Kerobokan
One of Bali's best places for babi guling (spit-roast pig stuffed with chilli, turmeric, garlic and ginger) is back off this busy street about 1.5km east…
Must-see restaurants in Kuta & Southwest Beaches
Kerobokan
Bali’s numerous climate zones (hot and humid near the ocean, cool and dry up the volcano slopes) mean that pretty much any fruit or vegetable can be grown…
Kuta & Legian
Once you get used to the local serving staff in full German dirndl, you might almost think you're in a sweatier version of Munich. The menu is authentic…
Seminyak
A sibling of the much-loved Earth Cafe, this organic vegetarian restaurant also does tasty vegan and raw food. It's perhaps better known for its Upstairs…
Seminyak
With polished concrete floors, dangling light bulbs, distressed walls and vintage-style furniture, this cavernous cafe is almost a Seminyak cliché. A…
Seminyak
A gnocchi-sized little trattoria, Rolling Fork serves excellent Italian fare. Breakfast features gorgeous baked goods and excellent coffees. Lunch and…
Canggu Region
An Echo Beach icon, this seafront restaurant-bar has front-row seats (tables, sofas, picnic tables) to enjoy the surf action. There's an impressive…
Kuta & Legian
The best of the beachfront restaurants on Legian’s car-free strip, Mozzarella serves Italian fare that's more authentic than most. Fresh fish also…
Seminyak
As sprightly as a chilli-accented salsa, this open-fronted casual cafe is known for its babi guling tacos. Obviously merging Bali's iconic suckling pig…
Kerobokan
A no-frills Javanese halal classic. Choose your rice (we prefer the fragrant yellow), then pick from a delectable array that includes tempeh in sweet…
Kerobokan
Inspired by the overhyped Ubud original, this Nuri's works to promote the concept and has a much larger outdoor component. Remarkably, it has become a…
Canggu Region
This appealing outlet of the Ubud original has all the excellent baked goods and organic groceries you'd expect. The small cafe serves healthy juices and…
Kuta & Legian
Made’s was the original tourist warung in Kuta and its Westernised Indonesian menu has been much copied. Classic dishes such as nasi campur (rice with a…
Canggu
Set just far enough back from the road to avoid the fumes, this cafe reflects the retro-chic design sensibilities of its parent housewares emporium. Relax…
Kuta & Legian
This long-running Javanese favourite is known for its array of authentic Indonesian dishes, including beef rendang (curry), perkedel (fritters), prawn…
Seminyak
This vast and always popular restaurant thrives in a part of Seminyak that's as thick as a good risotto with eateries. Choose a table overlooking the…
Kuta & Legian
The Balcony has a breezy tropical design and sits above the din of Jl Benesari below. Get ready for the day with something from the long breakfast menu…
Kuta & Legian
Lunch goes swimmingly at this authentic warung specialising in seafood. An array of grilled fish awaits; if you prefer fowl over fin, the sate ayam (satay…
Kuta & Legian
One of 40 worldwide, this outlet of Jamie Oliver's chain has the expected creative and seasonal menu. The dishes bust clichés and also, possibly, your…
Kerobokan
A hit with the hipster set, this leafy roadside cafe does a roaring trade. As well as hearty breakfasts and gourmet burgers, it features healthy mains and…
Seminyak
It's like you died and went to comfort-food heaven. The burgers here are beloved as are the onion rings, fries, shakes and more. There are all manner of…
Seminyak
The good vibes are organic at this vegetarian cafe and store. Choose from creative salads, sandwiches or wholegrain vegan and raw-food goodies. It's most…
Kerobokan
Like a gem store of treats, this upscale deli-cafe run by the Bali Catering Company serves an array of fanciful little delights. Many spend all day…
Kerobokan
Barbacoa is an impressive space with soaring timber ceilings, colourful mosaic-tiled floors and rice-field views (for now). The food is all about grilled…
Kuta & Legian
Serving the food of Indonesia, this large restaurant is a metaphor for the islands themselves, with various thatched dining pavilions set amid ponds and…
Canggu
Otherwise known as 'Warung Vietnam', this place serves bowls of pho that are simply superb. Lots of rich beefy goodness contrasting with perfect noodles…
Seminyak
This classic warung may look simple from the street but the comfy tables are – like the many fresh and spicy dishes on offer – a cut above the norm. There…
Kuta & Legian
This simple stall with shady tables is right on Kuta Beach. It dishes up some of the freshest local fare you'll find, with views of the surf. Enter the…
Seminyak
Always busy, this large supermarket is the grocery favourite among expats, who appreciate its good prices and broad range of food, including good fruit…
Kuta & Legian
Let the beach breezes waft across your cheeks at this upscale sushi outlet with views of the surf. The menu is long on sushi and quality is high. Watch…
Seminyak
The woks roar almost from dawn to dusk amid the constant hubbub on this busy corner of Jl Raya Seminyak, where several stalls cook food fresh under the…
Kuta & Legian
An attractive oasis just off the madness of Jl Legian, this sweet little open-fronted cafe serves excellent coffee drinks, smoothies and casual fare such…
Canggu
Beautiful French-style baked goods (the almond croissant, wow!) are the speciality at this small Bali chain of cafes. Enjoy pastries, sandwiches on…
Seminyak
The best feature of the Seminyak Sq open-air mall is this bakery with its shady tables and long menu of baked goods, salads, sandwiches and other fine…
Seminyak
Keeping things real at the convergence of Seminyak's retail strips, this humble warung cooks up all the Indo classics in an inviting open-front cafe. It's…
Kuta & Legian
Hidden in the heart of Legian, this simple warung is spotless and has a bit of mod style. It serves up hearty portions of local food for prices that would…
Kuta & Legian
Shaded by trees, Kopi Pot is a favourite, popular for its coffees, milkshakes and many desserts. The multilevel, open-air dining area and bar sits back…
Kuta & Legian
This is an enclave of stalls and plastic chairs. It bustles with locals and tourism workers chowing down on hot-off-the-wok treats, grilled goods and…
Canggu
An attractive little restaurant on the fast-changing strip in Canggu, Green Ginger specialises in fresh and tasty vegetarian and noodle dishes from across…
Kuta & Legian
Staffed by waiters cheery even by Bali standards, this popular upstairs warung serves both Indo classics and Thai fare. It gets boozy and raucous at night.
