Di Farina Restaurant

Italian restaurant · Pompano Beach

Di Farina Restaurant

Italian restaurant · Pompano Beach

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1915 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

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Fresh pasta, steak, seafood, and wine with attentive service  

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1915 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Get directions

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1915 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Get directions

+1 954 953 6771
difarinapasta.com
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A modern trattoria and pasta shop making dozens of shapes in-house, Di Farina wins fans for silky pappardelle, seafood linguine, and approachable prices. Featured by the New Pelican and packed with locals, it’s a smart bet for fresh Italian.

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Mindy Corporon

Google
We’ve eaten here twice and experienced excellent service, wine and atmosphere! Their food is incredible. They are not a fast food restaurant. With carefully selected ingredients and thoughtful recipes we were more than pleased from the appetizers to our deserts. Our second time here the restaurant was quite full. We were a party of 5 with a reservation. We were there for 2 hours and enjoyed our time! Our cost was higher than normal with the alcohol and deserts.

Aliza Brown

Google
6/5 stars. Hands down some of the best Italian food I’ve had. Fresh, homemade noodles. We started off with the waygu meatballs which were a strong start to dinner. I had the fettuccine puttanesca which had a strong, salty and sweet flavor blending capers and olives in a rich tomato sauce. We also split the waygu steak Milanese which was amazing. The breading was light and crispy. We had a feast here where everything was delicious. You can’t go wrong with any dish. Parking is limited and you may have to street park and walk a little bit. But it’s worth it. I guarantee it. We walked in on a Saturday night and grabbed a table. It was quite busy inside so they do recommend reservations.

Shakiyla Maxwell

Google
The space is very welcoming nothing too crazy decor lightweight. Service was very attentive staff with friendly helpful with selecting dishes and pretty honest about the food that was being served. It was recommended to try the artichoke ravioli and Bolognese pasta. Complementary bread and butter was served. I must say the butter was very hard in terms of adding it adding it to the bread which made it difficult to spread and so I don’t know if maybe future reference they can possibly have the butter sitting out at a more room temperature just because the bread that was served was almost like frozen. As far as appetizers, the heirloom tomato that needed some salt, the tumuca was deliciously phenomenal, the oil was very light. I would’ve loved a little bit more pine and basil. Regarding the Bolognese pasta and the ravioli five out of five. I loved the artichoke ravioli if you’re into Mediterranean. It’s filling white sauce. Amazing! Regarding the Bolognese pasta, I did feel like a lot a little bit of flavor. But that could just be a personal preference that I have, but I definitely feel like it locks a little bit of flavor. We did have to pound some cheese and salt on it to get the flavor pallet we desired.

Caleb Goetz

Google
This was the best italian I have ever had. Pasta was fresh. Great ingredients. The staff was so nice. Waiter made recommendations which were all great. Too bad we can't take them home with us.

Tom Moran

Google
Have been here multiple times and will keep coming back! Marcello and team aren’t pumping out pasta dish after pasta dish for the restaurant - they are cooking for YOU. Thank you for the food, stories, recommendations and experiences - we will be back many times! Tip - definitely ask for the specials, and ask Marcello for a wine recommendation!

Adam Hecht

Google
My wife and I have been here multiple times, and we love it. Attentive, knowledgeable and courteous staff. Fantastic food and drink and that's hardly doing it justice. Absolutely love the incorporation of seafood, great fresh quality. Great wine selection, not that we're connoisseurs. Plenty of seating yet still a low volume setting. Hate to be so short but it's just nothing short of fantastic. We haven't yet experienced the shopping/grocery part of the store but just based on what we've seen on first glance it all looks authentic. Definitely recommend!

Great White SHARK

Google
Needed a little pasta tonight, so we picked Di Farina restaurant to fill our needs. We had been here once a very long time ago when they first opened and thought it was a great place for fresh pasta, so we gave it another try. From the minute we walked in until we left, the service was great. The waiter was very nice and knew the menu well. He was very attentive to our needs. We had a nice eggplant stack appetizer that was delicious and light as air. Then we each had a very nice entree and a couple of drinks and a cappuccino for desert. When the bill arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by how reasonable it was. Very nice place with a large menu. Someplace you can bring friends or the whole family. Give it a try, you'll like it!

