Leo's Casa Calamari

The Italian restaurant is located in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. It is primarily a takeout. Some tables indoors and outdoors for dining. The restaurant had a television outside broadcasting a football game that attracted a small crowd of people. I ordered a slice of "round" pizza. It was good and had some seasoning. The "square" slice was plain and was mostly a cheese topping with little sauce. The filet of sole oreganata was a nice size portion with mixed vegetables and a potato croquette. Friendly and helpful staff.

My fiance and I have dined in here many times and can say we did enjoy Leo’s seafood. The few times we have ordered his pizza, we have realized the dough wasn’t always good and either would come out undercooked, light in color and a layer of doughiness. The ingredients on them would be tasty, but unfortunately to make a good pizza, your dough should be top priority. We’ve always known Leo to be this old school high ego kind of guy that doesn’t take criticism quite well. With that being said, we had finally decided to let him know that we weren’t content with his pizza ultimately knowing we would get the reaction we expected from him. He was quite puzzled and shocked as if his pizza can never be faulty, how could this be happening. He proceeded to mention he would send another one and then called back to ask for his old one back. He didn’t care to make us happy, he cared to just prove to us we were wrong. As we had friends over, everyone took a bite of their pizzas so some were sent back eaten. He proceeds to call us back just to ask why we ate some if it was that bad? We started explaining to him we of course had to eat it to understand if it was undercooked or not. His ego spoke and he’s super defensive telling us if it was that bad you wouldn’t be eating it, etc. it escalated to him just talking over us explaining- he mentions to not order in with them ever again hanging up in our face. We have a business and can absolutely tell you we would never treat a client poorly for simply calling to let us know there was something wrong with their purchase. Your customer service is so incredibly rude when handling criticism, please learn to put your ego aside and treat the clients that support you better. With that being said, there’s better businesses around that will treat you better and have quality pizza/seafood.

Excellent food! Special meatball hero to die for. Eggplant rollatini outstanding. Penne Ala Vodka creamy and delicious. Rice balls meaty and tasty. Chicken Frances and chicken Marsala was tender and flavorful. Delicious pizzas and chicken rolls. Best spinach rolls in Brooklyn.

The food is just ok. The wait staff was doing their job and friendly. The atmosphere seemed very chill like if it's your house which I don't mind. The prices were high but understandable because it's seafood and everything nowadays are $10 and up. I ordered buffalo wings which looks great, but didn't taste great. It wasn't juicy but rather hard. I also ordered a half dozen raw oysters which didn't taste fresh to me and an order of crab cakes. The crab cakes were just ok by itself but it comes with tartar sauce which saved it. It came with a side of potato croquette and mixed broccoli and carrot vegetables. We ordered a Greek beer called Mythos which is very nice than your regular Heineken or Corona.

Among Bay Ridge's exceptional local restaurants... Leo’s Bay Ridge (Now on 85th & 3rd, it was the former 86th street Casa Calamari!!!) is the real deal!!! Everybody who has been there or sampled any of his creations knows about Leo's talent as not only a Chef at his landmark shop but as as a truly iconic Bay Ridge personality!!! Everybody L❤ves his food & raves about him as a Shopkeeper & vice-versa. Do people go crazy for the Leo Special or it's namesake?!? The answer is BOTH!!! The two play off of one another... & neither would be AS awesome without the other!!!!!!!! Go for the great pizza & (wonderful, extensive...) Dinner menu & stay to have a few laughs with the ever-revolving cast of Brooklyn characters that flock to @Leo's BayRIdge!!! (Added photos of just SOME of his awesome offerings... His FAMOUS Leo's special pie (His magical signature Vodka sauce & fresh mozzarella) the Leo's Riceball Special, Calamari in sauce, Chicken Marsala, Stuffed Mushrooms, baked clams & salmon oraganetta!!!) Also: Don't forget to use them for your catering orders however big or small!!!!!!!!

The Leo’s special chicken parmigiana is amazing. It comes on a hero with vodka sauce and ricotta and is a must try. Called in the order and was ready within 10 minutes. They offer little bit of seating and other types of food pizza calamari etc.

I had stomach upset after eating pizza from here. I had to put to trash bin all my order

I don’t know what’s worse: the pizza or the people who run this establishment. Let’s start with the pizza. The crust is far too thick for my liking, the dough and sauce are completely bland, and the cheese tastes low-quality. The result? A subpar, underwhelming slice of pizza that’s not worth the price or calories. Now, about the owners. They seem to think they own the entire corner of 85th street and 3rd ave. In the summer, they block the sidewalk with an outdoor setup of a big screen TV, tables, and chairs for their friends to watch sports games. It’s a nuisance for pedestrians. In the winter, their delivery drivers park their cars in crosswalks, forcing pedestrians to either walk in the street or squeeze between parked vehicles. Overall, it’s not just bad pizza; it’s bad behavior, too.

