Best Octopus in Boston

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Back Bay
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - Back Bay
88/100 (2800 ratings)
Restaurants
Northern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Pizza
American
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Butcher 14 Oz 55 Day Prime Aged Strip Steak
Carbonara
Salmon
Beef
Lobster ravioli
Ice Cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
Spaghettini
Philly Cheesesteak
Cabernet Sauvignon
Crab Cake
Lobster
Brussels Sprouts
Eggplant
Steakhouse Burger
Filet Mignon
Lobster Bisque
Swordfish
Pasta
Octopus
Halibut
Salad
Tagliatelle
Tiramisú
Ribs
Crab
Cakes
Meatballs
Scallops
Pesto
Popovers
Tiramisu
Clams
Fish
Port Wine Sauce
Meatballs
Duck
Pork
Butcher 8 Oz Center Cut Filet Mignon
Octopus
Oyster
Fettuccine
Georges Bank Sea Scallops
Bolognese
Risotto
Panna Cotta
Spring Roll Sampler
Cannoli
Tuna
Shrimp
Chocolate cake
Gnocchi Mushrooms
Sit down
American
Pizza
Northern-Italian
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Private Dining
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"We went to Davio’s for a 50th birthday dinner. The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere without being pretentious. The staff was attentive &..."
Tanuja
"Try their very own Davinos pino. I had the dry aged ribeye....amazing! Great atmosphere and nice place. It's worth the money. Dean told us to put a..."
melvin santos
"My husband and I enjoyed a lovely date night. The wait staff and management were very professional about my dairy allergy. I had a warm spinach..."
Meri Slaughter
"Found this Restaurant on open-table for a late night Dinner after arriving in Boston from Lis Angeles . It was past 9 P M and we were really hungry..."
Vijay Patel
"Last night was our first time here and we were on a time constraint. They took us right in for our reservation our waitress was wonderful we got our..."
Mary Carmona
"Davio's has been on my bucket list since the 1990s. In my mind, it was one of those expensive places, but I took another look at the menu. There..."
Kelly Cambridgeport
"It was great time in Davio's! Meatball as beginning was a great choice and steak with wine was also awesome. Every server was really kind and..."
Hyewon Lim
"A true steakhouse should have an elegant and classy feel to it, Davio's definitely has that going on! Every meal at a fine dining restaurant should..."
Jeffrey “Captain Z” Zampitella
"Came for a weekday lunch. Service was quick, almost too quick! We had the egg roll sampler as an appetizer - I wouldn’t get this again. Not my..."
Emily Hamman
"Tonight, I dined at Davio’s (Back Bay) in a unique way. In most restaurants, the kitchen is around some corner and down some hallway and,..."
Wendell Joseph
"A nice and real good Italian American restaurant. The daily main course was very well prepared with quality ingredients and well prepared. Nice place..."
Nick Paulm
"I loved the service here. The wait staff is highly attentive and there's hardly any wait. I appreciate what the team put together in terms of..."
Sagar Basaula
"Great service from funny, friendly staff who make you feel welcome. Food is top notch. Seafood and steaks are available. Although I am not a dessert..."
Mark Alcarez
"Amazing food and great service. We were celebrating our honeymoon and our server brought us a champagne toast and a special message on our dessert...."
JP Meyer
"Hot tower is to die for! Absolutely amazing! Ambiance is amazing, servers are the best, love how they show you the desserts cart so you can pick..."
Johana Castellanos
"We had a 6pm reservation but were not seated until 6:15. It was very busy and crowded. The food was excellent, my steak was so tender I almost didn't..."
Laura Elcoate
"This experience was amazing ! The food was, OUT OF THIS WORLD. Literally had the best lobster bisque and I've never had a filet mignon that was that..."