Ann Marie

Google
This is our favorite restaurants in the Pompano Beach, Lauderdale By The Sea area. When you drive up, you may wonder as it is very nondescript and on a busy street. Once inside, all thoughts of nondescript will vanish The pasta is consistently interesting and well prepared. The staff is well versed on the menu and very attentive. One of my favorites is the short rib stuffed ravioli with mushroom cream sauce. The meatballs are also outstanding. We see many couples dining there, but also families with teens and tweens. We definitely recommend!
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Juliana B.

Yelp
Di Farina - A True Hidden Gem! Visited Di Farina for a company dinner tonight, and I am so glad I did! This is one of those hidden gems you almost don't want to share, just so there's always a table waiting for you. We started with a spread of appetizers: grilled octopus, garlic shrimp, fried burrata with arugula, and perfectly layered potatoes topped with braised short rib and fonduta. Every single dish was incredible--I honestly can't pick a favorite, though the short ribs stole my heart. For mains, I had the osso buco with pappardelle (their pastas are all freshly made in-house, and you can taste the difference). Our table also enjoyed the branzino, which was deboned tableside, the massive squid ink seafood linguini (so loaded with seafood you could barely see the pasta), and a rich, creamy carbonara that was perfectly balanced. Desserts were the perfect finale: tiramisu, cheesecake, and a refreshing lemon sorbetto, each as good as the last. The service was flawless, and the entire staff is Italian, adding to the authentic charm of the experience. Di Farina has officially become my new go-to spot for Italian nights. 10/10 on food, service, and atmosphere--can't wait to return!
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Jenny M.

Yelp
The service was very good. Our server was friendly and happy and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was VERY clean including that bathrooms. We had a shrimp app which had amazing flavor and was cooked to perfection. My husband wanted chicken parm which wasn't on the menu but they made it for him anyways- he said it was okay. I had the spicy spaghetti with meatballs and it was yummy. The spaghetti was home made fresh. They also have an attached market where they sell pastas and sauce and meat.
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Robert B.

Yelp
What a pleasant and courteous staff. The clams were perfect and wine dejection on point. I love the ambiance, elegant and comfort at the same time. I'll be back Rob
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Carol K.

Yelp
Is this a pasta shop? A restaurant? Well it tuns out it is both! This unassuming place on Atlantic is home to some really good Italian food and excellent service. You park in the back and enter along the bar. The intimate seating area faces the street. On this night I was late in joining some of my friends so I ordered simply, spaghetti carbonara which is always my Italian "go to". Combined with a lovely Cabernet, my dinner was like eating in a small trattoria in Italy. I like that they give you a choice of handmade pasta and toppings to choose from. We also got some complimentary cannolis which made me smile. Oh, and if you want some pasta to take home? Go to their attached shop and pick it up. Your restaurant receipt will give you 10% off if you use it within 7 days. Di Farina is that place that you need to add to your regular rotation of restaurants. It's just that unique of a place!
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Emmily S.

Yelp
Truly beautiful place, it was such a nicely decorated place, makes a great location for date night or celebrations. The specials were great and they had quite a lot of variety. The short rib special for the appetizer was delicious, wouldn't change a thing! The NY strip steak with the risotto was another special we ordered. The risotto was perfect, the steak was cooked a bit more than our requested temperature and could have used a bit more seasoning. The Branzino special was great and it came with home made spaghetti which was the real star of the dish. Our waiter, Yoshi, was attentive and made the night wonderful!
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Rebecca M.

