, including salads and vegetable dishes.
Prices are considered honest and comparable to those in Italy, with pizzas around €10.
Yes, the staff are friendly and able to communicate in English, though occasional misunderstandings may occur.
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Being one of the best western restaurants in Xi'an, Isola del Nord is a nice Italian restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine. It mainly provides Southern Italian cuisine mixed up with the light Japanese cuisine. It has a comfortable dining environment and the waiters here can speak English fluently.
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