Cafe Calamari

4.4

11 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Gluten-free-friendly
Good for groups

Cafe boasts amazing fresh seafood creations by Chef LEO, in addition to delectable arrays of meat and fresh pasta. And of course, as the name indicates, we receive accolades for our signature calamari.
Our cuisine is a combination of Mediterranean and Continental dishes with a flair. We have a passion for excellence. Not only when it comes to the food, but your whole dining experience here.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(925) 447-0576
Website
https://www.calamarilivermore.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2020 First St, Livermore, CA 94550
Neighborhood
Livermore
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Menu
Multiple dates available
Prix Fixe Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Calamari offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Known for its tender octopus and fabulous Bronzino, the restaurant serves a mix of Mediterranean dishes. Guests appreciate the "great Turkish coffee" and warm hospitality. The charming ambiance and consistent quality make it a must-visit spot.

11 Reviews

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Melissa
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
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 Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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 Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
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
San Francisco
42 reviews
3.0
42 reviews
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
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
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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Peg
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3 couples had a lovely evening. Octopus app and calamari apps were great, very tender. Bronzino was fabulous and my go to! Lamb kabobs were just ok, not as tender and juicy as expected. Mushroom raviolis and chicken kabobs were good. Service, as always was great and the local is welcoming and comfortable.
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Svetlana
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the place. The food was so great. If you ever want really tasty meats or a great Turkish coffee, definitely go there.
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barbara
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We thought the restaurant was more geared to seafood and there was a picture of oysters on the website which you did not offer My meatballs had a sweetness to them and did not taste like Italian meatballs I also did not like the sauce the bread came with My partner enjoyed his lamb chops and fresh vegetables The service was very good
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Peg
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. The octopus, pastas, and Bronzino were especially excellent!
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Warren
San Francisco
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food quality was good, freshly made and well presented. Service was friendly and attentive. Looking forward to going back.
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FAQs

Cafe Calamari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 447-0576.

Cafe Calamari is rated 4.4 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2020 First St, Livermore, CA 94550

Additional information

Neighborhood
Livermore
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.calamarilivermore.com/
Phone number
(925) 447-0576

Cafe Calamari

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Prix Fixe Menu

Menu

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Calamari offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Calamari restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Calamari currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information