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Calandra's Mediterranean Grill, Fairfield, NJ

Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

4.3 (621)
$31 to $50
Italian
118 U.S. Highway 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups


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 !!

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfield, New Jersey
  • 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

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What 621 people are saying

Calandra's Mediterranean Grill 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calandra's Mediterranean Grill offers "fantastic" food and "perfect" ambience, making it a favorite for regulars. Known for its attentive service and delicious dishes like mushroom ravioli, it provides a warm, friendly atmosphere. While some guests noted portion sizes and service issues, many enjoy the "excellent" dining experience frequently.
621 Reviews
  1. Rob

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, friendly service and perfect environment to eat and talk.

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  2. Sandra

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place, the service was impeccable and food was delicious, every single plate was better than the first one. If you want to have one of the best raviolis you’ve ever had try the mushroom ravioli with nuts and dry tomatoes. I would definitely go back.

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  3. Cristina VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic the ambience was perfect it was a special night and they were able to honor our request to sit outside, Service was on point attentive and very knowledgeable

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, entertainment, and ambiance! Love going there at least 2x a month w family and friends!!

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  5. Julie

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined on Friday night, Maria was a fabulous server!

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  6. Sham

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I got the Mediterranean salad. It’s now much smaller. Shrinkflation!!!

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  7. Geri VIP

    Southwest Florida7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill numerous times. Always happy with the pleasant, professional & attentive staff. Food excellent..arrives hot & presented well.

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  8. Craig

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I made a reservation here with my wife after we dropped off our daughter in Mountain Lakes for her prom. We rarely get out and on this occasion we planned a romantic dinner for two. The restaurant was crowded so we were seated near the entrance . Being as this is an Italian restaurant I ordered the ravioli and my wife ordered the lasagna. I checked with the waiter before ordering, and he recommended both and said they were good choices. We were both starved and it was about 8 pm by the time we got our food. There was only maybe 6 or 8 raviolis and after the 2nd or 3rd one I noticed a bitter aftertaste, not good but I thought I was imagining things. I tasted my wife’s dish , which didn’t look like lasagna but like meat sauce thrown over noodles. Her food had some funky aftertaste as well, but it wasn’t noticeable until a few bites in . I’m not a complainer and I should have but needless to say it ruined our evening. I called the manager a day later and explained and he told me he was off that day but he would send us a gift certificate for their bakery or restaurant in the future if we wanted to try them again. We never received any gift certificate for the 80 dollar meal we wasted our evening on . I wasn’t going to write this review except for the fact that the manager didn’t live up to his promise, and the food is really awful.
    Calandra's Mediterranean GrillResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hi Craig, We sincerely apologize for your recent dining experience at our establishment. We would love to have an opportunity to try and make things right. Could you please reply to our private message requesting your contact information? Sincerely, Calandra's Customer Service

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  9. Demetrius

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Calandra’s, which is usually a great experience. Although the service and ambiance were excellent, they gave much smaller portions compared to the times there. The prices are incredibly high compared to the amount of food they serve.

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  10. susan VIP

    New York City86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to this restaurant many times and the food and service are always good. The portions are quite generous. We will definitely return

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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 4.3 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New Jersey
  4. Essex
  5. Fairfield, New Jersey

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

118 U.S. Highway 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clinton Road
  • Neighborhood
    Fairfield, New Jersey
  • 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
  • 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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