Stunning dining experience at this beautiful and elegant waterside restaurant. Everything was top notch from the decor, dinnerware, service, presentation, and of course the food. A well thought out menu is on display and the artistry of the dishes as well as the exquisite ways they are served and presented. Fully expect a Michelin star in the near future for this restaurant. read more

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Wow wow and wow. We were beyond impressed by this place. Not only was the food top notch, the staff were absolutely the best. Every single person was nice and professional. The view and atmosphere was spectacular. The only con was the portion sizes. That's it. But honestly, we would come back here for any special occasion. Super impressed! read more

Decided to come here for a date night and we loved it! It has a great ambience if you want an intimate yet fun date. Loved the lighting and views. We were attended right away and our server gave us great recommendations. We enjoyed every single one of the items on the menu but I have to say that the foraged mushroom tart and the beef cheek tortellini stood out. I couldn't get enough of them. The service stood out throughout the whole meal and we enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. We look forward to going back and trying more dishes. read more

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This restaurant is elite. Staff is top class and the food speaks for itself. The maître d' Emily sets the tone for the experience with a warm welcome. Moments later you're sat in a dining room that elevates your senses. Chef's Jonathan Kaiser and Efrain Barquero orchestrate a service that few can duplicate. Recommend you go as often as possible. My favorites, All Crudos, Foie Gras, Beef Cheek Tortelloni, BISTECCA for two. read more

Calusso - HALIBUT CRUDO - Bars Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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As partner and I were staying at Pier Sixty-Six we decided to have dinner at Calusso. One of the wonderful features of Pier Sixty-Six is that, for handicapped individuals such as I, they offer a wheelchair service. Merely ask, and someone with a wheelchair will come by to take you to your destination. So, as Calusso is some distance from the hotel, I went by wheelchair, and glad I did as there no handicapped ramp way into Colusso, only a rickety afterthought of a lift. Design wise, Calusso is everything you might expect in a multibillion dollar resort. The epitome of luxury fashion. Its French/Italian menu isn't all that extensive with a selection of only about eight entrees, but there are always special. I started off with a good rum cocktail, then an octopus with garbanzo, preserved lemon and black garlic. For my entree I had their Scallop with heirloom carrots, leek stew and tumeric emulsion. It was totally delicious as well as a unique dish. I had to laugh. I've always said that in any restaurant the price is directly proportional to the length of their pepper grinder, and here at Calusso they have one that's nearly five feet long. But though Calusso is pricey, I found it reasonable considering the quality of the. food, the atmosphere and the service. read more

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Went with a group of ten for a friend's birthday. The restaurant is upscale looking and has some nice views, but the service was slow even though it was fairly empty. I enjoyed my meal, but one of the reviews mentioned Michelin quality, and this was far from it based on the food and service. It felt a bit overpriced for what we got, but the space and atmosphere are nice. I probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

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Swanky fine dining spot at pier 66 on the intraCoastal with beautiful views! There were no reservations available but to our surprise when we walked in the restaurant the bar and restaurant seemed relatively empty. We decided to take a spot at the bar which was aesthetically stunning. Our server was quick to come over and attentive. We asked for menus, undecided if we would be eating there and not sure they had any specials as he didn't mention any but based on the rotation of menu, it seemed there would have been. After looking at the menu, there was nothing appetizing to us at the time and the prices were very high although that was not of concern if anything caught our eye. Cocktails were around $25+ and wine $17+, appetizers $20+, and entrees $30+. Overall, I am curious if this is really a market for Fort Lauderdale but seems to be the new wave of restaurants. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for fine dining and stepping out of the laidback beach scene. read more

