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

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

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

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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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

Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 4.5/5 Value - 4/5 Came here for a birthday dinner and it was exactly what I imagined. There was mood lighting for dinner and all the tables were set. Guests were dressed nicely as well. The waiter gave great recommendations and came to our table multiple times asking if we needed anything. Then the food, wow. I got the osso bucco which was fall off the bone tender. We finished the evening with creme brûlée which was just as good as everything else. 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

We absolutely love this place, most delicious mushroom soup we have ever had. Autumn took such great care of us on Valentine's Day, she's amazing. Also, Matt called me and got us an earlier reservation which we very much appreciate. You cannot go wrong with this romantic, high quality, beautiful, and charming place. read more

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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

We went to Cafe Navarre a handful of times when it was new and loved it. We moved away in 2011, though, and don't have many opportunities to get back for a nice dinner out. When we made the plans to come to town and take my in-laws out for their 45th wedding anniversary, Cafe Navarre was an easy choice for dinner. At the time I made the reservation, I wasn't aware it was Restaurant Week in South Bend. This worked to our advantage because the restaurant week menu was a highlight reel of Cafe Navarre's best dishes. I started with the French onion soup and could have made a meal of only that. The gruyere was perfectly melted across the dish and the soup was rich and flavorful. The onions are complemented by a hint of sherry; the bread in the soup is fresh and adds a really nice texture. My second course was a shaved Brussels sprouts salad with hard boiled egg and lardon in a green goddess dressing. It was excellent: the bright freshness of the sprouts with the salt of the lardon was a really nice balance and the egg almost served as a neutral place. My main was the filet medallions in a Roquefort cream sauce I'd been eyeing this on the menu for days and then it was on the restaurant week menu and then our server recommended it. OMG. Tender medallions of filet perfect cooked, lightly sauced and on a bed of Dijon and thyme crusted potatoes. It was all so good. We ended with two desserts, a cranberry walnut cheesecake and an apple creme brûlée. Both were really well done. The burnt sugar on the creme brûlée gave the dish a caramel apple flavor that I loved. Our server Cassandra was attentive and personable. She offered sweet attention to my in-laws, making their special night even more special. 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

Very friendly staff. Get the bone marrow for sure. I had the osso buco which was great except I would have preferred it without the black sesame seeds on the outside. I need to have the mushroom soup shipped to me at least once a week somehow read more

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

The place was recommended by my boss. I had scallops and octopus which was phenomenal. Wish the portion sizes were bigger which means I was wanting to lick the plates. The ale that I ordered was okay. I should've ordered Guinness. Overall great classy place. Friendly bartenders. read more

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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

Fantastic restaurant! Came through town for a special occasion and decided to come to Cafe Navarre, we were seated at their beautiful patio dining. Started with soup and salad as starters, super tasty and refreshing! My partner had their sirloin frites and I myself had the lamb shank, both melt in the mouth tender. Finished the lovely meal with an expresso martini, and a butterscotch toffee cheesecake. Overall a 10/10 Our server Autumn went above and beyond, with such great presentation and table side manners. She didn't miss a beat! Ask for her! read more

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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

John made our evening absolutely enjoyable. His recommendations did not disappoint. Nice atmosphere, reasonable prices.

Excellent food and drink. Attention to every detail and taste. The server and manager were very attentive to any needs and my total satisfaction. I'll highly recommend this place! read more

Even though we made a reservation,we were seated upstairs and it was pleasant enough but the walkway was narrow where the table was situated so right from the get go, we thought it was better downstairs. The cocktails were good the raspberry one was had by every one at the table and there not a drop left. The pork chop was good I got it medium but it was more well done and the veggie hash was good. The steak sliced could have been warmer my daughter told me it was cold she was thinking about seeing it back but in the end she ate it. It was good and so were the fries but maybe the trip Upstairs Delayed the food And it got cooler than we Are under to. Our server was good and it is nicely decorated. Not sure I will Go Back. read more

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My experience at Cafe Navarre was excellent! And my server, John was superb, knowledgeable about the menu, he made sure our table flowed in a timely manner in serving our drinks and food; kept the tables decluttered AND with an attentive, warm and friendly attitude. The food was delicious! Irene read more

The food was delicious and our server was Awesome John was great! He was kind and very passionate about his job.

We had an absolutely great experience at Cafe Navarre. Our server, John was the best host. The service, atmosphere and food was fantastic! It made our ladies' get together memorable. read more

Been at this location a couple of times never unhappy always extremely satisfied. The cuisine, the libations are always top-notch. Definitely a return visit as planned read more

Café Navarre delivers an exceptional dining experience with immaculate service. Our server, Prince, was friendly and fast, making our meal even more enjoyable. My water glass never went empty, thanks to the attentive staff. The food presentation was stunning, each dish as delicious as it was visually appealing.The atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for a chill evening out. Highly recommend! read more

Autumn was an excellent waitress. We were eating an early dinner as we were set to attend the broadway league show "Cher" at the Morris just down the street. She asked and saw that our food was delivered to allow for relaxing time before the theatre. Only my second time eating there but my filet was cooked perfectly and my wife loved the mushroom soup! Loved the "buzz" of the place read more

The most delicious meal we've had in a long time! Perfectly seasoned filet mignon, tasty dessert & attentive & friendly staff set within a clean and airy ambiance. We'll definitely return. read more

Great experience! Fantastic food and service. Christian D was our waiter and was awesome. Thank you!

Just had a delicious dinner and dessert here. We were greeted by Gabby as we walked in the door who is a gracious host. The decor is very inviting. Autumn was our server who very friendly and accomodating. Highly recommend Cafe Navarre. read more

John was our server and how awesome he was. John greeted our party of eight women with a big smile and served us with patience. The food was amazing with nice serving sizes! Everyone from the door to the floor was welcoming both coming and going. Excellent customer focused service. Every time I've patronized Cafe Navarre, I have never been disappointed. read more

Incredible meal for our anniversary. Our serve Prince was amazing. Starting with a complementary toast for the wife and I to recommendation on our meal selection. His personality was really nice and made us feel so welcomed. Will return and definitely ask for him again. read more

We've been to Cafe Navarre many times and have always had a good dining experience. Last night our server was Autumn M and she was wonderful. Very attentive and very patient when 2 of our party of 7 were a little late. All of our meals arrived piping hot and were delicious. As we have come to expect, both food and service were top notch. Highly recommended if you're looking for fine dining in Michiana. read more