Yelp
I am typically not someone who ever likes ravioli -- but Di Farina has single-handedly changed that! The handmade pasta here is uniformly incredible and the ravioli is included. I'm used to ravioli often being thick, chewy, and filled with very little of what the actual filling is supposed to be. This is so different (in the best way). The pasta is thin and delicate and it's all about the filling which has no filler -- whether short rib, crab or wild mushroom (which three of us respectively ordered), the fillings are generous and so flavorful with no mix-ins, just delicious meat, seafood or veggie. My crab -- in a squid ink pasta with vodka sauce -- was so sweet and delectable I was sad once it was gone! Ravioli aside the rest of the food we had was standout as well, including the seafood linguini special (with so much shrimp, clams, mussels and lobster tail, all cooked perfectly) and the veal porterhouse special (incredibly moist and rich). On top of all that the space is lovely -- airy and spacious with ample parking in the back, plus an awesome specialty shop where the fresh pastas, sauces and meats are sold -- and service was unpretentious and thoughtful. Di Farina immediately became one of our top picks in the greater Palm Beach County area -- can't wait to come back!
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Cassidy D.

Yelp
This place is great. Pasta being homemade is such a game changer and it was absolutely delicious. The waiter recommended a good wine pairing with our meals. And they had a ton of specials. You will definitely have a great Italian meal if you come here. We did have to wait a bit for our food to come out but it was worth the wait honestly. Can't even be mad about it.
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Hillary W.

Yelp
Wonderful dinner! I had heard about this restaurant from several friends who love the homemade pasta so I decided to try it for myself. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the building was a very plain building with a small parking lot in the back. We had early reservations so it was no problem. From the back, there are two entrances - one for the restaurant and one for the meat market. We started with the restaurant. Upon walking in, we were greeted by a lovely woman who seated us and was also our server. I didn't catch her name but she did everything she could to make our evening wonderful - including asking the chef to make a dish of items that I wanted but that combination wasn't on the menu! We started with drinks and appetizers - we had the figs wrapped in bacon and the meatballs. Delicious. My entree was a concoction of linguini, clams and muscles with a spicy red sauce - you won't find that on the menu but I loved it. One friend had the salmon which looked delicious (large portion) and the other friend had the gnocchi. Of course we had to have dessert - the mousse was delicious as was the cookie with some kind of chocolate cream inside and the pistachio ice cream. After eating, we went to the other side of the building to the store and meat market. They have some wonderful things to purchase and take home. Pastas, cheeses, meats, seasonings, etc. Tonight, the attendant was serving samples of cheese - my friend tried it and loved it so she was given a block to take home for free! Wow -- - take home gifts :) The menu has lots of wonderful items - I'll be back to try some more! My only criticism is that the tables were a little small - - maybe even too close together. It felt cramped and we even had to move our chairs a time or two to let people in or out of their table.

Angela B.

Yelp
We went to dinner for my sons 9th birthday. He's a pasta lover but usually sticks to butter, salt and pepper. This time he and his younger brother wanted lasagna. Allison, our waitress went over the specials and the birthday boy said the short rib ravioli with mushroom sauce sounded good. So we ordered that along with the beef lasagna for our two boys to share. My husband had the braised short rib pappardella as well as the prosciutto, mozzarella ravioli and I had the chicken picatta. I was so surprised at how much my boys ate. When the short rib ravioli with mushroom sauce came out, my youngest was not interested (I think he expected a red sauce) however we made him try it and he loved it. All our dishes were clean, we did not have e left overs. Allison was great, she was patient since we couldn't decide what we wanted right away. Everything sounded great. Food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this spot. Oh yes and my chicken picatta was so good, I ate everything. I didn't leave a caper behind.
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Zulay C.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious, we live in the area and always bring guests along with us. Everytime we go, the service is excellent, the food is delicious and the wine selection is amazing. We love to go and highly recommend. Most of all, we love that certain dishes can be adjusted with recommendations from the staff. The Crab ravioli has become a new favorite of mine, it is creamy & rich.
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Loretta C.

Yelp
Fantastic selection of meats including Spain rabbit, tomahawk steaks, ground lamb, ossobuco, veal, etc. They make the best fresh pastas even pasta with squid ink or red pepper pasta. Their pastas make all the difference in a great Italian dinner. They run a restaurant onsite as well. Check them out!
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Nicole V.

Yelp
the service was excellent, everyone was so nice and welcoming. Our server was so helpful! the food was delicious. 10/10 recommend
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Shannon G.

