FERRO

This was a lovely little restaurant that’s tucked into the downtown area of Idyllwild, CA. They had a nice Italian menu with a ton of different options to choose from for any person. We decided to order off their happy hour menu which was very reasonably priced and had a nice variety. While I did enjoy the location and food, there was some opportunity with some of the dishes for some deepening with their flavor profiles. Also I didn’t love where we sat on the patio because our view felt minimal and closed in. All in all this is still a great restaurant and I definitely recommend that you try it out if you are in the area.

A new favorite in Idyllwild! I made reservations for us earlier in the day for dinner & when we showed up we asked if it was possible to sit outside. We were seated in our own little gazebo/canopy tent. I was really craving pasta so l ordered the spaghetti e polpette and my fiancé got the pollo arrosto. His meal was so big, I didn't expect it to be an entire chicken. The flavors on it were so good and he was so happy with it. For my spaghetti, the meatballs were good and melted in your mouth. The only complaint I have is my noodles tasted a bit overcooked but I still enjoyed it. For dessert I really wanted to try their tiramisu, it was so yummy! I'm honestly a sucker for a good dessert. Throughout our entire meal we were constantly checked on, waters refilled and asked if we were enjoying our food. Everyone was so kind and provided excellent service. We will definitely be back!

We came to Idywild to visit this restaurant again. It did not disappoint and we were happy to see the quality hasn’t changed since we were here 10 years ago. We had the Italian sausage pizza, Caesar salad, spring spaghetti, and zuppe de pesce. Dessert was the Carmel bread pudding, it did not come out hot. The weakest was the zuppe and the best was the pizza. I also liked the sparkling rose a lot! We enjoyed the atmosphere and loved sitting out on the back patio. It was Memorial Day weekend and it wasn’t crazy busy, but hopping. Book a reservation even if you want to sit at the bar. There were a lot of dogs and kids and everyone seemed happy. Thank you for a lovely evening. See you again!

Food, drinks, service, atmosphere—everything was amazing! A must-visit in Idyllwild. I had heard great things about their pizza, and since they were conveniently open late and located right next to where I was staying (Silver Pines Village), I decided to give it a try. This place went above and beyond my expectations! Would love to come back again!

Excellent service from the host, the waitstaff and our server! Ambiance of the back patio was excellent with heaters to break the chill of the evening. Even saw a chef come out to pick fresh rosemary! The amuse-bouche of breadsticks with herb butter and olives were delicious. We had a pepperoni & mushroom pizza and the Coniglio alla Cacciatore which were both excellent! The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was the tiramisu which was one of the reasons for selecting this restaurant as it is my favorite dessert. Not sure if the picture shows it well, but the layers were uneven resulting in bites that did not consist of all three elements. Maybe I received a bad slice but this is a relatively simple dessert to construct and given the quality of service, premium ingredients and beautiful presentation this restaurant clearly prides itself in (and deserves) this piece fell a bit short of expectations. Each layer was delicious, but I could only get a few bites that combined all three. I would absolutely return, but just might try a different dolci.

We weren’t particularly impressed with this place. We went for my partner’s birthday, and they actually called in advance to ask for his name—which made us think they had something small planned. But when we were there, nothing happened…they probably shouldn’t have called if there was no intention to acknowledge it. On the plus side, the service was great—our server was really kind and attentive. However, my salad had some noticeably wilted lettuce, which wasn’t ideal. My boyfriend enjoyed his pizza, so if you do go, that might be your best bet (he gave it an 9/10). They also give you a complimentary olives and breadstick appetizer which was cool. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this spot if you only have one dinner in Idyllwild.

Exquisite! Delicious! I couldn’t get my server’s name but he was great. The whole restaurant had my bf and I feeling special on our anniversary celebration. Thank you everyone for everything tonight. (Sorry for the half eaten food pic but it looked so good I couldn’t wait to eat lol)

One of our favorite places on the Hill. Food and atmosphere can't be beat. Not only that, but the service is top notch as well. Kadie, Brian, Laura, Amber are all amazing, as are the rest of the staff. The entire restaurant is beautiful, but our favorite spot is at the bar with its gorgeous marble top. If you're spending time in Idyllwild, definitely get a reservation for this delicious place! The wild boar and beef lasagne is unlike any lasagne we've ever had. Different, yet so delicious!!! Cocktails are out of this world!

