CALIDA – Spanish
Twenty-two seats, seven of them at the bar, and a narrow back room closer to a European cafe than a Florida dining room. Calida Kitchen & Wine opens three evenings a week on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street North in St. Petersburg, where chef Ian Florence plates almost every dish himself. The seasonal card roams: sea bass bisque, branzino under white carrot soubise, duck breast in panang curry, cumin-crusted pork tenderloin with lemon tahini, Calida chow noodles, a rotating charcuterie board, banana wontons finished with Nutella. Regulars talk about precision and quiet. Book ahead; the room is genuinely small.
2909 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING STREET N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33704 727-202-0263 https://calidastpete.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at CALIDA
Dairy-Free at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Fish, Bread Service and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Fish and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Pasta, Market Fish and Bread Service. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bread Service and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bread Service and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Pasta and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 2 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Pasta and Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at CALIDA
CALIDA in St Petersburg has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CALIDA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bread Service | 80 g | 12.3 g |
| Seasonal Pasta | 5.2 g | 1.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Bread Service - $8: Freshly baked bread served with seasonal accompaniments Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olives - $6: Marinated Mediterranean olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Seasonal Pasta - $24: Handmade pasta with chef's selection of seasonal ingredients Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Fish - $32: Fresh catch prepared with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Wine - $12: Selection of red or white wine
Frequently Asked Questions about CALIDA
- Is CALIDA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CALIDA has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Fish, Bread Service and Olives.
- What can I eat at CALIDA on a dairy-free diet?
- Market Fish, Bread Service and Olives carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CALIDA have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bread Service and Olives.
- Is CALIDA gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CALIDA?
- Bread Service, at roughly 12.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near CALIDA
- MR EMPANADA — Spanish
- Cafe Gala — Spanish
- CHIKI CHURROS ST-PETE — Spanish
- HABANA CAFE — Spanish
- COPA — Spanish
- La Teresita — Spanish
- PIPOS CUBAN CAFE — Spanish
- Castile Restaurant — Spanish
- SALEM'S FRESH EATS — Mediterranean
- BEACHIN' BITES — American
- BIG CATCH AT SALT CREEK — Seafood
- ST PETERSBURG COUNTRY CLUB RES — American
