Cala Scottsdale

4.3

1118 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
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Great for creative cocktails

Named after a tiny beach cove street, Cala Road in Mallorca, with the most impressive views of the Mediterranean Sea, Cala is the dynamic vision of Clive Collective.

Highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients inspired by local organic farmers and in partnership with renowned Scottsdale Visionary, Chef Beau MacMillan delivers on coastal flavors with a desert flare for an elevated dining experience that transports you straight to the Mediterranean.

Completed with wines curated from exceptional vineyards, paired with Spanish and Italian influences, Cala is truly the only way to enjoy the best that Scottsdale has to offer.

The atmosphere is unmatched. In 2022 Cala was awarded "Best New Restaurant" by Phoenix New Times and the Gold Key Winner for 'Excellence in Hospitality Design.' In 2023, awarded "Top Best Restaurants" by Phoenix New Times.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 7:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(602) 241-2742
Website
http://www.calascottsdale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Peter McQuaid
Catering
Please email info@calascottsdale.com for inquiries and catering information.
Private party facilities
Large parties, partial and full buyout options available. Please email info@calascottsdale.com for more information.

Location
7501 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3510
Neighborhood
Central Scottsdale
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Luxe Brunch by CALA
Multiple dates available
A brunch experience like no other—Cala Scottsdale is redefining luxury Saturdays with entertainment, signature dishes, and Instagram-worthy moments. Here’s how we’ll make Luxe Brunch the must-attend event every Saturday. Key Features: Roaming Saxophone Player from 1 PM - 3 PM to add a live music vibe. Sparklers & Napkin Twirl: Every Saturday, at 12 PM & 1:30 PM, sparklers light up and guests join in a celebratory napkin twirl to our signature anthem for that authentic overseas vacation feel. Scottsdale's Biggest Espresso Martini: Our show-stopping giant espresso martini is the ultimate feature as it is larger than life. Live DJ: Setting the vibe from 11 AM - 2 PM with music that turns the brunch into a party
Margarita Mondays | Your Monday Just Got Better!
Multiple dates available
Monday just became your new favorite day of the week. Here at Cala we're offering $1 Margherita Pizza with purchase of our Tour de Margarita' flight featuring 4 specialty flavored margaritas. Every Monday from 4 PM - Close! We'll see you shortly!

Offers

Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 4 PM – 6 PM
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ALL ITEMS UNDER $10 - Shareables, Hand Stretched Pizza, Cala Burger Cocktails, Beer, and Wine 4 PM - 6 PM | WEEKDAYS

Popular dishes

Flaming Saganaki$21.00
fried kasseri cheese, kalamata olive, lemon, housemade focaccia, greek brandy
Peruvian Scallop Crudo$26.00
banana mango aguachile, smoked peanut salsa macha, passionfruit pearls
Muhammara$13.00
Spicy roasted red pepper dip, walnuts, garlic, lemon
Ahi Tuna Tartare$26.00
Chilled summer melon, mint, aji amarillo, pickled jalapeno, garlic crunch, levain crostinis
Mediterranean Chopped (vg)$17.00
fregola, butter olives, heirloom radish, wild rocket, pistachio, pecorino romano, toasted gremolata, golden balsamic vinaigrette
Fennel & Citrus Salad (vg)$17.00
little gem lettuce, treviso, aged parmesan, toasted walnut, honey tarragon vinaigrette
Artisan Salumi & Cheese Board$24.00
chef’s selection of sliced cured meats and artisan cheeses, seasonal accouterments, walnut crostini
Feta Tzatziki (vg)$16.00
cala crudite vegetables, toasted pita crisps, sesame seed, dill
Hummus (v)$14.00
marinated chickpeas, za'atar, pita bread
Roasted Cauliflower (vg)$4.00
mediterranean spice, red pepper romesco, lemon aioli, feta, toasted almonds
Whipped Ricotta (vg)$15.00
garlic and black pepper focaccia, basil pesto
The Giant Sicilian Meatball$26.00
wagyu beef, smoked bacon marinara, truffled ricotta, grilled garlic toast

HAND STRETCHED PIZZA

Margherita (vg)$21.00
whole milk mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, basil, evoo
Funghi (vg)$26.00
black truffle & wild mushrooms, mozzarella, feta, parmesan reggiano, carmelized shallot, chives
Insalada (vg)$26.00
heirloom tomato bruschetta, wild arugula, balsamic honey, parmigiano
The Calabrese$26.00
spicy salami, whole milk mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, pecorino romano

HOUSEMADE PASTA

Spaghetti Ai Gamberi$32.00
gulf shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, capers, evoo, lemon, fresh basil
Wagyu Bolognese$34.00
local TERRA Heritage wagyu beef, pork, veal, red wine, thyme tomato–can be made vegan with red lentil bolognese $23
Lumache a la Vodka$26.00
crispy pancetta, heirloom tomato, vodka sauce
Pacchetti $26.00
italian sausage, english sweet peas, green asparagus, oregano, parmesan reggiano

