We went as a party of 5 on a Friday evening! Good location on corner in old town. Set inside hotel but restaurant patio sits street side. Good and bad, beautiful weather but noisy car engines at times. The individuals working the hostess stand were not overly friendly, maybe an off night for them. Luckily our server Luka was really nice and a good server. The food was mediocre at best! My meatballs were very salty, but the heirloom carrots were good with a spicy sauce. The carrots were probably the best thing that any of us ordered! Two others had swordfish and were underwhelmed, it tasted under seasoned. Two others ordered pastas nothing to write home about! The table side tiramisu - skip! Drinks - The old fashion was watery tasting. Plum Spritz ok, nothing to obsess over. Right after we paid our bills, the host then came over and said we needed to leave since our time at table was up, which is fine except two other tables of 6 were open next to us. read more

I rarely write a negative review. Cala deserves to be the exception. I made a reservation for a Saturday night to have dinner in a RESTAURANT with friends to celebrate my birthday. Cala is NOT A RESTAURANT. Cala is a trendy nightclub with food. I don't know if the food is any good because our 8:00 reservation was seemingly ignored by a very young and very unprofessional staff as we stood waiting and waiting. To say the place was loud would be an understatement. Tables were full with Bachelorette parties, what sounded like a Fraternity House Party. Music was blasting and thumping at ear splitting volume. Around 8:45 we left. No apologies. If you're looking for a nice meal in an upscale restaurant SKIP CALA. One of the worst experiences in my dining out memories. read more

Had the nicest girls day lunch here with my girlfriend! We sat on the patio, it was so cute and elegantly decorated with the Christmas decorations. Our server Riley was amazing, she took such great care of my newly gluten-free friend and even pointed out gluten-free options we didn't know they had. The food was delicious, the lunch specials were amazing!! They offer a 3 course meal & even include a mocktail with all for $25. Vodka pasta was our favorite and the manager Linda even stopped by to check on us and was incredibly kind. Such a great experience from start to finish! Highly recommend. read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We've been to Cala three times now. Overall it's a fair experience. Not great, not terrible. The scene is nice, very lively, and cocktails are good. Food is ok, no standouts but nothing bad. They always seem overwhelmed with the people there, so service suffers greatly. Very slow, very fast during interactions. Sometimes you feel like you're flagging someone down and bothering them . Also the seating situation is weird, no matter what you book you may end up in the bar area or main area, who knows. I'd recommend going for happy hour and skip a date night or brunch. read more

Came here for a bachelorette brunch. Restaurant was beautiful and food was great! However the service has plenty room for improvement. The valet made us feel unwelcome, hosts sat us is in a back and dark corner although reservations were made and restaurant was completely empty. Nikki R was our server and we greatly appreciated her service. She was the only highlight. read more

I enjoyed my meal here. We had a large party so there was a smaller menu. Cocktails - they served a welcome drink of passion fruit cosmo. It was sweet but pretty tasty. Then I had a few New fashioneds, which was an Old Fashioned with an apricot liquor. I really liked them. Appetizers: the table split a meat/cheese board, whipped ricotta, Flaming saganaki, and roasted cauliflower. They were all good, although the Flaming saganaki was really salty. The best was the whipped ricotta and I would definitely order that again. Main meal: my husband had the Vodka Pasta and I had Moroccan Chicken. Both were good but my husband wished his pasta was more filling or had more substantial protein. I would order both again. Dessert was a carrot cake, and it was pretty terrible. The music was quite loud and it was hard to hear the person sitting across from Me. read more

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The nerve this business has to accept a reservation for a special occasion over a month in advance only to call the night before to say they're "overbooked" and need us to move our original date. The lack of professionalism and decency is astounding ...but doesn't compare to the attitudes of the staff. I've never experienced such horrible, snobby service in my entire life. Get get grip and treat your customers with respect, Cala. read more

I came in with a party of 6, we had a reservation made two weeks in advance. We waited a total of 25 minutes past 8:30 while we watched multiple walk-in tables larger than ours be sat. When we were finally sat there was strangely no silverware at our table. Our server seemed irritated the whole night and met us with hostility. Despite this, and the wait time, we were celebrating a birthday, and did not have time to change dinner plans on a busy Saturday night in old town, with a group as large as ours. On top of the questionable service, to really solidify our poor experience, our steaks were severely undercooked, and the Greek salad was simply tasteless. The only positive from the night was the lamb. So many other great options in AZ, save your time and money and skip this one. read more

