Amazing service by Christian! He was so attentive and kind. Food was amazing!! The drinks were delicious!

Excellent food as expected. Very pleasant atmosphere; a place you'd like to have dinner after work. Friendly, very efficient staff. The walleye was fabulous; love the wild rice! read more

Fantastic food and drinks. Our waiter, Christian, made great recommendations, and he was attentive and helpful during our outstanding meal.

We had reservations at 6 on a Friday before a show at the Performing Arts Center, which is only 1 block away. Hardly anyone was there and I was a little leery being our first time here that maybe I picked the wrong place. I mean, where was everyone? We were seated upstairs, the place is narrow but long and half of it is open to the ceiling on the 2nd floor. It was hip and trendy and is a neat place. We ordered the Smoke Salmon dip, which was flavorful but not overpowering. By the time we finished that the place was starting to fill up, I guess 6 is just early for most. My wife and I split the rack of lamb, which was more than enough for the 2 of us since we had the appetizer and wanted desert. It was cooked perfect for us and was very tender. The desert was great too. I have nothing bad to say about Cafe Navarre. Reasonable prices, great service, delicious foot and friendly service. We'll be recommending it to our friends and will definitely be back. read more

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Great drinks. Very nice ambience. The filet mignon was perfect!! Dalton at the bar was very personable and knows how to mix a great drink. read more

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

Food was great, and the mushroom soup is especially good! The waitress Autumn was amazing!

What could have been a disappointing anniversary dinner was saved by Zane. He went out of his way to move us from a crowded table near the door and comped our meal when the food took far too long. His excellent service made all the difference, and we really really appreciated it!! read more

Autumn was an amazing server, super kind, attentive, and understanding. Food was absolutely delicious.

Fabulous food, great atmosphere, awesome drinks! Can't get better food in the area!! Highly recommend!!!

Had a scrumptious meal with exceptional service. Went in on what we figured would be a slow, snowy Monday night and the place was full which is a sign of just how good they are to fill up on a night like that. Mushroom soup, caprese salad and salmon were on point and Jeff's service only made it all better. if you haven't been, make sure you add Cafe Navarre to your must go places to dine. read more

Went here for an anniversary lunch and had a wonderful meal! Autumn was our server and she took good care of us. Great ambiance, delicious food, and excellent customer service. We'll be back for sure! read more

Wonderful anniversary dinner, their staff made it special with a card signed by the staff and a complimentary dessert. Cocktails were great, our server offered suggestions. Had the mushroom soup and Caesar salad to start. The soup was delicious. Entrees pork chop and the bolognese. The pork chop was excellent, wish I had ordered that instead but the Bolognese was very good. Mina, our server ensured that we had a wonderful anniversary dinner. Highly recommend dinner here, especially if you have a special occasion.. read more

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very lovely place with high ceilings and tasteful interior design. service was pretty good but not particularly memorable. the crab cake rangoon was a creative dish for sure. i loved the seabass. for dessert we got lavender earl grey cheesecake. it was soo good. i really don't think you could go wrong with any of the desserts to be honest read more

Cafe Navarre - Crab Cake Ragoon - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

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Food was excellent and our server was autumn was excellent. Was our daughter's birthday and they gave her a complimentary cake and we asked for it to go and autumn put a candle on the plate with the to go box. It was very sweet of her. read more

We started with a lovely dinner and Autumn our server was great! Very attentive to us and made us feel very welcome. She gave great recommendations and even offered to help us find the right dish if we didn't like what she suggested. We loved it! Thank you Autumn! read more

Service was great. Food was great. A slight mistake was made on the food and everyone was graceful in the situation. Our server, Autumn, did a great job and took care of it all. read more

I like to say that the server John was the best. I never had to ask for coffee , which I thought I would. He was a constant filler up. He made my stay so pleasant. We had a table of 9 people in the back ( Aunties and nieces). Never had to call him for anything because he was just that attentive. He kept a smile on his face at all times. When 1 person asked for a takeout, he got everyone a takeout. His suggestions were great. The bread was warm and delicious with the fresh garlic butter. I thought that the plating was small. But, after the delicious mushroom soup, beet salad, which I asked for extra cheese and beets, I was getting stuff. We had Arancini balls and brussel sprouts for the table. Deliciosios!. Never thought to have a sweet tasting roasted/grilled brussel sprouts. Crispy and nice. My last meal was the scallops. They were nice. I tasted my sister's salad the Navarre whoa! Delish. All in all John made are day very pleasant. We even tipped an extra $50. Thanks John. My first time there. My other family plenty times. And the price is fairly decent. If you ever feel the price is high, finish all the food and you may have a different outlook. Lecia we were so happy forgot to take pictures read more

Autumn our server was helpful and attentive the entire time. She explained any questions we had about the drinks or food in detail. The food of course was delicious and we were happy to decide to dine here for my birthday dinner! Bonus free dessert with candle! read more

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We always make it a point to stop at Navarre when we drive crosscountry between New York and Colorado. The food is always elegant, and the service is always top-notch. Autumn our server could not have been more attentive.. As For ambience, it is situated in a historic building-very lovely. read more

Fine dining for an area severely lacking it. A nice change of pace from the other dining in the area when you want a nice night out. One of the best dirty martinis, octopus was tender, and delicious steak cuts. Upstairs seating lacks ambience reflective enough for the prices. read more

