This place is insanely good!! I came here for dinner with my friend and was instantly impressed by the vibe. We didn't have to wait at all to be seated even though it looked pretty crowded. I love the decor in here and the way they decorated the tables. They give you bread to start, but it's not much so you'll probably need to ask for a few seconds like we did! I ordered the linguine vongole, which was a delicious dish with littleneck clams and a spinach/basil-based sauce. It also had pine nuts over the top. The flavor was amazing and I'd definitely order this again! My friend ordered the lobster spaghetti, which I was also considering. He loved it as well! The lobster was tough but I personally like it like that. What I really loved the most was the pizza we got to start. The waitress was understanding of my dietary restrictions (can't have cheese) and she made us a margherita pizza with half cheese half without, and was able to put mushrooms over all of it, which we both loved!! It was delicious and so flavorful. I would definitely recommend the pizza here to anyone! UPDATE: came here for brunch as well!! Cocktails are expensive but the food is pretty reasonable. I ordered the Americano breakfast with egg whites and it was delicious - portions look small but they are extremely filling! Their potatoes are great and super flavorful! My friend ordered the sausage tortellini which was also extremely filling, but looked fantastic!
Kylie Kenyon
Oh.my. God. The food , the service is excellent! We both had the lasagna and it was very very good . Presented in a different way to traditional lasagna . I would suggest this restaurant to all my friends and family if they’re ever up this way . Thanks to Tasia and Juan for the friendly table service .
Andrew Bloom
Came in for a quick pizza took almost 40 minutes to get our pie. They didn't bring us any bread while tables around us continue to get bread. The pizza was okay, however not worth the wait. Changed my 2 star to 1 after bringing my displeasure to the attention of the floor mgr. She said "lunch crowd". The place was not that busy. There were plenty of empty tables. Poor service is what happened. It was the server who failed epically.
Airin Martinez
The Italian food is closest to the Italian food I have eaten in Southern Italy. The shrimp chickpea pancake, oysters, octopus, brick-pressed chicken, and agrodolce Brussels sprouts are delicious. They have a gluten-free pasta and pizza option and have many more interesting gluten-free options. I always order a Negroni, which is always on point. The service, however, could be more consistent.
Ellen C.
Wait staff was amazing! Food was good but a bit over priced. The shrimp and chickpea pancake was absolutely amazing.
Lindsay K.
Brick oven chicken and the branzino are both delicious, so is the zeppoli appetizer. Wait staff was great and very friendly! Have visited several times and will continue to dine in again!
Craig Schacher
Absolutely delicious Caesar done with a flare. Lobster pasta off the special menu with Russian caviar delicious. Oysters and drinks outstanding. Great New Years dinner!
Ilio C.
Made a reservation for my birthday and showed up on time (5-10 min early). When I checked in my table wasn't ready so I sat at the bar and had a cocktail.. it took about 45 min before I was able to sit and dine - definitely not a good start... ok, well the decor is good, but ambience is pretty loud (I get it, it's in a casinò). I enjoyed the food, but here is my honest review: They are not serving the most authentic Italian cuisine for an Italian (this is reinforced by some items misspelled in the menu and throughout the restaurant - Google Translate anyone?), but for an average American or Italian-American this is very good food. Zeppole? Ehm, Google that and you'll discover they're basically Italian doughnuts with sprinkled sugar on top. My waitress was nice and she offered me a dessert at the end of the dinner. So in the end, this is a solid restaurant, although it could be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area if only they could hire an authentic Italian (I mean born and raised, not 4th generation Italian American) to correct the dishes' names, and the execution of some of them. Price is high, but if you want to stuff your belly you could cook at home, right?!
Lost Hollywood
Had dinner here and was impressed with the service - very attentive and nice. Location was good - comfortable and clean. Food was good, but felt it was just a tad pricey. Would go again. 4 stars.
Shenna Singh
Amazing service the best food in Massachusetts by far. If you want the best freshly made pasta please choose Cal Mare
My husband and I went on a whim and we really enjoyed it. The service was great and our server (can’t remember her name!) was excellent. She brought bread twice to the table because she could tell my husband enjoyed it and our water was always full. The drinks were delicious and so was the food. I saw another review about the pizza not being good, but we really enjoyed it. My dish was great (oxtail bucatini?) and the potatoes were simple but really good. And yes, it is a little more expensive but this is to be expected. I would go back again.
Giancarlo Tosi
Appetisers were the best. Great place for a business meeting.
Jen M.
My in-laws treated us to dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday at Cal Mare last night and it was 5 stars all around! Our server, Amanda, was outstanding....knowledgable, personable, attentive without hovering. Four of us shared two apps....clams casino were tasty but small and they were missing the bacon we love. The grilled octopus with beans and root vegetables was outstanding!! Might have been my favorite bite of the night! We all really enjoyed our meals....oxtail buccatini, squash ravioli, clams with parsley spaghetti and tuna tartare (actually an app). Knowing it was my husband's birthday, Amanda brought him a cannoli at the end of our meal....nice gesture and delicious. While some items are pricey, others are very reasonable....will be back, for sure!!
Aureliz Gonzalez
Food was pricey but delicious, fast service, and we had an awesome sever - Sonya. Will definitely be coming back.
