Café Cortina

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   maureen

   Chicago

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was not our first visit to Cafe Cortina. The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. The grilled shrimp appetizer was outstanding!
   

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   Joe

   Greater Boston

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I’m a long time guest. I typically enjoy dining at cafe cortina. But this past visit was a little different. I requested a fire pit table well in advance but they had already occupied the tables with other parties. The noise level was extremely loud. Wedding party playing boom boom music plus a private party in other rooms. This was combined with a full house in the dining room. Service was good. Not as good as past experiences. Took a long time to get apps and salads. The staff were swamped with the wedding party and the dining room. You could see it. We were seated at a very undesirable area in corner and the noise was so loud that my voice was sore after yelling so much. I got scallop app and braised beef pillows (relatively small portion for main course) and both were very very salty. And I love salt. Spouse got vegetarian lasagna and it was excellent. Not too salty. $22 beefeater martini which was a little pricey. Mohamad our host was extremely pleasant and helpful and offered to move us to a better area but we were already settled at our current location. I think the lesson learned here is to call ahead and find out how full the restaurant will be with the dining room and private parties, and simply avoid a reservation during those days and times. It kind of tarnished our expectations. We will be back. Just know better now when to avoid a visit.
   

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   Shawn

   Detroit

   40 reviews

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   4.0

   40 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. If I had to find any fault, much time from the end of dessert to the presentation of the check. Credit card mixup at the end. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
   

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   Edward

   Detroit

   34 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   excellent service Chef was fantastic. Served white truffles himself. Wine selection outstanding and of course the food was off the hook
   

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   Leyla

   Detroit

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best food, atmosphere, and service!!!! One of my favorite restaurants😍
   

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   Noriko

   Detroit

   7 reviews

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   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great birthday celebration of my song became 22 yeas old! We had 4 appetizers: spicy squids, octopus, scallops and polenta with wild mushrooms. All were amazingly flavorful and delicious. My son had a tomahawk, while I enjoyed Mediterranean fish (I forgot what kind). That tomahawk was so huge but tender. It came with mushroom butter sauce and potatoes more condiments. We concluded this dinner with crème brûlée and flourless chocolate torte and a cup of decaf coffee. I’m so glad that my son is now old enough to appreciate these dishes wholeheartedly! And the service was impeccable, as usual. They were so attentive and everything was timed perfectly!! I really appreciated all aspects of the dinner!!
   

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   Phyllis

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From opening the front door to enter all the way to saying good night, we had the BEST experience with all staff, servers, as well as their support people. The food was so tasty and beautifully presented. Portions were ample and left-overs taken home. We’ll be back soon! Thank you!
   

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   James

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing meal of homemade pasta and sauces. The food is exceptional. The service though took it to the next level. The waitstaff was so attentive and informative. An overall 5 star night out with friends. We will definitely be back and highly recommend you go as well.
   

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   Emily

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for an anniversary dinner, staff was nice, food was outstanding, overall an amazing experience.
   

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    Chad

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I brought 4 coworkers with me who have never been here before and they all thought the service and food was great!
    

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