Best Octopus Starter in London

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Franzina Trattoria
Franzina Trattoria
97/100 (2462 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Espresso
Tagliatelle Al Ragù
Chilaquiles
Impepata Di Cozze
Gulab jamun
Fresh Tagliatelle
Arancina
Prawns
Pasta Al Tartufo
Mushrooms
Octopus Starter
Gelato
Polpo
Fettuccine Pesto Alla Trapanese
Cannoli
Tagliatelle Nero Di Seppia
Arancini
Bucatini Ai Frutti Di Mare
Focaccia
Truffle
limoncello
Tagliatelle
Olives
Pappardelle
Pasta
Seafood Fettuccine
Pesto
Salad
Mussels and Clams
Ragu
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
European
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We came to Franzina Trattoria for a birthday dinner and had an amazing time. We were a table of 15 who the waitress worked so hard to make sure we..."
Charlotte Zinnia
"This was my first time having authentic Sicilian food, and OMG was it delicious. Like many spots in Brixton it is very low-key, it is also classy on..."
Steven
"Food was exceptional and everything tasted really good, simple decor and vibrant atmosphere. It wouldv'e been a 5-star review however the young..."
Erwin Smith
"We have been going to Franzina for a good couple of years now and it is always good food. My mother in law had come down from Aberdeen, Scotland last..."
daladorous
"My 2nd visit to this amazing place for the true mastery Sicilian dining. My daughter birthday, enjoyed Sicilian gelato log. If only they had a..."
Robert Chan
"VERAMENTE BUONISSIMO Absolute gem in Brixton, authentic style, intimate Sicilian restaurant. They know how to treat an aubergine, oh my. Superior..."
Y C
"Perfect, just being in Italy with best food. Coffee served at perfect temperature— very hot & deep..."
Tech AI
"This is the best Italian restaurant in London! If you want to try authentic Southern Italian cuisine then definitely try this place. I had the best..."
Enrica Basile
"Fresh tagliatelle was lovely, as were the big prawns and arancini. Had the Narke wine which I’d recommend, and the house beers were class. Portions..."
Daniel Lane
"Wandered into this place for lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. The menu was far from the standard London Italian. Everything was flavourful,..."
Lee Bailey
Cacio & Pepe
Cacio & Pepe
89/100 (2970 ratings)
Restaurants
Romana
Lazio
Romana
Gluten Free Options
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Italian
Central-Italian
Vegan Options
Lazio
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Tiramisú
Pasta
Fish
Lasagne
Salad
Steak Tartare
Chili
Scallops
Scallops
Cacio e pepe
Fish
Risotto
Chicken
Gnocchetti with 'Nduja & Burrata Sauce Gnocchetti Con 'Nuda E Burrata
Coffee
Lamb Shank with Roasted Potatoes and Almond Stinco D'Agnello Con Patate E Mandorle
Spaghetti carbonara
Sardinian Gnocci with Rocket Pesto and Fresh Burrata Cream
Sausage
Grilled Sea bass
Carpaccio
Swordfish
Grilled octopus
Wine
Eggplant Parmigiana
Tiramisu
Tiramisu Cake
Antipasto Platter
Beef
Sea Bass
Pasta Cacio E Pepe
Octopus Starter
Octopus
Ravioli Con
Lobster
Sit down
Mediterranean
Central-Italian
Italian
Romana
Lazio
European
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
American Express
Wine and Beer
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Visa
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice little restaurant in Pimlico. We went on a Saturday night at 9pm and it was quite empty. I got a bit suspicious by this but still..."
Isabelle Brt
"Truly brilliant Italian dining experience. Pasta was cooked to perfection with very friendly and attentive wait staff in pleasant settings. A little..."
Edward Pym
"Nice restaurant to visit! The atmosphere is so cozy, the place is elegant and since there aren’t a lot of tables you can really enjoy your dinner..."
Frances
"I have been here twice now and it is certainly the best restaurant in Pimlico. The pasta is sublime, and every dish is simple yet interestingly done...."
Harrison Alexander Webster
"Wonderfull and very tasty pasta Cacio & Pepe! Food was very nice and service too! Desert was sadly not so good, but we enjoyed our evening! They..."
Van S
"Beautiful Italian restaurant nested in the heart of Pimlico. This little Gem boasts of many tables with a jazzy background music, great service with..."
Georges Achkar
"We sat outside in the afternoon sun, so I can't comment on the atmosphere very well, suffice to say Pimlico is like a little London village triangle..."
Christoph John
"Amazing Italian place with delicious food and attentive staff. The bartender went extra mile to prepare a cocktail that was not on the menu. Cacio &..."
Nikita Popov
"We just ate here tonight and will definitely be back! We have an 8 month old and we were pleasantly surprised at how accommodating staff were to us!..."
Ariane Dulski
"Nice Italian food, as the name suggests. Lovely kir royale. Fantastic manager on the night and overall good service. Has two floors, a/c on the..."