Been close to two years since I've been back to Ferro. I had a couple of disappointing meals there, was not eager to return. However, we had friends in town on Friday Night, needed a nice quiet place to talk and relax. Our friends love fine dining and Ferro is the only place in town that offers this. Booked the back porch weeks in advance. Clearly this is the very best place to sit. It is lovely, magnificent landscaping and good patio heaters to keep you warm. Fyi - the front porch is right on the street, the upstairs kind of removed. If you can ask for the back porch. Service was good. I won't use the term great but clearly very good. They could have used more staff for a busy Friday Night. BLOODY MARY ITALIANO $15. Square One Basil Vodka, San Marzano mary mix, celery, olives, fresh basil This was the best Bloody Mary I have ever had. And I love Bloody Marys. The flavors were subtle yet perfect. The mix combined with the basil and vodka was a slam dunk. I hope this drink NEVER comes off the menu. I got mine with salt on the rim (highly recommended). This was a clear 5-star libation I will be enjoying often. CARPACCIO DI MANZO $18. Thinly sliced raw tenderloin, arugula, olive oil, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon, sea salt (gf) We split 2 servings amongst the 4 of us. Mistake, we should have ordered 4. It was so darn good that we were each being greedy, making sure we got at least half. Never expected to have world class carpaccio at Ferro. It's a simple dish yet so many fine restaurants screw it up. These guys nailed it. The meat with all of the accoutrements were exceptional. I can't say enough good things about this dish. PANE DI CASA $8. Warm bread, baked fresh daily in-house, seasoned butter (v) Ferro is famous for their bread. Make sure to order enough so you can take some home. Note: As an amuse bouche they serve their famous breadsticks and nicoise olives. The bread is a solid 5-star item. Note: Some dishes come with bread while others don't. Ordering this basket of bread is a smart move. FUNGHI SALTATI $10. Cremini mushrooms, red wine, garlic, olive oil, butter (v|gf) $10. All four of us shared the mushrooms. They were amazing and a most generous portion. The fresh mushroom flavor was beyond evident. I could make a meal out of these mushrooms. PEPERONI E SALSICCIA $16. Preservative-free spicy Italian sausage, bell pepper, marinara (gf) While Ferro calls this a side dish it is CLEARLY enough for an adult entree. The sausage and peppers were divine, had just the right amount of heat. I took home some leftovers and enjoyed for lunch the next day. I also had a Negroni on the rocks as my second drink since I was not driving. It was yummy. My 3 dinner companions each enjoyed 5-star entrees Linguini con Vongole e Cozze, Linguini alla Bolognese (x 2). This was a wonderful evening. We were comfortable, enjoyed amazing food. Perfect environment for 4 old friends to catch up at night.

Cozy and elegant. Our server Amber was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. My party felt well cared for. The breakfast pizza (Di Calzone) was the standout of the 3 my table ordered. I was skeptical about it as we spread the egg yolk over the slices. However, it added a creamy richness that complemented the other ingredients well. The flavorful and fluffy potato, along with the savory umami from the bacon, created a delicious harmony of flavors that appeased my initial doubts. I also have to note that the bread starter was paired with the most addicting seasoned dipping butter. I would give Ferro's 5 stars just for that.

Great spot to enjoy a cozy dinner in Idyllwild. Made reservations and they called to check up on my requests which was appreciated. We were seated outdoors and the heat lamps and fireplace kept us warm but not too hot. Perfect spot to enjoy the fresh air and view of the surrounding town. A tray of olives, housemade butter and bread sticks were delivered before we even had a chance to open the menu. And the food we decided on was delicious. We ordered the vongole Al vapore, risotto ai frutti di mare, and the di colazone pizze. The clams were fresh and had a hint of a spicy chili kick at the end. The risotto had depth and the seafood was gigantic. Huge, juicy shrimp with just the perfect amount of bite. The pizze was topped with a just runny egg and the undercarriage was crispy yet chewy. Gotta say the pizze was my choice for the star of the meal. To top it all off they prepared an anniversary card and let us choose a dolci on the house. The torta Italiana all acqua all arancia was moist and the tartness was the lemon sorbetto matched the sweet cake perfectly. Can't wait to visit again.

Excellent!! There are not a lot of options for fresh and healthy food in Idyllwild. This place checks all the boxes....high quality food, friendly/attentive service, upscale environment. A definite must when visiting Idyllwild!!! I have had fish and pasta there, both amazing. And their complimentary bread and butter is wonderful.

We had reservations for our party of 4 on a Friday night. I am glad we reserved a table, as it was quite busy. We were seated on the back patio, which was perfect. It was a cool night, but it was heated well. We ordered a bottle of wine to share. Their wine menu is a good size without being overwhelming. We started with the house bread and Verdure Miste. The bread was quite tasty, and veggies were ok. Just wanted a little something to go with all the carbs we were about to eat. I got the bolognese, and it was delicious. Pasta was cooked nicely with a perfect amount of sauce to coat. It was a large portion, so it was enough for me to have for lunch the next day. It was one of the pricier spots in Idyllwild, but the portion size helped with that. Our server was friendly. We lost her for a little while while eating, but luckily everyone enjoyed their food and didn't need anything. One person got pizza rather than pasta and said it was quite good. Overall good food in a beautiful setting. I would return next time I am in Idyllwild.

