Calissa

Calissa is a Greek restaurant on Montauk Highway in Water Mill that describes itself as an event and wedding venue. Receptions use its outdoor spaces or the whole restaurant, with the kitchen and bar already on site.

The setting

The Garden is the largest single space, with a clear tent and twinkle lights for rain, and holds 140 seated or 200 standing. The Terrace has a stage with lighting and sound, a summer tent cover and room for 100 seated. The Meadow is an open lawn for 50 seated. The three outdoor spaces can be combined, and the restaurant can also be booked in full. Indoors there is a private dining room, a lounge, a bar and two dining rooms.

Who it suits

Couples who want a relaxed garden reception with Greek food, and who like having one team for food, drink and service. For a smaller dinner, the private dining room seats 30. It is not for couples who want a private estate, overnight rooms on site or a quiet, secluded setting.

Good to know

• Combined outdoor spaces are where larger groups go. Ask for the exact seated number when spaces are joined.
• Zola lists room for up to 400 guests, more than any single space on the venue’s own page.
• The private events page has no stated minimum. Ask about food and beverage minimums and the rain plan.