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Interior - Farina, Kansas City, MO

Farina

4.9 (2371)
$50 and over
Contemporary Italian
19 west 19th street, Kansas City, MO 64108

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
Modern Italian style cuisine featuring an oyster bar, seasonal menu changes, fantastic wine selections and beautifully crafted cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Smith
  • Private party facilities
    Yes, email Nancy Smith at nancy@michaelsmithkc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Kansas City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.9

4.9
(2371)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

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Farina is a top-tier dining destination in Kansas City, lauded for its "phenomenal" dishes like the black rice, "superb" pasta, and "exceptional" foie gras. The attentive service, led by skilled servers like Aaron and David, enhances the "intimate yet energetic" atmosphere. A must-visit for unforgettable culinary experiences.
2,371 Reviews
  1. Fariba

    Derbyshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot go wrong with Farina! The food, staff and service are incredible! Just be sure to make your reservation way in advance.

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  2. David Gold

    Kansas City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect—Great food, service and ambiance. Excellent value given the high quality food.

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  3. Skylar

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience and great service. It was our first time at Farina and our server was able to walk us through the menu with some personal and customer favorites. The food was amazing and was at a great price. We enjoyed our evening and will be back soon!

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  4. Jason Gold

    Kansas City50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pastas were terrific, as usual. My go to entre -- the smoked mozzarella stuffed veal chop -- was terrible. All fat. Disappointing. But, the rest of the meal was very good, service was good, drinks and wine were good.

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  5. Mike

    Kansas City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always outstanding! David, our server, is always so wonderful!

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  6. Paul

    Kansas City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great! We shared rabbit gnocchi, and lobster bisque. The duck ravioli and boar chops were delicious. My halibut , however was not so great. The plating was beautiful, but my fish was warmish, at best. The parsnip puree was cold and my roasted root vegetables were crunchy, not firm, but crunchy! I was very disappointed. Had the server asked about any of our meals, I would have sent it back. When I returned from men's room, my plate was gone. I should have said something 😔

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  7. Jon

    Kansas City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at Farina. Last night we brought friends with us who had not been to Farina yet to celebrate a birthday/retirement. We, along with our friends, were so impressed with the food, service and overall experience. Kaitlyn was an attentive server quick to offer suggestions. Our meals were delicious, as they always are, and we left the restaurant knowing that Farina has two new fans! Thanks for your commitment to quality fine dining and attention to detail. We'll definitely be back soon.

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  8. tracey

    Kansas City91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aaron is a wonderful waiter, fabulous food, drinks, wine. Thank you!

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  9. Pamela

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. The food is always superb--favorful with an inviting presentation. The Squash stuff pasta with a Kale pesto was outstanding. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

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  10. Jim Gold

    Kansas City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual, and the chicken spedini was outstanding and the best in town!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Smith
  • Private party facilities
    Yes, email Nancy Smith at nancy@michaelsmithkc.com
  • Neighborhood
    Kansas City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Farina is regularly recommended for date nights and special occasions, praised for its intimate atmosphere, excellent wine list, and oyster bar experience.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire fits well, and many guests treat Farina as a place to dress up a touch for anniversaries or special evenings.

Yes, Farina hosts private gatherings; the restaurant accepts private parties and guests have used a private room for groups (for example, a party of 7–8).

Farina feels warm, sophisticated, and energetic, the oyster bar and main room offer lively people-watching while the dining room’s lighting and interiors create an intimate, polished setting with a quieter side available.

Saturday nights are ideal for people-watching and street energy, while Tuesday evenings are also notably popular and can be packed at opening.

Guests commonly report leaving comfortably full, and desserts are frequently noted as generous, many say dessert portions are large enough to share.

Yes, families dine comfortably at Farina; guests specifically mention bringing children (one reviewer noted their daughter enjoyed the potato gnocchi), so it’s welcoming for family dinners.

At Farina, aim for later dinner, around 8 pm, when the dining room often settles down; if you want the livelier, buzzy scene, arriving at opening (even on a Tuesday) brings that energy.

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