I came to Scottsdale for my bachelorette and this was my favorite place so far. The food was amazing and drinks were great. The server Luca was friendly and attentive. He brought good vibes all around. The music is nice and ambiance is nice. 10/10 would recommend. The only thing was that the bathrooms had an attendant but still no toilet paper in multiple stalls in the multiple times we used the restroom. read more

I've heard a lot of good things about this restaurant, so I decided to come check it out. I really enjoyed it! We got there in time to enjoy the tail end of happy hour. We ordered the flaming saganaki cheese (watch out, don't sit too close!), which is a harder salty greek cheese that is tasty on the toast it is served with. We also tried the Peruvian scallop crudo, which is comprised of three small scallops in the shell with a citrusy sauce around it. I enjoyed sipping the leftover sauce from the shell! For mains, we split the bucatini wagyu bolognese and the tamarind braised lamb shank. We ordered a side of extra glazed carrots to along with it. I think the lamb was my favorite dish. It was so tender that it was falling off the bone! Service was great. Ambiance was lovely: a beachy, relaxed vibe with neutral colors and plants hanging from the ceilings. read more

Cala - Flaming saganaki and scallop crudo. - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Food was good but the service ruined the night. We ordered a good variety from the menu for the 4 of us - ricotta, tzatziki veg plate, burrata, cauliflower, meatballs, Cala salad, salmon, sea bass, and pizza but I guess that wasn't enough for the server to do her job well. Inattentive and unapologetic wait staff and management. We left without getting the birthday girl dessert because the server never came back after dropping off the dessert menu. We had reservations at 7:30 and left unsatisfied around 9:30- we had to look everywhere for someone to get us our check. I ended up asking one of the bussers for the manager, they never came up to our table and I had I walk up to him at the hostess stand- he made excuses and didn't seem care. The server eventually came back with our check. Very disappointing. read more

Very cute and romantic feeling even though it's a busy, loud, fun atmosphere restaurant. Service was alright. The margarita flight left some to be desired. The sea bass was delicious but $60+ is steep. The wagyu bolognese was also very good, lots of flavor. Flaming saganaki was cool but the taste was average. The scallop crudo was also mediocre. The tzatziki dip was really yummy! read more

Had revelations for Saturday night, located in old town Scottsdale so perfect place to grab dinner before a night out. There are two main seating areas for dinner. One is by the main entrance and the second one is off to the side which is larger. Our server was great and recommended some great items from the menu. For apps we started with - shrimp cocktail, lumache alla vodka, flaming sagnaki and a Greek salad. For entrees - we ordered the Moroccan chicken, braised lamb shank, the calabrese pizza. They had the perfect amount of timing between app and entrees coming o it so it didn't feel rushed. Must try their gigantic espresso martini! read more

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During our recent stay at the Senna House in Old Town Scottsdale, we dined at Cala, and it truly elevated our entire trip. Located just steps from our hotel, Cala felt like a coastal escape. The ambiance is effortlessly chic...light, airy, and vibrant, with Mediterranean-inspired decor that instantly transports you. The vibe is upscale yet welcoming, perfect for a girls night out or a relaxed evening with great food and company. We started with the charcuterie and meat ball--both bursting with flavor and freshness. Their cocktail menu is equally impressive...fresh, inventive, and beautifully crafted. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Everyone we interacted from the hotel to the restaurant was warm, professional, and clearly happy. Staying at Senna House made Cala the perfect choice for a memorable time, MJ was so bubbly and helpful as was George at the bar poolside. read more

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Beautiful place to have dinner. Our server was very accommodating for my birthday and treated me to either dessert or a shot. She came with fireworks and a butterscotch ice cream that was sooo cute! The food was great with generous portions. Wish I knew the servers name because she was excellent with the service ! read more

I stayed at the senna hotel which this restaurant is located. Its such a cute location. On the weekends they have a dj. The busier days id recommend a reservation. I also like that you can order food here if you stay at the hotel. I came on a Monday so it was barely people. They have indoor and outdoor seating. To drink we had the pomegranate pina colada 10/10 & mango chile margarita 9/10. For starters the whipped ricotta 10/10 ask for more bread. Lumache a la Vodka 9/10, Harissa glazed slamon 10/10 and french fries 8/10. Desert the butterscotch pot de creme 5/10. The service was great as we read more