Owner and proprietor Leo literally engaged in anti-LGBTQ bigotry today as he called me words used to deride and insult LGBTQ individuals which I do not want to repeat here. He did it so casually like it was no big deal. In June during PRIDE MONTH! Oh he told me go to Christopher Street. Like that was a smart thing to say as well! Awful. Terrible. There are not enough negative words. Awful business. Don't go there. Literally there is better pizza at so many other places that are close.

The food was horrible. I had tortellini Alfredo, and the tortellini was over cooked. The Alfredo sauce had no flavor. The store itself is very small. Maybe 3 tables and you can only fit two people at each table. The staff is very nice. The parking sucks. I am not sure if I am going give this place another chance.

Let's get this out of the way: this place is a staple of the community. Local spot since late 90s. I believe they used to be on 86th over a decade ago but glad they are still around and dishing out that fried squid deliciousness. Truthfully, when several other solid calamari centric places closed over the years (RIP Rocco's), this small spot on the corner in Bay Ridge became my go to for proper Brooklyn-Italian crispy GahLaMahd (calamari). The Greek owner, whose name I never can remember, is always there with a proper New York smile, attitude and charm that makes everyone from NYC feel welcome and for those of you hating on this place, just note that I am a "sit down and enjoy the meal" kinda guy that would rather eat out by going out and eating on location. Perhaps the limited seating is a turn off (not for me), but to be served and welcomed by a conversational and hard working owner and staff truly makes Leo's a great community spot for some solid food, a glass of vino and some chit chat. I ended up down in Bay Ridge with the wifey from LA and brought her in for her first time. We ordered an eggplant roll and the calamari and not only did she love the fresh out the oven crisp of the eggplant roll, but even she said, "this eggplant in this roll is fresh and clean." She was in shock... I wasn't. And then the main course came, no, not the two root beers BUT the crispy calamari that Leo's is known for. Again, fresh out the fryer and onto a plate that's placed down on the table right in front of you. The calamari here, when eaten right out the fryer, is truly one of the best in the city. Listen, take out and delivery could obviously alter the calamari as it sits and cools, looses its crisp BUT when it's straight out the fryer and onto your plate, this is one of the best and only ways to enjoy a proper calamari dish. Theres a great ratio of legs to rings, the seasoning is delicious, the batter is crispy and light and even the wifey was shocked with how good it tastes. She was so surprised how something so heavy looking can be so light, delicious and addicting, especially with fresh lemon squeezed all over it. To the owner and staff, thank you for keeping it real and keeping the place as OG as possible. Also, seating may be tough but worth it for the best food experience. The place was busy when we walked in but we were made an open table in minutes as a large group of older Greeks celebrating a family dinner were more than open to sharing their end table with us. In summary, all I gotta say is this: if you love classic NYC fried calamari, if you are from south Brooklyn, and if you love old school NYC attitudes and vibes.... THIS is the place for you. Walk in, wait for a table while talking some friendly smack, laugh way too much, sit down and enjoy a classic and delicious meal... and then make plans to come back for more calamari deliciousness the next time you're back on the block. A great local spot and to the staff, keep on slinging that fried squid deliciousness boys!

Leo's puts out the best pizza in Brooklyn and that's saying a lot. It's an old-school pizza place run by a guy who genuinely cares about cooking the most delicious food day in and day out. The slices are huge and the toppings loaded up making a meal out of it for patrons. But don't sleep on the rest of the menu, with the calamari and seafood fresh and amazing. The salads are simple the best in Bay Ridge and always a great choice to start a meal. The staff is always cordial and professional, making dining in an enjoyable experience. An extra treat for anyone that's a sports fan is the TV showing games that can be watched while eating and having a beer or 3. Leo's is the top spot in the area to grab lunch or dinner and one of the centers for the community.