Amazing food with perfect ambiance. We had such a great time sitting at the patio. Laura the server was amazing and she was so sweet and inviting. We made a reservation just in case it got busy. Definitely a place to revisit when we come back to Idyllwild.

Cacio e Pepe features a simple yet flavorful combination of pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper. The noodles are authentic and freshly made which is neat. My husband had the lasagna, a quintessential Italian comfort dish, boasts layers of pasta, rich meat or vegetable sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese. Both of these dishes were hearty and satisfying. Service is top notch our server gave us a tasting of two different wines we were interested to help determine what bottle to enjoy over dinner. We sat on the outside patio, which is enclosed and had plenty of heaters. It was very cozy! To top off our epic experience, we celebrated my husband's birthday, and they were so kind to give him his dessert of choice comped, and wrote a special card for him.

Best Caprese salad on Earth. Great service, selection of menu items and quality. A dining experience that cannot easily be beaten in Idyllwild. They don't overthink it.

Taking a break from full time caregiving in what feels like a suburban wasteland. Just 40 minutes away along the most picturesque drive my New York Italian boyfriend takes me to the village of Idyllwild. First off, I'm immediately homesick for Taos NM...which is unimaginable this close to San Jacinto. But most of all, we hit a jackpot finding Ferro. Walked around until they opened at 3pm then sat down to the liveliest escape. Who knew breadsticks could be divine? Even the butter was special. Nice wine list. I had caci de pepi and it was exactly as it should be. Simple and stunning. Great servers. Perfect ambiance. My cup is filled. I can go back and do what needs doing for a few more weeks. And come back here as soon as possible. If you must be in Hemet or Banning or anywhere in this vast stretch of affordable California housing, take a break and visit Ferro.

This white-napkin restaurant is located in a former historic home. The interior is both classy and rustic , very comfortable and welcoming. There is a patio with more seating than indoors. Reservations are recommended but we arrived on a Monday night and walked in, no problem, seated immediately indoors. Service here was impeccable; friendly, professional, and attentive. A tray of olives and breadsticks were brought to our table as we looked over the menu. There are many pasta dishes to choose from but I decided to try one of their pizzas - salame funghi. My pizza toppings consisted of pepperoni, mushrooms, and mozzarella. The thin crust was crisp around the edges and sturdy enough to immediately pick up slices and devour. This was a superbly delicious pizza. It was too much for me to finish so I saved a couple pieces for "breakfast pizza". Raspberry sorbet for dessert was excellent. The large single scoop was full of flavor to savor but I must admit I've had homemade raspberry sorbet elsewhere that beat this. But I'm nitpicking. Prices were surprisingly reasonable. I would recommend this as a place to enjoy a meal for anyone visiting Idyllwild.

Nice fresh Italian food served in a warm and welcoming environment. The service is excellent!

Luckily we had a reservation for the outdoor seating area. They absolutely put a lot of work into this area. It was comfortable, and warm, considering the outside temp was in the mid 40's. The heaters and outdoor fire ring were perfect. The server we had was delightful. Very knowledgeable, and kind. Sadly the reason for the poor review was the food. My husband ordered the meat lasagna (it has a beautiful Italian name in the menu), and I ordered the Eggplant Parmesan. My husband's lasagna was very badly burnt on the bottom, so burnt he had great difficulty cutting it and the bottom noodle was hard and crunchy. He did get to try a bite of the middle which had boars meat and some other delicious ingredients but the bottom noodle and the burnt taste made it so he couldn't eat it. Our server was kind and said she would bring him another dish, that was popular, to replace it. She brought out a spaghetti bolognese. My husband ate it but was kind of disappointed because he was looking forward to something a little nicer. My eggplant Parmesan was not good either. The Eggplant pieces were very large and generous but they did not taste good. The outside were very crunchy and dry and had little flavor and the marinara sauce didn't have much flavor either. The other main issue was when the check arrived. We were still charged for the lasagna that we sent back because it was burnt. We would have been happy to pay for the Bolognese because that is what we ate. At that point we both just wanted to leave so we didn't make a fuss about getting it changed, but we felt that wasn't fair to be charged for something that wasn't good quality or edible. We were excited to try Ferro because of the wonderful reviews but our experience was not a positive experience.

We went up to Idyllwild this past weekend and visited this restaurant for dinner. Our waitress was very sweet (blonde gal) and very attentive. Food was delicious as well. We will definitely be back our next trip.

