Farmer's Bottega Restaurant

Farmer's Bottega Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Susan VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our woman server was so amazing and kind, I am so sorry that I don’t remember her name. The food was delish and we enjoyed our dinner. The meatballs and side of carrots were especially yummy as was everything else. She also gave us complimentary glasses of champagne and dessert as it was our 41st Anniversary. Many thanks to her, we had a lovely evening!
   

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   SFLivin VIP

   Chicago / Illinois1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Party of 4, Saturday evening meal. Ordered charred Octopus and Mussels & clams to start w/ side of bread, duck confit gnocchi, ratatouille risotto & pappardelle pasta. We all loved our meal, the food was delicious, the service was wonderful and the atmosphere was lively - just what we were looking for on a Saturday night. The one item that rubbed us the wrong way, and why we didn’t give 5 stars - they charged us 4% for using a credit card! There was no mentioning it before or after the meal. That seems strange at best and a bit of a mood killer at the end of a good meal. Anyway, hope they reconsider this practice in the future or at least make it known to patrons before the credit card was used.
   

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   Elise

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful place to grab a bite. Date night or with the parents
   

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   Tracy VIP

   Denver7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful meal at Farmers Bottega last night. The service was great and the food was comforting, beautiful and really delicious! We had the calamari to start and it was good. Then the kale salad was delicious and then we shared the Paccheri which was the winner! Love the cozy elegant vibe, can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Cassio VIP

   San Diego18 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Been going there for years now and as of lately it seems that the food quality has gone down while prices keep going up. It’s not a bad place but no longer my first choice for Italian food.
   

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   Rachel

   San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lemon poppy pancakes are divine! Love their outdoor seating in the back
   

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   Cathie VIP

   San Diego330 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a favorite of ours. Everything is consistent ... great service, delicious food and a cozy ambiance. We'll keep coming back!
   

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   Ron VIP

   San Diego49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best places in town! Quality food, EXCELLENT Service We enjoy the ambiance. The food is always delicious, on time. Everyone is friendly &welcoming.
   

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   Robert VIP

   New York City208 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I was looking to try a new restaurant for Mother’s Day. This place had many 5 star reviews, so I booked it. Ambiance - Cool looking place. Exposed brick walls, nice decorations. Service - Very good service. Server was attentive and patient. (House Made) Sangria - Light on alcohol. Tasted like fruit juice. Definitely did not taste fresh or homemade. Grandmas Meatballs - Nice name. They were clearly pre-processed and/or previously frozen. Big disappointment. Pork Ossobucco w/Risotto - The pork was a bit chewy and the risotto was lukewarm. Tiramisu - As part of the Mother’s Day special ($66/pp) - not much of a discount, they included dessert. They gave me a piece of Tiramisu which was 1/3 the normal size (I knew because the 2 orders for the kids were 3x the size). It was also half frozen. Hoped they saved an extra dollar by skimping on my “less than stellar piece.” As disappointed as I was with the meal, then I see a 3% surcharge when using a credit card. SERIOUSLY!?!? 90%+ of all restaurant receipts are credit cards. Build it into the cost! Soooo cheesy! That was the cherry on top that made me decide never to return. So many better places in San Diego. I felt like this place was a complete money grab.
   

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    Gregg

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We were looking to change up our dining routine a bit, and thought let's try something in the Hillcrest area. Came across The Farmer's Bottega and decided to give it a try. Very friendly and attentive staff. The salads? excellent. The wine? a great pour! The flatbread? also excellent! While my wife and I were sitting there, we were talking about how familiar the restaurant seemed, a lot like The Farmer's Table in La Mesa. A quick Google search to realize both are run by the same owner(s). While both restaurants have great food and are of very similar quality, the wait staff here seem MUCH more friendly than the La Mesa location. We will definitely return!
    

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