Yefsi Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

1. Yefsi Estiatorio

8.5
1481 York Ave (at E 78th St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Upper East Side · 32 tips and reviews

Steve R.Steve Roberts: Food across the board is amazing...love the Octopus, shrimp and Yefsi chips

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Seafood orzo is slammin, great house white, baked feta and octopus set high expectations at the beginning of the meal.

AnyaAnya: Grilled octopus is a must! Everything we've ordered was delicious, except for spinach as a side dish.

Boqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

2. Boqueria

9.1
1460 2nd Ave (76th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: New Boqueria location offers exclusive dishes like the Cojonudo (fried qual eggs with chorizo on toast), and Pulpo a la Gallega (grilled octopus, olive oil mashed potatoes, fennel, smoked pimenton). Read more.

Sophie P.Sophie Parks: Bacon wrapped dates, grilled octopus, seafood paella (but it takes 40 minutes!), and churros filled with Nutella! Everything was fabulous!

Sameepa S.Sameepa Shetty: Sit at the chef's table. Bacon wrapped dates, bass, octopus and churros with coffee ice cream are must haves. Great cocktails too.

Anassa Taverna is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

3. Anassa Taverna

8.3
200 E 60th St, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews

Richard W.Richard Whiddon: Grilled octopus is fantastic - ask for zoeie

Pierre v.Pierre van Medge: Expensive but delicious. The octopus appetizer is highly recommended. So are the lamb chops.

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Great octopus, grilled calamari and haloumi appetizer. Try the lavraki as main

Amali is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

4. Amali

8.2
115 E 60th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews

Joseph H.Joseph Hanley: Octopus, chicken, all the pastas, all the entrees.

Christin G.Christin Gabriel: Great octopus, excellent burrata. Try some of the Greek mainland wines.

Nick C.Nick Conti: Amazing food and service...octopus. Beet salad. Feta dumplings

Avra Madison is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

5. Avra Madison

8.7
14 E 60th St, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

Elizaveta T.Elizaveta T.: This place is ok, pricey, but with a nice ambiance. If you go, order starters (like octopus, it's superb) and some Californian Chardonnay. I would go to Milos (the same menu) for second course+dessert

Sofie C.Sofie Crequie: Grilled Octopus, crab cake

TaniaTania: I ate octopus, sea bass. Octopus was too salty, fish ok. Nothing special about the place...

Serafina Always is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

6. Serafina Always

8.1
33 E 61st St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 107 tips and reviews

Nikki 🌺Nikki 🌺: Try the margherita pizza and fried calamari to start, and then one of their homemade pastas as an entree! Can't go wrong with any of the selections!

Mandy F.Mandy Fatemi: Get the calamari to start. Food came out right away. Very fresh, not too garlicky, and not too heavy Italian food. Just right.

Gabbi B.Gabbi Baker: Great classic Italian restaurant with delicious pizza, pasta, and fried calamari! Spotted a Real Housewife of DC - it's a favorite! A lot of families with children, too.

Uva is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

7. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

Em L.Em L: Bruschetta and calamari for apps are delicious. Gnocchi is good but can get to be too creamy so order to share.

Jacqueline H.Jacqueline Ho: Calamari, sea scallops, baked penne! So so good!

SarahSarah: Grilled calamari was delicious. A wide array or cheese and charcuterie, a vast selection of fairly priced wine by the glass.

Kouzina by Trata is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

8. Kouzina by Trata

7.5
1331 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Jennifer R.Jennifer Ritter: Get the octopus it is amazing

Milena A.Milena Adamian: Octopus and zucchini cheese balls are fantastic! Service can be better, but food is fresh and taste great.

ᴡ Y.ᴡ Young: Like everyone said, the octopus is a must!

Morso NYC is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

9. Morso NYC

7.2
420 E 59th St (btwn 1st Ave & Sutton Pl), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews

Meaghan K.Meaghan Kenny: Best calamari I've ever had! Came with kids and they were able to make items that worked for them

M R.M Reilly-Brooks: Grilled octopus as an app, rabbit hunter stew, sardines with fennel and pignolis--and cheesecake! Nice Valentine's Day meal (After Hours Jazz group played too)

Michael G.Michael G.: This is like the local diner for the elderly residents of Sutton Place, but hey they know how to eat well. Grilled octopus (Polpo Alla Griglia), Spaghetti Rustica, and Pollo Martini are all delicious

Tony's Di Napoli is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

10. Tony's Di Napoli

8.0
1081 3rd Ave (btwn E 63rd & E 64th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 64 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lugavere: Chicken parm is fuuuaaaarkkkin good and da calamari is hot doggity dayummmn goood!!!

Kathy O.Kathy O'Shea: Calamari and sangria is the best!

Bayan B.Bayan Bamukhayyar: Despite the mouthwatering items on the menu, Tony's offers specials of the day that I recommend you try. The family style portions are perfect for 2, even 3. Don't underestimate the house salad!

Korali Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

11. Korali Estiatorio

7.5
1662 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 10 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lau: Tasty Greek food! Get the charred octopus, moussaka, and plaki

JeffreyJeffrey: Octopus, meatballs, swordfish kabobs are all great.

Bobby A.Bobby Asher: Great ambience and specials ! Takes you back to Greece

A La Turka is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

12. A La Turka

8.1
1417 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews

Veronica P.Veronica Poloneitchik: Zuccini pancakes and grilled calamari

Chris S.Chris Sansone: The octopus is amazing!

Sean M.Sean Meriwether: We love this place. The food and service are consistently good, especially the lamb dishes. On Thursdays they have live music and dancing. Come, drink Turkish wine, eat and have a great time!

Nick's Restaurant & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

13. Nick's Restaurant & Pizzeria

7.7
1814 2nd Ave (at E 94th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Yorkville · 44 tips and reviews

MoRizaMoRiza: Try the Fried Calamari - Family style, enough to feed a village!

zizoozizoo: The table in the window corner is my favorite. I loved the fried calamari. Pepperoni pizza is excellent and the family size arugula salad is a must.

Murat D.Murat Dinç: Pizza was thin, rich and tasty. Minestrone soup almost perfect. Fried baby squids and all sorta of pasta. You will definetly enjoy it.

Mediterraneo is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

14. Mediterraneo

7.1
1260 2nd Ave (at 66th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 39 tips and reviews

Claudia F.Claudia Fuentes Price: Grilled Calamari is the best!

Christina R.Christina Ricciardi: The grilled calamari is great, as is the polenta with duck. Wash it down with a 2008 Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon!

Gellie C.Gellie Chaya: Duck parpadella pasta and calamari are yummy!

83 1/2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Octopus in the Upper East Side, New York.

15. 83 1/2

8.4
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 22 tips and reviews

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Al Dente pastas and superb wines. Love the Calamari. A local gem.

Gabbie C.Gabbie Chamorro: The bass is an A+ with its fresh veggies. The hanger steak was delicious and traditional, loved the sauce. Portions are on the small side (but high quality) I regret not ordering apps. Lovely UES gem!

Chris T.Chris Towe: Ask about the 6 course 'blind' tasting menu. You sit at a bar overlooking the kitchen.