High end Italian restaurant with beautiful table-clothes and Italian music. Some of the music was, a little, uh, Yoko Ono-esque. The pizza and pasta are delicious. We sat upstairs and the waitress was super attentive. Some people in other reviews complain about burned food, but we had to leave quickly and didn't have this problem as we put a rush on our orders. We had the sausage and fennel pizza and the pepperoni mushroom pizza (they have fancier names on the menu). Both had thin flaky crusts and were delicious. We also had the spaghetti bolognese, which was solid. The noodles were hand-made-tasting and the meat sauce was hearty.

So happy about this restaurant in Idyllwild, a place that's always felt super disappointing when it comes to food. First of all, our server, Kati, was lovely. Excellent service including a comped dessert for my birthday as well as a card. An actual birthday card with my name on it from the restaurant. What a nice touch! I had a gin martini and the portion was 5 stars generous. They serve delicious breadsticks with to-die-for butter and olives while you're looking over the menu. I could have eaten plates and plates of all three. The quinoa + orange + fennel salad was refreshing. The cacio e pepe flavor was good and the texture perfectly al dente. I loved the pepperoni + mushroom pizza but didn't care for the chicken pesto pizza. We'll absolutely be back next time we're in Idyllwild.

Great food and service. Staff friendly. Easy parking. Nice ambiance. Great drinks and food.

Beautiful and rustically classy. Upbeat music, fast friendly service. This is one place don't get tempted by Idyllwild homemade ice cream close to dinner cuz you won't be able to make a dent in their generous servings. The fireplace on my left was toasty. Olives and breadsticks to start. The bread that comes with your entree is crusty and good with the butter they serve. My clam and mussel linguini was seasoned with red pepper flakes so it was quite spicy but I finished the bowl. We had no room for dessert but they have a nice selection. The outdoor fire pit, blue lit bar added to the simple decor.

By far, this is Idyllwild's best restaurant. What a pleasant surprise after so many other overpriced, mediocre meals. When you first sit down they bring this breadstick / butter / olive plate that is AMAZING. I would go back just for this. I don't know what they do to the butter exactly, but I was eating the leftover butter with a spoon. (insert sheepish grin here) Had a glass of the Terre di Lavinia Vermentino and it was fantastic. Crisp and refreshing and went perfectly with the butter I was downing. We then shared the quinoa, orange and fennel salad and it was great. Flavors were lovely. Next up was the cacio e Pepe. Quite delicious. Don't expect the best one of your life, but the pasta was perfectly al dente and the flavor good. We should have stopped there as it was enough, but we decided to share a pizza, too. Half pepperoni and mushroom and half pesto pasta. The pizza was my least favorite thing we tried, and I really, actively disliked the chicken pesto. The pepperoni side was much better and I'm not even a pepperoni fan. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake and it was quite good. The service was phenomenal and the front patio--covered and enclosed with plastic on three sides--was super cozy and warm on a chilly evening.

Not as high-end as expected based on the hard to get reservations. We are from San Diego, this would probably be a 3 star restaurant in our city. Of course, up here in the hills (have eyes) I, it's high-class compared to most, especially when you only got the out of date pizza place or the average quality brewery to compare it to. The food was nothing too special. The prosciutto I got looked like chicken fatty chunks of chicken breast and was gamey tasting or maybe a day or two old. The cheese pizza had lots of crust and burn bubbles. The raw sliced tenderloin had a funky aftertaste, maybe not best paired with the foot cheese on the dish. My wife reported the salmon was dry. The waiters kept trying to pick up our plates before we were done, one resulted in me gripping my plate as they pulled on it and me telling them I was not done. One beer they snatched up was still half full but then they brought it back. My wife's amoretto sour has egg whites not quite shaken enough, looked like (*****) floaties in her drink instead of a creamy egg white top. Finally we were asked to move up to the 'picnic table area' in this 'high class' establishment because a big party was arriving, that topped it off and prompted the review. No comp on any desert, drink, etc., offered, just - 'please move now'. Would not come back. The dated pizza place by the post office is still the 'go to' for food. Not as healthy but tasty, fast and polite. This seems to be a I restaurant posing as 'high class' but compared to something in the city, 3-stars at best. In the woods, take it as you will, there's not much competition (although there is actually a great Italian place in town I would prefer over this one any day).

My husband and I had been wanting to go to Ferro on our previous trip to Idyllwild, but we had been unable to get a reservation. This time, we reserved well in advance. We were in Idyllwild with our dog and checked to ensure that she would be welcome on the patio. The patio had an upscale, but also warm and inviting feel. If felt rustic and comfortable. Service was attentive, and we were never waiting for anything very long. I loved how the back patio was so dog friendly. Dogs were at over 50% of the tables. In the beginning, we were given a small free starter plate with a couple bread sticks, butter and olives. It was simple , but good. Based off of the recommendation of the winery we had visited prior, we bought the house-made sourdough bread and butter. It was amazing. Because we were in an Italian restaurant, we chose a Chianti from Tuscany. My husband started with the Caesar salad. I chose the chicken linguine with lemon cream sauce and broccolini, and my husband chose the wild boar lasagna. They were both delicious, and the portions were generous. There was no room for dessert, and I had my lunch ready for the next day. It was a great meal, and I would definitely return upon my next visit to Idyllwild.

