Top Calamari dishes in New York

Crispy calamari rings with a zesty dipping sauce

A wildcard fusion dish that somehow works -- crispy pepperoni, tender calamari, and wok-kissed rice

Lightly battered calamari rings — a competent starter while you wait for the boil

Lightly fried calamari with a Mediterranean dipping sauce. A solid starter.

Crispy fried calamari with marinara dipping sauce

Crispy fried calamari with cherry peppers and garlic butter — a New England classic.

Crispy fried calamari, frequently lauded as the best, offering a satisfying crunch and savory flavor.

Tender calamari, likely prepared with a classic preparation, offering a taste of the sea.

Lightly fried calamari rings. A solid bar snack or dinner starter.

Light, crisp fried calamari served with sweet marinara sauce — voted best in Bay Ridge

Lightly fried calamari that's crispy without being greasy — available in a gluten-free version too.

Crispy fried calamari served with a zesty spicy tomato dip, a popular choice for sharing.

Lightly battered and fried squid rings served with lemon. Delicate crunch, not rubbery.

Tender, lightly charred calamari — a lighter alternative to fried

Lightly fried Montauk calamari with house sauce

Crispy rings served with Romesco sauce -- solid but not spectacular

Lightly fried squid with a tender bite and delicate crunch, served with a bright dipping sauce.

Lightly battered and fried calamari. Crisp and well-seasoned.

Crispy calamari with Thai-inspired sweet chili glaze

Crispy fried calamari that 'melts in your mouth'

Crispy, golden fried calamari — the consensus must-order starter that every table gets.

Lightly battered and crispy, served with spicy tomato sauce — a solid starter

Lightly fried calamari with salt and chili seasoning — tender, not rubbery

Golden fried calamari rings served with marinara — a reliable starter to share.

Tender calamari rings tossed with linguine in a flavorful red or white sauce.

Tender grilled calamari with fresh pesto sauce

Tender warm calamari over a lemony avocado dressing — a lighter, refreshing starter.

Crispy battered calamari served with sweet chili lime sauce. The most praised appetizer.

Lightly battered calamari seasoned with salt and pepper. Crisp, tender, and well-seasoned.

Lightly battered and fried to a delicate crisp, served with a spicy dipping sauce that cuts through the richness cleanly

Lightly fried calamari rings with marinara sauce

A combo platter of grilled calamari and shrimp — crispy yet tender with Mediterranean seasoning.

Lightly battered squid rings fried crisp, served with tahina

Lightly battered and fried squid rings with a Thai dipping sauce.

Crispy fried squid with chili sauce and fresh garnish

Fried calamari rings served with marinara sauce.

Light, fresh calamari over greens — a good starter that pairs well with the cocktail program.