Literally have ordered from Leo's Casa Calamari for over 10 years as a Bay Ridge Local. Have dealt with tasteless meals, and sometimes burnt pizza here and there occasionally as it happens. Today I opened my pizza after waiting an hour for delivery off of Seamless with all the extra fees to help the struggling restaurants right? The cheese is like cement, its weirdly spread over the dough. I tried to call and explain my situation and not be a dick. The guy who answers asks "what's the problem?" I say "cheese is hard" He goes "hmm, cheese is hard" Random hold for 6 minutes Get hung up on Number is blocked! Had to use a different cellphone to call again and curse out some poor counter guy who has to learn my situation because he botheres to give a shit and refund me cause he actually listened to me. Customer service? Have to try first before we can even discuss that category. Oh and by the way since you bothered to block my fiances number, guess we don't have to bother to call and order from you anymore do we?!!!!

Delish! And always quick for deliveries. Always consistent and really great with accommodating special diets.

I've rated Leo's before and have high remarks for their Pizza and their prepared Italian Dishes ..... we enjoy the food here like a little boy from Bensonhurst..... We've also have had delivery and it was prompt and hot when it arrived The dishes were packed neatly and even wrapped so the sauce wouldn't spill which would be hard as they these containers that were super tight lids and kept the dishes hot .... I would also like to complement the person on the phone taking the order . I'm pretty sure it's the how who could be any nicer We also get coupons from calypso for 10 dollars off on 50.00 bill which we do most times anyway .... Looking forward to ordering some dishes for Christmas Eve ....

Came in for some pizza Their regular slice - skip , nothing special and way better options in the neighborhood Their chicken Buffalo is AMAZING ! really good And of course the vodka square is bomb The crust on all was a bit too hard

Minchia the calamad the baked clams seafood ravioli beautiful salmon oreganata the best love this place it's a landmark in the neighborhood God bless

We were craving pizza, and chose Casa Calamari for a pie for dinner after work. We were seated in the middle of of the restaurant and the waiter came over to take our order in a timely manner. The "mood" of the restaurant was great, with dimmed lights. We ordered a pie - half buffalo chicken and half regular. The pie came within 15 minutes and was super fresh and hot. LOVE IT! I will be returning to try other Italian food options, since the reviews say good things about Casa Calamari.

idk what this place puts in their caesar salads but it must be crack. my husband and i order it from here once a week and are continuously blown away each time. they are so delicious. knowing i will eat this again literally gets me through life. thank you for having such delicious chicken caesar salads. please don't ever change anything about it.

The food was delicious ; I got the pasta Alfredo w sausage. The lasagna was the best of the best ; and we have been to many places The service was good. I will be back for more !

Leo is everyone's Daddy. No homo, he's like the bay ridge santa clause. Leo effin love you.

What a Brooklyn day this was to go into a spot my wife went to when she was younger. We had icees just before, but that couldnt take away the taste of calamari we had been craving. We sat outside, 73 degrees, breeze, and a hot plate of calamari and spicy marinara. My wife actually said it was the chunkiest calamari she's had, and loves it. I found the sauce smooth, spicy, and there was a mountain of calamari to dip. I dont know if we take too much when we dip or what, but a tip for myself will be to ask for more sauce next time. We weren't going to get it at first, but we had to try the pasta too and I'm glad we did. We went with the rigatoni with chicken, wow. Its not everyday Im trying to pick up sauce alone with my fork and eat it. So much focus and flavor went into every part of this dish, I was glad to have experienced it. When were walking down 3rd ave, Leo's may be my general choice for pasta, and what are you doing if you dont get calamari too.

This place is amazing and let me tell you we ordered a square pizza with extra cheese and they sent a plain pizza with extra cheese instead but when I called they were so sweet and immediately replaced it with the square Pizza and we got it very quickly. The pizza is amazing and their customer service is amazing we will be ordering from them going forward because of the great service we got

Leos does it REMARKABLY well no matter WHICH way you order... individually, you'd be hardpressed to find a single item not cooked to absolute PERFECTION but less known is his incredible FAMILY STYLE!!! mussels, shrimp, baby lobster tails, clams & calamari over linguini... The seafood sweetens that wonderful sauce. Leo is the best host & the food is always fresh & great... salads, pastas, rolls, calzones... from appetizers to entrees, it's home cooked comfort food. The atmosphere is also just so warm & inviting!!!!!!!! Do yourself & those you Love a great service & GET THERE or ORDER!!! YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!!!!!!!! EASY FIVE STARS... SIXTH STAR FOR INCREDIBLE PIZZA!!!

Food is not bad, but service could be extremely slow. Table next to us sat down roughly the same time as us, ordered a minute before us but finished their dinner and got their check before we got our entrees (we did not order anything special, just pasta). Food is worth close to 4 stars, but service brought it down to 3. The reason why it's at 2 however is their concept of making you pay cash. When you're about to pay your bill, the side says there is a 3.99% discount if you pay cash. However, once we asked for that, the waitress just informed us that IF we were to pay credit card, we just get that 3.99% surcharge. So it's great to know that we don't have to pay extra just because we're paying you cash so you probably don't have to report it. With all the good restaurants around bay ridge, you definitely do not have to settle with scheming restaurants like this. Definitely would not recommend and will not be returning.

