Calida Kitchen and Wine

What a cute place! The service was amazing, it was so intimate and cozy and the perfect date night out! We had the duck and it was so flavorful as well as the east coast oysters with creme and caviar. We also had the branzino and it was so fresh and delicious! My husband and I enjoyed everything and will definitely be back again! Reservations by email and they fill up quick! Perfect gem in the neighborhood!

Wonderful small dining experience. It is very small and kind of feels like home. Service is very welcoming and friendly but it is slow. There is only 1 chef so expect dinner to take 2 hours. The food was excellent and carefully prepared. They have a small selection of good and unique wine and beer.

Every plate was just as delicious as the last. Dayna, Cole and chef Ian were so friendly and hospitable. We had a beautiful evening and we will definitely be back.

Visiting front Detroit which is a bit of a culinary Mecca itself so we are not strangers to wonderful dining experiences. Our friends took us here for my husbands birthday and the experience did not disappoint. There are only 3 running this show on the daily and it’s incredibly impressive that they pull off what they do. The food was beautifully presented, super fresh and truly delicious! Dana is a gracious host and her husband does all the creative in the kitchen. We will be back on our next visit. Highly recommend!

If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I absolutely would. The energy and homey feel when you walk in just gives you assurance that chose the right spot for dinner. The staff was incredibly welcoming and had endless recommendations and passion for their menu. I got the Duck Breast for my entree and I’m drooling just thinking about it. It comes served over a panang curry and black rice pilaf and topped with crisped duck skin (🤤) and pickled onions, with a lime slice. The breast was cooked to absolute perfection and every bite had me feeling like the food critic in Ratatouille when he eats the final meal. Easily one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We also got the pork tenderloin that was delightful and I realized I’d never had a properly cooked tenderloin until this meal. Juicy and flavorful and crusted with cumin, I was very impressed. I can’t exactly remember our appetizer but I believe it was a special. Burrata served with local micro greens over some sort of zesty citrusy spread that made me want to lick the board clean. Their wine selection is hand picked and well priced. We chose an Aglianico, which I was surprised they even had since it’s somewhat niche and not widely popular. Our waitress was super excited and we LOVED the wine, which I’m pretty sure made her even happier than us. We will 100% be back for more and to show our friends. This place is easily one of the best that St. Pete has to offer. I might just come back and get the Duck Breast again, who knows.