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Calusso Is a definite splurge, but this fine dining restaurant did an outstanding job the other night delivering on the promise of what a fine dining restaurant Is in terms of service, ambiance and food. We sat outside at the perfect table overlooking the marina, intracoastal and in the distance, downtown Fort Lauderdale. Our drinks were quick to arrive and we enjoyed some caprese oysters with our drinks. The grilled octopus appetizer was almost too beautiful to eat but tasted as good as it looked. For our entrees, several of us went with the biggest splurge on the menu- a 40oz porterhouse steak for the table for $275. It came out in an oak wine box, was perfectly cooked, seasoned and was carved table side. It could easily feed 4 people. Another In our group got the pork pluma which was $52. We also got the squash stuffed pasta ($29) to share as a side as there are no traditional "starch sides" (e.g. potatoes of any kind) on the menu. We also tried a couple of their veggie sides Including a braised escarole which was very unique (not my fav but others loved It!) The wine list was vast and they have several great choices by the glass as well. While I was anticipating high prices- the only price that gave me pause was for my grey goose dirty martini. It was $31! Basically the same price as one of the Cabs I chose to eat with my steak. All In all Calusso was the perfect choice for a splurge dinner! read more

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Amazing experience here! The restaurant is gorgeous and part of the new Pier Sixty-Six, so I was very excited for dinner. We had wine to start and they brought fresh focaccia which was to die for! We both had the caccio e pepe and split the broccolini. I loved the giant salt and pepper shakers they use at the tables! Then we had the comte cheese honeycomb dessert (the real mvp). The service was impeccable with multiple staff members tending to us making sure we were having a great experience. We enjoyed our meal in the dining room but the bar was also beautiful, and there was an outdoor patio with a view of the marina. read more

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What a great restaurant in the newly renovated Pier 66 complex in Fort Lauderdale. Food was delicious as was service. Bigeye tuna & crab appetizer was incredible. For entrees we had the filet & heritage chicken. Two thumbs up for both. We sat outside with a stunning view of the gorgeous pool area. Check out the revolving penthouse lounge in the hotel, g for a pre dinner drink with an epic view of Fort Lauderdale read more

Calusso - View from outside tables - Bars Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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We came here with some friends while visiting the area. Amazing location and views. The food is exquisite. Service is amazing!! The seafood was amazing, they had great options for the crudos that we enjoyed. Octopus was delicious! Would definitely be back. read more

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Just went to Calusso for the first time on Thanksgiving, and it won't be my last time there! Absolutely amazing staff, delicious food, and beautiful atmosphere. read more

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We came in here to experience one of Ft. Lauderdale's new kids on the block Calusso , and to celebrate our 12 year wedding anniversary. We arrived early to take it all in and have a pre dinner drink. Please be advised if you arrive early they still sit you at your reservation time. As we waited for our table we sat inside and had some drinks at the lovely bar. Renee the bar tender was super friendly and helpful. We had some wine questions and she promptly sent over in the in house sommelier. She was very helpful and helped us pick the wine of the night, She brought the bottle over to us and opened it up to let it breath while we await our 815 reservation. After a few drinks we were still waiting on our table and were told our table wasn't ready yet. Renee topped off our drinks and apologized for the wait. The wait now became annoyingly long, seeing our frustrations she went over and grabbed the manager and explained our issue. The manager came over and apologized and said she was working on our table and would be sat very soon. Finally 30 minutes later we sat at our table and were treated with a glass of champagne and a Happy Anniversary toast from the manager. It was Very nice of the them to do that And we felt loved. Our next encounter we met Sherman, our server for the night. He too wished us a Happy Anniversary and walked us through the menu and any questions we had. We enjoyed table side bread and olive oil and finally got to try our wine choice. As we enjoyed the chilly night and wine we were unfortunately told by Sherman our food was running behind a bit. Uhggggg. What is suppose to be a memorable night is starting to have memories that I don't care to remember. As we waited the GM Gary now has come to our table to deliver deviled Trout eggs as a good gesture for our inconveniences we are experiencing. Gary stated the chef takes pride in his food and dishes and if it's not to his liking he willl not send it out. As a foodie I can appreciate that but it's getting a little crazy. It's now after 10 pm and we havent had our main dishes yet. To add fuel to this story we also had a reservation at 1030 upstairs at the pier bar, Gary said not to worry, the rest of the night will go smoothly and not to worry about upstairs he would call and let them know of our situation. Dinner finally arrived and true to his word the presentation was perfect and so was the flavors. I guess the old saying is correct patience is a virtue! Sometimes the wait is worth it and this is one of those times. It's just hard when you become Hangry!! As we enjoyed every bite Gary and Sherman both revisited our table to make sure we were all set, and to let us know desert is on its way. Much to our surprise 3 main desert options arrived without even ordering one. Gary was pleased to tell us about the deserts and to inform us the the whole dinner (Minus Wine I bought at bar) was being taken care of . It absolutely blew our minds. This was not only not expected but also unnecessary, he also informed us that when we get upstairs our first drink is on them as well. The roller coaster of emotions tonight has seen everything. I am thankful for the staff and crew that made this crazy night one to remember . Thanks to everyone including Renee , Sherman and Gary. I am excited to know there is still good people who value their establishments and take pride in making sure people are happy and well fed. We look forward to coming back here and putting the chefs to work again making us amazing edible works of art. On a last note , I want to add this detail that just made me feel special. from the time we arrived at the valet to the hostess stand to the bar, table and pier bar EVERYONE I mean EVERYONE refered to me as Mr. Anthony . That little detail is something I loved. They know your name and say it often to make sure you feel important and it works, Thanks to the person who implemented this in your business. My next visit i will correct my review and give the 5th star it deserves. Live laugh and Patience !! read more

