What are the best octopus dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best octopus dish in Rome is at Tram Tram. We compared 11 restaurants serving octopus dishes.

How much do octopus dishes cost in Rome?

Octopus dish prices in Rome range from €4.00 to €28.00 across 11 restaurants.

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Best Octopus Dishes in Rome

11 restaurants compared

Price range: €4.00 – €28.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Octopus Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 11 restaurants:

Polpo alla Pignata at Tram Tram, €14.00 (San Lorenzo)
Pizza con Moscardini at Pantera, €4.00 (Garbatella)
Polpo Affogato at Osteria del Pesce, €13.00 (Monti)
Insalata di Polpo at Livello 1, €16.00 (Centro Storico)
Octopus Carpaccio at Pigneto Quarantuno, €9.00 (Pigneto)

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

All 11 Octopus Dishes

Polpo alla Pignata

Tram Tram

San Lorenzo·$$

€14.00

Octopus braised slowly in a clay pot with tomato and herbs.

Tip: This dish cannot be rushed. The kitchen takes its time and it shows.

Pizza con Moscardini

Pantera

Garbatella·$

€4.00

Baby octopus with garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.

Tip: This is excellent if you enjoy seafood. The simplicity of preparation lets the octopus shine.

Polpo Affogato

Osteria del Pesce

Monti·$$

€13.00

Octopus braised in tomato sauce with garlic.

Tip: This is humble, honest cooking. The octopus is tender and the sauce is simple but flavorful. Bread to soak up the sauce is essential.

Insalata di Polpo

Livello 1

Centro Storico·$$

€16.00

Chilled octopus salad with potatoes, olives, and parsley.

Tip: Perfect as a light lunch or warm-weather starter. Ask for a seat on the little patio if available—the view over the neighborhood is pleasant.

Octopus Carpaccio

Pigneto Quarantuno

Pigneto·$$

€9.00

Thinly sliced raw octopus with lemon, olive oil, and herbs.

Tip: The octopus should be silky, not chewy. If it's tough, it was overcooked before slicing.

Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herbs

Urbana 47

Monti·$$

€17.50

Wood-fired grilled octopus with lemon, garlic, and seasonal herbs.

Tip: Octopus can be chewy if overcooked. This kitchen gets it right—tender but still toothy.

#790% recommend

Polpo alla Griglia

Livello 1

Centro Storico·$$

€20.00

Charcoal-grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon.

Tip: The char is crucial to the flavor. Don't be put off by the dark exterior—it's what makes this dish special.

#890% recommend

Polpo alla Griglia

Trattoria del Pesce

Testaccio·$$

€14.00

Charcoal-grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon.

Tip: This is how polpo should taste—charred outside, tender inside, dressed simply. Perfect with white wine.

#989% recommend

Polpo alla Griglia

Rinaldo all'Acquedotto

Appio·$$

€12.00

Charcoal-grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon.

Tip: The char is essential to the flavor. This version is textbook Roman: charred outside, tender inside, simply dressed.

#1085% recommend

Pulpo a la Gallega

La Boqueria

Tuscolano·$$

€12.00

Galician-style octopus with paprika and olive oil.

Tip: Don't be intimidated by octopus if you haven't tried it. This simple preparation lets you taste what it should be like.

#1180% recommend

Octopus with XO Sauce and Bok Choy

Santaelena

Parioli·$$$

€28.00

Tender octopus with umami-rich XO sauce and Asian vegetables.

Tip: This is contemporary and creative. The XO sauce is savory and a bit spicy. Not traditional Roman but well-executed.