Stories from the sea

Oli Mare restaurant blog, Poreč

Stories about fresh Adriatic fish, Istrian truffles, homemade pasta and fishing tradition — everything behind each plate at our seafood restaurant in Poreč, Croatia.

Published · 2026-05-04

Catch of the day in Poreč – fresh Adriatic fish, every day

The sea writes a new menu every day. At Oli Mare we serve the catch of the day – fresh fish our fishermen brought in from the Adriatic that very morning.

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Published · 2026-05-11

Gregada – the oldest fishermen's dish of the Croatian coast

Gregada was born on fishing boats: fish, potatoes, onion and olive oil, slowly cooked into one pot. Today it is our house special for two persons.

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Published · 2026-05-18

Black Wave – squid ink pasta with seafood, our signature dish

Black pasta made with cuttlefish ink and fresh seafood blend into a plate that carries the authentic taste of the Adriatic. Served per person.

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Published · 2026-05-25

Golden Prawns – Adriatic prawns with Istrian truffles

Fragrant truffles from the forests of Motovun and fresh Adriatic prawns served on traditional polenta – where Istrian land meets the sea.

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Published · 2026-06-01

Pljukanci Oli Mare – handmade Istrian pasta with prawns and truffles

Hand-rolled pljukanci, fresh Adriatic prawns and Istrian truffles – a dish that tells the story of Istria, its forests and its sea.

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Published · 2026-06-08

Lobster buzara – the most festive dish of Adriatic cuisine

Lobster prepared the classic buzara way, with olive oil, garlic, white wine, tomato and parsley – a symbol of the richness of the Adriatic.

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Published · 2026-06-15

Fisherman's Potato – the flavours of the Croatian coast in one bite

Along the Croatian coast it was said that no fisherman's table was complete without fish, potatoes and Swiss chard. That is where our starter comes from.

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Published · 2026-06-22

Keeping the traditions of the sea alive – spear fishing and respect for the Adriatic

Although we live in modern times, part of our catch is still taken the old way – with a fishing spear, with patience and deep respect for the sea.

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Published · 2026-06-29

Everything started with the sea – the family story of Oli Mare

Our Emil has been diving since he was a child. In 1990 he founded his own company and has dedicated his life to fishing and shellfish farming ever since.

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