(215) 627-6274
15 S Third St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9496
-75.1457
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East
What People Are Saying About Farmicia
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Primary colors, soft indie rock and Buddha murals make this setting as serene as a holistic spa--one that serves champagne cocktails and eggplant cannolini. Metropolitan Bakery owners and the White Dog's former chef team up for a menu whose message is: Good food is good for you. Equal treatment to vegans and carnivores calls for Niman Ranch pork chops, vegetarian cassoulet, bountiful bread baskets and desserts.
08/08/09
How is this place still in business?
by hmannings at Citysearch
We were from out of town and used a coupon from oline. Im sorry that we did not read the reviews first. our waitress gave us the impression that she did not wish to be there. My husband ordered the duck and I ordered lamb, both bland, cold with rubber like texture. I sent back my lamb and opted for the crab, pear salad thinking who could possibly mess up a salad. I was wrong
the crab had very fishy taste. Needless to say we left hungry and irritated.
- Pros: great restaurant decor
- Cons: food and customer service.
12/05/08
Sort of pathetic
by DocBB at Citysearch
We had a discount coupon so we chose to ignore the negative reviews. Dinner was a celebration and we were in good spirits, helped along by an excellent bottle of wine (they have a byob policy).
Our server was a bright, pleasant young lady. The ambiance was fine. We shared a large tasty crab salad and our bread was tasty and went well with the herb-infused butter. Then came a long wait for our entrees.
Finally, they were presented to us - a small lamb shank sans gravy, sans flavor with sides that weren't much better. The duck breast too, seemed flavorless and totally uninspired. Both dishes were barely adequate and frankly the word that resonated through my mind was "pathetic." Our server seemed apologetic (was she embarrassed?) Even with the discount coupon, this place seemed hardly worth the money.
11/08/08
RUDE staff
by awareness1 at Citysearch
My friend and I always go to Farmacia because they use organic ingredients, especially eggs if I want breakfast. Every time I go I swear to god its the last, but the last time was so bad I wanted to let everyone know to BOYCOTT! The waitress looked annoyed from the start, was extremely cold and rude, forgot an item we ordered and didn't even come to check on us. We were sitting there being ignored while the resturaunt was pretty empty. No wonder its empty - those ignorant rude waitresses just loaf around looking dumb while we're out spending cash. Its maddening. Worst service ever. Too bad because the owner must have a good intention, but that doesn't cut it. Boycott and maybe they'll upgrade their staff- RUINED my meal and I'll never go there again!
- Pros: quality of food
- Cons: basically paying to be insulted and ignored...oh and started at by staff
The Details on Farmicia
Where to Sit:
The bar is lively on weekend evenings; front tables are sunny at daytime, and the whole place is nonsmoking.
When to Go:
Quieter in midday, FARMiCiA is a place to take a long lunch--or brunch.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, B.Y.O.B., Brunch, Notable Chef, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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