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Il Farro Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Il Farro Restaurant

4.6
4.6
202 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

202 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Renato was The Best waiter of all time! He understood our interests and gave us the time we needed to choose from the huge menu. The food was excellent, my Gamberoni Monterosso was perfect, a balance between the tiger shrimp, farro, lemon and fresh fennel. The rapini was a generous portion and cooked al dente! The bread was delicious and the gnocchi Al Sorrentina was tender and full of flavor! The Misto Pesce was reported to be delicious, too! The atmosphere and service were excellent and so welcoming! A perfect evening!

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  2. ScottS

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Wait staff was shorthanded but she did the best she could. The main course was delicious whereas the desert was from a box and gross.

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  3. NicoleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was incredible and the service was outstanding! We celebrated our wedding anniversary there and they made it so special!! We'll definitely be back and highly recommend.

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  4. Celie

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. I love the Gorgonzola and mushroom pasta. It would be great if they could address the noise level

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant with amazing food, drinks, and people!!

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  6. AlMartinez

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exception and service and foot! Stephano was truly a great waiter and person.

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  7. Sandyg

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Not the restaurant’s fault but parking was awful.

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  8. DDdiner

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ll Farro is a fantastic local restaurant with a family feel and delicious food! My favorites are the farro dishes but everything we have ordered here is delicious. Our server Richard is so funny and really took great care in providing excellent service. Highly recommend this terrific restaurant!

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  9. kyokokiwi

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly service and very good food!! Nothing to complain!! Thank you !!

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  10. CherylP

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous and fresh. We are annually repeat customers on several nights when we are in town. The staff is outstanding at every level.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The wild boar pappardelle was way too salty. Other dishes were fine. Friendly staff. A bit noisy for conversation but a happy place.

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  12. philm

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Got a reservation same day on Father’s Day and food and service were great

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  13. BaronA

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is fantastic. The service is quick, and the owners came by to say thank you and they were super nice! We were only in Newport for six nights and we ate 4 nights at our rental house and two nights here. 11 people voted, and everybody voted to return to Il Farro for a 2nd night instead of going to another restaurant. The place is fantastic. You won’t be disappointed. Baron

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  14. DDdiner

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we have ever ordered here is outstanding! The zucchini soup and farro dishes were delicious. The pizza Otolana was just ok as we didn’t realize it did not come with cheese so it was dry. No problem, they brought more the fresh sauce and made it yummy. Service is exceptional and they really treat you like family. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the best Italian restaurant in newport to eat at. it’s family owned and there family is the sweetest. i’m here every friday getting pasta & wine. everything is homemade and absolutely to die for. come here for your next birthday, night out, special event, there great for everything!!!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chef never disappoints! Amazing specials and the the wine and dessert make it an over the top experience! We will be back and hope to see you there!

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  17. BarbaraS

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Il Farro, and we really enjoyed our dinner and evening. Great homemade pastas and delicious salads, and our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable in helping us choose our meals. Didn't try the pizza but it looked great also. We will definitely be back!

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  18. PaulH

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, plus friendly and welcoming service. Gluten-friendly pasta options too.

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  19. USMC3048

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Good variety, good quality. Worthy of a stop in

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  20. rayl

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    It had been awhile since we were last there and I can truthfully say it was as good or better . I would highly recommend Il Farro !

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    The food was horrible , the server was very pushy and he thought he is mingling with the guests but he was keep interrupting our dinner for small talk!

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  22. JosephS

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    This is a mediocre Italian restaurant at best.... frozen lasagna placed in salamander. The plate was booming hot, sauce mild temprerature, and lasagna cold. Farro with cacio pepe was terrible. Vodka sauce was decent. Calamari was good.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend! My friends and I were craving Italian food and Il Farro did not disappoint! To start they give your bread with olive oil with chili flakes and garlic so yum! We ordered the Bruschetta & Caprese for an appetizer so yum!! For our entrees we ordered the Gnocchi Sorrentina and two fettuccine Alfredo's with chicken! Super duper yum!! We didn't realize how large the pasta portions were they are very generous portions

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  24. QuyntonS

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was delicious, server was good but he did forget my drink and still charged me for it. I did bring it up at the end but never saw an itemized receipt to see if it was taken off or not. Great set-up and overall would come back to.

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  25. JessGoBlue

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! And super accommodating for a big group.

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  26. TobyC

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed yet another excellent meat at Il Farro. Good wine and cocktails, great food and excellent service.

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  27. MichaelP

    New York Area

    220 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    220 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent and creative menu Lots to choose from and lots of delicious options. Service was quick and a great place for large groups

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing birthday dinner where they accionadles more people than I had reserved for and killed it!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spent my birthday there, 10/10 experience! The stuff was super friendly, the food was amazing, loved it, thank you guys!

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  30. PennyF

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, wine, and food!

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  31. Jemery

    Orange County

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We had a 6:45 reservation yet arrived early to walk out on the pier and watch the sunset. Obviously we were quite early and Karen graciously seated us immediately. She was also a very attentive wait person! Appetizer of burrata with arugula was excellent as was the cesaer salad. The pasta with mushroom in a gargonzola cream sauce was delicious. The gnocchi was 'so-so' but then it is one of the more difficult dishes to get right. We'll be back and hope that Karen will be our server again!

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  32. DDdiner

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food & service are ALWAYS fantastic! Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  33. LidoBob218

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our go-to local Italian ristorante with great food and staff. Hot tip: Order one of the amazing deserts as an appetizer so you'll be sure not to miss out! Steps away from the Newport Pier for an after-dinner stroll.

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  34. TimW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food is fine. It’s not amazing but it’s not bad. Despite there only being 3 other tables seated it took an hour for our pasta dishes to come out. Our server also seemed to be working the bar and operationally this place just seems to not be that efficient. Honestly, if the food came out on time and the staff didn’t seem so hurried this place would get an extra 1/2 to full star.

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  35. JenniferK

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming to Il Farro for a couple of decades. It is a family favorite! Every dish is consistently good.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente comida, excelente atención

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  37. DDdiner

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a few years since we have eaten here but it was just as good as we remember. They have done a nice job remodeling (although it still gets a bit noisy with the acoustics) but the food and service are excellent. The pumpkin soup, farro w/veggies and halibut were all very tasty. I highly recommend Ill Farro!

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  38. SusanW

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Holiday lunch

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Staff went above and beyond. Our waiter was very nice and the Owner very accommodating

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Not original Italian food

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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 4.6 stars by 202 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 2 times 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
  • 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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