Yelp
Local and hidden gem - right on Atlantic Blvd! I can't tell you the number of times I have driven past Di Farina Pasta, (I'll give you a hint, 3 times a day since they've opened) and I am even more sad for myself at how long I have been missing out. The restaurant is unassuming - sitting right on Atlantic Blvd a block west of Federal Highway. A valet is out front ($7 at time of posting) which is perfect as the location doesn't have a traditional parking lot entrance. (There may be additional parking options, but we chose to valet). The restaurant is quaint, with 20-30 tables total and a handful of bar seating. It reminds me somewhat of restaurants in NY (a large dining room by NY standards). The staff were all very welcoming and pleasant, with a lovely "buonasera" greeting as you walk in! We opted for an early dinner so basically had the entire staff to ourselves for most of our meal. We started with the Grilled Octopus and the Salmon Carpaccio special. The grilled octopus was topped with a delicious herby sauce and set upon crispy potatoes. The octopus was deliciously tender and lightly charred, spectacular. The salmon carpaccio was 2 day marinated with beet and lemon. A delicious and light start to our meal; refreshing and surprising! We chose the lamb shank special and the Asiago truffle gnocchi as our entrees. The lamb shank was braised and semi-reminiscent of a Sunday roast (flavor wise) and incredibly fall off the bone succulent. The parppadelle soaked up the delicious sauce/juices making it the perfect side. This is a home run and something I hope they have when I come again! The gnocchi... oh baby the gnocchi. Soft, melt in your mouth pillows of ricotta goodness, bathing in the most light Asiago sauce that packed a kick of truffle. Not over-powering, but a perfect balance. Somehow, we managed some room for dessert and went with the cannolis and an espresso for myself! I love a good cannoli and let me tell you.. these were good. The shell was crisp and delicate and the filling was such a balance of not too "cheesy" and not too sweet. A balance most cannolis can only dream of. Seriously, THIS is what a cannoli should be. Take notes people. After dinner and dessert we wandered over to the meat shop which is stocked full of meats, groceries, and a full fresh (make at home) pasta bar! A must shop for prime meats! Overall, a reservation at Di Farina is bound to impress. The quaint and cost atmosphere and the absolutely delicious menu options make this restaurant a true star of South Florida dining options!
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Jane B.

Yelp
With so many Italian options, one might wonder how I can give this 5 stars. Easy - the food and service was impeccable. We had wonderful Italian wine pairings suggested by the GM that were not over top in price. I enjoyed every bite of the homemade ravioli and vodka sauce (spicy as requested). At our table everyone raved about their pasta and sauce choices. It was so good you will ask for extra bread to sop up any not clinging to your pasta of choice. I will be back to try the meat and grill. For me, I try your pasta first and then we move on. ENJOY!
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Tracey S.

Yelp
The food was good, the chicken was slightly overcooked but tasty, the burrata was excellent and the eggplant parmesan was delicious, the service for part of our party came late but overall solid place to dine.

Ricky D.

Yelp
I want to like Di Farina because it just seems like it has so much potential but it's the type of restaurant that sets you up for a great experience but ends up being disappointing. Perhaps its appeal is the adjacent small market or that they make the pasta in house or its simple but nice dining room. What I did like was the waiter's wine selections and the service but as in a previous visit I found much of the food to be underwhelming and while nothing was terrible nothing was memorable. A Braised Beef with Pappardelle had a dull sauce, Pumpkin Ravioli also was forgettable and flavor (of any kind) was missing and a pasta with seafood (mussels, shrimp, lobster) looked great but the seafood wasn't very good. Parking is free and easy.
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Christian P.

Yelp
Arrogant, Service was ok, food was ok in that price range. They want to be something they are not.
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Jay G.

Yelp
Very nice restaurant with creative menu and fresh pasta. The gnocchi was light and delicious. The mussels were plump in a red sauce that was delightful but normally with mussels it's should be a little spicier. The tuna app was nice but too much potato and little tuna.
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SB S.

