I’ve been three times and every experience has been outstanding. It’s a very intimate space with such care taken with each detail. We often go out to eat and leave thinking we could have done as well or better if we made it at home. But that hasn’t happened here yet! The arctic char is my favorite, their charcuterie board is uniquely delicious - charred grapes and grape tomatoes, so so good, and be sure to try the cheesecake for dessert. It isn’t your typical heavy New York style, no, this is light and airy with a lemon curd and berry reduction. Oh and the mussels, how the chef imparts so much flavor is simply astounding. The chef is very accommodating and will adjust his dishes as much as he can to meet your desires. I prefer a bit less char and they accepted my request.Be sure you budget enough time as this is a lovely slow paced dining experience; plan for 2 hours. You won’t feel rushed and the quality and care is worth the wait.This is our favorite place in town.The staff is so personal and take so much pride in every aspect of your dining experience.Parking: The parking is located in a tiny lot behind the restaurant, and though it’s tight, we’ve never had trouble finding a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arctic Char with Carrot Soubise
Brenda Miller
An exquisite dining experience at this cozy gem in St Pete. We were gifted a dinner at Calida and were blown away in every aspect. Dayna was warm and welcoming as she guided us through the menu. We started with the Shatta Shrimp appetizer. WOW Argentine shrimp with Middle Eastern hot sauce. For entrees, we chose the signature Chow Noodles and Arctic Char. Chef Ian blended fresh ingredients and spices to truly make this one of our finest dining experiences. We ended the evening with two scrumptious desserts. Don't miss the cheesecake with its graham cracker crust and fluffy European style cheesecake. The strawberry dessert board was loaded with homemade cream, dark chocolates, and everything yummy.Thank you, Dayna and Ian. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Noodles with Chicken, Arctic Char with Carrot Soubise
Mariah Pate
Wonderful experience. Delicious food and fantastic service. A true gem in St. Pete! I booked my next reservation before leaving. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Johnson
We had an awesome experience here at Calida. Granted, we had to plan ahead since they are only open 3 days a week, but we were eager for our ressie date and it was well worth the wait. We have a food allergen (celiac), but that was not a problem. The staff was well aware of celiac and we were confident we were in good hands. Food, service and atmosphere was stellar. Dayna was extremely kind and we HIGHLY recommend...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Grossman
Outstanding, intimate spot that shouldn't be missed! Warm, very friendly with amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Henry
I rarely give restaurants 5* , but this is the exception ... the food , service , but what separates an establishment is the pace of the meal ..... I had the lamb, my wife had the flank steak. Drinks were superb, the charcuterie nice appetizer to start our dinner. But the must have would be the banana wonton for dessert please trust me a must . Thnx so much Dana for a wonderful 15th anniversary.....Jerry & Holly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Flank Steak
Annette Kaplan
Love Calida! The food is amazing and Dana is a delight:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kurt Hermann
Definitely a must go to place for dinner if you are in the area. Excellent food, great atmosphere. Staff is very friendly & knowledgeable. But you will need to make reservations. We have found our go to place literally within walking distance of our home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shez C.
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here on Valentines Day, and had a marvelous experience. The restaurant is very small, but cute and unique in it's in own way. It reminded us of dining in a small restaurant in a village in Spain. Dayna's compassion,service and hospitality were superb. The chefs delivery on our food selections were exquisite. We ordered the Pork Loin, Flank Steak, Scallops and ended with a family recipe, a delicious cheesecake. My wife and I frequently dine out in the St. Pete area, and would place this restaurant in the top tier category. We will definitely be back!
Elaine Roop
A small intimate but amazing restaurant. Service was so friendly and kind. Food was a delicious experience and the atmosphere was small but so special. Wine knowledge also definitely there!
Wonderful place. The hosts are very friendly and the chef is spectacular. The pork loin with roasted vegetables was a perfect pairing. Love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Davis
Literally exquisite! Sarah was exceptionally. Sarah was out of this world and the food will literally take you to another world! The wine was phenomenal! Thank you for an absolutely amazing experience! Dayna and Ian were so warm and welcoming! I suggest the ribs and the pork loin! The desserts were a perfect ending to a perfect meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Puckett
It took us way too long to get here, but Calida was everything it had been built up to be and more. The vibe is impeccable - exclusive but warm. The food is outstanding. The wine selection - incredible. The service, friendly and attentive.We sat at the bar and had a lovely conversation with the staff and the people sitting next to us - one couple had clearly been there several times already. The scallops were possibly the best thing I've tasted in the last year, and I was introduced to my new favorite wine.If you love good food and wine, run - don't walk - to Calida. Make a reservation first!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annette R.
Calida was amazing! The food is delicious, the ambiance romantic and cozy and Dayna makes everyone feel welcome. Dining at Calida was the best meal and culinary experience we've had in ages! We can't wait to go back.
Angie Bryan
Hands down the best! Not only is the food consistently exceptional, the small but mighty team of owners and staff are the absolute best. We love sitting at the bar and have made life long friends that way. We keep a few reservations on hand at all times. Incredible food, incredible humans.
