Farina Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Had a fantastic dinner last night! Salad’s warm olives were delicious and the right amount of dressing. Pizza was to die for. Crispy, thin crust and great toppings.

Favorite place in all of Albuquerque! Everything is so delicious and this place has heart. Stew is an amazing host. Ask for a cherry pie for a unique experience. We always do their NYE dinner and it is so worth it. Desserts are always amazing. The only bad experience we’ve ever had was with a server named Candice. She never came to check on us after giving us our food (after first bringing out the wrong pizza) and bringing us the bill. Didn’t ask if we wanted another drink or the dessert menu, etc. We cashed out with her then went and sat at the bar and had more drinks and dessert so we could tip someone who cared. Not sure if she is new or having a bad day.

The restaurant is set up nicely. It is an open floor plan. It’s not a very large place, but it’s spacious & has a relaxed atmosphere.
We ordered the Antipasto Platter, which was very good and enough for 3 – 4. The Carne pizza was great. And the Butterscotch Budino dessert was delicious. It got pretty loud when it filled up but other than that, I have no complaints about this place.

I’ve been coming to Farina for several years now, and it has been consistent with food and service. Last night (1÷7÷2016) I was craving pizza so we dropped by. Carni is always my preferred choice, however, it was a time for a change.salsiccia. So delish. I paired it with a chilled merotti (sp?). Excellent! Chad, at the bar, is always welcoming, cheerful, and ready to get your drink and food order!

This was our first time visiting Farina and we ordered the sautéed mushrooms, the carne pizza, and a couple of local beers. The mushrooms were so rich that I would consider them some of the best I’ve ever had. The carne pizza has cured meats and the prosciutto was outstanding. The crust was super crispy and not too heavy.
Don’t forget to try the tiramisu!

Hands down the best pizza in town. Period.
But also truly great salads, appetizers, pasta specials, and desserts (try the butterscotch budino) and a great curated selection of beer & wine.
I’ve been coming since they opened 7 years ago. Always consistent; amazing food and friendly efficient service.
Farina is pizza nirvana.

Well I am disappointed they charged me for the meatballs because they were gross and seemed pre made or frozen (I told them but paid anyway) the pizza was okay but bland no flavor. Good service though. Not coming back and would not recommend.

Cool little pizza spot near downtown ABQ. I had the caprese salad, which was awesome (and probably larger than most people would need for an appetizer) and the margherita pizza which was also very good. The menu says they bake their pizzas near 800 degrees which creates some charring on the crusts, but I didn’t find it to be an issue as far as flavor.
Definitely recommend!

Perfect pizza! Just how we like it! The Service was awesome, «Jessa» was the best! We started with the Verde salad and sauteed mushrooms… delish. Our pizza the margarita, the crust was perfect. Tip– we dipped our crust into the sauteed mushrooms wine sauce… omg! Oh yes, great selection of beer and wine!

Best gluten free pizza ever.
They have always been very accommodating with my family. Half of us have Celiac Disease and the other half do not. This means an odd combination of Gluten free and traditional preparation and they haven’t missed a beat yet. I’ve been told the non gluten free pizza is equally as amazing!

Farina is always good. The pizza has that perfect blend of wood fired crispness and melt cheesy goodness. Menu has interesting combinations like sage and white truffle oil on pizza. I’ve never had a bad pizza here.
The service is usually good also. I was forgotten about waiting for a table which isn’t cool, but after I called the hostess on it she appoligized and we got a free round of drinks, which made up for the 20 minute wait.
Ambiance is also good. Hip and edgy with a reclaimed feeling.
I wish it wasn’t so loud in there though. It would be a 5+ for me if there was a bit more privacy in the seating (you’re smashed right next to the adjacent table) and prefer it a bit more quiet. The only semi private seats have you staring right our to the sidewalk and the sidewalk folk staring right back at you.
Fantastic dinner spot just probably not for a first date or when you want to have an easy conversation with your dinner partners.
Oh, can’t forget the wine list. Nice options there. They also give kids dough to play with –like instead of coloring books. I wonder if they would give us adults that too?

Such delicious pizza! I was told that it was the best in NM, and now I eat there all the time because it’s TRUE. Everything else on the menu is also amazing! An ice cold bottle of Peroni, a delicious verde salad (one of the best restaurant salads I’ve ever had), and a basic margherita or a satisfyingly salty carni curate pizza is the perfect meal. The pizzas are a bit small, so one pizza is enough for two people if you can’t eat all that much like me. I live nearby and since I’ve moved to ABQ I’ve eaten here more than anywhere else. The back patio is nice too if you want to sit outside. Highly recommend!