Yelp
Our second time going. The first was ok but we wanted to give it another try because it's local, and we enjoyed the vibe so perhaps the food was just off the first time around Had the manager owned what happened last night, I wouldn't be writing this public review but in hopes that the owner of this restaurant reads these, I wanted to make him aware. We arrived at an early time when the restaurant was not yet packed. Salad and app came out in reasonable time but we found ourselves waiting really long for our dinner. When it finally arrived about an hour later, the medium rare steak we ordered was way over cooked that we sent it back. And then we dig into the pasta special while we waited and it literally consisted of dry linguine, zero sauce and cold clams and muscles. I couldn't even believe what they served us. We called back the waitress to please take it back and that we'd be leaving. She speaks to the manager who left her completely floundering. He didn't assist her. Didn't come over to our table to try to make it right or to apologize. Didn't go back into the kitchen to see what the issue was. He just didn't give a F. She took it off our bill and that was that. He wouldn't even look our way. Very unprofessional. Probably hasn't managed a restaurant before. Things happen. It's his job to alleviate bad experiences and try to remedy them best he can. He did zero of his job.
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Andrea U.

Yelp
Di Farina's was easy to find on busy Atlantic Ave with parking out back. The large restaurant had a big bar, posters of pasta & fresh moss on the walls. Rocco, our waiter was knowledgeable & on point. The extensive menu was tantalizing & today's specials were mouth watering. Warm rolls with blue cheese butter came out quickly. We started by sharing an antipasto & as an entree shared a meat lasagna. We ended our shared lunch with a delicious tiramisu. After lunch we went next door to purchase fresh pastas & meats.

Leonard S.

Yelp
Tosha was our server great guy . My wife and I sat at the Bar. We ordered the muscles and Grilled octopus Diablo. It was spicy but just the right amount of heat and taste. The order was good size and the octopus was grilled to perfection. The NY strip was as tender as I've had. Everything was 5star.
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Eliyaho N.

Yelp
Great food ! Our whiter(red headed ) was so nice and she took the time to explain the dishes and the daily specials. The owner of the place shook our hand and greet us when we walked in . We really enjoyed the food and we are definitely coming back !!
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Lawrence F.

Yelp
I've been passing by this local place for months and finally decided as a new california to try restaurant near me. This place is pleasantly decorated with nice white.Finishing simple tables, a simple bar.And what seems like a traditional Italian food?Personally I wouldn't know but i'm now finding out. The order amounts are nice and small.Not the typical American too much on your plate scenario so that you can sit back.Eat ask for dessert and still feel full but not bloated. I highly recommend that salmon is properly cooked.However, as a big guy, I probably could eat too.But the whole idea is not too.It's to come back. My guest's pasta sauce was very nice.It wasn't heavy.It was complimentary to the pasta and it's probably what I will order Next time when I go back. This place is just far enough away from the water so that there's not a regular amount of tourist that comes there. Most traffic seems local. They have a valley service when they are full and it's always a good opportunity to get what you want when you want with enough seating if you take the time to reserve a seat. I recommend this local restaurant for the food. The next I will review their meat cuts.
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Nicole T.

Yelp
If you're looking for delicious, fresh Italian cuisine Di Farina is the place. We started with the Grilled Octopus which was super tender and grilled to perfection. This is a great starter dish to share because it was also served with a nice compliment of roasted potatoes and sautéed kale. For the main course we ordered Black Seafood Linguine. This dish has so much flavor! The black ink linguini was topped with shrimp, mussels, a lobster tail, and served with a garlic, lobster sauce. Wow! This is a heavenly combination that any seafood lover would enjoy. We felt as if we were the only ones being taken care of because the staff was so attentive. Thank you to Marcello and staff for making our experience one we will remember!
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Philippe K.

Yelp
The food is excellent, all the pasta is made on the premises. Service is very good. The restaurant area is now double or more of the size of the original.
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Joseph S.

Yelp
Out of bounds pasta! Bring your wallet. It's pricey but you get your bang for your buck. We take our little one here and she can match any type of pasta with any sauce and protein. The service is 2nd to none. The atmosphere is soothing and elegant. Everything they make is all in-house. We had the short rib ravioli in a porcini sauce, Fiocchi and gnocchi bolognese. Highly recommend this place. On top of that it's walking distance to a brewery, a German bar and the best donut joint in SoFL.
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Marqus R.

