We order a large tray of fried calamari every Christmas eve. Never disappoints. They cook it fresh when I go there to pick it up. The pasta dishes and sauces are very good and portions are good. Seafood salad is very good. Overall a great place for a good price. read more

This is a pizzeria with a twenty table restaurant to the side, a confusing and awkward layout. But once settled in, it does appear that both seem to be operating smoothly and in synch. The twisted Italian bread is delicious, especially when warm. Butter is simply packets, not freshly cut and plated. I started with the seafood salad. As expected, calamari was the dominant ingredient. There was also octopus, mussel and some shrimp. It comes with plenty of oil, lemon, celery and parsley. It was very fresh, tasty, a healthy portion and decent enough value. I moved on to the veal parmigiana. It came with a potato croquette and mixed vegetables. The meat was cooked to a nice medium level. My sauce and cheese were perfect complements. The vegetables are carrots, broccoli and cauliflower, neither too raw or overdone. It is priced about twenty percent less than a basic white tablecloth restaurant, which does provide diners with superior ambiance. I did enjoy Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on the overhead TVs, a nice solo diner perk. I chose to sit as far from the bar as possible. There was a couple enjoying a pizza pie at one table. This is basically a waste of money. Pizza usually travels well, and they could have easily done take out or delivery. The establishment is simply a poorly jumbled space. It would be much more elegant to have curtains or some other partition separating the bar, pizzeria and restaurant areas, rather than wrecking the ambiance. This is apparently unimportant to ownership. As long as food quality is maintained, it is a minor complaint. A few dessert offerings would be much appreciated as well. The menu only lists wine and beer. It should be fine to request a soft drink from the well stocked pizzeria fridge across the way in Pizzaville. read more

Just returned for the lobster ravioli, still excellent! I ordered an espresso with sambuca. The sambuca alone was $8.00. The coffee was cheaper. I do not know if this is normal but that is way too high for a liqueur. If management reads this, lower the price. I will still return but not order the espresso anymore. read more

Just a quick pit stop on my way home. Closest restaurant around. Think I ordered chicken. Shared it with a friend. Didn't finish it regardless. Calamari was nice and crispy. Don't think anyone finished there food because of the huge portion size. Your regular old Italian foodhouse. Nothing special. read more

Love Leo's the shrimp and calamari marinara is fantastic ! I've been ordering from them for years along with the garlic bread for delivery. But going into the restaurant is the bomb !! read more

New location, just a block down from the old place. Same GREAT Leo's food! Couldn't wait to get my spinach roll! Everything is delicious!

Great food, friendly service and in case many of you do not know Leo does excellent catering for parties.

Me and a friend stopped in for a simple dinner on Sunday. I ordered the ravioli with pomodoro basil sauce and let me tell you it was mouthwatering delicious! The ravioli was cooked to perfection and was of high quality and the pomodoro sauce was one of the best I've ever had, homemade taste!! Also the bread basket they serve is sooo good, real good Italian bread! We completed our dinner with an espresso and cranberry cheesecake for dessert. The best way I can describe Leo's is very high quality delicious food in a simple setting with reasonable prices! A Rare Find indeed! read more

Casa has the best chicken rolls. Pizza is always fresh and they do a great job in giving you the best service. Leo always is sure to put in his touch to make your meal more enjoyable. Hands down the calamari is the best in the area read more

You know when you are walking along in a t-shirt and jeans and want to go to a casual dining place that is good but not a diner? Casa Calamari is where you wanna be. They had a fire apparently and just re-opened with new decor and a cleaned up restaurant. Generous portions, good food, reasonable prices. I always have left overs. I especially love the spaghetti and meatballs. Is that childish of me? Maybe so but its so good I don't care. read more

I was shocked at how bad the food and service were here. This review is based on two seperate visits, with the latest being on a Friday night in the summer. A few things... - the mozzarella was DRY and tomatoes were hard - our busboy was DRUNK. He was stumbling, and after repeatedly slurring words and looking lost, we realized what the issue was. - service is very poor... it took a while for us to get seated, and the waitress looked mildly interested at best - the pizza has gone downhill... people told me this place was great in the past, and now I would never have it again. Save your money - go somewhere else. read more

Absolutely disgusting! Mozorella sticks or should I say the blocks of cheese served to me were soggy and breaded in unseasoned breadcrumbs. Took over an hour to receive them and there was just two other small tables they had that night. Waitress was hiding and on her phone within the bar area it took us over 15 minutes to grab her attention for silverware and napkins and another 30 mins when trying to get the bill. read more

Omg, a true Brooklyn restaurant! The food here was absolutely amazing. It was so good actually that we are going to have them cater my sisters baby shower next weekend! If your in Bayridge Brooklyn you have to check this place out! read more

Service took over an hour. The table to our left got there after us and was served before my table. Waitress was rude and choose to feed herself before she got our check and checked on our table. Food was alright but not worth the wait. read more

This was my first Brooklyn slice and it was good. I haven't been back but the smells are incredible. Its a very casual restaurant that I have heard has good dishes besides pizza. You can eat in or take out and I believe like most restaurants they deliver read more

Ate dinner at the new location just a block away. Food is still amazingly delicious and the calamari is right on point. I recommend to all.

