Cala Scottsdale

4.4

981 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
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Good for special occasions

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

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!
Neighborhood Nights With Cala
Multiple dates available
Cala is the perfect spot for a midweek break, offering a delightful three-course meal at an unbeatable price of $45, discounted wine, and free kids' meals. Located conveniently in your neighborhood, Cala provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families and local residents. Summer Menu Three-Course Meal - $45 Appetizer - Choose One Flaming Saganaki Scallops Beets and Burrata Giant Meatball Mediterranean Romaine Hearts Entree - Choose One Creste Di Gallo Boscaiola Pasta Lumache Alla Pasta Moroccan Chicken Lamb Shank Harissa Glazed Salmon Dessert Chef's Homemade Dessert
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

Offers

Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 4 PM – 6 PM
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM,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 981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cala Scottsdale is known for its "great atmosphere" and "fun, energetic vibe," making it a top spot for lively gatherings. The food receives mixed reviews, with standout dishes like the "flamed cheese starter" and "glazed salmon." Service varies, but the "beautiful restaurant" and "excellent service" often impress.

981 Reviews

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Sandra
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant is beautiful. Hostess was very friendly. Server greeted us right away but after she took our drink order she was MIA. Appetizers came out before we got our drinks. I noticed that the bottle of wine that we had ordered was sitting at the bar waiting to be delivered to our table for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the manager was standing right next to said bottle of wine and chatting away with some ladies at the bar but never thought to deliver it to us, and the bartender never asked him to run the bottle over to us, because he was too busy visiting with the ladies also. Seemed like they could’ve been off the clock employees? One of the girls was vaping inside the restaurant. For the price point, I was disappointed with the service given that the restaurant was pretty dead on a Sunday night. Food was excellent! Definitely more of a club pre funk vibe.
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Sharmi
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, great music but food was so-so My hummus was bland and the pita was hard, dry around the edges and plopped on top of the hummus - so it was all goopy. The shrimp cocktail was spiced - it was tough and overcooked.
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Albulena
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant! The food was delicious and service was on point
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago
Dear Albulena, thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the delicious food and attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience soon. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service.a big thank you to everyone for making our Thanksgiving dinner fantastic!
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service, and it’s an honor to have made your Thanksgiving dinner fantastic. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Andre
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Cala for Thanksgiving. We ordered a mix of dishes from both their main menu and their Thanksgiving special. All the food was good. The services was fantastic, our server (Kayla, I think) was incredible as was the rest of the staff. I would have given all 5 stars but I think the food, while it was very good, wasn’t great.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 2 days ago
Dear Andre, thank you for spending your Thanksgiving with us and for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the service—Kayla and the team will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We appreciate your input on the food and will use it to continue refining our offerings. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Jeff
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. They recommended their special flaming cheese appetizer and it was delicious. The salmon and lamb shank were also delicious. The service was not up to our expectations as there were a lot of staff standing around and our server was too quick to disappear and the appearances in between were spotty. Our expectation would be the staff standing around would be working as a team and this was not the case, not for the price level of this place, we expected better in terms of the service. Compliments to the kitchen, but suggest you get the front of house up to the same level.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 6 days ago
Dear Jeff, thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, especially the flaming cheese, salmon, and lamb shank. We’re sorry the service didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate your input on how we can improve. We’ll share your compliments with the kitchen and work on bringing the front-of-house experience to the same high standard. If you’d like to share more, please reach out through our website or by phone. We’d love the chance to welcome you back. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Maria
Phoenix
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This is the first time I have been to this place . The place is really busy and seems fun for a young crowd. Had the flaming cheese plate which is a tad salty. The Cala salad is not really cohesive and bitter. I ordered the swordfish for some reason flavors are not cohesive. If they can restructure their menu maybe hire someone who can help them this place has promise to last a long time.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded on November 24, 2024
Dear Maria, thank you for your honest feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t fully meet your expectations and appreciate your thoughtful suggestions. We’ll take a closer look at the menu to ensure a better balance of flavors. If you’d like to share more about your visit, please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone. We’d value the opportunity to improve and hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Judy
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed my food and appetizers. Was surprised to find out there is no bread on the menu especially with all the Mediterranean food on the menu. Noise level was so crazy loud would suggest you sit outside.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded on November 24, 2024
Dear Judy, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and appetizers, but we’re sorry the noise level impacted your experience. We appreciate your suggestion and will consider it as we strive to improve. If you’d like to share more about your visit, please reach out to our manager through our website or by phone. We’d love the opportunity to make your next visit even better. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Karolee
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Moroccan chicken was delicious!! The pasta bolognese was incredible and the service was great once we got seated.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded 1 day ago
Dear Karolee, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Moroccan chicken, pasta bolognese, and the great service once you were seated. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience. Warm regards, The Cala Scottsdale Team
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Juan Pablo
San Diego
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Well, i booked this place 10 days in advance and when we got there we had to wait for 30 mins to be seated, only to get the worst table at the place. They don’t have a good patio set up. The corner tables almost seem like you’re dining at the neighbors patio, just awful arrangement. My friends and I left right away.
Cala ScottsdaleResponded on November 22, 2024
Dear Juan Pablo, we’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Waiting for a table and feeling dissatisfied with the seating arrangement is not the experience we aim to provide. Your feedback about the patio setup is invaluable, and we’ll use it to improve. Please feel free to reach out to our manager through our website or by phone so we can address your concerns directly. We’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. 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 4.4 stars by 981 OpenTable diners.