5 Service-Food-Ambiance This gem of a restaurant in Idyllwild is always the highlight of my visit to this quaint little mountain town. After you hike Tahquitz and stroll the shops in town make a reservation at Ferro and prepare to be wowed! There are several seating options including an indoor area with a small full bar, an enclosed front porch and the romantic back patio. Everything is delicious but the wood fired pizzas coming from the outdoor pizza oven taste like Italy. Top your meal with a selection from the wine list and the butterscotch pudding. TIPS Make a reservation. They are always busy! Dress for the cool evenings. Even on a warm day the nights are cool but the stars are beautiful. Share plates so you don't miss a delicious dish. Corkage $15.00

Service was good! Love the ambiance on the back patio. Very dog friendly. We were surprised at how fresh and delicious the dinner salad was. I ordered the half chicken. My bf ordered the wild boar lasagna. I was impressed at the size of the chicken, which came out steaming hot. Then confused that the mushroom risotto underneath was only luke warm. I wasn't that hungry so I only ate a a few bites of the thigh area. My bf wanted the wing/part of the breast. Which was the part of the chicken that was facing away from me. So I didn't notice it was still partly raw inside. Until I went to eat my leftovers the next day. On a positive note my side was cooked. And my bf loved the lasagna. As for the chicken. It was underwhelming prior to discovering that it was also undercooked. So I'd skip that. Overall I do recommend eating here. I'd definitely return.

Great Italian restaurant (having nearly everything being made fresh and in house by the owner/chef). For a party of two we split the lentil soup and pizza with Ricotta and squash. The lentil soup had great flavor and a variety of vegetables mixed in. The squash on pizza was a delicate yet delicious take. Service was great. Recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

Ferry is located in a small hidden city it's walking distance if you are staying local. Service is super friendly and helpful it was my wife and mine first time and it definitely did not disappoint The overall environment of the location was super homey it looked like you were eating at another persons house in a good way! The overall noise was super quiet meant to be romantic Food was great as well I got pizza and my wife got the seafood soup with fresh baked bread. Everything is made to order so be prepared to wait a bit but trust me it's worth it

Super cozy and friendly atmosphere. Service was off the chain good. Oh and the food was super delicious!!! Parking is easy. Highly recommend making a reservation they opened at 2 and were packed by 3PM. They have like 6 bar stools in the bar, can't wait to go back and have some cocktails. We had the carpaccio, seafood soup, salmon entre and clam linguini. Sheeeeeesh! The food was fire!!! I originally came in to try their pizza but was quickly distracted by all the other options. I shall return! Solid wine and cocktail collection.

We came to this restaurant with high hopes based on reviews and menu choices. We had made reservations, they guided us upstairs, the ambiance was fantastic but it all got dampened first by our server. He must have been having a rough day, he was short, curt, made us feel like he was doing us a favor when we asked questions. On top of that, we could hear him say "I appreciate you" to others, felt so superficial. I ordered the rabbit a la cacciatore. I was super excited about this dish but what a disappointment when it arrived; it was not just lukewarm, the meat was stiff, clearly over cooked and not tenderized as rabbit meat should be (soaked in vinegar for hours). Our friends had ordered the rib eye which was also over cooked and spaghetti Al' oglio. Spaghetti was super soft, not cooked Al dente as it should be especially in an Italian restaurant. For dessert, we ordered Tiramisu, another disappointment. 2/3rds we're just whipped cream! $150 later (per couple), we were left with a "what happened"??

Stayed for a weekend in Idyllwild and this restaurant was recommended to us as more of an upscale option for date night. It's a nice cozy venue, I'm sure it'd be lovely to sit outside and enjoy their patio in warmer seasons, but we sat in their lounge. Easy to make a reservation online via yelp and their website, also recommend to make a reservation. We actually decided we wanted to see if we could go earlier and our table was already ready for us. The service was great, fast, quick and friendly. They have a quite an extensive menu of food and drink and dessert, but it's not overwhelming. I especially love that they have so many non alcoholic drink options-- NA cocktails, seasonal shrubs (a type of way to preserve fruit), NA bubbly and you know the regular stuff-- water, tea, soda. Ordered to seasonal shrubs-- spicy ginger and blackberry lime-- which tastes like a mild kombucha, the broccolini w/ chili pepper flakes, veggie pizza, cacio e pepe w/ porchetta and a tiramisu to end. The cacio e pepe is my all time favorite italian dish and I'd say this is probably the best one I've had, the prochetta was delicious, the sauce was excellent but it's the spaghetti they used that really made it. Definitely enjoyed our dinner.