Cafe Navarre - Chocolate cake and great service to ask my girl to Prom - Italian Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

Great lunch and venue. The staff and manager were exceptionally considerate as they walked our guests to our table, it was a slow walk with our grandson. Our server Liz was lovely, the food delish and we will be regulars. read more

World class dinner in South Bend. Little did I expect to find a restaurant that rivals the very best in foodie towns like New York, Chicago, and Napa. From the moment I walked in I knew I was in a place that was hip, yet classy, upscale, yet not stuffy. Each table was bathed in a pool of warm light. Warm wood, high ceilings, and elegant tableware all set the scene for what was to follow. Not being in the mood for a big meal, I ordered two appetizers, the soup of the day, and the mussels. From the first spoonful of the kale-sausage-potato soup, I knew I was in for a rare treat. This was no heavy, gloppy mess. A light clear broth was bursting with flavor, kale only flavored the soup, that featured tiny sausage crispy meatballs and firm pieces of potato. The mussels were sublime. They were all cooked to perfection and served in a light tomato sauce full of fresh garlic and spices. The terrific server suggested some more bread to sop up every drop! read more

food and service were amazing. Especially the steak frites and caprese. Autumn was a great waitress!

We had a wonderful evening at Cafe Navarre on February 13. Our menu selections were exceptional and the service by Autumn was gracious and attentive. We look forward to a return visit. Kevin and Dorothy Ranaghan read more

This place was our first stop in South Bend. If the rest of the town is as spot on as this, we are in for a terrific weekend. the restaurant is a gorgeous setting with just the right amount of noise to make it lovely but with no difficulty to hear our table. Courtney is a fantastic and engaged waitress. The menu was diverse. All of our entrees were spot on. The champagne was reasonably priced with good selection. eat here! read more

Excellent food, reasonably priced wine list. Beautiful restaurant. Manager made sure everything was right, and our waitress Courtney was always on top of things and making sure our night was perfect! read more

Best dinner I've ever had. From the fresh made gnocchi to the perfect Riesling to finish. The service was unparalleled and has set the expectation of what dining should be. While the atmosphere is that of casual elegance, one can enjoy a night out with a friend or the perfect date night. read more

Fantastic food and the best service! We really loved our server, Prince: he was kind, charming, and very helpful. Please keep him around, we'll be back! read more

Autumn is a wonderful waitress! We enjoyed everything we ordered, from cocktails, to the gnocchi, branzino, and cinnamon swirl banana cake! The perfect place to celebrate our anniversary - dessert was even free! read more

Celebrated my husband's birthday last night. Christian D. provided wonderful service and help make my husbands birthday extra special. The food was outstanding! read more

WOW!!! My wife and I were treated here by my parents. They've been many times. This is our first time it won't be our last.Let's start with the service, absolutely fantastic couldn't have better service. So attentive. Now the food it was restaurant week. My mom and I both got the salmon. The best salmon I've ever had. My dad had the fillet also excellent. My wife had the pork tenderloin. She said it was the best ever. Melt in your mouth. Way to go Café Navarre!!!! read more

My husband thought the pacing was slow. Too much time between courses. But I loved it all! Quiet and elegant. Good service, timely water fills. Lots of fresh vegetables on the menu. Good coffee and all desserts were made in house. I had the crab risotto. It was rich! Husband had steak frites. His frites blew me away. Delicious with the aioli.. we split the artichokes, beet salad! Loved it beets were lightly pickled, added a good balance to quinoa. read more

What a delghtful evening at Cafe Navarre! The food was outstanding and our waitress, Autumn, was so sweet and helpful. We can't wait to go back. Doug Boquist read more

Great food. Yummy cocktails. Autumn was very attentive. Will be back next year for sure.

The atmosphere was fun, the food was amazing, and our service Autumn was so attentive and pleasant. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone visiting South Bend - Cafe Navarre is absolutely worth a visit! read more

Rachel was warm and friendly. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and we took her recommendations. We will be telling friends and family and we will be back! Also, the host staff were outstanding about accommodating our seating needs. Thank you for hiring such poised young ladies. read more

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Finished eating at Cafe Navarre for my second time. I must say the service is outstanding especially the waitress autumn, she listened and explained any questions we had. Her knowledge of the establishment and menu was excellent and made us feel comfortable and confident. The ambiance of this restaurant is beyond comforting and romantic. It's just a warm positive atmosphere overall. read more

Food was fresh, delicious and Autumn our server was attentive and friendly. The restaurant has an elevated feel without being stuffy.

One of the best meals I have had in a long time! I was in town for work and the reviews were promising and Cafe Navarre definitely did not disappoint. Upon arriving, I was immediately greeted by the hostess who made a wonderful recommendation on a new wine while I was being seated. My server, Ikraam, was prompt, polite, and attentive throughout the meal. He never missed a beat and I had limited downtime between courses. I failed to take pictures, but the Caesar salad is one of the best that I have ever had. My filet mignon arrived perfectly cooked and seasoned. The asparagus was also the perfect consistency and not over steamed. The mashed potatoes hit the spot too! I was so full that I did not indulge in dessert. I will definitely be back next time I am in town. Thanks for the great service and memorable meal! read more

We always really enjoy coming here! The food is great and our waitress, Autumn, was absolutely awesome! She was so kind, and was super helpful with talking us through the menu! read more