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We had a party of 6 and a reservation at 7pm. They were behind on reservations, so we had to wait a bit. The restaurant is beautiful, and the service is great, Juan did an amazing job with our party. Definitely paying the price though, they also charge extra when paying with a credit card. I got the vodka pasta, delicious, however I felt the portion to be a little small because I'm a small girl and I was still hungry after inhaling it, but I could have just been starving. The drinks were yummy, ambiance gives off a small club vibe. We had a reservation outside (little chilly), I would recommend trying to get a reservation inside because the decor is elegant and contemporary. Loved the celebration birthday shots for the entire table, I'll definitely be back to try more items off the menu! read more

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We came on a bachelorette trip. This restaurant is the perfect large party/group trap! Maybe I would've enjoyed it more if I were rolling in money and a drinker? The ambiance is very aesthetic and lively. We saw about 6 other bachelorette parties there, also. Since we had a group of 9 we were forced to do a pre-fix menu and minimum spend... okay, fine. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best and nothing to write home about. Service was quick, which was good and bad in my opinion. I would've liked a little more time in between courses, so it felt rushed. I think it's ridiculous you're forced to go through the event planner for a dinner of 8+ and pay an admin fee. Not only that, but a 3% credit card fee... PLEASE. A bunch of junk. You should have enough profit and cash flow to cover that as a business. read more

Cala - Chef curated dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Miss Autumn gave great service . Loved the espresso martini - including a flourless chocolate cake with a sparkler So amazing highly recommend in Scottsdale ! read more

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Went here for lunch on a Wednesday and have to say the place was amazing. The food was incredible got the steak frites and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Our server Nikki was so nice she smiled the entire time and was incredibly friendly. The mocktail came out in a timely manner and was great. They had the windows open on a beautiful winter day and it was just a vibe. read more

Cala - Steak frites - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The food was delicious.... However, I decided to write a review because I think this restaurant could benefit from the feedback. Whomever was in charge decided to keep the full restaurant open in temps over 100 F. So, while you're dining, you're sweating and dodging flies buzzing around your food. It's also loud, very loud. I love a good music vibe, but when you can't have conversations with the people you're dining with because the music is so loud, it's a problem. I understand that the restaurant is trying to create a Mediterranean vibe, but this is not the coast of Greece with a cool breeze, it is Arizona! It is hot here! Close the doors in the restaurant and your patrons would be much happier and able to focus on the delicious food and beautiful restaurant. For the price point at Cala, the whole experience should be enjoyed. I was disappointed. So were the women complaining in the restroom that night. read more

LOVED our girls night here! They have so many amazing appetizers to share for girl dinner! Also the big espresso martini is a fun and delicious! read more

If you are in Scottsdale, this is the place to go. From the moment you walk in, the vibes are super trendy, and music is blasting. This is not a place to take your grandparents but a place to go on a bachelorette party. The food is always top notch, make sure you get the flaming cheese and vodka pasta!! read more

A significant letdown, unfortunately. For a restaurant touted as a refined dining experience, and boasting a price point to match, the execution fell drastically short of expectations. From the outset, the atmosphere felt compromised. People were not talking and enjoying dinner as you'd expect, but most were looking to move seats, due to the open window seating and the rather cold air blowing in. We did not opt for a different seat, thinking hopefully it'll be okay. Unfortunately, we were left shivering, a far cry from the cozy atmosphere one hopes for in a high-end establishment. The food itself matched the ambience. The chicken thigh, a seemingly simple dish, was rendered dry and unpalatable. The carbonara, while not meant to be served piping hot, was served well below room temperature--a congealed mass that lacked any semblance of the creamy, rich texture it should have possessed. You can see in the photo that the cream had already solidified by the time we were served the dish. Cala's attempt at "fancy" felt more like disregard for the diner's experience. I know it's harsh feedback, but I left feeling thoroughly disappointed and, frankly, ripped off, both in terms of my palate and my wallet. read more

