Best Octopus Dishes in Medelln
6 restaurants compared
Price range: COP40900.00 – COP95000.00
Avg recommendation: 86%
Top 5 Octopus Dishes in Medelln (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Pulpo Ahumado at Bárbaro Cocina Primitiva, COP45000.00 (El Poblado)
- Octopus Salteado at Rocoto, COP40900.00 (Provenza)
- Grilled Octopus at Botanico, COP45000.00 (Parque Lleras)
- Pulpo a la Parrilla at Don Diablo Steakhouse, COP58000.00 (El Poblado)
- Grilled Octopus with Paprika Hummus at La Makha, COP95000.00 (El Poblado)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Octopus Dishes
#1
Pulpo Ahumado
Bárbaro Cocina PrimitivaEl Poblado·$$$
COP45000.00
Cold-smoked octopus with purple yogurt dressing, lemon, and crispy breadcrumbs.
Tip: Start with this instead of beef — it's lighter and preps your palate for richer proteins.
#2
Octopus Salteado
RocotoProvenza·$$$
COP40900.00
Sautéed octopus with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs served with potatoes and lime.
Tip: If you want cooked seafood rather than raw, this is the standout main. Tender and garlicky.
#3
Grilled Octopus
BotanicoParque Lleras·$$$
COP45000.00
Tender octopus charred on a grill, finished with citrus and olive oil.
Tip: This works well as a main or shared starter — the portion is rich and can go either way.
#4
Pulpo a la Parrilla
Don Diablo SteakhouseEl Poblado·$$$$
COP58000.00
Garlic-grilled octopus with preserved lemon, cocktail sauce, and greens.
Tip: Order this with a glass of crisp white wine — the acid cuts the richness of the grilled fat beautifully.
#5
Grilled Octopus with Paprika Hummus
La MakhaEl Poblado·$$$$
COP95000.00
Tender charred octopus served with vibrant paprika hummus and Andean herbs.
Tip: This is the opening dish on the tasting menu — ask the server to explain the regional inspiration of the herbs before you eat.
#686% recommend
Grilled Octopus
El Bosque Era RosadoLos Balsos·$$$
COP48000.00
Charred octopus tentacles with lemon, olive oil, and sea salt.
Tip: Order octopus as your main course — it pairs perfectly with a white wine and the sunset view.