Alex the owner will greet you personally and make sure everything is just perfect. Great Italian food. Gourmet Italia North is the creation of Alessandro Prestifilippo. Alessandro "Alex" came to the U.S. over 9 years ago with a dream to start a restaurant and bring the passion of the finest in Italian dining to the residents in the Temecula Valley. He has accomplished just that with his wonderful little "hole in the wall" located in the Tower Plaza in Temecula. Walking into the restaurant, the ambience and the charming Italian staff welcomes you to sit and enjoy the finest in fresh prepared and authentic Italian specialties. The wonderful aromas of delicious and seasonal dishes prepared by authentic Italian chefs will make you feel as though you have been transported to Italy.