1. 10. 2025
Savor the flavors of the sea this autumn!
Calamari – the heroes of the sea, reigning on Istrian plates for decades. From October 17 to November 2, 2025, we invite you to savor them in selected inns and restaurants across Slovenian Istria. Grilled, with pasta, fried, stuffed, or given a modern twist – every dish tells its own story.
17 restaurants, countless ways to enjoy
The culinary days that began in Izola have now expanded across the entire Slovenian Istria region. This time, 17 selected inns and restaurants await you with special calamari dishes, inspired by tradition and the creativity of local chefs. Some of them also offer tasting menus or pairings with local wines.
Ankaran
Residence Ortus
DISHES:
Fried calamari with side dish, €16
Grilled calamari with chard and potatoes, €18
Rezidenca Ortus is open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, closed on Sundays. During school holidays, it will also be open on Sundays.
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Koper and surroundings
Folpo
DISHES:
- Something chilled: baby calamari with seasonal vegetables on toasted bruschetta, €12
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Something grilled: grilled calamari with porcini mushrooms and homemade pesto, €16
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Something fried: fried calamari with vegetable tempura and house-made sauce, €15
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Karjola Marezige
DISHES:
- Adriatic calamari in a pan with potatoes, onion, and herbs, €23.90
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Stuffed Adriatic calamari with porcini mushrooms and prawns, oven-baked, €24.80
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Seafood fantasy with homemade pasta, calamari, and scampi, €18.70
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Calamari stew with baked corn polenta, €15.30
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Calamari in pastry with house sauce, mozzarella, and prosciutto, €15.90
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Oljka Vanganel
DISHES:
- Autumn salad with calamari
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Paccheri with calamari Mediterranean-style
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Oven-baked calamari with potatoes and truffles
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Calamari in sauce with kale purée
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Portus Koper
DISHES:
- Calamari in a skillet on potatoes with white wine and fish broth sauce, €15.90
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Grilled calamari with potato espuma, Swiss chard, and black fleur de sel, €18.70
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Al Mulin restaurant
DISHES:
- Calamari ribbons on goat cheese cream, porcini consommé, roe, €15
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Risotto with pumpkin, calamari, fried tentacles, and prawn cream, €17
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Sautéed calamari, cauliflower purée, vegetables, black truffle, €18
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Brič restaurant
MENU:
- Calamari carpaccio with citrus, olive oil, and honey
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Goat cheese with herbs and red onions
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Fried Adriatic calamari with Swiss chard and potatoes
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Fig mousse with white chocolate
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Menu price: 35 €
With the meal, a wine pairing of three top local wines is also offered (€10).
They also offer other delicious dishes, which can be ordered individually:
- Calamari carpaccio with citrus, olive oil, and honey; and goat cheese with herbs and red onions, €13.90
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Grilled Adriatic calamari with roasted vegetables and potatoes (300 g), €22.90
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Fried Adriatic calamari with Swiss chard and potatoes (300 g), €22.90
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Homemade pljukanci pasta with calamari and Hokkaido pumpkin, €16.90
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They are open daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, except on Wednesdays when they are closed.
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Izola
Capuccino Svetilnik
MENU (price 22 €):
- Starter: octopus salad
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Main course: calamari, fried or grilled, with a side dish
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Side: small salad
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Bujol
DISHES:
- Homemade calamari prepared three ways, €20
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Fried calamari / Grilled calamari, €15
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Grilled calamari with onions, €16.50
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Gušt
DISHES:
- Fried calamari, €15.90
- Grilled calamari, €15.90
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Grilled Adriatic calamari, €21.90
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Adriatic calamari with truffles and oven-baked potatoes, €24.90
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Perla
DISHES:
- Calamari in buzara sauce with toasted polenta and olives, €14.90
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Sidro
DISHES:
- Grilled or fried Adriatic calamari, €20
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Grill pri Perotu
DISHES:
- Grilled calamari / fried calamari / calamari on a zucchini bed, €14
Stuffed calamari, €16
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Hotel Marina restaurant
DISHES:
- Calamari carpaccio | cuttlefish mayonnaise | pomegranate | chives, €16
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Pumpkin risotto with calamari | sweet potato | smoked ricotta, €20
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Fried calamari with lemon zest and rosemary | fennel aioli, €18
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Calamari from the skillet with potatoes, porcini mushrooms, and vegetables, €22
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Kamin restaurant
DISHES:
- Stuffed calamari with zucchini, bell pepper, celery, Roquefort, and polenta, €24
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Risotto with calamari and Parmesan truffles, €19
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Oven-baked calamari with potatoes, porcini mushrooms, and mozzarella, €23
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Pergola restaurant
DISHES:
- Fritto misto, €12.50
- Grilled calamari, €12.50
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Calamari on salad, €12.50
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Fried calamari, €12.50
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Portorož and Piran
Marina Portorož restaurant
DISHES:
- Stuffed calamari with porcini mushrooms, egg, and tentacles, smoked purée, roasted honey-glazed carrots, €23.80
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Why are calamari so popular?
Calamari have been reigning on Istrian plates for decades, cherished by both locals and visitors. Their tender flesh and versatility in the kitchen allow for countless interpretations: grilled, fried, stuffed, in pasta, or baked – each version has its devoted fans.
Did you know that calamari can swim up to 40 km/h? It’s no wonder they often “disappear” quickly from the plate in the kitchen!
The hallmark of Adriatic calamari is their freshness and full flavor – they are caught in the clean, clear waters of the Adriatic and prized for their premium quality. While the global market is often flooded with frozen calamari from distant seas, Adriatic calamari impress with their delicate texture and distinctive taste. They are a true culinary delight, recognizable from the very first bite.
Visit the Calamari Days
When? From October 17 to November 2, 2025
Where? In 17 selected restaurants and inns across Slovenian Istria
Why? Because calamari are not just a dish, but a whole story. Reserve your table before they disappear from the menu!