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Mediterranean · Manhattan · $$$
Tender, beautifully charred octopus — the signature starter and a must-order.
New American · Long Island City · $$$
Tender grilled octopus — a Mediterranean standard executed with care.
Bar · Manhattan · $$
Tender charred octopus with proper caramelization, bright and briny against a Mediterranean sauce
Greek · Manhattan · $$$
Tender charred octopus with Mediterranean seasoning. The signature appetizer and a must-order.
Smoky, tender octopus with proper char from the grill — a Mediterranean staple done right
Pasta · Boerum Hill · $$$
Pugliese-style grilled octopus, tender and charred, a standout appetizer
Steakhouse · Manhattan · $$$$
A Greek restaurant staple done well here — charred, tender tentacles with a smoky exterior and clean Mediterranean seasoning
Pasta · Manhattan · $$$
Tender and perfectly charred -- a delightful combination of softness and chewiness
Tender, charred octopus that's a classic Sicilian appetizer done right
Classic grilled marinated octopus with balsamic reduction and capers. Char-kissed and perfectly tender.
Dominican · Manhattan · $$
Tender grilled octopus with olive oil, herbs, and citrus
Mediterranean · Little Italy · $$
Tender grilled octopus, Mediterranean-style.
Pasta · Park Slope · $$$
Tender Portuguese octopus on a bed of arugula — a consistently loved starter
Bistro · Manhattan · $$$$
Charred octopus with green olives, romesco, and green beans — a Mediterranean-inflected standout
Italian · Manhattan · $$$
Tender, char-kissed octopus over creamy white beans with shallots and fresh oregano — a deceptively simple appetizer done right.
Greek · Bayside · $$
Expertly charred octopus with olive oil and lemon. Tender, smoky, and perfectly executed by Chef Petridis.
Italian · Jackson Heights · $$
Smoky char-grilled octopus with tender bite and Mediterranean seasonings
Bistro · Manhattan · $$
Tender grilled octopus — a strong starter that sets the tone for the meal.
Spanish · Greenpoint · $$$
Plentiful, perfectly charred octopus — the dish everyone orders and nobody regrets
Argentinian · Manhattan · $$$
Latin American & Caribbean · Manhattan · $$$
Tender octopus with a perfect char — beautifully prepared and one of the most-ordered appetizers.
Peruvian · Manhattan · $$$
Korean · Manhattan · $$$$
American · Prospect Heights · $$
Wood-fired grilled octopus
Taqueria · Manhattan · $$$
Pizza · Bayside · $$$
Char-grilled octopus served as an appetizer. A standout starter that rivals the Greek spots on Bell Blvd.
Pasta · Clinton Hill · $$
Charred octopus with seasonal accompaniments
Pasta · Manhattan · $$$$
Turkish · Manhattan · $$$
Tender charred octopus with a smoky crust -- the dish that keeps regulars coming back
Bar · Manhattan · $$$
African · Astoria · $$
Octopus cooked in lemon and olive oil — perfect for a DIY pita sandwich with tahini and eggplant salad.
Mediterranean · DUMBO · $$$
Charred octopus with Mediterranean seasoning and citrus
Bistro · Stuyvesant Heights · $$$
Charred octopus with chili flakes and zucchini
Tender, beautifully charred octopus — one of the standout dishes when the kitchen is firing on all cylinders.
Charred octopus tentacles with jimmy nardello peppers — tender, smoky, and bright with seasonal produce.
Peruvian · Manhattan · $$
Spanish · Flatbush · $$
Grilled octopus in garlic‑olive oil with potatoes and chickpeas, smoky and tender
New American · Manhattan · $$$
Tender grilled octopus with seasonal garnishes
Oyster Bar · Bushwick · $$$
Tender octopus over patatas bravas with chipotle-lime aioli and chimichurri — smoky and satisfying.
American · Manhattan · $$$
Spanish · Manhattan · $$$
Pizza · Manhattan · $$$
Mexican · Prospect Heights · $$$
Pasta · Long Island City · $$$