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Far Niente
204 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203-2610
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#29 of 123 restaurants in Glendale
3.5 of 5 stars 9 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Neighborhood: South San Gabriel Valley
  • 204 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203-2610
  • (818) 242-3835
  • Price range: €14-21 ($20-$30)
  • Good For: Romantic, Child-friendly

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3 of 5 stars
RMillerLosAngeles   27 contributions
Los Angeles
May 11, 2009

Have been here 5-6 times due to proximity of my office. The food isn't bad, but it is not memorable in a way. I can't think of a dish I was ever impressed by here. Service can also be fairly indifferent at times. All this would be OK if the place didn't present itself and price itself as a fine... more

“I've been eating there for over 20 years. It's not a terribly fancy restaurant, but the food is very very good.”
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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 3, 2008

I've been eating there for over 20 years. It's not a terribly fancy restaurant, but the food is very very good. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 17, 2008

Fantastic Service and a really good menu. I've been there 3 times and everything is delicious. Nice place. I've always been for work but I'm guessing it's romantic at night. more

“Awful food, terrible service.”
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1 of 5 stars
TomKyd   3 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 16, 2006
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Terrible. Just terrible. Had a reservation, and still waited a full hour to be seated and then another 45 minutes before our order was taken -- and after all of that, it was still some of the worst food any of us has had in years -- bland, tasteless fish, inedible pasta, etc. more

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Far Niente Address

204 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203-2610
Tel: (818) 242-3835 Fax: Take-out orders only: +1 818 242 4804
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.