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Family owned Italian restaurant overlooking Geneva Lake. Fantastic menu including seafood, steaks, pasta, nightly specials, and craft cocktails. Outdoor seating weather permitting. Minutes from downtown Lake Geneva. Reservations recommended. Private rooms available.
Fine-dining spot featuring Italian steakhouse fare, wine & martinis plus a patio with lake views.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 10 E Geneva St, Williams Bay, WI 53191
Phone: (262) 245-9665
Website: http://cafecalamari.com/
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Reviews
Mark Renfro
We dined in with a reservation on a busy Friday night. The atmosphere is cozy and family friendly with views of Geneva Lake both inside and outside seating.
Our server did a fine job. We began with drinks from the full service bar and enjoyed the Caprese salad for an appetizer. They provide warm bread with olive oil and fresh shaved Parmesan cheese.
There are many options for appetizers, soups, salads, traditional Italian dishes and desserts.
We enjoy the baked Haddock with polenta and fresh asparagus. Excellent.
We will definitely visit again.
… moreOur server did a fine job. We began with drinks from the full service bar and enjoyed the Caprese salad for an appetizer. They provide warm bread with olive oil and fresh shaved Parmesan cheese.
There are many options for appetizers, soups, salads, traditional Italian dishes and desserts.
We enjoy the baked Haddock with polenta and fresh asparagus. Excellent.
We will definitely visit again.
Spencer N
Waste of money. Heard about this place through family, and decided to take my girlfriend here for Valentine’s Day. Worst meal experience of my life. It’s almost criminal how overpriced the food was, for the slop I received on my plate.
Started with “baked Brie”. Cold, uncooked, and sour.
Seafood diavolo sauce looked like Mac and cheese with the dry powder sprinkled on top. Shrimp, mussels, and calamari were overcooked and gross. Pasta was watery and cold.
Girlfriend got salmon, which was only nominally better. Felt like a blessing for something to only be bland.
Service was pretty good, slow, and it took us a while to be served at all, but fine otherwise.
All in all, we had a terrible food experience that cost us over $100. The reviews are highly confusing, I can’t believe so many people think this food is anywhere high quality.
… moreStarted with “baked Brie”. Cold, uncooked, and sour.
Seafood diavolo sauce looked like Mac and cheese with the dry powder sprinkled on top. Shrimp, mussels, and calamari were overcooked and gross. Pasta was watery and cold.
Girlfriend got salmon, which was only nominally better. Felt like a blessing for something to only be bland.
Service was pretty good, slow, and it took us a while to be served at all, but fine otherwise.
All in all, we had a terrible food experience that cost us over $100. The reviews are highly confusing, I can’t believe so many people think this food is anywhere high quality.
Solenn T
ABSOLUTE WASTE OF MONEY!!! Do not trust the good reviews, I suspect that the quality has recently downgraded. The food is so bland and incredibly overpriced.
The seafood diavolo makes your local elementary school cafeteria food look good. First, the pasta was seriously overcooked and watery. Then the sauce was ground in tiny chunks and had a weird color, the whole thing looked awful. The calamari was rubbery, there were 2 shrimp in the plate and the mussels were severely overcooked.
The salmon lemon beurre blanc was bland and smelled fishy. There were 3 asparagus in there that also were bland and undercooked. If you don’t want to give me quality at least give me quantity, there was nothing on that plate! It was still better than the seafood diavolo though!
The only good thing there was the complimentary bread, olive oil and shaved parmesan.
We didn’t even get dessert cause we didn’t want to waste any more money!
Service was good.
And all this cost about 100 dollars! Please spend your money elsewhere.
… moreThe seafood diavolo makes your local elementary school cafeteria food look good. First, the pasta was seriously overcooked and watery. Then the sauce was ground in tiny chunks and had a weird color, the whole thing looked awful. The calamari was rubbery, there were 2 shrimp in the plate and the mussels were severely overcooked.
The salmon lemon beurre blanc was bland and smelled fishy. There were 3 asparagus in there that also were bland and undercooked. If you don’t want to give me quality at least give me quantity, there was nothing on that plate! It was still better than the seafood diavolo though!
The only good thing there was the complimentary bread, olive oil and shaved parmesan.
We didn’t even get dessert cause we didn’t want to waste any more money!
Service was good.
And all this cost about 100 dollars! Please spend your money elsewhere.
Anna
We go here every year for our anniversary and are never disappointed! Love everything I’ve ever ordered and so has my husband. We have been honored to have made this restaurant part of our history together. They gave us tiramisu to celebrate!
… morepatti k
My mom and I enjoyed our sautéed calamari appetizer, the pesto salmon salad and the flat iron pasta. Everything was doctors and our server wonderful!
… moreVirna Garcia
It’s the restaurant is located in there one of the best parts of town, right in front of the lake. The food is excellent. I hardly highly recommended chicken piccata in the house salad. This salad was so good we had to order two. The waiter and waitresses in the bus boys were very nice.