Yelp
Stopped by Di Farina Pasta for lunch. I was given a warm greeting upon entrée. Di Farina Pasta is not only a restaurant, but an Italian market as well loaded with all kinds of pastas and oils. But not only that, it has a meat section too. The restaurant is a large and open area having a sort of nice airy feeling about it. Their menu is immense with every offering an Italian-loving palate might desire, with some on the more unique side like a WAGYU STEAK MILANESE or SQUID INK LOBSTER AGNOLOTTI. Then, a great wine list too with one of my Italian favorites, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Parol Vin. But, as this was just a quick lunch, I had their EGGPLANT PARMIGGIANA MEDALLIONS consisting of breaded eggplant rounds stacked with layers of homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Which was the best, most tasty eggplant parm ever. Meanwhile, my beloved had one of their beef and one of their ham and cheese empanadas which he found to be excellent.
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Deisly S.

Yelp
This restaurant is EXCELLENT!! Amazing pasta, apps, wine, ambiance, and service!! A MUST!!!!

Gloria L.

Yelp
Wonderful!!!! Great service, homemade pastas... very nice... Lovely atmosphere, extremely enjoyable.

Donna P.

Yelp
Excellent food! Homemade fresh pastas made in-house. Beef lasagne was very light and flavorful not too heavy. Cheese cake was made from scratch and was delicious. Came with refresh berries and had a crème brûlée crust on the top. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. I'd come back for sure!
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Richard S.

Yelp
Interesting concept, restaurant, meat shop & pasta shop. Very nice interior. very busy and loud, not enjoyable. Unfortunately some of the dishes I wanted came with a creamy sauce, no substitution. My chose the SOUP OF THE DAY, a chicken vegetable soup, just ok. Also the EGGPLANT PARMIGGIANA MEDALLIONS, breaded eggplant rounds stacked with layers of homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. She thought id=s was fair. I opted for the SQUID INK LOBSTER AGNOLOTTI, black squid ink agnolotti with homemade lobster filling in butter sage sauce. Not impressed and the filling didn't taste like lobster. One and done.
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Greg V.

Yelp
For many years, I have made a point of visiting a nearby Italian restaurant when I am visiting Pompano Beach, but last week that place was closed, so I looked online and found Di Farina--and what a welcome discovery that turned out to be. The hostess was warm in her welcome and kindly patient as my aunt and uncle (who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary!) arrived and joined us at the table. As we were finding our seats, the maitre d' arrived (I'm not sure if that's his official title). His approach was so enthusiastic, humorous, and familiar that I thought for just a moment that he must know me from somewhere. He made a quick impression and I felt like I was "at home" in a place I'd never been. The guy has a gift for hospitality for sure. At the end of the meal, he again paused to send us off with the kind of warmth you would expect from family. The teamwork was pleasantly stealth: someone brought bread, someone took our wine order, someone cleared, and the server offered counsel about the many options--all without ever feeling anything other than servant-hearted. Our meal was unrushed and DELICIOUS. I had the home made asiago gnocchi with truffle and I had to order a side of meatballs (that sauce!) My constructive responses would be specific to our server. The soft drinks are served from a can and, to test whether the can was empty, she put her hand over the top. She asked during out meal about someone celebrating a birthday, even though I had specified in our reservation and when we were seated that this was an anniversary celebration. Both of these things are minor. The worst thing at the end of an expensive-but-worth-it meal was when she secretly leaned over the table to announce that "If anyone does yelp reviews in this group, we would appreciate a good review." I would expect that from the car rental agent or from the coffee shop barista, but it felt 'off brand' for such a wonderful, casual-elegant restaurant. When I'm back in town, I will be back for dinner. I'll look forward to joking with the maitre d' and enjoying all of the good service--but I might trade servers.

Kaitlyn M.

Yelp
We went here for our honeymoon. The service was perfect, the server was so hardworking and we were never waiting long for anything. The food was absolutely delicious!! We had the mushroom four cheese ravioli, steak, truffle fries, and black ink seafood risotto. Highly recommend.

