What are the best octopus dishes in Lisbon?

Based on diner recommendations, the best octopus dish in Lisbon is at Jam Club. We compared 15 restaurants serving octopus dishes.

How much do octopus dishes cost in Lisbon?

Octopus dish prices in Lisbon range from €12.00 to €34.00 across 15 restaurants.

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Best Octopus Dishes in Lisbon

15 restaurants compared

Price range: €12.00 – €34.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Octopus Dishes in Lisbon (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 15 restaurants:

Octopus Tapa at Jam Club, €12.00 (Bairro Alto)
Octopus with Chickpeas at Tricky's, €19.00 (Cais do Sodré)
Polvo à Lagareiro at O Velho Eurico — 95% recommended, €24.00 (Alfama)
Octopus with Miso and Cauliflower at Tricky's — 92% recommended, €19.00 (Cais do Sodré)
Polvo à Lagareiro at Sea Me — 90% recommended, €18.00 (Chiado)

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

All 15 Octopus Dishes

Octopus Tapa

Jam Club

Bairro Alto·$$

€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.

Octopus with Chickpeas

Tricky's

Cais do Sodré·$$

€19.00

Tender octopus paired with warm chickpea ragù and aromatics.

Tip: The kitchen returns to octopus constantly — a sign they've mastered it. Try multiple versions if you eat here more than once.

#395% recommend

Polvo à Lagareiro

O Velho Eurico

Alfama·$$

€24.00

Octopus crisped on the plancha with roasted potatoes, garlic, and olive oil.

Tip: Polvo à lagareiro pairs beautifully with a crisp Portuguese white wine. Ask staff to recommend a local option.

#492% recommend

Octopus with Miso and Cauliflower

Tricky's

Cais do Sodré·$$

€19.00

Grilled octopus paired with miso-spiked cauliflower puree.

Tip: This pairs beautifully with natural wine — ask Jenifer Duke for a recommendation. The umami in the miso makes it more food-friendly than straight grilled octopus.

#590% recommend

Polvo à Lagareiro

Sea Me

Chiado·$$$

€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.

#690% recommend

Octopus Fregola

Bar Alimentar

Príncipe Real·$$

€24.00

Tender octopus with Sardinian semolina pearls, butter, and mollusk jus.

Tip: This is the dish that makes Bar Alimentar different — familiar ingredients treated with precision but without pretension. Don't skip it.

#788% recommend

Octopus with Sweet Potato Mash

Taberna Sal Grosso

Alfama·$$

€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.

#888% recommend

Octopus Lagareira

Clube de Fado

Alfama·$$$

€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.

#987% recommend

Grilled Octopus

Pap'Açorda

Cais do Sodré·$$

€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.

#1086% recommend

Baked Octopus

Solar dos Presuntos

Rossio·$$

€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.

#1185% recommend

Octopus with Sweet Potato Purée

Senhor Vinho

Lapa·$$$$

€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.

#1285% recommend

Grilled Octopus with Chorizo Puree

Tricky's

Cais do Sodré·$$

€19.00

Sliced grilled octopus with chorizo-enriched puree, chard, cava beans, and quinoa.

Tip: If you're ordering two octopus dishes, this and the miso version show different approaches. This one is richer; the miso version is more delicate.

#1384% recommend

Grilled Octopus with Olive Oil & Lemon

Prado

Mouraria·$$$

€26.00

Whole octopus grilled and finished simply with aged olive oil and lemon.

Tip: Pair this with a crisp Portuguese white wine—the house's natural wine list is excellent. Ask the sommelier for a suggestion under €30.

#1482% recommend

Octopus, Fava Beans and Chouriço

O Faia

Bairro Alto·$$$

€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.

#1580% recommend

Octopus with Paprika Potatoes

Stō

Baixa·$$

€16.00

Tender octopus braised and served with crispy potatoes seasoned with paprika.

Tip: Pair this with a local Portuguese red wine or a crisp white like Vinho Verde. Ask the staff for a recommendation—they know the producers.