2023: Bronx Voted Crosstown Diner Best Calamari!

Crosstown Diner
2880 Bruckner Blvd
(718) 597-3450 – crosstowndiner.com

Pearl Dynastea has again been voted the best bubble tea purveyor in The Bronx. In addition to the wide selection of Taiwanese bubble tea options that keeps its customers coming back for more, Pearl Dynastea also makes tea lattes, fresh fruit teas, fruit slush drinks and even ice cream milkshakes. Online reviewers praise Pearl Dynastea’s drinks. While one singles out the fresh milk tesd rose and lavender fruit tea and hazelnut milk tea as her favorites. The quality of the tea at Pearl Dynastea, meanwhile, is also what separates it from the many – and growing number – of bubble tea rivals in the area and beyond.

2022: Bronx Voted Antonio’s Trattoria Best Calamari!

Antonio’s Trattoria
2370 Belmont Ave
(718) 733-6630 – www.antoniostrattoria.com

Antonio’s Trattoria has Italian dishes cooked with love, all approved by Nonna. The fried calamari is a fan favorite, possibly the best you’ve ever had. The breading is high-quality and crispy, cooked golden-brown with the perfect amout of crunch. The squid is fresh and cooked expertly. It comes with marinara sauce bursting with flavor and lemon on the side. The restaurant also has fresh pastas, homemade deserts and other Italian comfort food. The atmostphere is warm and welcoming, with big wine racks and old photos on the walls related to Arthur Avenue, the Bronx and Italy. Families are welcome, service is fast and staff are attentive in this well-loved Italian restaurant.