Farrelli’s Cinema Supper Club

This is a solid four stars. You can sit at a bar with a great view of the movie or you can sit at a table. Either way you can’t go wrong. I’ve never had a bad meal here in approx ten visits. I recommend the lasagna, new york strip, Wine or a cocktail, and of course popcorn. If you haven’t been and you like movies you gotta add farrelli’s to your rotation. A great place for a date. And if the clock is running on the babysitter this place is a must!

My friend and I came here per her suggestion (her having been there a few years back and my first time) and we had a blast! We arrived early for the antipasto appetizer and drinks in the bar. The owner was the bartender and was very nice and friendly. We saw Bridesmaid, which was hysterical and the food was not bad at all. You could tell it was all made fresh there. I ordered the steak, although a little overcooked, still perfectly edible. We ordered the popcorn at the end, air popped with REAL butter! It was delicious. A little dated décor (but still great!), but it was clean and comfortable. We had such a wonderful time and will absolutely go back!!!

I have been going to Farrelli’s for years, since they first opened. I love the idea of this place.
Remember people, 3 stars isn’t bad it means A-​OK.
I would give the concept 5 stars. The atmosphere is cool. I love the old movie posters in the hallway. Most of the seating is comfortable. I would much rather watch a movie like this instead of being crammed like a sardine in a typical theater.
Service is almost always good. 4 stars. On their busier nights the service has been a little rushed and impersonal. However they are always quick when you page them for something during a movie.
Now we come to the food… When they first opened their food was 4 stars. Tasty and simple. I also had their catered food at a couple weddings and it was 4 star food as well. I am sad to say that in the last few years the quality of the food has gone down drastically. My husband and I went a few nights ago and it hit rock bottom. My sandwich was dry and tasteless. My husband liked his burger but he was horrified when he bit into a still frozen french fry. Yuck.
Drink prices are steep. $ 7 for a draft beer. Really? The food prices would be fair if the food quality was a little better.
I hope the owners take the criticisms to heart. I still love Farrelli’s and always have a good time when I go.

Though the décor in this place is a bit old school, I love it. I especially love the Phil Collins music that is ALWAYS playing before the movies. The chairs are comfortable and I’ve never had a bad view of the movie screen. I’ve been here MANY times and often take out of town guests here for a unique experience. My Husband and I also like to come on weeknight date nights.
The food is ok. We’ve had things we love and things we don’t. Time and time again, I love their salads. Something about that cabernet vinaigrette that gets me every time. They also put cranberries and feta cheese in it, which I love. The tenderloin sandwich is another item we get regularly and each time it is made well and tastes good. The piece to resistance however is the popcorn. My god, the popcorn. Something about it being popped fresh and having real butter is just magical. Get it, trust me, I wouldn’t steer you wrong.
Go to Farrell’s! It is a great concept, they play good movies, and it’s a cool local spot to hit up. PLEASE keep this place alive, I would be sad to see it go!

Tonight was our first night visiting Farrelli’s — we had purchased a DealChicken coupon and used it as an opportunity for a «date night».
The atmosphere was awesome — chairs were incredibly comfortable and it was truly like watching a movie in the comfort of our home. Thankfully, the place wasn’t too busy and it was an older crowd, so no interruptions or rude folks.
We had the queso as an appetizer — definitely not the best. The chips were reminiscent of a Costco-​type bulk chip, not the most fresh. For some reason the queso tasted like cigarette smoke — a little strange. But not completely horrible.
I had the house salad for dinner and it was fresh and quite tasty. My husband had the burger which he said was good, but lacked any type of seasoning or flavoring. We did have the popcorn, which was ok, not great. As far as the prices, we found them appropriate.
Service was friendly but definitely not speedy. We hit the light on our table indicator but it took awhile for the waiter to come back. I have a feeling that since it was a slow night there was only a few people working both theaters.
If it were for food alone, it would probably be a 2 — 3 star deal, but the environment and the treat of having a glass of wine while being comfortable and watching a movie bumped it up to 4. We would definitely go back again.

