Place Category: Catering, Italian, Outside Dining, and SeafoodPlace Tags: Chef Owned and Operated and Dog Friendly Patio
Authentic Italian dishes focused on taste and quality, accompanied by the freshest signature cocktails and wine. Enjoy a romantic walk on the beach, watching the sunset, followed by a delicious casual meal at Il Farro, named for the hearty and delicious whole grain, farro. We import ours directly from Italy, where it is farmed organically, low carb, low gluten, high in fiber and, best of all, tastes AMAZING!
We also feature fabulous seafood dishes , like linguine del Pescatore , fresh halibut, salmon, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and more. Other dishes include steak, veal chicken, Finish your meal with one of our homemade desserts from tiramisu and gelato.
Established in 1993 Il Farro Restaurant sits in the heart of the Newport Beach Peninsula, right by the Newport Pier. Its cozy Italian atmosphere and its family-oriented service give our customers one of the best Italian experiences in all Orange County.Il Farro - Newport Beach - Menu
Updated 10/2/2021
Menu and prices subject to changeChef Owner: Domenico Maurici. Chef Owner: Michele Maurici. The Chefs will be happy to make any special request or vegan requests, if available. Please notify your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. **Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of food-borne illness, specifically if you have certain medical conditions. Some fish plates could have bones or pits in olives. *All sales plus tax. **Prices subject to change.
ANTIPASTINI - STARTERS
Mozzarella Caprese 14
Fresh Mozzarella with fresh sliced tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oilBruschetta Primavera 13
Toasted garlic brushed Faro bread with provolone, fresh tomato, olives, red onion, basil, home Italian balsamic dressingCarpaccio di Bue 16
Thin slices of raw beef filet with arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese in e lemon dressingGamberoni Monterosso 18
Sauteed black tiger shrimps, fennel, lemon, farro grain in a white wine garlic sauceFrittura Mista 19
Fired calamari, tiger shrimps and zucchini, with a spicy tomato sauceBurrata con Arugula 17
Fresh stuffed mozzarella with arugula and cherry tomato in an extra virgin olive oil balsamic dressingTimballo di Melanzane Parmiggiana 15
Baked eggplant, parmiggiano reggiano, mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, basil sauceAffettato Misto 18
A selection of imported Italian cured salami and cheeses, prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella, and mix Italian imported cheesesCalamari fritti 18
crispy fry Calamari with our homemade marinara sauce
SECONDI PIATTI - MAIN COURSE
Misto Pesce 36
Grilled mixed seafood with salmon, branzino, jumbo shrimp, in a lemon garlic white wine sauce, served with seasonal vegetablesSalmone Grigliato con Farro e Salsa Vellutata 28
Grilled salmon with Faro grain sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, served with side of seasonal vegetableFiletti di Branzino alla Griglia 29
Filet of Mediterranean sea bass grilled with crumbled pistachio. Served with a side of seasonal veggies (**because of the nature of this delicious small fish you may find small bones)Cioppino Posilipo 39
A delicious mix seafood dish, fresh black mussels, octopus, fresh manila clams, calamari, Tiger shrimps, Bay scallops, fish catch of the day, garlic, red pepper and fresh tomato in a white wine sauce. Served with Farro crostiniMisto Carne al Porcini 38
Mix grill of Rib-Eye steak, breast of chicken & Italian sausages with porcini mushroom sauce, served with seasonal vegetables.Bistecca alla Erbe 39
