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Cafe Farina, Michigan City, IN

Cafe Farina

4.8
4.8
241 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
825 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

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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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please fill out catering form on our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Please fill out private event form on our website.

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 241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Italian

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Service

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Farina is a delightful dining destination renowned for its "exceptional food," "fantastic service," and "vibrant atmosphere." The Italian cuisine, including "handmade pastas" and "delicious calamari," consistently impresses guests. Despite occasional noise and seating challenges, the restaurant remains a "hidden gem" in Michigan City, promising memorable experiences for every visit.
241 Reviews
  1. margaret

    Grand Rapids3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Erica, our server was wonderful and food always spot on. However the table for 4 was too cramped against the wall- no room between the back of my chair and the person sitting behind me. Consider some type of draft barrier at the door… very cold each time it opened.

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  2. Tim

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. Everything was superior. Great food, service, ambience. Real professionals! Will go again.

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  3. Andrea

    Chicago17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter did not come and tell us there were no oysters for a long time. When we changed our appetizer order both our appetizer and entree came out. Our waiter also never offered us coffee or dessert. Food was good but service was not.

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  4. BrianW

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was wonderful. The staff was attentive to our needs.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fresh calamari, really cool ambience. Fairly priced.

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  6. 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Cafe Farina is rated 4.8 stars by 241 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

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

  • Neighborhood
    Michigan City, IN
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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