Are you a sucker for this magnificent seafood dish? We found the top spots for the best octopus in Singapore.
Ah, octopus. The fancier cousin to the squid. Yes, both sea creatures are delightfully chewy to the bite after being grilled. But we’d argue that the octopus is far superior thanks to its meaty texture and flavour. It doesn’t come cheap, so if you’re planning to order up a grilled octopus or two at a seafood restaurant for a special occasion, you might as well get the best. Don’t worry – we’ve helped narrow down the top spots for octopus in Singapore.
Where to eat octopus in Singapore
1. Esquina
This modern Spanish restaurant is where it’s at for authentic plates full of Catalan flavours. With Barcelona-born chef Carlos Montobbio at the helm, expect menus inspired by his travels and previous kitchen experiences at multiple Michelin-starred restaurants. After getting chargrilled to perfection, the Spanish octopus ($38) is served with a creamy corn sauce, chimichurri, and chorizo oil. Can you say yum?
Esquina, 16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267
2. La Taperia
Concepts by the Les Amis Group are bound to blow you away, and this one is no different. La Taperia boasts spirited Spanish vibes along with sizzling signatures served alongside affordable drinks. This vibrant Pulpo a la Plancha ($30) comes garnished with charred padron peppers, tomatoes, and olives before being finished off with a balsamic glaze. We highly recommend mopping up all the sauce with bread after!
La Taperia, #02-10/11, Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208
3. Kulto
You get the very best of Spain when you visit Kulto. Each dish sticks close to traditional renditions, showcasing head chef Jose Alonso’s heritage, culture, and food philosophy. If it’s your first time, get recommendations from the friendly staff who are more than happy to help you out. The octopus ($36) here is served Galician style, sliced up and sits on a bed of potato puree.
Kulto, 87 Amoy Street, Singapore 069906
4. Hevel
There’s nowhere else we’d rather be than in the warm and comforting arms of Hevel. This understated spot in Keong Saik is where chef Stefan Liau dishes out plates inspired by his adventures, applying European techniques to ingredients like lamb, duck, and kingfish. The flame grilled octopus ($34) served with piquillo pepper and crispy salsify can be found on both the chef’s menu and a la carte menu. If you go with the course menu though, get the cocktail pairing and thank us later.
Hevel, #01-04, 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109
5. Marcy’s
Expect tons of seafood goodness whenever you drop by Marcy’s. Tucked away in Duxton, this bistro brings together the best of Latin America and coastal Italy. The team boldly plays with multiple cuisines, including Peruvian, Japanese, Chinese, and more. For dinner, you must get the highly raved crab toast served on toasted brioche to start the meal before tucking into the rigatoni with red-wine braised octopus ($35). It’s a dream.
Marcy’s, 39-40 Duxton Road, Singapore 089503
6. Lolla
With roots as an underground supper club, Lolla has grown to become an elevated casual restaurant serving European plates with Asian twists. Not only are you served high quality ingredients, you get a taste of chef Johanne Siy’s knowledge and mastery. And, considering it’s ranked number 43 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list, we trust you’ll have a fantastic meal here.
Lolla, 22 Ann Siang, Singapore 069702
7. Griglia
Wood fire grilled Italian fare is the name of the game at Griglia, with a menu curated as a love letter to Italy. The restaurant is inspired by outdoor summer grill outs in Italy known as grigliata. The magic of the grill is recreated here with ingredients from the land and sea cooked up in a customised cast iron charcoal grill. The hearty plate of charcoal grilled fusilli ($22) comes topped with sliced octopus and nduja (a type of pork sausage). It’s savoury and umami in all the best ways possible.
Griglia, 37 Craig Road, Singapore 089675
8. Pura Brasa
With multiple restaurants dotted across Spain, we’re lucky to be home to Pura Brasa’s only Asia outpost. The grilled octopus ($37) here is cooked in the Josper charcoal oven which sits in the heart of Pura Brasa’s open kitchen. But besides that, you can enjoy other meats grilled to smokey perfection. The Spanish suckling pig has a beautifully crispy skin accompanied with succulent meat, while the dry-aged wagyu bursts with a ton of flavour.
Pura Brasa, #01-16, Guoco Tower, 5 Wallich Street, Singapore 078883
And there you have it! All the top spots to find the best octopus in Singapore.
