
Best Octopus in Near North Side, Chicago
The 44 top-rated octopus in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.

The 44 top-rated octopus in Near North Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is octopus at Tanta Cocina Peruana (118 W Grand Ave), with a flavor score of 91 out of 100 from 48 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Tender grilled octopus, praised for its perfect cooking and flavor, is often accompanied by well-cooked potatoes and vibrant seasoning.
The octopus is praised for its perfect cooking, tender texture, and delicious flavor, often complemented by piquillo pepper or chimichurri sauce.
Perfectly grilled octopus is consistently praised for its tenderness, rich flavor, and delightful pairing with potatoes and aioli.
Grilled octopus is consistently praised for its tenderness, flavorful seasoning, and perfect cooking alongside delicious roasted potatoes.
Pulpo enamorado features perfectly grilled octopus, praised for its tenderness and excellent pairing with pickled vegetables and salsa macha.
Perfectly grilled Spanish octopus is praised for its tender texture and flavorful seasoning, served alongside vibrant green beans and potatoes.
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