Cala Scottsdale

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The restaurant looks fancy, but the food is mediocre at best. The menu is limited, prices are outrageously high, and service is painfully slow. Definitely not worth the money—a total rip-off!
   

   Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Guest, We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent food, service, and value, and it’s disappointing to know we missed the mark. We’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more and make things right—please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
   

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   Christine

   Unspecified1 review

   1.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Would NOT recommend. From service, to pricing to quality this place is terrible. Came for brunch and ended up leaving after having only one $23 svedka Bloody Mary. Wouldn’t take my worst enemy here. Soooo many better brunch places in old town Scottsdale.
   

   Cala ScottsdaleResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Christine, We’re sorry to hear that your experience was disappointing, and we appreciate your feedback. This is not the impression we want to leave, and we’d love the chance to learn more. Please reach out to our manager, Francesco, through our website or give us a call—we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. The Cala Scottsdale Team
   

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   PATTY VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The energy was evident from the moment we walked in the door! Although the hostess on duty was less than exuberant, the rest of the staff especially our server, Jordan, were so friendly and accommodating and more than made up for it! This was our first time at CALA and we came to their Saturday Brunch to celebrate our friend's birthday! The ambience was so fun and lively and the decor is so beautiful and inviting - we all really loved it! Add in the fun factor, the great service and super delicious and innovative food options, and you've got a party! Thank you for a truly wonderful afternoon of celebrating and great food and drinks! Highly recommend!
   

   Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Patty, Thank you for celebrating with us! We're thrilled you felt the energy from the moment you walked in and that Jordan and the rest of the team made your experience so enjoyable. We appreciate your kind words about the ambiance, food, and service. Your feedback means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another lively brunch! Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
   

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   Emily

   Denver1 review

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The food was great & our server was nice, but the management completely ruined the experience. I went with 4 friends to dinner and literally 2-3 minutes after paying our bill, the manager came over to tell us there was another reservation for that table. We told him we would finish our drinks and head out. Then, another man came over and told us the same thing. The first man, Nate then comes over for a second time.. mind you this was all in a span of like 15 minutes. This time, Nate was incredibly rude. He told us to leave and when one of the girls asked his name he put his hand across the table to “shake hands” in a completely condescending manner. I understand that there are reservation time limits, but 3 of my friends still had half full drinks.. you should allow reasonable time to finish them. It’s not like anyone wants to chug a martini. Typically, a manager is supposed to make sure that the restaurant guest are having a good experience, but this guy took our positive experience and ruined it.
   

   Cala ScottsdaleResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Emily, Thank you for sharing your experience. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food and service, we’re truly sorry that your evening ended on a frustrating note. We always aim for a smooth and hospitable experience, and we regret that you felt rushed. We’d love the chance to discuss this further—please reach out to our manager through our website or give us a call. The Cala Scottsdale Team
   

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   Francina VIP

   Chicago14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   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 on March 14, 2025

   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 on March 13, 2025

   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 on March 14, 2025

   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 on March 13, 2025

   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 on March 14, 2025

   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 on March 12, 2025

   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 on March 12, 2025

   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 on March 11, 2025

   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 on March 11, 2025

   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 on March 11, 2025

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

    Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere! Highly recommend.
    

    Cala ScottsdaleResponded on March 11, 2025

    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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