Di Farina - A True Hidden Gem! Visited Di Farina for a company dinner tonight, and I am so glad I did! This is one of those hidden gems you almost don't want to share, just so there's always a table waiting for you. We started with a spread of appetizers: grilled octopus, garlic shrimp, fried burrata with arugula, and perfectly layered potatoes topped with braised short rib and fonduta. Every single dish was incredible--I honestly can't pick a favorite, though the short ribs stole my heart. For mains, I had the osso buco with pappardelle (their pastas are all freshly made in-house, and you can taste the difference). Our table also enjoyed the branzino, which was deboned tableside, the massive squid ink seafood linguini (so loaded with seafood you could barely see the pasta), and a rich, creamy carbonara that was perfectly balanced. Desserts were the perfect finale: tiramisu, cheesecake, and a refreshing lemon sorbetto, each as good as the last. The service was flawless, and the entire staff is Italian, adding to the authentic charm of the experience. Di Farina has officially become my new go-to spot for Italian nights. 10/10 on food, service, and atmosphere--can't wait to return! read more

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Is this a pasta shop? A restaurant? Well it tuns out it is both! This unassuming place on Atlantic is home to some really good Italian food and excellent service. You park in the back and enter along the bar. The intimate seating area faces the street. On this night I was late in joining some of my friends so I ordered simply, spaghetti carbonara which is always my Italian "go to". Combined with a lovely Cabernet, my dinner was like eating in a small trattoria in Italy. I like that they give you a choice of handmade pasta and toppings to choose from. We also got some complimentary cannolis which made me smile. Oh, and if you want some pasta to take home? Go to their attached shop and pick it up. Your restaurant receipt will give you 10% off if you use it within 7 days. Di Farina is that place that you need to add to your regular rotation of restaurants. It's just that unique of a place! read more

Di Farina Pasta - Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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I am typically not someone who ever likes ravioli -- but Di Farina has single-handedly changed that! The handmade pasta here is uniformly incredible and the ravioli is included. I'm used to ravioli often being thick, chewy, and filled with very little of what the actual filling is supposed to be. This is so different (in the best way). The pasta is thin and delicate and it's all about the filling which has no filler -- whether short rib, crab or wild mushroom (which three of us respectively ordered), the fillings are generous and so flavorful with no mix-ins, just delicious meat, seafood or veggie. My crab -- in a squid ink pasta with vodka sauce -- was so sweet and delectable I was sad once it was gone! Ravioli aside the rest of the food we had was standout as well, including the seafood linguini special (with so much shrimp, clams, mussels and lobster tail, all cooked perfectly) and the veal porterhouse special (incredibly moist and rich). On top of all that the space is lovely -- airy and spacious with ample parking in the back, plus an awesome specialty shop where the fresh pastas, sauces and meats are sold -- and service was unpretentious and thoughtful. Di Farina immediately became one of our top picks in the greater Palm Beach County area -- can't wait to come back! read more

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The service was very good. Our server was friendly and happy and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was VERY clean including that bathrooms. We had a shrimp app which had amazing flavor and was cooked to perfection. My husband wanted chicken parm which wasn't on the menu but they made it for him anyways- he said it was okay. I had the spicy spaghetti with meatballs and it was yummy. The spaghetti was home made fresh. They also have an attached market where they sell pastas and sauce and meat. read more

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Truly beautiful place, it was such a nicely decorated place, makes a great location for date night or celebrations. The specials were great and they had quite a lot of variety. The short rib special for the appetizer was delicious, wouldn't change a thing! The NY strip steak with the risotto was another special we ordered. The risotto was perfect, the steak was cooked a bit more than our requested temperature and could have used a bit more seasoning. The Branzino special was great and it came with home made spaghetti which was the real star of the dish. Our waiter, Yoshi, was attentive and made the night wonderful! read more

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What an outstanding restaurant. Our meal was expertly prepared. Who doesn't love freshly made pasta?!?!? The bolognese was so delicious and the lobster ravioli to die for. We will definitely be back. You're going to love the ambience and the service by Allison is outstanding to match. You must try this restaurant. read more