Things that make my foodie heart sing: good crispy crust on bread with a pillow soft center, mushrooms cooked properly, thin artisan crust on a pizza with creative toppings.
Farina’s had all these and definitely made my heart sing.
My boyfriend and I headed over here after the gym and grabbed a seat outside. We ordered the sauteed mushrooms as our antipasti, shared a spinach salad, and shared the special pie.
The sauteed mushrooms had 4 different types of mushroom in a butter/​wine sauce with the perfectly aforementioned baked bread. The sauce was so excellent I had to ask the waitress to leave the bowl so I could slowly drink it with my perfectly baked bread slices after all the mushrooms had been consumed. The spinach salad was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The pie we ordered had pork shoulder with peppers and some type of crispy kale-​like green sprinkled on top and fresh mozzarella. Eating here reminded me of eating with my brothers at Delfina Pizzeria in SF.
Service was great, and this place even had a parking lot attendant that helped cars find parking spots/​back out of spots, etc. I will definitely return soon!

You want a good pizza? Maybe you want some good antipasti?
Well I’ve tried it and I’m here to say, they both are splendid. We started off with the antipasto platter and its filled with fresh cheeses, olives and cured meat. The pizza, we ordered the carni curate. It has everything you want in a traditional pizza and more. The meats are delectable, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and mozzarella. The sauce is sooo tasty, ask for some on the side.
Located in downtown, it is a great place for a nice night out to eat… We ate out on the patio, which made it even more enjoyable. Do it before the weather gets cold yo!

We went here just after 4 pm and the dining area was empty, but they had good traffic coming through for pickups. Our waitress was amazing and I wish I knew her name! We brought our baby and even though the facility isn’t kid-​ready, she brought a ball of pizza dough with flour for her to play with. She loved it! Really neat that they were attentive and accepting of our energetic 1 year old. She also suggested a wine she really liked, but when I gave her my preferences helped pick out a really perfect pinot grigio. Husband got a Czech beer, so it’s cool they have such a wide selection.
The food: caprese with homemade mozzarella = yum! Good tomato/​mozz ratio. I feel some places just overload you with tomatoes and skimp on the old stuff… also came with crispy, delicious bread. then we shared a meatball calzone. Really good, but maybe a lot of spinach.
Overall, our waitress was proactive and attentive, the food was good, and it was right by our hotel and around the corner from marble brewery. Perfect!
(Parking was either metered in front or a lot to the side with an attendant. Bring cash.)

I was pleasantly surprised when I entered Farina. Definitely don’t judge a book by its cover. The interior had a nice vibe and the menu was great. You come here for the pizza but don’t discount the other items. I’m not a big fan of salad but ordered the Verde because I wasn’t that hungry. It was superb, which I don’t ever think I’ve said about a salad before. I will definitely come back here.

Great place! Had a nice ambience, private parking is a definite plus…
The pizza was great, was tailored to what we wanted… dessert was great as well… the people and the crowd was pretty cool — may be slightly expensive for us but we’ll certainly visit again…
And by the way, I think the place merged with ‘the artichoke café’ now because the banners said both names — so if u are searching like I was, look for either name…

This is a pretty neat pizza joint that allows you to go half and half on the pizza so you can try two different flavors on one pie! I came with my friends and we had the Carne/​Salsiccia, Bianca/​Formaggio Di Capra, and also a chopped salad. We were seated right away when we came in on a Saturday night at a little past 8.
The chopped salad came with four pieces of bread drizzled with olive oil which was pretty tasty and the salad itself had a bunch of toppings such as bell peppers, olives, horseradish, chick peas, heirloom tomatoes, and was well dressed. Out of the four types of pizza, I thought the Bianca was the best followed by the Salsiccia, the carne, and then the formaggio di capra. The pizzas had a nice char and has a great crunch to it and each bite was amazing.

My parents and I stopped at Farina after my bag was lost by one of the airlines at ABQ. Despite the not-​so-​great circumstances, we were so happy we had the chance to enjoy such a nice meal!
Farina is comfortable and modern inside, and features a lot of great local artwork on its walls. Along with the comfortable atmosphere, this place serves a mean pizza and some pretty impressive salads and desserts! Additionally, if you like wine, Farina’s wine list will definitely have something for your palate.
The three of us shared the cobb salad (so fresh, so healthy, so tasty!) and a margherita pizza (also pretty darn good IMHO). For dessert we had the butterscotch budino – a must have if you’re in to butterscotch goodness with a dash of sea salt and a dollop of whipped cream.
Our meal was about $ 60 total, so very reasonable for two glasses of wine, iced tea, salad, pizza, and dessert. I would absolutely recommend Farina to any local or traveler!

It’s the best around… nothing will ever bring this place down.
I had to laugh when people complained about the black on the crust. There’s literally a disclaimer on the menu that says because of their 1000 degree oven, the crust gets toasty. It’s not burnt. And it’s not dominos, nor dions.
I hate the term «artisan» but I feel comfortable calling the chefs here artists.
Hands down the best pizza in abq.