Irina Vinogradova
"We are staying in Pimlico for the London leg of our vacation, and we’ve eaten at Cacio e Pepe twice in the past three nights, ordering different..."
Dean Masullo
"Extremely wonderful experience celebrating the birthday of my partner. Very lgbt+ friendly and inclusive - the staff were a joy to be around and the..."
Anish
"Good service, nice presentation, good flavours, little bit expensive for us. Good for..."
Silvia C.
"Second time at Cacio e Pepe was nonetheless, as amazing as the first visit! Cacio e Pepe totally convinced me to return, compared to many other..."
Mihai Marica
"The food and service was great. We arrived before they fully opened for the evening and they were very inviting. Told us we can have drinks whilst we..."
Rushan Ratha
"Good food great service..."
kanoknop
"Great little Italian just off the main high Street. Seating for dinner outside, inside around the bar and downstairs. We had a lovely romantic table..."
Heather Billingham
"Amazing freshly cooked Italian food with great selected ingredients! The service by Alexandra was lovely as..."
Yael Nof
The W. B. Yeats
The W. B. Yeats
88/100 (2061 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Gastropub
British
British
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Sandwich
Roast Beef
Chocolate Mousse
Roast Sirloin Beef w Horseradish Cream
Black Pudding Fried Egg and Kale
Venison Casserole
Smoked Salmon
Lamb
Sunday roast
Espresso Martini
Whiskey Sour
Pork
Rabbit Leg
Sunday roast
Roast Potatoes
Pork Terrine
Beer
Octopus Starter
Duck breast
Burger
Chieftain IPA
Roast Chicken
Oyster
Tacos
Beef
Tarte Tatin
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just been to this wonderful pub to have Sunday lunch .The food was incredible the atmosphere was great staff where friendly especially the young..."
John Murrant
"Had easily the tastiest burger of my life here on Thursday night. Also, the finest whisky recommendation ever. Love this..."
Chris Smith
"Delicious roast beef yesterday.. generous portion, washed down with good choice of ales! Only criticism would be the toast for terrine was over done..."
Claire Harbridge
"Great staff, very relaxed, delicious food. Has really come up through the ranks, kitchen has made a difference. I remember this pub as it was in..."
Susi Jennifer Hayward
"Friendliest pub in North London. Amazing food, massive portions and great staff. Have never left without new friends..."
Julie Weir
"Lovely atmosphere, great choice of roasts which are probably best in the area! I chose the Cumbrian beef but could have easily gone for the pork...."
Albert Grant
"Had some great food here on Saturday night with great company. The tempura prawns with wasabi mayo were spot on to start followed by a great battered..."
Leighanne Evans
"best pie and mash ive had all year. gravy is proper mint. excellent choice of pub for dinner if you are a bloke like me. only downside is no stella..."
Willy Mac
"Great spot to wile away a Sunday afternoon (or any afternoon for that matter...), good choice of beers, tasty food and friendly..."
Marie Whyte
"Incredible food, wonderful staff and booze. What more could you ask..."
Antonia Harman Healer
"The food,wine and service were all excellent and there was a good vibe in the pub as..."
Dominic Ashbee
"Best Sunday roast in Finsbury Park. No doubt about that. Always book if planning a lunchtime slot. Staff are super welcoming and accommodating. Love..."
Beth Woods
"Sunday roast is unbelievably good . I had the beef but food envy still kicked in when the chicken came out..."
Bruce Camp
"Went here on Saturday evening for a private function. Amazing place, can't wait to come back and try the food again, the buffet we were served was to..."
Jen O'Rourke
"Spent my 1st night in London in this pub, the service was friendly and quick, felt very relaxed in the pub and theres not many pubs in London that..."
Jackie Anderson
"Friendly staff, great selection of drinks and delicious food all 5 mins from Finsbury Park station, glad we..."
Adrian Millen
"Stunning pub, the food was a huge highlight. Group of 3 for dinner, great atmosphere and lovely staff. The pub was full of families and couples..."
rachel eustace
"Staff was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Love the atmosphere and decor although wished there was more seating outside. There was live music..."
AT
"One of the best roasts I’ve ever had in London. The staff were very attentive and food came out quickly and piping hot. I would have their fried..."
Chiara Verdigi
"Hidden Gem!! Myself & a couple friends have been twice now for Sunday Roasts! The food is honestly so so good, portion sizes are ample. The staff are..."
Walter Parker
"🚇 Finsbury Park 🍺 £5.75 Madri ❤️ A delightful Finsbury Park boozer with a hint of the Emerald Isle. . The WB Yeats is located on a quiet..."
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"Met a friend for Sunday Roast here. Fantastic food and awesome atmosphere. The staff where incredibly attentive and just on it. Would highly..."
D Fusco
"Lovely small pub near Finsbury Park train station. Good atmosphere on weeknights with a mix of people drinking after work, groups of mates and dates...."
Tom Davies
"Busy and lovely on match day. Service at bar very haphazard - whatever the priorities it wasn't first come first served and not oldest woman either!..."
