Far Niente

204 1/2 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, California

4.0

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Phone:

+1 818 242 3835

Website:

www.farnienteristorante.net

In Short :Renoir replicas hang on the sponge-painted, ochre walls, candles flicker on every table, and the kitchen dishes out a solid rendition of classic Italian comfort food. Meals begin with complimentary rosemary focaccia, slathered ... more on CitySearch

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32 reviews

4.0

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32 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

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The food is good, but not great. more on TripAdvisor

Excellent if you are looking for authentic Italian food. more on Yahoo! Travel

this northern italian restaurant brings a warm, inviting touch of italy to downtown glendale. more on 10Best.com

The pasta and meat selections are so great! more on CitySearch

The food is amazing, the atmosphere is great, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. more on Yahoo! Travel

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9 reviews

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I discovered Far Niente quite by accident a year or so ago. We go to the Alex Theatre, a few doors north, several times throughout the year for concerts and musicals. We typically ate at another nearb ... more on TripAdvisor

Wish I had our waiter's name, but he was great. We were the only diners on the bar side of the restaurant late one evening. I had the chicken pastini soup (wonderful) and ... more on TripAdvisor

Terrible. Just terrible. Had a reservation, and still waited a full hour to be seated and then another 45 minutes before our order was taken -- and after all of that, it was still ... more on TripAdvisor

I've been going to Far Niente for dinner after every Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for years. Never had a bad meal here. Elegant Italian food, warm service, ... more on TripAdvisor

Fantastic Service and a really good menu. I've been there 3 times and everything is delicious. Nice place. I've always been for work ... more on TripAdvisor

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10 reviews

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Service is just amazing, Food is even better, try their Famous Shrimp Scampi
A++++++++++++, great restaurant. more on Yahoo! Travel

My family and i have been going here for YEARS and we always keep coming back at least once a month. The food is amazing, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great fresh fish, with a Tuscan flair. Good wine list and terrific service. I loved it and will go back often. A great place for Birthdays and any other celebrations. The bread is fantastic, just like sitting in a restaurant in ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Good food, Good wine, Good dessert, just not exceptional.
I would go again if invited, although it would not be at ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I love the food, ambiance and the service.

This is the perfect italian restaraunt for an evening out with friends ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From 10Best.com

This northern italian restaurant brings a warm, inviting touch of italy to downtown glendale. Regulars approve of the gnocchi and caesar ... more on 10Best.com