Megan K
Committee
Committee
85/100 (4911 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Fish
Blood Orange Old Fashioned
Pork chop
Breakfast Gyro
Zucchini Chips
Sandwiches
Grilled octopus
Cheesecake
Zucchini Crisps
Grilled cheese
Tomato soup
Tapas
Shrimp Pita
Ribs
Spanakopita Grilled Cheese
Shrimp
Classic Greek Omelet
Beef
Hummus
Brizola
moscow mule
Mai Tai
Pancakes
Sauvignon Blanc
Meatballs
Eggplant
Shakshouka
Octopus
Patates Bravas
Moussaka
Cheesecake
Souvlaki
Salad
Octopus
Cakes
Calamari
Hummus
Lamb
Calamares
Souvlaki
Mediterranean
Greek
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"I’ve been a couple of times for lunch and once for a company party. Food always excellent in concept and execution. The best grilled octopus I ever..."
Ela Castillo
"Best menu best food best crowd best service best ambience best drinks...just THE..."
Μυρσίνη Φουστέλλη
"From the hostess to the wait staff.... the service was impeccable. The food was delicious! There wasn’t one thing we ordered that wasn’t..."
Patty Charleston Sullivan
"Spectacular food, spectacular service, and a spectacular vibe! If you haven't been here, it's a MUST GO!! The Watermelon Dakos is ridiculously..."
Mark Di Martino
"Ordered the full branzino fish. Gorgeous space and food. Modern and open. Would definitely recommend if you like Mediterranean/Greek..."
Kristen Jones Frias
"Beautiful space. Consistently excellent food and spirits. Top quality staff. A real..."
Catherine Cilento Armstrong
"Atmosphere is fun. Can I say how unique and cool the bathrooms are? Penny tiled floors, cooking pot sinks, whiskey bottle soap dispensers, nice..."
Anna Marie DeRosa
"Go. Sensational Greek food, outstanding bar staff, Ben, Àron, Aliz, Jay, George and Jorge will make the experience more than..."
David Walker
"Fun atmosphere, great food and great service!!! So lucky to have Greek food in the..."
Pam Sullivan
"Went for lunch and day drinking! Cool interior, great waiter Connor and excellent drinks and food! Had the Flask in a Bottle, great presentation..."
Rosemarie Brown
"Cool, hip eatery! Great breakfast! Enjoyed atmosphere, service was..."
Teresa Flores
"Surprisingly good Mediterranean restaurant. We chose to go here due to the limited other options in seaport and enjoyed everything we ordered. Stand..."
Marlene Kirsmel
"We had brunch and dinner at Committee. Brunch was good but the famous pancakes were too sweet and big. The music during breakfast was loud and..."
Philipp
"Inside had very modern decorations with a wooden feel and plants. We had rented out the right side of the lounge space for our team outing. We had a..."
Flora L
"A tapas style restaurant revolving around a Greek cuisine. This was our second time there, the first time going for dinner. We should have made a..."
Matt Greil
"Excellent place to go for brunch on Sunny Boston days and the food was delicious. Definitely Worth the visit again.Take some time to walk by the..."
Nasser Sison
"It was amazing. Manager Yeta went above and beyond to make everything nice. Big kudos to Chef Luis Figueroa for providing outstanding and savory..."
Italo V Pedraza
"Portions quite small, but tasty. Reviews of what we got: Pandan coconut mock tail: 11/10 sooo good. You can’t really taste the pandan so it ends..."
Grace Gong
"Came here for an early dinner with some friends. We didn't have a reservation but still managed to get an early table. Would recommend making..."
Devdav Newar
"One word “Ecstasy!!” What a memorable dinner, not one but all dishes were a notch over the previous one …. The ambiance is great, welcoming,..."
What’s up for Dinner
"Great ambiance, amazing staff and even better food! Love the tapas style dishes, we tried every single vegetarian plate and it was so yummy. A ton..."
Dipen Patel
"Trendy Greek tavern and bar worth visiting if in Boston. Stopped in for a few cocktails at the bar. Beautifully designed interior. The Espresso..."
Paul Mallia
"Went on a Monday night, but it was packed with folks from the conference hall neaby. Got a place at the bar, but I had to stand throughout. The food..."
Monkeyboi Reviews
"Fantastic brunch spot! There are variety of options for all dietary needs here—but it’s the twist on classics that work best. My faves: the..."
Hrisoula G
"The quality and flavor of the food is spot on. I particularly like the sesame crusted feta, lavraki, and moist chicken skewers. There is a fun..."