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My husband and I came here for our anniversary and we were not disappointed. Everything down to the service, food, and atmosphere. We started the night off with drinks and then ordered a bottle of wine, which was recommended by a sommelier. I had the Cacio e Pepe and my husband had the heritage chicken. Everything was flavorful and delicious. We'd definitely come back again! read more

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From the moment we walked into Calusso, we knew we were in for something special. The ambience was nothing short of stunning -- elegant yet warm, with soft lighting, stylish décor, and a subtle buzz of energy that made the space feel alive but intimate. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Our server Juan was an absolute gem -- knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly attentive without being intrusive. He guided us through the menu with genuine enthusiasm, recommending dishes that turned out to be showstoppers and pairing them with a perfect bottle of champagne that elevated the entire experience. And the food? Simply divine. Every bite was packed with flavor, artfully presented, and clearly crafted with care. From the appetizers to dessert, each course was a delight. It's rare to find a restaurant where every element -- the vibe, the flavors, the service -- hits the mark so flawlessly, but Calusso nails it. This was more than just dinner -- it was an experience, and one we'll be talking about for a long time. If you're looking for a place that delivers excellence on every level, Calusso is it. Special thank you to one of the on site restaurant managers on site Skylar for getting us this reservation last minute. read more

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Highly anticipated opening and it did not disappoint. Much needed Michelin quality restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Very attentive service even for just opening. I expect in time it will only get better. The ambiance was so romantic. And not too noisy. Loved the large booth facing the whole restaurant. Perfect bar decor as well. Can't wait to be back. read more

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Came here for date night! Everyone was very welcoming and super attentive. We ordered the octopus, lobster parmesan, and the braised escarole. Everything was delicious and complemented by superb service! Just a heads up, this is a very upscale restaurant. So, expect to see high prices and smaller portions. The lobster parmesan was listed as for the table on the menu, so we expected a full lobster, but it was actually just enough for one person. Overall, we enjoyed our time and experience at Calusso. Thank you for hosting us! read more

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The dining room staff were all professional, well orchestrated and smooth while remaining approachable and friendly. Definitely, the food is superior, worthy of a 5 star rating. The wine list is impressive in scope offering wines from many wine regions of the world with recent and aged vintages and producers who are recognizable famous as well as good , lesser known producers. The pricing is very fair, especially for the range of wines available to diners. Gary Evangelista is an excellent manager of the staff and an attentive host to his customers. read more

