Bali’s food scene has skyrocketed in recent years, attracting renowned chefs from both the island and around the globe. At OB真人视讯, our travel editor has handpicked the top restaurants that capture the essence of Bali’s culinary diversity. Whether you're dining with friends, celebrating an anniversary, or exploring solo, Bali's vibrant restaurant scene offers something for every taste and occasion.
From trendy hotspots to hidden gems, these are the best restaurants in Bali to book for your 2025 trip, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.
meimei
No. 87 Jalan Pantai, Batu Balong
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With YUKI family DNA at the helm (IYKYK), Bali's newest Southeast Asian barbeque restaurant is a sure-fire hit destined to top your foodie tour list next time you touch down in Indo. Think punchy curries and immaculate fresh seafood dishes, chic dimly-lit corners for long, lazy holiday feasts, spicy cocktails and umami aplenty.
Perched in one of Canggu's most lively strips, stop by for a leisurely arvo post-swim snack at the bar or perhaps swing past after the clock strikes twelve for a sneaky late night salted egg potato crisp or flat iron wagyu skewer.
Dome
Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Kerobokan Kelod
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This chic, moody, now sits pretty as part of the beloved Potato Head institution as a natural food and wine bar that boasts vibrant flavours of local ingredients teamed with innovative techniques.
The result? Delicious morsels for sharing that sing on the palette and highlight the power of seasonal organic ingredients from around the region. There's also a gutsy wine list that includes a ton of natural, organic, and biodynamic options to suit everyone's taste.
Sayan House
Jl. Raya Sayan No.70, Sayan, Ubud
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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Ayung River, combines Japanese precision with Latin flair in a stunning open-air setting.
This fusion gem serves up bold, inventive dishes like the refreshing Ceviche del Mar, packed with tuna, octopus, and prawns, and the indulgent Niku Don, a comforting roast beef rice bowl. Pair your meal with one of their signature cocktails while taking in the sunset for an unforgettable dining experience.
Mosto
Jl Pantai Berawa no.99, Tibubeneng
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If sommelier Nicolas Lento could add anything to his CV, it would be that as Indonesia’s only low-intervention natural wine importer and distributor, he is key to giving Bali wine lovers the chance to tipple natural wines. To showcase them, Lento is part of the team running Bali’s first natural wine bar and eatery, , a cruisy 70-seat eatery and bar with a Euro-cool thing going on.
The Italia-centric wine list of ‘juicy + fresh’; ‘safe + clean’ wines sneak in good drops from elsewhere, including a delicious sparkling pet nat from South Australia. It’s paired with a similarly forward-looking menu on which free-range Asian ingredients mix it with Italian and French cuisine techniques. Duck rillette with brem wine and pickled daikon salad is a new favourite, and no doubt fettuccine alfredo with lemon and Javanese long pepper will stand the test of time.
Mason
Jl. Batu Bolong No.83C, Canggu
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For those who appreciate simple yet sophisticated dining, in Canggu is a must-visit. This sleek and stylish restaurant focuses on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients prepared with minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors to shine through.
The menu is a celebration of Mediterranean and Australian influences, offering a variety of wood-fired dishes that are perfect for sharing. Start your culinary journey with their selection of house-cured meats and artisanal cheeses, or indulge in the crispy fried eggplant. The 48-hour slow cooked short rib is a crowd favorite, as is their signature flatbread, baked to perfection in the wood-fired oven.
Don't forget to explore their impressive list of cocktails, wines, and craft beers that perfectly complement the vibrant flavors on the menu.
Sazón
Jalan Batu Bolong, Canggu
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Infusing Canggu’s dynamic culinary scene with a vibrant taste of Spain, is a lively new eatery along the main throes of Batu Bolong. An independent hotspot under Regent Bali Canggu, Sazón blends high-end Spanish ingredients with locally sourced produce to create an authentic yet innovative menu.
Helmed by award-winning Chef Andrew Walsh, highlights include the Spanish Tortilla, Ibérico Pork & Mushroom Paella, 28 Days Dry-Aged Beef with Confit Garlic, and the House Citrus Salad. To finish, order the Kaffir Lime & Caramel Flan or ‘Carajillo’ with Coffee & Whisky and Burnt Milk Ice Cream for dessert.
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Kellys Warung
Jalan Pantai Bingin, Bingin Beach Pecatu
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If you’re looking for a beachfront restaurant, it doesn’t get much better than on Bingin Beach. The laidback beach bar and warung (a small, family-owned Indonesian restaurant) is the perfect place to grab a post surf beer and a bite to eat.
Open from 9am – 8pm for all your refuelling needs, we recommend ordering a stack of pancakes for breakfast or one of their delicious pizza-inspired flatbreads with a side of edamame marinated in brown butter, garlic, soy sauce and togarashi for lunch or dinner. They also have a great selection of bowls on offer—the Pitaya Bowl and Beach Bowl are personal favourites.
Trattoria
Jl. Karangasem – Seraya, Bunutan, Kec. Abang, Amed
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On the picturesque villa-studded coastal road of northeast Bali, about 15 minutes from the main Amed township, is a surprise culinary treat given its middle-of-nowhere locale.
