What are the best octopus dishes in Chicago?

Based on diner recommendations, the best octopus dish in Chicago is at Spacca Napoli Pizzeria. We compared 3 restaurants serving octopus dishes.

How much do octopus dishes cost in Chicago?

Octopus dish prices in Chicago range from $5.00 to $36.00 across 3 restaurants.

3 restaurants compared

Price range: $5.00 – $36.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:

Grilled Octopus at Spacca Napoli Pizzeria, $16.00 (Ravenswood)
Octopus Tacos (Pulpo) at Mi Tocaya Antojería — 90% recommended, $5.00 (Logan Square)
Grilled Octopus with Chicharron at Tzuco — 85% recommended, $36.00 (River North)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

Ravenswood·$$$

$16.00

Tender grilled octopus, served as an antipasto course.

Tip: Order this as a starter if you're dining with others—it's shareable and doesn't fill you up before the pizzas arrive.

#290% recommend

Logan Square·$$

$5.00

Tender braised octopus in corn tortillas with lime, radish, and cilantro.

Tip: Tacos are priced à la carte—order 2-3 different kinds to get a sense of how Dávila approaches different proteins.

#385% recommend

River North·$$$$

$36.00

Charred grilled octopus with puffed chicharron and smoky sauce.

Tip: The octopus is cooked perfectly — if you've had rubbery octopus elsewhere, try this.