Came here for a very special event and left extremely disappointed. We were seated outside after originally putting down $300 to reserve this spot for a bachelor and bachelorette dinner. Service was not up to par whatsoever, missing water glasses, missing cocktail's, half the party had their food and finished and then the other half of the party continued to wait for their food. Super inconvenient on a night out where we had scheduled plans for later on as well. We expected a lot as we walked in, and this spot did not meet those expectations whatsoever. Steer clear and avoid. Has to be better options in a very lively and fun city. read more

Rating: 4 out of 5 What I ordered: I came with a large group and had the set menu. I tried the raw scallop with mango salsa, whipped ricotta, a spicy mango margarita, and chose the vodka pasta for my entrée. Highlights: Cala is an extremely lively restaurant and a fun choice for a joint bachelorette and bachelor party weekend. The space is spacious with a main dining room and an outdoor patio next to the bar. For large groups, they offer a set menu, which made ordering easy. The raw scallop with mango salsa was a standout and very refreshing. I also really enjoyed the whipped ricotta. The staff was very diligent and mindful about allergies, which I appreciated. My spicy mango margarita was made exactly how I like it, with a good level of spice. What fell short: When we arrived, there was a fire incident involving a dessert presentation with sparklers, which made for an interesting and unexpected start to the night. For entrées, we chose between wagyu bolognese and vodka pasta. I preferred the vodka pasta, as it was more flavorful and less salty than the wagyu bolognese. Overall: Cala is a great option for celebratory group dinners if you are looking for energy, atmosphere, and solid food. I would recommend it for large parties and special occasions. read more

Oh my god!!! Love this place! Incredible food with the most accommodating staff. Came here from Vegas and am absolutely blown away. Service is a major factor and Kayla deserves an acknowledgment, she was not only attentive but so helpful with our trip. Thank you Kayla for making us feel so special and well taken care of. Come for the amazing brunch experience! read more

Made reservations for 7, weeks before. They seated us at a table for 6 with no additional chairs brought. They just loaded up a bunch of conference tables and chairs outside. No misters on a 100+ day. Zero ambiance. Zero care. Tell me you're maximizing seating with no regard for patrons .... Without telling me. As we were walking out, the smell of fish was very strong and not in a good way. Left without eating. All that and 10 minutes of valet was $20. read more

What an unforgettable experience we had tonight! Cala is a unique and beautiful place in the heart of old town Scottsdale. We went for the Christmas Eve dinner special menu. Chef Clinton is extraordinary! The atmosphere and design is beautiful. The food is completely inspired and absolutely delicious. The service was delightful and we really enjoyed every minute. I can't wait to be back! read more

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Truly confused on the low reviews for Cala. I enjoyed my meal and experience when I dined here. It's a vibe for sure -- lots of bachelorette/bachelor parties so if you're not a fan of hearing screaming girls, likely not your spot. It's definitely a trendy spot where all the young attractive people hang, but it adds to the vibe. We came on a Saturday evening where they had house music playing. It was loud, pretty slammed, but it's the vibe. You'll easily throw down a pretty penny here. But still think it's worth it. We started off with some cocktails and flaming saganaki which was a large portion - good for sharing easily 3-4 people. I did the braised lamb shank which was excellent - so many unique middle eastern flavors and my husband had the pork chop. Both excellent. He also had the pasta last visit which was excellent. Our server was attentive and kind and definitely kept the drinks flowing. Looking to start off your night? Come to Cala. Especially on Saturday nights. read more

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We stumbled upon Cala just by chance on a brief trip to Scottsdale but OH MY what a great find! It is part of Senna House, a member of the wonderfully upscale curio collection of The Hilton. The mood is cool coastal mid-century modern. The vibe and ambiance are just exquisite with a large bar indoors as well as another as part of their outdoor venue. They featured exceptional handcrafted cocktails. Memorable. We had just had dinner so and next time we are in town we are making a point to visit again to try their modern mediterranean cuisine. We tried The Cala Collection, three espresso martinis: the Rosa Bianca with fresh raspberries, the Sicilian Solstice and the Caf Del Mar. Pure decadent bliss! The bartenders were friendly and expertly attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The servers were super helpful with the cocktail recommendations. It's such a vibey spot too with perfect golden hour shining through. They're known for some good pasta but I really enjoyed their salmon entree too. Love the music and the fake plate hung up on the ceilings too. The space is beautiful. You can't skip out on their dessert! read more

