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Farina
Authentic Italian cuisine in a rustic-elegant setting, where every dish tells a story.
4.2(5 reviews)
italian
$$$
Authentic Italian cuisine in a rustic-elegant setting, where every dish tells a story.
Farina is a premier Italian restaurant in Kansas City, offering an exquisite dining experience with a focus on authentic flavors and elegant presentation. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and seasonal ingredients, all crafted with passion and attention to detail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a night out, our warm atmosphere and attentive service ensure a memorable visit. Join us for a taste of Italy in the heart of Kansas City.
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Fresh, house-made pasta including gnocchi, ravioli, and tagliatelle with seasonal sauces.
Exquisite seafood options like grouper tartare, sea urchin tacos, and fresh oysters.
Starters such as smoked trout dip, Sardinian black rice, and artisanal bread with olives.
Curated wine list with selections to complement your meal, recommended by knowledgeable staff.
Perfect for birthdays or celebrations with group accommodations and personalized service.
Good decor, and good service, but the food is subpar for the price. The $18 Grouper Tartare had too much diced apple as fillers relative to the fish. You can see that in the picture. At this price for an appetizer I’d expect more fish if not all fish. The Black Rice recommended by the server was just fried rice with some calamari and herbs topping. The rice tasted like a good fried rice, and the calamari was great with a coat of light dressing too, but eating both together didn’t result in synergies. The sauce of the Gnocchi dish was very mild, to the point that I can only taste the mild sweetness of the gnocchi dumplings. I was hoping the cheese shavings would help, and they did, but there were just so few cheese shavings. In the end I tried to mop up the sauce with the table focaccia (minus the top crust because that did have salt on it), and sure enough the sauce really didn’t taste like anything. The rabbit meat in my opinion did not contribute to the dish that much, either, and can be swapped with a more common protein.
A group of friends went out to celebrate a birthday. We all enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere. Claudio was our server and did an excellent job explaining the food choices as well as helping us make decisions on our choices for dinner. 2 of us had the Farina Italian Salad and the short rib ravioli. One person's meal was not prepared as they liked it. Nancy one of the owner/chefs brought a replacement and they loved it. The desserts were 2 coconut cakes and the chocolate pecan tarts which everyone enjoyed.
We came here with very high expectations based on the reviews. I'll say this, it was underwhelming. Our server, Claudio, was awesome! He was attentive, very nice, and very helpful! For starters, we ordered the Sea urchin tacos, 2 different varieties of oysters, and the smoked trout dip. They also provided some bread, olives, and olive oil. The olives were delicious! If you love uni, these tacos were delicious; Crunchy and smooth, slightly bitter and sweet from the Uni. The oysters were fresh, sweet, briny and wonderful! The smoked trout dip was our favorite. It was Creamy and rich and the crackers were snappy and savory. For mains we ordered the braised beef short rib ravioli and the tagliatelle bolognese. This is where the underwhelming expectations come in. Both were good but definitely fell flat. The ravioli was better than the bolognese. We may come back but it won't be for the pasta. Overall, the place is classy but LOUD, the drinks are good, and depending on what you order, it's not always worth the price tag.
What an awesome experience! The Sardinian black ride was a surprisingly delightful starter, pleasant crunch with a kick! It was probably my favorite dish! We shared a few pastas and starters, and everything was incredible. The wine list was superb and everything we had was delicious. The service was so kind and fun as well. Highly recommend a visit.
Farina exceeded all expectations! The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. The rustic-elegant atmosphere added a warm and inviting touch, perfectly complementing the exquisite Italian dishes. Every bite was flavorful, beautifully presented, and a true delight. A top-notch dining experience in every way.
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