As the name suggests, the menu is staunchly Italian, but the scene is pure Bali, with a teak and rattan open-sided pavilion surrounded by tropical garden. Incredibly in these parts Trattoria has been able to source all the staple ingredients for authentic Italian flavours. What’s the more the pizzas have a wood-fired crust and plenty of mozzarella, the ravioli with sage butter is perfectly creamy, the rich beefy lasagne is just like the one nona used to make. Tomato bruschetta, served to each table before the meals arrive, is a nice touch and there’s a small walk-in wine cellar with bottles from around the globe.
Shelter
Jl. Drupadi 1 No.2b, Seminyak
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If you're looking for one of the most buzzy restaurants in Bali, look no further than in Pererenan—just a short stroll from Canggu. Dishing out Middle Eastern and Mediterranean bites, you'll want to go in a group or at least make sure you're hungry.
Start with the bread and housemade ricotta before moving onto the wood-roasted moon scallops covered in chilli, lemon butter and sumac. They're smaller than what we're used to at home, but what they lack in size they make up for in flavour (not to mention the sheer volume of them on the plate).
The edamame falafel is not to be missed and will satisfy even the biggest carnivores in your group, but fear not, there's also plenty of meat on the menu with the slow cooked lamb being a firm favourite among those in the know.
Shelter also has a great wine list and more cocktails than you can poke a stick at, so settle in for a balmy evening in the lush outdoor setting.
Santana Brasserie Latina
Jln Pemelisan Agung, Berawa
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Recently opened in busy Berawa, is a showy new restaurant that manages just the right balance between dressy dinner restaurant and fun night out. In the spirit of Latin American dining, the fit-out is lavish, all golden arches, richly textured chairs and cushions, mosaic tiles and little table lights to keep the mood intimate (if a little dark).
The menu is fabulously Latino with a few twists and turns. It’s made for sharing. Begin with Para Picar (to nibble), work up an appetite with Barra Fria (raw bar) then dig in with Pescado (fish) and Carna from the firewood (meat). Ceviche di Sandia – a salad of fresh watermelon with ponzu chipotle and crispy seaweed, is a surprise favourite, but no prizes for guessing langosta a las brasas – grilled lobster buns with jalapeno butter and chimichurri, is going to be popular. Go hard with a classic cut black angus striploin served juicy and pink on a wooden board, and round it all off with a side of garlicky mushrooms.
The margaritas here put most others in Canggu to shame. For more cocktail love, Mamasita is the restaurant’s little speakeasy bar open on Friday and Saturday nights. Also stay tuned for a tasting experience hosted up a winding staircase in a wine bar looking over restaurant.
Rize
Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.150, Pererena
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The beachfront neighbourhood of Pererenan is it-and-a-bit right now, and it doesn’t get much better than for nailing the Bali scene. Tucked down a laneway off motorbike-mad Pantai Pererenan, the incense scented café is the hangout of digi nomads, buffed surfers, breath-workers and everyone in between. They’re here to nab a bench seat for some serious laptop time; sip on the island’s best chai while talking tides; or take it up a notch to dine on breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The mindful menu takes on all the food trends: healthy, plant-based, gluten free, local, artisanal, and it all tastes fantastic. While the egg dishes, juices and smoothies rock, the chef is at his best when channelling modern Indian cuisine. His expertise has given Rize a reputation for its dosa brunches loaded with spiced potato or mushroom, creamy dahl and piquant chutneys (one is enough for two). Dinners take on a leafy candlelit vibe with the menu focusing on Indian favourites like tandoori cauliflower, garlic naan, samosa chaat and a tasty eggplant bhartha.
Son Of A Baker
Jalan Labuansait No. 250, Pecatu, Uluwatu
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If you’re looking for a place to eat alongside a little rustic charm, look no further than in Uluwatu. The art and bakehouse is known for serving up exceptional Italian coffee alongside artisanal bakes. Their signature pumpkin seed milk latte has become a local favourite.
If you have a hankering for something slightly hearty or looking to up your protein, we recommend the Savage Plate which comes with organic eggs and grass-fed tenderloin which has been cooked in butter, of course.
Yuki
Uluwatu, Canggu
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Another stunning open-air restaurant with sunset views, is the place to go when you're craving fresh sashimi and easy-drinking cocktails. The menu covers small bites—don't miss the nori taco and wagyu beef—yakitori, sashimi and yakimono (mains cooked on the charcoal grill) and will not disappoint. Best of all, if you can't decide, you can hand over the reins by choosing the feed me menu.
Both the and locations are also known for their events so keep an eye on their website to see what's coming up.
Lulu Bistrot
Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.72, Canggu
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If loading up on a Parisian feed is the last thing you think you'd want in Bali—think again. is a French restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Canggu serving up French cooking in its traditional way but with the local and seasonal ingredients Bali is known for.
Feast on the likes of tarte aux pommes (apple tart with brandy diplomat) and pâté de campagne alongisde goblets of spiced orange margaritas.