After a few past visits to Idyllwild we finally made a reservation at the Ferro. This restaurant seems to be quite popular in the evenings as there were no tables available past 3pm. We arrived before the reservation time but managed to get seated earlier at the back patio. I would definitely recommend making reservation at the back patio as it looks much nicer than the generic/no ambiance front patio. We were greeted by our waitress in timely manner and were given menus for drinks and food selections. Unfortunately, the restaurant ran out of ingredients for spritz drink. It was a shame because we were looking forward to trying this popular Italia aperitif. You can't sample beers here either so my partner opted out from drink order. My old fashioned with chosen bourbon was good. There were many food options to choose from. We ordered pan-roasted salmon and pizza. Overall, the food was okay. - Pan-roasted salmon had nice crispy skin and was cooked well. Remaining ingredients (pancetta, organic greens, carrots, cherry tomatoes, farro lemon velouté, local micro-greens) tasted good. Tad more seasoning would make the dish much better. - Pizza was more of a disappointment. Pizza base was prepared crunchy as per our order, so that was good. Unfortunately, mix of remaining ingredients made pizza quite salty and we left half of it on the plate. Again, this was a dish that we were looking forward to as they make it from scratch, but it wasn't the best. I give service five stars for being polite and attentive.

We live 3 hours away from Idyllwild but ferro is the one restaurant we have stopped and dined in (plus take our) for a total of 4 times during our 3 visits in the past two months. That tells you that how much we love this place. Service is excellent. All staff are super friendly. Dog friendly place but dog is only allowed on patio. They do have heated lamp so it's not a problem. Food is big portion and everything we have gotten was delicious! It's also priced reasonable so that's why we kept coming back. Its more of a romantic style vibe restaurant in my opinion so it's good for a date. Food is served fast. Staff will come check on you periodically to make sure you are doing well. Recommend to make reservation. If you don't have one, then it all depends on your luck. They may or may not be able to accommodate and sometimes if you go in at the right time, (perhaps someone missed or cancelled their reservation last min) you are able to be seated right away without reservation while maybe there were a few parties came by 10-15 mins before you and were told they could only take down their numbers and call them if anything changes (tables open up) but chances you get a call for that is pretty slim so make a reservation so you can enjoy in this place.

The drinks were wonderful (cosmo, bloody mary, dirty vodka martini, G&T) and our waiter was super friendly and attentive but we had the same experience as Michael M from San Diego. My friend ordered the Risotto Fruiti di mare - it just wasn't good, she had to spit out the clams and mussels right away because it had a funky taste and the huge bowl of risotto was mushy and tasted fishy. She had a few bites and quit. I ordered the Goat chesse pizza with bacon, garlic. It sounded good but I didn't expect so much goat cheese- it was an overpowering taste (but the crust was awesome, crispy and bubbly)- And same thing happened, a very young staff boy kept wanting to take the olive & bread appetizer plate away with plenty of olives in it and we said twice, no - and later they took my friends Vodka Martini with some left in it without asking her and we did not notice when it happened- it was annoying. We were in the back patio- it wasn't busy - so kind of odd behavior. Because of the food experience, I would at least be careful about what you order.

The service was good. Everyone was attentive and responsive. When we pointed out that the shrimp in the risotto might be undercooked, the waitress took it back to the kitchen without any hesitation. She put in a new order for us, which came out tasting very delicious. The quinoa salad was refreshing. The mushrooms were disappointing, but when it's consumed with the polenta, it's beautiful. Wish they would give more breadsticks and olives.

We had a wonderful meal at Ferro. Starting with a basket of most delicious bread, followed by Insalata Burrata - everything was delicious. The Cacio e Pepe and Risotto alle verdure were divine. Dessert of budino con caramello completed the meal. Our server Amber was the best!

Wasted opportunity for extra seating? It has been awhile since we've been to Ferro. Our previous visits were excellent and it's our favorite restaurant in Idyllwild. We made a reservation and were told it was a picnic table with no back support. We were looking forward to it after a long day of physical labor projects. I thought the seating would be fine but if you're looking for a relaxing evening to enjoy a lovely dinner, this is not the place to sit. The seats are out back beyond the restaurant area and where we were was in the dark next to some sort of storage area. The picnic seats are mesh picnic tables with no cushions, not to mention no back support and not at all comfortable if you are there any length of time. I'm not sure why they would add this kind of seating but it really took away from the dinner. We also did not have great service and I had to get up to find someone twice. I hate to leave a mediocre review because Ferro has been a favorite of ours. The food was good. I think the 3 breadsticks to begin were a bit skimpy, olives were great. We ordered spaghetti & meatballs which were abundant and tasty. The other person in our party ordered a margarita pizza which was excellent. It took quite a while to get served as well. My recommendation would be to sit anywhere but in the back picnic seats or skip it altogether, unless you have a bunch of little kids for a pizza party who don't care.