Wonderful dinner! I had heard about this restaurant from several friends who love the homemade pasta so I decided to try it for myself. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the building was a very plain building with a small parking lot in the back. We had early reservations so it was no problem. From the back, there are two entrances - one for the restaurant and one for the meat market. We started with the restaurant. Upon walking in, we were greeted by a lovely woman who seated us and was also our server. I didn't catch her name but she did everything she could to make our evening wonderful - including asking the chef to make a dish of items that I wanted but that combination wasn't on the menu! We started with drinks and appetizers - we had the figs wrapped in bacon and the meatballs. Delicious. My entree was a concoction of linguini, clams and muscles with a spicy red sauce - you won't find that on the menu but I loved it. One friend had the salmon which looked delicious (large portion) and the other friend had the gnocchi. Of course we had to have dessert - the mousse was delicious as was the cookie with some kind of chocolate cream inside and the pistachio ice cream. After eating, we went to the other side of the building to the store and meat market. They have some wonderful things to purchase and take home. Pastas, cheeses, meats, seasonings, etc. Tonight, the attendant was serving samples of cheese - my friend tried it and loved it so she was given a block to take home for free! Wow -- - take home gifts :) The menu has lots of wonderful items - I'll be back to try some more! My only criticism is that the tables were a little small - - maybe even too close together. It felt cramped and we even had to move our chairs a time or two to let people in or out of their table. read more

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What a pleasant and courteous staff. The clams were perfect and wine dejection on point. I love the ambiance, elegant and comfort at the same time. I'll be back Rob read more

Absolutely delicious, we live in the area and always bring guests along with us. Everytime we go, the service is excellent, the food is delicious and the wine selection is amazing. We love to go and highly recommend. Most of all, we love that certain dishes can be adjusted with recommendations from the staff. The Crab ravioli has become a new favorite of mine, it is creamy & rich. read more

Di Farina Pasta - Crab RAVIOLI CRAB ALLA VODKA - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Local and hidden gem - right on Atlantic Blvd! I can't tell you the number of times I have driven past Di Farina Pasta, (I'll give you a hint, 3 times a day since they've opened) and I am even more sad for myself at how long I have been missing out. The restaurant is unassuming - sitting right on Atlantic Blvd a block west of Federal Highway. A valet is out front ($7 at time of posting) which is perfect as the location doesn't have a traditional parking lot entrance. (There may be additional parking options, but we chose to valet). The restaurant is quaint, with 20-30 tables total and a handful of bar seating. It reminds me somewhat of restaurants in NY (a large dining room by NY standards). The staff were all very welcoming and pleasant, with a lovely "buonasera" greeting as you walk in! We opted for an early dinner so basically had the entire staff to ourselves for most of our meal. We started with the Grilled Octopus and the Salmon Carpaccio special. The grilled octopus was topped with a delicious herby sauce and set upon crispy potatoes. The octopus was deliciously tender and lightly charred, spectacular. The salmon carpaccio was 2 day marinated with beet and lemon. A delicious and light start to our meal; refreshing and surprising! We chose the lamb shank special and the Asiago truffle gnocchi as our entrees. The lamb shank was braised and semi-reminiscent of a Sunday roast (flavor wise) and incredibly fall off the bone succulent. The parppadelle soaked up the delicious sauce/juices making it the perfect side. This is a home run and something I hope they have when I come again! The gnocchi... oh baby the gnocchi. Soft, melt in your mouth pillows of ricotta goodness, bathing in the most light Asiago sauce that packed a kick of truffle. Not over-powering, but a perfect balance. Somehow, we managed some room for dessert and went with the cannolis and an espresso for myself! I love a good cannoli and let me tell you.. these were good. The shell was crisp and delicate and the filling was such a balance of not too "cheesy" and not too sweet. A balance most cannolis can only dream of. Seriously, THIS is what a cannoli should be. Take notes people. After dinner and dessert we wandered over to the meat shop which is stocked full of meats, groceries, and a full fresh (make at home) pasta bar! A must shop for prime meats! Overall, a reservation at Di Farina is bound to impress. The quaint and cost atmosphere and the absolutely delicious menu options make this restaurant a true star of South Florida dining options! read more

