Cafe Cortina

If I could give this restaurant more stars I would. My friends and I decided to come to a fancy restaurant for her pre wedding dinner and I’m so glad we chose this place. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with kindness and excellent service. The food was next level amazing. We enjoyed many different appetizers and meals that were sized very well and filled with great flavors. Two meals I definitely recommend are the burrata italiana (appetizer) and the tortelloni (pasta dish). Our server, Manuel, went above and beyond to make this experience even better. He truly was an amazing server and I would be more than happy to come to this restaurant again and have him be my waiter. Will definitely be returning in the near future!

Cortina is a delightful Italian restaurant that brings a taste of Italy to the heart of the city. As soon as you step through the door, you're immediately enveloped in a comforting atmosphere that is both upscale and inviting. The service here is a standout feature. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always at the ready to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of excellent. They truly make you feel at home with their warm hospitality. When it comes to the food, Cortina does Italian cuisine justice. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, showcasing the freshness of the ingredients and delivering a good balance of traditional flavors. Highly recommend to make a reservation and try this delicious spot while in Farmington Hills!

A Birthday Dinner to Remember at Café Cortina We decided to try Café Cortina for a birthday dinner, and from the moment we stepped inside, we knew we made the right choice. We were greeted warmly—in Italian, no less—followed immediately by an English translation. That set the tone for the rest of the evening: charming, thoughtful, and impeccably executed service. Shortly after we were seated, Emirion arrived with fresh bread and water. He was friendly, helpful, and proudly told us the restaurant has been family-owned since 1976—something we hadn’t known but loved hearing. We started with pan-fried artichokes and an incredible lemon aioli (I wish I remembered the Italian name!). They were absolutely delicious. Our server, Myranda, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the evening feel effortless. When I had questions about wine, she immediately offered to send over their “wine guy.” Enter Andrew—who was fantastic. He quickly understood our varied tastes and made spot-on recommendations, including a bold red that was not only excellent but also a great value. I ended up ordering it later in the meal and was thrilled to take the rest home, thanks to their corking option. For my main course, I went with the Agnolotti alla Piemontese—tender pasta filled with braised beef. It was rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. Myranda mentioned it was her favorite dish, and now I see why. We also ordered a chicken dish and a vegetarian pasta from the menu—everyone loved their meals. As we were leaving, we ran into Mo, the manager, who had also been the one to greet us when we arrived. His energy was infectious, and he genuinely seemed happy that we had enjoyed our experience. His parting words? “Same time next week.” Honestly, we just might. A perfect evening—amazing food, warm service, and genuine hospitality. We’ll definitely be back.

Best Italian restaurant in Michigan. Had my wedding there. The staff is incredible and Kelly is my go to for everything.

This place did not disappoint! An amazing experience from the moment we arrived. They made celebrating 19 years since we met a very special occasion. Even played our favorite romantic music, as requested by my husband. Best of the best.

Beautiful restaurant, great food, professional staff. My husband and I had dinner at Cafe Cortina for our wedding anniversary. We had a great time and enjoyed our meal very much.

Me and my Friend Joshua came to eat here and we had Wael and Andrew as our servers. Since we walked in we were immediately welcomed by Moe that seated us then Andrew started talking to us very nice and helpful person then our server Wael came and he was just amazing! Helped us pick amazing dishes. We also got to meet a bunch of the other servers like Besnick and Arturo who were also amazing!! In total everything was perfect and I have a great meal with my friend. Recommending to all my friends!

I recently had my wedding at Cafe Cortina and it was absolutely perfect! When I first toured the space, I was hesitant to choose this restaurant as a wedding venue because it looked average from the front entrance. But on wedding days, this place truly transforms. Let the pictures speak for itself, the venue space is stunning!! With the help of my florist (The Flower Alley), they made it even more beautiful. The outside patio is where we had our ceremony with 55 people and it was a perfect, intimate wedding. The food service was incredible! The food tasted amazing, and the servers always made sure everyone’s drinks were full. Once dinner was over, we had our reception outside and it was large enough for everyone to dance the night away. If you’re thinking about having your wedding here, do it!!! Kelley (the day of coordinator that comes with the venue) was also very helpful and made sure everything went perfect.