Cafe Cortina

Cafe Cortina is amazing! We were looking for a venue to have a small wedding and just stumbled upon this place through online searching. They had a beautiful garden area for our ceremony and small fireplace room for the reception that both ended up being perfect. They also have their own onsite wedding planner, Kelley, who was so helpful and did an excellent job making sure everything went smoothly through out the night. Plus, the food here is seriously delicious, so no one will be leaving disappointed! Cafe Cortina gave my wife and I the best wedding we could have hoped for and I can't thank the staff there enough for it! I would, and will, gladly recommend this place to anyone!

Cafe Cortina was the best decision for our wedding venue. The staff made our day really special! Kelley and the rest of the staff were very accommodating throughout the day. We had some weather concerns and Kelley was able to help us coordinate a time change to ensure we had time to take enough photos in the chance that it started to rain. Also, the food was BEYOND exquisite, and we loved being able to choose 5 different entrees. Cafe Cortina provided a romantic, intimate wedding that we hoped to have - and knocked it way out of the park. We are so lucky and happy to have chosen Cafe Cortina and Kelley, and have cherished memories we will have for our lifetime.

Beautiful setting with amazing food and staff. This is the perfect venue for a small to medium sized wedding. They were very accommodating and easy to work with.

Cafe Cortina is an absolutely beautiful venue for a wedding. The food is divine and the outdoor patio feels like a little sliver of Italy. Our frustration was not with the venue, but with the planning, communication, and organization around our wedding day. Prior to paying our deposit with Cafe Cortina, we had hired a day-of coordinator. We were told that a day-of coordinator wouldn't be necessary and that Kelley would handle all day-of planning, and planning leading up to the day. Unfortunately this was not the case. CONS: - Pre-wedding communication from Kelley was lackluster at best. We had to be the ones to initiate communication to create a seating chart, schedule a walkthrough and create a day-of plan. While Kelley was quite easy to get a hold of, we had a hard time getting answers from her and often had to ask the same question 2-3 times before it was answered. - Unfortunately Kelley was not much help on the day of the wedding. We provided her with a copy of our day-of schedule several days prior to the wedding, but it was not on her throughout the day, which caused concern and frustration several times on the day of the wedding. As the bride and groom, we were looking to her to let us know when events should be happening (ceremony starting, dinner beginning, etc) which did not happen. - We only had about 1.5 hours to set up decor before the wedding and were told that it was our responsibility to coordinate and arrange the decor, but that Kelley and the staff would assist. This was not the case at all. We had very simple decor (paper lanterns, flameless candles, one-piece table decor) and had three friends arrive 1.5 hours prior to the wedding to set up. Not only did Cafe Cortina not have a ladder (how??), but our friends received absolutely no help setting up and were still putting together decor when guests began to arrive. - We asked if the restaurant had a sound system to do our own music, or if we should hire a DJ and were told that most couples just use a bluetooth speaker. The three large speakers we brought were not near loud enough for us to be heard during the ceremony, for music to be heard during dinner, or for speeches to be heard. This was incredibly disappointing, as we would have gladly hired a DJ if we knew that sound would be an issue without a DJ-quality speaker system. - We really wanted Kelley to go the extra mile- when we asked what other couples had done for the ceremony or for advice on seating chart, her response was that we can "do whatever we want". That's great for flexibility, but as someone who has never planned a wedding before, I would have loved some guidance. Overall, for the price we paid, I did not feel like the service provided by Cafe Cortina was worth it.

Cafe Cortina is an amazing place to hold a wedding reception. As the mother of the bride I was so incredibly impressed by everything about this venue. The setting is warm, romantic and absolutely beautiful. The reception was held at the end of September. We had reserved the entire restaurant to ourselves. The food, drinks and service was fabulous. Many of our guests commented that they had such a great time and were so impressed that they are still talking about it to this day.

Cafe Cortina.... was beautiful, amazing service, GREAT food, just simply the best ever! Our wedding is still the talk of the town! We are so thankful for the Cafe Cortina family for hosting the wedding of our dreams. Glamorous, intimate and full of love! They took such good care of our guests!!!

