Literally everything was a 10/10, service was great, apps were great, lattes were great, the dessert was genuinely to die for with the caramelized bananas WHEW! Also the smash burger was phenomenal. If I lived in the area I WOULD DEF be returning read more

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Terrific dinner in South Bend, IN. Cafe Navarre offers a refined menu with many unique spins on more traditional dishes. Started with a cured Waygu plate with olives, roasted peppers, and fresh Parmesan. This dish checked all of the boxes. Fresh, unique, and not overly salty. Waygu was amazing. Then moved onto the Arrancini that was made with pumpkin, rice, Parmesan with a nice ragu and an apple parsnip puree. Really nice dish. Arrancini was savory with a touch of sweetness from the pumpkin. Puree was a perfect compliment. Next was wild mushroom soup. Creamy, savory and everything a soup should be. Exceptional. For my entree, went with beef medallion tips over green beans and a cauliflower puree. Tips were cooked perfectly and the puree was delightful. Fine dining ambiance and service. Very enjoyable dining experience. For those who enjoy libations, very good cocktail menu with many signature drinks to choose from. Two thumbs up! read more

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My colleague and I had dinner here June 13 and it was exceptional. The food was perfect. Best crab risotto I've ever had and the homemade Ragu and homemade noodles were wonderful-perfectly cooked. Autumn took care of us and she did an exceptional job. She took care of us like we were family. We never had to ask for refills or anything else for that matter. She made our dinner enjoyable and offered small plates so that we could try the things that struck our pallet. We would definitely come back. Restaurant is in an old bank and had wonderful history that she and several other of the people that work there shared with us even allow us to take a tour of the upstairs and look at the pictures. Sheri and Jason 10 stars read more

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Wonderful Thanksgiving package! I flew in from out of town to help with my first grandbaby, so I knew we wouldn't be up for cooking a full spread. Their online ordering was glitchy but Manager Lee was very friendly & helped me get my order in. Initially, the cost of the package for 4 seemed a little high, but actually it was a great deal since they gave SO much food. We had 3 adults and we could barely eat half of it! We did cook our own baked sweet potatoes and garlic green beans. Ended up having enough food for 3 meals! Turkey was moist; mashed potatoes & gravy were my favorites; and stuffing, Brussels sprouts and bread were good. If I could, I would take 1/2 star off for the carrots since they were almost raw and the cranberry sauce was too thin (my personal preference). Pickup the day before Thanksgiving was easy. (Make sure you have plenty of room in your refrigerator!) Even though heating everything up took some time, we had the luxury of eating whenever we wanted to. Overall, a really great experience & highly recommend for a stress free holiday! read more

Relatively nice atmosphere. Menu is weak with tandardl choices. Pasta-centric without true Italian flavors. Meatballs were weird tasting mushballs that had a horrible constancy and aftertaste. Portions small, prices high. Cooks seem to love butter and salt. Service pushes you through; no time to relax in between courses. Best water service in town... Big fish in a small pond of South Bend dining. read more

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

Our family Christmas Eve dinner this year took us to Café Navarre. The reason we choose this restaurant this year is because of Scot Harris, our server. The food was great and Scot was excellent! read more

Scott was an amazing waiter with great knowledge of the menu. My pasta and drink were incredible, and I will be recommending to everyone I know. read more

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

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!!!

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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