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    Calamari Bistro & Bar

    4.7 (141 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood Fettuccine
    Matthew A.

    It may be the last restaurant on downtown first street, but not last in quality. The seafood fettuccine was excellent. Quality ingredients and great flavor. The service was quick and friendly. The decor is very stylish. Don't sleep on this spot!

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    Victor G.

    Cafe Calamari opened 4 years ago where Roya Afghan Cuisine was. Still has outside & inside seating. Ambiance inside has a new blue & green finish with some new fixtures. Soft music In background. Greeted when entering door. Seated. ordered, food came in 10ish minutes. Food prepped to order. Offerings (Mediterranean, Turkish, Modern European): soups & salad, appetizers, entrees, alcohol, sides, desserts, coffee & tea. Bites: Char-Grilled Octopus (24.75) -O tender & juicy pieces, unlike a similar dry dish @Bodrum, accompanied by red onion slices, tomato ovals in a mini pool of olive oil, green dry seasonings +?. Deliz it was. Comped tasty baked biscuit with intriguing dip made from extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, balsamic vinegar + ? . Tipping in O sauce an option. Fried Calamari (18) -asked server if batter was similar to "hard" Italian version. Assured it wasn't. -calamari was moist, semi-juicy. Had slight sweetness. Batter definitely not "hard". It fell off the calamari easily. Batter not the "panko" type. Probably a thin batter made with less flour, more water/liquid. Much better than "hard" batter. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quality: artisanal ingredients. Quantity: reasonable. Would repeat if I find some fish entrees suitable.

    Stevi B.

    We were really looking forward to our meal at Cafe Calamari based on the menu options, but left feeling a bit underwhelmed. Nothing was bad by any means, but also, nothing stood out to us as a dish we looked forward to coming back to try. The beets in the appetizer combo were really good. I personally didn't care for the artichoke at all but my friend didn't mind it. The duck rolls didn't bring much to the table and my pasta was decent. Service was friendly and attentive. I'd encourage you to form your own opinion and dine in.

    Black Pepper Fettuccini with Shrimp and Scallops
    Alex E.

    First time here and it was a great surprise. The food was amazing as well as the service. Best fresh baked bread, delicious Sangria. The entrees were freshly made: chicken kabob with pilaf rice and seasoned veggies. The shrimp and scallop fettuccine with sun dried tomatoes was amazing.

    Their text to me
    Annabelle B.

    After my bad experience, I read the other low rating reviews and im glad to see that I'm not the only one. First, I 100% agree that this place is overpriced. High price, small portion, and ok flavor. Elia in Pleasanton is much better (quality, flavor, price point, ambiance, and service, trust me). Second, they send me a $25 gift certificate for my bday so I ordered food for pick up because I was sick and feeling terrible. When I arrived, the person said the cert was for dine-in only. Nowhere on the certificate did it say that it was for dine-in only. I explained that I was sick and asked if I could just take it home. He refused to honor the certificate and insisted that it was for dine in only. He told me to come back anytime. I already ordered the food. I had already brought myself to the restaurant. I told him that I am sick. He insisted on a policy that was not even written on the certificate. Apparently customer service is not a top priority. So I sat miserably outside in the cold to eat the meal, feeling terrible. That absolutely ruined any enjoyment I could have possibly had from the food. It was my first impression and my last. I will not be returning, nor would I recommend this place to anyone. There are too many other better choices. Update - they texted this message to me. Sharing my honest experience is not right? I'm sorry, my experience was my experience. It is valid so I will not erase my account of what happened. No apology, no addressing what happened. Just a statement that what I am doing is not right. People can decide for themselves.

    Wine selection
    Cihan B.

    Amazing staff, food and service! Make sure to try their awesome wine selection! Would recommend it to everyone!

    Mushroom ravioli- B++ very good (lots of truffle oil in dish)
    Sharine d.

    Hummmm.... ambiance-plain place, but the entrees are exceptional. Ordered calamari, Ceasar Salad, black pepper fettuccine, wild mushroom ravioli.... Service was ok, but could have used better coordination with the kitchen. We waited a long time for our food. Later tables were served, while we still waited. Calamari - fresh fish perfectly fried Mushroom ravioli- very good Black pepper fettuccine could carry the whole restaurant. Exceptional food! Worthy of 5 star. Ceasar... not noteworthy, but the entrees are so good... moved a 3 rating to 5. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

    Spanakopita - my favorite. Made fresh.
    Janice Q.

    The cafe seats 38 inside and 12 outside and a bar at the end of the cafe. Service was fast and the food was delicious! We order the duck spring roll, crab cakes, calamari and spanakopita. Even the bread roll was baked fresh! Amazing quality! Highly recommend

    Combo Grill
    Sabrina G.

    Came and dined on a prefect day. Was lucky enough to have a table outdoors. Our server Leo was very nice and pleasant. Food was fantastic! We got the fried calamari, saganaki, beef moussaka, branzino, combo grill. Would definitely come back to try more of the dishes in their menu.

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    One the most underrated places in Livermore. Amazing calamari, crab cakes and grilled octopus

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    Homemade food and very kind waiter/owner. A great experience! Highly recommend it for lunch and with kids !

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