Food was amazing. Leo catered our party. He personally came for the delivery and checked on everything. My guests all loved the food and wanted to know where it was from. Our party was in Staten Island and his driver brought it to us. Highly recommended this restaurant.

Leo's calamari operates as misfit social club. Characters abound everywhere . leo is a cross between Aristotle Onassis and Santa Claus Food is great

Calamari is on point. Lightly breaded and squid is just right, not chewy at all and fresh. Might be one of the best calamari there is (if you remember Rocco's before it closed this may be the closest thing to it). The portions are generous for the price. Been coming here for years and it's still the same good ole casa. Nice to have a no nonsense Italian food spot. It's not a sit down place with fancy tablecloth and stuffy etc. but a solid place if you want consistent Italian.

Great food great service clean and all the drinks you could drink recommend this place to everybody just come down and eat friendly homemade food Trying to grandma pizza love it love it. .com

I ordered linguine on white clam sauces and it had lots of sand, you guys need to wash better those Manila clams

Ordered from Seamless. Estimated delivery 7:00 - 7:15 7:33 - bell rings. Buzz door. Guy comes up and hands me a plastic bag. "wait - where's my pizza?" I look in the bag - "Hey this isn't my order!" Delivery guy says oh sorry, I left it in the car. Takes bag and leaves. 15 minutes go by. Nothing. I call and explain what happened and say I just want to know what is going on. Gentleman who answers the phone says he will call me back. 15 minutes goes by. Bell rings. Guy says "Sorry, I forgot your wings" ***This is a LIE. The bag he handed me the first time had hero sandwiches and a can of soda*** I take the pizza which was not in an insulated bag and it was ice cold. I say "The pizza is cold" Driver says but the wings are really hot. Do you want me to make a new one. No. I do not. I am starving. My food should have been here an hour ago. I had the heat the pizza up. Not good. The crust was really think. I felt like I was eating dough. Wings were so-so. Mozzarella sticks were very thick - like 2 pieces of cheese stuck together. Not appetizing. Wings were so-so. I won't order from here again. My husband ordered lasagna last night and thought it was good. This food was NOT good tonight. he gentleman who answered the phone never did call me back. NOT COOL.

We ordered food Friday night and was very pleased. We had the chicken wings as an appetizer and chicken Parm with salads. We order the penne vodka with peas and prosciutto in the vodka sauce. The order was correct and delicious. We picked it up and it was ready for us. Portions were good and prices were reasonable. The restaurant was clean and people were pleasant.

Im trying really hard to support local businesses but unfortunately will not be ordering from here again if they can't take proper precautions. Please wear a mask if you run an establishment and handle food. It's not that hard.

First time here-- nice looking place without the stereotypical Italian decor. Ordered a meatball/ricotta appetizer which was delicious and was enough for 3. Each of us wanted to try different dishes so we could taste test various items. Here's what we ordered: Veal Parmigiana with spaghetti ----- 5 stars. Calamari/shrimp with greek salad----5+ stars. Probably the best calamari we have ever eaten! Shrimp were small but delicious. Spinach pie with greek salad---5 stars. Plentiful greek salad and delicious spinach pie. Not greasy which is a frequently problem of these pies. I had the pistachio truffle dessert which was delicious but overpriced at $5.95. There's a reason why they don't put prices on the dessert menu. Corrine was a welcoming and friendly server. We really enjoyed our food!!!

Oddly enough, the calamari isn't really notable. It was too small to make an impression. The shrimp was slightly better. As far as side dishes go, the option of garlic-laden mixed vegetables and a cheesy potato croquette was far more interesting than the usual choices. I also liked the pasta fagioli.

Dogshit food. No flavor, dry, stale, tastes as if it was sitting out for days prior. Don't waste your money or time here

Hey Fellow Yelpers" Unfortunately, today I decided to order from Leo's Casa Pizzeria' Huge Mistake!! I ordered a Pepperoni Pizza and a Soda.. However, when it was delivered, the driver withheld my credit card receipt. I received instead the order which displayed my complete credit card info' They are so negligent in protecting your card info' from being stolen and compromised.. Nevertheless, I spoke to the owner Leo' who condensed and attempted to gaslight me, over the situation! Also, he refused to email me a copy of my receipt! Furthermore, I then contacted my credit card company, and determined this my be fraud! With that being said. Beware of this business." In any case, the Pizza' was beyond gross! Very oily and the crust was so hard! Horrible' indeed! Just a terrible experience.. Hopefully, I'll forget!

