Farinolio Westfield NJ

4.8
(276 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
973-531-6661
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About The Business

Farinolio is an Italian bakery and cafe located in Westfield, NJ, offering a taste of Tuscany. They specialize in traditional Tuscan pastries, bread, and savory items made with high-quality ingredients. Their space also serves as a cafe providing coffee, tea, and light meals, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers to enjoy authentic Italian flavors throughout the day.

Beyond their bakery and cafe services, Farinolio hosts cooking classes as part of their event offerings. These classes provide an opportunity for participants to learn traditional Italian cooking techniques in a hands-on environment. A notable and frequently offered class focuses on the art of making fresh, authentic Italian pasta from scratch.

The pasta making classes are designed for individuals of all skill levels. During the session, attendees learn to create various pasta shapes and complementary sauces. The experience typically concludes with enjoying the freshly made pasta dishes together, often accompanied by a complimentary beverage. These classes allow guests to connect with Italian culinary traditions and develop new skills in a fun and engaging setting.

Location & Hours

Farinolio Westfield NJ

121 E Broad St, Westfield, 7090

973-531-6661

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Hours
Mon
7:30AM-4PM
Tue
7:30AM-4PM
Wed
7:30AM-4PM
Thu
7:30AM-4PM
Fri
7:30AM-4PM
Sat
7:30AM-4PM
Sun
7:30AM-1PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Pasta Making

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Farinolio Westfield NJ Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli