Beautiful dining experience. We had requested a booth, but there were only half booths by the kitchen door available. Shortly after we received our waters, the manager came by and offered us a full booth, which was great. We had impeccable service from a very knowledgable server who was extremely attentive. The cocktails were top notch and the food was excellent. The French Onion soup had delicious depth. The cacio e pepe and radiatore vodka were both fabulous. Decor is tasteful and there appeared to be seating on the second floor. Super cute located in an old bank building. Really enjoyed our evening at Cafe Navarre. read more

The most disgusting spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had. The noodles were tasteless and an offputting texture - oddly thin for spaghetti noodles and limp like overcooked ramen. The sauce was so watery, it did not stick to the noodles and instead pooled at the bottom in a thin, salty, soup for the limp pasta to clump. The meatballs tasted like mystery meat. As someone from Chicago who knows what proper Italian, or at least American-Italian pasta should taste like, this was the worst dinner in South Bend of my week long business trip. What a disappointment after seeing the high reviews. For better and fresher tasting pasta, go across the river to Macri's Bakery/Carmela's instead. The Navarre salad with candied nuts and crumbled cheese was perfect, no notes. read more

My favorite restaurant in South Bend. I love coming back to this place every time I visit. The food is always amazing. The wild mushrooms soup is my go-to every time. They have outdoor seating and it's dog friendly. Service is great too! read more

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Awesome welcome to a last minute large party walk in. We really appreciate it. Beautiful setting in a private second floor room. Service was pleasant. NY Strip was outstanding. Brussels sprouts, mash potatoes and green beens rounded out dinner. read more

Cafe Navarre - 2nd floor - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Had a wonderful dinner after flying in for a business trip! Our sever, Christian, was awesome! Friendly, informative, and very attentive. Highly recommend read more

The drinks, food and atmosphere were really amazing! Very high quality! A bit expensive but definitely worth it! Gluten free items were marked on the menu with multiple options! I had no reactions to anything I ordered. The caprese was so good, the tomatoes and burrata were so fresh and juicy! The Teres major was new to me so I had to try it! Cooked perfectly and had great flavor! Shrimp were also cooked perfectly! Biscotti was not GF but the rest of the affogato was! Service was good. read more

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After seeing enticing reviews online we decided to give Cafe Navarre a try. From the delicious food to the ambiance, we have nothing but positive things to add. Additionally, our waiter Christian was extremely helpful with our experience as well as giving us some guidance to our stay! Thank you to Christian and the team! read more

Cool building. Awesome food. Had a business meeting here. Good drinks and service. I had the salmon and it was cooked perfect read more

Cafe Navarre - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Historic bank building from 1928. Large windows allow the diner to view downtown and the night sky. Quiet, candlelit tables and booths in a tranquil dim atmosphere. Large white planters with an assortment of tall blooming summer plants surround the outdoor patio. Prompt, professional service without being stuffy or intimidating. Large menu of culinary delights from appetizers to incredible dessert creations made in house. All pasta and sauces are made in house. read more

We were in South Bend this past weekend for a wedding and had dinner at Cafe Navarre on Friday night. The atmosphere was beautiful. The food was outstanding. We had a beet salad to start and then my husband had the salmon and I had the bolognaise. All were perfect. I don't typically like salmon and I thought it was amazing! Our server Geoffrey made the experience even better! He had relevant knowledge of the menu and the recommendations he made were on point. From the food to the wine selection! If you are in South Bend, I highly recommend Cafe Navarre! read more

We have been going to Café Navarre for over seven years, and while we don't go there very often, every time we do it's delicious. They rotate their stuff on the menu, so sometimes you might find an item you loved is gone, it will typically return. Wait staff is always fantastic, and although we typically get reservations, we've never been turned away if we didn't have them as long as they weren't overpacked. If you want high-quality food and service, this is the place in South Bend read more

Jeffrey at the bar took such great care of me and my friend!! We were just out on new years for a girls night and I have to say that Navarre was very impressive. 10/10! I recommend the french onion soup and the navarre salad. read more

Cafe Navarre - Cocktail - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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I just wanted to say thank you so so much to Lee , Laina and Mike for making an evening with someone so special come true . I had some Special requests and they honestly made it a night to remember forever ! Thank you for being kind , compassionate and having a servants heart . I also want to say thank you as well to the chef and his complete crew as well ! This meant everything . I will be returning as always . That's why I choose this restaurant. read more

After a day of driving, looked for a place to relax and enjoy a good meal. With no reservation on a Friday night, we were kindly escorted to a comfortable booth. Christian was our server and he was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. Both their bolognese & marinara were exceptional. Cocktails & wine were very good. Their homemade mango ice cream bar was the best!!! Very. Very nice restaurant read more

Our dinner at Cafe Navarre started strong with a prompt and friendly greeting and seating. Our server, Autumn, arrived promptly and returned quickly with excellent martinis. The menu is limited, with a few appetizers, soups and salads. We split the excellent wedge salad to start. The mains section of the menu features several nice pasta dishes and a few meat and fish options. We each selected a small pasta dish, one gnocchi and one meat based, both very nice and reasonably portioned. Overall we enjoyed the experience and would definitely return. read more

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If you are from New Jersey do not get any Italian food from this menu. Just do not. I do like the purple flowers outside and big windows inside. Service is good. Drinks were good. read more

First visit and did not disappoint! The Artichoke Appetizer was delicious. I was hesitant to order the Pork Tenderloin but glad I did. It was cooked perfectly and was one of the best I've ever had. Can't say enough about our server, Christian. He was very knowledgeable on the menu, had great recommendations, and coursed the meal out perfectly. I will be back. read more

Atmosphere was great! Food was excellent! And service was superb! Ask for Laina! Hope you enjoy! read more

What a lovely evening we had! Food ~ one of the best French onions soups I've had and the steak was yummy. All capped off by our server, Geoffrey, taking top notch care of us. read more

Went there for Easter dinner in the late afternoon. Six family members. I had eaten there before. Very disappointed. The menu has changed a lot. They used to have a lot of small plates including a mussels appetizer. Had been counting on that. Instead many Italian dishes. The onion soup was very good but none of us enjoyed the pasta. Two people had the bolognese. Both said not worth the &32 price. My daughter had short rib ragu. She was disappointed. The person who had the rigatoni with vodka sauce was also disappointed. I had the Casio E Pepe. It was tasteless. The person eating the salmon said it was ok. There are many very good Italian restaurants in the area Wish Cafe Navarre would go back to their former menu & leave the pasta to the Italian restaurants read more

We came to Cafe Navarre to celebrate after my son performed his senior piano recital at ND. The food and service were impeccable with a friendly, upscale atmosphere. The fresh pasta was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Our server, Christian, made the event even more special by congratulating our son with a free drink! We will be back to celebrate more events since our daughter is also attending ND for 3 more years. Go Irish! read more

We reserved a room at Cafe Navarre to celebrate my Mom's 70th birthday last night. Lee, the manager, was so helpful in planning the event, communicated often and advised me on appetizer choices for the group, and champagne (which was delicious) and even arranged for a room close to the elevator and bathrooms to accommodate my Mom's mobility challenges. Our server, Christian, was attentive and friendly. We had a lovely evening and my Mom felt very special. And the food was top-notch, as always! My personal favorite on the menu is the mushroom soup. Yum! read more

Our first time to Cafe Navarre. Beautiful and relaxing. Upscale fine dining yet casual setting. Our server, Jo, was friendly, fun and offered great detailed information about menu items. We were there to celebrate our 26th anniversary. It was the perfect place! My husband had the mushroom soup (I tasted. Fabulous!) and the short rib pappardel (equally fabulous). I had the Navarre salad (Will go back just for that salad!) and the gnocchi (soft pillows from heaven with an amazing cheese sauce with black truffles). Ended by sharing crème brûlée.Perfect! read more

