Cactus Milano’s Roasted Octopus

At Cactus Milano, our Roasted Octopus is more than just a dish—it’s an icon of our cuisine, a beloved staple that we transform into new seasonal experiences. It’s a recurring star, but never the same. Each menu gives it a new identity, new colors, new emotions. And yet, one thing never changes: its perfect texture. Crispy on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside—every tentacle tells the story of our respect for raw ingredients and our passion for signature cuisine. It’s a timeless classic that evolves with us and with the seasons.

Today, we present it in a completely new interpretation designed to surprise you: Roasted Mediterranean Octopus served on a base called “Mediterranean Earth”—a fusion of land and sea flavors in perfect balance. A refined agretto brings acidity, cedar gelée ignites the palate with a bright citrus note, while peas—prepared in three different textures—playfully explore taste and contrast. It’s a meeting of distant ingredients, brought together by the creative hand of our chef Alessio Sebastiani, always seeking new ways to connect taste and storytelling.

Our roasted octopus has starred in many Cactus Milano menus. We’ve paired it with vibrant root vegetables, rested it on creamy purple potatoes, and let it dance alongside crisp turnip greens. Every season has been an opportunity to give it new voice, without ever altering its essence. It perfectly represents our culinary approach: technique, intuition, and respect. For our longtime guests, it’s also a symbol of continuity—a recurring favorite that always returns with a different character, and a familiar thrill.

Choosing octopus at Cactus Milano is not only a matter of taste, but also of awareness. Every tentacle we serve comes from a transparent and sustainable supply chain: we use only fresh, carefully selected seafood, preparing it with precision and pairing it with seasonal ingredients that highlight both flavor and wellness. Octopus is naturally low in fat, rich in protein and minerals, making it the ideal choice for those seeking a healthy, balanced, and creative diet. Our philosophy is simple: eat well, with pleasure and respect for what the sea offers us.

We invite you to experience our Roasted Mediterranean Octopus here at Cactus Milano, in the heart of Moscova. Every dish we serve is the result of research, passion, and a desire to innovate. Book your table and be surprised by a dish that’s never quite the same—but always manages to win you over. Because at Cactus, octopus is a constant that evolves, and that’s precisely its secret.