Hugh Porter
"Staff are lovely. Pints are okay. Decor is aging nicely. Only problem is the fact the speakers are up to their highest every time. Does really limit..."
moss pally
"Came here for the Sunday roast and it didn’t disappoint. We had the beef and pork. The slow cooked pork shoulder was a juicy thick cut, super..."
Hong Hsuan Tan
"I find this pub quite loud. The music needs to be turned down to half the volume it's at. Other than that it has a lovely little out door area, which..."
Jennifer Jarvis
"Popped in for a few drinks while in Hackney visiting my son. Decent pub. Very busy. Had a great..."
Simon Rickers
"Lovely spot to meet friends and grab a tasty creamy..."
Ayman Hafez
"Great pub with a really nice selection of drinks. Cosy interior with a small outdoor area as..."
Piers Lumley-Smith
"Hands down one of the best roasts I have had, everything on the plate was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will definitely..."
KUSHVEER RAULIA
"Went in here for some beer and some wine. Being a pub, they were well placed to meet our needs. One thing was bad though, the IPA was ice cold. Cold..."
Sam Rogers
"Nice pub and very good food, staff kind and friendly, good atmosphere..."
MARCUS90
"Lovely little pub with great music on a Sunday..."
Tess Livingstone
La Bella Vita
La Bella Vita
80/100 (2794 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Mediterranean
European
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Rib eye steak
Octopus Starter
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Portobello Mushrooms
Prawns
Tiramisú
Hummus
Pizza Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Tiramisu
Truffle Veggie Burger and Fries
Calzone
Bolognese
Angus Burger
Carbonara
Lasagne Al Forno
Pesto
Seafood Risotto
Calzone
Smoked Salmon
Ravioli
Vegetarian Pizza
Full english breakfast
Fondant
Vegetarian Breakfast
Pasta
Calamari Fritti
Seafood linguine
Sit down
Pizza
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"i love all the dishes from here.. we are asian family in uk but we started loving italian foods since eaten spaghetti and steaks in La Bella. we..."
Tiny Thao
"The best place in Leytonstone. The restautant is cosy, the pizza is perfect, the staff are friendly and..."
Balázs Hajnalka
"Pizza is freaking fantastic! After visiting almost 20 pizza places around London I've finally found (a local one!) with decent dough. Decent is a..."
Erik Bozic
"What a great restaurant. Been there several times now and food is always superb and reasonably priced. Staff are very courteous and food served..."
Graham Parsons
"I love this little restaurant, it’s cosy and the food is great would highly recommend..."
Cherie Evans
"I love La Bella Vita! It's a very cute Italian place and the food is of such great..."
Eve Solo
"It's very good food,very good price and good..."
John Sones
"Have been there numerous times, with and without kids! Lovely atmosphere with excellent and very well priced food and wine. Very welcoming and..."
Alison Attridge
"Another top quality dinner at Bella Vita. They made me a frutti del mar pizza (which wasnt actually on the menu) which was laden with smoked salmon,..."
Katrina Bonds
"I have been one time in there . I had which is best pizza even in my life . Also lovely staff Thanks guy . I exactly think to visit again..."
Nikolay Mitkov
"Good food-Friendly service-Pleasant ambient atmosphere-Rustic feel without being pretentious. We had an enjoyable evening and will return...."
Chris Stevens
"Lovely place! Great pizza! The staff is very polite and presentation is good! Well done! P.S. the tiramisu is..."
George Leolea
"Just had a lovely early evening family Valentine meal, four families, lots of children and we were very well looked after and all enjoyed the food...."
Rebecca Davey
"Food is excellent and very good value. I don't understand why this restaurant is not more popular. I have been going here very often and it is..."
Claudia A
"Found this restaurant by accident (I couldn't be bothered to walk back to the car, after parking in the wrong place). Nice little place. I had pasta..."
Natalie Frances
"First visit here, for lunch last week with a friend. Really pleased with the quality of food and service. They have a smashing lunch deal. Will be..."
D L Mawdsley
"We were surprised how delicious was the pizza 🍕 . Highly recommended place to try for a delicious..."
Antonina
"Love this place , service is quick and professional. Food is good , prices are decent Definitely..."
Mia Krasovska
"We visited La Bella Vita for Sunday dinner and had an excellent meal. The food was fresh, cooked to perfection and extremely tasty. We had the garlic..."
Lucy H
"Fantastic Food Had 3 courses and i cannot fault any of it. Tasty, large portion specially the pudding Tiramisu it was to die for. I had the beef..."
Camilla Perkins
"La Bella Vita was recommended to me as a place to try. I was nervous about it, to be honest, because when I went there I couldn't tell if it was..."
Ryan Fulton
"Very good place for a Sunday evening for some rosé wine and good pizza. Friendly welcomed and very nice polite staff. The food is amazing! Really..."
Marian Andrei Cosmescu
"Excellent service! Thoroughly enjoyed authentic calamari for starters, the cornfed chicken with rice- super tasty !! Desert was yummy..."
Lady Bitan