horrible experience. I went over the weekend for a bachelorette party and it was the slowest service I've ever received. We had a reservation at 8pm and they let us know that the tables taking a little bit longer than anticipated and asked us to step to the lounge by the hotel lobby so they can get us when the tables set up. They forgot about us and around 8:20 we had to ask the host and they went to seat us to our table. The waitress took our drinks and pretty sure she forgot about us because she asked what entree we wanted around 9:30 which I think is insane. A girl in our group ended up not even being able to order because she had to catch a flight. I think they should either hire more servers or remove some tables because I don't think they can handle all the volume. The food was okay but the red leaf lettuce was so bitter that it was pretty much inedible. If you are planning to book Cala, I would make sure you don't plan any activities after because you will be here for a long time. read more

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We came across Cala by chance while vacationing in Scottsdale for Thanksgiving. To our surprise, it was open on Thanksgiving and was a wonderful experience. They did an amazing job accommodating a large group with kids. The service was amazing and the decor and vibe inside was beautiful. The food was also delicious. We had the best time! read more

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very beautiful restaurant. very picture-esque. food was good. the indoor/outdoor vibe was perfect for a girls brunch. SHAKSHUKA: 3.5/5. good if you like fresh foods and tomato. comes with pita bread. filling! I'd get this again. espresso martini: so strong. does the job. read more

A late review but came here with family during Christmas day, our server was fantastic, some of the food was good and some not so much. We were given a Christmas menu, started off with the whipped ricotta, amazing, ordered a second one. Also had the arancini, BIG fan. Now what really turned what started off great into not so great was dinner. We ordered the chicken and the cauliflower dish. Both lacking flavor, chicken was super dry and the pairings with it did not go. But the big reason why this is getting a one star is the fact that the chef had the audacity to put "israeli couscous" when there is no such thing, couscous comes from northern AFRICA. Israel is a fake state full of people who do not belong there and aren't from there, they steal from other cultures and claim it as theirs. So for the "chef" to put "israeli" anything on the menu immediately tells me everything I need to know about this restaurant. I will never come back to this place and i'm mad I even spent money here. Free Palestine! read more

Really amazing experience for a 16-person party. Servers were attentive and considerate with food sensitivities, even though the restaurant was packed with lots of other large parties. The food and drink service was amazing. Our group reserved a set menu experience, and the champagne and appetizers arrived at our table shortly after we were seated. Definitely recommend the whipped ricotta. I didn't love the fried cheese...maybe if I had eaten a bite the moment it was delivered, but after that I thought it was too salty and dense as it cooled. The harissa salmon was perfectly cooked! The flourless chocolate cake was surprised hard, making it difficult to cut with a spoon, but the ice cream served with it was delicious. read more

Cala - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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I had a good time here for brunch the other day! My friend and I had a reservation on Saturday around 1030a. This place is located inside the Senna House Hotel, and free street parking is available or valet. The decor at this place is beautiful and very relaxed with lots of greenery! Definitely Mediterranean! Lexy took great care of us and even helped re-seat us in a warmer area of the restaurant. For drinks we decided to try the mocktails and ordered the Chai Thai and some kind of citrus drink. They were both nice, but I think I preferred the citrus one. For food we ordered the Mediterranean Mezze Platter, which was absolutely incredible, and the egg white and avocado shakshuka which was also delicious! The flavors of the Mezze platter were so delicious, I especially enjoyed the white bean hummus. I would definitely come back here and try their dinner menu. It also looked like they offer fun drinks and experiences for large groups! read more

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Came here for a late brunch and was left feeling underwhelmed. It is very aesthetic and the food was tasty, it just seemed overpriced for the outcome. The CALA crudite had a fun presentation, but nearly $40 for tzatziki and a small selection of chopped vegetables left much of be desired. The burger was good, but nothing memorable. Service was extremely slow as well. I would say it is a pretty restaurant with some good food, but note that you are paying for the hype and aesthetics. read more