Cafe Navarre - Our server, Jo, and my husband. - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Absolutely one of the best dining experiences that I have had while in the South Bend area. The bartender was absolutely amazing. She was spot on with the right mixture of being attentive, but not overly attentive. The food and the atmosphere were just perfect. Everything from the salad, the pasta entrée and dessert finished off with a cappuccino or absolutely fantastic. If you're in the area, you should visit this establishment. read more

Visited with my husband, baby, and MIL amazing food and service! The branzino was stunning, and the cinnamon swirl cake was divine. Bread, soups, and mocktail were all great. Loved it! read more

Cafe Navarre - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

It's our go-to restaurant for special occasions and has been for years. The food is consistently fantastic. Our server tonight was Autumn and she was on top of everything! read more

Food was excellent, service was exceptional - we came in from out of town and thoroughly enjoyed the experience

Wonderful dining experience this evening. Loved the mushroom soup, the Brussels sprouts and the delicious Salmon! Christian was superb as our waiter. Definitely an A+ experience! Highly recommend! read more

Autumn made our dinner tonight very special. Autumn helped us with the menu, made our dinner experience very enjoyable and although the restaurant was busy, she made us feel like we were her only table. The food (pasta bolognese and branzino) were prepared just the way we like them. The buzz was great tonight. We had a drink at the bar before dinner. read more

We had an excellent time celebrating our date the new year with café Navarre. The food was just excellent and the service was incredible. Our waiter,Christian D really took very good care of us. Our favorite of the night was the smoked salmon dip. Just super delicious. And we enjoyed the short rib Ragu and the whole Bronzino. The sauces were to die for and great presentation. It's a beautiful vibe and was a very lovely dinner. We will definitely be back again. Thank you, Christian for making our night so special! read more

Cafe Navarre - Short Rib Ragu - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Food was great! Christian D was a lovely server and made our family time even more special!

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Had the Navarre salad which had nice light vinaigrette dressing. The gnocchi was the highlight as never had it baked before & was really delicious. My daughter enjoyed the grilled salmon with fennel. Only mediocre dish was meatballs as tasted like marinara sauce was canned. Nice to see a high quality restaurants in SB. Definitely recommend read more

One of my favorite spots, and it never disappoints. My husband had the salmon and I had the bolognese. This spot is perfect for date night or just to show off your good taste to friends and family. Our server, Autumn was on the mark. Everything was timed perfectly and our meal was as leisurely as we wanted. Autumn was sweet and friendly and I look forward to having her as our server in the future. read more

Beautiful historic building with high ceiling and an elegant aesthetic. Great food, but they have overcook my steak a decent amount so I'd recommend asking on the rare side. The service is great with kind and helpful staff. read more

We visited Cafe Navarre a week ago. Enjoyed our experience so much we made a reservation the following weekend. Christian exceeded our expectations. We are new to the area and this will forever be one of our places to dine. read more

Nice upscale spot- beautiful decor. Service was attentive and when I asked for recommendations the server was comfortable and familiar with the menu to give some favorites. I wasn't quite hungry enough to do a full entree so I had a "small plate" which was a crab cake and a bowl of mushroom soup. Both were packed with great flavor. Overall- i'd enjoy coming back to try more of the menu. read more

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Christian was great!! Thank you for a great start to parents weekend! Food was amazing and ambience was perfect

Stopped in with dinner with a coworker. Nice atmosphere there service was great. They kept on filling your water. Never had to wait for the refill. I ordered the meatballs as an app and pasta with bolognese sauce. Meatball was very good, you get 5, they had good flavor and crustini bread. The bolognese had veal in it and gave it a different flavor. I did enjoy it and the pasta was homemade. My coworker got the crab cake app 4oz piece and she got the cauliflower app which was a special of the night. I don't like cauliflower but tried it and the seasoning on oil on it gave it a unique flavor. I kinda liked it. If I had to eat it again it would be their way. read more

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I love this restaurant! Beautiful ambience and fabulous food. Our waitress, Autumn, was attentive and timed the delivery of the courses perfectly. Wonderful drinks also! The host checked on us several times; bringing our drinks. It feels like a French restaurant! read more