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My friends and I came here for brunch on Saturday after leaving the airport. I loved the vibe and the interior in this place. They weren't able to seat us inside even though it was pretty empty except for 3 large groups, 2 small tables, and 2 at the bar when we arrived. It was very hot outside on the patio so we weren't too happy about that. The misters were on but it didn't really hit us at all. I felt bad for the dj playing outside in this heat. We didn't feel like searching for another spot so we just stayed. Our order: Mimosa Tray $70 3 Casamigos Blanco Egg White Shakshuka Flaming Saganaki Turkish Eggs x2 Shrimp Cocktail Cala Burger Huevos Rancheros The mimosa tray was split between 4 of us and there was enough for about 2 glasses each. It came with grapefruit, oj, pineapple and cranberry juice. My Egg White Shakshuka was delicious paired with the toasted pita. I would order this dish again. Very filling and I still had a little bit left! My friends all said they liked their dishes as well. However, 3 people in the group did have some stomach issues later that evening and we determined that it must have been from the Flaming Saganaki since the rest of us did not eat that. Besides that and sitting outside in 100+ degree weather, I would like to come back, sit inside and try another dish from here next time read more

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Have been here for dinner before and always had a great time! Went for brunch today ordered the blt sandwich. Was just okay and service was a little slow. Really good vanilla latte! read more

Cala - Breakfast blt - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I had a jump on here while I'm eating dinner and give this restaurant a five star rating. Whoever jumped on yelp and gave it negative stars to where it's at a 3.7 needs slap themself. Are you kidding me? This restaurant is good as fuck. The food is good. The service is great. The ambience is great. It wasn't empty and I'm here on a Thursday night. Me and all of my coworkers traveling from LA loved all of the food. We literally ordered everything on the menu and nothing disappointed. read more

Ordered the margherita pizza, was given some random pasta. Wasn't informed 20% tip was automatically added so I ended up paying 30% tip for a 2% deserved tip. Most overrated spot ever. Their staff dress code is all over the place, some are in crop tops others are in button downs. Outrageous for a "classy" spot. read more

We had an excellent dinner at Cala! The service was impeccable. Our server Manny went above and beyond to make the experience top notch! We had the margarita pizza, chicken, whipped ricotta, and fries. Great food and will be back! Dessert was a butterscotch Mousse read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Go for their new brunch! This is what oldtown needed!!! They're gonna steal 50% of sumomaya's clientele. Well done! Music volume 10/10. Just perfect. I went on their 2nd brunch week. So now for the constructive criticism. (Because I'm really rooting for yall to succeed with this new brunch!!!!!) Hummus had a film on it. I've gotten food poisoning 4 times in my life, once from bad hummus, so I'm a bit more picky than most. Make it a smaller dish and refresh more often. 1/3rd of Your Crudités were wilted. Cucumbers and peppers looked like they were prepared 2 days ago and left out. How about a Mediterranean breakfast chicken sandwich or a Greek lamb breakfast sandwich to compete with your brunch burger. I'm really hoping yall keep this year round. So, suggesting that yall move the seafood station inside to that large conference table that's on the way to the lobby, so it's not outside in June when it's 98 degrees at 11am. Lastly. Yall are going for an instagramable spot. Do that with an obscene bloody Mary bar inside next to where you'll put the seafood offerings come summer ;) even if you limit it to just 1 Bloody Mary per person, or offer it al la carte. It shows really well (and I hate bloody Mary's) Otherwise, yall nailed it. Well done. read more

Went here on a date and enjoyed it', the hostess greeted us quickly and sat us promptly as well. This atmosphere is cool with the restaurant kind of in the lobby of the hotel. It is a younger crowd and quite loud. I had the salmon which was good. I would go back here in cooler weather to enjoy the patio. read more

Came for a friend's birthday dinner and had a good time! The servers are attentive and friendly, despite the large size of the restaurant. We sat outside which was a tad warm in mid July but the dusk breeze helped, the seating near the misters seemed much cooler. Everyone was happy with their meals, the serving sizes were HUGE and worth the prices. First drink, my friends enjoyed the Cucumber Highball and the Mango Amore (mocktail), and the Orange Turmeric Spritz (mocktail) was decent as well. For starters, the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio was very good, crazy flavorful and a huge serving for 3 people, we didn't finish it. The Whipped Ricotta tasted amazing with the pesto, but it could've come with more focaccia, the ratio was a bit off. For dinners, the Bolognese and Creste di Gallo Gamberi pastas were good, the Gamberi has a strong corn flavor if you like that. The Lamb Shank was HUGE and super tender, I scraped it all off of the bone. The lentils had a little spice, and the dish was overall very good. To celebrate the friend's birthday, she was given a sparkler and the choice of a free dessert or free shots, we chose the shots and they were tasty, couldn't even taste the alcohol. read more