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This was definitely THE bachelorette dinner hot spot! We went as a group of 11 for a bachelorette party that we pre booked a month or two in advance. It made it really easy to pre plan the meals so we wouldn't have to deal with ordering, separate checks, and trying multiple things. We ordered the: Whipped Ricotta Roasted Cauliflower Ahi Tuna Tartare Lumache alla Vodka Faroe Island Salmon Moroccan Chicken It was a great variation and all had great presentation and flavor. They were also very accommodating to on of our friend's serious dairy allergy. In which they provided some of the dishes as non dairy. But we were also very persistent on checking. We added the Blushing Bride package which including a welcome cocktail, a customized title on the menu, and a champagne toast. It was really cute to see the customization on the menu and the welcome cocktail. They were accommodating for my pregnant sister-in-law in providing a mocktail. Given we needed to reach a minimum within a two hour time slot, we were told to order more cocktails, food, or even a bottle of wine to take home. I guess since we weren't reaching our minimum when getting closer to 2 hours so they brought out a platter of shots with sparklers. And then later brought ice cream with sparklers. We didn't ask for them but we thought it was fine since everyone was already ordering cocktails and we didn't want anymore food. The restaurant had a cute earthy vibe with light colored decor. It had a nice open patio section that made the restaurant feel open throughout. The restaurant itself is attached to a hotel. The place was PACKED and full of other bachelorette parties. So I can now understand why this place popped up when i was doing research for bachelorette parties. It is also closely located to the main bars. So we could save a little money by walking. My only issues were that the music made it really hard to hear/talk. And the final charge on my receipt is a slightly different total than what is showing up in my bank statement. I already got in contact with the restaurant which is being handled. read more

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Food is ok, drinks are not that great. Service is 5 star. Portions are small. Bit pricey but great ambiance and they have outdoor seating area which is not open for Breakfast. I would recommend to try lunch or happy hour here read more

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Fantastic experience! Our server, Abbey, was attentive and super nice. I had the tomahawk steak, didn't even need the 2 sauces (although they were delicious) there steak was seasoned perfectly. We also had pasta, pizza and the lamb shank, excellent. Will go back again next time we are in town. So good read more

Get ready to ask for water 3 times in 100 degree weather and not receive it until the 4th, while still being charged a 20% automatic gratuity for a "large party" when you're a party of 3. Based on what I saw on their website, this felt inconsistent, so I'd recommend double checking their policy. The only redeeming quality is the atmosphere and decor. This wasn't my first choice for brunch, but I went for a friend's birthday to try Cala. My food was soggy and tasteless, and the service was very slow. Regarding the buffet, it wasn't restocked much during our visit. Around 1:30pm, I was only able to get one strawberry on a stick, and no additional fruit came out for another 30 minutes. Overall, a disappointing experience. honestly made me dislike brunch for a minute. read more

Food & service was great. We had a reservation that was made weeks in advance for a weekend and had to sit in the back banquet room due to weather. The vibes are definitely not the same in that back room. Was there for a Bach party and was given a free shot for the table with a sparkler which was super nice. Not sure if it was for our troubles or just something they regularly do. Would love to go back if it is guaranteed that we are able to sit in the main dining area. read more

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This place was really good! Stopped by for Hubs birthday while staying at the hotel. They were able to make me an omelette although it wasn't on the menu. It was so tasty. Had it with a side of breakfast potatoes. Hubs had the French toast with an egg over easy and enjoyed his food as well. Highly recommend! read more

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Cala is always a fantastic place, especially for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions. The place does a great business, as seen by the constant flow of people throughout any given night, and their waitstaff are very kind. The chefs are also wonderful, as we've not had a bad meal there in the numerous times we've gone. Highly recommend their flaming saganaki appetizer if you like cheese and toasted bread - you'll never regret ordering it! read more

