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Ristorante Farfalla

4.2

1336 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Thank you for your interest in Ristorante Farfalla. We will take great delight in hosting your dinner party, and hope that we can assist you in planning your special evening. Whether you are looking for the perfect setting for a small group or large party, our elegant tables, discrete alcoves and private dining room will accommodate you. Our unsurpassed service and attention to detail is legendary. Our nationally acclaimed cuisine has received the highest, world-renowned culinary awards. We hope that you will select Ristorante Farfalla for an experience in exceptional dining while enjoying the Estero area.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(239) 495-9912
Website
http://www.ristorantefarfalla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Fattah
Catering
Have your party meals ordered for pick-up
Private party facilities
Luncheons By Appointment Business Meetings Birthdays Rehearsal Lunch Weddings Baby Showers Graduations Christmas Party Luncheons
Private party contact
Mike Fattah Chef/ Owner: (239) 495-9912

Location
21301 Tamiami Trail South #460, Estero, FL 33928
Neighborhood
Estero
Cross street
1 Mile North of Coconut Point Mall/Behind Chase Bank
Parking details
Public lot is available.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
Healthy
Southwest Florida
Great for fine wines
Bonita Springs
Innovative
Bonita Springs
Healthy
Bonita Springs
Great for fine wines

1,336 Reviews

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ChuckT
Naples
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ate on a Friday night at 5:30 because we had to go to a show at 7:30 later. It was not very busy and we were promptly seated in a booth that we requested and it was terrific. Our server was Morgan, who was very professional and excellent. he was very attentive to our needs and was always checking to see if we needed anything. The food was outstanding, my wife had the spinach salad and I had some free bread that was warm and terrific . We had chicken francese and the special butternut ravioli for dinner My wife mentioned that was the best butternut ravioli she had ever tasted And my chicken was excellent. They had a tremendous wine list with all of our favorites on it. We hadn’t been there yet this year, but we will certainly go back there at least monthly as we live close by.
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SteveB
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
I have nothing to add beyond my previous reviews.
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on September 7, 2023
We look forward to your return. Ristorante Farfalla & Staff
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
The food was bland both preparation and presentation was lacking. The crab stuffed mushrooms were swimming in water, the steak was fatty and under cooked, yet still remained tough and the dull utensil to cut it only exasperated the the experience. My seafood consisted of a swordfish filet that was dry in spite of the water it sat in, and the two shrimp and two crab claws with five small clams two devoid of the clam was the clincher in the do not return category. The Crème Brûlée my wife swears was crusted with a candle and tasted of wax. The experience was not good. Calling that fine dining is like calling a McDonald’s drive-thru a steakhouse.
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Healthy
Naples
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was excellent. The special Porcini Ravioli was excellent and the veal Marsala was very good. The calamari appetizer a bit bland Creme Brulee was excellent
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DebinSTL
St. Louis
114 reviews
vip
5.0
114 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went to the restaurant for a family meeting and for a good meal. The food and service were incredible! We ended up staying a while and the team gave us the time and space we needed and I very much appreciated that. The decor is rather dated and cups use a refresh but the food is well worth the visit.
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on September 7, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your evening !
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CherylL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful dining experience and highly recommend. Service was excellent, the entrees were delicious! The Chef/ owner came to our table to see how everything was and introduce himself to us.
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on June 26, 2023
Thank you, for your beautiful review! We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. After Mother's Day its quieter and I can come out of the kitchen and greet my customers. It is a pleasure meeting you . We would be delighted to Host your Anniversary, Birthday ,Baby Shower or Private Party ! Summer Wine Special during the summer months.
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FredG
Naples
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
This is one great restaurant! The stracciatella soup is by far the best ever. The sole is magnificent, and so is everything on the menu. It truly is a hidden gem, and Michael (chef/owner) is a fabulous chef!
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on June 26, 2023
Thank you, for your kind review! I need this kind of review on Yelp and Trip Advisor! I truly enjoy cooking and seeing my customers smiles after a good meal. Will work on my Service Staff could have been an off night. Look forward to seeing you in the near future! Summer Wine Special during the Summer months!
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
175 reviews
vip
4.0
175 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our first time at Farfalla. Overall it was good. Menu is ample. Wine selection is good. Restaurant looks very nice and clean. Farook our server was pleasant. We were not rushed at all. Appetizers wers salads, baked clams and pasta fasul. Clams wre not cooked enough but the taste was good. Pasta fasul was devoured. Gorganzola salads came with blue cheese not gorganzol as stated. Also the tomatoes had a taste of amonia. Chicken valdestano was excellent. Fish in parchment paper was good as was the dover sole. Pasta dish also good. Nice restaurant in an area where there are not many choices. We probably will return
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure dining here. Attentive and friendly staff. Delicious food with great portions. Highly recommend!
1 person found this helpful
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RoyVB
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a far more enjoyable dining experience now that "season" is past. Quiet enough to have good conversation. Food quality is always great. Service excellent
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MysteryDiner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff and chief were extremely pleasant. The food was wonderful and very fresh. Crab stuffed mushrooms were amazing as was the lobster ravioli. It was very quiet inside except for the lady at the table next to me! : ). Corkage fee is a bit steep at $35/bottle but hey that is a privilege not a rule to have one. All in all it was a very good experience and we found the chairs to be comfortable.
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on September 7, 2023
We look forward to your next visit.
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DaniA
Los Angeles
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very warm and inviting staff. Fresh salads, good wine list and plenty of items on the menu.
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on September 7, 2023
A pleasure serving you.
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Biggun
Naples
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
The night we dined they did not have enough servers and our server seemed indifferent to the task. the food however was great. the chairs very upright and unpleasant. worth a trip and hope to catch on better night.
Ristorante FarfallaResponded on September 7, 2023
September perfect for a date night !
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GourmetTraditional
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food & Service Bread Excellent, check! Salads Excellent, check! Veal Piccata out of this world, check! All Sides Excellent, check! Atmosphere & Setting Excellent, check! My wife has some hard on her diet restrictions. Our server and the chef gladly accommodated her needs and delivered a wonderful meal. New Favorite Restaurant.
