We had an amazing time at Cala on my bachelorette trip! The service was amazing! Everyone was so accommodating and kept checking in on us- food and drinks came out very quickly too. We had the prefixed package with the bachelorette package as well. The food was delicious! Everyone loved it! And the vibes are awesome! Would definitely come back. read more

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Cala is a trendy restaurant located on the ground floor of Senna House, a Hilton hotel. It features both indoor and outdoor bars, along with its main indoor dining area. I noticed that the outdoor bar is typically only open on Friday and Saturday nights. The menu offers a variety of dishes and fun cocktails to choose from. Be sure to make a reservation if you're planning to dine in on a weekend evening. Friday night was my favorite at Cala, as it was the liveliest, with upbeat music, an energetic crowd filling both bars, and a packed dining room. It was such a perk to be a hotel guest and have this cool restaurant right downstairs. Recommendations: - Mediterranean Platter - Limoncello Spritz - Espresso Martini read more

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Cala is a cute spot for a bachelorette brunch! The interior is super aesthetic and great for all the pics. They offer a free shot for all bachelorette parties that comes with a sparkler, that was a super nice touch and fun for all the girls. The server was super nice and gave us recommendations of where to go out at night. Where Cala fell short was the food. I ordered the Turkish eggs and it came with like 2 slivers of salmon. We ordered the giant espresso martini which was okay but none of us were a fan of the orange. Overall - nobody was particularly impressed with the food. The highlight was the potatoes, but those came out so late we were pretty full. A fun place but could work on the food! read more

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I don't expect much from a night out, but when I walk into a place like Cala, a restaurant that's supposed to be more than just white tablecloths and a well-curated menu, I expect competence, especially when it's my best friend's birthday. The reservation was for six people at 7:00 pm, so I'm there ten minutes early, cake in hand. I've already called ahead--cake's cleared, everything's fine. I walk in, drop the cake off, and they sit me at a table for three. Apparently, the reservation is at 7:30, or so they say. Something's off, but fine. I work in restaurants; I get it. Things go sideways sometimes. Then my friend shows up, and we realize it's not even our table. Okay, no harm done, just a bit of confusion. I talk to the hostess, make sure the cake's going to land on the right table when the time comes. "No problem," she says. Famous last words. We order drinks. Two are wrong--twice. The third time, maybe out of sheer exhaustion or the grace of the cocktail gods, they finally get it right. But not before we've waited 20 minutes. One of my friends asks for Malbec. Simple request. She has to remind the waitress three times before it finally shows up. How hard is it to pour a glass of wine? Now, it's cake time. I give the signal for the surprise. This is the moment. Waitress nods, disappears. And then, out comes some random cake from the dessert menu. Not the one I brought, not the one that's been sitting in the back for over an hour, waiting to surprise my friend. This, this right here, is the kind of mistake that makes you want to tear your hair out. I pull the waitress aside and point it out. Her response? "But this cake is no-charge." Great. Free cake. Except it's not the cake I brought. Not the cake I specifically organized with the hostess. So I ask again, and after she asks me to describe the cake I brought in, she finally manages to bring out the right one. By the time the bill arrives, I see they've charged me for the cake we didn't even want. She refunds the $18, sure, and throws in a comp for the first two drinks they botched earlier. Gratuity's already built in because there are six of us, but if I had my way, that tip wouldn't be anywhere near the bill. Cala, you were supposed to be better. You've got the bones of a great restaurant, but this night? A disaster. I won't be back. read more

Love Cala! It's never too busy during the day and service is impeccable. They are so sweet and nice here. The food is so fresh and I loved adding salmon to my salad. The vodka pasta is great last time as well. Drinks are very pretty and tasty too. Great spot for photos as the inside and outside are very aesthetically pleasing! read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place freaking kills it for HH. Honestly top 5 happy hour options in the valley easily. The vibe here is sick this is definitely a place where u can dress up or casually if you'd like. Service is always consistent at the bar I've never sat in the dining area. I've ordered the giant meatball before and it was delicious, last night I have the lamb appetizer on HH and it was so freaking bomb I love lamb and tzatziki dishes... all specialty cocktails are 9 dollars from 4-6 Monday-Friday and they're bomb ass drinks. And the food options for HH are freaking sweet as well! Will definitely be back! read more

Hotel setting and mediocre. For some reason I could not seat outside to enjoy my business lunch from 2:30pm. Obligated to seat at the bar. Had high expectations for scallops - got right away the plate of 5 $26 (better price than for happy hour ) but very very disappointed. Absolutely no taste - not sure what the peaces of peanuts in pepper oil have to do with scallops bad combination - no citrus flavor - totally bland. Won't recommend - so so many better places by the canal or in general Scotsdake. read more

