Farina

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1. Dineshalingam Kumaralingam ★★★★☆

   Starters are a bit average. The 'Padella Isabella' was awesome though. Average atmosphere with good service.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Ani ★★★★★

   An unplanned visit that turned into one of the best dining experiences I have had in Auckland. We were lucky to get a table at Farina, and every dish exceeded expectations. The meatballs were simply the best I have ever tasted - perfectly textured with a hint of crunch from a few nuts and packed with flavour. I only wish I had captured a photo of that perfect cross-section! Even the mocktail was crafted with precision and balance. To finish, the cannoli was exceptional - creamy, rich, and just the right level of sweetness. A truly delightful experience from start to finish. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes!

   almost 5 months ago
3. CLAUDIA TERZI ★★★★★

   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (If I could, I’d give 20 stars!) We came here for dinner and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The wine was excellent, but what really stood out was the incredible service. I wish I remembered the name of the gentleman who looked after us: he was outstanding. He explained the menu with such honesty, knowledge, and enthusiasm, and it was clear he had a deep understanding of both the dishes and the restaurant itself. We were unsure what to order because everything looked so good and we couldnt decide as we wanted to try everything. he guided us perfectly, giving thoughtful recommendations and going above and beyond to make sure we chose what suited us best. Even though the restaurant was full, he was attentive, quick, and genuinely warm smiling the whole time and clearly enjoying what he does. It’s rare to find service like that these days. The food was just as impressive. We had a meat dish (piatto con carne) that was one of the best mains I’ve ever had in Auckland, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The linguine pasta was also delicious. But the star for me was the olive ascolane: even better than the ones I’ve had in Italy. For dessert, the cannoli was outstanding, the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable meal. Even when it came time to pay, the staff were friendly, accommodating, and made us feel welcome right up until the very end. We truly enjoyed every moment of our experience here and will definitely be back. Highly, highly recommended!

   almost 6 months ago

1. Ni ★★★★☆

   The restaurant was very busy and loud. The dinning area is quite tight. The staff who served our table wasn’t very friendly and professional. He can’t recommend us any dishes and when we showed him the dish photos on the google he kept saying “I don’t know what is that.” When we seek staff for help and when we saw him he also avoided eye contact with us and walked away without showing interest to help us. Only the manager was able to look after us and every table was all under his control. He’s very friendly and professional. If possible the staffs definitely needs more training by him. Food wise the pizza was amazingly delicious! The veal we ordered was dry and too sweet. You needs book a table online.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Minh D ★★★★★

   My partner went with her colleagues initially and since then has been saying all good things about the restaurant so she brought me here. 10/10, service was excellent, attentive, food was fast, fresh and delish and cocktails were tasty also. We loved every single dish, will be back to try more :)

   almost 7 months ago
3. Destiny Edwards ★★★★☆

   This is a nice Italian place tucked away on the corner of Ponsonby Road. The atmosphere is a busy but intimate and intentionally decorated space. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, the food was very good.

   almost 2 years ago

1. CJ Larin ★★★★★

   First time trying for dinner on a Friday night- simple meal of pizza, drinks and dessert. Had the Vesuvio and it was so simple but the most delicious Italian pizza I’ve tried in New Zealand! The base was thin and light but wasn’t falling apart. I loved that you could fold the slices and the toppings remained. The crust wasn’t doughy as it was also light and the perfect crisp. I was persuaded by the most cheerful staff who was taking care of our table the whole time, to try their espresso martini and I was so glad I did! Espresso martinis are so good when made right but could be so terrible and I have to say, out of many espresso martinis I have tried in akl restaurants, here has been the best! The amount of foam at the top and the creaminess it added, the taste of the coffee bean smelt and tasted delicious with the perfect amount and mix of martini. THE DESSERT. Oh my. We actually tried their tiramisu dessert on Uber eats first and my partner and I fell in love with it but hadn’t tried anything else. I’m extremely lactose but I inhaled a lot of lactose pills just so I could indulge in their tiramisu and fondente al cioccolato. Chefs kiss! Can’t wait to explore the rest of the menu! I also enjoyed the atmosphere and the interior design looked so fun. Small space but utilised very well. I thought they made very well good use of table and bar spacing and was able to fit a lot in but it didn’t feel crowded. Nice place for families and date night!

   almost 2 years ago
2. Ray C ★★★★★

   One of the best places for Italian in Auckland. Classic rustic Italian food, beautiful flavours, great Italian wine selection. There's so many things to enjoy about Farina's - the attentive staff, delicious food and comfortable atmosphere. We loved the flounder, clam linguine and crab ravioli. Update - went to Farina last night. The fish stew was superb. So much flavour and copious ammounts of snapper, octopus, prawns and tuatua (clams). My friend had the Beef Lasagna which he loved. Finished with the delicious classic Italian dessert Tiramisu. Another night of exceptional food and service.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Luke Gray ★★★★★

   Wow! Wow! Wow! It's doesn't get more authentic than Farina if you're in the mood for some southern Italian food. Fresh and thoughtful ingredients. I can not fault anything on their menu. They have a great wine selection of local and Italian imports of key varieties that will keep your pallet suitably entertained. Staff of friendly and the overall vibe is great.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Miranda Schuster ★★★★★

   Finally got to dine at Farinas. First off the team are so efficient, friendly and the food is Devine! A taste of Southern Italy. We had so much food, wine, beer the works with the family. The Home made pasta - duck tortellini is amazing! Thank you, we will be back to try the rest of the menu.

   almost 2 years ago

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