From the beginning, Rina was a great point of contact, answering my questions before locking in this venue. We ended up going with a smaller event, ceremony and reception on site, less than 50 people. I mean, besides the fact that I controlled the weather perfectly (haha), it was a pretty perfect day. Leading up to the day, Kelley was my new PofC and she was pretty helpful. I was a little bummed we didn't get our complimentary tasting of the food but it definitely did not disappoint day of. We were able to drop off our decorations and signs and what not the day before. I do kind of wish hey had a spreadsheet of everything they do have; DJ table, stand for officiant, easel, cake stand and serving utensils. That way we could've avoided a lot of back and forth. Day of, service was outstanding. Food was impeccable. Besides myself and now husband, that's what everyone talked about. Fresh, hot ciabatta, delicious fall salad. We will definitely be back for dinner and/or special occasions.

We had to change our wedding reception plans to be hosted at Cafe Cortina at the last minute due to the pandemic, and wow was it amazing. Kelley, Rina, and the rest of the staff is a dream to work with. So professional, polite, and accommodating. Even when it started hailing, no one blinked an eye, just did what had to be done to keep everyone safe. Kelley literally took care of everything so we could have a stress-free day. The food is also absolutely amazing. So fresh and expertly prepared. All of our guests raved that this was the best wedding meal they've ever had. We had the entire restaurant to ourselves, and felt very safe the entire time. There's also a great outdoor patio space available as well that would be great for large groups. We barely needed to bring-in any decorations because the space is so beautiful!

“As the mother of the groom watching the couple navigate a wedding during a pandemic my concern was certainly well developed. But once I met the team at Cafe Cortina and saw their venue, tasted their menu offerings my hope was reignited. But it wasn’t until the day of the wedding that I saw what they really can do. Their team was proactive, courteous, responsive, respectful, helpful, gracious and reassuring. They were prompt, informed, looked out for us and worked with us. Each one was patient - and I had endless questions; and they did not tire (it seemed) in making me (and our guests) comfortable. They worked hard but never showed an ounce of strain. From valet men to servers to lighting to heaters to putting/keeping wood in the fireplace - this team welcomed you! Cafe Cortina - you have great people serving your vision. It was our privilege to receive the benefit of it. And our hats off to the team behind the team. Our food was delicious.”

My groom and I just had our wedding at Cafe Cortina this past weekend and it was beyond perfect! Due to Covid and having to downsize our wedding we decided to go with a small and intimate winter wedding and little did we know how perfect it would turn out! From the start speaking to Rina and Kelley — we knew this was the place for us! They were so helpful and accommodating from the very beginning! I worked with Kelley the last 2 months planning our wedding and she was an absolute sweetheart and so helpful!! Without her I don’t know what we would’ve done! They helped bring our vision to life and worked with us with all of the Covid restrictions and helped to still make our wedding an absolute fairy tale. Our guests said they have never had such amazing food and the staff was impeccable. They truly made ourselves and our guests feel like first class. Our wedding was intimate, it was magical and top notch! If you are looking for a wedding venue for a small, elegant, intimate wedding this is the place for you! This place is great ANY season of the year!! Thank you so much Kelley and the entire cafe cortina staff for making our wedding a dream come true! We will be back for anniversary dinners for sure :)

We booked Cafe Cortina about a month out from our date due to COVID causing us to change plans. The entire team at Cafe Cortina was phenomenal to work with, especially on such short notice, and my husband and I living in Texas (our families are in Michigan). We never felt pressured or rushed when making decisions. They answered all of our questions, facilitated a walkthrough of the venue on short notice when we were home before the wedding. Our wedding day went beautifully! The outdoor ceremony space in the Chef's Garden was beautiful, they had a lovely sitting area outside of it for guests, and they were helpful in our families setting up decor ahead of time. The staff was wonderful, friendly, and felt like being served by family. The food was phenomenal and any requests we had were accommodated. We could not have been happier with the ceremony and dinner, and have already talked about going back for an anniversary dinner every year!

Cafe Cortina is the most romantic place to have a wedding reception. The outdoor patio and garden are breathtaking. Rina, Kelley, and Antonio were amazing to work with and made everyone feel like royalty. The food was delicious, many of our guests said that it was the best meal they have ever had at a wedding! Everything was perfect.

