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Café Cortina, Farmington Hills, MI

Café Cortina

4.8
4.8
1219 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
Café Cortina, nestled on the charming site of a former apple orchard in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been delighting food lovers since 1976. Known for its authentic Italian atmosphere and cuisine, the restaurant features fresh pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, and lasagnas made from scratch daily. Many ingredients are sourced from our on-premise garden, ensuring the freshest flavors in every dish. Signature dishes that are sure to impress include the the Osso Buco, showcasing tender veal shanks simmered to perfection, and our renowned layered Spinach Lasagna. We also take pride in our diverse selection of vegan, gluten free, and halal dishes, crafted to celebrate seasonal ingredients and cater to all palates. Guests can enjoy cozy fireside seating indoors or dine al fresco on our picturesque outdoor patio. Perfect for romantic dates, special occasions, or casual meals with friends and family, Café Cortina offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every dining experience memorable.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–19:45
  • Phone number
    (248) 474-3033
  • Website
    http://www.cafecortina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ernesto Antopia
  • Catering
    Email the Private Event Directors: rina@cafecortina.com or kelly@cafecortina.com or call 248.474.3033 ask for Rina or Kelley
  • Private party facilities
    Email the Private Event Directors: rina@cafecortina.com or kelly@cafecortina.com or call 248.474.3033 ask for Rina or Kelley
  • Location
    30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-2605
  • Area
    Farmington Hills
  • Cross Street
    Orchard Lake and 10 Mile Rd-
  • Parking details
    Gratuity based valet and self parking available
  • Public transit
    East of Orchard Lake, West of Middlebelt on the South Side of 10 Mile
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festa Della Mamma 2025

    11 May 2025 only
    Festa Della Mamma 2025 Happy Mother's Day 2025 4 Course Pre-Fixe menu: TBD Kids: TBD Additional Cost: Beverage, Tax & Gratuity

Menu

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What 1,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

  • Detroit

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit

    Romantic

  • Detroit

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Cortina offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "outstanding service" and "superb food." Guests praise the "romantic ambiance" and "authentic Italian cuisine." The restaurant is perfect for "special occasions" with its "attentive staff" and "beautiful setting." Though on the pricier side, patrons agree it's "worth every penny" for a memorable meal.

1,219 Reviews

  1. Nick

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was quite good. For the price, my wife’s appetizer and salad were pretty run-of-the-mill, though. The saffron risotto that was served with my braised short rib was also not fully cooked. My complaints are pretty small and it was overall enjoyable, but for the money we spent, I believe it should have been flawless.

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  2. Andrew

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beautiful venue, incredible staff. Our Host, Mohammed, went out of his way to prepare and organize a private room for me to be able to propose and was as equally enthusiastic about it as I was. Tremendous Valentine’s experience all around.

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  3. Jordan

    VIP

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Long-term patrons was very disappointed by this experience. Food quality seemed like wedding banquet rather than fine dining service was nearly nonexistent. Aside from the wine service waited 20 minutes to be greeted at the front as a party without a reservation was given precedence and the rest of the evening followed suit and even able to get bread service until nearly dessert And water. Refills were not provided. We have been coming here for 15 years and I don’t think we will be coming back soon.

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  4. Pete

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening and absolutely delicious!! It made our evening out incredibly special

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  5. samantha

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love celebrating special occasions at Cafe Cortina. Thanks for always making it special. God bless

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  6. Christina

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is top notch. There are very few restaurants with such dedicated and attentive staff. This is where you come in on top. The food is always delicious. We love visiting your establishment.

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My college roommate form early 80's and I started reviewing restaurants in the Metro Detroit Area 4 years ago. We have hit 80% of all the top restaurants (over 120) and we both consider Café' Cortina in our top 2-3 restaurants. I am not sure that I would take children under 14 there, only because of the complexity of the menu/food, and it seems like most of the servers have strong accents that are not always easy to understand. With that said I love going there about every 4-5 weeks and trying something different each time. Last night I had lamb chops. They may have been the best I have ever had. I savored every bite. I have had lamb chops at many nice restaurants. There pasta's are all made in house and are always exciting to try a different one. Make sure you save room for desert, as their pastry chef makes some very unique and tasty treats. This is probably one of the least known restaurants in Metro Detroit, a hidden gem for sure.

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  8. Ashley

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food and even better service. All the staff here are so professional and on point and truly make the dining experience memorable. Love that they have vegan options too.

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  9. Paul

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is simply fantastic! Highly recommend this place for a nice evening with friends and/or family.

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  10. Kaley

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go for special occasions. Tons of vegan and vegetarian options.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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Café Cortina is rated 4.8 stars by 1219 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Café Cortina

30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-2605

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Orchard Lake and 10 Mile Rd-
  • Area
    Farmington Hills
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–19:45
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Gratuity based valet and self parking available
  • Public transit
    East of Orchard Lake, West of Middlebelt on the South Side of 10 Mile
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ernesto Antopia
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafecortina.com/
  • Phone number
    (248) 474-3033
  • Catering
    Email the Private Event Directors: rina@cafecortina.com or kelly@cafecortina.com or call 248.474.3033 ask for Rina or Kelley
  • Private party facilities
    Email the Private Event Directors: rina@cafecortina.com or kelly@cafecortina.com or call 248.474.3033 ask for Rina or Kelley
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