If iPic were a swanky Scottsdale nightclub, Ferelli’s would be Applebees. Affordable, comfortable, and fun. The place does smell like it’s been there forever, but I felt like it was clean and decent quality. Our server was really nice, even when I told him we weren’t ordering entrees. We had two appetizers– crab dip and chicken nachos. Both were good. Also ordered dessert but it never came. It was just a miscommunication between servers. No biggie. I would definitely go back with a group of friends or my family.
The movie screen was big, picture quality was good, and the sound LOUD (which was good for the action movie we saw).
I bought a coupon off Deal Chicken which made the evening super affordable (less than $ 50 for 3 people’s tickets, sodas, appetizers, and tip).
Side note: There are three levels of seating. It seemed like the front section would’ve been too close.

I’m really on the fence about this place…
I’ve been to Farrelli’s several times… love to take friends here for a special occasion… but there’s something just not quite right about it.
The art deco décor is classic and elegant. The lobby is fabulous and really makes you believe you’re somewhere special. There’s a nice bar area which is perfect for a drink before dinner…
and then they take you back to the theater…
The long hallway back to the theater is a bit odd and seems to be missing the same ‘oomph’ as the lobby… almost like you’re really not supposed to be there…
Then the theater.
The tables and chairs are comfy, but it lacks the elegance of the lobby. Like a second rate pool hall.
The menu is great, but the food is anything but top notch. The flavor just isn’t there. Like the theater.
I’ve always found the service to be pleasant and efficient.
The quality of the sound and picture of the movies is pretty good— I’ve never felt like I was getting ripped off in that regard.
It’s frustrating to me since the concept of this place is fantastic, but it loses something once you pass the lobby. If they’d step it up a bit and add some flair to the theater décor and the food, it would be a 5 star experience for sure.

I’ve been to Farrelli’s a handful of times now. I’ve come to conclude that the concept is fanciful, but the execution is mediocre.
5 Pros:
–the art deco doors, gorgeous!
–Hollywood glam posters on the wall
–you push a button on your coaster, it lights up, then over pops the waiter with your refill
–you can have a drink at the lounge while you wait for your film
–there’s an email listserv and you can get hooked up with deals
5 Cons:
–the food isn’t great, (IT’S AWFUL) tastes mass produced and bland
–too expensive
–slow service in the theater, rude service upfront
–you get graced with «smoooooth jazz» before the film starts, yeah no really.
–if you’re not on a date here, you’ll feel like you should be

I spent the evening here with friends last Saturday. We waited in the bar until our table for 8 was ready. My first impression after entering the dinner-​theater room was that the room was full, stuffy and it smelled like a locker room. When I told the waiter that it felt stuffy, his first response was that it’s normal for a room to heat up with 60 warm bodies in it… Wrong answer! The AC kicked in and actually got chilly a few times after that, but you certainly didn’t hear me complain about that. I put the black cloth dinner napkin on my bare legs. Hey– It matched my zebra print skirt and black shirt so I was stylin’ while watchin’.
I had already eaten so I ordered the previously Unilocaled reviews and highly recommended real buttered popcorn. I paid $ 5 for a bowl of grease flavored, unbuttered popcorn (I had ordered real butter). It was horrible and I hardly ate any of it. The cheesecake was good and the raspberry topping delicious, but $ 6 is pretty steep for a small slice of heaven.
Regardless of all that, I still rate Farrelli’s a 4. I won’t let a few negative experiences cloud my overall impression of the place.
My friend and I both decided that Farrelli’s would be a good double date night out idea. Now all me need are two willing and available men… Okay, so the line forms here… now.

I love this little spot in Scottsdale. For the past few years, we’ve been catching ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on Christmas Eve. Service was the same as always — great. Waiters were always on top of things. After the movie, we enjoyed drinks by the lounge. It was nice to enjoy this with a group of new friends and each left amazed at this experience. We’ll definitely have to return more often. Cheers!

