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Cafe Farina, Michigan City, IN

Cafe Farina

4.7 (257)
$31 to $50
Italian
825 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360-3507

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
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

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What 257 people are saying

Cafe Farina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Overall

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Food

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Ambiance

  • Northwest Indiana

    Best Value

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for brunch

  • Northwest Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Indiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Indiana

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Farina is a charming spot that consistently delivers "amazing food" and "great service." It's a cozy venue with an "energetic vibe," praised for its Italian dishes and welcoming atmosphere. While some mention tight seating and occasional service hiccups, many patrons are eager to return, calling it a "hidden little gem."
257 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Food was amazing and service was great

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  2. Rita VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Farinas’s Cafe is a wonderful place to eat, especially if you can sit outside. Our waiter was excellent and the food is the best. Mama’s meatballs are to die for. They are big , tasty, and lay on a bed of gravy ( Italian for marinara sauce). The eggplant parm is the best I’ve had in this area. My husband had the meat ravioli and said they were delicious!

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  3. Louise

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent whitefish, pasta and beef sandwich. Very noisy and slow service due to prime dinnertime.

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  4. Patricia VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Cafe Farina has good food but it was massively over crowded with tables and people jammed into the walkway to the bathroom. The noise level was such that it was hard to have a conversation across the table. Overall a disappointing experience. Even the wait staff seemed overwhelmed.

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  5. Joseph

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Would have rated higher except for the rickety 2 top we were seated at.

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  6. Kristi VIP

    Portland / Oregon26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very relatable and consistent. Great food. Great service.

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  7. Beth

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! We go almost every week! Atmosphere and food amazing!

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  8. Leslie

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed a delicious meal with excellent service on a very busy Saturday evening.

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  9. Gary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mothers Day brunch done very well. A smaller venue but we had a most private table in the front window. That led to some delayed service which was not usual but was rectified when service staff noticed. Food was top notch as always. A very enjoyable experience.

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  10. Laurie

    Chicago / Illinois27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all had great meals and super service by Joey. Love the menu! Cannot wait to come back and try other items. Thank You

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FAQs

Cafe Farina is rated 4.7 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Indiana
  5. Michigan City, IN

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Farina

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
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