Cafe Farina

4.6

223 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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 223 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Indiana
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Northwest Indiana
Best Value
Northwest Indiana
Neighborhood gem
Northwest Indiana
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Farina offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service," making it a local favorite. Guests rave about the handmade pastas and variety of Italian dishes. While some reviews mention noise and seating issues, the overall dining experience is praised as "exceptional" and "memorable."

224 Reviews

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Jacquelyn
VIP
Chicago
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sunday nights are slower paced, quieter and delightful.
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Amy
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last time I received bread and a small salad with my meal… that detail was forgotten
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Dave
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. Farina’s Supper Club is great as well.
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Jackie
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing, every dish we tried we loved. The ambience and service were both fabulous. Highly recommend, we will be back!
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Dan
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food at a reasonable price. Seating kind of tight in quaint venue. Service was good.
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Gary
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, such a great place….food was excellent as well as the service ! I will be going back again!
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annie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous experience at Cafe Farina's on Christmas eve. The fouod was excellent, service was good ,given they were slammed, and the vibe was festive and fun. Great time.
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Mary Pat
Chicago
189 reviews
5.0
189 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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FAQs

Cafe Farina is rated 4.6 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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 223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Cafe Farina currently accepting reservations?

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