The concept is amazing, and I probably set my hopes too high for this little joint. Watching a movie and enjoying full service food and drink at the push of a button? What’s not to love?
Turns out, just about everything. The execution was totally off. We were the only people in the theater but somehow the service still sucked. The food was mediocre. The second run movies were mediocre, but plenty entertaining after a couple glasses of wine, which were offered at a decent price.
I guess it’s the cheap bastard gene in me that has a problem with this place. I nearly bust a nut when I have to pay full price at a regular theater and shell out for their snacks, let alone drop double the amount on a crappier second run version of the same theater fare.
I’ll stick to catching the drive-​in double feature with my own bottle o’ wine and snacks, rather than return to this place and shell out obscene amounts of money on freezer-​burned puff pastry and vino.

I love this place ! the service was top notch, merlot was great, prices I was very happy with .
I think I’m gonna be a regular.

Against the advice of my 21 year old the family ventured out to see «Killers» at Farrelli’s Cinema and Supper Club in Scottsdale.
Farrelli’s is a place I frequent on a special night for a movie that I wished I would have caught at the theatre.
The unique twist with Farrelli’s is the dining and drinking you can do while you are watching the show. The movies range throughout the day from great family movies and the heavier stuff at night when the kids should be in bed.
The wine list and other beverages along with the food are above average quality and price. Anywhere I can find a glass of Row 11 Pinot is alright with me.
My family usually shy’s away from the high dollar menu and stick to the salads appi’s and the tenderloin sandwich. My 12 year old decided the pizza has been too mushy in the past so he opted for the tenderloin sandwich as well this time.
I had a cold crispy lettuce wedge that was drowned in dressing but oh so good. My fault for not getting the dressing on the side. I do not understand why 99% of the restaurants I go to insist on drowning the lettuce!
My daughter had the chicken ceasar and a Blue Moon and actually laughed at the silly movie. Just goes to show how much the environment weighs in on forming an opinion.
Farrelli’s is a family run business and seems to be hanging in there in this economy. I wish they had a few less expensive options but we always order the same thing.
There is a nice bar to wait in until seating time and very comfortable rolling chairs to actually view the movie. Plus great music videos before the show.
The bartender is always happy and friendly, but our waiter Kieth seemed a bit put off that we already had drinks when we got to the table and never has as nice table side manor. Everyone else at Farrelli’s has always been very nice and «happy».
Make sure you get the popcorn!!! It is just like Grandma used to make in the popcorn popper. Only the best ingredients.
I am getting a group of ladies together next week to go in and catch Sex and the City 2 with a donation of a pair of shoes you get a $ 2 martini!
Farrelli’s is a great place for gatherings of all ages and occasions.
I tell all my friends to go there when they want to do something different.
Farrelli’s is a go!

This is the perfect spot for a date night.
For about the same price as seeing a movie in regular theaters, you can check out a second-​run in a very cozy setting. It kind of feels like you’re watching a movie in a very nice theater room at a friend’s house (only the movie is still off a film projector, and the sound system is better). The seats are very comfortable and are easy to transition from the table (when you’re eating) to facing the screen better when you’re not. The staff is also very good about being almost transparent while serving you in the middle of the movie.
The food is not spectacular, but it’s definitely not bad. They also have a decent beer and wine selection, along with a bar in the lobby.
If you’ve never tried a cinema supper club, Farrelli’s is worth checking out just for the experience alone.
Or if you’re just planning to do dinner and a movie on a random night, why not just do them both together?

