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Café Cortina, Farmington Hills, MI

Café Cortina

4.8
4.8
1230 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Gratuity based valet and self parking available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ernesto Antopia
  • Delivery & takeout

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

What 1,230 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Ambience

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

  • Detroit

    Best Ambience

  • Detroit

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit

    Romantic

  • Detroit

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Cortina offers an elegant dining experience with "exceptional food and service." The "intimate, refined atmosphere" is perfect for special occasions. Patrons enjoy the "authentic Italian cuisine" and commend the "attentive staff." Though a bit pricey, it's "worth every penny" for memorable dinners. A "hidden gem" in fine dining.

1,230 Reviews
  1. 1datenightperweek VIP

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, impeccable service. Made our anniversary dinner really special.

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  2. Debora

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very elegant , perfect atmosphere... food was good but not as good as the price.

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  3. Lynne

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent and then some, except for an error on our bill. The people at the next table had an error, too, so be sure to check k your bill. Our food was okay. I had the scallops, which were very slightly overcooked and terribly salty. The risotto accompaniment was very good. My spouse had the agnolotti, which he like but I didn't. Compared to our last visit a few years ago, we were disappointed but will probably try again. Very enticing vegan menu BTW.

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  4. michelle VIP

    Detroit17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always the best here ! We have never had a bad meal!

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  5. MarkH

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience all the way around. Great food and attentive staff. Surprised us with FLAME!

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  6. Gina

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful evening! The staff were so attentive and happy. The wine suggestion was fabulous AB’s not the most expensive. We will be back!

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  7. ROBERT

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal with excellent service m! It was a great experience all the way around! I will definitely be going back very soon!

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  8. Sarah

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our anniversary here and we were extremely satisfied with our experience. The menu had lots of great options and clearly designated which items were vegan & vegetarian. We were thrilled they had vegan options for appetizers, entrees, and desert. The service was top notch; we felt extremely welcome from the moment we walked in and all of the servers were prompt, even going as far to fill our wine glasses for us. The food was delicious and innovative. It was the perfect romantic setting for our anniversary and I’d highly recommend this wonderful restaurant to anyone looking to fine dine for a great price.

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  9. forrest

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant, incredible staff,good wine list, tremendous food. Ambiance for miles. Just a winner. Named one of Detroit's 10 most romantic restaurants (that's how I found it). Pricy (80/per) but reliably excellent

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  10. Anthony

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all, we set reservations for 6 pm. It turned out to be ideal as we beat the crowd. Immediately on entering the restaurant we were graciously greeted and seated at our table. From here on we were well taken care of by the various servers who were very attentive in meeting our needs and yet not intrusive or being obsequious. The service was excellent. The meal started with Muscles, the special Bruschetta of the day and house salad. The entre dishes were pan-seared scallops, a Sea Food Medley with homemade pasta and their special gnocchi dish. The wine was a Ramey Chardonnay. Both the food and wine were excellent, including one of the best tasting muscle dishes I've ever had. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect. I could not have picked a better location as my son, and I were celebrating my wife's birthday. In summary we had a very enjoyable evening. Our expectations of Cafe Cortina were certainly exceeded.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Café Cortina

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Gratuity based valet and self parking available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ernesto Antopia
  • Delivery & takeout
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