Cala - Flaming saganaki - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Mixed feelings about this place! Some things were good but overall I don't think it matches the ambiance and prices. Love the overall look but it's quite loud, and some of the seating isn't all that practical. Some of the tables have couches that kept moving when people sat down. But I cared more about the noise level! Just a notch down on volume would have been great. The cocktail menu has a lot of options that look good. I had the spicy mango margarita and it's fantastic. Great spice and a really fresh mango nectar. It was the perfect amount of not too sweet. We had the grilled prawns and they were really good. REALLY good. We also had the hummus, which comes with a soft flatbread. This is good but needs something like tomatos and olives and onions. We did add veggies on the side. We then had a walnut pasta and the breakfast burrito. The pasta was OK, not great, but the burrito was a travesty. It was almost all potato! It was supposed to be green chili pork but the only meat was the not-tasty bits around it. For $20++ this was ridiculous. We finished with the butterscotch pudding which had a great presentation and absolutely perfect whipped cream. They did a great job on this! read more

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Service was nice. However, alcoholic drinks were TOO strong; which made them impossible to drink. Some even opted to order other drinks, but the new drinks had the same problem. The food was good. Although, I do order a medium-rare NY Strip but it came out well. read more

Cala - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Our Galentines dinner was on point at Cala! I was a little nervous to dine here because of the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised with the service we received from Jess. Cala was absolutely gorgeous, and the vibes transported us to a beach club in Greece or Cabo. We started with the flaming saganaki, which was sizzling salty cheese, slices of focaccia and a fire show. The mez-cala mezcal cocktail was fruit & smokey. Drinks are a little pricey here, averaging between $18-20. For dinner, we shared the braised lamb shank and broccolini. The lamb was FANTASTIC, and it literally fell off the bone. The lamb was deliciously sweet from the tamarind, yet had hints of garlic & lentil which made it savory. This dish is definitely sharable, and worth every penny. I loved the vibe at Cala, and will most definitely return with my husband! read more

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Food was amazing! And I absolutely love the happy they have here during the day! Everyday at that :) I can't wait to see the night vibes read more

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What can you improve? Everything! From the moment we approached the hostess, she seemed inconvenienced and didn't understand we did not want the "brunch" buffett ...which was unappetizing and a hot mess as we walked by it. The rest of your staff seemed overwhelmed ...slamming the glasses and dishes on the table because your bus boys were too busy talking in the corner and not helping the team. And, our server, was sooo overwhelmed and could've cared less. He had one table outside and was overwhelmed. I would not recommend this place. I'm sure Hot Chicks around the corner offered a better experience based on the crowd waiting to get in. Be better! Do better! read more

The service and atmosphere were great. It is a fun and lively place. It was not too loud where we were seated and we were still able to hear each other and have a normal enjoyable conversation. The seating around rectangular table made it easy for the the whole group to talk to each other. Our server was Autumn and she took great care was us. Some of our guests arrived later than others so kudos to Autumn for accommodating all of us and taking our orders and getting drinks and food out on time. The whipped ricotta appetizer was great and so were the meatballs. The chicken schnitzel was really good and the dessert treat was such a fun surprise. It came with the sparklers and was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful and very festive. It is a memorable spot for a celebration or just for a get together with family. read more

What a beautiful restaurant with amazing food! The most peaceful breakfast experience I've ever had. The food was beyond delish and honestly massive. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes and they were so good. 10/10. The waitress that helped us was so sweet and helpful in offering selections to our table. We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. The food is beyond, I don't even know how to describe how delicious so I'll share some photos. They had a full bar with a great variety of fun, fancy drinks. We came to celebrate a friends birthday and at the end of the meal offered little birthday shots to everyone at the table. I'm pretty sure that have a different menu for each stage of the day....a breakfast one, a brunch one and then evening. But the menu is also seasonal which is nice! read more

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I want to give this place another shot, maybe not on a holiday... My friend had a reservation for this place (well in advance) for Christmas dinner. When we got there, we were told that seating was running behind. Reservation was at 7:15 and we were seated around 7:40. Once we were seated, it took a bit for the server to come around and she told us that they were understaffed and the kitchen was running behind. We ordered a couple of apps to share (scallop crudo and hummus). The scallop crudo was probably our favorite dish of the evening. The balance of sweet and spicy was really nice! Hummus was good but not the best ever, especially for the price. For entrees, I got the bacon wrapped filet mignon which was a special for Christmas. My friends shared a fish dish and new york strip. Our entrees ran super behind and we got them around 9:30. I could forgive the late entree if our food was cooked to order but unfortunately it wasn't. The inside of my filet was uneven - one side well, other side was a medium - and I ordered medium rare. There was one prawn on it and it sat on some truffle mashed potatoes. For a $95 dish I definitely was disappointed. Overall, our server was friendly and very apologetic for the delays, ambiance was nice, and the concept seemed good... I'll give it another go and hopefully next time will be better. read more

