Must-see restaurants in Bali

  • Zen Inn

    Padangbai

    Burgers, pastas and barbecue mains are served in this clean and airy portside cafe that stays open late by local standards – often until 11pm.

  • Gelato Secrets

    Ubud

    Conveniently located outlet of the popular gelato chain. There's another branch on Monkey Forest Rd.

  • Hardy's

    West Bali

    Hardy’s is a huge, modern supermarket with groceries and sundries. Stock up for your villa here or get a fresh meal in the food court.

  • Roti Bedugul

    Central Mountains

    Just north of the market, this bakery produces fine versions of its namesake, as well as croissants and other baked goods.

  • Pasar Sindhu Night Market

    Sanur

    This market sells fresh vegetables, dried fish, pungent spices, various household goods and many tempting Balinese meals.

  • Dian Cafe

    Canggu Region

    Old-school Indonesian and Western standards are served up cheap at this open-air cafe just a few metres from the beach.

  • Sunday Market

    Sanur

    Organic produce, prepared foods, handicrafts and much more are sold by local vendors at this monthly market.

  • Ubud Organic Market

    Ubud

    Farmers' market operating on Saturdays on the front porch of Pizza Bagus on Jl Raya Pengosekan.

  • Bali Buda Shop

    Ubud

    Great source for organic produce and groceries; its baked goods are excellent.

  • Pasar Malam Kereneng

    Denpasar

    Dozens of vendors dish up food until dawn at this excellent night market.

  • Warungs

    Nusa Dua

    Your best bet for fresh and delicious local fare in the Nusa Dua area.

  • Bali Buda

    Bukit Peninsula

    A small outlet of the excellent island-wide bakery/cafe chain.

  • Night Market

    West Bali

    Dozens of stalls offering freshly cooked food after dark.

  • Cafe Garam

    East Bali

    There's a relaxed feel here, with pool tables and Balinese food plus the lyrical and haunting melodies of live genjek (traditional Balinese with…

  • L'Assiette

    Kerobokan

    The huge quiet garden behind this airy cafe is the perfect place to enjoy a salade niçoise or any of the other fresh and tasty, classic French-cafe fare…

  • Casa Luna

    Ubud

    One of the first contemporary-chic eateries to open in Ubud, Casa Luna has sadly become a victim of its own success. The interior is still stylish, but…

  • Warung Satria

    Denpasar

    On a quiet street; try the seafood satay served with a shallot sambal. Otherwise, choose from the immaculate displays, but don't wait too long after lunch…

  • Amankila Restaurant

    East Bali

    Sadly, the food served at the open-air restaurant at the Amankila resort is nowhere near as impressive as its wonderful view over a multi-tiered infinity…

  • Café Teduh

    Denpasar

    Hidden down a tiny lane, Café Teduh is a little oasis with hanging orchids, trees, flowers and ponds with fountains. Try ayam dabu-dabu (grilled chicken…

  • Pantai

    Kuta & Legian

    It's location, location, location at this beachside bar and grill. The food is stock tourist fare (seafood, Indo classics, pasta etc) but the setting…

  • Warung Babi Guling

    Ubud

    Since being 'discovered' by both Rick Stein and the late Anthony Bourdain, this local food stall has moved to larger premises with river valley views so…

  • Kafe Batan Waru

    Ubud

    This cafe serves consistently good Indonesian food. Tired of mie goreng made from instant noodles? With noodles made fresh daily, this version celebrates…

  • Stakz Bar & Grill

    Kuta & Legian

    From Vegemite on toast and a flat white for brekkie, a potato-cake roll or meat pie in the afternoon, and an Aussie burger with the lot (including…

  • Kafe Batan Waru

    Kuta & Legian

    The Tuban branch of the noted Ubud restaurant is a slicked-up version of a warung, albeit with excellent and creative Asian and local fare. There's also…

  • Warung Ida

    East Bali

    Indonesian dishes – including a good range of satays – dominate the menu at this roadside warung, but there are also a few pasta and potato dishes on the…

  • Nasa Café

    Bukit Peninsula

    Inside the shady bamboo bar built on stilts above the sand, the wraparound view through the drooping thatched roof is of a vibrant azure ribbon of…

  • Zanzibar

    Kuta & Legian

    This popular patio fronts a busy strip at Double Six Beach. Sunset is prime time; the best views are from the tables on the 2nd-floor terrace. Dishes…

  • Bali Buda

    Ubud

    This breezy upper-floor place offers a full range of vegetarian jamu (health tonics), all-day breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, thin-crust pizzas and gelato…

  • Three Monkeys

    Ubud

    The setting here is quite magical, with an ornamental koi pond and a rear dining area overlooking a little rice field. The food isn't as impressive, alas …

  • Sunset Point Warung

    East Bali

    Here, you have a bird's eye perspective over the activity of the freedivers, snorkellers and jukungs (outrigger canoes) in Jemeluk Bay. Tables are…

  • Café Moka

    Seminyak

    Enjoy French-style baked goods (fresh baguettes!) at this popular bakery and cafe. Many escape the heat and linger here for hours over little French…

  • B Couple Bar 'n' Grill

    Kuta & Legian

    A vibrant mix of upscale local and international tourists tuck into Jimbaran-style grilled seafood at this slick operation. Pool tables, TV sports and…

  • Genta Bali

    East Bali

    You can order a homemade yoghurt lassi to accompany your satay at this warung across the road from Tirta Gangga's parking area, or live dangerously and…

  • Grocer & Grind

    Seminyak

    You might think you’re at a sleek Sydney cafe, but look around and you’re unmistakably in Bali. Classic sandwiches, homemade Aussie pies, salads and big…

  • Hot Dog Shop

    Candidasa

    When he set this place up, owner Gary vowed that it would never serve nasi goreng, and he has remained true to his word. Head here for dogs, burritos and…

  • Hardy's

    Nusa Dua

    This huge outlet of the local chain of supermarkets is about 1km west of the main gate. Besides groceries, it has most other goods you might need and at…

  • Kampung Cafe

    Ubud Region

    Jaw-dropping rice terrace views are enjoyed alongside a menu of Indonesian and Western dishes in this bale (open-sided pavilion) in Ceking's Kampung Hotel…

  • Hardy's Supermarket

    Sanur

    For groceries and personal items, there's this large supermarket, which has all manner of local and imported food items, plus a range of souvenirs on its…

  • Produce Market

    Ubud

    Ubud's bountiful produce market operates to a greater or lesser extent every day and is buried behind the Pasar Seni site. It starts early in the morning…

  • Pizza Bagus

    Ubud

    Thin-crust pizzas, bowls of pasta and sandwiches are served in this characterless place attached to an organic grocery store. Delivery is available; cash…

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