The service was a little disorganized. We really didn’t know who our waiter was. Everything took longer to get to the table. If the service gets fixed is definitely a five star restaurant.
… moreThe service was a little disorganized. We really didn’t know who our waiter was. Everything took longer to get to the table. If the service gets fixed is definitely a five star restaurant.
Melonie P
A very busy restaurant, strongly recommend making a reservation. They have a wonderful outdoor seating area. Great service. We ordered the pasta bolognese, it was good, but short on sauce. The cheese strudel was delish. We ordered Tito lemon drop martinis, they were short filled, good, but for $13.50 each to fill the glass half way was ridiculous. I would return, but won’t order martinis again.
… moreWHITE KNIGHT
Café Calamari is a culinary gem that consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience. From the moment you step through the door, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal. With each visit, I’ve been consistently impressed by the outstanding quality and flavor of every dish I’ve tried.
One of my absolute favorites is the chicken Vesuvio, a classic Italian dish done to perfection at Café Calamari. The tender chicken, seasoned to perfection and served alongside perfectly roasted potatoes and vibrant green peas, is a true delight for the taste buds. Every bite is a symphony of flavors that transport you straight to the heart of Italy.
But it’s not just the chicken Vesuvio that shines at Café Calamari; every dish on the menu is a testament to the skill and dedication of the chefs. Whether you’re craving pasta, seafood, or a hearty steak, you can rest assured that each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Beyond the delicious food, the service at Café Calamari is always top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and eager to ensure that every guest has a fantastic dining experience. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, you’re made to feel welcome and valued from the moment you walk in.
Overall, Café Calamari is more than just a restaurant—it’s a destination for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of Italy right here in [insert location]. With its consistently excellent food, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service, it’s no wonder that Café Calamari has become my go-to spot for a memorable dining experience time and time again. If you’re looking for good quality and authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than Café Calamari.
… moreOne of my absolute favorites is the chicken Vesuvio, a classic Italian dish done to perfection at Café Calamari. The tender chicken, seasoned to perfection and served alongside perfectly roasted potatoes and vibrant green peas, is a true delight for the taste buds. Every bite is a symphony of flavors that transport you straight to the heart of Italy.
But it’s not just the chicken Vesuvio that shines at Café Calamari; every dish on the menu is a testament to the skill and dedication of the chefs. Whether you’re craving pasta, seafood, or a hearty steak, you can rest assured that each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Beyond the delicious food, the service at Café Calamari is always top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and eager to ensure that every guest has a fantastic dining experience. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, you’re made to feel welcome and valued from the moment you walk in.
Overall, Café Calamari is more than just a restaurant—it’s a destination for food lovers seeking an authentic taste of Italy right here in [insert location]. With its consistently excellent food, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service, it’s no wonder that Café Calamari has become my go-to spot for a memorable dining experience time and time again. If you’re looking for good quality and authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than Café Calamari.
Ed Jurczak
After a day of boating, we stopped by, found a cozy spot inside, and ordered some appetizers, a salad, and dinner. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive to our needs. Thank you very much for the great experience!
… moresherry coltman
Your manager was extremely rude to us after we paid our bill. We were not happy on the charge of 3+%tax for using a credit card! Than charging tax on this service charge… stab the customer! We frequent MANY restaurants in the Lk Geneva area and have never had a charge for using a credit card.
You have a great business that has flourished for many years. Monday night was populated with clients.
After your manager’s rude comments to us telling us we cheated his server out of a tip which is not true. We left very unhappy with. How we were treated. He is a detriment to your thriving business. We forgot our bag of left overs, turned around & went back to our table… bag gone! Found our server, Michael, another nice female waitress came up and pulled out our bag from the garbage underneath the coffee/ used dishes area. Thanked her, turned around to find the once again RUDE manager who repeated in a nasty tone that I cheated his server. Ugly and embarrassing. He does not know how to treat a disgruntled customer who was expressing his concern over a service charge. Never EVER want to see his face again. Please address this before this jerk removes this complaint! NOT HAPPY !!!!!
… moreYou have a great business that has flourished for many years. Monday night was populated with clients.
After your manager’s rude comments to us telling us we cheated his server out of a tip which is not true. We left very unhappy with. How we were treated. He is a detriment to your thriving business. We forgot our bag of left overs, turned around & went back to our table… bag gone! Found our server, Michael, another nice female waitress came up and pulled out our bag from the garbage underneath the coffee/ used dishes area. Thanked her, turned around to find the once again RUDE manager who repeated in a nasty tone that I cheated his server. Ugly and embarrassing. He does not know how to treat a disgruntled customer who was expressing his concern over a service charge. Never EVER want to see his face again. Please address this before this jerk removes this complaint! NOT HAPPY !!!!!