ENTREES

Linz Reserve 18 oz Ribeye Chop (gf)$65.00
gorgonzola fonduta, roasted cipollini onion, balsamic basil agrodolce
Pacific Swordfish$42.00
braised gigante beans, smoked paprika chorizo broth, shaved fennel & orange salad
Moroccan Chicken$38.00
green olive & preserved lemon jus, roasted fingerling potatoes and heirloom squash, chickpeas, sesame seed dukkah, apricot
Harrissa Glazed Salmon$34.00
sweet corn puree, roasted baby potatoes, bloomsdale spinach, caramelized onion
Pork Milanese$36.00
arugula basil salad, heirloom tomato shaved pecorino, citrus caper butter
Tamarind Braised Lamb Shank$44.00
harissa honey glazed carrots crispy garlic, feta dill yogurt, cilantro

DESSERT

Lemon Butter Cake$16.00
citrus custard, pine nut crumble, lavender sorbet
Dark Chocolate Semifred$16.00
espresso cremeux, frangelico chocolate sauce, cocoa sable, salted toffee gelato
Strawberry Pavlova$16.00
pound cake croutons, variations of strawberry, mint, whipped cream
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake$16.00
salted pretzel crust, chantilly cream, brown sugar tuile, fresh raspberries

What 1,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cala Scottsdale offers "great food" with standout dishes like hummus and mezze platters. The ambiance is vibrant and lively, perfect for a "fun atmosphere" with music and a young crowd. However, it can be "very loud," making conversation challenging. Service varies, but standout servers like Juan receive praise.

1,118 Reviews

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Francina VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Wish we had gotten seated in a place that wasn’t by the speakers but overall it was a great experience
Cala ScottsdaleResponded today
Dear Francina, We’re so glad you had a great experience with us! We appreciate your feedback about the seating, and we’ll keep that in mind for future visits—just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Manjula
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food, we ordered 3-4 dishes and shared with 4 people. Service was excellent.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded today
Dear Manjula, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and service while sharing a great meal with friends. We appreciate you dining with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon! The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Angie
Chicago10 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ambiance was nice and we were close to the open air area. Service was poor throughout the evening. We ordered salads and entrees came right after getting the salads. Entrees were initially lukewarm, but definitely cold by the time we ate them. I feel the restaurant could easily improve in the areas mentioned and it would be a much better experience.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded today
Dear Angie, Thank you for sharing your experience. While we’re glad you enjoyed the ambiance, we’re sorry to hear the service and timing of your meal fell short. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we’d love the chance to make things right. Please reach out to our manager through our website or give us a call—we’d appreciate the opportunity to improve your next visit. The Cala Scottsdale Team
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ReneeN VIP
Phoenix7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We all enjoyed our drinks and meals. Only complaint was the noise level and the amount of food in my pasta dish which was a quite sparse for the price.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 2 days ago
Dear Renee, We’re so glad you enjoyed your drinks and meals! We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and portion size—we’ll keep that in mind as we continue to improve. We want every experience at Cala to be exceptional, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal! The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Vanessa VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Decor was nice, music was very high volume. I was surprised they do not offer a corkage fee-I like bringing my own wine. Service was a bit slow, but the food was good. Lamb shank very good and the fungi pizza
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago
Dear Vanessa, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the decor and food, especially the lamb shank and fungi pizza! We appreciate your thoughts on the music volume and service, and we’ll share them with our team. While we currently don’t offer a corkage fee, we understand the preference and will keep it in mind. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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RosieS
Cincinnati4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere! Highly recommend.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago
Dear Rosie, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience soon! Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Angela
Seattle5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was suggested by my friends daughter and was not expecting this amazing meal! Not only was it delish, the portions are huge and enough for lunch the next day. Try the tzatziki app, meatball, and the pork cutlet was to die for!
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago
Dear Angela, thank you for giving us a try! We're thrilled to hear you loved your meal and that the portions were just right for next-day enjoyment. The tzatziki, meatball, and pork cutlet are definitely favorites! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious experience. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco6 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
service was good. so overpriced to the point i actually pointed it out and i never do. actually offensive. do better
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 4 days ago
Dear Guest, we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear the service was good. We’re sorry to hear that the pricing didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to provide a great experience that reflects the quality of our ingredients and atmosphere, but we understand your concerns. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone. We’d love the opportunity to improve. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Matt
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative and flavorful menu. Always something exciting. Great cocktails. Callie was attentive, kind, and engaging in our interactions throughout the evening. Where to find a winning combination of quality food, drinks, and service in a great environment.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 5 days ago
Dear Matt, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our creative menu, great cocktails, and the attentive service from Callie. It means a lot to us that you had such a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another exciting meal soon! Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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AmyC
San Francisco13 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This place is great is you want young and lively. Not good if you want fast service and the ability to hear conversation. Food was mixed in quality.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 5 days ago
Dear Amy, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the lively atmosphere but regret that the service and noise level didn’t meet your expectations. We also appreciate your thoughts on the food and will share them with our team. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone. We’d love the opportunity to improve for your next visit. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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FAQs

Cala Scottsdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 241-2742.

Cala Scottsdale is rated 4.3 stars by 1118 OpenTable diners.