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Calandra's Mediterranean Grill, Fairfield, NJ

Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

4.5
4.5
599 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions


We are a family friendly restaurant featuring an open kitchen with a wood burning stone pizza deck oven. Our Dining room is a attached to Outdoor Mediterranean style dining patio plus a fully stocked lobby bar with beautiful fireplace. We are famous for our pasta, seafood and fish dishes.
Enjoy !!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 575-6500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available for pick up only. No deliveries.
  • Private party facilities
    Main dining room up to 120 ppl; Private room #1 up to 60 ppl; Private room #2 up to 30 ppl; Bar, Lobby area up to 50 ppl
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfield, New Jersey
  • Cross street
    Clinton Road
  • Parking details
    Free parking around the hotel is available.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop close to hotel
  • Entertainment
    Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays- Piano player from 7:00 Pm to 10:00 PMSundays from 5:00 to 7:00- Magician Table Side Check the website for special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calandra's Mediterranean Grill offers a "delicious meal and excellent service" in a charming setting. With a varied menu and standout dishes like the linguine special, it's a "gem of a restaurant." Guests appreciate the accommodating staff and the option to dine in a lovely outdoor garden.

599 Reviews
  1. Denise

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the food was good. Will continue to go back.

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  2. Nicole

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The resturant was so cute inside! The food was delicious. My party shared the zucchini blossom appetizer, and I got the Fra Diavolo pasta with shrimp and chicken . It was fabulous, as was the fall margarita. I will be returning for sure!

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  3. Mark

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb and our server Joselyne was exceptional.

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  4. Eric

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Very poor service for the money paid Just terrible
    Calandra's Mediterranean GrillResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi Eric, We sincerely apologize for your recent dining experience at our establishment. We would love to find out more information and have an opportunity to make things right. Could you please reply to our private message with your contact information? Sincerely, Calandra's Customer Service

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  5. susan

    New York City

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to this restaurant many times. The food and service are mostly good. The prices are a little high so we often will use a discount coupon if we have one.

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  6. Teresa

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and plentiful. Service was excellent. It was a bit pricey but the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Ladies night drink specials were abundant and the music in the lobby added to a great vibe. Highly recommend.

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  7. Anthony

    New York City

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was spot on good. Always enjoy our meals here. Service was a bit slow and the restaurant was not very crowded. Seemed like they were not staffed correctly. Still a great choice

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  8. Jeff

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with good food and ambiance music on Friday too

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  9. Barbara A

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. We both had salads and they were super yummy. Our waitress was top notch!
    Calandra's Mediterranean GrillResponded on August 23, 2024
    Thank you for your review!

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  10. YCB1

    San Diego

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuesday night was rockin! Music, half price on wine and pizza. We had a fantastic experience and highly recommend the linguini and white clam sauce. We also took home some olive oil and wine. Will be back next Tuesday!

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FAQs

Calandra's Mediterranean Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Calandra's Mediterranean Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 575-6500.

Calandra's Mediterranean Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 599 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 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

118 U.S. Highway 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clinton Road
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfield, New Jersey
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking around the hotel is available.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop close to hotel
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays- Piano player from 7:00 Pm to 10:00 PMSundays from 5:00 to 7:00- Magician Table Side Check the website for special events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 575-6500
  • Catering
    Catering available for pick up only. No deliveries.
  • Private party facilities
    Main dining room up to 120 ppl; Private room #1 up to 60 ppl; Private room #2 up to 30 ppl; Bar, Lobby area up to 50 ppl
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