As soon as we found out our big wedding was cancelled due to COVID, I went into severe panic mode. I must've emailed 20 different places and Cafe Cortina called within 5 minutes to let me know they had our date available. Kelley and the whole staff were amazing to work with and pulled a whole wedding off in about three weeks. I am so thankful for them and I would recommend them to anyone! My husband and I couldn't have been happier and our guest were extremely pleased. Although it was only 30 people, it was like it was meant to be that way!

Cafe Cortina's ambiance, incredible service and attention to detail made for a spectacular intimate afternoon wedding and dinner. From my first meeting with Rina and touring the venue, I knew this was where I would be able to walk into our wedding and everything would be handled spectacularly! Rina and Kelley professionally followed up with me, ironing out all of the details (there were no surprises!) and it couldn't have been a more glorious day in every aspect. Our guests still rave about the ambiance, amazing food and service we were all treated to. Our beautiful ceremony on the sunny garden patio was truly memorable - thank you Rina and the entire Cafe Cortina Staff!

Everything at Cafe Cortina was perfect for our big day! Our friends and family loved the venue and the food was all anyone could talk about. Highly recommend this venue if you are looking for something unique!

Fantastic food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. An exceptional venue for a small wedding. If I ever find myself taking another swing at the plate of matrimony or any other celebration, Cafe Cortina will be on my shortlist.

We recently had our Wedding at Café Cortina and it was absolutely fabulous. Kelley and Rina worked with us to make sure every detail was planned for and executed exactly as planned. We had a smaller (20 person) wedding so we were very impressed with their ability to cater to a smaller event size while still making the wedding feeling intimate and romantic. We originally planned to be married in the courtyard but due to rain we had to move inside. Thanks to Kelley and Rina we had a beautiful backup plan in place and everything went off without a hitch. The food was absolutely perfect! We had a gluten free guest and she was so impressed that they had delicious options for her and did not make the allergy a big deal. We also had our cake made by Café Cortina and it was delicious. On top of the great food the service there was exceptional. My husband has said repeatedly that Manuel was the best waiter that he has ever seen. Thank you Café Cortina for making our Wedding absolutely amazing. We cannot wait to come back! The Shoemakers

Fantastic food and professional service. Exceptional venue for a small wedding

If you are looking for an amazing outdoor/ indoor venue this is the perfect place. The venue itself has a great ambiance, the wedding director Kelley is great to work with as well. The compliments on how amazing the food and service was weeks after was just another reason we couldn’t have been happier.

Sharina, Kelly, and all of the staff at Cafe Cortina really made our wedding the dream day we had imagined. Right from the offset on our first visit we were made to feel at home and could immediately envisage our wedding there. The intimate feel that Sharina has created makes the whole location feel very personal, we felt like we were the only people to have ever been married there. Kelly was always contactable via email and readily answered the many, many, many questions we had for her in the 4 weeks running up to the big day. Yes, we did plan our wedding in four whole weeks and I could not have done it without Kelly and Sharina. On the day we had absolutely nothing to worry about, the Cafe Cortina team ran the whole day seamlessly! We had heavy, heavy rain as well as glorious sunshine and the team had thought of everything, we were able to use the venue in its entirety without hiccup or problem. We cannot recommend Cafe Cortina more for those couples who want a stunning, personal and intimate wedding. The food and service was beyond impeccable and our guests still rave about the best wedding they've ever been to! We feel so incredibly lucky that we found Cafe Cortina and were able to get married in a place of such unbelievable beauty.

We had a wedding of 75 guests on September 14th. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dancing out on the beautiful patio, and dinner in the garden room. The atmosphere is gorgeous, elegant and romantic. Our guests keep raving about the food and service. Kelley made planning easy, and the staff was professional and went above and beyond!

Rina, Kelley, and the entire crew at Cafe Cortina are very special people at a very special place. They are pros and made us feel right at home unlike some of the bigger/more traditional wedding venues we saw. They took the time and care to help us make our wedding exactly what we wanted it to be - we were surrounded by the people we love in an absolutely beautiful setting eating the most delicious food. The food and the service are truly unmatched - you will not find better for you wedding! The patio in summer time was perfect for our ceremony as well as dancing after dinner. It was so pretty and intimate, and so much fun!! I can’t say enough good things about our experience. I wouldn’t change a thing. My husband and I are so grateful for these memories!

