Must see restaurants in Labuan Bajo

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    MadeInItaly

    Bajo's best Italian is known for superb thin-crust pizza and fresh pasta. Sit in a stylish, semi-open dining room or air-conditioned cellar with river…

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    Happy Banana

    This inviting spot has something for everyone, including vegans. Staff are trained in the art of sushi, with everything from udon noodles to gyoza made…

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    Blue Corner

    If you have a predilection for local food, seek out this family-run warung with pink and blue walls. There's no English menu, but pictures on posters help…

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    Rumah Makan Garuda

    There are plenty of Padang restaurants at the southern end of Jl Soekarno Hatta, but Garuda is our pick. Point-and-order from the stacked window display:…

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    Pasar Malam

    Bajo town's most atmospheric dinner spot. Waterfront stalls with hand-painted names are fronted by tables of fresh seafood, with others specialising in…

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    Tree Top

    This open-air, double-decker restaurant is a fantastic place to watch the sunset, especially if you nab the table that juts out to the harbour. While both…

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    Warung Mama

    Set above Bajo's main drag, this wooden restaurant is ideal for those who wish to dip their toe into local food. Vegetables are cheap, but paying by piece…

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    Bajo Taco

    Sharing a sea-view rooftop terrace with Bajo Bakery is the town's only Tex-Mex restaurant. Tortillas are homemade and the fish tacos are some of the…

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    Bamboo Cafe

    Sit in white cane chairs and admire the hand-painted wall map while enjoying all-day breakfast made with vibrant ingredients from local farms. Booster…

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    Daily Market

    Labuan Bajo's daily produce market is on the way to Batu Cermin. Things warm up after 7am, when you can browse the local bounty of fruits, vegetables and…

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    La Cucina

    This small, beachy dining room with its blue colour palette, fishing-net decorations and rustic wooden tables is a crowd favourite. Homemade pasta and…

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    Bajo Bakery

    A triple-storey bakery and popular breakfast spot. Takeaway on the ground floor, a comfortable ikat-adorned lounge in the middle and an ocean-view rooftop…

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    Mediterraneo

    This beach house-chic restaurant rambles beneath whitewashed rafters above a boat posing as a bar. Mains have an outdated fine-dining feel, but bubbly…

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    Burger Time

    Although not atmospheric enough to linger, if you're after a quick and filling Western meal, come here for burgers made with Australian beef on house…