So hard to give them 3 stars given all the great reviews and I was here 4 years ago and it was 5 stars, maybe today was a fluke? Had the lasagne al cinghiale and cacio e pepe 1. Lasagne was charred quite a bit, not our style but great flavor. 2. I added mushrooms and pancetta to the pasta , they forgot the mushrooms and the pancetta was thicker than most other restaurants and under cooked. Waitress was kind and removed the pancetta from the ticket so we are willing to come back and just try other options next time. Servers were very kind but just very busy. Ambiance was good. Oh lastly, the center of past was hot but the outside was cold, lasagne also got cold quickly

The food was GREAT. Our seating was mediocre at best. They put us in an alcove where the seats hit the wall on both sides with minimal space. We did turn the table diagonal and it made the seating more comfortable, but the lighting was bad. Service...eh. It took 25 minutes to get our waitress to take our drink order, and another 15 for her to return and unscrew the top. She had 2 other tables but she came upstairs and returned downstairs 3 times without even looking our way. Before we were presented our dinner, it had been 1 hr and 10 minutes. The waitress had no self awareness and when my wife mentioned the table next to us had a party that was still eating when we arrived and the next party had been served and were nearly finished before we ordered, the waitress tried to offer an excuse. Good thing neither of us responded to her "it's not me" attitude. We will probably return for another try but will be more discriminating about seating and service.

Really great food, and service. It can get a bit overbooked so even with a reservation you might be waiting for a while. This is a tourist destination, so comes with the territory, but worth the bit of inconvenience. We have enjoyed several meals here and we always leave happy, relax enjoy and have some nice cocktails while you wait. After dinner look up at the stars and breathe in the crisp air! Bring your own Bottle of wine, reasonably priced corkage.

Amazing food and excellent service. Good size restaurant with two patios, and inside dining area and upstairs area. Dog friendly patio. Loved it!

I've been coming to Idyllwild for years, but have never been to FERRO because I always had my littles with me. Last night I finally got a chance to try it and my girlfriend and I had a wonderful experience. Our sever, Kati, gave us incredible recommendations. We had the lentil soup, the burrata salad, the pork chop and the Cacio de Pepe. Every dish was full of flavor and was fresh made. The wine and cocktail selection were on point and we sat outside on a heated patio listening to the rain fall- the atmosphere was perfect for a date night! I highly recommend FERRO - definitely the best dining spot in Pine Cove! Thanks again to Kati for the fantastic service and incredible recommendations!

The food at FERRO is some of the best I have had anywhere in the small parts of the world I have visited. For Easter i had the Bolognese with gluten free pasta. It was amazing and as a take out option here in our little heaven in the clouds it was perfect! They make a garlic bisque soup i dream about. Eat at FERRO when in Idyllwild!!!

Live jazz was lovely. The carpaccio was on point. Mushrooms needed salt (better not enough than too much), but when I put them on top of my pizza, it balanced perfectly. Bread and olives were lovely. My drink was really good. Repeatable for sure.

Our much-anticipated dinner at Ferro tonight unfortunately turned out to be an EXTREMELY disappointing experience. This super-popular restaurant was so booked on Saturday night that we decided to try for a Sunday evening reservation at 6:30. We were so excited for a great meal. Immediately upon arriving, there was a bit of a quarrel between the young man at the front of house and another woman about who would take us to our seats. Bad sign already. We were finally seated by the young guy on the front plastic-enclosed patio. Unfortunately there was a loud, obnoxious half-drunk party seated close to us, and a man and woman with pretty discernible body odor at the next table. Gross. It took 10-15 minutes for anyone to come by to take our drink orders, and we hadn't even received any water or the much-anticipated complimentary olives and breadsticks (2 breadsticks, a lump of salt-and-peppered butter and 8 green olives). Finally received our drinks, the appetizer, and water, and placed our orders. Boyfriend ordered the linguine bolognese and I very clearly ordered the linguine con vongole e cozze (linguine with clams and mussels). We also ordered an Insalata Burrata to share. The salad arrived, which was well-seasoned with generous amounts of extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar and basil, and delicious burrata, but suffered from the all-too familiar lack of good tomatoes. This is something I have sadly become accustomed to after living in Southern California for nearly 14 years. Described on the menu as "heirloom tomatoes," these were nothing special - a mix of red and yellow grape tomatoes sliced in half, and some pretty pale, tasteless, anemic-looking other tomatoes. Nothing beats a good New Jersey beefsteak or San Marzano tomato; but then again, if you don't know, you don't know. At last the waiter showed up with our entrees. Oops, no, wait. He showed up with Boyfriend's entree, and tried to give me spaghetti and meatballs, which I did not order. When I politely said I had ordered the linguine con vongole, he said he thought I had ordered linguine con polpettine (meatballs). I said I had not, and he apologized and said he would take it back. Meanwhile, Boyfriend is sitting there staring at his lukewarm meal and not eating because he feels bad that I don't have my food. I told him to please go ahead and start without me. He reluctantly picked up his fork and pushed his plate into the center of the table to share with me, though I assured him I was fine. Ever the respectful gentleman, is he. :) At long last my correct order arrived, though it looked and tasted much more like a cioppino (seafood stew) than linguine with clams and mussels. The dish was swimming in broth with a large chunk of bread on the side for dipping. The pasta wasn't bad, pretty chewy - but they didn't even offer any cheese. By this time I was so frustrated that I just stopped eating. We finally asked for the check and a to-go container because I was so aggravated just wanted to get out of there. In my opinion, this restaurant has ok food and sub-par service. We will never come back. Fare thee well, Ferro.