Motel Mexicola
Seminyak, Canggu
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When you're keen to combine feasting and tequila-fuelled dancing, is the spot. The Seminyak restaurant has been serving up some of Bali's best damn margaritas along with banging Mexican eats and unbeatable after-dark vibes for a decade now.
Given its success, the crew decided to spread the Motel Mexicola love, with a sunny new spin on the OG in Canggu. It's much the same, except with a balmy outdoor atmosphere to suit the beachy locale and more of the authentic Mexican eats you love. Think classics like guacamole, tostadas, ceviche and tacos filled with fire-roasted meats fresh from the traditional eight-metre fire pit. Wash it down with some sexy cocktails and you might just be here all day.
Bu Reka Bistro
Jl. Pantai Seseh No.18, Cemagi, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung
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One of Seseh’s most idyllic restaurants is this streetside, fairylight-lit gem run by the next generation of ’s own family, who have owned this plot of land since anyone can remember. Balancing a contemporary look with Indonesian charm, the open-air restaurant has a peaked wooden roof and rockwork walls. Small tables surrounding a big central table make it a good fit for both romantic dinners and gatherings with friends.
The menu is all about fresh clean produce with strong Asian influences, and an emphasis on seafood. Try the herb-scatter prawn platter, or the grilled whole fish but don’t go past the specials board which often has surprises in the form of tasty curries and excellent pasta. There’s wine on offer or celebrate with the bistro’s own line-up of arak-based cocktails.
The Cave Bali
Central Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency
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Lush beachside dining gems may be a dime a dozen in Bali, but there's only one subterranean restaurant.
Located within a 25,000 year-old cave, moody new 22-seater from Chef Ryan Clift is serving up a jaw-dropping seven-course degustation that you'll definitely want to charge your phone up for—it's a constant battle for attention between those striking stalactites and the edible plates of art that arrive promptly at your table.
Zest
Jl. Penestanan No.7, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud
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Another Bali restaurant powered by plants, offers up all the laid back vibes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The concept here is that dishes get filled with tasty ‘fruits, shoots and roots’ for a wide array of feeds to fuel your adventures.
On the menu you’ll find an absolute bible of delicious feeds like sushi, burgers, plant pizza, peking duck-inspired pancakes, jackfruit steak, mushroom schnitzel and hey, seaweed waffles with sweet chili if you’re feeling brave.
Kaum Restaurant
Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta
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Another stellar restaurant from the Potato Head family, if you call yourself a big foodie, is an Indo eatery you absolutely have to hit up. Kaum actually means “clan” or “tribe” in Indonesian and it’s a gentle nod to where this restaurant has soured its inspiration from.
The Kaum team actually travelled across the archipelago to learn all about Indigenous cooking methods and flavours native to Indonesia’s tribal communities so if you’re looking to get a taste of Indonesia’s true culinary culture, this is the place to be.
Bartolo
Uluwatu, Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel
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cheeky neighborhood restaurant is a haven for a low-key dinner after a day at the beach featuring Euro share plates, refreshing cocktails and wine. If you’re out at these parts with your significant other, it’s also a 10/10 spot for date night.
Work your way through steak frites, marinated olives, tuna crudo, lamb kofta and an absolute swill of tropical concoctions like black lime Margaritas and a tonka Espresso Martini.
Mama San Bali
Jl. Raya Kerobokan No.135, Kerobokan Kelod
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We mean, there really is no place that is more of an institution than . To put it bluntly, you’ll rarely head in here without the place being packed-to-the-rafters—the food is that superb. And recently, the longtime fave has gone through a bit of a transformation with two new venues to check out. The classic Mama San experience is on offer down in the refurbed Dining Room & Grill with Thai, Indonesian, Laotian cuisine front and centre across the street food menu.
You'll also want to keep your eyes peeled for the Mama San's latest venture—the Mama San Supper Club. Headed by Chef Will Meyrick, and separate from Mama San's Dining Room & Grill Bar, this fresh dining offering is open Tuesday through to Sunday. It's fine dining made easy.
Merah Putih
Jl. Petitenget No.100X, Kerobokan Kelod
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Open from 5.30pm every day until late, easily sports one of the most theatrical restaurant settings in Bali. Think an illuminated roof, an indoor garden and neon lights. Yes, if you’re a keen snapper, this is the Bali restaurant for you.
We particularly love this place if you’re travelling with a larger group of mates, plates are set in the middle of the table so everyone has the opportunity to sample all the dishes. The squid ink noodles are a fan favourite, as is the slow roast pork belly. These guys also plate up one of the best nasi gorengs, dare we say in the world.
Barbacoa
Petitenget St No.14, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara
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Get amongst the burning embers, charcoal and smoke at . The whole essence of this menu is based around char, the crew roasts whole pigs over the Asado pit as well as beef, lamb, chicken, seafood and veggies over the Parilla flat grill. With a feast headed by Aussie chef Nic Philip, you can expect Latin American cuisine with plenty of offerings for vegos or vegan folk. On top of this, Barbacoa pickles, ferments and makes all their own mustards and vinegars in-house. Unsurprisingly, the cocktail list anchors in South American flavours while the wine cellar carries new and old world wines, vintages, natural and biodynamic drops too.
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