The Catch of the Day
The Catch of the Day
There is a distinction that cannot be read on the menu, but is immediately felt with the first bite: how the fish on your plate was caught. At Follis, we work with hook-caught fish, landed using longlines rather than nets. It is a demanding choice that we share with pride, as it is the true reason why our dentex or blackspot sea bream offer such unique texture and flavor.
HOOK VS. NET
Hook-caught, not net-caught
The difference between good fish and an exceptional raw ingredient begins with the catch method. While net fishing focuses on high volume, longline fishing prioritizes individual quality. The fish undergoes no stress or trauma, preserving firm, compact flesh and an authentic taste.
THE LONGLINE METHOD
One fish at a time
The longline (palangaro) is a fishing system using a main line with attached baited hooks, engineered to catch one fish at a time. It is the technique that ensures optimal quality: the fish arrives in our kitchen flawless, undamaged by the pressure and crushing of heavy nets. It is also a highly selective, eco-conscious method targeting prized species such as dentex, amberjack, and blackspot sea bream, respecting the seabed without dragging across it. The longline fishing vessels we collaborate with operate across Sardinia, Apulia, and Sicily, providing us daily with meticulously chosen specimens.
ORIGIN
A supply chain we are proud to trace
Selecting exceptional fish requires following its routes. Our catch may originate from Sardinia, Apulia, Sicily, Liguria, or the Upper Adriatic. We select it daily, prioritizing absolute quality over geographical proximity.
SELECTION
The raw ingredient
We select our fish for its firm texture and outstanding performance in raw preparations, where a carpaccio or fillet reveals the unadulterated value of the ingredient. Whenever our local sea grants us its daily catch, we serve it for what it truly is: wild, local fish, subject to daily availability.
OUR DISHES
Culinary creations
Our daily catch inspires our raw tartares, carpaccios, pasta creations, and main courses. As we work exclusively with fresh fish, our offerings change with the seasons and the tide. We invite you to consult our current menu and let our dining room staff guide you through the selection of the day.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What type of fish can I enjoy at Follis?
At Follis, we serve wild fish across a range of raw dishes, carpaccios, pasta, and main courses, alongside our fresh catch of the day when available. Our offerings change continuously with the seasons.
2. What does hook-caught fish mean and why is it superior?
Hook-caught fish is landed individually using longlines, avoiding the trauma of commercial nets. It arrives pristine with firm, tight flesh, whereas net-caught fish often remains trapped for hours, yielding softer, stressed meat. That is why we exclusively choose the hook.
3. Is the catch at Follis locally sourced?
Our catch of the day features wild fish from our local waters, served based on daily availability. For other menu items, we hand-select the finest hook-caught fish from top Italian auctions, which may come from Sardinia, Apulia, or Sicily. We always clearly indicate whenever a product is local.