Every time I walk past this place, its packed. So I figure it has to be at least decent. I ordered delivery from here and their linguine with white clam sauce and their penne vodka left a lot to be desired. Even their calamari was soggy. I was hoping for more. I'm willing to give it another try since it is always packed, but I am going in to the restaurant and wouldn't recommend delivery. read more

I recently moved to Bay Ridge from Sheepshead Bay and I can say that I am thankful for Casa Calamari. The food is pretty good for what it is - Italian American "fast food" and very reasonably priced. Salute. read more

Leo's Casa Calamari food is not only great, but it also always comes with a smile. The environment is always warm and friendly and a definite asset to Bay Ridge. Hats off to Leo, his staff and great eats. Yiasou, Leo! read more

The calamari was good, pizza not so much. Waiter was hella nice, but we didn't get refills on our drinks :( it was worth a shot, but with so many more places to eat in Bay Ridge, it's not a place I'd go back to. read more

If I hadn't seen its name on Yelp (as I was browsing) I might never have remembered that I have eaten here once. Totally forgettable.

I wasnt a big fan of this place. The calamari looks amazing but it was actually quite oily and heavily breaded. Had no real flavor. The pizza was cold and our server repeatedly forgot things we ordered. Received my beverage late and one person waited over 20 minutes for their meal. Another waited over 10 for a high chair. Doubt I'd return anytime soon. read more

Service was good, the calamari was very greasy, and had no taste! I had the Eggplant w/ Ziti, it was ok nothing to write home about! It's definitely not the place it used to be. That pretty much sums it up, so with that being said; I won't be back!!!!!!! read more

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. read more

Came here for lunch with my mom a few weeks ago. This is probably my second and last time coming here. Wait staff is indifferent and food is meh. I ordered mussels, pasta, salad and a slice of pizza. When the mussels came out, it had this pungent smell that made it seem not fresh. I had a couple of pieces and my mom as well. She said it was okay, but I didn't feel too good about it so we just packaged most of it to get a third opinion. Pasta was oily and not tasty. Can't go wrong with a salad and pizza was subpar. Check was $40 + tip. Very expensive for gross food. Mussels were bad and not fresh. How do you serve that to customers? You've been warned. Don't go here! read more

I stopped into casa calamari last night for a square of grandma's pizza and a stella. 20 minutes later, the crunchiest slice of pizza i've ever had in my life arrived. It wasn't very busy, so I think the waitress popped it into the oven to warm it up and forgot about it. All this didn't bother me much, because, hey, it's just a slice of pizza. If I don't like the service here, there are a gazillion other places to grab one. But what happened today will make me never go there again! At the 3rd Avenue Street Fair, this restaurant was roasting two pigs outside when I walked by. That is so mean and it grossed me out big time. Poor lil piglets. :( read more

Went there for the Sunday lunch special -- $13 for a HUGE portion of stuffed calamari and pasta -- and was very pleased with it. Great service, friendly staff, and really good food. read more

This place is pretty bad. It's known around the neighborhood as being pretty bad. Both of them are pretty bad. The ones on Bath and 3rd. Keep driving. Go to Rocco's Calamari on Fort Hamilton and 65th.You can thank me later. read more

I'm shocked to see that this place has only 3 stars on here. The food is always very good, the drinks are made right, and the prices are very reasonable. Plus, the owner and staff are very attentive and always checking up on you to make sure you're enjoying everything. Never had a complaint about this place. read more

The food tastes like it's right out of Grandma's Kitchen! She was the best cook in the world...ever. The moment me walk in, they all make us feel like family... as if we're sitting at Grandma's dining room table! read more

This place is so overrated. I finally went to go try thier pizza and food. Why, oh, why is their stuff that is just mediocre so expensive? I just don't think it's worth what they are trying to charge. read more

This place is good if you're looking for a cheap meal delivered to your door. Other than that, there's nothing else to say.

Great food, nice remodel. Service is pretty good and so are the prices.

I went with a Groupon and I was a little skeptical because of all the previous reviews but we were really impressed! First off we went on a Friday so there was a lot of people in there, not an annoying amount but it was a full house. Staff: super friendly! We laughed it up with our server ( I wish I remembered her name) and she was just really nice. Food: The food was really good and it came out at a timely manner. One of my pet peeves is when I get my entree at the same time or just shortly after the table gets the appetizer. I like to have each separately and I feel like they spaced everything out perfectly. The only reason I didn't give this place a 5 star rating was because one of the waiters smelled HORRIBLE! Like major BO. Omg it was putrid, to the point where whenever he came near our table we literally stopped eating and would just talk for a minute. Beside the boy who needed some deodarant and a major cleanse it was a pleasant visit. We'll be going back again! read more

I am a regular here and I am not sure how authentically Italian their food is, but I like it! My favorite is grandma square thin crust pizza and fried calamari!! read more

The grandmas pizza was average and the calamari was too greasy and had no flavor. The service was okay. I probably won't come back here. The entire experience was mediocre at best. One positive side was the casual atmosphere and it wasn't too loud. read more

What more can I say about this place I love it. I come here at least once a week. There grandma pies are great and a must if your get for a group of people but you might have to order 2 pies because it's so dam good. Besides there Pizza they have a array of great iltailian food and a open bar. read more

Ordered delivery. Food took almost two hours to arrive. Everything was soggy. When i called to inquire about my order, staff was very apologetic and nice. But it was still a waste of $60. read more

Best calamari I've ever had in my life. Unbelievable. So fresh, and with an amazing batter, almost like tempura. Seriously amazing. Also had the penne vodka which was insane! Incredible sauce. I wanna try the vodka pizza next time. The rice balls appetizer was awesome, with ground beef and peas inside. Great vibe here, very good atmosphere, I'm gonna bring more friends next time. The portions are pretty big! I am ridiculously full as I write this..... Full of good wine as well..... read more

With a name like casa calamari you'd think the calamari would be a specialty. It is not! It was probably the worst calamari I've ever had and I love calamari. Beyond disappointed. The rest of the food we had also wasn't very good although the pizza was good but you can literally get great pizza almost any where in New York. I would avoid this place if possible. Meant to write this review last week so hopefully other people don't have to suffer though the food like we did. read more