Cafe Calamari

Cafe Calamari reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   LawrenceT VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I recently had an unforgettable dining experience at Cafe Calamari in Livermore, CA. We arrived and discovered the restaurant had closed, fully expecting to be turned away. To our surprise, the owner graciously invited us in and immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable. He went above and beyond by preparing an amazingly delicious Mediterranean lunch for us. The flavors were incredible, and every dish was fresh and beautifully presented. The owner's attentiveness and loving passion for his craft truly made our meal special. We cannot recommend Cafe Calamari enough! It's a hidden gem that exemplifies outstanding hospitality and exceptional cuisine. We will definitely be back!~Lawrence Treat
   

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   Steve

   San Francisco3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   We made our reservation 4 days in advance of Valentines Day. At that time there was no mention of a special set menu on their website or Opentable. That was the reason I picked this restaurant. When we got there we were given a special menu for that night at $85 per person. That is way more than the regular menu. At that point all I could is go with it. The dinner they served was not worth $85.
   

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   Pam

   San Francisco8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We wanted to try a new restaurant, yet it was not distinct enough to inspire a return visit anytime soon. The food was average and overpriced.
   

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   Jessica

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food! We ordered the octopus, branding, and fettuccine and everything was outstanding. Service was very attentive. We've discussed going back to try the Turkish coffee and share a dessert. We were too full at the end of our meal to try anything else though we were very tempted.
   

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   Carol

   San Francisco25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The Calamari, Chicken Kebab and gelato were excellent.
   

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   Melissa

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Received a warm greeting upon arrival followed by some delicious house made rolls with dipping sauce. The owner is incredibly kind and accommodating. The food (salmon and pasta) was fresh and delicious. The ambience is very no frills but the food and service are wonderful. Will definitely be back to try more dishes.
   

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   Annamarie

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never disappoints! Dining experience always consistently good. Great food and owner very engaged
   

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   Catherine

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Anyone that can prepare a fabulous octopus really knows their way around a kitchen. We just did appetizers and drink and each one, the grilled octopus, duck spring rolls and saganaki were spaced nicely between courses and delicious. Next time we will tackle the entrees!
   

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   Farzin VIP

   San Francisco45 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 11, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service, charming restaurant. Have to say the food was not that exceptional!
   

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    Debra VIP

    San Francisco34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    We really enjoyed our starters, the grilled octopus and the fried calamari were tender and great. I had the branzino fish filet, cooked nicely. The pasta dish with shrimp/seafood could have been more savory. First visit, we enjoyed our meal
    

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