Sights in Split - Croatia and Slovenia - page 345

tas,60-125-knmaincourses;90-kndailyspecialincludessoup,salad,andmaindish;lotsof
groups, daily 10:00-24:00, Šubi ć eva 5, tel. [phone]).
Bajamonti sits regally at the top of Split's beautiful, arcaded square, Trg Republike, just
offthewestendoftheRiva.Thisplacebringsacertaingrand-caféelegancetoSplit'sother-
wiserustic- konoba -heavydiningscene.Theinteriorisclassy,withcheckerboard-tiled,split-
level elegance, but the best seating is on the grand square out front, facing the sea. The food
is pricey, with an emphasis on fish (90-120-kn pastas, 120-170-kn main courses, 75-95-kn
lunches, daily 7:30-24:00, Trg Republike 1, tel. [phone]).
Uje Oilbar is the flagship restaurant of Croatia's popular chain of upscale olive-oil
boutiques. Tucked away in a hidden corner of the Old Town, it serves simple plates and
boards of Dalmatian pršut (prosciutto), cheeses, olives, and, of course, olive oils—50 dif-
ferent types. The menu is short, and it feels more like a big snack than a hearty meal; to
assemble a filling meal, you'll run up quite a bill. But the rustic-mod interior, pleasant (if
cramped)outdoorseating,andrefreshinglygood-qualitylocalflavorscanmakealightmeal
hereworthwhile(35-65-knolive-oiltastings,70-100-knsmallplatesandtasterboards,daily
12:00-24:00, Dominisova 3, mobile [phone]).
Maslina (“Olive”), an unpretentious family-run spot filled with locals, hides behind
a shopping mall on the busy Marmontova pedestrian street. They serve a wide range of
45-70-knpizzasandpastas,plus70-120-knmeatandfishdishes(Tue-Sat11:00-24:00,Sun-
Mon 12:00-24:00, Teutina 1A, tel. [phone], Pezo family). It's virtually impossible to
find on your own, so follow these directions carefully: Approaching the top of Marmontova
from the harbor, look for the low-profile archway on the left beyond the café tables (just
beforethebigZarastore).Walkalongtheskinnypathbetweenthebuildingandtheoldwall
to reach the restaurant.
Pizzerias: Ristorante Pizzeria Galija, atthewestendoftheOldTown,hasaboisterous
local following and good wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and salads. They have a cozy interior
and a terrace (40-75 kn, Mon-Sat 9:00-24:00, Sun 12:00-24:00, air-con, just a block off of
Marmontova at Ton č i ć eva 12, tel. [phone]; the recommended Hajduk ice-cream shop
is nearby). Zlatna Vrata (“Golden Gate”), right in the Old Town, offers wood-fired pizzas
and pasta dishes. The food and interior are nothing special, but there's wonderful outdoor
seating in a tingle-worthy Gothic courtyard with pointy arches and lots of pillars. They plan
to start serving a more extensive and expensive menu in the near future, so prices may in-
crease(50-75kn,Mon-Sat7:00-24:00,closedSun,justinsidetheGoldenGateand—asyou
face outside—up the skinny alley to the left, on Majstora Jurja, tel. [phone]).
Take-Away: Fast Food None (“Grandma's”) is a stand-up or take-away pizza joint
handy for a quick bite in the Old Town. In addition to pizzas and bruschettas with various
toppings, they serve up a pair of traditional pizza-like specialties (with crust on bottom and
top, like a filled pizza): viška poga č a, with tomatoes, onion, and anchovy; and soparnik,