When cooked perfectly, octopus is known for its tender, yet firm, texture and delicate flavor.

Served raw, it takes on the flavors of the ingredients it is paired with.

The Italian restaurant offers anoctopus pizzaiolo, which features charred cephalopod mingled with both cherry and Italian hot peppers.

Grilled octopus

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This hearty appetizer delivers a nice kick of heat!

It’s a must-try when visiting Sin City.

The flavor profile on this dish changes with the seasons, but it’s always cooked to gentle perfection.

barcelona wine bar grilled octopus

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Today, the celeb-favorite spot has over 50 restaurants worldwide.

This must-order dish sees thinly sliced octopus topped with dry miso and fresh chives.

Boqueria octopus dish

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carbone octopus

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Pulpo asado at Firefly Tapas

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il fornaio mafaldene pasta

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pulpo la gallega jaleo

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Legal Sea Foods grilled octopus

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mccormick and schmicks grilled octopus

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nobu octopus carpaccio

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