Best Octopus Dishes in Barcelona
9 restaurants compared
Top 5 Octopus Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:
- Fried Baby Octopus (Pulpitos de la Costa) at Bar Cañete — 99% recommended, €18.50 (Raval)
- Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus with Paprika) at Carballeira — 98% recommended, €24.50 (Barceloneta)
- Grilled Baby Octopus (Pulpitos a la Plancha) at Ciudad Condal — 97% recommended, €14.50 (Eixample)
- Grilled Octopus over Truffled Parmentier at Bornès — 96% recommended, €24.50 (El Born)
- Grilled Octopus with Parmentier Potato at Gala — 95% recommended, €24.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 9 Octopus Dishes
Fried Baby Octopus (Pulpitos de la Costa)
Bar Cañete€18.50
Tiny, tender octopuses from the morning catch, fried until golden.
Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus with Paprika)
Carballeira€24.50
Arguably the best version of this Galician classic in the city.
Grilled Baby Octopus (Pulpitos a la Plancha)
Ciudad Condal€14.50
Tiny, tender Mediterranean octopuses grilled with garlic.
Grilled Octopus over Truffled Parmentier
Bornès€24.50
Tender octopus legs with a smoky finish and a luxurious foam.
Grilled Octopus with Parmentier Potato
Gala€24.50
A Mediterranean classic treated with modern elegance.
Grilled Octopus with Parmentier
Micu Maku€18.50
Tender Mediterranean octopus served over a silky potato foam.
Grilled Octopus with Paprika (Pulpo a la Gallega)
Euskal Etxea€4.50
Tender Atlantic octopus slices seasoned with Pimentón de la Vera and olive oil.
Pulpo a la Gallega (Octopus with Paprika)
Vermuteria Lou€16.50
Tender Galician octopus over boiled potatoes.
Grilled Octopus with Potato Parmentier
L'Estupendu€18.50
Tender octopus charred on the grill, served over creamy potatoes.