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Cafe Calamari, Williams Bay, WI

Cafe Calamari

4.7
4.7
1084 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
8 East Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 or flash-fried Calamari. 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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 1,084 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Calamari offers a memorable dining experience with "wonderful ambience," "attentive service," and "phenomenal food." Diners rave about their "tender steaks," "outstanding" dishes, and "delicious" martinis. While occasionally crowded, it remains a "gem in Williams Bay" with "beautiful views" and an "amazing atmosphere," perfect for special occasions.
1,084 Reviews
  1. gary

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal Attentive service We will return Short drive from Lake Geneva

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good good, great service, perfect for our birthday celebration. ! Will go back sooner than later😊

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  3. Susan VIP

    Austin46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Tanya, our waitress, was very attentive and thoughtful. We had a great corner table facing the water and while the restaurant was very full, it wasn’t so loud that we couldn’t hear each other. Definitely a must-go food experience when you’re in Williams Bay!

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  4. Heather

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices have gotten a bit high but we enjoy the place. We will continue to go there perhaps less often.

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  5. Jessica

    Chicago12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was condescending and was only worried about upselling then actually serving. Food was mediocre. Asked for garlic to be added to my dish, was unable to detect if it actually had been. Just all very underwhelming.

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  6. Debra VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was delicious. Wish they had a marinara sauce .

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  7. Robert

    Chicago18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us enjoyed dinner at Cafe Calamari on March 22nd. We had good service and all enjoyed their entrees. For part of the meal it was noisy in the area we sat in due to a nearby table . Luckily they finished dinner and left as we started eating our entrees. I wish there was a way for unusually loud tables to be reminded to keep the noise down. Overall we enjoyed our evening at this restaurant.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time that we have been here and both times were amazing. Tender steaks, perfectly cut, calamari and a delicious cherry gelato to top it off. Definitely recommend.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience. Drinks, appetizers and everyone’s meals were outstanding. Excellent service! Highly recommend Cafe Calamari!

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  10. Richard VIP

    Miami11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly - been here before and loved it. This experience was bad. Made reservations specifically for a time when standard seating was available but when we arrived the hostess wanted to put us in the bar area. When we objected she was visibly irritated. I ordered the filet and asked for the scallop dinner as well. Actually pointing to the scallop dinner on the menu. My filet meat was unseasoned and simply covered with sauce. My scallops were not the dinner and simply two scallops barely cooked and also unseasoned. My wife chicken Luca was again bland and Luke warm and the daughters Chicken Picata also was lack luster. The oysters were good. Overall although I have had really good experiences in the past, this was a Saturday night when the A team should have been on the field and it was the third string at best. Based on this experience I would not recommend. Sorry.

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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 4.7 stars by 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Wisconsin
  4. Lake Geneva
  5. Williams Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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