Farena at Loews Arlington Hotel

“My husband and 5 year old daughter were looking for some place more relaxed after the Rangers game yesterday. We were staying at Loews so decided to give this place a try…and it turned out to be our favorite meal of the trip! We were warmly greeted and seated quickly. Our server, Amanda, was very kind, kept our Diet Cokes filled, and explained everything. Our daughter had a delicious burger from the kids menu and my husband and I split a pizza and a salad - both were delicious and hit the spot. It also was all reasonably priced. We were very pleasantly surprised!”

“This weekend I made a special trip to Farena, the restaurant inside the Loews Hotel in Arlington and it was well worth the drive. The inspiration for the visit actually started in Austin when I met Luis G, one of the chefs at Farena. He spoke passionately about food and his craft. The kind of genuine passion that says a lot about the caliber of a restaurant and the culture behind it. After that conversation, I knew I had to see/taste it for myself. So this weekend I drove 3½hours to do just that. I enjoyed a full three-course meal that absolutely delivered. I started with the fried mozzarella, followed by the chicken parmigiana, and then the Torchio pasta, finishing things off with four different desserts that made the perfect ending to the evening. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Beyond the food, the ambiance and hospitality truly stood out. The interior design is warm and welcoming, creating a space that feels both refined and comfortable. One of my favorite elements is the open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs at work. Seeing the team cooking in real time adds a special level of connection and appreciation for the craft behind each plate. A big thank you to Rocco and Alteron (Sorry, I probably butchered the second name) for the incredible hospitality, and to Aldo, the Sous Chef, for delivering such an amazing meal. Experiences like this remind you that great restaurants are about more than just food they’re about the people, the passion, and the atmosphere they create together.”

“My colleagues and I were staying at the Loews for a conference and dined at Farena for dinner our first night and returned for a drink by the fire pits on our second night. Overall, a really great experience. The restaurant is expansive (understandable given the hotel size and location), but does a nice job of carving out areas. Dinner was very solid — we had the bruschetta (excellent) and octopus (wouldn’t order again) as apps, with the Beet Salad, Vodka Rigate, Roasted Chicken, and Broccolini -as shared mains. All very well prepared and very tasty. On our 2nd night, it was a little hard to get service on the patio (Tbf, we came in a side door), but once we did it was excellent. Shoutout to Emily for warm hospitality with a personal touch 👏. For management, room for improvement is to better monitor the patio and keep lighting consistent to maintain an evening vibe”

“Wonderful place to eat Italian food. Conveniently located for me during my conference in the Loews Hotel. The wait staff is friendly and willing to help. I was in a hurry and called ahead for a table and advance order. Valet out front is included. All-beef meatball appetizer comes with 5 meatballs This Agnolotti Pasta is so good. Covered in creamy sauce with mushrooms and has a taste of garlic and parmesan. The pasta are like long ravioli enclosed style and are a green color. They are stuffed with delicious smoked ricotta cheese. BTW, ask for Agnolotti on a plate instead of the shallow bowl, as they bowl edge makes it a little difficult to cut (if using fork edge). Recommended!”

“I was staying the Lowes hotel for business and stopped in Farena for dinner. I was greeted by the host and seated right away. I was eating on the earlier side so there wasn't too many people in the restaurant. The waiter came over right away to take my drink order. They have a wine and cocktail list with a handful of different beers available. I started with the beet salad, wow it was good! And the portion, I could have finished my meal with the size they provide. I didn't want anything too heavy so I went with the chicken and mushrooms. I was only halfway through my salad when my meal came out. I was a little disappointed by this. There were only a few other tables seated at that time, I would think they could do better with timing. The waiter was apologetic and offered to put the chicken on a warmer but it was already on the table so I just let it go. The chicken was good but not great. The brown sauce was loaded with salt which I'm not a fan of. I had a side of asparagus which was pretty tasty. The food was not cheap, my bill was a little over $100 for one glass of wine, salad, entree and a side, no dessert or coffee. For the quality of food that was more expensive than I would expect but you are in a hotel.”