My wedding details turned out so perfect! Kelle is the wedding coordinator there and she was so helpful throughout everything. We had a small intimate wedding, but that didn’t stop the staff from providing the best service possible to all the guests. They were all so nice and friendly to everyone. The food was amazing! Overall, cafe cortina was nothing short of excellence!

This place made our wedding absolutely spectacular! It was flawless!! Authentic and amazing food and top notch service. The entire atmosphere was so intimate and warm. I seriously couldn’t be any happier with our experience. Truly an amazing place!

If you want everything to be special on your special day, Cafe Cortina is the place. Top shelf service and the food was amazing! All our guests were raving about it. We got married on the Cafe patio. It was beautifully decorated with flowers and a fire blazing in the fireplace.

Our wedding far exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, Cristina was there making sure everything went smoothly and made us feel comfortable. Cristina was truly amazing the entire night. Every single staff member was so nice and professional and they just made our night so special. The food and cake were exceptional! We have talked to all of guests and they can't stop raving about the food. My only regret for the entire night was that I was too full to finish my meal!

My husband had proposed to me at Cafe Cortina and we kept talking about how beautiful the venue is. The patio is something out of a fairytale. On the day of our wedding, everyone commented on how beautiful the setting was and how we managed to decorate the venue to look the way it did. We hardly decorated aside from the centerpieces on the table. They were so accommodating. The service was excellent. The food was amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a unique venue!

My husband and I couldn’t think of any other place to have our wedding reception! It was a wonderful experience from the planning to our very special evening. Ourselves and guests were comfortable. The service and the food was the best! We had them bake our wedding cake and it was almost too beautiful to eat. We will be going to Cafe Cortina for years to come to celebrate many occasions.

The garden is absolutely breathtaking venue for pictures and to get married at. Our guests just kept asking us, "how did you find this place?" "this place is gorgeous, it's so intimate!" and that is exactly why we chose it. Food was the best and the service was too. Anything we needed they would get and our pictures, omg, not a bad one in the bunch because of the scenery! Even our photographer said it was one of the greatest places she has ever shot.

Our wedding was exactly what we had hoped for - an intimate Sunday afternoon ceremony and luncheon reception with our closest friends and family. Oh, and of course, the absolute highest quality food! Every one we worked with at Cafe Cortina - Rina, Tammy, Dalia - was so helpful and accommodating. They made the entire process stress-free. Even on the actual wedding day, when we had to change plans due to weather, they took care of every detail. I am so happy that we decided to host our wedding at Cafe Cortina - I just wish we could do it all over again!

Thank you so much to Rina, Tammy and your staff. It was truly a magical evening for Carrie and Brad. Cafe Cortina was transformed into the most beautiful fall fantasy wedding location. It’s what Carrie has dreamed about since she was a little girl. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. We’ve received so many comments from our guests saying it was the most beautiful and delicious wedding they’ve ever been to. I would have to agree. Thank you for making my daughter’s dream wedding come to life. It means more to me than I can possibly express.

I just had my wedding reception at Cafe Cortina and could not be any happier! The weather was perfect for the outdoor patio. We had dinner inside and the service could not have been any better. The evening was nothing but magical and the patio setting with the lights and flowers was truly breath taking. My guests are still commenting on how wonderful the food, service, staff, and decor were, even to the point of saying it was the best wedding they have ever attended. I cannot thank Rina, Tammy, and the entire staff for making this night one of the best ever. My husband and I will for sure be coming back.

The first time we visited cafe cortina to consider hosting our wedding there, we fell in love with how intimate and gorgeous the patios and entire restaurant was. We can never thank Cafe Cortina enough for making every aspect of our wedding planning and wedding day beyond perfect. Rina and Tammy were a delight to work with. They truly went above and beyond, from the tasting to creating a custom signature cocktail that my guests loved, we were blown away. We got compliments left and right on the service, setting, and food because it is truly second to none! We danced the night away beneath the stars on the impeccably kept patios with the trees lit and romantic paper lanterns hung throughout them. We are beyond grateful to the entire CC staff for their professionalism, attention to detail, and delivering our dream wedding to us!