Cala - Scallops - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I've been to Cala twice and have been pleased with both visits. My first visit was with work friends and we had brunch... it was lovely and worked out well for a bit of co-working with the wifi during our visit as well. Service was attentive enough and the restaurant and lobby are both clean, comfortable, colorful and provide a fun vibe. The food itself was also very good. I went with the egg white breakfast wrap (spinach tortilla, sauteed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, crispy potatoes, white cheddar, basil pistou) and was pleased - especially once I added a bit of hot sauce / salsa. On my second visit I met a friend for lunch. We started with the feta tzatziki, which is basically a huge platter of crudite vegetables and toasted pita crisps served with a delicious dip. It was very fresh and tasty and plenty to share. For lunch, I again went with the egg white breakfast wrap and my friend went with the chicken tinga tostadas. I had an Arnold Palmer... I'll definitely have to go back for happy hour and/or dinner as Cala offers a solid cocktail and wine list and their dinner options look delicious! I'll be back soon! read more

Cala - Egg white wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This is the best place to go for a bachelorette brunch/girls dinner! It's very aesthetically pleasing and offers a variety of large drinks to share. We got the flaming saganaki and it was the most delicious appetizer I've had in a while. It comes in a hot pan and they light it up in front of you as they sprinkle some lime juice after. The only downfall is that it comes with only 4 pieces of break which I'm sure they would bring some more, if needed. We then shared the tequila espresso drink between 4 people and it felt like the equivalent of one and a half drinks. We ordered the pasta, huevos rancheros and egg white breakfast. All of it was very delicious! We were very fund about the service as well, we were seated near a door that was propped open. We asked if we could close it and they were quick to act on it. In addition, the website is currently running a deal that if you download their app, you get $50 off on your next $150 visit! We paid together to make it easy and that took care of our espresso drink! read more

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Loved this place! Definitely recommend. It is located inside a hotel, and on the fancier side. The staff were friendly and very approachable. Food was great. A lot of people come here to celebrate occasions. read more

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we had a great time here! beautifullll interior/ aesthetics, friendly service, good drinks & food! from the macrame entrance, to all the furniture choices...*chefs kiss* we came here for dinner and for the Margarita Monday special !! $1 Margherita Pizza or Cheeseburger with purchase of Margarita Flight ($34). The cheeseburger was surprisingly really really good, highly recommend. The margarita flight came with 4 different type of margaritas, all were great! We also tried their peruvian scallops, vodka pasta, beets & burrata, roasted cauliflower -- which were all around $22-26 each. All the food was solid. Service was super friendly and attentive. They even did a celebratory shot for us, soooo sweet thank you so much! read more

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This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and attached to an even more beautiful hotel that I go to often. I love Cala but the service isn't the best and I've been several times and each time; I feel disappointed in the service. The food however; is top notch!! From the presentation to the quality of the ingredients; everything is stunning! The flaming saganaki is set aflame in front of you and it tastes sooo good with the crusty cheese and focaccia!! All their desserts are 10/10 and the margarita pizza is one of the best in Old Town- so light and delicious read more

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What a scam. Was here for a bachelor/bachelorette, signed all contracts and both were in the understanding of a $65 per person which was fine. When final bill came, they only charged us that and was not provided any subtotal updates mid meal nor an itemized receipt which had an almost $400 discrepancy. excuse me? At least let us know so we can order the difference and make the most out of our own hard worked money! Goodluck to those that don't work in the restaurant industry or they'll take your money! What a big let down- not only did we spend so much money but we wasted so much time here too. Pictures attached. They only handed us the $1k tab until I asked for the itemized. Server was also inattentive. read more

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My original review got removed, so let's try this again :) Food was good, drinks were good, our actual server was good, but unfortunately it all went downhill when an employee named NATE visited our table 3 minutes after we paid our $300 bill. My friend had made a reservation and the restaurant had called her and asked if we could come in earlier, we said sure but a couple of our friends might be late in joining us. We ordered our drinks by 6:25pm. We were seated at a table IN THE BAR, had food and our drinks, paid for our tab and started getting harassed by NATE coming over to our table not once but TWICE!!! Stroking his long beard and telling us we needed to hurry up and leave because they needed to seat another party. When I asked for his name, he told me it was Nick but I received confirmation from another employee saying his name is NATE. Another male employee also came to our table to let us know we needed to get up because they had another reservation. Never in my whole entire life have I been rushed to leave a restaurant. This place definitely needs a lesson in proper hospitality because neither me or my loved ones will ever be coming back and I wouldn't recommend coming here to dine if you actually like the company you're dining with and want to enjoy a night out. read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Had a great 2nd experience. First time had limited to no service but they really turned things around when we tried them out the second time. Good food, slightly high prices but worth the experience. read more