Tony G.

Yelp
Had a great time. Food was great. Service was outstanding. The meatballs very tasty but the layered potato and short rib was like butter.All of the pasta dishes were a hit. Used this place for pasta and sauces in the past. So glad they expanded. This place is nice and comfy. Can't wait to come back!

Arianna M.

Yelp
My first time here and I am obsessed! 10/10!! When we walked in we were warmly greeted by the hostess and a gentlemen who appeared to be the owner. The ambiance was lovely and romantic. We came for the dinner. The lighting was dim and the music was beautiful. The gentlemen came right over to our table to shake our hands and give us bread. He was extremely attentive to us, giving us everything we needed without us even having to ask. Now to get to the food- INCREDIBLE. I can't even tell you what I ordered because he made a recommendation for me, but it was so so delicious!! The food is really fresh and authentic. This is my new favorite spot for date night.

Steven S.

Yelp
Wonderful meal and service. My wife booked this for my birthday. We make pasta from scratch at home regularly and have for many many years. The pasta here was fantastic. We were greeted by first name when we walked in through the front door. That was a nice touch from a heavily accented Italian man. He did a great job of making my wife and daughter feel special. I felt like I was in Italy eating at any number of restaurants we have enjoyed there. Al dente to perfection. We each tried different menu items for the meal and each was a nice surprise. Short rib ravioli - wow, Asiago gnocchi - so good I could have kept eating it all night, steak with spinach and wine sauce - delicious. Desserts did not disappoint nor the wine selections. My only regret is this is not in my home town. We are here on business and traveling for a sporting event. But, I will travel back here just to come have a meal again soon. If you enjoy pasta magic, want some fantastic choices, friendly service and a clean inviting environment then this is your place. He deserves to be in business and I hope he grows and grows. With the great breadth of selection, I truly hope to be back for many years to come.
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Donna R.

Yelp
It was my last night with my family before returning back home. I've heard very good things about Di Farina Restaurant. My mom has been here several times. This restaurant is beautifully decorated and the unique lighting just adds to the ambiance. The staff was very friendly. This is the perfect restaurant to dine in for a date night, a birthday, a special occasion or like me a dinner with my family. This restaurant is located right on Atlantic Ave in Pompano Beach across from Dandee Donut Factory. There is some street parking out front, and a free parking lot behind the restaurant. I was seated immediately with my family. My server Rocco was wonderful. He made great suggestions and was very attentive. Maribel was our service assistant, she too was lovely. Our bartender Amanda was delightful. We all ordered wine. I started with Mussels in a garlic white wine sauce. The portion was more than enough for the three of us. The mussels were sweet, with hints of garlic and tomato. Lots of fresh bread for dipping. For my Entree 2 of us chose their Black Squid Linguini. It was loaded with fresh seafood. It was light and had lots of flavor.The squid ink linguini added another layer of flavor. My daughter ordered their Squid Ink Lobster Agnolotti. It came in a butter, sage sauce. We all enjoyed our dinner. For Dessert I chose to share a Tiramisu and Pistachio Gelato. Both were very good, but my favorite was the Pistachio Gelato, I couldn't stop eating it. It was so good it had cookie crust in the layers. A party of 10 came in after us and ordered Homemade Alfredo Pasta cooked in a Wheel of fresh Parmigiano Reggiano. The presentation was wonderful. All the pasta here is made fresh daily and can be purchased. They serve lunch daily from 12- 4pm. During the week they're open 12-9pm. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday they're open 12-11pm. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning
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Nancy K.

Yelp
Yay! Mothers day dinner with Les, Matt and Taleessa! Very busy, good thing we have reservations! Amazing food! Pre fixed menu and a limited menu bc of "holiday". Our service was very good, considering it was very busy. The owner/mgr was so kind and generous when he saw I ordered the only thing I hate...red sauce. He comped me a truffle gnocchi, which was fabulous and a gelato, and told me to take the risotto home, gave to the kids. It was a wonderful mothers day dinner at one of our favorite restaurants!
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Elaine S.

