Cucina Calandra - Fairfield

We all had a great dining experience at Cucina Calandra. The food was well-prepared, and the service was excellent. They even accommodated a substitution reques... read more We all had a great dining experience at Cucina Calandra. The food was well-prepared, and the service was excellent. They even accommodated a substitution request I had for part of my meal.

I felt rushed at first but then I realized they were closing for the evening so that's on me read more I felt rushed at first but then I realized they were closing for the evening so that's on me

The fresh bread with cheese was excellent. I ordered the grilled octopus (26.00) and was disappointed. I didn't care much for the salad that it came on, since w... read more The fresh bread with cheese was excellent. I ordered the grilled octopus (26.00) and was disappointed. I didn't care much for the salad that it came on, since what I was craving is a nice piece of octopus. It was too chewy, overly charred and it didn't seem fresh to me. Overall, it was a nice place and service was good.

The food was good, but since Covid, service has gone downhill. read more The food was good, but since Covid, service has gone downhill.

If they are going to use a third party service like Open Table to make reservations, then someone should be checking them properly. I specifically made a reserv... read more If they are going to use a third party service like Open Table to make reservations, then someone should be checking them properly. I specifically made a reservation for the Holly Jolly Lounge and was sat in the regular dining room. The point of going here was for the Christmas ambiance and that note on my reservation was completely overlooked. If was my first time there so I thought that was it. I was very disappointed.