Where is the best octopus in Lisbon?

Based on diner recommendations, the best octopus in Lisbon is at Jam Club. We compared 8 restaurants serving octopus.

How much does octopus cost in Lisbon?

Octopus prices in Lisbon range from €12.00 to €34.00 across 8 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Lisbon

Best Octopus in Lisbon

8 restaurants compared

Price range: €12.00 – €34.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Octopus in Lisbon (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Jam Club, €12.00 (Bairro Alto)
Sea Me — 90% recommended, €18.00 (Chiado)
Taberna Sal Grosso — 88% recommended, €15.50 (Alfama)
Clube de Fado — 88% recommended, €32.00 (Alfama)
Pap'Açorda — 87% recommended, €18.00 (Cais do Sodré)

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

All 8 Restaurants Compared

Jam Club

Bairro Alto·$$

Octopus Tapa

€12.00

Tender octopus with garlic, lemon, and olive oil served on a small plate.

Tip: Pair this with a crisp white wine from the Douro or Alentejo regions.

#290% recommend

Sea Me

Chiado·$$$

Polvo à Lagareiro

€18.00

Octopus boiled until tender, drizzled with olive oil, and garnished with roasted peppers and onions.

Tip: This is the textbook octopus preparation in Lisbon. Order it as a main if you're not sharing plates.

#388% recommend

Taberna Sal Grosso

Alfama·$$

Octopus with Sweet Potato Mash

€15.50

Tender boiled octopus with silky sweet potato purée and roasted peppers.

Tip: This comes out reliably delicious. Less adventurous than the pork cheeks but equally satisfying.

#488% recommend

Clube de Fado

Alfama·$$$

Octopus Lagareira

€32.00

Grilled octopus with garlic, parsley, and olive oil served with boiled potatoes.

Tip: The octopus comes to table still piping hot — dig in immediately while the garlic oil is fragrant.

#587% recommend

Pap'Açorda

Cais do Sodré·$$

Grilled Octopus

€18.00

Tender octopus grilled and drizzled with olive oil, roasted peppers, and onions.

Tip: Chef Manuela has been making this version for decades. It's her signature preparation.

#686% recommend

Solar dos Presuntos

Rossio·$$

Baked Octopus

€17.50

Whole octopus baked with potatoes, onions, and roasted peppers.

Tip: This is the classic preparation in Lisbon—Solar's version is consistently executed.

#785% recommend

Senhor Vinho

Lapa·$$$$

Octopus with Sweet Potato Purée

€34.00

Grilled octopus served over a silky sweet potato purée with olive oil and herbs.

Tip: This dish is as much about aesthetics as taste — it's one of the most photogenic plates on the menu.

#882% recommend

O Faia

Bairro Alto·$$$

Octopus, Fava Beans and Chouriço

€32.00

Tender grilled octopus served alongside fava beans and slices of spiced pork sausage.

Tip: Order this in spring and early summer when fava beans are at their sweetest and brightest.