Rib-eye steak grilled with fresh erbe, served with a side of seasonal vegetableScaloppine di Vitello al Piccata 28
Pounded Veal top round with lemon, capers, white wine garlic sauce, served with fresh seasonal veggiesScaloppine di Vitello al Marsala 28
Pounded Veal top round with Porcini mushrooms in a Marsala sauce, side of seasonal vegetableScaloppine di Vitello al Parmiggiana 26
Pounded Veal top round breaded and lightly fried, topped with mozzarella cheese in our homemade marinara, served with fresh seasonal veggiesPetto di Pollo alla Piccata 26
Pounded chicken breast breaded and lightly fried, topped with lemon, capers, white wine garlic saucePetto di Pollo alla Marsala 26
Pounded chicken breast breaded and lightly fried, topped with mushrooms, garlic, marsala wine saucePetto di Pollo alla Parmiggiana 26
Pounded chicken breast breaded and lightly fried, topped with mozzarella cheese in our home made marinara, served with fresh seasonal veggies
PASTE - PASTA
Gluten free pasta available with any sauce - Add 5Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico 15
Spaghetti pasta with tomato basil sauceSpaghetti Bolognese 18
Spaghetti with meat sauceFettuccine Alfredo 19
Fettuccine pasta with Alfredo cream saucePennette Piccanti 19
Penne pasta with Italian sausages and red hot peppers in a fresh tomato sauceFettuccine al Pesto di Basilico 19
Fettuccine pasta with basil pesto sauceBavette alle Vongole Basilico 24
Linguini pasta with fresh Manila clams, parsley, garlic in a white wine sauce or red sauceCapellini alla Checca 15
Angel hair pasta with fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oilEliche Tropeani 19
Spiral pasta with chicken, mushrooms, in a pink sauceLinguine del Pescatore 35
Linguine pasta with Fresh catch of the day, fresh Manila clams, black mussels, calamari, bay & tiger shrimp, white wine, garlic tomato basil sauce with a touch of red pepperRavioli di Formaggio al Pomodoro 20
Four cheese ravioli with marinara tomato basilRavioli di Formaggio al Pesto 22
Four cheese ravioli with pesto basil sauceTortellini P.P.P. 23
Homemade cheese tortellini with ham, peas, cream and Parmesan cheeseRavioli di Spinaci al Zafferano 24
Homemade whole wheat ravioli filled with spinach & ricotta cheese in saffron sauce with asparagus & chopped tomatoesPappardelle al Ragu 25
Homemade egg pasta with meat Ragu sauce cooked slowly like the old Emilian traditionGnocchi di Patate alla Sorrentina 22
Homemade potato gnocchi with toamto sauce and mozzarella cheeseGnocchi di Zucca al Burro e Salvia 22
A new trend in pasta, light potato dumpling filled with baked pumpkin in a butter sage sauce with a touch of cremeLasagna Tipica Emiliana 22
Homemade fresh pasta sheets with meat sauce, béchamel sauce, fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheese from ItalyRavioli D'Aragosta e Granchio al Vodcka 29
Home handmade ravioli with lobster, crab, ricotta, in a vodka sauceGluten Free Pasta 5
Gluten free pasta available with any sauceAdd Chicken 6
Add Salmon 10
Add Shrimps 10
Add Sausage 6
ZUPPE - SOUP
Zuppa del Giorno 10
Soup of the dayMinestrone 10
Mix fresh vegetables soupZuppa di Farro 10
Homemade soup of Farfo, with fresh tomato, pancetta bacon, cannelini beans, onions, fresh herbs and mix vegetablesPasta Faggioli e Farro 10
Traditional Italian bean soup with pasta, bacon, and Faro grain
INSALATE - SIDE SALADS
Della Casa 11
House mix spring lettuce, home balsamic dressingInsalata Calabrese 13
Fresh sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh Fennel & basil. Italian dressing.Di Cesare 13
Romaine lettuce, garlic, croutons and Parmesan cheese in a house Cesare dressingIl Farro e Feta 16
Mixed spring lettuce with Farro grain, chopped tomatoes, carrots, feta cheese, home balsamic dressingAdd Salmon