Jaye Aster Broder
"One of the best restaurants I have been to in Boston. A tapas style place, so we got to try a ton of different things. The Trio of Dips should be the..."
Shreya
"Appears to have a totally new menu. We tried the halibut, roasted cauliflower, patatas bravas, loukaniko. Everything was great and the server was..."
Katie K
Petit Robert Bistro
Petit Robert Bistro
81/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
French
French
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pork
Lamb chops
Beef Bourguignon
Lobster
Cocktails
Eggs Benedict
Coq Au Vin
Moules frites
Omelette
Plache de Charcuteries
Salad
Crème Brulée
pork chops
Risotto de Saison
Scallops
Tartare de boeuf
Escargot
One Giant Profiterole Vanilla Ice Cream and Fudge
Duck
Confit
French Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Fresh Oysters
Creme Brulee
Oyster
Beef Tartare
Bread Pudding
Risotto
Escargots de Bourgogne
Quiche
Mussels
Warm Bread
Bouillabaisse
Profiteroles
Steak Frites
Cheese Tray
French onion soup
Salmon
Soupe À l'oignon Gratinée
Beef Bourguignon
Octopus
Noodle
Coq au Vin
Foie Gras
Beef
Tarte Tatin
Cod
French Onion Soup
Lamb
Foie gras
Steak Frites
Fish
Sit down
French
European
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Escargot was to die for - and I can never say no to foie gras. Also got the cheeseboard and the French onion soup. Staff were super pleasant and..."
Slex
"Really beautiful interior with amazing food everything I had was just amazing and the servers were really nice as well. They also dimmed the lights..."
Bode Taylor
"The chef provided a great experience with a modern twist on many French classics. The octopus is by far the best I've had anywhere in..."
Jr Herrera
"Service: Our server Joe was friendly, yet professional and took good care of us. Ambiance: We opted for their outdoor seating, as were most patrons..."
Ange L
"Nice seating outside during the summer - the braised short rib sandwich was yum and the fries were perfectly crispy, the perfect width and..."
Tim Samuel
"The food was absolutely delicious and the waitstaff were so friendly! It was a super busy night and we were packed in there. They had to keep..."
Ayon Ibrahim
"Overall p solid. We sat outside and the waiters are very attentive. The table is small though. The mussels were great! It was good but nothing too..."
Thea Pan
"Petit Robert has been a go to for me for well over a decade. I'd yet to be at this South End location but it certainly didn't disappoint, but for..."
C. Yang
"Unpretentious French bistro with a good mix of modern and classic French cuisines. Bistro isn’t a huge part of Boston’s dining scene, but Petit..."
Jea Kim
"Petit Robert Bistro is a very nice French restaurant in Boston! I would recommend making reservations as it can get busy! The wait staff is very..."
David San Antonio (Davsan56)
Assaggio
Assaggio
80/100 (1803 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Southern-Italian
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Pesto
Calamari
Gnocchi Pasta
Ossobuco
Risotto
Salmone Arrosto
Wine
Salmon
Amalfi - Lobster Fra Diavolo
Capri - Risotto Paella of the Day
Gragnano - Carbonara
Praiano - Mama's Homemade Lasagna
Veal Milanese Caprese
Filet Mignon
Ravello - Ravioli Caprese
Lamb chops
Sorrento - Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Espresso Martini
Parma Prosciutto
Shrimp
Fresh Burrata
Meatballs
Truffle Crusted Tuna
Octopus
Lasagne
Tiramisú
Osso Buco
Lobster
Filet Mignon
Pasta
Zuppa Di Pesce
Lamb
Salad
Brick Chicken
Bruschette
Calamari & Fritto Misto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Television
Private Dining
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Mid-range
"Spent a week in Boston testing and tasting the local Italian cuisine. Assaggio's had a varied and tasty menu. The food was served in an attractive,..."
Gary Christian
"Tonight was my second visit both times for my daughter’s birthday. I had notified the restaurant in advance of the occasion, I must say they went..."
Rick Benoit
"What an incredible meal we had here. everything was great, seasonings, flavors, everything was on point. Food, service, beverages..."