You go for the atmosphere. It's a place to be seen. Tons of Bachlorette parties. The place was very loud and it was hard to hear others at our table. Some of the food was food other was okay. I had the margarita pizza and even though it was warm/hot the mozzarella was rubbery and not melted. The flaming saganaki was rubbery and not melty at all even after being flambé. The tzatziki was good. Wish it came with more bread. The pastas my friends had looked great, I tried one bite and it was good. They also really enjoyed the lamb shank. One friend needed to pump and the only location offered was the bathroom. I would try this place for just the pasta again and maybe not on a weekend. read more

This place feels a bit like SUR from Vanderpump rules - The staff are all incredibly attractive and I'd love to see them film a reality show here! We came here for my bachelorette dinner and they brought out champagne sparklers which was a really fun treat. The food was delicious - standout dishes were the hummus, the meatball, the carrots, and the tuna tartare. read more

Cala nails it. Food was excellent, drinks were on point. From the Aperol spritz to the red wine. The vibe and music were awesome, and the decor with all the plants gives it an upscale but totally chill feel. Staff was super friendly and just rad all around. One of the best spots in Scottsdale, hands down. read more

Cala is an inviting upscale restaurant that needs to be experienced. We stayed in Senna House Hotel. Cala is located on the ground floor of the hotel. The decor is so beautiful. Plants hanging from the ceiling and everything is clean crisp. Our waitress Haven was superb! Very attentive and very personable. We were celebrating our 10th Anniversary. We were blessed with free shots sparklers! We ended up full and drunk in love! I ordered the Peach Paradise and it was so great! Not overly sweet but, was a sweet kiss on the lips. We ordered the giant meatball with grilled bread and lumache a la vodka. Baby, I want to lick the plate. But, this is a classy establishment. But, the managers and all the staff were extremely kind and easy to talk to. I would love a Cala here in Seattle. If you are in Scottsdale please stop by make reservations because Saturdays are super busy. read more

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We came here from out of town for a Bachelorette girls trip and this was my favorite restaurant out of the 5 we went to. Ambiance and aesthetics were all the way there. Service, drinks, and food were fantastic. Not overly crowded or long waits. Our waiter in the video was so very cool and fast! read more

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Tried Cala for the first time for a friend's birthday. It's a very lively environment for a Saturday night and we got seated in the patio where the music was SO loud you almost have to yell across the table. Their cocktails were strong and they even offered some tasty mocktails. Appetizers came out pretty quickly but took about 35 minutes to get our dinner entrées. We didn't even have a chance to get dessert for the birthday girl because they were taking forever so we went elsewhere. read more

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We came in last weekend as a bachelorette party for Friday brunch. Immediately took notice of the decor and style of the restaurant. Very cute and trendy (great for a bachelorette party/girl group). I had the Chelly Spritz to drink and it was VERY good. Great balance of flavors and not too sweet. For food, my friend and I split the Caesar salad and the burger. The Caesar salad was quite bland, definitely not something I would order here again. The burger was very good though. We ordered it medium and it was very juicy. Only knock is that we had asked for the bacon jam on the side and it came already on the burger. Our server was very sweet and attentive without being too present. Overall it was a good experience, but, as I do not live in the area, I probably would not go back. read more

Had my valentines date here and the food was so good it did not disappoint, the atmosphere was super pretty as well read more

Cala - tuna tartare - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Incredible atmosphere with the inside outside option in the dining room. Service was very good. I went during lunch and it was nice. Not a huge menu but they give you breakfast and lunch options. I would like to try the place during dinner because they have a good selection of things. Avoid the coffee it wasn't good Food was great! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Location 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 read more

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Cala is alllll about the vibes. I much prefer their dinner/ cocktail hour to their brunch, but both are great. Juan is a great server that I've had twice now and their bar staff is awesome. I tried a matcha sour (and hated it) the bartender could tell I didn't like it and just offered to make me something else. This is a great date spot. I love their pesto ricotta appetizer and the meat and cheese board. I have not tried any food items there that I didn't like. It is LOUD in there so if you want quiet there are certain spots in the restaurant you can ask to sit in. read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Cala is such a cute vibe! The service is great and the food itself is outstanding! Highly recommend

Roasted cauliflower was delicious. Love their new menu, always love the hummus app too read more

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Service was kind, accommodating, and flexible. They gave us great recommendations. The ambiance of the place is absolutely lovely-- could stay here for hours. However, food was just okay-- couldn't figure out how they justify such high prices. We ordered the Flaming Saganaki -- which was delicious and had an incredible presentation -- they lit it on fire with brandy! We also ordered the Peruvian Shallot Crudo for an appetizer-- again, gorgeous presentation. The Lumache Alla Vodka was pretty good, but not super flavorful and chicken was somewhat dry. The Tamarind Braised Lamb Shank was overcooked, and couldn't finish it because it didn't taste very good. Desserts were definitely the strong suit-- we loved the Butterscotch Pot de Crème and the "Black Forest". The butterscotch comes with a yummy crunchy topping. Portions for dessert are sizeable, recommend sharing. read more

