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Cafe Calamari, Williams Bay, WI

Cafe Calamari

4.6
4.6
1061 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Café Calamari is a fine dining establishment serving upscale Italian fare in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Guests can enjoy a view of Geneva Lake in an elegant seating area where professional staff members offer an extensive menu of authentic Italian Cuisine.

At Café Calamari, you can start with an appetizer of Tuscan Ribs, flash-fried Calamari or Caprese Salad. Move on to a main course of Honey Pear Pork Chop, Sicilian Encrusted Filet, or grilled Chilean Sea Bass.Vegetarians can enjoy our Pasta Alesandria, Bruschetta Al Pomodoro and more at Café Calamari. Every day, the chef highlights a different special, so be sure to stop by often to see what new specials and drinks we have to offer!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (262) 245-9665
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Neighborhood
    Williams Bay
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Calamari delights with its "fantastic" service and "delicious" food, making it a beloved choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "outstanding" staff, "beautiful" lake views, and dishes like calamari and sea bass. While some mention inconsistencies, the overall experience remains "amazing," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

1,061 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful quaint cozy restaurant. We prefer the high top tables in the bar. The food is always outstanding. Chicken parm always a favorite! Our server was great too! Lovely evening on a winter night!

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  2. Alexis

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good time here and Tony is a wonderful! It would be 5 stars if the chef would allow some sides and substitutions. Especially for some that cannot help the fact they have food allergies or restrictions. More options please :) we really do love it here.

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  3. Marie

    VIP

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there on New Years Eve. The restaurant was full but we were seated promptly (with reservation). Our server was wonderful and very accommodating and the food was delicious and served at the perfect pace.

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  4. Mark

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Prices were very fair and the waitress was excellent. She made some recommendations that were exactly as described and super delicious!

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  5. Cheryl

    VIP

    Chicago

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great mixed grill, dessert, wine and service on NYE. Our favorite place to dine.

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  6. Mary

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very festive night with wonderful food and great service Although I rated it on the higher noise level it did not interfere with our table conversation or hearing back round music…but added to its festive atmosphere .

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  7. BriannaS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! I really enjoyed the oysters! Service was very attentive!

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  8. Elsa

    VIP

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been eating here for years and it’s been inconsistent. Summer/ busy season was better. Last visit was disappointing. Food was very very bland and a whole lotta too much cheese. Wait staff aimed to please.

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  9. Hege

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The server was rushing us and distracted. The SeaBass and vegetables were cold and undercooked. The chicken Alfredo was OK except for the chicken which was pure white and was a terrible presentation. The Bolognese was not true. Bolognese tasted like someone had taken a frozen dinner popped it in the microwave and served it. Once again, a terrible presentation. My brother wanted to order the lasagna and was told he had to sit in the bar to eat lasagna. We were with our 86 year-old mother who couldn’t get up the stairs otherwise we would’ve done so. So after spending over $300 we left with buyers remorse for sure. Won’t be back. Too many good restaurants around support.

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  10. Colette

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! We hadn’t visited in a while and were so pleased with the quality and service.

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FAQs

Cafe Calamari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (262) 245-9665.

Cafe Calamari is rated 4.6 stars by 1061 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Calamari

8 East Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Williams Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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