Incredibly delish food, so many choices! Incredibly kind and personable service! Eloquent and suavely simple ambiance! read more

I was genuinely excited to try this place because the choose-your-own-pasta concept is creative and has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the hype. From the moment I arrived, the owner's attitude came across as dismissive and unwelcoming, which set the tone for the rest of the visit. If I need to order at the kiosk why is your kid looking like I should order from her? As for the food, I can only describe it as underwhelming. The pasta itself was average at best--certainly not bad, but not memorable in any way. What really disappointed me was the sauce. There was barely enough of it to coat the pasta, leaving the dish bland, boring, and very obviously from someone who thinks they can do Italian- but has only par boiled pasta and opened up a ragu bottle- And eternally lacking flavor. Instead of a rich, satisfying meal, it tasted bland and unfinished, as though an important component was missing. I kept waiting for a standout flavor or something that would justify the concept and the price, but it never came. The customization aspect is interesting, but a fun concept can only go so far when the execution doesn't deliver. Good pasta should have balance, texture, and a sauce that ties everything together. Unfortunately, this dish had very little flavor and left me wishing I had chosen almost anywhere else. Between the mediocre food and the poor customer service, I left disappointed. I don't mind paying for quality, but neither the meal nor the overall experience met expectations. There are plenty of places serving pasta that is more flavorful, better prepared, and accompanied by friendlier service. I had high hopes, but I wouldn't return based on this visit. read more

Farina Pasta Bar is located in the heart of Center City but once inside the store is pretty quiet. There was a nice R&B playlist going at a comfortable volume. Everyone orders from the kiosk, and the best thing is you can choose to pay cash or credit. The servers were very polite. I ordered the Chicken Bacon Alfredo. If you know me, you know I like food served hot. The pasta is made fresh and served HOT. The bacon was cut thick, and the chicken was charred a bit. The smokiness of the bacon paired well the vodka sauce. It was just enough to curb your hunger and you not be stuffed. Farina is a nice place to come for lunch or dinner. You can dine in or take it to go. There are several things on. The menu I wanted to try, so I will need to come back. Til we eat again... read more

This was my sister and I's last stop before we wrapped up our time in Philadelphia and headed to the airport. We each built our own pasta. I thought it was cool that we could choose every aspect of our pasta, even down to the type of noodle. We started off with the cheesy garlic bread which was super cheesy and tasty. I found their alfredo sauce to be really good and the pasta was a nice texture. I can't comment much on the service as we took our own orders via the kiosk. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super meh with even meh service. My husband and I were tired and had read good reviews of this place so stopped in for some pasta. I didnt realize it was more a hole in the wall types but we were committed by then. Ordered the rigatoni with vodka sauce and the garden pesto signature pasta. The pasta tasted good thoigh it could have been hotter. We got the food to dine in but were still given the pasta in to go boxes. The person confirmed it was dine in. Others got their pasta in proper bowls with garlic bread. The bread was also missing drom our order (we ordered a side of garlic bread also and maybe they decided we didnt need more;)) Food is cheap but service could be better and more consistent. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Yum! In town visiting my friend's daughter and enjoyed this hidden gem near Rittenhouse. Parking was a little rough but the food was worth it. I ordered the Spring Pomodoro with rigatoni and garlic chicken which was delicious and a spinach and mozzarella arancini. Yummy! I also tried the garlic bread and the Alfredo sauce which were also tasty! My friend who got the vodka sauce said it was a bit lacking and it was REALLY hot in there so it's definitely a take out spot. But recommend to anyone in Philly! read more

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Little hole in the wall basement level restaurant; small, cozy. Old school pizza joint feel. Order at Kiosk, short wait and food brought out for dine-in. Same for pickup or togo orders. individuals busy but nice. Pasta tastes fragile and home made. Chicken carbonara - protein a little dry. Italian sausage a little salty but rigatoni pasta on point, dish good but heat level should come with a warning label. Overall good joint to check out in downtown. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Chicken carbonara - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Chicken Bacon Alfredo: I stepped out of my comfort zone with this order because I usually don't like Alfredo, however this dish exceeded my expectations! They were very generous with the meat, which I wasn't expecting especially since it included two different kinds. The garlic bread was delicious, and the portion sizes are great. I would definitely recommend it and would come back again. My only complaint is the location, I've walked past this place a million times and never noticed it!!!! read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Chicken Bacon Alfredo - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Verrryyy mid pasta tbh - i created my own pasta with creamy vodka and chicken, and it was just...fine. The pasta was slightly overcooked and i didn't get much of the calabrian hot chili pepper i selected as an add-on. It's a decent meal for the price point though esp since you get a piece of garlic bread with your pasta bowl. The fried gnocchi was a fun, unique app but we didn't even eat most of it because it got slightly boring after a while. Overall, thinking i came on an off night and need to try it again! read more

Fills a much needed niche in Philly - good low-cost pasta at the speed of fast-food. I made my own pasta with Alfredo, spinach, and mushrooms. It was delicious. I will definitely return. read more

