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Calandra's Mediterranean Grill, Fairfield, NJ

Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

4.6
4.6
609 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Fairfield
  • 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 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calandra's Mediterranean Grill offers a "great selection of different meals" with a warm, Tuscan-inspired atmosphere. Guests praise the "excellent food quality and service," noting standout dishes like seafood platters and handcrafted bread. While some find it "a bit pricey," most agree it's a "delicious value" and "worth every moment."

609 Reviews
  1. Eileen VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It’s in a hotel lobby. No separation from people checking in. That says it all

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  2. michael VIP

    New Jersey17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    entries cameout to fast couldnt finish apps before they were served

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  3. Amy

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Fresh bread, great pastas and loved the wood fired pizza/flatbread with figs!

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  4. Alan

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent spot to enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner with someone very special.

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  5. Stephanie VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! Pleasant wait staff and many choices.

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  6. lori VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What A great experience excellent foot and service

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  7. Chris

    New Jersey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I just had an amazing experience at Mediterranean Grill. It was our 5th Christmas dining there and we are continually impressed by the quality of everything. Thank you for helping make this a magical Christmas.

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  8. Barbara

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was beautifully prepared and delicious. Service was great. We all enjoyed our meals.

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  9. Joe

    New Jersey21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hotel is beautiful, the staff is very friendly, the food is great. We love to come for lunch. Great place.

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  10. Stella VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and food are always spectacular - would not visit this area and miss the opportunity to dine here

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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 4.6 stars by 609 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 p.m.
Booked 4 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Fairfield
  • 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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