Best Calamari in Oak Park, IL
The 24 top-rated calamari in Oak Park, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is calamari (all varieties) at Rustico (155 S Oak Park Ave), with a flavor score of 88 out of 100 from 49 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At Rustico155 S Oak Park Ave
Calamari received praise for being well-cooked and crispy, but some found it overcooked or lacking flavor at times.
- Ranked #2At The Little Gem Cafe187 N Marion St
The calamari is praised for its light breading, perfect crispiness, and tender texture, often served with flavorful dipping sauces.
- Ranked #3At Cucina Paradiso814 North Blvd
Crispy calamari is praised for its tenderness and flavorful dipping sauces, though some noted occasional overcooking issues.
- Ranked #4At Victory Italian | Oak Park100 S Marion St
Calamari is praised for its freshness and taste, but some found the breading inconsistent and portions occasionally overwhelming.
- Ranked #5At La Notte Ristorante Italiano1120 Pleasant St Located in The Carleton Hotel
- Ranked #6At Rustico155 S Oak Park Ave
- Ranked #7At Victory Italian | Oak Park100 S Marion St
- Ranked #8At Il Vicolo Trattoria116 Oak Park Ave
The calamari often suffers from overcooking and toughness, overshadowing its potential despite some positive mentions of flavor.
- Ranked #9At Rustico155 S Oak Park Ave
Fried calamari is praised for its tenderness and flavor, though some found the portion small and questioned its freshness.
- Ranked #10At La Notte Ristorante Italiano1120 Pleasant St Located in The Carleton Hotel