Zaytinya is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

1. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

LyssLyss: Spread Pikilia choice of three Recommendation: (Htipiti/BBaba Ghannouge/Hommus), Octopus Santorini, Crispy Skirt Steak, Ottoman Pilaf, Knisa Lamb Chops. Loved their bitterswt Turkish coffee <3 Read more.

Regina L.Regina Lindsey: The Octopus Santorini and lamb meatballs are to die for. The octopus is braised is red wine for 45 minutes and then roasted. It is sooooooo tender. Lamb - peefect amount of cinnamon

Parvathy N.Parvathy Nair: Brilliant! Baba Ghannouge & Brussels sprouts werethe best we ever had. Fried squids came with a buttery & delicious garlic sauce, also the Shish taouk is a MUST. N those desserts...DELECTABLE. (10/10)

The Red Hen is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

2. The Red Hen

9.3
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews

Joey M.Joey Marburger: Smoked trout crostini, beet salad, baby octopus, warm olives and gnocchi. That's what you should order for two. All splittable and stupid delicious.

Washington PostWashington Post: Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more.

olivier P.olivier PEYRE: "You’ll linger over bowls of pillowy ricotta cavatelli folded with shredded lamb and bacon, or silky, squid-ink paccheri tossed with tender calamari rings and meaty chickpeas." FR

Tortino is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

3. Tortino

8.7
1228 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 23 tips and reviews

William A.William Alvarez: One of if not the best Calamari in the city. Delicious!! Worth the trip alone.

Claudia P.Claudia Perry: Octopus salad is fabulous!

Nicholas G.Nicholas Galatis: The seafood risotto was delicious, all the seafood was fresh and there was a lot if seafood in it too. Definitely coming back. Also get the calamari, and your stomach will thank me.

Jaleo is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

4. Jaleo

8.6
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 256 tips and reviews

monkey2000monkey2000: Try the rossejat, a kind of paella made with fideos (an angel hair noodle); pan con tomate, the famous tomato bread of Catalunya; cumin-scented chickpeas with spinach; croquetas!; calamares a la roman

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Calamares fritos con alioli

Chito L.Chito Limson: Love the calamares en su tinta.

Cava Mezze is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

5. Cava Mezze

8.2
527 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 96 tips and reviews

Jim M.Jim Malone: Order the baby octopus and a Hemingway.

Now OwlNow Owl: Baby octopus salad is a must. Grilled octopus is perfectly crispy + charred on outside, tender inside. Refreshing mixed with salami and apples and vinaigrette.

Judith O.Judith O.: Love this place. Excellent, knowledgeable service, great cocktail list ($5 on Mondays!), wonderful, inventive menu, and SO filling. The gnocchi, French toast, grilled octopus were incredible.

Cafe Milano is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

6. Cafe Milano

8.2
3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 80 tips and reviews

Margot S.Margot Staebler: REALLY good calamari <3

Michael C.Michael Chasen: Bronzino was excellent. Also not on the menu but ask for grilled calamari.

LawBlaLawBla: Octopus salad appetizer is only surpassed by the legs of the clientele.

Kellari Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

7. Kellari Taverna

7.5
1700 K St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 31 tips and reviews

Ekaterina V.Ekaterina V: Delicious seagood, awesome service! Excellent choice for lunch and dinner! Love their crab cakes and octopus! The best in DC!

Winter L.Winter Levinson: The dessert was amazing. I can here for thanksgiving and the grilled calamari was incredible. The muscles tasted exactly like a horse pen. It was disgusting. The food took way too long to cook.

Christopher M.Christopher Minakowski: Nice place to spend a Saturday morning, great choices for brunch - the calamari was delicious

Boqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

8. Boqueria

8.7
1837 M Street, NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 129 tips and reviews

Elisa A.Elisa A.: Omg! Probably one pf the best restaurants in DC!!Come from 3-7 for sweet happy hour deals and enjoy delicious tapas! Patatas bravas are a must but also de nutella churros or the rice with octopus 😄😍

Melissa C.Melissa Chai: Sangria, grilled octopus, potatas bravas, seafood paella👌🏻

Mariano D.Mariano Ducca: You should try the meatballs and the octopus! Everything is delicious and they have an excellent attention.

Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

9. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

msuspartnermsuspartner: Loved the calimari and the ribs.

Kamal J.Kamal Jones: Best Calamari I've ever had

Kamal J.Kamal Jones: Calamari here is the best I ever had

Del Mar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

10. Del Mar

8.4
791 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Southwest - Waterfront · 23 tips and reviews

Jonathan Y.Jonathan Yagel: Get the grilled squid (calamares pelayo)!

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Wow. Simply an exquisite dining experience. The pulpo 🐙 is simply the best I have ever had. Croquetas are rich and tasty. Share the tapas with your favorite company for an unforgettable memory.

Michael G.Michael Guss: Stopped by for drinks & dessert. Nice place. Can’t wait to try dinner.

Little Coco's is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

11. Little Coco's

8.7
3907 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Petworth · 17 tips and reviews

MagdaMagda: Yummy grilled octopus aperitivo

Jaclyn C.Jaclyn C: Everything we tried was delicious, from the cocktails to the food. Enjoyed the octopus bruschetta, pate, vesuvius pizza, and bartender.

Amy C.Amy Cummings: Get the cacio e pepe. I know it’s simple, but it’s delicious.

The Greek Spot is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

12. The Greek Spot

8.4
2017 11th St NW (btwn U St & V St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 35 tips and reviews

BobcatBobcat: Try the tasty calamari! Om nom nom

Ellen B.Ellen Buntinx: Very tasty, fresmade calamari. Greek burger is also a winner!

Heriberto A.Heriberto Alva: Gyro with Pita and butterscotch beer

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

13. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.4
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike S.: Grilled baby octopus with preserved lemon. Awesome!

Russ L.Russ Lorenson: Try the Grilled Baby Octopus - So tender!!! Yum-o!

Antonio A.Antonio Andreozzi: I would strongly recommend The oysters from british Columbia and Virginia, in addition to the delicious small grilled octopus, fried oysters and the lobster roll!

Logan Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

14. Logan Tavern

7.6
1423 P St NW (btw 14th and 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 98 tips and reviews

Allison F.Allison Fax: Calamari is awesome!

Lou M.Lou Muscarella: Try the calamari! Best in DC, Best in the USA...

CatherineCatherine: The BEST calamari ive ever had!!! You wont regret it.

Fiola Mare is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in Washington.

15. Fiola Mare

9.0
3050 K St NW (at 31st St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 68 tips and reviews

Alicia V.Alicia Vittone Seaton: Marubini with mascarpone and scallops with brown butter are amazing, as well as the grilled calamari and whole Dover sole

Elizaveta T.Elizaveta T.: Go with grilled calamari, lobster ravioli and share ricotta pancakes for dessert. Great service, awesome cuisine!

Stirling S.Stirling Scott: Very yummy lobster and crab salad and sautéed spinach. Good service.