Cafe Cortina - Farmington Hills

First off, the vibes in this place were totally on point. It had that cozy, rustic Italian trattoria feel with black tablecloths and dimmed lighting that just screams date night. It 's the kind of place that makes you want to say ciao to the outside world and immerse yourself in foodie heaven. Now, let 's dive into the main event – the food. I started with the lasagna, and I kid you not, it was amazing. Layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and a boatload of gooey mozzarella – it was the definition of comfort food. I could eat that lasagna for days and never get tired of it. But here 's the twist, fam – I also decided to try their steak, because, you know, sometimes you gotta switch it up. And let me tell you, that steak was a game-changer. It was tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection. It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth, and I was living for it. But, here 's where the plot thickens. The service was, um, a tad slow. It was a bit of a buzzkill because I was so ready to dive into some dessert options. Patience is a virtue, right? But hey, when that cake finally arrived, it was worth the wait. Layers and layers, coffee-soaked layers of deliciousness that just melted in my mouth. It was like a sweet apology for the slow service. So, here 's the deal: if you 're in Metro Detroit and you 're craving some legit Italian comfort food that 'll make your taste buds do a happy dance, this spot is a must-visit. Just make sure to bring some extra patience along with your appetite, because the service might take its sweet time. But trust me, the flavors are worth every minute of the wait.

If you know you know- upscale vegan dining options are few and far between in the Metro Detroit area. Cafe Cortina has a dedicated vegan menu- starters and mains. Last night we celebrated my wife’s bday (with a reservation in a lovely corner booth- private and cozy. We ordered the risotto and the crispy eggplant. Honestly exquisitely delicious. Every single part of the meal was full of flavor and seasoned perfectly. Tips- their bread isn’t vegan, but a vegan side salad comes with your entree. They also surprised us with a lemon sorbet (and sparkler! for dessert. A truly wonderful special occasion dining experience. Vegetarian options: A nice variety of vegan options. Seasoned perfectly, not boring at all! Much more than just pasta with marinara sauce.

We had our wedding at Cafe Cortina and loved it! I had guests asking me the whole night how we found Cafe Cortina and how much they loved it, and everyone raved about the amazing food. We absolutely loved having our wedding here (it was even more beautiful than we expected) and would 100% do it again and recommend it to others. It was easy to communicate and work with Kelley, the events director, and the service the day of was excellent the entire Cafe Cortina staff is great. Dinner was amazing the hors d'oeuvres were great and all of the meals were phenomenal we’ve never had such good food for a wedding and we are excited to go back for a normal dinner.

We spoke with Rina. She wouldn't meet with us to book an event. Asked what my nationality was, then proceeded to tell me that it's a classy place and that it is expensive. Then bombarded me with phone calls afterward. Meal type: Other Service: 1

We had our wedding anniversary dinner here and the food/service/atmosphere was excellent!! My partner ordered the tomahawk steak and it was grilled to perfection! We will be back to try some pasta!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+