Cafe Farina

4.6

217 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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.

Location
825 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507
Neighborhood
Michigan City, IN
Parking details
None

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!

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
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Indiana
Best Food
Northwest Indiana
Best Value
Northwest Indiana
Neighborhood 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

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Mary Pat
VIP
Chicago
189 reviews
5.0
189 reviews
Dined 2 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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.

Cafe Farina

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Weekend Brunch!

Menu

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Cafe Farina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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