3 Best Authentic Restaurants in South Bend

3 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Carmela's at Macri's restaurant

1. Carmela's at Macri's

4.7

Exceptional(1220)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Bend

Booked 16 times today

Our authentic Italian restaurant is full of Italian classics inspired by Carmela herself. Enjoy rich Italian favorites like homemade lasagna, chicken marsala and lake perch. Relax over a hearty meal of spaghetti and arancini or enjoy chicken parmigiana, one of our old world selections. Located right next door to our very own Macri's Italian Bakery, save room for an exquisite dessert selection! Open since 1978 and ran by the same family for 45 years. Join us at our one and only location Downtown South Bend, for the best authentic Italian!

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2. Legends of Notre Dame

4.1

Excellent(552)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South Bend

Booked 13 times today

***FOOTBALL FRIDAYS WE ACCEPT WALK INS ONLY****Legends, our refreshed tavern offers a new menu featuring shareables, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Located just yards from Notre Dame Stadium on its sound side, Legends is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. The University of Notre Dame is a cashless campus. Please be aware that campus is undergoing multiple construction projects this summer that may impact how you navigate campus by vehicle and on foot. A renovation project to the Main Circle on Notre Dame Avenue has begun, closing the roundabout to traffic. Access to North Notre Dame Avenue will be limited until mid-August and you may experience delays upon your arrival to campus. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to welcoming you to campus.

A photo of Yesterday's Food & Spirits restaurant

3. Yesterday's Food & Spirits

4.8

Exceptional(967)

Price: Moderate

• American • Granger

Booked 8 times today

Yesterday's Food & Spirits is an authentic American restaurant known for its homemade scrumptious desserts, as mentioned in the description. The reviews are consistently high, with mentions of the amazing food, incredible atmosphere, and friendly, attentive staff. One review highlights that the restaurant is 'Family owned and operated', adding to its authenticity.

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3 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmela's at Macri's

2. Legends of Notre Dame

3. Yesterday's Food & Spirits

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