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Cafe Calamari, Williams Bay, WI

Cafe Calamari

4.7
4.7
1079 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
8 East Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191

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2 people
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8:30 pm
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Café Calamari is a fine dining establishment serving upscale Italian fare in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Guests can enjoy a view of Geneva Lake in an elegant seating area where professional staff members offer an extensive menu of authentic Italian Cuisine.

At Café Calamari, you can start with an appetizer of Tuscan Ribs or flash-fried Calamari. Move on to a main course of Honey Pear Pork Chop, Sicilian Encrusted Filet, or grilled Chilean Sea Bass. Vegetarians can enjoy our Pasta Alesandria, Bruschetta Al Pomodoro and more at Café Calamari. Every day, the chef highlights a different special, so be sure to stop by often to see what new specials and drinks we have to offer!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Williams Bay
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,079 people are saying

Cafe Calamari reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Calamari, nestled in Williams Bay, offers a charming lakeside dining experience with consistently "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambience" and the "outstanding" calamari and steaks. Despite occasional noise and a few service hiccups, it's a "go-to" for special occasions, earning high recommendations.
1,079 Reviews
  1. Debra VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was delicious. Wish they had a marinara sauce .

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  2. Robert

    Chicago18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us enjoyed dinner at Cafe Calamari on March 22nd. We had good service and all enjoyed their entrees. For part of the meal it was noisy in the area we sat in due to a nearby table . Luckily they finished dinner and left as we started eating our entrees. I wish there was a way for unusually loud tables to be reminded to keep the noise down. Overall we enjoyed our evening at this restaurant.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time that we have been here and both times were amazing. Tender steaks, perfectly cut, calamari and a delicious cherry gelato to top it off. Definitely recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience. Drinks, appetizers and everyone’s meals were outstanding. Excellent service! Highly recommend Cafe Calamari!

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  5. Richard VIP

    Miami5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly - been here before and loved it. This experience was bad. Made reservations specifically for a time when standard seating was available but when we arrived the hostess wanted to put us in the bar area. When we objected she was visibly irritated. I ordered the filet and asked for the scallop dinner as well. Actually pointing to the scallop dinner on the menu. My filet meat was unseasoned and simply covered with sauce. My scallops were not the dinner and simply two scallops barely cooked and also unseasoned. My wife chicken Luca was again bland and Luke warm and the daughters Chicken Picata also was lack luster. The oysters were good. Overall although I have had really good experiences in the past, this was a Saturday night when the A team should have been on the field and it was the third string at best. Based on this experience I would not recommend. Sorry.

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  6. BradW

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service — bit of a loud crowd in bar area next to our table

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  7. Faith B

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining there for several years! It is truly a gem in Williams Bay! The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere is amazing! Our server Carmen was very nice and friendly and we truly enjoyed our visit. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it for a beautiful view and top notch food and service! See you in “The Bay”

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  8. BettyW

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A touch of Italy in Williams Bay, WI. Dinner whenever we have a ladies getaway to the Avani Spa at the Abbey. Great food in a comfortable, cozy restaurant. Only 8 minutes from Abbey. Our server, John was the best.

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  9. HelenW VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been to Cafe Calamari so many times I. The last ten years, always awesome but tonight we were given a bad table and had to ask for a server after waiting with only our water for over ten minutes, to me that’s bad service

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a lovely dining experience all the way around! Love this place, and the service was impeccable!

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FAQs

Cafe Calamari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (262) 245-9665.

Cafe Calamari is rated 4.7 stars by 1079 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 24 times today
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8 East Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191

Additional information

  • Area
    Williams Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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