I love movies. I love dinner dates. Farrelli’s combines the two, making it the perfect spot for a fun date night!
What an awesome idea! I’ve been here a few times, most recently to see Iron Man 2. (My boyfriend wanted to see it, and we missed it while it was still at the major theaters. So I decided to take him out on a surprise date!) The tiered levels of seating are great, the seats are comfy, and everyone always has a good view of the screen. The sound system is also very good, even for an action movie like Iron Man 2.
The staff runs this place like a well-​oiled machine. Seating begins a half hour before the movie, so you have plenty of time to peruse the menu and order drinks, appetizers, and your main course before the show begins. If you arrive earlier, you can sit in the bar/​lounge area and have a drink or two (or head across the parking lot to Sapporo for some happy hour sushi). The servers quietly and unobtrusively move about the theater, bringing food, taking orders, and clearing plates. Each table also has a light-​up coaster that can be used to summon a server at any time.
Their drinks are tasty (not at all watered down), and the food is good, though not exceptional. The sandwiches are a great deal at under $ 10, and they come with a side salad or fries — very filling! I really like the idea of eating a real meal and having a few drinks while enjoying a movie. Don’t get me wrong, I love the popcorn at Harkins, but there’s something different and a little romantic about enjoying a cocktail and sharing some baked brie with someone special.
I highly recommend Farrelli’s for anyone looking for a different «date» atmosphere or an evening out with a group of friends.

I like that the movies are somewhat current (i.e. you can still find them in the «regular» theaters) and the concept is fun for a unique family outing or date-​night. I love that I can sip on a cocktail while watching a movie and not have to be home on my couch.
Why not more stars? The food does NOT measure up to the prices for me. Think hotel food. :(
I totally suggest going but stay away from the entrees to avoid disappointment.

For a movie place, the food is pretty good, even for vegetarians! They even mix a decent drink. Now, if I could only remember what I had and liked…
Ironically, it’s the popcorn that we’re always tempted to order but never end up too fond of.

I had been wanting to try this place for awhile. Last night we finally went to see 2012. A movie where it’s best to eat at the beginning, because you probably won’t want to later. At least I didn’t.
Everyone has covered the basics of what and how this place operates so I won’t reiterate. I love the concept, and feel like they’ve done a really good job with one or two exceptions. The place looks great and is very comfortable. Service is largely unobtrusive, but hard to flag without the buzzer. And the ladies room wastebasket was overflowing with paper towels all on the floor — before the movie started.
I liked the music videos /​live REM concert video before the movie started. I was hoping this meant no ads beforehand but I was wrong.
What I found lacking was the food. We ordered the crab dip and grilled chicken bruschetta. The bread served with the dip was dry and stale. Didn’t taste particularly real, which I thought given the ($ 10.95?) price, should have been a given. The bruschetta was ok, but again, the cheese tasted a little bit weird. It wasn’t bad, really, just not good.
Oh and MHA also asked me to mention that his popcorn (a must have for him) didn’t seem like «movie» popcorn and the real butter was cold and congealed. With all this, I also thought the food was overpriced. If it was better, I wouldn’t so much mind the $ 60+ total for 2 tickets, 2 appetizers, 1 popcorn and 2 beers, but …
I am torn, though — I really love the concept and would like to go again. I want to support such establishments because I reallt think they’re fun and a good idea. Maybe if it’s a movie I missed and really really want to see.

love this place — especially when they are showing older flicks — went for a girls night out to see The Big Chill — we all dressed «disco», ordered drinks, apps, and desserts and just noshed and giggled all thru the film! The service is pretty much spot on — don’t find it distracting at all — of course, we heeded the mgmt’s recommendation on when to get there and be seated — this way, all ordering, drink delivery and service was pretty much done by the time the movie started.
I’ve also taken my daughter to see Wizard of Oz — great experience — seeing it on a big screen, with the opportunity for her to be «grown up» and sit at a table in a comfortable chair and eat during the movie.

If AMC, the $ 1 cinema and Denny’s were able to birth a baby from a menage a trois, it’d be this.
Farrelli’s shows not so new yet not too old movies while serving mediocre food. It was very distracting to watch a movie while servers walked throughout the area serving Denny’s quality food. I took a few bites of my food and left it. I’ve managed to repress the memory of what I ate so I’m sorry I can’t warn you all about it.
The concept of dinner & a movie, at the same time, is awesome, but unfortunately, they failed to deliver.