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

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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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

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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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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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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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

Cala - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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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

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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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

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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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

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

Thank you, Lauren, we had such a happy new year because of her! We've been to Cala many times but Lauren made it special for NYE, so grateful for our experiences here. Happy New Year!!! read more

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

First and last visit to Cala was met with a Bartender who wanted to be smarmy. I got there at 5:50pm ordered a drink. Drink dropped off at 5:58pm I asked for a menu, I was given a dinner menu, I asked if there was a Happy Hour menu I was told it ended at 6pm, I said, what time is it...she smiled and said 6:01pm, not once when I went to the bar did she say what is customary Happy Hour ends in a few minutes do you want something, no not even when I received the menu at 5:59pm still nothing. I asked for the manager and explained the situation and was told that there was a strict nothing past 6pm policy, I handed back the dinner menu and said I would not be coming back. The manager decided then to comp the drink...I drank half but really the evening was ruined by someone thinking they would try to be smarmy. Per owners request this was 3/31/26 around 6pm read more

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

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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It was way too loud and the food was subpar. I honestly would not go back if you paid me. I got a migraine from the experience, even though I didn't have a sip of alcohol. :( read more

Our waitress said they will not break down the final bill for six or more people. You have to decide how to do that on your own. However, they will send out five separate bills for a table of five. But for a table of six with three separate bills, we had to sit there and figure it out. They also charge 20% gratuity for tables of six or more, AND you get the privilege of paying 3% for using your charge card. We will not be back. read more

Our waiter did not check up on us not even once, she only came to our table to pick up our plates, my friend also found a hair in her food! And the food was not what we expected! read more

A great place to celebrate a birthday or bachelorette! We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday, and there were many other celebrations going on the same night. The restaurant is located inside the hotel, and either valet or street parking is available. Upon walking in, the ambiance and aesthetics of the restaurant were beautiful. I highly recommend making a reservation, as it is located in Old Town Scottsdale and could get busy fairly quickly. With that being said, expect to spend some money. Everything in Old Town is generally overpriced, and this place was no exception. Cocktails are about $20 each, entrees range anywhere from $25-$60 each. I ordered the pasta, and for an almost $30 pasta, I feel it was just alright. I hate to admit it, but I've definitely had better pasta at Olive Garden. Other than that, the place is great for a night full of celebrations and good times (maybe just skip on the pasta). read more

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The aesthetics of this place is dreamy! Literally looks like a magical garden. The service was excellent. I had a burger which was good, I wouldn't say like best ever but good. We also had a giant espresso martini which was so strong. read more

Cala - Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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Went for dinner with a party of 8. Made reservations and when they got there we were told the could only seat us outside. We selected indoors when making the reservation. Not even an option of a wait time, just nope you can not sit inside. It is 102 degrees out. The room temp tap water didn't help. That should have been mentioned while making the reservation. Also why are their plants hanging above the table. We all got leaves in our drinks and food continuously throughout the meal. Bathroom was stellar. Individual stalls. Stocked paper towels and a door you don't have to touch to exit. 10/10 no notes on the bathroom. They were busy so take this with a grain of salt, but the service was slow and forgetful. Food was okay. Not worth it for the price. Expensive sides with two tiny slices of bread always rubs me the wrong way. I feel like I should have to order two sides orders of bread to finish the dip. Whipped ricotta was good. Hummus was bland but tasted ok. Chicken and gravy were very flavorful. I got a pork loin and the side that came with it was "marinated tomatoes". Marinated tomatoes consists of 3 pickled cherry tomato halves. They weren't good. The pork chop looked very sad sitting on the plate with nothing but a garnish and a white sauce that matched the color of the plate. Drinks were strong but didn't taste good if your into a heavy handed pour maybe worth going to the bar but skipping the food. Waitstaff was polite but as previously stated forgetful. Security was weirdly rude and were clearly upset that we were waiting inside for the valet to get our car. We brought a little cake and they cut it up and plated it for us so that was a very nice touch. Edit: I took home a slice of pizza one of the people in my party ordered and that tasted very good cold. If you go order the pizza for sure best thing I ate from there. read more

Terrible management. Good server. We had a reservation, but they wouldn't seat us inside even though it was 90 degrees. They promised to bring over champagne but never did, and when we asked for bread, it took forever for them to get it to us. To finish things off, we asked security guard Eric McCormick to take a photo for us, and he rudely said no and walked away. Instead of leaving it at that, he actually came back over later to needlessly escalate the situation. read more

Slow service. Seated in the back corner of the restaurant. Food is overpriced and not great. Drinks took 20 minutes to come out then got kicked out for being there for over 1 hour 45 mins read more

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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The food itself was good, and our server was really sweet, which makes this disappointing to write. After ordering our next course, a busser came over and asked if he could take the salad. Even though we just told our server we were still enjoying it. We said no, that we were still working on it. Despite this, he proceeded to grab our plates, dump everything together, and take it all even after we mentioned that more courses were coming. This was especially frustrating because the salad was $26, we still had a decent amount left, and a lot of chicken remained. It felt like a total waste. About 15 minutes later, the same thing happened again. I had an iced vanilla latte that was still about three-quarters full, and without asking or saying anything, it was taken from the table. While the food was good and our server was kind, having food and drinks taken while we were still consuming them even after clearly stating so really ruined the experience. For what we paid, this level of service was disappointing, and unfortunately, I'm not sure I would return. read more

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this establishment. We received exceptional customer service from the host, bar staff, and our server. We took advantage of the Monday happy hour special, which included a margarita flight for $34. The drinks were flavorful, particularly the coconut flavor. Although the $1 the dollar margarita pizza was a bonus it was not our favorite, it lacked flavor in our opinion. I opted for the dollar burger and fries instead with my margarita flight, which was very flavorful and satisfying. The portion of fries was ideal for sharing with my husband. We did appreciate the option to have two different choices for a dollar meal that came with our margarita flight! Overall, we had a great experience. read more

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The espresso martini was probably the best one I've ever had but the shrimp I didn't love and I feel like it was overpriced. read more

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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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Haiku review: Came with a big group Big espresso martini We suckled them down Servers gave mean girls They are stunning it's ok The hummus was fire read more

Cala - Giant espresso martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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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