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Very beautiful ambiance. The service was on point and so was the food. I felt the brunch was a bit overpriced and having to hold your reservation with a cc for brunch seems strange as well. But back to the food.... I split the breakfast sandwich and sticky bun with a friend. Both were so delicious. They have unique offerings of cocktails to share which sets them apart from other restaurants but this place has a level of sophistication and it seems they want to be a ladies brunch club vibe. So did I love it? I didn't hate it...just strange concept but likely try again. read more

Cala - Honey sticky bun - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Cala absolutely nailed it for us. Across the board, amazing! Vibe and ambiance? Check! Service was outstanding from Luca (one of the best I've ever seen) and the food was spectacular. My wife is Greek, and this was by far one of the best places that hit close to home for her! Highly recommend! read more

We chose this spot for a girls day brunch, and it was a fantastic experience! The waitress was incredibly friendly and offered excellent recommendations. The food was delicious, and we really loved the charming ambiance and music. P.S. The green tea shots were the best we've ever had! read more

Cala - Shrimp cocktail (top right), Huevos Rancheros (top left), and Cala Turkish Eggs (bottom center). - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Decided to get this place a shot! The decor was have open, airy, full of plants, and stone work. It had a modern feel but with an art deco feel to it. I walked in and I wasn't welcomed right away. Three hosts were standing at the stand and looking down. One of them looked up and then didn't say anything. Not the best impression... After we got our table our waitress came and got our drink order. The drinks are amazing and very refreshing! Then we ordered the flaming saganaki and once it came to the table they set the cheese on fire to give it flare and some flavor. Then we got the giant meatball. The meat was so tender and the sauce was simple but delicious. The focaccia bread stole the show! It was airy, toasted perfect, and was some of the best bread we have had! For my entree I got the wagyu bolognese and it was so good! The noodles were hand made and the tomato sauce was just thin enough to cover the noodles evenly but thick enough to stick to them. Our waitress was nice and professional no issues! Maybe I'll try this place again during happy hour! read more

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Cala was so amazing! I went for valentine's day and was surprised with how well they managed the holiday! Our server was so sweet and made our experience 10x better. read more

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Restaurant week is an opportunity to try new places. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the food and service was disappointing. As soon as I asked for the Restaurant Week menu, service changed. I truly do not understand why. I think this is an opportunity to earn a customer. Food was subpar to what I was expecting, and we had to place the entire order at once and were told that all had to come in at the same time. Not enough bread to enjoy the ricotta. A considerable sized lamb, however spicy and not tender. I was so hoping to love it. read more

Cala - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

We came a while ago and had a very mid tier experience, I emailed them my concerns but had no luck with getting a response. The food was pretty good and the restaurant itself is very beautiful. We got lemon ricotta pancakes, fries, and a vodka pasta to share. We liked the pasta so much we ordered another order of it. The second time it came out, it had significantly less pasta shells, and came with cherry tomatoes when the first dish did not, I have to assume they ran out of pasta or something, and tries to supplement the volume with tomatoes instead, in any case, it really wasn't what we ordered and it seems dishonest to serve us that instead of just letting us know that they were out of something. read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The ambiance at this restaurant is on point! It's giving me Cabo vibes! Drinks and dinner at Cala was such a pleasant experience! The cocktails are top notch! The CUCUMBER HIGHBALL and the ESPRESSO MARTINI were so good! Dinner was excellent! The Feta Tzatziki was huge! Loved the sauce and all the colorful veggies! We also got the LUMACHE A LA VODKA (homemade pasta) without the pancetta, very very tasty. It was our favorite dish of the night. My hubby also enjoyed the WAGYU BOLOGNESE, also very tasty!! We were celebrating my hubby's 34 birthday so for dessert we got the "BLACK FOREST" cake! Very rich in flavor and we ate the whole thing! We'll definitely be back! read more

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