The most magical & intimate place to plan a reception. The staff & service are 2nd to none. My daughters wedding reception was a perfect day!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I don't even know where to begin to express the gratitude and pure joy I feel after working with Cafe Cortina to plan our special day. To start off, the venue is gorgeous!!! It has character and doesn't need a lot of decorations like drapery to make it pop, it is beautiful all on it's own - only subtle decorations to make it your own. All our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was, how professional and accommodating the staff was, how delicious the food was, how amazing the outdoor setting was, and that it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to!! Every other venue we looked at made us feel like we had to fit into one of THEIR packages. Not Cafe Cortina. After just 15 minutes of speaking with Rina, we knew this was the place for us. Rina and team made every accommodation possible to make sure that OUR special day was perfect!!! We planned the wedding in less than two months, and the team was so great about staying connected, responding to my questions instantly, and accommodating every detail and request. They made us feel like they cared about our wedding as if it were their own and went above and beyond to make it an unforgettable experience!! We cannot thank them enough!!! I could go on and on about the venue, but I'll invite you to see the beauty for yourself in our wedding highlights video by Blue Racer Productions: https://vimeo.com/189570410 With Love, Oksana & Corey

This review is being submitted by the groom. I can't imagine many grooms posting a review on The Knot so you can tell how serious I am about what I am about to say. You can read the response that Rina wrote to my wife's review. She again has proven herself to be a liar. I was present at the very first meeting we had with her and at a few subsequent ones and I can attest to the fact that we were told that the entree for our main course would consist of two meats on the same plate: chicken and steak. Well guess what? On the day of the wedding we found out that only one meat was being offered. That was a lie. Rina's claim "... and only after threats, screams, and intimidation over the phone at me about not wanting to pay for additionals, then yes, I gave up dealing with her rants... I politely offered to give her deposit back and she became raged, so I handed the event over to my assistant and she also claimed bride was emotional and was intimidating" is also a lie. She was never intimidated (she is a grown woman so I find it surprising she felt this way), yelled at or threatened. Her assistant Tammy is a wonderful person and we all had a very cordial relationship with her. As a matter of fact there was never any discussion about her giving our deposit back because no one from our side ever treated her or any of her employees in the manner she describes. The final bill she gave to my in-laws was thousands of dollars more than what she had quoted. My poor in-laws paid it in full out of fear of losing the venue in case they argued with her. Another lie; Rina claims "At the end of evening the GM stated bride also loudly yelled in dn, rooms and made comment of her 'gifts had gone missing'?....then our dn room found her gifts." There was never any yelling about missing gifts because we had stored them ourselves and knew exactly where they were. Her GM was actually hitting on one of our guests and exchanging numbers with her at the end of the night so I'm not sure when he witnessed this so called yelling. We NEVER asked for calamari or any seafood to be served because a close family member has a very serious seafood allergy; another LIE. Rina is a highly disorganized person and tends to write things down on pieces of paper which she later loses. TWO days before the wedding she asked my mother-in-law which appetizers we had selected even though we had told her multiple times. She blames my wife for yelling at her over the phone, which is false because my wife only communicated with her via email or in person. In reality she refused to work with my wife because she was catching Rina adding many extras without asking anyone. It was only when my wife questioned Rina that she asked to work with my mother-in-law exclusively (my wife had no knowledge of this until after the wedding). There was no contract, which should have been a red flag, but because we loved the venue so much we didn't ask for one. Despite the issues with Rina, there were a few bright spots: the outdoor part of the venue, Tammy, the waitstaff and the food (although the chicken is cheap quality so I would not recommend it). I am disappointed that Rina cheated my in-laws out of thousands of dollars, and then in an effort to protect herself came up with a bunch of lies to make us look bad. As a groom I would not recommend having a wedding at Cafe Cortina.

I wish there was a zero star option. This place ruined my wedding. The owner gave us one price per plate and bytje end she marked it up and it ended up being triple the cost. She would change what we were getting for the price in every email sent. My poor mother felt so threatened she just paid it fearing my day would be ruined. She refused to "deal with me", the bride, because she said I was too emotional. The truth was I had been catching her in her lies and she got scared. Th

Our wedding was at Cafe' Cortina on July 9, 2016. We want to thank the entire staff for making our wedding so special, it was everything we could have asked for and more. A sincere thanks to Tammy the event coordinator who made sure it was an exceptional and basically stress free experience. I can't thank her enough for her patience in making this happen. The lights, the flowers, the small extra touches that made it perfect. The food was delicious, hor d'oeuvres and cocktails on the patio after the ceremony and dinner inside. The guests were very impressed with the choices they had to chose from. The servers were attentive and courteous and it was pure class when our dinners were all served at the same time. A special thank you to Tim and Arturo who went above and beyond to meet our every need. A heartfelt thank you to Kim the bartender who was so professional and excellent at what she did and always with a smile. To all those behind the scenes that were a part of this, thank you. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars, Cafe Cortina certainly does deserve it. It was so amazing, I wish I could do it again.

