Barba Ive, fisherman
They call him Barba, which means uncle, because that is what all the children in the village called him. The name stuck, and so did the habit of bringing every guest bread, olive oil and the question whether they are hungry.
How it all began
First time at sea
At fourteen, Ive goes out with his father to fish for sardines for the first time.
The konoba opens
The first guests sit down at two tables in the old stone net shed. On the menu: the fish of the day and house wine from the barrel.
Mare takes over the kitchen
After culinary school and seasons in coastal hotels, Mare comes home. Pašticada and black risotto, made to grandmother's recipe, join the menu.
The terrace by the sea
Under a new vine pergola a terrace with forty seats is built, five metres from the water.
Toni takes the terrace
Grandson Toni finishes his hospitality degree, comes home and takes over the terrace, the wine list and the online reservations.
Our family
Barba Ive
Fisherman and founder
Every morning at five he inspects the catch on the quay and decides what ends up on your plate.
Mare
Head cook
Cooks from her mother's and grandmother's recipes and lights the peka at eight in the morning.
Toni
Terrace and wines
Picks the wines from the neighbours, handles the reservations and makes sure every guest gets the best table.
Good to know
We prepare octopus and lamb under the peka only to order: reserve them a day ahead by phone or in the notes of your online reservation, for at least two people. We light the peka in the morning.
Fresh fish is sold by the kilo and the price depends on the catch, usually between €55 and €95. Before cooking, we show and weigh the fish in front of you, so you know the price in advance.
When the bora keeps the fishermen ashore, there is less fresh fish or none at all. Then we recommend the pašticada and the lamb, and we serve only fresh fish: never frozen.
Of course: there are a few berths in front of the konoba for guests, free while you dine with us. Let us know in advance, especially in July and August.
Children are always welcome: we have high chairs and a kids' plate, and the early family dinner from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM is even cheaper. Dogs are welcome on the terrace.
Yes, though not many: Swiss chard with potatoes, local salads, peka-baked potatoes and desserts. Tell us when you book and Mare will prepare something special, such as a vegetable risotto.
We are open every day from 12:00 PM to 10:45 PM. The main season runs from Easter to October; out of season, call us the day before so that we can get fresh fish. Parking is above the village, a five-minute walk from the konoba.
Get in touch
Address
Obala svetog Nikole 7, 22243 Murter
See you by the sea
Book a table online or give us a call: Mare and Toni answer the phone every day from noon.