We ordered take out for dinner based on the recommendations of others. Wow! Chewing sneakers bottoms would be more enjoyable than attempting to chew the fried calamari that has the odor of week old re-used grease. The pizza was your ordinary overly chewy, dripping cheesy mess. Elio's pizza, which I wouldn't consume if I were starving to death, has a distinct edge on the "thing"'they call pizza". I am amazed at how food establishments serving army food are allowed to steal your money.

Pizza is ok very thick crust yet still a bit floppy. Caesar salad is just some iceberg with bottled dressing and packaged croutons.

I love that you give food discounter late at night instead of throwing it out.. it has helped me give food to so many families and homeless in need and I will share app for others can use.. love your food and order often love that you also have give backs to the community.. great place and amazing people

Food was so delicious nice size portions as well very happy I was afraid of the bad reviews took a chance and we'll be back for sure !

One the best Italian Restaurants in Bay Ridge. My wife and spent a few Christmas Eve's here. I was very disappointed when they moved from that big place you had. I remember when it use to be Karl Eimer's. Great place to eat

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!

I am impressed, Leo's Casa Calamari was great. Clean and cute atmosphere. The menu is really great, so many good choices, I had to go with Focaccia Di Nonna Grandma's Pizza, and it was amazing. The crew is very friendly. I really liked that. We will certainly be going back here.

Wow, Leo's Casa Calamari was truly brilliant. The menu is pretty extensive so will probably be back to try some of the other items. Leo's Casa Calamari had just absolutely incredible food. I had 3 Eggplant Rollatini and really liked it. The crew was really friendly and service is amazing. Definitely recommended.

Leo's is the best hang out spot with tremendous food and amazing workers. Might not look like much but it is the best pizza place in bay ridge.

Great portion for the food but most of their food lacked in flavor. Prices could be pricey as well.

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 entree 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.

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 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 meant to leave this review after Christmas but it has actually taken me this long to compose my thoughts. To make Christmas Eve easier for both myself and my parents, who usually do most of the cooking, I decided to order our seven fish dinner with Casa Calamari. Since my guests are early eaters I asked them to have the food delivered around 4 pm, which I thought was the best time to not hit the evening's rush. BOY WAS I WRONG! When 5 PM rolled around and they had not arrived I gave them a call and they told me a half hour which I found acceptable. At 6 pm I called again and got the same half hour remark when at 7 they STILL haven't arrived I was beyond livid because I had hungry guests and we didn't want to spoil our dinner by snacking on stuff. At 8 PM I told them to cancel the order and was about to order pizza when miraculously they were on the way. FOUR HOURS LATE! I was mortified. They're excuse was that the kitchen doesn't open up until 4 pm....a) why take an order for 4 PM when you have no intention on being on time and it's Christmas Eve, the biggest fish night....how are you not prepared?!?! NEVER AGAIN!!!

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've been here multiple times probably because it is close to my high school. They serve yummy Italian bread with butter and the employees are very friendly.

Casa Calamari has been an anchor staple of Bay Ridge for as long as I can remember. I've lived here for a number of years and although I've tried just about every pizzeria 86th Street and up, there is nothing really better in Bay Ridge, yes this includes Pizza Wagon. 4.5/5.0 I find myself coming back time and time again because of convenience so make this your destination if you're out this way. Keep in mind, it wont top Di Fara, Juliana's, Grimaldi's for premium pizza but does come close to casual pizzerias like L&B Spumoni Gardens though. They recently renovated due to unforeseen circumstances and they are better for it. It looks really great and appears to retain the same capacity as before. 4.5/5.0

Best grandma slice in Brooklyn! Every time I get a quick slice it's always hot, fresh, and delicious! The Caesar salad with grilled chicken never disappoints either. It's a great family style environment so if you want to dine in you can too! The calamari is mouthwatering (obviously), mussels in marinara, and linguini with oil are some of my favorites on the menu. Definitely one of my neighborhood favorites!

Good place good location dine in or take out. Good menu fair pricing. Calamari and fried shrimp are my favorite.

This was awful. They said they had fresh mushrooms but I don't think these were fresh. The spinach didn't seem fresh either. The white pizza I had was salty, greasy and disgusting. 52 dollars later and I had to throw it out.