Top Octopus dishes in Boston

Charred edges, tender inside, dressed with olive oil and lemon — the bar-setter for Boston Greek octopus

Tender octopus roasted with tomatillo and chimichurri, offering bright herbaceous tang and satisfying chew

Charred tender octopus over giant beans or lentils with lemon and oregano

Charred tender tentacles dressed with olive oil, lemon, and oregano — a signature meze that's consistently called out in reviews

Char-grilled tentacle with a smoky exterior and tender interior — a Greek-Med menu staple here.

Charred octopus with santorini fava, olive oil, and capers

Charred, tender, dressed with olive oil and lemon — standard Greek-seafood opener

Char-marked tentacle over white bean or potato — a recurring antipasto across regional Italian menus done well here

Charred octopus with chickpeas and a punchy herby vinaigrette — a long-running menu staple

Standard Greek-restaurant centerpiece, charred and oil-dressed — Kaia's version gets consistent positive mentions

Tender octopus charred over the fire, dressed in olive oil and lemon

Tender grilled octopus, a frequent recommendation from the shareable starters list.