Yelp
Had a fantastic lunch today with a group of ladies. Was very impressed with the ambiance & service. I've been here a couple of times & it was very loud. Seems like they renovated because last time I was here, the tables were on top of each other. Here we were seated in a very long table- (probably 20 people were attending) considering the size of the group, our food came out about a half hour but we did have wine & bread! My spinach ravioli with pesto was delicious!!! I will definitely come back to try many different things on their menu. Also enjoyed their double expresso. All in all- molte bene!!!

Beth K.

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Fabulous meal! Never disappoints. Owner gave us several recommendations (which we ordered). So he took the time to "upsell" us but he knew it was my husband's birthday (we told him by phone when we made the reservation and when we arrived) and did not acknowledge it......even though 2 tables away they brought a dessert and sang Happy Birthday. So he was "all in" for the upsell but didn't pay attention ...:
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Falyn H.

Yelp
The pasta was phenomenal! The service was fantastic and attentive. The ambiance is a bit upscale, so don't show up in your beach wear! lol Ashley was the best server!! Next door is their meat market and they do free tastings on the weekends right out front from the grill.
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Good G.

Yelp
Elegant and reasonable. The homemade pastas are velvety delicious. We had the house salad with a vinegarette... it was delicious with slivers of roasted garlic. Small warm rolls are served with a compound garlic butter. The classic Carbonara was great although no peas. I wanted to add Mushrooms instead of a protein, but the waiter said the chef would not allow. Ha! Our dessert was a pistachio Tiramisu, Unbelievably good. Great restaurant, With a pleasant staff, excellent quality meals. And they have an italian gourmet grocery open during the day ... with sauces, pasta, Parma ham and so much more. Go there, you will love i!!
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Sindu K.

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One of the best pasta places that I have been to! I used to live in Pompano beach and moved out in 2018, since then I come here to visit from time to time. I was recommended to go here for pasta and I got hooked. They are all homemade, made fresh daily. They have numerous pasta styles and sauces to choose from. I have fun making my own pasta here. Their desserts are amazing as well, especially their tiramisu. I always plan to come get when I visit pompano.
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Jessica F.

Yelp
This is your next date night restaurant or grab your girlfriends to treat yourselves to a fancy night out. The atmosphere of the restaurant is intimate and cozy. The servers were friendly and the food was excellent. I highly recommended the ricotta gnocchi, I saw that mentioned a lot in others reviews and it is absolutely heavenly. A meal here can get pretty expensive depending on how you order but there are reasonably priced meals as well for those who want to have a decadent meal without breaking the bank. Will be coming back again!
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Andrea C.

Yelp
It was okay. The food, the wine were good. The service excellent. It was pricey though for pasta. Its a very cozy and warm atmosphere but we all felt like for the price, it wasn't something we would go to all the time. We probably just would think of it more as a special occasion if that. Good food though and love that you can purchase pasta and sauces for home preparation.

Kim J.

Yelp
This spot is a gem!! Love the decor, tunes and overall feel. The food was DELISH and everyone was so warm and friendly!! Really interested in knowing that you were enjoying the dishes. We Even received a sample appetizer that they are considering. If we weren't from NJ that would be our go to for Italian. You can tell that food is made with Love. This is on the list for Italian in Pompano
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Rras R.

Yelp
The service was great and Levi was attentive and kind. My meal was very good and the zucchini flower appetizer was awesome. The meatballs were large and flavorful but cold. Sauce and pasta good. Now.... About the ambiance.... The place has changed since we were 1st there. It used to be very family oriented and unpretentious. Now there is valet parking( very inexpensive and nice attendants $7). The buffoon of a GM is a joke! Listening to that for an entire meal was harsh, at best!
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Patricia K.

Yelp
First time at this restaurant which is around 35 min from Miami. The service is great and the food is amazing. You have lots of options to choose from. A good wine selection in a beautiful and clean restaurant. Parking in the back or valet for $7.

Robert K.

Yelp
Fantastic food, probably the best meal that I've had in a long long time. The chef personally came to the table and walked us through the menu. Everything was amazing!