Restaurant Reality Check
Calamari Italian Seafood
Leonor Martinez celebrated the big 86 at Calamari's opening night. That's General Manager Salvatore Catania with Leonor.
Calamari Italian Seafood (3540 Main Highway) is now open and they have quite an interesting menu. The best part are the prices. But also, I have noticed that out of all the businesses that have taken residence in that location, the people at Calamari seem to be the most sincere, the most outgoing and friendly and the most professional.
Every time I have contacted them by phone, in person or via email, they have responded in a positive and happy manner. They respond to emails very quickly and even if you stop them in the middle of a busy lunch day, they are very accommodating and welcoming.
That being said, here is just a tiny sample of their large lunch menu, stop by and check out the whole menu in person.
Appetizers
Baked Clams Oreganato: $4.95 / Mussels: $6.95 / Grilled Calamari: $6.95
Soups/Salads
Pasta Fagioli: $4.75 / Lentil Bucatini: $4.75
House salad: $5.75 / Salmon salad: $11.95 / Caprese Salad: $6.95 / Chef Salad: $10.95
Entrees
Picante Pizza: $9.95 / Margherita Pizza: $9.50 / Spaghetti and Meatballs: $10.95
Linguine Calamari: $11.50 / Lobster Ravioli: $12.50 / Shrimp Scampi: $12.95
Talapia Frances: $11.50 / Grouper alla Moda: $11.50 / Salmon Fiorentina: $12.25
Roasted Italian Sausage and Peppers: $11.95 / Chicken Milanese: $12.50
Pork Chop Milanese: $13.50 / Sirloin Steak: $13.50 / Grilled Chicken Pannini: $7.50
For the dinner menu, believe it or not, many of the appetizers are lower in price, maybe they are smaller and the entrees are about the same and a few dollars more.
They have other things on the dinner menu like Lamb Shank: $16.95 / Grilled Tuna: $16.95 / Linguine Calamari: $11.50, most items are similar to lunch. They also have a slew of delicious desserts.
They also accept Code 33 and with that offer 15% off bottles of wine. They also offer free valet parking. For info, please call: 305-441-0219
Right: Roast Lamb, left: some of their special desserts.
Photos by Lilliana Dones
Calamari Italian Seafood
Leonor Martinez celebrated the big 86 at Calamari's opening night. That's General Manager Salvatore Catania with Leonor.
Calamari Italian Seafood (3540 Main Highway) is now open and they have quite an interesting menu. The best part are the prices. But also, I have noticed that out of all the businesses that have taken residence in that location, the people at Calamari seem to be the most sincere, the most outgoing and friendly and the most professional.
Every time I have contacted them by phone, in person or via email, they have responded in a positive and happy manner. They respond to emails very quickly and even if you stop them in the middle of a busy lunch day, they are very accommodating and welcoming.
That being said, here is just a tiny sample of their large lunch menu, stop by and check out the whole menu in person.
Appetizers
Baked Clams Oreganato: $4.95 / Mussels: $6.95 / Grilled Calamari: $6.95
Soups/Salads
Pasta Fagioli: $4.75 / Lentil Bucatini: $4.75
House salad: $5.75 / Salmon salad: $11.95 / Caprese Salad: $6.95 / Chef Salad: $10.95
Entrees
Picante Pizza: $9.95 / Margherita Pizza: $9.50 / Spaghetti and Meatballs: $10.95
Linguine Calamari: $11.50 / Lobster Ravioli: $12.50 / Shrimp Scampi: $12.95
Talapia Frances: $11.50 / Grouper alla Moda: $11.50 / Salmon Fiorentina: $12.25
Roasted Italian Sausage and Peppers: $11.95 / Chicken Milanese: $12.50
Pork Chop Milanese: $13.50 / Sirloin Steak: $13.50 / Grilled Chicken Pannini: $7.50
For the dinner menu, believe it or not, many of the appetizers are lower in price, maybe they are smaller and the entrees are about the same and a few dollars more.
They have other things on the dinner menu like Lamb Shank: $16.95 / Grilled Tuna: $16.95 / Linguine Calamari: $11.50, most items are similar to lunch. They also have a slew of delicious desserts.
They also accept Code 33 and with that offer 15% off bottles of wine. They also offer free valet parking. For info, please call: 305-441-0219
Right: Roast Lamb, left: some of their special desserts.
Photos by Lilliana Dones
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11 Comments:
Grape, thanks for the review. I will give them a try. I hope they are as friendly as you say....
this sounds good, I am forwarding this to my friends... We are going to check it out...
Grape, stop it, I'm trying to lose weight.
Wow, looks pretty reasonable. Might have to swing by tonight.
Good pictures, I'm salivating.
Make sure they dont bring in that pompass arrogant chef from Gaia (also owned by Calamari) at the Bentley Hilton hotel...
I'm so glad they opened this week, since starting Saturday I'm on a SERIOUS diet for the Ultimate Fitness Challenge! Grape, if you see me eating or drinking anything inconsistent with that in the next three months, I am asking that you bust me big time for it!
Thanks for the heads-up, Grape! Just had lunch there and was very pleased. The food was superb as was the service. The waiter even offered to call for our car, so we didn't have to wait out by the street. A wonderful addition to the Grove.
Friday. Just returned from a Wonderful Dinner. Marco (remember him?, he was the manager/owner at his own restaurant where Georges is now) was our server. Everything was so good. Remember NO code 33 on food. Only on full bottle of Wine. We learned the hard way about that. But still worth a visit or two. Prices were also low. Hope they stay there.
Best restaurant in the grove BY FAR! I have already dined there 4 times, each time was unbelievable. Staff was friendly, food was very good an menu was affordable. Really nice atmosphere outside. I will be a regular. Actually, i think i already am!
I just had my Bday party there! I and all my friends loved it! Outstanding in every way! Vanessa, Mario, and Guiseppe are wonderful! Go to Calamari Facebook to see photos of party!
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