North Italia Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, North Italia cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at North Italia
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Bolognese + Arugula & Avocado Salad + Affogato, 7.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Arugula & Avocado Salad | 2.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast | 3.0g |
| Italian Meatballs | 4.0g |
| Black Mediterranean Mussels | 4.0g |
| Caprese Sandwich | 4.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at North Italia
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Chicken Parmesan | 40.0g |
| Little Gem Caesar | 25.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sandwich | 24.0g |
| Calamari Fritti | 23.0g |
| Pollo Fritto | 22.0g |
Every North Italia item, ranked
All 38 items we have for North Italia, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Affogato | 1.0g |
| Arugula & Avocado Salad | 2.0g |
| Tiramisu | 2.0g |
| Salted Caramel Budino | 2.0g |
| Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast | 3.0g |
| Grilled Artichoke | 4.0g |
| Italian Meatballs | 4.0g |
| Black Mediterranean Mussels | 4.0g |
| Caprese Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Bolognese | 4.0g |
| Margherita Pizza | 5.0g |
| Chocolate Hazelnut Torta | 5.0g |
| Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil | 6.0g |
| Spicy Meatball Pizza | 6.0g |
| Ricotta Cavatelli | 6.0g |
| Cacio e Pepe Pizza | 7.0g |
| Fig & Prosciutto Pizza | 7.0g |
| Roasted Mushrooms | 7.0g |
| Braised Short Rib Marsala | 8.0g |
| Spicy Rigatoni Vodka | 9.0g |
| Roasted Salmon | 9.0g |
| Lemoncello Bombolini | 9.0g |
| Kale & Goat Cheese Salad | 10.0g |
| Italian Cobb Salad | 10.0g |
| Crispy Parmesan French Fries | 12.0g |
| Chicken Scarpariello | 13.0g |
| Trottole Chicken Pesto | 14.0g |
| Zucca Chips | 15.0g |
| The Burger | 17.0g |
| Spicy Italian Grinder | 18.0g |
| Cacio e Pepe Arancini | 20.0g |
| Crispy Eggplant Parmesan | 20.0g |
| Pollo Fritto | 22.0g |
| Calamari Fritti | 23.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan Sandwich | 24.0g |
| Little Gem Caesar | 25.0g |
| Chicken Parmesan | 40.0g |
Frequently asked
Does North Italia use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, North Italia cooks with: soybean and canola oil (estimated). Across the 38 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does North Italia cook with?
Our research indicates: Industry-default seed oil blend assumed (likely soybean or canola), not confirmed; North Italia has not published which oil goes in the fryer. They clearly do fry - calamari fritti, zucca chips (fried pumpkin/squash), crispy eggplant parmesan, crispy chicken strips, crispy parmesan french fries, pollo fritto, and crispy hash potatoes are all on the menu. The one oil they name by name is "good olive oil" for the bread-dipping starter, not the fryer. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does North Italia use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates North Italia cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is North Italia seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates North Italia cooks with soybean and canola oil (estimated), which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at North Italia?
Arugula & Avocado Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at North Italia, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at North Italia?
Chicken Parmesan is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at North Italia, at an estimated 40.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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