Casa Calamari

Stopped in for eggplant parm which came with a nice little salad. I like the place, the vibe and such. The eggplant was a little underseasoned but good.

Met Leo while making reference check phone calls at work. Completed the reference check and mentioned I’d be NYC for the Liberty Challenge outrigger canoe race on June 11.
I’m glad I took him up on the invite to visit because a trip to Brooklyn to Leo’s Casa Calamari is well worth it. Leo is the real deal — hospitable, generous, friendly — frequently greeting regulars and passers by.
Service is friendly, attentive and efficient. The calamari was piping hot and tender; tasty with just lemon or with spicy dipping sauce. Leo gave us an appetizer sampler. Grandma pizza and potato croquette were our favorites. Refreshing Tomato salad and Greek salad portions were generous. Entrees were delicious as well. The food, the neighborhood, Leo making time to host us made us two happy Hawaiians! Mahalo Leo!

Wonderful food! Our favorites are the pasta Carbonara with pitcher of pink Sangria! Yum!

AMAZING PIZZA!!! I love the square slices from there. I ordered a square pie like 2 weeks ago while visiting my cousins and it was amazing. Nothing better than Brooklyn pizza. I really miss this pizzeria i remember when i was 6 years old i would always go and buy pizza there with my siblings when i use to live in Brooklyn. Its still amazing and i love it!

Love this place the food is great! I can’t wait to go back again. The calamari is what they are known for and it is just amazing.

Once upon a time I used to live in this building. Whether it was a late dinner after work or quick outing with company, this place was always clutch.
It should be noted the owner is an overall great guy and an asset to the community.

It is not bad, but I have had better. The service is good and prices are fair so that’s a big plus.

good spot. good food. good service. if your in Brooklyn its a must visit.

Omg. Leo’s crew catered my party at Bench. The meatballs were on point which u can’t say about many places. Leo even joined us! The buffalo wings were spicy n just right. The baked ziti– yum. I’m drunk so forgive me. Omg this food rocks.

Good for a quick lunch — they offer several specials from two slices and a soda for $ 5 to freshly made pasta dishes from $ 8-​$ 10. Also great for a casual dinner with family and friends. Also a full service bar with big screen TV when you want to hang out longer. In the summer there is outside service too.

Came here and got pasta and lasagna. Lasagne was good but pasta was a little bit lacking of flavor. Service was very good.
Came here again because it’s really great to sit outside and watch as people walk etc and their pizza is excellent. Greek salad good but small. Soup was also good.
Chicken parm a little rubbery. Tell them to cook it well if you want to order it. Service always good.

I’ve eaten here twice, and both times left wanting more.
First, regarding the location, it’s right at the corner of two busy streets, making it an intimate-​style restaurant with casual eatery amounts of road noise.
As for the food, I’ll just say that while the first time the food was good, it wasn’t great, and the second time, well I was sick the entire next day.
The waitstaff is friendly, but nothing exceptional.
The food is good (but too expensive for what it is), and the staff is friendly, so one star would just be mean, but to call this place three stars A-​Okay just doesn’t seem fair when you’ve got so many better options up and down 3^rd avenue for similar prices.

Everything here is good. Just a great neighborhood Italian eatery. Fantastic pizza, good fried calamari (not greasy), really good shrimp
Parm. Standard deserts. May be a bit noisy depending on how you hit it. Last time I was there I shared the space with a 12 year old b day party. Bring your ear plugs and enjoy!

I was so looking forward to eating here because I love calamari. Having calamari as part of their business name, silly me, thought it would be the best. I was so disappointed — they were gummy and hard and chewy. I also had the tilapia in piccata sauce. Not bad tasting but the fish was raw in the middle. I don’t mind eating raw fish when eating sushi, but this was not sushi! The kitchen offered to make me a new plate but I declined.
Maybe next time, if I dare go back, I’ll stick to something like pizza or pasta…

I was excited to come here after reading so many great reviews about their fried calamari. But unfortunately I was underwhelmed by their service and the food itself.
Our fried calamari was so tough that I tried drenching it in tomato sauce, but it just wasn’t enjoyable. The mac n cheese was the best part of the night, I even took it home for later. My husband enjoyed his food and also got slice of pizza that he said was pretty good.
The service was just ok, most of the staff were wandering in a daze and weren’t paying attention. A couple times we tried to get the bill but nobody noticed. In such a small restaurant that surprised me.
I enjoyed some of the food and the prices are reasonable, but it was just too average for me to really want to go back. There are other seafood spots in the area that I prefer instead.

I’ve been going to casa calamari for a while now! My family and I usually go on Friday nights and always get a grandma pie and calamari for appetizer and love it! Over the last year or so they’ve been having a deal on groupon and Amazon for their meals and I feel that every time we decide to use these it’s as if we’re pulling our service and food out of their pocket painfully and slowly.
I usually love the place because of its family environment and it’s delicious food but I hate being punished for something I don’t really have control over. I mean wouldn’t anyone like a good deal I’m not using the coupons out of spite I just want to enjoy the place and have my wallet enjoy it too :)

YOU HAVE TO GET THE GRANDMA PIE! It is to die for. I also love their penne vodka dish. I have tried other items on the menu that were okay but those two dishes are exceptional. One of the best pies in Brooklyn.

Feels weird to give 5 stars, but here I am! Only eaten in once, and taken out once, but both experiences were great and all my friends say the same thing. Calamari both fried and not, was good, eggplant parm was soft and gooey, eggplant rollatini were good and not too heavy, and the cold antipasti appetizer was still good after a 30 minute trip home.
Plus, in the summer, the windows/​doors are open and it is great dining like that.

Never had a bad experience at Leo’s — takeout or eat in. The service is great, but the food is what keeps us coming back.
The mozzarella sticks are huge and amazing!
The potato croquets are sooooo good!
Def try the Mac and Cheese with the buffalo chicken (definitely MY FAVORITE — I often think about this (like right now for instance!!!)
Their wings are delicious, I love the classic buffalo. The regular wings can occasionally be a little dry but still tasty.
Also give the fried calamari a try and their salads are delish. All of their food is so fresh and delicious!
Obvs, cannot forget about the pizzas no matter which one you get they’re all delicious. My favorite is the grandma pizza, the buffalo chicken, extra cheese and the good ol’ pepperoni.
Everyone is really friendly, helpful and fast! =) love this place!

I must put Casa Calamari as one of the gems of Bay Ridge. If you want some good Italian food then you come here in Bay Ridge.
I came for dinner one night.
I had the oysters for an appetizer. I must say it was surprisingly delicious. I did not expect the oysters to be sweet. It was really good.
For my entrée dish, I had the Pork Osso bucco with linguini pasta. The pork came right off the bone and it was very juicy. The linguini pasta was probably the freshest and best linguini pasta I have tasted.
It’s a small pizzeria/​restaurant, but you will get some top notch Italian food here.