It's been nearly two years since our last visit, and I'm bumping this up to a solid 4 stars. The meal and service weren't perfect, but a big improvement overall. We came early (5:30 on a Friday) and it was quiet at first. The wine list still had some gaps, but we found a Val Du Vino GSM we enjoy. The flaming cheese appetizer was delicious, though they didn't give us enough of a heads-up before lighting it--would've loved a chance to catch the moment. Still, it's a fun and tasty start with pita. Service felt a bit rushed early on, with multiple prompts to order entrées before our app even arrived, so we slowed things down ourselves. We split a gyro salad next, which was large and very good--honestly could've been enough with the appetizer. The chicken marsala lived up to the hype with a great sauce, but the sides (green beans and rice pilaf) were underwhelming. The beans were too sweet for me, and the pilaf lacked flavor--plain basmati rice would've been better to soak up the sauce. Overall, a good meal and a much better experience. We'll be back sooner next time. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a while. Starter salad with balsamic vinegar dressing cucumber, onion, carrots. Chicken Marsala, tender chicken breast, mushroom sauce to die for,rich and satisfying. Wild rice and some al dente green beans made for an excellent combination . Fresh toasted Pita bread served to the table, so you didn't waste any of the sauce. Mrs D had the Pita Falafel with house made potato salad. Hot crunchy falafel with tazikki, cucumber onion on a fresh pita. Potatoe salad had a curry flavor and a heavy coating of paprika, really good. We were the only patrons on a early Saturday night, I'm coming back to sample more from the chef, delicious. read more

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My go to - can't wait to come back every time The hummus is so creamy! The blackened salmon salad ! Yum- don't forget the lemon chicken soup I dream about this place when I head home read more

Kalamata - Hummus!!!!! Best ever - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California

I stopped by for an early dinner. I had a gyro with a side salad. Both were excellent. Great flavors. Really enjoyed my meal! Will definitely plan to come again! read more

We had the chicken Marsala and it was great. Along with a bottle of Zin it made the whole dinner. Wished we lived closer we would eat here every meal. read more

Kalamata - Chicken Marsala - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California

This was the first place I ate in the city of Arnold and my family and I loved it! I picked up take out from here and ordered the Gyro Plate, Gyro Salad, Mediterranean Chicken Pasta and Chicken Chopped Salad with sides of pita bread and lemon chicken soup. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I can't stop thinking about the Chicken Chopped Salad and the pita bread. It is definitely the best pita bread we've had! We even saw the chef making the pita bread when we arrived to the restaurant. The staff was so friendly on the phone and in person! The restaurant had a very nice vibe and looks like a great date night and family dinner spot! Can't wait to go back to Arnold just to stop here again! read more

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We had been there before and it was a solid 4 stars. This time food was good but not very good as before. Service was decent

Overall it was a good experience. The food was great, the ambiance was comfortable, and the service was fine. In my opinion I think the service could've been a little better, our waiter didn't smile at us one time and seemed miserable being there on a Saturday night. The hummus with pita break is to die for, a must order! read more

Kalamata - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California

We had a couple of salads on a Sunday afternoon and they were quite good. We'd come back here again when we're in town.

I really wanted to love this place especially since I was really looking forward to Greek food. But my chicken kebab was really dry. A dollop of tzaziki sauce would have saved it. Husband liked the chicken marsala though. Giving an extra star for the great service. The service was excellent and our waitress was very attentive and patient with my two kids. read more

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I'm really happy we have this restaurant in Arnold. Different than the usual bar food, burgers or Mexican food. The food was fresh & well seasoned. You can see the chefs preparing meals. Entrees are served with soup or salad (most restaurants don't include sides without an extra cost) The salad was so delicious! A healthy sized salad it was that was made with fresh mixed greens & a very tasty homemade vinaigrette. The food, service, ambience & staff were all 5 star excellent. The menu is surprisingly very extensive: appetizers, salads, wraps, pasta & entree's. Vegan options were a plus. Wine selection with local wines was great too. Something for everyone, even kids. We will definitely be returning to try something new :) read more