1 person found this helpful
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HerbS
Naples
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience4
Neighbor hood & convenient to get to. Never overcrowded with pleasant atmosphere.
1 person found this helpful
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JoeM
Naples
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in the area. The head chef is superb. Our dinners were wonderful. The setting is excellent. The service is perfect. My highest of recommendations.
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Diner
Minneapolis
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience4
We were excited to try this place based on the reviews. Unfortunately, the service was terrible and the food was mediocre at best. We sat at our table for 25 minutes before finally flagging someone down to get some bread and order a bottle of wine. The Prosecco they had was too sweet. We ordered bruschetta, which consisted of four tiny slices of bread with about a tablespoon of tomato on top—for $12. We both ordered pasta, which was gluey and tasteless. It was supposed to have pancetta in it, but there was none. The bill was over $100 and no one even stopped to ask how the food was or if we wanted dessert. We had to flag down the bus girl to get our bill. Definitely will not be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in the area! Chef/Owner Michael is superb and the servers are outstanding!
1 person found this helpful
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JohnS
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were four of us. The soups were outstanding. The meals were excellent. Our waiter was awesome. A Great experience was had by all. We will be back!!!!!
1 person found this helpful
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SuzieQ
Naples
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was OK, nothing great. Penna with pink sauce was watery. It was my husband's birthday, they charged us for the tiramisu.
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MichaelM
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
There were three of us and we thought the experience was outstanding. The food was delicious and authentic. Glen was terrific...very professional and friendly service. The value for the quality received is terrific. Kudos to all!
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Hogfish
Naples
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service and food. We’ll be back…Appreciate the very kind and professional staff.
1 person found this helpful
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StaciaW
Naples
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience1
Awful. Outdated restaurant with below average food. Apps were undercooked and should have been browned up under the broiler (stuffed mushrooms, and stuffed clams) . Dirty wine glasses, scallop potatoes were the worst I have ever eaten. Seafood is obviously blanched and not cooked in sauce for pasta. Pollo Francesca was the worst I have ever had. When I asked for a side of pasta instead of potatoes I was told NO SUBSTITUTEs and charged $8 for a side of pasta….which was NOT GOOD! The reviews are a lie or they changed chefs! Will never go back! My family was so disappointed after seeing such good reviews! Should have went to Olive Garden! It would have been better and half the price! I recommend you go somewhere else!
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LisaC
Naples
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal had by our group. Excellent wine selection. Always a personal touch. We will be back again soon.
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Hawkeye67
Naples
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great menu. Meals were excellent. Tables too close and chairs not comfortable but we will return for the food.
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MikeF
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time, the food was great will be back next spring.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend was visiting. We went to dinner and we both had a great meal. We were able to meet the head chef/owner and get a photo. Such a great night!! Definitely a place to go!!! Food was amazing!!!
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karenrealtor
Baltimore
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again, we had a party of six and everyone loved their meals.
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MikeF
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and excellent food. We will be going back very soon.
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JaneH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and our server was excellent. Will definitely be back!
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EJDCMD
Philadelphia
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience from the host to the waiter to the service staff. Food was great.
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PhillyChicago
Chicago
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Found it odd that dishes weren’t served on pasta. Had to ask for a side of it. I had the salmon dish. It was so-so. It had bones. Husband had veal piccata and said it was bland. The others in our party had bolognese. Said it was good.
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AndreaD
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent with just the right size of servings. The waitstaff was very attentive and friendly. Tables were set nicely. We will definitely go there again!
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RobS
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
We had a 6:30 pm reservation and the restaurant was not even half full. It took 3 hours and 2 minutes to complete our dinner. First glass of wine order was wrong (brought white instead of red). It took three iterations of billing and charges before things were finally corrected on splitting the checks. Food was good/fair, not excellent. Overall, very disappointing experience.
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Tabloid
Naples
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
The restaurant came highly recommended. Physical plant well done and clean, waitress new, not real knowledgeable and very slow, fish over cooked pasta dishes fair, coffee cold. Overall rated C. Will not return!
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JU389
Louisville
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Treat for a visiting granddaughter from out of state.
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Tamken2
Minneapolis
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner and would advise anyone looking for a great wine list and great cuisine to be there. Staff is very welcoming and you can tell they know their regulars.
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Ursula
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best veal dishes in all of Florida. Lovely restaurant with attention to detail and attentive staff. A good choice for a great evening.
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Hogfish
Naples
112 reviews
vip
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tried after a long time and very much impressed. Extremely friendly staff, good food fairly priced. We’ll be back soon!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service! Highly recommend trying this restaurant!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Ristorante Farfalla is rated 4.2 stars by 1336 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

21301 Tamiami Trail South #460, Estero, FL 33928

Additional information

Cross street
1 Mile North of Coconut Point Mall/Behind Chase Bank
Neighborhood
Estero
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public lot is available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Fattah
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ristorantefarfalla.com/
Phone number
(239) 495-9912
Catering
Have your party meals ordered for pick-up
Private party facilities
Luncheons By Appointment Business Meetings Birthdays Rehearsal Lunch Weddings Baby Showers Graduations Christmas Party Luncheons
Private party contact
Mike Fattah Chef/ Owner: (239) 495-9912

Ristorante Farfalla

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti

Tiramisu

Mozzarella Caprese

Menu

What 1,336 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

FAQs

How is Ristorante Farfalla restaurant rated?

Is Ristorante Farfalla currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information