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Cafe Farina, Michigan City, IN

Cafe Farina

4.7
4.7
236 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Cafe Farina - casual old-school vintage vibe, serving up authentic Italian-American specialties and classic cocktails shaking to the beat of Italian music streaming through the restaurant. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, both local and imported, Chef Joseph Farina features specialty Italian sandwiches, fresh pasta dishes, imported meats and cheeses, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Inspired by Chicago’s neighborhood joints and renowned Italian Delis, Cafe Farina is bringing a taste of Italian culture to downtown Michigan City!

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Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Great Food & Refreshing Cocktails! Weekend favorites Do-Rite Donuts and Pastries from Beatrix! Special Weekend Brunch Menu, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Craft Cocktails!
    Weekend Brunch! Photo

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Innovative

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Farina in Michigan City is a delightful spot for Italian cuisine, offering both a vibrant and cozy atmosphere. Patrons rave about their "outstanding food," especially the pasta dishes like brisket tortellini and lemon chicken. Service is "attentive" and "friendly," though the venue can be "a bit loud." Despite occasional wait times, diners appreciate the "great vibe" and "delicious food." A must-visit for a memorable dining experience!

236 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. The food was good. The customer service was awesome and I definitely will be going back.

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    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food great service. It was a Friday night so very busy, prompt service

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  3. Cheryl

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant. It was recommended by a close friend. It was excellent. Everything from the ambiance, service, and food. Will definitely go again!

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  4. Russell

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were terrific but the 1/2 hour wait with reservations in very tight quarters was not good- obviously overbooked.

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  5. Claire

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hidden little GEM! This place may not look like much from the outside, but my goodness what a fabulous little place! This was my first trip to the Michigan City/New Buffalo area and we needed some last minute Valentines Day reservations. We took the 430 as opposed to the 930 which were the only time slots available and spent 2+ hours enjoying dinner at the bar (our choice - they had a table for us) The bartenders were great - quick with a joke and had great personalities. Dinner was outstanding - 5 stars all the way. We will be back someday!

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  6. Kathy VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated near the door. There was a cold breeze every time someone entered or left the restaurant.

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  7. Kelly VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had meatballs as a starter, then the bacon pasta entree on special and the linguini and clams in white sauce as entrees. Every bite was delicious!

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  8. tracy

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were amazing! Our server was the BEST! Ask for Jenny’s section when you go!

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  9. Michael

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! Awesome service! The service was excellent. Very helpful and informative.

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  10. Robert

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I chose Cafe Farina to start a weekend long celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. I seleted this restaurant based on other reviews I read. They did not steer me wrong!! I hope my review will help others finalize their choice to try Cafe Farina. Now to the experience itself. In my 53 years of life, I've eaten my fair share of Italian food. I truly can say this was by far the best Italian I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was extremely warm and welcoming. We felt like we were at Grandma's house for a family celebration! The staff was extremely friendly and warm to us we felt like family!! Cafe Farina has now been placed on our must do list when we get to Michigan City! All I truly can say to anyone on the fence about trying this restaurant is just do it!! You truly will not regret it. I love this place!!

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Cafe Farina is rated 4.7 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Farina

825 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

Additional information

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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