I’ve been three times and every experience has been outstanding. It’s a very intimate space with such care taken with each detail. We often go out to eat and leave thinking we could have done as well or better if we made it at home. But that hasn’t happened here yet! The arctic char is my favorite, their charcuterie board is uniquely delicious - charred grapes and grape tomatoes, so so good, and be sure to try the cheesecake for dessert. It isn’t your typical heavy New York style, no, this is light and airy with a lemon curd and berry reduction. Oh and the mussels, how the chef imparts so much flavor is simply astounding. The chef is very accommodating and will adjust his dishes as much as he can to meet your desires. I prefer a bit less char and they accepted my request.Be sure you budget enough time as this is a lovely slow paced dining experience; plan for 2 hours. You won’t feel rushed and the quality and care is worth the wait.This is our favorite place in town.The staff is so personal and take so much pride in every aspect of your dining experience.Parking: The parking is located in a tiny lot behind the restaurant, and though it’s tight, we’ve never had trouble finding a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arctic Char with Carrot Soubise
An exquisite dining experience at this cozy gem in St Pete. We were gifted a dinner at Calida and were blown away in every aspect. Dayna was warm and welcoming as she guided us through the menu. We started with the Shatta Shrimp appetizer. WOW Argentine shrimp with Middle Eastern hot sauce. For entrees, we chose the signature Chow Noodles and Arctic Char. Chef Ian blended fresh ingredients and spices to truly make this one of our finest dining experiences. We ended the evening with two scrumptious desserts. Don't miss the cheesecake with its graham cracker crust and fluffy European style cheesecake. The strawberry dessert board was loaded with homemade cream, dark chocolates, and everything yummy.Thank you, Dayna and Ian. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Noodles with Chicken, Arctic Char with Carrot Soubise
Wonderful experience. Delicious food and fantastic service. A true gem in St. Pete! I booked my next reservation before leaving. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an awesome experience here at Calida. Granted, we had to plan ahead since they are only open 3 days a week, but we were eager for our ressie date and it was well worth the wait. We have a food allergen (celiac), but that was not a problem. The staff was well aware of celiac and we were confident we were in good hands. Food, service and atmosphere was stellar. Dayna was extremely kind and we HIGHLY recommend...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding, intimate spot that shouldn't be missed! Warm, very friendly with amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I rarely give restaurants 5* , but this is the exception ... the food , service , but what separates an establishment is the pace of the meal ..... I had the lamb, my wife had the flank steak. Drinks were superb, the charcuterie nice appetizer to start our dinner. But the must have would be the banana wonton for dessert please trust me a must . Thnx so much Dana for a wonderful 15th anniversary.....Jerry & Holly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Flank Steak
Love Calida! The food is amazing and Dana is a delight:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely a must go to place for dinner if you are in the area. Excellent food, great atmosphere. Staff is very friendly & knowledgeable. But you will need to make reservations. We have found our go to place literally within walking distance of our home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here on Valentines Day, and had a marvelous experience. The restaurant is very small, but cute and unique in it's in own way. It reminded us of dining in a small restaurant in a village in Spain. Dayna's compassion,service and hospitality were superb. The chefs delivery on our food selections were exquisite. We ordered the Pork Loin, Flank Steak, Scallops and ended with a family recipe, a delicious cheesecake. My wife and I frequently dine out in the St. Pete area, and would place this restaurant in the top tier category. We will definitely be back!
A small intimate but amazing restaurant. Service was so friendly and kind. Food was a delicious experience and the atmosphere was small but so special. Wine knowledge also definitely there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Wonderful place. The hosts are very friendly and the chef is spectacular. The pork loin with roasted vegetables was a perfect pairing. Love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Literally exquisite! Sarah was exceptionally. Sarah was out of this world and the food will literally take you to another world! The wine was phenomenal! Thank you for an absolutely amazing experience! Dayna and Ian were so warm and welcoming! I suggest the ribs and the pork loin! The desserts were a perfect ending to a perfect meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It took us way too long to get here, but Calida was everything it had been built up to be and more. The vibe is impeccable - exclusive but warm. The food is outstanding. The wine selection - incredible. The service, friendly and attentive.We sat at the bar and had a lovely conversation with the staff and the people sitting next to us - one couple had clearly been there several times already. The scallops were possibly the best thing I've tasted in the last year, and I was introduced to my new favorite wine.If you love good food and wine, run - don't walk - to Calida. Make a reservation first!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Calida was amazing! The food is delicious, the ambiance romantic and cozy and Dayna makes everyone feel welcome. Dining at Calida was the best meal and culinary experience we've had in ages! We can't wait to go back.
Hands down the best! Not only is the food consistently exceptional, the small but mighty team of owners and staff are the absolute best. We love sitting at the bar and have made life long friends that way. We keep a few reservations on hand at all times. Incredible food, incredible humans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Ribs, Branzino, Charcuterie, Chopped Salad, Chow Noodles with Chicken, Arctic Char with Carrot Soubise, Flank Steak, Noddles