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Di Farina's was easy to find on busy Atlantic Ave with parking out back. The large restaurant had a big bar, posters of pasta & fresh moss on the walls. Rocco, our waiter was knowledgeable & on point. The extensive menu was tantalizing & today's specials were mouth watering. Warm rolls with blue cheese butter came out quickly. We started by sharing an antipasto & as an entree shared a meat lasagna. We ended our shared lunch with a delicious tiramisu. After lunch we went next door to purchase fresh pastas & meats. read more

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If you're looking for delicious, fresh Italian cuisine Di Farina is the place. We started with the Grilled Octopus which was super tender and grilled to perfection. This is a great starter dish to share because it was also served with a nice compliment of roasted potatoes and sautéed kale. For the main course we ordered Black Seafood Linguine. This dish has so much flavor! The black ink linguini was topped with shrimp, mussels, a lobster tail, and served with a garlic, lobster sauce. Wow! This is a heavenly combination that any seafood lover would enjoy. We felt as if we were the only ones being taken care of because the staff was so attentive. Thank you to Marcello and staff for making our experience one we will remember! read more

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Fantastic selection of meats including Spain rabbit, tomahawk steaks, ground lamb, ossobuco, veal, etc. They make the best fresh pastas even pasta with squid ink or red pepper pasta. Their pastas make all the difference in a great Italian dinner. They run a restaurant onsite as well. Check them out! read more

Di Farina Pasta - Great service - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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Food is excellent! Very good service. And fabulous home made pasta. Too bad it is pricy

This place is great. Pasta being homemade is such a game changer and it was absolutely delicious. The waiter recommended a good wine pairing with our meals. And they had a ton of specials. You will definitely have a great Italian meal if you come here. We did have to wait a bit for our food to come out but it was worth the wait honestly. Can't even be mad about it. read more

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Stopped by Di Farina Pasta for lunch. I was given a warm greeting upon entrée. Di Farina Pasta is not only a restaurant, but an Italian market as well loaded with all kinds of pastas and oils. But not only that, it has a meat section too. The restaurant is a large and open area having a sort of nice airy feeling about it. Their menu is immense with every offering an Italian-loving palate might desire, with some on the more unique side like a WAGYU STEAK MILANESE or SQUID INK LOBSTER AGNOLOTTI. Then, a great wine list too with one of my Italian favorites, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Parol Vin. But, as this was just a quick lunch, I had their EGGPLANT PARMIGGIANA MEDALLIONS consisting of breaded eggplant rounds stacked with layers of homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Which was the best, most tasty eggplant parm ever. Meanwhile, my beloved had one of their beef and one of their ham and cheese empanadas which he found to be excellent. read more

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With so many Italian options, one might wonder how I can give this 5 stars. Easy - the food and service was impeccable. We had wonderful Italian wine pairings suggested by the GM that were not over top in price. I enjoyed every bite of the homemade ravioli and vodka sauce (spicy as requested). At our table everyone raved about their pasta and sauce choices. It was so good you will ask for extra bread to sop up any not clinging to your pasta of choice. I will be back to try the meat and grill. For me, I try your pasta first and then we move on. ENJOY! read more

I want to like Di Farina because it just seems like it has so much potential but it's the type of restaurant that sets you up for a great experience but ends up being disappointing. Perhaps its appeal is the adjacent small market or that they make the pasta in house or its simple but nice dining room. What I did like was the waiter's wine selections and the service but as in a previous visit I found much of the food to be underwhelming and while nothing was terrible nothing was memorable. A Braised Beef with Pappardelle had a dull sauce, Pumpkin Ravioli also was forgettable and flavor (of any kind) was missing and a pasta with seafood (mussels, shrimp, lobster) looked great but the seafood wasn't very good. Parking is free and easy. read more

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the service was excellent, everyone was so nice and welcoming. Our server was so helpful! the food was delicious. 10/10 recommend read more