There are too many words to describe the amazingly wonderful experience we had dining at this beautiful new restaurant last night! The service and flavors were outstanding and memorable! The menu tastes of each course within our meal were surprisingly delightful! We will happily be returning to try all the other options that sounded equally delicious! We started with the Oyster Caprese, which was easily the best oyster I have ever experienced in my lifetime, as an oyter enthusiast. The flavors popped in my mouth in such a delightful way, alongside we had the Sofrito crisp, wow! That was another surprisingly exceptional way to toast what seemed like a sort of rind, covered with a beautiful taste of saffron, alongside a dip of an aquafaba chive sauce. Next we followed with the Octopus dish. Yet another extraordinary experience with Octopus, beautifully cut and cooked in large enough chunks to taste the perfection of its cook alongside its garbanzo sauce. Then came the Cacio E Pepe, one of the best I've had since our trip to Rome last year! We also ordered the Coastal Catch, a black cod paired with saffron potato / tinned mussel / lobster bouillabaisse that was extraordinary!!! Finally, we had Trois Petites Fleurs, a small stunning serving of ricotta cheesecake / vanilla sabé / fig leaf ice cream, PURE HEAVEN!!!! We were also gifted a small plate of sweet treats that complemented the already spectacular experience we were having! We will definitely return and try all of the other great looking dishes on the menu! Quick note, the bathrooms offer a beautiful smelling lotion that I wish we could purchase! read more

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The revolving lounge on top of this building is a delightful experience. The restaurant on the ground floor, however, leaves an enormous amount of room for improvement. The service concept that has been implemented here is slightly less than ridiculous. The assistant waiter approached our table and stated that the waiter, Mr. so-and-so, would be telling us about the menu. The menu is a complete overreach and the best part was the incredibly delicious and intricate desserts that took forever to get to our table. I would definitely go back for the rooftop view and the ridiculously expensive cocktails, but I would avoid having a meal on the ground floor. read more

This restaurant was wonderful! The food was delicious, especially the bucatini and clams. The service was incredible and everyone was so friendly. Atmosphere and ambiance was also a 10/10. I highly recommend Calusso! read more

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From the moment we walked in, through an exceptional meal with flawless service, all 6 in our group said the same thing - this place is well on it's way to receiving a well deserved Michelin star! Additionally, we all were so impressed with Deborah, who not only served us but offered very helpful information and suggestions. This will be our first stop next trip to Lauderdale! read more

Extremely impessive at every level. The minute you walk in the door you get a Four Seasons hotel level of service. They know who you are are and they cater to your individual needs. The wine list is crazy top notch and the food flavor, texture, diversity and compexity are authentic and incredible. It is modern but comfortbale and not over the top. I have been fortunate to dine at many top level resturants globally and this is top three for sure. A sincerre thank you to the entire team for a wonderful experience. Grazie Mille read more

Food: 3/10 -Ricotta cheesecake: Wonderful! Very aesthetically pleasing and tasted amazing! The highlight of our dinner. -Chicken pacatta from kid menu: Good -Octopus appetizer: Average. -Lobster linguine: Below Average. -Iberico Pluma: Bad, too much fat. Note that this dish is cooked medium rare. Let the waiter know ahead of time if you're well-done pork type of person. - Pommes de terre boulangeres: Bad, so plain... Ambiance/View: 6/10 The restaurant has water view, however the majority of the body of water is covered by boats, yachts, etc. The restaurant is not that high up so although it's still an ok view, just don't expect a true unobstructed water view. Service: 8/10 Great service from our waiter and his assistants (?). A couple things I would recommend for management review: 1. Although I appreciate our waiter going over the entire menu essentially, it's too much. I suggest asking patrons if they would like to learn more about the menu HIGHLIGHTS or if they prefer to go over the menu themselves. It's a very short menu. Same with drink menu. 2. Offer child-friendly cup and utensils, not glass. Value: N/A. The restaurant is right next to a resort, I don't think value category is applicable here. Unsure if we would return for Happy Hour. read more

