
Italian
Cafe Farina Valparaiso 55 Franklin Street Valparaiso
55 Franklin Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Baked Clams
Herb Breadcrumbs · Oreganata Sauce · Butter Crispy Crostinis for dunking$17.00+Fried Calamari
Served with famous cocktail sauce$19.00Joe's Mama's Meatballs
$15.00Pizza Bread
Garlic Butter · Pizza Sauce · Grande Mozzarella Baked golden brown$14.00Sausage and Peppers
$17.00The Big Mozz
Two giant ropes of mozzarella coated in herb breadcrumbs, served with our marinara sauce$18.00
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
House made Fettuccine Pasta tossed in Alfredo Sauce. Add Breaded Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Jumbo Shrimp$19.00
Salad
Ahi Tuna
$27.00Cafe Salad
Crisp Romaine · Kale · Pecorino Romano · Fresh Lemon Ciabatta breadcrumbs · Drizzled with our best olive oil$13.00Classic Caesar
$15.00Insalata Caprese
$18.00Meatball Sunday Salad
Meatball · Romaine · Radicchio · Cucumbers · Pepperoncini Garbanzos · Pecorino Cheese · House Italian Vinaigrette$19.00Zsa Zsa
$19.00
Sides
Add Crumbled Sausage
$4.00Add Sausage Link
$4.00Bread (plain)
$5.00Fresh-Cut Fries
w/spicy chipotle ketchup$7.00Grilled Chicken Breast
$10.00Breaded Chicken Breast
$10.00Quart of Marinara
$10.00Rapini
$10.00Roasted Potatoes (plain)
$10.00Side of Giardiniera
$3.00Side of Gulf (small) Shrimp (6pc)
$10.00Side of Pasta
$11.00Side Salad
$6.00Single Meatball
$5.00Spinach
$10.00Truffle Parmesan Fries
$11.00Velasco Potatoes
$10.00chicken noodle veg soup
$6.005 lbs sausage raw links
$40.006 shrimp
$13.001 shrimp
$2.50side of Broccolini
$6.00
Entree
Pasta
Kids
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APPETIZERS

THE BIG MOZZ
Two giant ropes of mozzarella coated in herbs & breadcrumbs. Served with our marinara and vodka sauce$18.00
CHICAGO BAKED CLAMS
Choose 6 or 12. Herb Breadcrumbs · Oreganata Sauce · Butter · Crispy Crostini for dunking$17.00
JOE MAMA'S MEATBALLS
Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce. Topped with whipped ricotta & Pecorino Romano$14.00
GRECO SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Greco Italian Sausage links with roasted bell peppers in a garlic white wine sauce$17.00FAMOUS PIZZA BREAD
Garlic Butter, Pizza Sauce, Grande Mozzarella & Baked until golden brown Add toppings or a Sunday Salad on top$14.00PIZZA BREAD W/ SUNDAY SALAD
Garlic Butter, Pizza Sauce, Grande Mozzarella & Baked until golden brown. Topped with our Sunday Salad.$20.00
FRIED CALAMARI
Served with Jason’s famous cocktail sauce. Try it Calabrese Style or Sunday Salad Style$19.00
SALADS

MEATBALL SUNDAY SALAD
Meatballs, Romaine lettuce, Radicchio, Cucumbers, Pepperoncini, Garbanzo Beans, Pecorino Cheese. Served with House Italian Vinaigrette$16.00
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Crisp Romaine topped with shaved Pecorino and croutons. Tossed in a Creamy Caesar Dressing.$15.00
CAFE SALAD
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Kale, Pecorino Cheese, Fresh Lemon Ciabatta Breadcrumbs. Drizzled with our best olive oil$15.00
INSALATA CAPRESE
Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil. Topped with Balsamic Glaze & Imported Fresh brother’s Italian olive oil$18.00
ZSA ZSA SALAD
Poached Shrimp, Tomato, Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Asparagus, Bacon. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette$19.00
AHI TUNA SALAD
Fresh Ahi Tuna with Heirloom Tomato, Haas Avocado, Sugar Snap Peas. Served with a Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette$27.00GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE & TOMATO SALAD
Char-grilled Butterflied Italian Sausage, Fresh Plum Tomato. White Onion Sesame. Served with a Red Wine Vinaigrette$18.00
PASTAS

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Joe’s Mama’s Meatball, our famous marinara and perfectly al dente spaghetti$25.00
CACIO E PEPE W/ LEMON
Roman Classic! Spaghetti, Black Pepper, Pecorino Romano Cheese, & Lemon.$21.00
SQUARE NOODLE BOLOGNESE
House made square pasta topped with our rich & meaty bolognese sauce$28.00
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
House made Fettuccine Pasta tossed in Alfredo Sauce. Add Breaded Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Jumbo Shrimp$26.00
BRAISED BRISKET TORTELLINI
Tortellini in our famous vodka sauce.$25.00
ORECCHIETTE W/ SAUSAGE
Orecchiette Pasta with Sautéed crumbled Italian Sausage, Rapini Garlic, & Olive Oil$26.00
LINGUINI W/ CLAMS
Linguini pasta with little neck clams served in your choice of spicy red sauce or white wine garlic sauce$29.00
MILE HIGH LASAGNA
Layers stacked high with ricotta and seasoned ground beef, topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection$29.00
HOMEMADE NANA'S RAVIOLI
Homemade Raviolis filled with your choice of Ricotta or Meat. Then tossed in your choice of Marinara or Vodka Sauce.$23.00
ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Breaded Chicken topped with marinara and mozzarella and baked golden brown.$28.00
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Eggplant Topped with marinara and mozzarella and baked golden brown.$23.00
CHICKEN AL LIMONE
Tender chicken breast lightly breaded in our sauce of roasted garlic and lemon, finished with a touch of butter. Served over Linguini.$25.00
STEAK & FRIES
Butcher’s Cut Served with Maître-d Butter & Fresh Cut Fries$42.50
PORKCHOP CALABRESE
12 oz center cut chop pounded thin with herb breadcrumbs, calabrese sauce, roasted potatoes$34.00
CRISPY BRICK CHICKEN
Whole semi-boneless roasted chicken served with sautéed broccolini or roasted potatoes. Choice of Velasco, original lemon oregano, or Vesuvio$37.00
CHICKEN & SAUSAGE ALLA JOE
Greco Italian Sausage & Chicken Sauteed with Sweet Pepper, Pepperoncini, Potatoes, Garlic, White Wine Sauce$30.00
SIDES
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6 shrimp
$13.00
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
For the first time, Farina’s is bringing its Italian-American flavors to Valparaiso. The menu features Chef Joe Farina’s signature dishes alongside fresh oysters, crisp salads, hearty pastas, Italian sandwiches, daily fresh fish, and prime steak specials—crafted with the finest imported and locally sourced ingredients. From old-school classics to bold new favorites, Farina’s is ready to serve Valparaiso with an unforgettable Italian-American dining experience.
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