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Very nice restaurant with creative menu and fresh pasta. The gnocchi was light and delicious. The mussels were plump in a red sauce that was delightful but normally with mussels it's should be a little spicier. The tuna app was nice but too much potato and little tuna. read more

I've been passing by this local place for months and finally decided as a new california to try restaurant near me. This place is pleasantly decorated with nice white.Finishing simple tables, a simple bar.And what seems like a traditional Italian food?Personally I wouldn't know but i'm now finding out. The order amounts are nice and small.Not the typical American too much on your plate scenario so that you can sit back.Eat ask for dessert and still feel full but not bloated. I highly recommend that salmon is properly cooked.However, as a big guy, I probably could eat too.But the whole idea is not too.It's to come back. My guest's pasta sauce was very nice.It wasn't heavy.It was complimentary to the pasta and it's probably what I will order Next time when I go back. This place is just far enough away from the water so that there's not a regular amount of tourist that comes there. Most traffic seems local. They have a valley service when they are full and it's always a good opportunity to get what you want when you want with enough seating if you take the time to reserve a seat. I recommend this local restaurant for the food. The next I will review their meat cuts. read more

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Our second time going. The first was ok but we wanted to give it another try because it's local, and we enjoyed the vibe so perhaps the food was just off the first time around Had the manager owned what happened last night, I wouldn't be writing this public review but in hopes that the owner of this restaurant reads these, I wanted to make him aware. We arrived at an early time when the restaurant was not yet packed. Salad and app came out in reasonable time but we found ourselves waiting really long for our dinner. When it finally arrived about an hour later, the medium rare steak we ordered was way over cooked that we sent it back. And then we dig into the pasta special while we waited and it literally consisted of dry linguine, zero sauce and cold clams and muscles. I couldn't even believe what they served us. We called back the waitress to please take it back and that we'd be leaving. She speaks to the manager who left her completely floundering. He didn't assist her. Didn't come over to our table to try to make it right or to apologize. Didn't go back into the kitchen to see what the issue was. He just didn't give a F. She took it off our bill and that was that. He wouldn't even look our way. Very unprofessional. Probably hasn't managed a restaurant before. Things happen. It's his job to alleviate bad experiences and try to remedy them best he can. He did zero of his job. read more

Great food ! Our whiter(red headed ) was so nice and she took the time to explain the dishes and the daily specials. The owner of the place shook our hand and greet us when we walked in . We really enjoyed the food and we are definitely coming back !! read more

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Arrogant, Service was ok, food was ok in that price range. They want to be something they are not. read more

Yay! Mothers day dinner with Les, Matt and Taleessa! Very busy, good thing we have reservations! Amazing food! Pre fixed menu and a limited menu bc of "holiday". Our service was very good, considering it was very busy. The owner/mgr was so kind and generous when he saw I ordered the only thing I hate...red sauce. He comped me a truffle gnocchi, which was fabulous and a gelato, and told me to take the risotto home, gave to the kids. It was a wonderful mothers day dinner at one of our favorite restaurants! read more

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Great service and the pasta and flavors were like we were back in Italy. Good wine selection. Music was a little much with cursing noted throughout the music list. Not a positive when you have your two younger daughters with you. But good can't be beat. Seafood app was so good. Ate the whole thing myself. and then the pastas were just spectacular. Also had a couple of desserts that also made us want to order more and more and more. We will definitely be back. read more

Had a fantastic lunch today with a group of ladies. Was very impressed with the ambiance & service. I've been here a couple of times & it was very loud. Seems like they renovated because last time I was here, the tables were on top of each other. Here we were seated in a very long table- (probably 20 people were attending) considering the size of the group, our food came out about a half hour but we did have wine & bread! My spinach ravioli with pesto was delicious!!! I will definitely come back to try many different things on their menu. Also enjoyed their double expresso. All in all- molte bene!!! read more

Di Farina Pasta - Spinach Ravioli with pesto sauce - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

