Best Grilled Octopus in London
4 restaurants compared
Price range: £16.00 – £21.00
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 4 Grilled Octopus in London (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Peckham Bazaar — score 95/100, £21.00 (Peckham)
- Sabor — score 94/100, £16.00 (Mayfair)
- Hera — score 92/100, £18.90 (Stratford)
- La Palombe — score 88/100, £19.00 (Kensington)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 95/100
Peckham Bazaar
Peckham·$$$
£21.00
Charred octopus with white tarama, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Tip: Order this twice if you're with a group. Reviewers consistently say one portion isn't enough to satisfy everyone at the table.
#2Score 94/100
Sabor
Mayfair·$$
Melt-in-the-Mouth Octopus
£16.00
Octopus cooked in vast copper pans with olive oil and paprika.
Tip: Order this downstairs at the counter — it's a must-have. The octopus is so tender it falls apart. This is how octopus should be cooked. Pair with Albariño wine.
#3Score 92/100
Hera
Stratford·$$$
£18.90
Charcoal-grilled octopus served with fava bean puree and capers.
Tip: Order this as a starter for the table to share — the portion is generous and it pairs well with the house white wines.
#4Score 88/100
La Palombe
Kensington·$$$
Grilled Octopus Provençal
£19.00
Grilled octopus with Provençal vegetables and herb sauce.
Tip: The grilling technique is key—the octopus should be charred but not tough. La Palombe nails this.