Cafe Farina Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Cafe Farina, located in Michigan City, IN, where Italian cuisine meets cozy ambience. This trendy and romantic cafe offers a full bar, outdoor seating, and accepts reservations. Known for their scrumptious meatball sandwich and delightful Moscow Mule, customers rave about the consistently excellent food and vibrant energy. The menu features classic pasta dishes like Cacio e Pepe, creative sandwiches, and appetizers like Fried Calamari. With efficient and friendly service, Cafe Farina is the go-to spot for outstanding Italian food. Don't miss out on their crowd-pleasing Spaghetti & Meatballs or the mouth-watering Cacio e Pepe. A gem in Northwest Indiana, Cafe Farina delivers a nostalgic and heartwarming Italian dining experience that you won't find anywhere else. Make a reservation through Open Table and indulge in the delicious offerings at Cafe Farina – a must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts.
Appetizers
Artichoke Piccata
longstem artichokes, garlic, shallot, cappers, parsley, butter, white wine
Chef's Famous Pizza Bread
garlic butter, pizza sauce, grande mozzarella baked golden brown; add Ezzo pepperoni |
Fried Calamari
served with Jason (Mix & Mingle) famous cocktail sauce
J.M.M. - Joe's Mama's Meatballs
a little smaller but just as delicious, housemade with marinara & pecorino romano
Sausage And Peppers
your choice Italian beef & giardiniera or sausage & pepper; served with marinara sauce
The Big Mozz
two giant ropes of mozzarella coated in herb breadcrumbs, served with our spicy marinara sauce
Chicago Baked Clams
Chicken & Sausage Alla Joe
layers of sauteed thinly sliced eggplant, sauteed chicken, fresh basil, marinara, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses baked to perfection
Pork Chop Calabrese
center cut bone-in pork chops, with potatoes sauteed in garlic vinegar banana peppers sauce
Steak Frites
Entrees
Pastas
Cacio E Pepe With Lemon
pecorino, black pepper, with lemon tossed with spaghetti
Square Noodle Bolognese
Fettucine Alfredo
housemade fettucine noodles, ricotta, heavy cream, parmesano-romano cheese
Braised Brisket Tortellini
in our famous vodka sauce - always made with Titos!
Orecchiette With Sausage
sauteed crumbled Italian Sausage, escarole, gigante beans, garlic, olive oil with orecchiette pasta
Linguine And Clams
Homemade Nana's Ravioli
housemade overstuffed spinach & ricotta cheese ravioli in sage butter sauce
The Best Spaghetti & Meatballs
Joes Mamas Meatballs, our famous marinara and perfectly al dente spaghetti
Spaghetti Marinara
Ahi Tuna Salad
Heritage micro greens-New Buffalo, MI, heirloom tomato, Haas avocado, sugar snap peas, sesame ginger vinaigrette
Insalata Caprese
heirloom tomatoes, imported fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic pearls, basil
The Cafe Salad
crisp romaine, percorino romano cheese, fresh lemon, drizzled with our best olive oil
Zsa Zsa Salad
poached shrimp, tomato, hard boiled egg, avocado, asparagus, and bacon with our balsamic vinaigrette
Sunday Salad
Salads
Sandwiches
Italian Hoagie
coppa salami, soppressata, mortadella, provolone, Italian dressing, lettuce, onion, tomato. Served with fresh-cut fries.
The Bennett Burger
Spinach
Bread (Plain)
Side Of Pasta
Rapini
Side Salad
Fresh-Cut Fries
w/spicy chipotle ketchup
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Velasco Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes (Plain)
Single Meatball
Side Of Giardiniera
Side Of Gulf (Small) Shrimp (pc)
Quart Of Marinara
Grilled Chicken Breast
Add Sausage Link
Add Crumbled Sausage
Sides
The Parm Bros.
Meatball Parm Sandwich
served on an Italian roll, topped with marinara & mozzarella, baked golden brown. Served with fresh-cut fries.
Meatball Parm Plate
skip the bread; make it a plate with a side salad or pasta
Chicken Parm Sandwich
served on an Italian roll, topped with marinara & mozzarella, baked golden brown. Served with fresh-cut fries.
Chicken Parm Plate
skip the bread; make it a plate with a side salad or pasta
Eggplant Parm Sandwich
served on an Italian roll, topped with marinara & mozzarella, baked golden brown. Served with fresh-cut fries.
Eggplant Parm Plate
skip the bread; make it a plate with a side salad or pasta