We were beyond dazzled with my daughter's wedding reception last Saturday 4/16/2016. It was 73 degrees and the magnolia tree welcoming guests down the cobblestone walkway into the secluded outdoor cocktail area was something out of a fairy tale. After sitting down only 3 times with Rina and Tammy (event coordinator) our expectations were beyond exceeded!! The outdoor bar area was breath taking at sunset as guests meandered through the walkway, stopping at high tops or couches to enjoy the amazing apps being hand passed. When it was time to be seated, guests entered through the french doors into the dining areas for their dinner. We had both a band and TapSnap at our venue. Thanks to Tammy's uncanny eye for detail we were able to provide ample space for both, as well as a dance floor for guests to dance on. Every detail was beyond perfection!!! Thank you Tammy and Rina for making our night one of perfection!!

While I’m always pleased to hear of a happy bride, my experience closely resembles that of the two to three star experiences posted here and on Wedding Wire. In general, my guests enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Unfortunately, as the bride my interactions were somewhat different. I agree with other reviews that a) communication and clarity can be hit or miss b) YOU must be organized to ensure your day runs smoothly c) a written contract was not readily offered d) most wait staff were helpful e) it is a unique environment for a small wedding. I would also suggest you clarify any extras such as additional reception time and associated bar costs. I received conflicting information regarding that aspect of the evening, so ultimately we left before we truly wanted to despite planning ahead for the additional cost. My biggest disappointment was the ceremony rehearsal, held on a weekday afternoon to accommodate the restaurant. My husband’s family was not sold on this type of intimate wedding and the lack of organization during the rehearsal was embarrassing and frustrating. I also suggest that if using a bridal party, keep it very small. My seated parents discovered during the ceremony that they could not see anything at all, as their view (and every other seated guest) was blocked by my bridesmaids. Perhaps this could have been rectified had a few seats been placed on the patio during the rehearsal to mimic the ceremony. I departed from my rehearsal convinced the ceremony would be a disaster. The coordinator had obviously NOT reviewed any of my info as she did not know when I was to be married nor the time of my ceremony scheduled for that weekend. A big thanks to my officiant who ultimately got the meeting on track. My rehearsal was not only attended by my bridal party but three very loud lunch patrons (who were well into a bottle of wine) joined us as well. This situation became increasingly uncomfortable, as my bridal party could not hear instructions or anything else being discussed. The patrons themselves actually suggested that they should move, but instead were told to remain on the patio.My floorplan had also been discussed in detail prior to the wedding day and was reviewed once again during the rehearsal. Upon my arrival on the big day, the floorplan was incorrect. An extra table had been added, making my seating chart incorrect. This also left a table without a proper centerpiece. To their credit, this was corrected at my request after pointing out that the arrangement would leave a portion of my guests very confused. There were several other small issues, including late appetizers, entrees arriving for some guests while others were already finished, and some guests feeling rushed. Unfortunately, a few guests aired their disappointment on Facebook. I felt that any issues should have been reported to Café Cortina to allow the staff a chance to correct the matter. At the end of the evening, I asked to leave a few items as I was staying overnight at a nearby hotel. I was informed that all my items would be set outdoors if I chose to leave anything. Not sure this is the level of service or overall experience Café Cortina would like to reflect. To be fair, the atmosphere will make for beautiful photos and video. I feel like this is a great place for a romantic dinner or very small wedding but suggest that you be a very organized, highly detailed person to achieve your desired result on the big day.

Cafe Cortina made our day absolutely perfect. Our day was beautiful and romantic. We were looking for a venue that would give us an intimate space for our 60 person wedding. From day one Rina and Tammy showed a high level of attention to detail. They helped make our day perfect!!

