Cafe Farina

825 Franklin St, Michigan City
(219) 249-0004

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Tonie Ortiz

Never ate here before and will not be back. I ordered the parmesan with meatballs and I wasn't sure what I was getting but pretty sure there was no parmesan on my plate at all. I had 3 meatballs that were lukewarm with marinara sauce and a bowl full of penne noodle with marinara. My boyfriend ordered the braised brisket tortellini and there was no brisket anywhere. The service was not very good either. Waitress never came to ask how the food was or if we wanted anything else. Very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Y Notto

We were in town from out of state and ordered some dishes to go. Absolutely disappointing. The chicken to tough and hard to chew and the meatballs had a pungent taste to them. Absolutely disappointing and aweful.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

louis rizzo

First time there, went with family who were there before, so I had a martini, my wife a glass of wine also a Bloody Mary , and a mamosa, four of us. They have bread service, so we ordered the bread, well, I had chicken Ala joe, wife has pasta bolognese, uncle had linguini and clams, and aunt had pasta bolognese, well the server brought out the linguine and clams , and the chicken ala joe, the pasta dishes came out about 5 minutes later, the sauce on the pasta almost had a crust on it , it had to b sitting for a while, the bread came out just about when we were done, we sent it back, the server apologized, here is what got me , I ordered a martini and there was a two dollar charge for ice, r u kidding me, I told the server if that charge is for ice then shame on this place, service was mediocre at best, the food just ok , but to nickel and dime people, for ice and an olive is un acceptable, its not the money, I have money, but there’s a limit, I was a restaurant owner, and to charge for ice or an olive , ridiculous, won’t back , so keep nickel and dime people, u won’t last very long.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Benjamin Doherty

The food here is always enjoyable. But they took advantage of me while they smiled.

On a recent visit, I ordered an Old Fashioned. They did not provide a cocktail menu at the table. I asked for “good bourbon.” I was not informed about the contents of the cocktail when it arrived.

There was a very long wait for food.

And when the check came, the cost of that one cocktail was over $50.

This is far beyond reasonable expectation for a restaurant of this level. I asked for a good bourbon, but to charge more than $50 for a shot of bourbon without telling me first and giving me the option to choose something else is very bad faith.

They got their $50, but I won’t go back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Phillip Gehlhausen

We found this great restaurant and had a wonderful experience. They have very nice specials and the environment is cozy and fun. We'll be back again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Orecchiette with Sausage, Pork Chop Calabrese, House Salad, Meatball

Lissa Marie

I literally couldn’t stop eating, my stomach was going to explode but the food was so good to the point I’d rather not be able to breathe then not take another bite. The chicken alla limone. Mind blowing, my mouth waters just thinking about it. Meatballs are so good. Zsa zsa salad was fire. Literally amazing food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Celia Mendoza

We stumbled upon this great restaurant after a day at the beach. Despite being fully booked, the host/owner kindly seated us without a reservation. We enjoyed calamari, spaghetti and meatballs, fettucini with chicken and wine all delicious. The tiramisu was the best I've had in a while! We will be back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Fo

The food is great but very expensive for small quantities. Nothing really comes with soup or salad. I ordered a lemon chicken breast meal (I can't remember the name of it) and it literally came out as just a breast. No noodles, no sides, no bread. It was really delicious but for 20 some-odd dollars, I expect more food. We've eaten here twice but we're taking it out of rotation. Their vodka sauce is good but Pesto's is significantly better. More food for the same price as well. The atmosphere is bar-ish. Loud. Not a good place for conversation. The tables are close together.

Food is really delicious but there's much better overall options out there.

ETA after owner response: The lemon chicken I was served did not come with anything. No pasta, no soup or salad and no bread of any sort. So that's where the disconnect must be. 20 some odd dollars for just a chicken breast, albeit delicious, is scandalous. The last time I got the ricotta ravioli with vodka sauce. It comes with 4 ravioli. No sides. No bread. No soup or salad. Was it good? Yes. Will I get it again? No. Thanks for your professional response. Have a great day!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sparsh Nair

Good dishes, although for the price I would’ve expected a larger portion. Went when it wasn’t too busy, and service was good.

The meatballs are recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Christopher Harris

Took a special trip on South Shore to travel here, took 20 minutes to be waited on atter sitting, after eating I was handed a to go box with no bag, like what do expect me to do with that? That was so rude and disrespectful. Food was good but will I come back? Absolutely not.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Lilly Doran

We had to wait for an over an hour to order our meal and it took over 50 mins to even get the appetizer and all of our waiters forgot a simple question we asked multiple times and never answered and forgot parts of the meal

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Jennifer Nichole Leach

My fav Italian restaurant in NWI.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Kochan

Linguine and clams are delicious.
Awesome bartenders.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Rosenberg

Great service have great food. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cali Aftowski

Place has gone downhill.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 5

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