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Greek · Williamsburg · $$$$
Grilled octopus with roasted‑pepper fava—smoky, tender, balanced by bright fava
Greek · Prospect Heights · $$
Chargrilled octopus, a classic Greek preparation
Mediterranean · Williamsburg · $$$
Tender charred octopus with bright citrus and herbs — a Mediterranean classic done with care.
Italian · Park Slope · $$
Tender Portuguese octopus on a bed of arugula — a consistently loved starter
Steakhouse · Greenpoint · $$$
Tender octopus with corn and kidney beans — a lighter starter that shows kitchen range
Spanish · Cobble Hill · $$
Charred at the edges, tender at the core, served with a Moorish-spiced accompaniment
Tender octopus grilled with precision and served with a light Mediterranean accompaniment.
Italian · Clinton Hill · $$
Tender, smoky charred octopus — a surprisingly excellent non-pizza starter
New American · Park Slope · $$
Tender grilled octopus over a bright, seasonal salad — a lighter starter option.
Mediterranean · Dumbo · $$$
Charred octopus with Mediterranean seasoning and citrus
Italian · DUMBO · $$$
Tender grilled octopus served with a seasonal purée, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, and balsamic glaze.
Mediterranean · Greenpoint · $$
Perfectly grilled octopus with a delightful char, offering tender bites complemented by bright preserved lemon and olive oil.
Portuguese · Greenpoint · $$
Tender grilled octopus finished with a pickled cherry pepper garnish.
Mediterranean · Williamsburg · $$
Tender charcoal-grilled octopus with Mediterranean seasonings — smoky and perfectly charred.
Tender Mediterranean octopus served with roasted potatoes and a chef's signature puree.