4 oz,. 10Add Chicken 6
Add Shrimp
(3) Shrimp 10Add Italian Cold Cuts 8
FARRO SPECIALTIES
Farro grain cooked like a risotto style 100% organic. Low gluten, low carbohydrate, high fiber.Farrotto alla Milanese 25
Farro grain with shrimp and asparagus in a saffron sauceFarrotto Forestiera 25
Faro grain with tender chicken, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, tomato, red onion, basil & Parmesan cheeseFarrotto Ortolana 25
Mixed vegetables, shallots, fresh tomato basilFarrotto con Salsiccia 25
Italian sausages, fresh tomato, garlic, basil and Parmesan cheeseFarrotto Cacio Pepe 22
Farro grain risotto with Parmesan cheese, shallots and butter, and black pepper tossed in Parmesan cheese wheel table sideFarrotto Salmone E Asparagi 24
Farro grain, wild caught salmon, asparagus tip, shallots, garlic in our homemade vodka pink sauce
CHEF'S DAILY SPECIALS
Ask about Chef's daily meat selection and Chef's daily fresh market seafood specials. The Chef will be happy to make any special requests or vegan requests if available.Daily Meat Selection
Ask about chef's daily meat selectionFresh Market Seafood
Ask about chef's daily fresh market seafood specials
PIZZE - PIZZA
Pizza Margherita 15
Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce with fresh basilQuattro Stagioni 20
Ham, artichokes, olives, mushrooms, mozzarella & tomato sauceCarne (Meat Lovers) 21
Italian sausage, homemade meatballs, imported Italian cooked ham, pepperoni, mozzarella & tomato sauceAl Farro 19
Italian sausage, Farro grain, mozzarella and tomato saucePizza Prosciutto di Parma 21
Mozzarella and tomato sauce with prosciutto aged 18 moths from Parma Italy, fresh arugula, shaved parmiggiano reggianoPizza Ortolana 16
Mozzarella and tomato sauce with mushrooms, red onions, kalamata olives, green peas. NO MOZZARELLA CHEESEPizza Diavola 19
Mozzarella and tomato sauce with spicy salami CalabreseAdd Items 2.50
Create your own pizza with the items availableCaprese 18
slice fresh tomatoes, slice fresh mozzarella cheese, extra vergin olive oil, basilPollo E Pesto 20
Homemade pesto sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, diced chicken, marinated sundried tomatoes. NO MARINARA SAUCEQuattro Formaggi 18
Mozzarella, feta, gorgonzola, parmesan cheese. NO MARINARA SAUCE
CONTORNI - SIDES
Spinaci 11
Sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oilRapini Broccoletti 11
Sautéed broccoli Rabe with garlic and olive oilFaggiolini 11
Sautéed string beans with butter and shallotsAsparagi 11
Sautéed asparagus with butter and shallotsContorno di Pasta 11
Side of penne pasta in a pink sauceFarrotto all Romana 11
Faro risotto with Parmesan cheese, shallots and butterHOMEMADE DESSERTS
Ask About Our Homemade Dessert Tray Made Fresh Daily!Tiramisu' 9.50
Imported lady finger Cookies, Espresso, mascarpone cheeseCannoli 9.50
Homemade cannoli shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips orange and lemon zestProfiterol 10.50
Homemade Cream Puff Stuffed with pastry cream and topped with chocolateGrandmother Cake 9.50
Shortcrust with homemade lemon cream topped with roasted pignuts and powered sugarMix Berry Cake 9.50
Homemade shortcrust , chantilly cream fresh mix berryPastiera ( Farro Cake) 9.50
Homemade farro grain cake with ricotta cheeseNapoleon 9.50
Crispy layers of homemade puff pastry with pastry creamChocolate Mousse 9.50
Homemade chocolate sponge base topped with a dark chocolate mousse and dusted with cocoa powderSpumone Bomba 10.50
homemade strawberry, pistachio and chocolate gelato all coated with chocolateCheese Cake 9.50
Homemade creamy rich new york style cheesecake sits on graham cracker baseCreme Brulee 9.50
Homemade creamy custard topped with crunchy caramelized sugar