Interesting concept, restaurant, meat shop & pasta shop. Very nice interior. very busy and loud, not enjoyable. Unfortunately some of the dishes I wanted came with a creamy sauce, no substitution. My chose the SOUP OF THE DAY, a chicken vegetable soup, just ok. Also the EGGPLANT PARMIGGIANA MEDALLIONS, breaded eggplant rounds stacked with layers of homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. She thought id=s was fair. I opted for the SQUID INK LOBSTER AGNOLOTTI, black squid ink agnolotti with homemade lobster filling in butter sage sauce. Not impressed and the filling didn't taste like lobster. One and done. read more

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It was my last night with my family before returning back home. I've heard very good things about Di Farina Restaurant. My mom has been here several times. This restaurant is beautifully decorated and the unique lighting just adds to the ambiance. The staff was very friendly. This is the perfect restaurant to dine in for a date night, a birthday, a special occasion or like me a dinner with my family. This restaurant is located right on Atlantic Ave in Pompano Beach across from Dandee Donut Factory. There is some street parking out front, and a free parking lot behind the restaurant. I was seated immediately with my family. My server Rocco was wonderful. He made great suggestions and was very attentive. Maribel was our service assistant, she too was lovely. Our bartender Amanda was delightful. We all ordered wine. I started with Mussels in a garlic white wine sauce. The portion was more than enough for the three of us. The mussels were sweet, with hints of garlic and tomato. Lots of fresh bread for dipping. For my Entree 2 of us chose their Black Squid Linguini. It was loaded with fresh seafood. It was light and had lots of flavor.The squid ink linguini added another layer of flavor. My daughter ordered their Squid Ink Lobster Agnolotti. It came in a butter, sage sauce. We all enjoyed our dinner. For Dessert I chose to share a Tiramisu and Pistachio Gelato. Both were very good, but my favorite was the Pistachio Gelato, I couldn't stop eating it. It was so good it had cookie crust in the layers. A party of 10 came in after us and ordered Homemade Alfredo Pasta cooked in a Wheel of fresh Parmigiano Reggiano. The presentation was wonderful. All the pasta here is made fresh daily and can be purchased. They serve lunch daily from 12- 4pm. During the week they're open 12-9pm. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday they're open 12-11pm. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning read more

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Out of bounds pasta! Bring your wallet. It's pricey but you get your bang for your buck. We take our little one here and she can match any type of pasta with any sauce and protein. The service is 2nd to none. The atmosphere is soothing and elegant. Everything they make is all in-house. We had the short rib ravioli in a porcini sauce, Fiocchi and gnocchi bolognese. Highly recommend this place. On top of that it's walking distance to a brewery, a German bar and the best donut joint in SoFL. read more

Di Farina Pasta - Italian Near Me - Pompano Beach, Florida

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This restaurant is EXCELLENT!! Amazing pasta, apps, wine, ambiance, and service!! A MUST!!!! read more

Tosha was our server great guy . My wife and I sat at the Bar. We ordered the muscles and Grilled octopus Diablo. It was spicy but just the right amount of heat and taste. The order was good size and the octopus was grilled to perfection. The NY strip was as tender as I've had. Everything was 5star. read more

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One of the best pasta places that I have been to! I used to live in Pompano beach and moved out in 2018, since then I come here to visit from time to time. I was recommended to go here for pasta and I got hooked. They are all homemade, made fresh daily. They have numerous pasta styles and sauces to choose from. I have fun making my own pasta here. Their desserts are amazing as well, especially their tiramisu. I always plan to come get when I visit pompano. read more

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The food was good, the chicken was slightly overcooked but tasty, the burrata was excellent and the eggplant parmesan was delicious, the service for part of our party came late but overall solid place to dine. read more

Restaurant was closed. Looks like closed for good. Even though yelp says open. Made reservation using OpenTable and Uber'd there only to find it closed read more