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This place is the spot to be seen. Great vibes, beautiful decor, and excellent food. Cocktails are on point. I rec the whipped ricotta with the most perfect focaccia bread you will ever have. I loved the steak and my wife was over the moon for the Tamarind Lamb shank. Too full for desert but overall I loved everything. This is our second time here and they continue to crush it even on busy weekends. Go there read more

Excellent modern, Mediterranean style restaurant! Service is friendly and food is above average. Ambiance is also quite trendy and fun. Favorite dish was the mezze platter. read more

Cala - Vodka pasta & mezze platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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There is so much to say about CALA, but let's start with the beautiful atmosphere and aesthetics! 10/10 Our waitress was so knowledgeable of the menu, what she would recommend if we did or did not like something. Our reservation was at 7pm and we requested private dining for a birthday dinner and it was just what we needed. If you are looking to have the private room please know it will hold 7-8 people comfortably on a round table. The FOOD and DRINKS we ordered the peach paradise and the Mez-Cala. YUM. For food we ordered the giant Sicilian meatball (2), spaghetti AI gambrei, wagyu bolognese, Harrissa glazed salmon. EVERYTHING WAS EATEN! So good, flavorful, wouldn't change a thing. Will definitely be back read more

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Get the whipped ricotta! And then double it! Seriously all apps were fantastic. Hummus, charcuterie too. Bolognese was good. People raved about the lamb as well. Very cool vibe. read more

This restaurant has such an awesome vibe and beautiful decor! It was a great spot for happy hour, with really delicious drinks and small plates. Definitely a must in Scottsdale. I will definitely be back for dinner! read more

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Amazing food and service. Cameron was an 11/10 waitress with great taste and recommendations for the perfect meal.

The food was amazing! 10/10! I got the vodka pasta and it is some of the best I've ever had. I also tried the hummus and pita and that was also so good. We came for a birthday celebration and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is lively and fun and the drinks are also amazing (and strong). The waitress was attentive and always on top of it and made sure our friends had a great birthday celebration. I will definitely be back! read more

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I came to Cala two nights in a row. I'll start with the fact that the restaurant is beautiful. Very upscale, but comfortable. I ordered the Harissa Glazed Salmon and found it to be cooked well, but I wish there had been a little more of the beurre blanc sauce. I came back the next night to try something different and ordered the Bucatini Wagyu Bolognese with a side of broccolini. I loved the bolognese, I wouldn't change a thing! I thought the broccolini was good, but a little too spicy. Overall, service both nights was good. The waiters were attentive and helpful, but the restaurant was busier the second night I went so I understand that they took longer to check in. read more

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This place does have a lot of hidden fees that show up on your bill. Not mentioned at all or posted visibly. Super duper small serving sizes for the price. Plus the food was just okay. The facility is pretty and has a sexy vibe to it though. read more

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Our first time here so we went with the popular Saganaki starter which was very good. For our mains we went with the ossobuco short rib and the vodka pasta selections and these also were exceptional. Now for the uninspiring stuff; very noisy, drinks were slow, very limited wine selection, Wait staff moved around in a rushed manner which made it obvious they were spread thin, but everyone was very pleasant. Our lovely waitress was hurried to get our orders in. Would also mention that La Cala describes itself as an 'elevated dining experience' however the inside ambience I would describe as a high energy sports bar with blaring speakers overhead. Would I come back? Yes, I would come back but would request to do lunch on the outside patio where we could have a normal conversation without the need of raising our voices. I will also be more dressed down and with a lowered expectation. The food quality on our first is worth the second visit. read more

A beautiful day to brunch outside. We were seated in an awkward tight space (between table and bench but had ton a bench space each. Ordered Senna Spritz and it was a refreshing beverage. Also ordered the huevos rancheros and the Calabrian chicken sandwich where each were delicious on its own. Always get huevos rancheros with sunny side egg to let the yolk run into the rest of the plate for a saucy dish. I would order both again. Service was good. read more

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Cala is a prime location in Scottsdale to enjoy brunch, lunch, drinks, and everything in between! This spacious, modern, and macrame decked out restaurant is a popular spot for large groups, dates, and brunch. There is plenty of seating inside or on the patio. There was even a DJ playing music on the weekend! We started with the Whipped Ricotta appetizer served with seasonal fresh fruit and toasted bread for the table. I'd HIGHLY recommend trying the Mediterranean Mezze Platter served with basmati rice, spiced lentils, hummus, toasted pita, butter lettuce, pickled veggies, and olives. Other popular items included the CALA Cheeseburger and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Don't forget to order the mimosa tower for the table! p.s. - make a reservation! read more

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