Uje Oil Bar Split: must-try Split restaurant

The restaurant Uje is located in the center of Split, Croatia. As you weave through Split’s cobbled streets and vibrant squares, you’ll come across the Uje Restaurant, a culinary bastion that couples modernity with the tradition of Mediterranean cuisine.

Open year-round, the Uje restaurant offers Mediterranean dishes based on fresh local produce.

The stylish, bistro-style interior is warm and welcoming with lovely wooden furniture, while two side street terraces provide al fresco dining during the hot summer days.

Expect to pay anywhere between €30 ($32, £26) and €50 ($55, £43) per person for a full meal.

Let’s delve into the world of Uje — its ambiance, gastronomic delights, and what sets this eatery apart as one of the best restaurants in Split, Croatia.

Restaurant Uje Oil Bar: Overview

Overview	Restaurant Uje
Cuisine	Mediterranean
Style	Bistro
Type Of Food	Dalmatian comfort food
Recommended Dishes	Tuna, beef or lamb stew, risotto, steak tartar
Price Range	Starters €6 – €13 ($7 – $14, £5 – £11), Pasta, risotto: €19 ($21, £16), Main Dishes: €22 – €32 ($24 – $35, £19 – £27), Dessert: €5.50 ($6, £5)
Ambiance	Casual
Car access / Parking	No
Best For	Families, Foodies
Service	Friendly, Informal
Vegetarian / Vegan	Some vegetarian pasta and starters are available, but no vegan options.
Capacity	30 inside, 40 outside
Distance to town center	In the center
Credit Cards	Yes
Working Hours	Daily, noon – 12 a.m.
Reservations	Recommended
Address	Dominisova ul. 3, Split, Croatia
Contact	m: +385 95 2008 009

Where is the restaurant Uje located: How to Get There?

Restaurant Uje is situated in the heart of Split, Croatia. Accessing Uje is uncomplicated, thanks to its central location within the Diocletian Palace. Whether you’re strolling through the bustling People’s Square or admiring the Peristil, the restaurant is just a stone’s throw away.

It’s worth noting that this part of the town is car-free, so you’ll need to park your vehicle on the streets, parking lots, or garages nearby. The nearest parking lot to the restaurant is on Istarska Street, which is just a 5-minute walk away.

When is the restaurant Uje Oil Bar open?

The Uje restaurant is open daily, from noon to 12 a.m. Due to its popularity and limited seating, reservations are recommended. Both locals and tourists frequent this establishment.

Food in Uje Oil Bar: What To Expect?

Uje is a restaurant that offers Dalmatian comfort food based on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Even though its menu is relatively short, it’s quite diverse and features fish, seafood, and meat dishes.

The menu is creative and offers a contemporary twist to traditional favorites. Some of the must-tries include Skradin risotto, which is made with slow-braised veal, brudet, a succulent fish stew, and pasticada, a slow-cooked beef delicacy.

Besides the regular menu items, there are also daily dishes available based on the day’s market offerings.

In addition to its mouth-watering dishes, Uje has its own brand of olive oil and offers guided olive oil tastings. This olive oil is used in all dishes, including ice cream. As a couvert, the restaurant serves olive oil with homemade bread.

Prices at Uje: How Much Does It Cost To Eat At Uje?

Lunch or dinner at Uje restaurant costs €30-€50 / $32-$55 / £26-£43 per person. Appetizers range from €6 ($6, £5) for soup to €18.5 ($20, £16) for steak tartare.

Popular tapenade is €9 ($9, £8) and bruschetta is €12 ($13, £10). Pasta, risotto, fish, and meat range from €19-€32.5 / $21-$35 / £17-£28. Ice cream with olive oil is €4.5 ($5, £4).

In addition to being a restaurant, Uje also serves as a shop. They offer Croatian olive oils, olives-based products such as tapenades, local wines at reasonable prices, jams, and chocolates.

They also have a variety of kitchen accessories like wooden spoons, bowls, and cutting boards made from olive trees (although imported).

The atmosphere at the restaurant Uje: Tradition Meets Modernity

Upon entering Uje, one is greeted by the warm glow of Mediterranean hospitality and by a contemporary design that seamlessly intertwines with the ancient stone walls. The modern and light wooden furniture makes the place feel cozy and warm.

The restaurant’s ambiance is a marriage of tradition and novelty—lively and inviting with a touch of refinement.

The restaurant Uje takes the initiative to organize and participate in various local culinary events during the winter months. They aim to cater not only to tourists but also to locals.

Some events they hold are Advent in Split, Olive Oil education sessions, and appearances by renowned Croatian chefs from other parts of the country.

The restaurant Uje accommodates 30 people inside and 40 outside.

Our experience at Uje Oil Bar Split

The Uje experience is not just about the food but also about the cultural immersion and hospitality. The attentive staff provides recommendations and a personal touch to guide patrons.

A good selection of local wines complements the food, and an array of olive oils and delicatessen products are available, extending the Uje experience beyond the restaurant.

When we walked into Uje, we immediately liked it. They served bread on a wooden board, and the waiter was friendly and suggested checking the day’s specials.

We decided to order a variety of appetizers to share, including shrimp in lemon juice, marinated tuna with confit of red onions, scrambled eggs with shrimps and asparagus, and prosciutto and sea fennel. The scrambled eggs were served on homemade bread.

The waiter recommended their white house wine – Istrian Malvasia, which they bottle under the home brand Carakter.

For the main course, we ordered meatballs with artichokes. The sauce was light, the meatballs were succulent and the artichokes were well-cooked and easy to eat.

Other main dishes included homemade sausages with potatoes, tuna steak, beefsteak, and a tuna stew with polenta. The desserts were also excellent – a chocolate tart and traditional “fritule” donuts with almonds.

We enjoyed the Uje experience so much that we have returned many times since.

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