Marjorie Stradinger
I think all restaurant managers should have been chefs if Cal Mare's, Peter Oakes, Assistant General Manager, is an example of how that benefits patrons. This was a thoroughly enjoyable dinner at MGM Springfield's fine dining venue.
This place is insanely good!! I came here for dinner with my friend and was instantly impressed by the vibe. We didn't have to wait at all to be seated even though it looked pretty crowded. I love the decor in here and the way they decorated the tables. They give you bread to start, but it's not much so you'll probably need to ask for a few seconds like we did! I ordered the linguine vongole, which was a delicious dish with littleneck clams and a spinach/basil-based sauce. It also had pine nuts over the top. The flavor was amazing and I'd definitely order this again! My friend ordered the lobster spaghetti, which I was also considering. He loved it as well! The lobster was tough but I personally like it like that. What I really loved the most was the pizza we got to start. The waitress was understanding of my dietary restrictions (can't have cheese) and she made us a margherita pizza with half cheese half without, and was able to put mushrooms over all of it, which we both loved!! It was delicious and so flavorful. I would definitely recommend the pizza here to anyone! UPDATE: came here for brunch as well!! Cocktails are expensive but the food is pretty reasonable. I ordered the Americano breakfast with egg whites and it was delicious - portions look small but they are extremely filling! Their potatoes are great and super flavorful! My friend ordered the sausage tortellini which was also extremely filling, but looked fantastic!
Oh.my. God. The food , the service is excellent! We both had the lasagna and it was very very good . Presented in a different way to traditional lasagna . I would suggest this restaurant to all my friends and family if they’re ever up this way . Thanks to Tasia and Juan for the friendly table service .
Came in for a quick pizza took almost 40 minutes to get our pie. They didn't bring us any bread while tables around us continue to get bread. The pizza was okay, however not worth the wait. Changed my 2 star to 1 after bringing my displeasure to the attention of the floor mgr. She said "lunch crowd". The place was not that busy. There were plenty of empty tables. Poor service is what happened. It was the server who failed epically.
The Italian food is closest to the Italian food I have eaten in Southern Italy. The shrimp chickpea pancake, oysters, octopus, brick-pressed chicken, and agrodolce Brussels sprouts are delicious. They have a gluten-free pasta and pizza option and have many more interesting gluten-free options. I always order a Negroni, which is always on point. The service, however, could be more consistent.
Wait staff was amazing! Food was good but a bit over priced. The shrimp and chickpea pancake was absolutely amazing.
Brick oven chicken and the branzino are both delicious, so is the zeppoli appetizer. Wait staff was great and very friendly! Have visited several times and will continue to dine in again!
Absolutely delicious Caesar done with a flare. Lobster pasta off the special menu with Russian caviar delicious. Oysters and drinks outstanding. Great New Years dinner!
Made a reservation for my birthday and showed up on time (5-10 min early). When I checked in my table wasn't ready so I sat at the bar and had a cocktail.. it took about 45 min before I was able to sit and dine - definitely not a good start... ok, well the decor is good, but ambience is pretty loud (I get it, it's in a casinò). I enjoyed the food, but here is my honest review: They are not serving the most authentic Italian cuisine for an Italian (this is reinforced by some items misspelled in the menu and throughout the restaurant - Google Translate anyone?), but for an average American or Italian-American this is very good food. Zeppole? Ehm, Google that and you'll discover they're basically Italian doughnuts with sprinkled sugar on top. My waitress was nice and she offered me a dessert at the end of the dinner. So in the end, this is a solid restaurant, although it could be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area if only they could hire an authentic Italian (I mean born and raised, not 4th generation Italian American) to correct the dishes' names, and the execution of some of them. Price is high, but if you want to stuff your belly you could cook at home, right?!
Had dinner here and was impressed with the service - very attentive and nice. Location was good - comfortable and clean. Food was good, but felt it was just a tad pricey. Would go again. 4 stars.
Amazing service the best food in Massachusetts by far. If you want the best freshly made pasta please choose Cal Mare
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My husband and I went on a whim and we really enjoyed it. The service was great and our server (can’t remember her name!) was excellent. She brought bread twice to the table because she could tell my husband enjoyed it and our water was always full. The drinks were delicious and so was the food. I saw another review about the pizza not being good, but we really enjoyed it. My dish was great (oxtail bucatini?) and the potatoes were simple but really good. And yes, it is a little more expensive but this is to be expected. I would go back again.
Appetisers were the best. Great place for a business meeting.
My in-laws treated us to dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday at Cal Mare last night and it was 5 stars all around! Our server, Amanda, was outstanding....knowledgable, personable, attentive without hovering. Four of us shared two apps....clams casino were tasty but small and they were missing the bacon we love. The grilled octopus with beans and root vegetables was outstanding!! Might have been my favorite bite of the night! We all really enjoyed our meals....oxtail buccatini, squash ravioli, clams with parsley spaghetti and tuna tartare (actually an app). Knowing it was my husband's birthday, Amanda brought him a cannoli at the end of our meal....nice gesture and delicious. While some items are pricey, others are very reasonable....will be back, for sure!!
Food was pricey but delicious, fast service, and we had an awesome sever - Sonya. Will definitely be coming back.
I think all restaurant managers should have been chefs if Cal Mare's, Peter Oakes, Assistant General Manager, is an example of how that benefits patrons. This was a thoroughly enjoyable dinner at MGM Springfield's fine dining venue.