Cala - Bacon wrapped filet mignon with garlic prawn and truffle mashed potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We stopped in for an espresso martini after my gf saw this place featured on the news recently. The martini was delicious and the bar area was so inviting we decided we'd order food. I had the Italian sandwich, it comes with a side salad. It was delicious, that bread was yum! I would definitely come here to work or meet up with friends. Staff was friendly, bartender kept our waters full and checked on us several times. read more

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10/10! The ambiance, the food, the drinks - all around perfection. We started off brunch with matcha sour and espresso martini. Matcha sour delivers on both, matcha and sour. Espresso martini was strong and more on the bitter side than sweet. We both got the double down breakfast sandwich and WOW was that good! A crispy hash brown patty in the middle? Brilliant. This was one of my favorite bites of the trip. read more

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Tried Cala for dinner last night. Made a standard dinner reservation for 3. Hostess is terrible (the brunette with the white dress, very low aptitude OR racist)! Needs to learn how to seat guests. Upon arrival we had an issue with table seating. With about 6 empty 4-top tables in the dining room & patio, she at first tried to seat us at a table by the road. I said nope we are not sitting here. What about all these other nice empty tables? The lady assigned to seat us went back to the host stand where this (frankly idiotic) hostess doubled down and tried to seat us at a high top at the bar. Who does this? I told them nope, not sitting here either. I didn't make a dinner reservation to sit at the high top at the bar. So we return to the host stand again and I said we're leaving. I'm not satisfied with your tables, and then miraculously she decides to seat us in a nice four top table in the edge of the dining room leading to the patio. Why? Cala management, train your staff please. Bad start to the night. But we let it go. Ambiance: Restaurant is beautiful. It's part of hotel Senna. There's a bar, dining room & outdoor patio. On to the food and what we had: 1. Tuna tartare - delicious & refreshing 2. Meatballs - yummy! The combo of polenta to the meatballs was divine. One of the standouts of the meal. 3. Cauliflower - incredible! Another standout. 4. Salad with apples - refreshing & delicious. 5. Hummus - Forgettable! The plate they sent us had completely stale naan with it, we sent it back. They replaced it but the flavor of hummus itself was bad. Skip it. Drinks: 1. N/A mango amore - yummy! Love that it's not sweet. 2. Margaritas (classic) - delicious. Service was great. Our female server was excellent. Friendly, attentive & knowledgeable. Cala is worth a visit. Overall, loved the dinner & food was delicious. But don't let their terrible host stand team try to seat you in Siberia when the restaurant is empty. Frankly that gave off racist vibes & that behavior is not it in 2026. read more

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Mixed feelings about this spot. The decor is really cute, and we genuinely enjoyed the drinks and food we ordered. The main issue was the music--it was extremely loud. We're in our late 20s and definitely enjoy a lively atmosphere, but the volume felt more like a nightclub than a Thursday dinner at 6 p.m. We ended up asking to be moved outside because we couldn't hear each other, but even out there it was still very loud. At that time the crowd seemed mostly 40s and up, so the intensity of the music felt a bit unnecessary. I can understand that vibe later in the evening on a weekend, but for an early dinner it was honestly the loudest restaurant experience I've had. read more

