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Octopus under the bell on the Makarska Riviera – a taste you will never forget

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16.02.2026
Some dishes are good. Others stay with you forever. Octopus under the bell is definitely one of them. A warm evening, the smell of herbs and charcoal, and somewhere in the kitchen the heavy lid is lifted. You instantly know something special is coming. What does “under the bell” mean? Octopus, potatoes, vegetables, olive oil and garlic are placed in a pan, covered with a metal dome and buried under hot embers. Slow. Patient. Traditional. And that is where the magic happens. Why it is so unique Forget chewy octopus. Here it becomes incredibly tender, juicy and full of flavor. The potatoes absorb everything, the sauce begs for bread. Every bite tastes like the sea. More than dinner It’s for long evenings, wine, laughter and the feeling of being exactly where you want to be. Tip If you see it on the menu – order it. The wait is worth it.

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