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Il Farro Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Il Farro Restaurant

4.7
4.7
244 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Authentic Italian dishes focused on taste and quality, accompanied by the freshest signature cocktails and wine. Enjoy a romantic walk on the beach, watching the sunset, followed by a delicious casual meal at Il Farro, named for the hearty and delicious whole grain, farro. We import ours directly from Italy, where it is farmed organically, low carb, low gluten, high in fiber and, best of all, tastes AMAZING!
We also feature fabulous seafood dishes , like linguine del Pescatore , fresh halibut, salmon, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and more. Other dishes include steak, veal chicken, Finish your meal with one of our homemade desserts from tiramisu and gelato.
Established in 1993 Il Farro Restaurant sits in the heart of the Newport Beach Peninsula, right by the Newport Pier. Its cozy Italian atmosphere and its family-oriented service give our customers one of the best Italian experiences in all Orange County.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 723-5711
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Domenico Maurici
  • Catering
    IL FARRO CATERING SERVICE YOUR NEXT AFFAIR MAKE IT ITALIAN WE WILL DESIGN A MENU FOR ANY OF LIFE"S IMPORTANT CELEBRATIONS, WHETHER IT BE A SMALL INTIMATE GATHERING IN YOUR HOME OR A LARGE FORMAL AFFAIR IN A BANQUET HALL. WWW.IL FARRO.COM
  • Private party facilities
    ANY PRIVATE EVENT UP TO 70 PERSONS BIRTHDAYS , ANNIVERSARY , WEDDINGS , OR ANY LIFE CELEBRATION YOU MAY HAVE
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    NEWPORT BLVD & BALBOA & 21ST ST BY THE NEWPORT PIER
  • Parking details
    PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT AND ALL OVER THE NEWPORT PIER PARKING BEACH
  • Public transit
    YES ON BALBOA BLVD
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Farro Restaurant is a delightful Italian gem near Newport Beach, offering "authentic Italian" cuisine crafted from homemade ingredients. Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like lobster ravioli and short rib tortellini. The staff is "very attentive" and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for celebrations!

244 Reviews
  1. Kristie

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great love the food! We come every year! Cannot wait for next time!

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  2. Katie

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dependably lovely. Absolutely perfect on a Thursday night!

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  3. TIffany

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great! He gave us his inputs when we asked for opinions and was also funny. All of the food was delicious

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  4. Irina

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service Very authentic delish food we had farro risotto primavera and Bronzino w delish capers sauce just like it’s supposed to be served I felt I was transported to Italy Great Italian vino went well w it and home made bread w garlic olive oil Don’t forget to say hello to the owner Very friendly and a must return place on my journey

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  5. Terri

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good. Our server was very efficient and worked hard. My only complaint was the lighting. A bit bright and I asked for them to turn it down twice in which they did do.

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  6. Vincent

    Orange County

    150 reviews

    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very casual to the point that I was questioning the decision to dine there. That changed quickly because of the prompt service and delicious food. Great pizza and handmade pasta. We will be back..

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  7. Marjorie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Farro dishes here. The dessert selection was excellent as well!

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  8. Sheri

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Love the service, the food and the atmosphere!

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  9. Jillian

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was the most authentic Italian I had in awhile with their homemade lobster ravioli and sauces they have for their other dishes. Pizza was fantastic as well . Service was friendly as well.

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  10. DocJ

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A small restaurant which was relatively empty. Suited us fine since we had the attention of the owner and waiter. They made excellent recommendations. We had several courses. Bruschetta was excellent as was the Caesar salad. Veal piccata was excellent and the papparadelle with meatballs was good. We would definitely return.

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FAQs

Il Farro Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Il Farro Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 723-5711.

Il Farro Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Farro Restaurant

111 21st Place, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NEWPORT BLVD & BALBOA & 21ST ST BY THE NEWPORT PIER
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT AND ALL OVER THE NEWPORT PIER PARKING BEACH
  • Public transit
    YES ON BALBOA BLVD
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Domenico Maurici
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 723-5711
  • Catering
    IL FARRO CATERING SERVICE YOUR NEXT AFFAIR MAKE IT ITALIAN WE WILL DESIGN A MENU FOR ANY OF LIFE"S IMPORTANT CELEBRATIONS, WHETHER IT BE A SMALL INTIMATE GATHERING IN YOUR HOME OR A LARGE FORMAL AFFAIR IN A BANQUET HALL. WWW.IL FARRO.COM
  • Private party facilities
    ANY PRIVATE EVENT UP TO 70 PERSONS BIRTHDAYS , ANNIVERSARY , WEDDINGS , OR ANY LIFE CELEBRATION YOU MAY HAVE
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