Farina

Loved the whole experience of dining here, the service was phenomenal. It was very packed and I was hoping to seat in the more intimate quiet section but also loved the energy of the place on a Thursday night. We got a bunch of things, there was the Thursday spaghetti special and it was a huge plate that was enough for 2 people, the noodles were good but I didn’t care for the sauce. The meatballs were delicious but the short rib didn’t really pair well with the marinara. I also got the 12oz wood grilled ribeye and while it was cooked to perfection and seasoned very well, about a third of it was fat so couldn’t really eat. Also, definitely try some oysters, our server recommended the east coast ones for their milder, less fishy flavour and it was amazingly fresh and the accompaniments paired perfectly. Don’t skip the dessert either as they have a pastry chef on deck. I thought the chocolate hazelnut tiramisu was off the charts, it was so rich and decadent and just smacked you in the face with coffee and chocolate. My husband loved the apple cider cake, it was fresh and the salted cream and pomegranates added a complex note to it.

What can I say, the food is outstanding and Sarah our server was super polite/pleasant, explained the dishes perfectly, and was very efficient at her job. The only addition that could have made the experience an overall 10 (9½ score) would have been more festive lighting inside the dining area. It's Christmas people. Put the lights out! Other than that, terrific. Will be returning for sure.

There is a group of us that are in a super club. This was everyone’s first time here. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. I had the Burrata with caviar and the Bolognese. Both were so delicious. The restaurant is a little pricey but I have to say it was worth it if you enjoy Italian or seafood. The restaurant was busy but it wasn’t over crowded. It was a very comfortable business casual place. The service was excellent. I would recommend that you try Farina.

Nice place for fine dining with seafood. We went for a work dinner where we had 7 people. Everyone ordered a bunch of small plates and appetizers to share. The problem is you better like clams, shrimp, octopus, rabbit, calamari, tuna tar tar, etc. There was very little I could enjoy that had chicken, beef, or cheese type dish. I opted for a local salad and chicken piccata, but no appetizer. I was hoping for some pasta but none of the dishes were anything I would eat. Don't get me wrong the food was good according to others just be prepared your people really should like specialty meats or it is kind of a waste. We met Chef Michael Smith which was a very nice touch. I only took a couple of pictures of my salad and dessert but the table was full of all the stuff I mentioned previously.

Michael and Nancy have created a place that makes you feel like you’re surrounded by family and friends. Many on their team have been with them for years and they all are invested in ensuring the Farina experience includes high quality and creative food and drink, a cool, ‘out of town’ kinda vibe, and friendly, fun, attentive service. Farina is a gem and should absolutely be included in your KC fun-dining rotation (although I regret that this review might possibly make it more difficult for us to secure reservations in the future!).

We celebrated a friend's birthday here at the Oyster bar. We ordered a variety of oysters, duck meatballs, smoked salmon dip, prosciutto plate, and their clam toast. Everything was very delicious. Complimentary bread with their olives and fresh dipping oil was wonderful as well for the starter. Our drinks were great as well ! Our server was fantastic as well ! She checked on us often with our drinks and food orders. Couldn't have had a better evening celebrating with our friends ! This is one of our favorite places for happy hour and dinner ! Thank you to everyone !