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Il Farro Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA

Il Farro Restaurant

4.6
4.6
249 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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 249 people are saying

Il Farro Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Farro Restaurant is celebrated for its "amazing food and experience," offering "authentic Italian" cuisine with "fresh pasta" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "wonderful" staff and the "family-owned" atmosphere that "transports you to Italy." It's a "neighborhood gem" with "delicious" dishes and a "fabulous chef."

249 Reviews
  1. Dennis

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Reasonably priced. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  2. graham

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    food good, service great very nice family ristorante

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  3. Louis VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited El Faro for the first time, but definitely not the last time. The excellent quality of the food was exceeded only by the wonderful service provided by John Carlo. This is a delightful family owned restaurant with a warm and welcoming environment. It is a true gem.  if you are looking for really good Italian food, beautifully presented, at reasonable prices you’ll be more than satisfied at Il Farro.

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  4. Mary

    Orange County4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Do NOT eat here!! While we, unfortunately, completely wasted our time and money, we are hoping this review will save others from wasting their time and money. This alleged “restaurant” stunk! The food stunk. It was completely overpriced. We feel totally taken advantage of, ripped off! This was the ultimate example of a tourist trap. The only reason this place gets any customers is its location. My husband and I had identical reactions. We will NEVER return. We feel we shouldn’t have to pay for this terrible meal, let alone the ridiculous amount of the bill. We would give this place 0/zero stars if it was an option. You’ve been warned: Do NOT go to Il Farro EVER!

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  5. Sherrie

    Los Angeles61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Our servers were conscientious. We had a large table although there were just two of us. I had the short rib ravioli in vodka sauce and it really was great. It is a small, family owned restaurant that has continued to be wonderful over the years.

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  6. Kristie

    Orange County23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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  7. Katie

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. TIffany

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    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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  9. Irina VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Terri

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    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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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 249 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 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
  • 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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