For many years, I have made a point of visiting a nearby Italian restaurant when I am visiting Pompano Beach, but last week that place was closed, so I looked online and found Di Farina--and what a welcome discovery that turned out to be. The hostess was warm in her welcome and kindly patient as my aunt and uncle (who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary!) arrived and joined us at the table. As we were finding our seats, the maitre d' arrived (I'm not sure if that's his official title). His approach was so enthusiastic, humorous, and familiar that I thought for just a moment that he must know me from somewhere. He made a quick impression and I felt like I was "at home" in a place I'd never been. The guy has a gift for hospitality for sure. At the end of the meal, he again paused to send us off with the kind of warmth you would expect from family. The teamwork was pleasantly stealth: someone brought bread, someone took our wine order, someone cleared, and the server offered counsel about the many options--all without ever feeling anything other than servant-hearted. Our meal was unrushed and DELICIOUS. I had the home made asiago gnocchi with truffle and I had to order a side of meatballs (that sauce!) My constructive responses would be specific to our server. The soft drinks are served from a can and, to test whether the can was empty, she put her hand over the top. She asked during out meal about someone celebrating a birthday, even though I had specified in our reservation and when we were seated that this was an anniversary celebration. Both of these things are minor. The worst thing at the end of an expensive-but-worth-it meal was when she secretly leaned over the table to announce that "If anyone does yelp reviews in this group, we would appreciate a good review." I would expect that from the car rental agent or from the coffee shop barista, but it felt 'off brand' for such a wonderful, casual-elegant restaurant. When I'm back in town, I will be back for dinner. I'll look forward to joking with the maitre d' and enjoying all of the good service--but I might trade servers. read more

Amazing food, tremendous service, and lovely ambience! I think it was the owner who came by our table and made very specific and fantastic recommendations. This is really a gem. I intend to make this a regular stop on my business trips to Pompano Beach. read more

We were invited to join another YELP couple for dinner at this local Italian Pasta Bar/Restaurant where they had been previously and enjoyed very much. We are pasta lovers and were anxious to meet up and try a new local place. We arrived early 5:30 pm on a Wednesday eve and were seated immediately with a reservation. Most tables were reserved and the bar was beginning to fill up. The atmosphere was light and open with one downside. The high ceiling and bare decorations made for loud acoustics With music playing loud as well, we could hardly talk to each other. We politely asked to lower the music which the owner who was behind the bar did for us. He later came to the table to see how we were doing and introduced himself. We ordered from a very nice menu of mostly homemade pastas with a few other meat, chicken and fish options. I was unfamiliar with several pastas listed and our server explained each one we questioned. We each ordered different selections, Chicken Piccata, Steak Milanese, Fettuccini puttanesca , and a Ravioli of sorts stuffed with chicken, covered in sage and brown butter sauce. We all enjoyed our meals. I am lucky for good YELP friends who let me sample each dish... I shared too :-). My two favorites were the chicken piccata and fettuccini Puttanesca. I would go back for that! We ended our meals with decaf espresso and a small amaretto biscuit! I was also able to purchase a pound of fresh homemade fettuccini and bolognese sauce which i will prepare Sunday and enjoy. read more

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I was told by a friend to give Di Farina a try. So my wife and I took the opportunity to have dinner there yesterday. First off, the restaurant gives you a very comfortable and welcoming feeling. It's not fancy, but very pretty inside and nice decor. The server asked if it was our first time. Once we replied yes, she brought a plate of their different pasta and ravioli options that they make in house. We started with the grill octopus. Super tender and great flavor. It's was served with roasted potatoes and spinach. It was big enough to have as a meal even though they sell it as an appetizer. I had the linguine with carbonara sauce and added shrimp. My dish was delicious. Pasta perfect and carbonara sauce was very flavorful and creamy. The shrimp were tender and grilled. Very good. My wife had the linguine with puttanesca sauce and added meatballs. Hers to was very good. Unfortunately the meatballs were small, pretty tasteless and sadly kinda dry. Would have given them 5 stars but the meatballs ate one of the stars. We will definitely go back. read more

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This is your next date night restaurant or grab your girlfriends to treat yourselves to a fancy night out. The atmosphere of the restaurant is intimate and cozy. The servers were friendly and the food was excellent. I highly recommended the ricotta gnocchi, I saw that mentioned a lot in others reviews and it is absolutely heavenly. A meal here can get pretty expensive depending on how you order but there are reasonably priced meals as well for those who want to have a decadent meal without breaking the bank. Will be coming back again! read more

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