Deeply disappointing. I got the chicken, which was a literal half chicken, uncarved. The mushroom risotto was pasty and tasted like bad red wine. The broccoli was even undercooked. My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs, and it wasn't anything noteworthy.

Drove up from San Diego looking forward to a nice Italian dinner. Nowhere was there a mention of a sewer break in the bar the smell of which permeated through the restaurant. We moved outside because it stunk so bad but everytime they opened the door there it was. Been coming here since they opened. This is the last time

Got a reservation ahead of time and was able to get in quickly. I would suggest requesting the back patio since it's way cuter, but we were on the front patio and also had a great experience. The food and wine were excellent, the service was doting, and when we saw two other dogs in the dining area fight -- the server didn't mind that my little dog wanted to sit in my chair (behind me) for extra protection! We realized later that we never received our broccolini dish we ordered but we also weren't charged for it. I checked our emailed receipt!

Can you put LOVE on a plate? Frank can! I keep coming back here because every bite makes me fall in love with the world a little more. My newest love...? The scallops... THE. SCALLOPS... I can't say I've had something that I want more when I think of food. And I didn't even LIKE scallops before ordering this on a whim. They are perfectly tender and naturally sweet, and they're a special so count yourself lucky if the timing's right! In addition to the scallops, they also make the absolute best RARE STEAK! Perfectly seasoned, rare but not dripping until you take a bite. Highly recommend! Let's see... my kiddo loves the pizza with ribeye, the lasagne is to die for (can't eat noodles but it's worth picking through for even me), pork chop is delish, the salmon was my go-to for months before the steak and scallops, and the CHICKEN is actually perfection. And the people that work there are THE MOST personable people you'll ever meet. Also try the Burrata Salad, Lentil Soup, Beef Carpaccio, all the Pizza, Pasta, and sides... and if you're here on a Tuesday, catch the live Jazz with some of the greats. Seriously epic music making happening here. So yeah, I kinda like this place. The more you let yourself experience this place, the more it feels like home.

Nice service. Tho to start, it kinda sucked. Then the waitress was great. Dog friendly. But not if it's a cold night. The gorgeous back area doesn't have enough heaters. Food better than average.

Excellent service and great food! Called for reservations in advance and they were so sweet to call me a few days before my date to remind me if it and ask if we wanted to change to a better seating arrangement. We brought our dogs so we sat in the front patio and enjoyed our orders or Caesar salad, lasagna, cacio e pepe , and pizzas.

Stopped in on Sunday 12/18 around 6:30pm. It was busy but to be expected during the holidays. We were celebrating a birthday so we made reservations. Our whole group got different dishes but I personally picked the Spaghetti Polpetti (meatballs with beef and pork $22) and a side of roasted potatoes ($8) and a hot butter rum to drink ($15). It took a bit to get our food but we ordered the bread and the pickled veggies as our appetizers. My drink was a bit too watery for my taste but wasn't horrible. My roasted potatoes were good. Unfortunately, I realized an issue with my dish pretty early on where they had to take it back but they removed it from my bill so I'm thankful for that. This was my first time here and I feel like I had my expectations too high. I would visit again just maybe order something else. My friends loved their dishes.

It's located in beautiful Idlywild, CA and the service was great. We were sure what to order so the host suggested we go with the Formagio di Capra which is a pizza. I did attached the photo. A lot of crust and it was pretty hard. Flavors didn't taste fresh which was disappointing. All that went to the trash. Linguine allá Bolognese is a spaghetti with meatballs and Parmesan. Was not great either. I was disappointed that the food we ordered was not great.

I did a take out and ordered margarita pizza, wild boar lasagna, and spaghetti. I tried to margarita and they had a good mozarella. But the lasagna, the best part is the combination of ricotta and mozarella cheese but it had too much meat.