Wow great employees! So helpful! I had to pick up a DoorDash order and they didn't have the ticket; meaning the order went out without being confirmed. They went out of their way and remade the order no issues and I only had to wait 5 minutes for it to be done. 3 whole custom pasta trays. Thanks Cheri for your help! Give this woman a raise and praise! Made my job and life easier. read more

i didn't even get my food yet, and I already had a bad experience. The lady with the braids customer service is horrible. she had an attitude because she had to take an order. Didn't say hello just looked at us. read more

Great place to stop into for a quick bite of fresh pasta. Pasta is homemade and made to order, so very fresh. Plenty of seating read more

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If you're looking for a quick service offering delicious homemade pasta, Farina Pasta Bar is the place for you! Space is small but it is cozy and all of their pasta dishes come with a delicious piece of garlic bread. I love their pistachio pesto with rigatoni which is one of my go to. Their vodka and beefy ragu is delicious and everything is freshly made. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Rigatoni with pistachio pesto - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm really impressed with Farina. It is tucked away downstairs and comes off unassuming. Do not judge quickly! Their principle is pretty simple - fresh, house made pasta in a fast causal setting. You pick your pasta style and the sauce you'd like. That's it! You can add in some proteins or veggies if you'd like. They have a few sides. Your bowl will come out in 5ish minutes. It is a solid lunch portion. I usually go rigatoni in their ragu. They have a limited selection of drinks (can & bottle) available for purchase but no alcoholic options at this time I believe. Bus you own plate once you are finished and head out to enjoy the rest of your day! read more

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Amazing cheesy garlic bread and pasta! Staff was super nice and the vibe is chill, perfect place to stop for a quick lunch after walking around the city read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Chicken parm and Chicken Bacon Alfredo (added mozz balls and subbed for protein pasta) - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The service here was honestly terrible. They gave me and my friends a hard time the entire time we were there. We had to repeat ourselves multiple times just to place a simple order, and the staff acted rude and annoyed for no reason. My food came out overloaded with pepper to the point it barely tasted good, and my friend's meal was literally cold. If you're going to run a pasta place and claim to serve Italian food, at least do it with some respect and quality. The food was disappointing, the service was worse, and the whole experience felt unprofessional from start to finish. Definitely not worth the money, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody. read more

fresh pasta, local business, on too good to go, great location. My favorite is the pesto sauce! They even do a build your own pasta bar if you want a fun catering option. read more

Some of best pasta I've had especially at a more fast food type place. Portions are generous. Well packaged! Dessert was yummy as well. Ordered on DoorDash. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Chicken Bacon Alfredo - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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When I mean I have been missing out too long, I mean really long. Sure I have heard about people raving about Farina, but finally got a chance to try it out last night. Fresh made pasta in a cozy no fuss setting is the best way to go. And that's not all they have make your own options, flatbreads and appetizers. I tried the Rasta Pasta, and Chicken Vodka flatbread. Huge portions, gluten free options and plenty of Garlic Bread to share. It's more self service so if you are good, it's the best read more

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Absolutely love this spot. Fresh pasta and "make your own" pasta bowls. I love their garlic bread too. They are also an amazing business and great people who do amazing things for veterans and the community. The inside is casual and cute and has seating available, or opt for take out. Love their gluten free pasta options as well! Great food and business. read more

Pasta was pretty good, nothing super special. I loved all the tomatoes in the sauce it was very hearty. It's honestly a decent portion of food too. read more

Center city quick pasta location. Nothing fancy. I ordered two pasta dishes to go and the bill was just under $40. I ordered two create your own pasta ( 1st with Rasta sauce, Pappardelle, and mild Italian sausage, the 2nd Meaty All Beef Ragu sauce, rigatoni, and meatballs ). I waited about 10 minutes for the food. Both pasta dishes were decent. When I got home both dishes were still hot and I did not need to reheat. read more

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All I have to say is WOW. You will be sorry you walked by this pasta bar. The bread bursts with flavor, is airy, buttery, crunchy, YUM. The pasta and sauces are cooked to perfection with flavors that will keep you coming back for another bite. The Parmesan shavings on top of my Alfredo was *chef's kiss*. The Cacio e Pepe was phenomenal. As for dessert, you can't go wrong 10/10. May be the best tiramisu I've ever had! The service was great and the staff were welcoming. Definitely stop by Farina, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Super good pasta - all homemade in the store. You can tailor your order with respect to every ingredient on the touch screen menu which is extremely well organized. I had the carbonara bowl which was excellent. The Caesar salad and chicken parmigiana were also great. But it's the freshness and quality of the pasta which distinguishes this place. Very reasonably priced. read more

10/10 recommend! The pasta was so fresh, the meatballs are so flavorful, and overall it truly was phenomenal. The man taking our order was friendly and brought the food to our table when it was ready. The restaurant was clean, great ambiance, and the menu was easy to read which I always appreciate. I can't wait to come back to Philly to have it again! read more

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I ordered the Philly Alfredo with rigatoni to go and it was wonderful. It was made right away and came out piping hot. They make their pasta which results in nice soft noodles with a pleasant texture. The sauce was flavorful with lots of cheese. Portion size is decent. It isn't huge but also not tiny. Something to note is that there are more menu items posted on the self serve ordering screen than the menu board. They have flatbreads, focaccia, and other appetizers. Edit: We went bad the next day to get more and it was just as good if not better! This time we dined in plus added tomato and spinach (which I highly recommend.) read more