Our daughter's wedding reception was at Café Cortina on September 6, 2015. Rina, Tammy and the team did on awesome at making it a memorable evening not only for our daughter but for us and all of our guests. Rina and the team were extremely accommodating during the planning process and during the event itself. True professionals!!! Our guests are still commenting about the wonderful time they had. The ambiance on the patio for cocktails and appetizers was incredible. The main course was served inside; the service by the staff was outstanding. There was no need to go to the bar; everything was served at the tables at lightening speed. It was exciting to go back out after dinner to enjoy dessert and drinks under the lights and start dancing the night away. Tammy brought out a pair of dancing slippers on a platter without me (mother of the bride) even asking for them. Unforgettable personal touch -- first class service from beginning to end. If we had more than one daughter, we would go back to Café Cortina in a heartbeat! Thank you so much Rina, Tammy and team, for making this big day so special for all of us. We look forward to coming back to relive the day and celebrate their love in the years to come.

First, a big thank you to Rina, Tammy and the entire team at Café Cortina. We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding day so special, the evening was magical in every way. You and your team are amazing! You made us and our guests feel welcome and comfortable from minute one. It’s been a little over a month since our wedding, and people are still talking about how awesome it was. For many of our guests, it was unlike any other wedding reception they’d experienced. Thank you for making the evening so memorable! We look forward to coming back to Café Cortina every September 6th to relive that day and celebrate our love. For readers looking for a reception venue: for us, food, drinks and service were extremely important. Café Cortina delivers on each one, plus some. They exceeded our expectations. Sparkling grape juice for the little’s when the adults toasted? Flip flops for my mom when her feet started to hurt? Yup, all that and more. They don’t miss a beat. The venue itself is SO beautiful – inside and out. With a patio like theirs, you won’t need much, if any, additional decorations/flowers. Trust me, people will rave about the food for months to come. No one will remember if you had a color palette, fancy linens and whether or not your flowers matched. Focus on having the right mix of people with you on your big day and let Rina and team take care of the rest!

As a first time mother-of-the-bride, choosing a venue was new to me. To be honest, after seeing Cafe Cortina (in January) and meeting with Rina, we looked no further. Our daughter had eaten there several times with her colleagues so she knew the food was excellent. Rina "filled in the blanks" for us about what the place would look like in the early fall and just what she and her staff would do to make it the elegant occasion we had hoped for. We were immediately convinced that this was the setting we desired for our only daughter's wedding. Her wedding was two weeks ago and we all said it was even more wonderful than we expected. The attention to detail, the glorious setting and the delicious cuisine made it a wedding of a lifetime. Many guests came up to us during the reception and after to say it was the most elegant, but not stuffy, wedding they had ever attended. Many inquired how we knew about Cafe Cortina. Since we booked it in January, there have been two great articles in the Detroit papers praising the venue itself. I have also talked with multiple people since then who told us it was their favorite restaurant...and I understand why. Both Rina and Tammy were wonderful to work with, delivered what they promised and calmed any jitters that the bride-to-be had. I couldn't recommend Cafe Cortina and its owner and professional staff any more highly. They made a dream come true for our daughter, new son-in-law and our entire family. It was an evening none of us will ever forget. Thank you all so much! Mrs. A. Forgach

Our wedding at cafe cortina was amazing from start to finish. Rina, the owner, was incredibly helpful in the planning phase of our wedding with great personal attention to detail. She is immediate in her reply to email and offers really helpful suggestions along the way. Tammy, the coordinator, is also amazing. She orchestrated the wedding and made sure the timeline and all details were seamless. She is a gem to the venue! Lastly, the ambience, food and service make for the perfectly elegant wedding. We are still receiving compliments! This is a highly, highly recommend for us!

I am an out of state bride and I fell in love with cafe cortina on the web. I called and scheduled an appointment for my mom to view the venue. My mom arrived and loved the place! However the staff was not welcoming to her at all. She waited for 15 minutes in the doorway because she didn't know where to to go, after realizing she should just go on her own around the place, she took several videos to send to me, in the video I could hear her on several occasions attempt to converse with the staff and they would barely respond to her. I was very disappointed because I really wanted to have my special day at this venue, however I can not spend money where my family is not welcomed. Beautiful place though!