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Special culinary experience! I came to Calusso for a special 50th birthday dinner with my son. Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Beverly, our server's assistant, was so friendly and helpful, a pleasure to deal with! She brought me a homemade special dessert platter. We had oysters, raw tuna, Caesar salad, lobster parmesan and pasta. Everything was perfect! We will be back! read more

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Building and the area is beautiful but the restaurant is way over priced for sub standard food and poor service. Wait times are really long. It's a lot of fuss about nothing special at all. The bar upstairs is nice to see but not worth the minimum drink requirement to get a reservation. There are so many better places to go. Won't be back. read more

Maybe I'll upload pictures next time but I'm extremely disappointed for how my first night went at this restaurant. Came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it took the server over 40 minutes to give us the menus. Had a whole surprise party for him after and because of her incompetence it just ruined a majority of my night for what I had planned after. complained and asked for someone else and luckily we got Christian and he was extremely attentive but you would think for a nice restaurant that they would try and do something special to make up for it but they were really cheap and all we got was free dessert when we were in a rush to leave and just wanted to get out of there. Food was good. Just not sure if it's worth it to come back. read more

The Pier Sixty Six remodel looks great and the restoration project respected the late mid century architecture while integrating comtemporary elements and that is evident throughout the beautiful Calusso Restaurant. The restaurant is upscale and stylish but not the least bit stuffy or haughty and management and the staff make the experience welcoming. There is a sommelier and she recommended a great bottle of wine. Prices are no more than any other higher end restaurant however there are caveats: We ordered the Burrata with Pesto and decided to go for the caviar on top and that raised a twenty dollar appetizer item to eighty. It was good though and Calusso just seems like a restaurant to enjoy some extravagance and indulge. The Deviled Eggs are excellent and a perfect way to start dinner and these are really addictive. A Fish of the Day was good but not great and the sauce was a little salty. A Dessert of ice cream shaped like olives (I think) tasted almost as good as it looked and the only problem was the lemon ice(?) on top as it lacked creaminess and flavor and just detracted from the otherwise excellent dessert. No problem, it's a new restaurant and a few minor issues are just that and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

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Excellent food and ambience. Drinks are pricey but thats to be expected. Food was very good. Not big portions but 3 entrees for 2 ppl is fine read more

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Top view and food, p66 staff and overall experience was on point. I will be coming back for sure.

Absolutely excellent in every way. Wonderful team service (including the hostess who got things started for us) yet it was also clear who our assigned server was and she was super attentive. Beautiful bread service, oysters caprese, burrata, grilled octopus, beet root salad, agnolotti. Perfect portion size, even had room for the nice honeycomb semifreddo for dessert. The space is beautiful and huge props to management and staff for the level of service despite being open for just 7 weeks. Only have 2 suggestions - the honeycomb semifreddo was a little too heavy on the Comte cheese (we just pushed to the side) and would also suggest adding some placemats as the beautiful wood tables outside are getting wine stained already. With tip our bill was $325 for 2 with a full slate of food and $80 bottle of wine. It's a splurge but worth it. This place is absolutely headed to a Michelin star - suggest you go ASAP while you still can! read more

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The food was unlike anything I've had before, the service was excellent since the moment I stepped in. And the vibe was just right. We came for Valentine's Day and they had a set menu (I had a meal in mind already which I couldn't get because of the set menu). The items on the set menu though didn't disappoint. I was happy to say I had a phenomenal experience read more