Scott Pajak
"My husband and I have been going here for a while. Haven’t been since they spruced the place up and Wow! It looks great and didn’t think it was..."
Lindsay Favazza
"Had the delightful experience of dining here last night and everything was on point! Service was exceptional and the ambience was so pleasant. The..."
Lisa Malmgren
"Assaggio is fabulous! Love veal chop and octopus! Great atmosphere and have never had a bad meal..."
Robin Hines
"Definitely our favorite north end restaurant!! We have been to so many but Assaggio is by far THE best!!! The food is amazing, out of this world......."
Karen Hale Rushneck
"Food was excellent will go again, owner gave us a huge fresh fruit platter complimentary and..."
Elizabeth Coletta Fichera
"A wonderful restaurant-the food, drinks and wine 🍷 list, atmosphere, and service are consistently..."
Francine Lachance
"Everything was excellent. I felt like I really was eating in Italy. Service was impeccable. Highly..."
Bella Moccia
"Intimate atmosphere. Service was exceptional . The presentation of every course was beautiful, but most important was the fresh, authentic quality..."
Leanne Murphy
"We had the lasagna and fillet mignon, both were fabulous. Fillet came with a fig marmalade that my wife loved. Highly..."
Brian Whitwam
"Went with a group of 6 to Assaggio. The food was exceptional. Veal Chops, Grigliata, Short Ribs, Nerano, and the Pasta dishes were all excellent...."
Eric Ring
"The atmosphere upstairs was amazing. Chicken parmigiana was great. Drink and desert was also great! Caesar salad and bread were both just ok. Have..."
Mark levitz
"Another one of DePasquale Venture’s restaurant with great food. At Assagio, seafood dishes were undeniable stars of the menu. The Lobster Fra..."
Jea Kim
"The food was great! Highly recommend the eggplant appetizer. The pear martini is amazing. The bartender on Saturday nights is super personable. Great..."
Songs In The Sails Yacht Charters
"Salmone arrosto Eggplant parmigiana Bread setup! Food was mouth watering, highly recommend this place we were seated on the main floor which was..."
Lana C
"😎how many times have you been to this place? 1 👩🏻summary: I think it's my first north end restaurant we visited together. 🍝food: saute of..."
Rai H.
"The food was delicious. Our waiter Sam was very helpful and friendly. The ricotta was amazing. Definitely..."
Debbie Greco
"This was a lovely, authentic Italian style. Dining experience in Boston's North end with incredible service. Tasty and delightfully strong drinks and..."
Kyle Miller
"First time visit for a fairly large group celebrating birthdays. Service was excellent, appetizers, meals, and desserts were amazing. Definitely..."
Frank Yako
"Hidden gem off the busy streets of the North End. Ended up here after most of the places on Hanover had nothing available for a large party. Just..."
david we
"What a experience. This place is definitely a Gem. Can’t find a better Italian in the city. The staff was wonderful, the setting was close and..."
Daniel Askari
"2021 BOS Restaurant Week: 4th Stop This is one of the restaurant we are looking for so long and can’t wait to give it a try during this Boston..."
C T
"We went to celebrate our 8th Anniversary, From the host to the waitress everyone was very pleasant, the food was amazing from eggplant appetizer,..."
viejay anand
"In A Nutshell: -Assaggio is a very good Italian restaurant located in the North End of Boston. -Here you'll find comfort food that is particularly..."
Dude
"The steak is very tender and delicious cooked just as I asked. Price is a bit much but the quality is good. The octopus is good the drinks are a bit..."
kristiano
"We came here after dinner in the North End to try their Espresso Martini, as we heard they had some of the best in Boston and we were not..."
Becca
"Wowww, from start to finish woww. Amazing service, bread was so fresh. The cocktails were balanced and delicious. The meatballs and fresh ricotta..."
C McC
"Came here wit a group of 8. Very cool spot, nice staff, quality drinks and food. Took a long time to get our first round of drinks (came out after..."
Ant
"Exceptional experience celebrating my wife's birthday with friends. Will definitely be back in the near future. Server went above and beyond...."
Tom Meehan