Best Octopus Dishes in Rome
11 restaurants compared
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€14.00
Octopus braised slowly in a clay pot with tomato and herbs.
Pizza con Moscardini
Pantera€4.00
Baby octopus with garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.
Polpo Affogato
Osteria del Pesce€13.00
Octopus braised in tomato sauce with garlic.
Insalata di Polpo
Livello 1€16.00
Chilled octopus salad with potatoes, olives, and parsley.
Octopus Carpaccio
Pigneto Quarantuno€9.00
Thinly sliced raw octopus with lemon, olive oil, and herbs.
Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herbs
Urbana 47€17.50
Wood-fired grilled octopus with lemon, garlic, and seasonal herbs.
Polpo alla Griglia
Livello 1€20.00
Charcoal-grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon.
Polpo alla Griglia
Trattoria del Pesce€14.00
Charcoal-grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon.
Polpo alla Griglia
Rinaldo all'Acquedotto€12.00
Charcoal-grilled octopus with olive oil and lemon.
Pulpo a la Gallega
La Boqueria€12.00
Galician-style octopus with paprika and olive oil.
Octopus with XO Sauce and Bok Choy
Santaelena€28.00
Tender octopus with umami-rich XO sauce and Asian vegetables.