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Three of us had Filat mignon-supposedly 6 oz) but they are nor served as a 6 oz Medallion (I know After Cooking but Filet Mignon has no or little fat to render out) It seemed they were more SLICED BEEF TENDERLOIN-they were good but MINI PORTIONS and I would be surprised if ALL 3 portions totaled 6 ounces. And at $74 Per Order IT WAS A RIPOFF. I was celebrating 2 birthdays and other than the hostess who said "Celebrating 2 Birthdays?" NO ONE ACKNOWLEDGED it-NOt the server (who was just there-not engaged and with NO PERSONALITY. No Happy Birthday Desserts, And the Cherry Cheesecake dessert-for $18 you get 3 quarter (25 cent piece) sized tarlettes that had very little cheesecake with a tablespoon of vanilla ice cream and a marachino cherry ANOTHER RIPOFF. The Halibut my wife said was good. The server could not get a sweeter white or rose wine and we wound up paying $26 for a half drunk fair white wine. When we asked for second bread service, the waitress gave us a look like WHAT? HOW DARE YOU? WE WiLL NOT BE BACK. And it was our second trip here where the first trip was delightful. Feel FREE to pass this on to management and let them reach out to me -I WILL REFER PEOPLE AWAY FROM HERE. read more

We had an issue with the food and brought it to the hotel's attention, who said they would follow up with the restaurant management. We never heard back from either after that. Given our experience, we will not be returning. read more

The service and ambiance were impeccable. A beautifully designed space with exposed kitchen provided a tasty meal. While the portions relative to the price seemed out of whack, I mean the pepper-mill was larger than the entrees, the dishes were tasty. The cocktails did not disappoint. read more

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Outstanding service and meal was perfect!!! Better than expected, and prices were appropriate for dinner. Very polished presentation, and personable staff... will return for more!!! read more

Certainly a restaurant that has wonderful ambiance and a great location. It was very busy on a Friday evening and we went to celebrate a special occasion. So, we were really hopeful for a wonderful and splashy evening out as the price point is high. The menu is limited and not a lot jumped out. Even so, we did order apps and entrees. The appetizers, burrata and beef carpaccio, were decently tasty. And the bread basket was yummy as well. However, all entrees were returned to the kitchen. The fish dishes we ordered, halibut and black cod, were past their shelf-life, and arrived cold. The beef cheek pasta dish was equally disappointing in the flavor and temperature department. This was brought to the attention of the manager who asked us if we wanted to see a menu again to re-order. Needless to say, we were quite disappointed and didn't want to order more poor-quality and overpriced food. The manager brought over the check and we expressed our disappointment with how the evening turned out and if he could take care of us as this was our first time and we wanted to try again, perhaps when the kitchen was not as overwhelmed. And we were leaving hungry. The manager apologized but it was clear his intent was not there and indicated that he did offer us menus to re-order and we did "consume the apps." Why would we re-order from a kitchen that clearly is struggling? Perhaps I'm a jerk for feeling like this, but if the manager really cared about us and our experience and wanted us to return, he should have offered to take care of the bill for the apps. Needless to say, we will not be returning. Overpriced, subpar food, and poor management. read more

We give Calusso, Fort Lauderdale 5 stars on every aspect! My husband and I went there for a date night and experienced a Superb and warm welcoming from the moment we entered such gorgeous restaurant. The ambience was extraordinary both inside and the outdoor area. The appetizers, main course/dessert were succulent and delicately plated, the drinks were delicious too. We want to thank our waiters, Luis and Daniel whose service to us was very attentive. We plan to go back with our daughter and friends. Congratulations to Calusse. read more

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Everything was delicious!! So good and unique tasting!! But the portions .... are not worth the price. I understand appetizers being small but the pasta dish, which is an entree, was smaller than my hand and had a total of 3 bites in it. Great place for the vibes but wouldn't recommend for a filling meal read more

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So pretentious and a travesty of actual fine dining! When you put your establishment out there as an upscale fine dining experience, you have to be a lot more than limited menu offerings decoratively arranged on a small plate! The three Japanese scallops were bland and the Iberico loin of pork was dry and no better than what you might find in the average neighborhood Chinese restaurant. The accompanying sauce was overly acidic like BBQ sauce straight from a bottle at your local rib joint. It drifted over into the accompanying eggplant puree and obliterated any subtly that it may have had. The broccolini was bland and even with the accompanying seasoning, tasted merely blanched. The staff person while friendly and energetic, was also inexperienced as she recited by rote, the menu offerings. Calusso needs to do much, much better. read more