Ollie's Hotel by the Sea

The Concept

A short menu, a long table

Luma is the kitchen of Ollie's — its concept is simple: a short, seasonal Mediterranean menu, sourced almost entirely from the bay and our family land. The dishes are unhurried, the plating restrained, and the conversation is allowed to last.

We work with line-caught fish from local boats, vegetables and herbs from our garden above Tivat, and the same olive oil that finds its way into every other part of the hotel. The wine list is short and well-considered, with a focus on the Adriatic — Montenegrin, Croatian and Italian producers we trust.

The Kitchen

Local. Seasonal.
Quietly considered.

What arrives at the table is shaped by what arrives at the kitchen door that morning — fish from Tivat's small fleet, sea-salt-cured tomatoes from our garden, ricotta from a producer in Boka, wild herbs from the slopes of Vrmac.

Daily catch from the Bay of Tivat
Garden vegetables & herbs
Family-pressed olive oil at every table
House-baked sourdough & focaccia
Cheeses & cured meats from small Boka producers

From the Menu

A sample evening

An indicative menu. The actual menu changes weekly with the catch and the harvest.

To Begin

Tomato & Olive Oil

Heritage tomatoes, sea salt, basil, our family olive oil.

Adriatic Carpaccio

Line-caught sea bass, lemon, capers, wild fennel.

Boka Burrata

Burrata, summer peaches, prosciutto, garden mint.

Octopus & White Bean

Slow-cooked octopus, white beans, smoked paprika.

From the Sea & Land

Whole Bay Fish

Today's catch, simply grilled, olive oil & lemon, seasonal greens.

Black Risotto

Cuttlefish ink risotto, fresh squid, garden parsley.

Slow-Cooked Lamb

Vrmac lamb shoulder, rosemary, garden potatoes.

Garden Pasta

Fresh tagliatelle, garden vegetables, aged pecorino, olive oil.

A four-course tasting menu is also available, paired with regional wines.

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Wine & Pairings

A short, well-chosen list

Our wine list is built around the Adriatic — small Montenegrin producers, a careful selection of Croatian whites from Pelješac and the islands, a handful of Italian houses from across the bay. The sommelier will gladly walk you through a pairing menu in three or five courses, or simply find the right glass for the evening.

Adriatic-focused list, ~120 references
3- and 5-course tasting pairings
Non-alcoholic pairings available
Sommelier on site every evening

At The Table

The hour before the sun goes down

Luma sits at the water's edge — the terrace opens directly onto the bay, the indoor room is candle-lit and quiet. The best table is the one you arrive for early, before the light turns. By dessert, the candles do most of the work.

An hour earlier than you planned, and an hour later than you meant to leave.

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Reserve

A table at Luma

Breakfast

07:30 — 11:00
For hotel guests

Lunch

12:30 — 15:00
Daily, on the terrace

Dinner

19:00 — 23:00
Last seating 22:00

Bar

Until late
Aperitivo from 17:00

Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner on the terrace.

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Private Dining

A room of your own

A small private dining room for up to 14 — for family celebrations, intimate weddings, anniversary dinners, or a quiet business evening. Designed in the same palette as the main room, with its own service and a tailored tasting menu prepared with the chef.

Seats 6 to 14 guests
Custom tasting menu & wine pairing
Dedicated server & sommelier
Floral & candlelight styling on request

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A Mediterranean table

A short menu, a long table

Local. Seasonal.
Quietly considered.