Cala - Whipped burrata, fried squash, meatballs, fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Not very good. Went to brunch for their brunch experience, which was alluring because it is $55. It took almost 30 minutes after being seated to put our orders in. Let me say, do not come here if you're not into loud restaurants. The music is extremely loud, causing everyone there to have to basically yell to hear eachother. The waitress was nice, but it took a little while to be able to even start our brunch. When we went to the counter for the "buffet portion", it was underwhelming. Old warm fruit and sweating cheese that has probably been sitting a bit. The espresso martini my friend got wasn't great, but I did like my Hugo spritz. When our apps came we were surprised by the veggie skewers; shriveled up pieces of veggies and pineapple. The beef kofta wasn't very great. My friend did enjoy her scallops, which had a pretty presentation. When we received our entrees we were also disappointed. I got the vodka pasta. There was no flavor and I had multiple pastas full of pasta water that shot into my mouth when I bit them. My friend got the French toast. The crust of each one was very hard and she resorted to eating the middles of each piece. She did say the whipped cream was good. All in all, not worth coming to this restaurant. Sorry not sorry. read more

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Such a beautiful spot. Got a mocktail, it was okay, tasted like sunny D a bit. Started with the whipped ricotta and we were not a fan. Not sure if it was the pesto or herbs but it wasn't good. The bolognese and margarita pizza was good. The server was nice. read more

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Came for lunch, seated right away. The server was pleasant and made some good recommendations. Ordered a mango chili margarita that was sweet and spicy. Took the recommendation for the vodka pasta and ordered shrimp. The portion was perfect for lunch. The pasta was al dente and the sauce and shrimp were good. read more

Cala - Vodka pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I had a really good experience with this restaurant. Went for lunch and happy hour on thanksgiving. The service was great. For lunch I ordered the burger and a latte and the burger was one of the best that I've ever had. For happy hour I ordered the mozzarella cheese sticks and tequila espresso martini and I have no complaints. The cheese pull on the mozzarella sticks was amazing. Let's not forget about the amazingly beautiful decorations and atmosphere the restaurant provides. Thank you for this great experience. read more

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First time visiting Cala for my husband's birthday last night, and we were really excited to try it. The atmosphere is beautiful, our drinks were excellent, and we ordered three appetizers that were all genuinely good. Our server, Manny, was fantastic--attentive, kind, and did his best to make the experience enjoyable. Unfortunately, things fell short with the main course. My husband ordered the NY strip and didn't enjoy it. We normally wouldn't say anything, but since it was a special occasion, we let the manager know. He ended up trying a bite of our friend's lamb dish and liked it, so we swapped his entrée for that. To be clear, he only had a few bites of the NY strip before it was taken away. When the replacement lamb dish came out, it was noticeably much saltier than the one our friend had. We let Manny know (again, apologizing because we really aren't the type to complain), and while they did offer to bring something else, by that point my husband was over it and didn't want another replacement. He only had a few bites of the lamb as well before it was taken from the table. We declined dessert, but Manny kindly brought out two desserts anyway, which we appreciated. What was disappointing, though, was how the situation was handled overall. The manager was only willing to take 50% off the entrée. We didn't argue, but it honestly felt like a missed opportunity to make things right--especially for a birthday dinner and at a restaurant of this caliber. A gesture like removing the dish entirely would have gone a long way and likely brought us back. Because of the great service and solid start to the meal, I'm giving 3 stars. But unfortunately, due to how the issue was handled, we won't be returning. read more

My review is based on a dinner reservation approximately two weeks prior to this review. First, the restaurant is a nicely decorated indoor/outdoor restaurant with a separate outdoor sports bar type tv area. We were seated outdoors which we were first a little confused as it was a little chilly and the restaurant was basically empty, however, we later appreciated. We had 6:30 reservations and were quickly seated. Upon seating, our server Jordan took our drink order and we were quickly served. Jordan was amazing. She was pleasant, efficient & knowledgeable. We ordered two dirty martinis. One vodka and one gin. I am a martini person. I feel $26 each is a bit overpriced for an average martini. Just my opinion. The burrata, beet appetizer. The burrata was cold, hard, and unfortunately not creamy at all like burrata should be.. we love burrata so we're were disappointed in the burrata. Loud club music at 7pm? We couldn't even hear each other talk and we were outside. Completely unnecessary at a nice restaurant such as this. I'm so confused why they were playing club music. Definitely not a club music crowd. I'm giving this restaurant 4 stars only because both pasta dishes, the pacherri and Lumache as well as our server Jordan, were simply outstanding. If you are looking for g for amazing pasta, give Cala a try. read more

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