A little bit of freshly fried calamari pair well with nearly any Italian-style meal. But which restaurants prepare the Best Calamari on Long Island? With so many to choose from, good thing this competition has decided the top spots for you. Here are this year’s winners of Best Calamari on Long Island.
Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Best Calamari on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vincentsclambar.com
When you find a solid piece of squid, stick with it. Steamed or fried and served with Vincent’s “World Famous” sauce, these tender, moist critters go down smooth and constitute a near-meal themselves. There’s a reason Vincent’s won this category last year, too. The appetizer sets the tone for the meal to come, laying the foundation for the rest of the evening. Ringo Starr surely knew this as he sang “I’d rather be under sea in an Octopus’ Garden with you.” He could have been singing about Vincent’s starter order, for sure.
2. EB Elliot’s Restaurant
23 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-378-8776. www.ebelliots.com
“Where the land meets the sea.” EB Elliot’s is not being deceitful with that motto. The calamari is out of this world, and goes within minutes of landing at any table in the restaurant.
3. La Parma
707 Willis Ave., Williston Park. 516-294-6610. www.laparma.com
This family-style Italian eatery provides authentic food that makes you feel like you’ve jet-setted over to Europe. Get comfortable and order a nice big plate of their signature calamari, along with all of their other home-cooked specialties that have made them famous.