Farina Pasta Bar - South Philly Alfredo - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The girl at the register was super nice. It's a hole in a wall. The food for the price of 12 dollars was cheap but the food was amazing. The guy who then came to help was kind of a d***. But other than that if you're looking for a quick Italian pasta to go this is the place read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Bolognese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I placed my order for pick up and it was ready ahead of schedule. My chicken and shrimp salad was phenomenal, everything tasted so fresh and delightful. Also had the fried mozzarella as a treat, it did not disappoint. Staff was delightfully pleasant. There weren't any other customers at this time, so it was a perfect time to enjoy a delicious meal in peace. Everything was neat and clean. Would definitely recommend read more

Literally tastes homemade! Best service, nicest staff, and the food is BOMB and ready in minutes??? This is my new spot! Think Sbarro's but lots of flavor and care put into it. I will be back often!!! read more

Center City Location & easy to walk to. Customer Service is Nice & they bring the food out to you. Food was tasty & steaming hot made to order. Give them a try read more

Absolutely terrible, will not return and will never recommend. I came here on a Friday evening for a take out. It wasn't busy. There was a just a tablet with guests finishing up their dinner. I get to the counter only to find an employee too busy with their phone to even acknowledge or greet me. Fortunately there was an ordering kiosk where I could see what's in each dish on the menu. After I placed my order, a ticket order is printed, and the said employee that was busy with their phone snagged up the ticket and said it would take about 10mins for the order. I ordered a bolognese and garlic bread. From the older photos on here, it seems like their quality dropped a lot. I received garlic bread that was so burnt you cannot even taste any garlic on it (so that was $2.50 down the drain). The bolognese was just alright and in fact a little too overdone/soft. Overall, you'd get better service and dish at an Olive Garden (and this is coming from someone who's only tried food catered from Olive Garden). read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Bolognese and garlic bread (burnt) - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great food and service. Very casual! I made a reservation and the staff must've cracked up. Not necessary.

Best pasta I've had in the longest time !!! So glad to have stumbled upon this gem of a space, went there based on Yelp reviews alone. Ordered pistachios pesto pasta and signature alfredo pasta without chicken/pork. Delicious is an understatement- rich, creamy, flavorful and freshly made pasta. My husband and I are fans, will definitely be going back to try their other sauces. Service was quick, we ordered take out and happily finished them in the car !! read more

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Okay I didn't like the penne vodka (extra large fettuccine) or the south Philly Alfredo rigatoni It was okay. It tasted alright. Overall just kind of boring. It's not BAD. I mean people will like it. However, I don't because I've had better. Won't get it again. read more

This is such a neat concept! I'm no stranger to the fancier Italian places in the city, but sometimes it's nice to get something between fast chains and a $30 plate of pasta. I like the convenient location, and the interior is slightly upscale casual--it gives big BurgerFi vibes. Between my boyfriend and I, we ordered the Philly Alfredo and Vodka Sauce, with either pappardelle or rigatoni. There was a slip up so our noodles got switched, but it wasn't a big deal since the sauce and add-ons were nice. Overall, I think it was nice and especially for the pricepoint! There's definitely some growing pains since the time between order and getting the food was a bit long, but I think as they get their footing and the pandemic gets to be less of an issue, they'll be a force to be reckoned! My only other minor critique is the add ons (specifically the chicken) were just okay. I would have liked some interesting seasoning or a nice grill on the meat, but my boyfriend enjoyed his sausage so there are definitely good things going here. I can't wait to see this place grow! read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Pappardelle with vodka sauce and chicken - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Review's based on the GF pasta. I had the bolognese which was pretty similar to something I'd make at home. All things considered, I found Farina quite costly. Kudos for the easy ordering, friendly staff, GF labeling and speed of service. I'll definitely be back, but it will be situational given the lack of value. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Marinara with meatballs + mushroom. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Tried them at the Philly Food Festival. The bacon carbonara was super good. It was hot and they made of fresh. I get seconds. Worth a visit to the restaurant. read more

I love the name Farina Pasta & Noodle, as I'm a big fan of Farina from the Little Rascals. I grabbed takeout from Farina for lunch. I ordered their version of spaghetti & meatballs. I saw that the meatballs are a combination of beef and chicken, which is not a normal Italian meatball, so I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised at how juicy and delicious that meatball was. It's right up there with the best meatballs at any Italian restaurant. The pasta is actually Bucatini - Spaghetti with A Hole in The Middle. It was well cooked and the marinara sauce is good, but it's that meatball that is the star. I was wishing I had more than just 3 small ones. The meal comes with a piece of toasted garlic bread as well, which always pairs well with pasta. I will definitely be back to try other pasta dishes with those meatballs. read more

Farina Pasta Bar - Bucatini with meatballs - Pasta Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got the pappardelle with vodka sauce and sautéed mushrooms. A little pricy but will definitely take the vodka sauce and pistachio pesto sauce to make at home in the future. read more