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Sunny Italy Cafe

Italian restaurant · South Bend ·

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Operating since 1926, this beloved institution serves red‑sauce classics, homemade dressings, and old‑school atmosphere tied closely to Notre Dame history. Celebrated by Visit Indiana and university archives, it’s South Bend tradition on a plate.

https://www.visitindiana.com/blog/post/south-bends-oldest-italian-restaurant-is-a-must-try/

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Homemade sausage, ravioli, veal parm, broiled chicken since 1926

old school italian

homemade dressing

friendly staff

traditional italian

spaghetti with meat sauce

great food

delicious food

amazing food

601 N Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 Get directions

$20–30

Accepts reservations

Debit card accepted

Contactless accepted

Dinner

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Information

Homemade sausage, ravioli, veal parm, broiled chicken since 1926

old school italian

homemade dressing

friendly staff

traditional italian

spaghetti with meat sauce

great food

delicious food

amazing food

601 N Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 Get directions

$20–30

Accepts reservations

Debit card accepted

Contactless accepted

Dinner

Bar

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