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Calandras Italian Village, Caldwell, NJ

Calandras Italian Village

4.6
4.6
701 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Calandra Family welcomes you to "Calandras Italian Village". The Calandras passion for their Italian heritage and the importance of family values and traditions is evident throughout the "Villaggio Italiano.” Experience the old world atmosphere with European charm. Calandras il Vecchio Café where you and your family can enjoy homemade pastas, panini sandwiches, burgers, entrees and salads as well as pizza, flatbreads and calzones made with natural whole grain ingredients on our stone deck wood burning oven.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner & Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:45 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    You can enjoy many of our specialty dishes off site at your private event or small gathering in your own home. We offer full and half trays at reasonable prices.
  • Private party facilities
    Calandras Italian Village offers a small private dining room that holds up to 30 people. We also offer afternoon parties from 75 - 175 people in our dining room.
  • Area
    Caldwell
  • Cross Street
    Bloomfield Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Music on the Patio (weather permitting) or in LaTaverna Thursday, Friday and Saturday night live music from the 50s, 60s,70s & 80s. Outside Bar & Patio open for the summer.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 701 people are saying

Calandras Italian Village 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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calandras Italian Village is a charming spot with "excellent service, great food, and nice ambiance." Guests praise the "variety on the menu" and delightful dishes like chicken rollotini and eggplant rollitini. The "festive ambiance" during holidays adds a special touch, making it a beloved neighborhood favorite.
701 Reviews
  1. Valerie VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their holiday buffets are excellent. Nice selections to choose from. The food is delicious and the servers/hostess go above and beyond which is greatly appreciated coming from a restaurant background myself, where everyone is a critic! They do an outstanding job.

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  2. Sandie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Calandra's Village and eat there often. Easter brunch had a beautiful ambiance great selection on the buffet unfortunately the hot buffet was cold and replacing the trays was slow. The beef was a roast not a prime rib. We also went there on Thanksgiving, and it was a whole different experience.

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  3. Wilma VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EVERYTHING was outstanding from the moment we entered the door until we left. The staff was cordial and professional. The food was delicious beyond description. Wonderful meal.

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  4. Meagan K

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miyanna was fantastic! Food was pretty good. We love thr bread and olive oil too!

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  5. Rob

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time at Calandras. The food was very good. Usually I would try one of their standard italian dishes but they had a special on the menu that peaked my interest. I had the chicken rollotini stuffed with fontina cheese, spinach and dates. It was very good. My wife had the filet of sole and she loved it. It was a quiet saturday night, not too many people in the restaurant but overall the experience was nice. Definitely will go again!

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  6. walter

    New Jersey13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great food and nice ambiance. Really liked the variety on the menu. I will be back.

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  7. Joseph VIP

    New Jersey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Calandra's. It's our neighborhood go-to restaurant! The food is good and the service is friendly. What's not to like?

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely but pricy restaurant with excellent service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Only thing I didn’t like was how the bill comes. We were a group of 6 and gratuity was included. When I got the check back to sign, it had their total amount, which included tip. A line for me to add a tip, and the total. This should say “additional tip” since it was already included. I almost tipped again without realizing it. Very sneaky. I bet people tip there and end up tipping 40% between the two.

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  10. Steffani

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot, to visit again with family and friends.

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FAQs

Calandras Italian Village does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Calandras Italian Village also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 226-8889 ext. 1.

Calandras Italian Village is rated 4.6 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Calandras Italian Village

234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ 07006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bloomfield Ave
  • Area
    Caldwell
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner & Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Music on the Patio (weather permitting) or in LaTaverna Thursday, Friday and Saturday night live music from the 50s, 60s,70s & 80s. Outside Bar & Patio open for the summer.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Catering
    You can enjoy many of our specialty dishes off site at your private event or small gathering in your own home. We offer full and half trays at reasonable prices.
  • Private party facilities
    Calandras Italian Village offers a small private dining room that holds up to 30 people. We also offer afternoon parties from 75 - 175 people in our dining room.
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