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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 · $$
Tender charred octopus with proper caramelization, bright and briny against a Mediterranean sauce
Italian · Manhattan · $$$
Tender, charred octopus that's a classic Sicilian appetizer done right
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 · $$$$
Mediterranean · Manhattan · $$
Char-kissed tentacles with a tender interior, typically served with a bright Mediterranean accompaniment that cuts the richness
A Greek restaurant staple done well here — charred, tender tentacles with a smoky exterior and clean Mediterranean seasoning
Pasta · Manhattan · $$$
Tender and perfectly charred -- a delightful combination of softness and chewiness
Classic grilled marinated octopus with balsamic reduction and capers. Char-kissed and perfectly tender.
Dominican · Manhattan · $$
Tender grilled octopus with olive oil, herbs, and citrus
Bistro · Manhattan · $$$$
Charred octopus with green olives, romesco, and green beans — a Mediterranean-inflected standout
Tender, char-kissed octopus over creamy white beans with shallots and fresh oregano — a deceptively simple appetizer done right.
Greek · Bayside · $$
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
Italian · Manhattan · $$$$
Charred octopus tentacles with jimmy nardello peppers — tender, smoky, and bright with seasonal produce.
Taqueria · Manhattan · $$$
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 · $$$$