Reviews for Farina Ristorante in North Bay, ON

I think the chef that had been working there must have left, because the new chef if they have one, didn't prepare our dinner... very well at all. The waitress's were okay, but forgot some things and didn't make up the bills correctly. My wife and I werecharged a drink from another parties orders, and they had to pay us back in cash to make up for the restaurant's mistake. Wewon't be going back there, it was not a great experience. And for $100 you would think one couple would get some value for that.Unfortunately there was little to be impressed with. Read more

Atmosphere is great. Heard from an Italian friend they really liked this place and I thought it was really authentic. Great... food Only one server one (staffing shortages everywhere) but she was friendly and did a great job. Restaurant is in the BestWestern and has a shared bathroom. Half the tables are up 3 steps on a balcony. Great date location Read more

We used to enjoy Farina's, before Covid. Decided to try it again. The menu has changed, which is to be expected. In the past, we... enjoyed the warm olive dish, and their pizza was great. Both choices are no longer served. Prices on the food was definitelyhigher. My dish of Chicken Penne was heavy on sauce, low on Penne, low on Chicken and a few hours later I was not enjoying the(return of the) sauce... Not too sure I will return. Service was fine, some small changes to the decor. Read more

This restaurant in our hotel was excellent! The food was delicious and we enjoyed dinner and breakfast here. Would definitely... return to try more of their menu items. Read more

A couple of friends and I went there last night and had a great time. Excellent food and our waitress was wonderful! I will... definitely go back and can only recommend Farina. This is without doubt one of the top 5 restaurants in North Bay Read more

I tried this place because it is located in my hotel. I had a ticket be for a free breakfast which was ok. Pancakes were very... dense and hard to eat. The sausages casing were very tough as well. For dinner I had the anichini and Osso buco. The rice ballsweren't bad, the breading is very thick and crunchy. Inside could use something else like peas added. Kinda just blah but goodtomato sauce. Osso Buco had good flavour, not a whole lot of meat for what I paid. I don't care for polenta which is what it issupposed to c ok me with so I got rissoto. Very chewy and gummy/starchy. I don't think I will be back during this trip. Read more

Nice decor, perhaps a bit dated. Service was slow to me but that may be their part of the dining experience. Spaghetti and... meatballs was average. The meatballs were nice and moist. Mushroom ravioli was very tasty but the pasta was far too chewy.Nothing special but I will return to try other dishes. On-line reservations was quick and easy. I did put in the 'comments'section that it was our anniversary dinner but that was not acknowledged. Read more

They served the best cappelletti dish I have ever tasted! A unique and delicious Caesar salad, amazing lasagna, soft lighting,... beautiful decor, the food was fantastic, they even made a custom dish as a special request. We had a great dinner and it was notoverly expensive. This will be a regular stop for our family. Read more