Ate tonight at Kalamata. I had been wanting to go for a while. The restaurant was inviting and the service friendly. They have a large menu. The restaurant, along with sister restaurant House of Pita, has some of the freshest and best salads in town. We tried the spanakopita and it was good, and the pita bread is delicious. One of our party enjoyed the Avgolemono, or Greek lemon soup. The chicken Marsala is very good. The Mousakka was less successful. It was dry and there was not enough sauce. The layers were hard to detect. The pork medallions were ok. It was a nice restaurant and, you can find something for everyone to like on their menu. I would give it another try. read more

Food was great, actually we were pleasantly surprised. This was our first visit to a relatively new restaurant in Arnold. The service was excellent since we were the only ones there at 3:15 in the afternoon. Other restaurants close between 2 to 5 PM this is a great option to driving down to Murphy where it's quite busy and parking is difficult. We outside so I have no idea what the inside looks like, but I was told it's white linens and very classy. read more

Kalamata - Pistachio encrusted, salmon with potatoes and fried vegetables. - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California

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We like going here over another place nearby. Food is delicious and there's space to breathe. Recommend reservations. Usually order chicken Marsala or any of the pasta dishes. We also typically order the olive and cheese platter to start. Everyone working there each time we go is super nice. read more

Nice to see new cuisine in Arnold, but Kalamata proved to be a disappointment. They clearly have ambitions to be an upscale place - with prices to match - but the food just doesn't keep up. The gyro meat was pre-packaged strips. You know, the kind that are just some spiced meat slurry that are molded into strips, cooked, and vacuum packed. If we were getting fast food, that'd be fine. But at $27, this is one of the most expensive gyro plates I've ever had. The salad was nice and fresh, but the dressing was quite vinegary. The tortellini was overcooked. The chicken kabob was the best thing we had, but that said, it wasn't particularly interesting. Maybe the $40-60 items are amazing. But we're never going to try them if they can't do the basics. read more

Delicious food in a cute environment. Saganaki cheese was authentic! (Eaten in Greece and it was set on fire as it should be!) Service was wonderful. A definite must go! Oh! The pita bread........ DELISH!! read more

Excellent service! Excellent food and wine! Great ambiance! We will go back! Portions are big ... had left overs for lunch. We had the flaming cheese (delicious and theatrical), the lamb chops (perfectly medium rare like we wanted) and the gyro plate (delicious)! Soup and salad came with our dishes. And lots of pita with the cheese. read more

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I've eaten here 3 times. I've had the Gyro kebab, Gyro salad, and gyro plate. Food was good each time. It's a bit pricey for what you get. I really like the lemon chicken soup that came with the gyro plate. It's a nice alternative to the usual stuff in Arnold. I'll keep coming back. read more

Made a reservation for dinner with my kids for my birthday. It was such a disappointment, especially when a restaurant falls short on a special occasion... the quality of the food was disappointing, not original Greek food!l the lamb chops were dry,dolmas was very salty and overstuffed with rice, eggplant Bismil dinner plate wasn't what we had expected since we love Greek food. read more

Delicious and healthy Greek food hit the spot after a day of hiking. We ate outside on a perfect fall afternoon. The waitress was so nice and attentive making sure everything was to our liking. We will be coming back here again for a dinner date night next time. read more

Kalamata - Pistachio salmon yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California

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Very nice place inside with white table cloths and seating for 36. There is a bar that overlooks the kitchen. I think they have been in business about 6 months. The food was excellent! We had prawns for appetizer with salmon salads and chicken Marcella. The chicken medallions were very tender and the sauce was fabulous. The service the entire dinner was excellent and there were no issues. I highly recommend them for a nice dinner. Not many places in downtown Arnold on that level. read more

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We rolled in on Sunday of President's Day weekend. The place was packed so we were able to get 4 spots at the counter. Our server was excellent. The next thing we knew we had a great bottle wine, soups and salads. We had the lambs chops, pork medallions, gyros plater & chicken kabob. Every one of us had a wonderful meal. My lamb was excellent with a generous portion. According to my neighbor he had the best pork he's ever eaten. Thank you for fitting us in on a busy night for great dinner ! read more

Stopped by for lunch in a Thursday. Had the felafel with hummus added. Delicious. Everything was fresh and delicious, complimentary pita I enjoyed with the olive oil and balsamic that is present on every table. The restaurant is clean and pretty. Staff was very accommodating and super nice. Highly recommend. read more

First time eating here, have been wanting to try for so long. Very clean with nice decor did not have a resrv but was seated right away. We like to sit at the bar to watch all the action and chat with the staff. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. I absolutely love greek food, our favorite restaurant in the bay closed down and it has been hard to find a good replacement. We wanted to try the lemon chicken soup (I make this regularly at home and wanted to compare) it was extremely salty and was mostly broth hardly any chicken or rice. Would not order again. My husband had the Gyro Salad and the meat was so tender and full of flavor, his dressing was a bit overpowering but he enjoyed it just the same. I ordered the chicken pita wrap which was absolutely amazing so much flavor and filled with chicken. The pita was so fluffy and easy to eat. We will be back for sure read more

Amazing food, and as always fantastic service! We have a great time every time we are here!!!!