Everyone at my wedding was SO IMPRESSED with this venue. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is phenomenal. THANK YOU Cafe Cortina

My fiancé and I decided on a smaller, low-key wedding celebration with just family and close friends. We had heard wonderful things about Cortina, so we booked this venue for both our wedding ceremony and reception. It was wonderful! The food was amazing (best gnocchi I've ever had), the scenery beautiful, and the service impeccable. Tammy (manager) helped to coordinate the entire evening and did a superb job. We can't wait to get our wedding photos back because the patio was lit up in the evening and was gorgeous. I would recommend Cortina to anyone in a heartbeat. You will not be disappointed.

Café Cortina was beyond an excellent decision to host our daughter and son in law's wedding. It was an extraordinary wonderful intimate wedding! From my first meeting with Rina, the owner, and Tammy, her assistant, they were on top of everything. Beyond organized and professional! Café Cortina,s entire staff were professional and right on mark with everything. The food was superb, from the appetizers, our entrée and desserts. We served filet along with halibut and everyone of our guests could not say enough!!!! Not only is the restaurant of Café Cortina's ambiance so beautiful, but the garden and patio area feels like you are in little Italy. We had our ceremony outside in the garden area along with our appetizers. We then had a sit down dinner and dancing in the restaurant followed by desserts in the garden. Rina and her staff set up sitting areas where our guests relaxed and enjoyed the garden view along with the twinkle lights and beautiful flowers and fireplace. I cannot say enough about the entire staff and Rina, the owner, how professional and wonderful they were to us. They went over and beyond!!! I would highly recommend Café Cotina and I look forward to hosting future events with them!

My sisters and mother threw me a beautiful bridal shower at Café Cortina. The food was amazing, and so was the service. We had Bellinis and Mimosas on the back patio and it was so cute and well maintained. It was more expensive than other venues we looked at, but the patio was just too perfect to pass it up!

Choosing Cafe Cortina as our wedding venue was one of the best things we've ever done! Rina and Tammy made planning enjoyable and were always available to answer/address questions and requests- I really appreciated this being an out of town bride! The food at Cafe Cortina is simply outstanding, and our guests have still not stopped RAVING about the incredible service! This venue has been voted the most romantic restaurant in Detroit in 2014, and it truly is... absolutely magical. We chose this venue because the food is outstanding and the venue unique and intimate. It's not at all stale or overdone like other reception halls. Furthermore, your guests' experience (dining, service, and ambiance) will be far more luxurious and high class. The outdoor garden is enchanting, and we planned on using this space for the majority of our reception. However, the rain made that impossible, but the staff at Cafe Cortina professionally and seamlessly transitioned our event inside where our guests were more comfortable. Despite having to use 'plan b' because of weather, it was still just as perfect as we had hoped. For those of you considering outside venues in Michigan, Cafe Cortina offers a beautiful garden space with a great backup plan (inside the beautiful restaurant) in the event of an unexpected weather. Rina and Tammy were very open and accommodating of our vision for the day- all details were executed as promised. They went above and beyond to accommodate our schedules. Their team is outstanding and provides the best service I've ever encountered in a dining establishment- and our guests agreed! Other vendors were recommended by the venue, all of which were phenomenal (music, cake) to work with (though the florist was not very organized or easy to work with, our flowers were beautiful and incredibly affordable). A huge thank you to Cafe Cortina for helping us create beautiful memories of our wedding reception that will last a lifetime!

Our daughter and her husband were married this past August at Café Cortina. From the moment the day came to an end, I wanted to do it again! Two months later, I still feel the same way. Rina, Tammy and the entire CC staff were like a well rehearsed orchestra...never missing a beat. From the initial inquries to the planning, the beautiful garden ceremony to the amazing reception...every detail was beyond our expectations. Honestly, a STRESS FREE experience for not only the bride and groom but the families as well. If your goal is to treat your guests to an unforgettable meal with the most outstanding service in an intimate setting that will be captured beautifully in photographs, you will be in good hands with Café Cortina! Many thanks to Rina, Tammy and the entire staff. A truly beautiful day enjoyed by all.

Cafe Cortina is the perfect venue for a wedding. It is a hidden jewel. The service and food were excellent! Rina and her team are true professionals. Every detail was taken care of and everyone was helpful and friendly. My guest are still talking about the fabulous time they had. They truly made my day special!