Must see restaurants in Ubud

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    Room4Dessert

    Celebrity chef Will Goldfarb, who hails from the States and gained fame via Netflix's Chef's Table, runs what could be a nightclub but is in fact a…

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    Full Circle

    Australian-style cafe society is represented by a few popular businesses here in Ubud, and this is its most recent – and sleek – incarnation. Though it's…

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    Moksa

    Based at its own permaculture farm, Moksa shows that extraordinary meals can be created with vegetables prepared simply. Half the dishes are raw, half…

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    Kafe

    This is the type of place that Ubud does particularly well. Attractive decor, laid-back vibe, friendly staff and healthy food are the hallmarks, and…

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    Pica

    Much-acclaimed, the contemporary South American cuisine served at this small restaurant is one of Ubud's culinary highlights. From the open kitchen,…

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    Dumbo

    Music, mixology and Italian food are a particularly good trio, so you'd need to be a dumbo not to eat here, especially as pizzas cooked in a wood-fired…

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    Watercress

    A young and fashionable crowd flocks to this Aussie-style contemporary cafe to nosh on all-day breakfasts, burgers, sourdough sandwiches, homemade cakes,…

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    Uma Cucina

    There's lots to like about this Italian restaurant. Its flexible kitchen serves an antipasto set menu at lunch (eight antipasti, 299,000Rp), a filling…

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    Hujan Locale

    Chef Will Meyrick is the culinary genius behind Mama San in Seminyak, and his Ubud outpost is just as impressive. The menu delivers traditional Indonesian…

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    Mozaic

    Chef Chris Salans oversees this much-lauded top-end restaurant. Fine French fusion cuisine features on a constantly changing seasonal menu that takes its…

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    Nasi Ayam Kedewatan

    Few locals making the trek up the hill through Sayan pass this Bali version of a roadhouse without stopping. The star is sate lilit: chicken is minced,…

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    Kubu

    Resembling a posh version of the Balinese bamboo hut that it is named for, Mandapa's premier restaurant offers a memorable and romantic dining experience…

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    Cafe Pomegranate

    High style amid the rice fields. This curving teak, bamboo and thatch pavilion is a favourite of Ubud's expats for a drink. Lassies, smoothies, coffee…

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    Pesona

    Superb Indian fare (the pappadums crackle!) is served by attentive staff in this airy upstairs restaurant. But the real appeal is the long cocktail list…

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    Locavore

    Foodies book months in advance to sample the tasting menus at this temple to modern gastronomy. Flavours are fresh, bold and often unorthodox;…

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    Clear

    Known for its theatrical decor and crowd-pleasing menu, Clear is one of Ubud's most popular eateries. The relentlessly healthy dishes feature local…

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    Nusantara

    Can't score a table at acclaimed Locovore? You might have more luck here at the same team's stylish Indonesian restaurant. Nusantara means 'archipelago',…

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    Swasti Beloved Cafe

    This cafe attached to Swasti Eco Cottages is reason enough to take a stroll through the Monkey Forest. Indonesian and Western dishes prepared from the…

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    Locavore to Go

    From the team behind foodie favourite Locavore, this cafe attached to a butcher shop offers creative breakfast choices (order the waffle with fried duck…

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    Spice

    Well-known Ubud restauranteur Chris Salans is the brains behind this air-conditioned gastrobar on the town's main street. It's a good choice for a late…