What are the best octopus dishes in Madrid?

Based on diner recommendations, the best octopus dish in Madrid is at Taberna Txakolina. We compared 5 restaurants serving octopus dishes.

How much do octopus dishes cost in Madrid?

Octopus dish prices in Madrid range from €3.10 to €175.00 across 5 restaurants.

5 restaurants compared

Price range: €3.10 – €175.00

Avg recommendation: 83%

Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:

Bocado de Pulpo at Taberna Txakolina, €3.10 (La Latina)
Octopus with Squeezed King Prawn Head Sauce at DSTAgE, €175.00 (Centro)
Grilled Octopus with Chimichurri at Tatel Madrid — 85% recommended, €32.00 (Salamanca)
Pulpo a la Gallega (Grilled Octopus) at La Musa — 85% recommended, €12.00 (Malasaña)
Takoyaki (Octopus Fritters) at Yakitoro by Chicote — 78% recommended, €5.00 (Centro)

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

La Latina·$$

€3.10

Tender octopus on bread with paprika oil.

Tip: This is a good seafood option if you don't want something too heavy before lunch.

Centro·$$$$

€175.00

Tender octopus served with a sauce made from concentrated king prawn head, rich in umami.

Tip: The sauce is the revelation — ask the server about the technique. It changes how you think about seafood preparation.

#385% recommend

Salamanca·$$$

€32.00

Tender grilled octopus tentacle, finished with Argentine chimichurri and smoked paprika.

Tip: Pair with a glass of Albariño — the white wine cuts through the richness of the chimichurri perfectly.

#485% recommend

Malasaña·$$

€12.00

Octopus tentacle cooked until tender, finished with olive oil, paprika, and sea salt.

Tip: The octopus is tender because it's pre-braised before grilling — ask how they prepare it when ordering, so you know what to expect.

#578% recommend

Centro·$

€5.00

Fried octopus-filled dough balls served with takoyaki sauce and bonito flakes.

Tip: If you're unfamiliar with takoyaki, this is a good entry point — the octopus is familiar and the execution is sound.