Best Octopus Dishes in Barcelona
9 restaurants compared
Price range: €4.50 – €24.50
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 5 Octopus Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 9 restaurants:
- Fried Baby Octopus (Pulpitos de la Costa) at Bar Cañete — score 99/100, €18.50 (Raval)
- Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus with Paprika) at Carballeira — score 98/100, €24.50 (Barceloneta)
- Grilled Baby Octopus (Pulpitos a la Plancha) at Ciudad Condal — score 97/100, €14.50 (Eixample)
- Grilled Octopus over Truffled Parmentier at Bornès — score 96/100, €24.50 (El Born)
- Grilled Octopus with Parmentier Potato at Gala — score 95/100, €24.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 9 Octopus Dishes
#1Score 99/100
Fried Baby Octopus (Pulpitos de la Costa)
Bar CañeteRaval·$$$
€18.50
Tiny, tender octopuses from the morning catch, fried until golden.
Tip: An absolute mandatory order. They are never chewy. The flavor is incredibly pure — don't use too much lemon, just a drop!
#2Score 98/100
Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus with Paprika)
CarballeiraBarceloneta·$$$
€24.50
Arguably the best version of this Galician classic in the city.
Tip: A mandatory dish. The octopus is consistently tender and the quality of the paprika is what sets it apart. Drink with a glass of Albariño.
#3Score 97/100
Grilled Baby Octopus (Pulpitos a la Plancha)
Ciudad CondalEixample·$$
€14.50
Tiny, tender Mediterranean octopuses grilled with garlic.
Tip: These are incredibly tender, not chewy at all. Ask for the larger portion if you're sharing — they disappear fast!
#4Score 96/100
Grilled Octopus over Truffled Parmentier
BornèsEl Born·$$
€24.50
Tender octopus legs with a smoky finish and a luxurious foam.
Tip: An absolute mandatory order. The octopus is remarkably tender. The truffle foam is subtle but adds a great layer of luxury.
#5Score 95/100
Grilled Octopus with Parmentier Potato
GalaEixample·$$$
€24.50
A Mediterranean classic treated with modern elegance.
Tip: The octopus is very tender, not chewy at all. The potato foam is incredibly smooth. Pair it with a crisp white wine.
#6Score 95/100
Grilled Octopus with Parmentier
Micu MakuEixample·$
€18.50
Tender Mediterranean octopus served over a silky potato foam.
Tip: Surprisingly high-end for a casual burger spot. The octopus is very tender. Great for sharing.
#7Score 95/100
Grilled Octopus with Paprika (Pulpo a la Gallega)
Euskal EtxeaEl Born·$
€4.50
Tender Atlantic octopus slices seasoned with Pimentón de la Vera and olive oil.
Tip: The octopus is remarkably tender, never rubbery. The addition of the potato makes it feel like a substantial snack. Best enjoyed while standing at the bar.
#8Score 94/100
Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus with Paprika)
Vermuteria LouGràcia·$
€16.50
Tender Galician octopus over boiled potatoes.
Tip: They serve it on a traditional wooden plate which helps soak up any extra oil. The quality of the pimentón here is very high.
#9Score 92/100
Grilled Octopus with Potato Parmentier
L'EstupenduBadalona Waterfront·$$
€18.50
Tender octopus charred on the grill, served over creamy potatoes.
Tip: The potato parmentier is incredibly smooth and works perfectly with the smoky flavor of the grilled octopus.