Wonderful food on the weekend, good service, nice atmosphere in a sweet Sierra town. The Lamb was delicious and menu offers a wonderful selection. read more

We are frequent visitors to Arnold and were happy to see a new restaurant in town. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to order lunch and were so glad we did. The hostess was gracious and kind, and gave us several options for our 10 year old as well. The ambiance was lovely and the food was excellent- very flavorful, with fresh ingredients. We had the shwarma wrap with potato salad, and our son had buttered noodles. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is a standout in Arnold. Nice ambiance, great service and the food . We started with the flaming cheese and pita bread, then the lemon chicken soup, I had the Gyros Plate (meat so tender you can use a butter knife) and my grandson had the Mediterranean Chicken...we ate every bite. We'll definitely will be back! read more

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I would rate it 4.5 stars if I could, Nice Mediterranean menu is a comfy setting. A nice wine list with some very reasonably priced options. We had the Flaming Cheese to start served with Pita slices. Delicious. The entrees were quite tasty, my Gyro plate had very good green beans and wild rice as sides. We will be back! read more

Happy with the new restaurant. Food was very good. I had chicken pita and it was enormous. My husband also enjoyed his plate. Welcomed new option in the area. read more

First time visit to this restaurant last night. Our meals were outstanding. Chopped chicken salad for me, pistachio crusted salmon for my friend, husband had linguini carbonara, and friend had chicken kebabs. 10/10! Many wine options by the glass or bottle. Ambience was delightful. Cannot wait to revisit this restaurant. read more

Great food and nice atmosphere in Arnold! My parents, my wife and I all had a wonderful lunch here last weekend Mediterranean chicken, kasseri cheese, and salmon were hits! read more

What a great restaurant in Arnold! Being of Greek heritage I was excited to try some of the dishes I grew up with and everything we had was great! And the wine menu was just as good! The spanakopita and soup were just like mom's! Great service, ambiance and food! All you can ask for! I'll go back to try more! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing The food is unbelievable, the service was great and we had an overall great experience highly recommend

Absolutely great! The entrées were delicious . Four of us dined and everyone loved their meal. Medallions of pork were superb, my sister raved about her blackened salmon and our husbands loved their dinners as well. The service was excellent. I would recommend this for a nice evening out for anyone. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other menu items. read more

Kalamata - Greek coffee. - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California

Waitress was pleasant. Decor was the same as prior restaurant, Dogwood. Table missing silverware & napkin. The zin wine was hotter than room temperature on a very hot day. The lemon soup had a few kernels of rice & 2 pieces of chicken. The Marsala chicken was tough to cut with a fork & knife as well as flavorless sauce. The rice served was like Rice-a-roni. The green beans were nice & crunchy. Prices were high. We had high hopes by greatly disappointed! read more

I came for a nice meal and it was delivered. In ordered the lamb and it was delicious. Great portions, it came with a salad, rice , and green beans and carrots as a side. Don't forget the get the warm complimentary pita bread. On top of that costumer service was wonderful and were very warm and friendly. I will definitely come back when I came back up to Arnold. read more

Super disappointed I'm not sure what the owner think is an appropriate staff line up, but one cook and one waitress doesn't cut it for a busy night. Our family waited 2.5 hours, only received soups after waiting well over an hour. Very unfortunate will not be going back until the place is properly equipped with staff. Wish I would have taken a photo of our empty table, unfortunately it was the same for every single table next to us. read more

We had a wonderful dinner and the service was great! Delish moussaka and gyros. Lovely wine and the ambiance was very enjoyable. Highly recommend! read more

The food was fresh and healthy. Great wine list all my favorites! Support them we need good restaurants in Arnold. All the staff was very hospitable! read more

Kalamata - Salmon salad so good !!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Arnold, California