Sardella's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

1. Sardella's Italian Restaurant

8.5
30 Memorial Blvd W (William Street), Newport, RI
Italian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

John R.John Raymonds: The crispy calamari with the cherry peppers is quite amazing!

Lou A.Lou Allen: Strawberry and spinach salad is epic, calamari is good too, loved the Brushetta

Mike D.Mike DelRose Jr.: Service is always great. Friendly staff. Food is phenomenal.

Clarke Cooke House is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

2. Clarke Cooke House

8.6
1 Bannisters Wharf (America's Cup Ave), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Christine V.Christine Voncannon: Order the calamari, it's amazing!

Mateusz Jan K.Mateusz Jan Kuras: Perfect food! Everything worth its price ;) Very good fried calamaries, sushi & seafood pasta! Worth coming!

JessieJessie: Favorite restaurant when not in NYC; must get the chowder - dill, bacon, heaven.

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

3. 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

8.2
22 Bowens Wharf (America's Cup Ave), Newport, RI
Steakhouse · 52 tips and reviews

Mike N.Mike Nickerson: The freshest calamari I've had in new england! Sit on the outdoor patio on the water, order a bottle of wine, and enjoy the night.

Edgar E.Edgar E: Delmonico was fabulous. Accompanied by a Portuguese red wine and lemon blueberry creme brûlée made for a great dinner.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Atlantic Salmon with Gnocchi was excellent, I just wished the Gnocchi serving was larger. A very nice restaurant to dine for a special occasion.

Cafe Zelda is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

4. Cafe Zelda

7.9
528 Thames St (Dean st), Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Dale S.Dale Steinke: Great fried calamari with banana peppers. Crisp on the outside, very tender inside. The chicken-fried lobster was tasty too. The lobster gravy makes it. Could've eaten a side of that!

Giles V.Giles Van Gruisen: Delicious burger though medium-rare was very pink. Table next to window (and radiator) is perfect in winter!

Kristen H.Kristen Haley: Chicken fried lobster and foie gras hot dogs.. can't get much better than that.. or can it? +1 for the ring game!

The White Horse Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

5. The White Horse Tavern

9.0
26 Marlborough Street,, Newport, RI
Bar · 62 tips and reviews

Ai K.Ai K: Sautéed calamari is a bomb! Very cute patio that is pet friendly. Chicken fried sandwich pretty solid.

Matt F.Matt Folger: Oldest tavern in US history. Good local beers on tap.

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Opened in 1673 by pirate William Mayes, America’s oldest tavern at one time hosted the Rhode Island General Assembly, as well as the local criminal court and city council. (From Aerial America) Read more.

Diego's is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

6. Diego's

8.3
11 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI
Mexican Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews

eri g.eri gerhard: The calamari is amazing and the spicy maria is the perfect hangover cure

Jane B.Jane Booth: Incredible guacamole, spicy tuna tostada (the seaweed salad that comes with it is awesome) and fish tacos. The cocktails are all great, but I'm partial to the Hemingway daiquiri.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The nachos and a Tequila Sunrise on the patio is a great way to kick off a Friday afternoon.

Speakeasy Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

7. Speakeasy Bar & Grill

7.3
254 Thames St, Newport, RI
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe McCarthy: Great filet and lobster pie! Awesome appetizer pizza and calamari!

Ashley H.Ashley Hogan: All the food we ordered was delicious and innovated, the braised short rib was especially amazing! Will definitely be back whenever in the area!

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit on the patio, order a few beers, and watch the people walking by on the street. Excellent location to kick back for a few hours on a Saturday afternoon.

Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

8. Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant

8.7
140 Thames St, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 156 tips and reviews

Abbie R.Abbie R: Best calamari!

Jason W.Jason Webster: Omg. Try the triple hot pasta - it was amazing!!

Andrew K.Andrew Kummer: Don't try to get a drink if you aren't a US citizen. Int'l drivers licenses are "not accepted" in RI.

Salvation Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

9. Salvation Cafe

7.5
140 Broadway, Newport, RI
New American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

JasonJason: Absolutely fantastic calamari. I would say top 3 I've ever had, and that speaks volumes considering I am from RI. It's grilled and they use cornmeal instead of the usual batter.

Kathleen L.Kathleen Lowe: delicious specialty cocktails. seasonal too! Read more.

KevKev: I got Salvation in the winter by grabbing the 9X7 deal! Ask your server about it and do it. Just do it.

Easton's Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

10. Easton's Beach

8.4
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI
Beach · 22 tips and reviews

Rob H.Rob Howe: Great beach. Watch out for "red tide" (red seaweed that's in the water, not harmful). Snack shack is great - awesome lobster rolls for a great price. Protect your food from seagulls though.

Dan C.Dan Corey: Great food and good prices! Make sure you get over to the Del's truck too!!

Aurelie B.Aurelie Bru: Best lobster roll ever!!!

The Fire Pit is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

11. The Fire Pit

7.8
1 Goat Is, Newport, RI
Hotel Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cobb: Very elegant hidden spot on Goat island. Ask for Debralee she is amazing!

Abdullah A.Abdullah Aljaian: Amazing atmosphere during Winter with amazing company.

Ai K.Ai K: Amazing view of the sunset. Beautiful terrace with fire pits. A must when in Newport

O'Brien's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

12. O'Brien's Pub

7.2
501 Thames St, Newport, RI
Pub · 35 tips and reviews

Dana V.Dana V: Calamari = Slammin

Steve B.Steve B: Excellent chowder, love the dill

Sharon N.Sharon N: Ask for sara shes a great waitress fun times

Saltwater Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

13. Saltwater Restaurant

7.5
49 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, RI
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Mirella B.Mirella Broyles: Very good breakfast, great staff. Cozy fireplace to have drinks. I like this spot for casual drinks at the bar as well.

Elena B.Elena Bonilla: Fun place, fun atmosphere.

Игорь М.Игорь Миржикеев: Очень вкусная кухня! Предложение в связи с «не сезоном» ограниченное, но можно подобрать кушаний на любой вкус! Не плохой вид на бухту! Можно купить свежих морепродуктов с собой!

Newport Marriott is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

14. Newport Marriott

8.0
25 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, RI
Hotel · 23 tips and reviews

Steven P.Steven Peterson: The hotel breakfast buffet is really delicious and high quality. Some room rates include free breakfast for two!

Steven P.Steven Peterson: The mural above the bar at Fathoms is called "The Birth of Clams Casino" and it is a ridiculously bizarre depictions of mermaids preparing pigs for the slaughter.

Wil S.Wil S: Good location...horrible parking, hotel feels like a holiday inn but more expensive. Check out and go elsewhere.

Hotel Viking is one of The 15 Best Places for Calamari in Newport.

15. Hotel Viking

7.9
1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
Hotel · 25 tips and reviews

Daniel K.Daniel Kijner: Nice large suite 2 and 1/2 baths.Roof top restaurant. Food very reasonable.Oysters not local said to be from NY Long Island: pricey&more important uninteresting, very small meat.Great lobster hot roll

Bill F.Bill Fine: Excellent hotel....cozy.....well appointed

DHR.comDHR.com: This is an excellent place for gatherings, as the hotel has convention facilities and rooms that will be perfect for parties, banquets, and business gatherings.