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Cafe Farina, Michigan City, IN

Cafe Farina

4.6
4.6
217 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (219) 221-6091
  • Website
    http://www.cafefarina.com/
  • 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

Menu

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What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Farina, a delightful culinary gem in Michigan City, captures the essence of Italian dining with its "excellent food" and "attentive service." Despite occasional noise and seating challenges, diners rave about the "fantastic" cuisine, from calamari to chicken parmesan. Outdoor seating offers a lovely ambiance, enhancing the overall experience.

217 Reviews

  1. Mary Pat

    VIP

    Chicago

    189 reviews

    5.0

    189 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine experience w 2 small children on a Friday night!

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  2. Julie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy place. Food and service excellent! Highly recommend.

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  3. Steve

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to dine at the Cafe Farina! Quality that you can count on.

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  4. Ted

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great dining experience, handmade pastas are excellent both the Bolognese and the raviolis. The Calamari as well as their salads are nice starters

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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    On reservation had noted that it was my wife's anninverary but nothing was done about it: not even a "Happy Birthday" wish. Also the proportions on the pasta dishes are ridiculously small.

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  6. Jane

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    POOR INITIAL IMPRESSION! We waited, seemingly unnoticed, to be seated for over 5 minutes (restaurant was not full) while two of the staff were engrossed in taking a carryout order from the hostess stand. We then felt we "inconvenienced" them , despite having a reservation, as they stated they were preparing for a large party to arrive. We were unceremoniously directed to a table and then ignored as the large party began to file in. We left without ordering due to the poor treatment.

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  7. Steve

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitstaff is EXCELLENT! And, of course, the food was fantastic. A very pleasant experience!

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  8. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. We eat at cafe Farina regularly and are never disappointed.

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  9. Fred

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Spaghetti & meatballs was outstanding, great flavor!

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  10. Claire

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I split the stuffed artichokes and they were spectacular! Our waitress recommended ordering some bread on the side to “mop” up the sauce, and she did not steer us wrong! Additionally, she recommended the braised brisket tortellini in the house made vodka sauce that is phenomenal! We highly recommend Farinas for your next date night!

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FAQs

Cafe Farina is rated 4.6 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Farina

825 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Michigan City
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.cafefarina.com/
  • Phone number
    (219) 221-6091
  • Catering
    Please fill out catering form on our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Please fill out private event form on our website.
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