Best grilled calamari downtown?

[fussychow]

I've got a craving for perfectly cooked calamari - any suggestions?

[jacquieF]

I like the grilled calamari served in a herb/oliveoil/garlic sauce at Porquois Pas - yes it's a French resto on Sheppard just west of Yonge (south side) but a nice change from Greek style.

[Googs]

I think Fieramosca deserves an honourable mention in the calamari category. Not sure if I would call it the best, but the well-seasoned grill has a huge impact on the overall pleasure of the dish.
http://www.fieramoscatoronto.com/

[exquisite]

i am not a fan of chain restaurants but i do enjoy milestone's calamari with andouille sausage. thick meat, light batter, decent sausage sauce accompanied by capers.

[SMOG]

I'm with you 100% percent. The calamari at Milestones is truly exceptional!

[phoenikia]

Agree that Pantheon and Zee Grill have good versions.

Gatto Nero's version is great, too. It's one of the better things on their menu.

[SMOG]

I very strongly second Pantheon. Huge portion, incredible flavour and super tender! Now you're got me craving it...

[fussychow]

Thank you everyone! I will carefully consider my options and report back with the delicious results!!

[deelicious]

Pantheon squid is always fantastic!

[koknia]

My ex-S.O. was a major fan of the grilled squid salad at Parthenon.
It's excellent, but I haven't eaten enough of it around town to know how it stacks up.

[foodyDudey]

Where is Parthenon? Perhaps you are thinking of Pantheon?

[pinstripeprincess]

i really loved senhor antonio's.... it was perfection and i would have eaten it in multiples all evening if i knew it was that good before i ordered everything else as well.

[pinkprimp]

i dont remember if it was octopus or calamari, but i had it at Pangaea and it was incredibly tender and lovely with tomatoes, capers, lemon juice and olives.

[Charles Yu]

Agree! Pangea's calamari is still amongst the top two or three. Lots of copy cat though!

[Scary Bill]

OK, not downtown, but the best grilled squid I've had by a long shot is at Via Allegro.

[millygirl]

Again not grilled, but I heard that the fried version at Scaramouche Pasta Bar is the best in the city!!!

[dontyuckmyyums]

I eat a lot of grilled calamari - and although I'm sure people will disagree - two of the places that I think make it the best are: Astoria (on the Danforth) and Grano (at Yonge & Davisville)

[pearlD]

I also eat it a lot and have never had a 'rubber one' as yet at The Parthenon on the Danforth...also have it at that place on St. Clair just east of Dufferin..the name begins with M/ (yah.. the mind is slipping..cannot remember) but it is also good there (well, 3 times out of 4). I will only eat it 'grilled' ...just really like the simplicity of it with some lemon and not charred beyond recognition..........

[pearlD]

re above "PANTHEON"....now I knew that! but since others have also
suggested I know it is the same place...the brain truly was not up to snuff today!!!

[torontofoodiegirl]

Grano - really??!! I've really enjoyed other things at Grano, but the second-worst calamari I've ever eaten was there. It was unbelievably bland. Maybe it was just an off-night...

[T Long]

The Keg on York St.

[cocolou]

I am sorry to disagree. Too much bready batter.

[T Long]

funny, but one reason we liked it was the light use of batter...each to their own.

[JamieK]

a lot of people swear Joso's is the best....
http://www.josos.com/

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Joso's
202 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M5R1J2, CA

[Googs]

Then they haven't been to Imperia.

[abscissa]

I am one of the people who swear Joso's is the best.