Best restaurants in Bali

13 people recommendvia r/bali, r/travel

Many commenters recommend Mozaic in Ubud as a fine-dining choice, and a few who ate there call the meal incredible or excellent. One diner mentions vegetarian and carnivore tasting menus with wine pairings, and another makes special trips to Ubud for the special tasting experience. One notes that the meal starts indoors and finishes in the garden. One commenter calls it pricey but worth it, and another says it offers a relaxed but well-designed atmosphere.

Ubud

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Many commenters recommend Room 4 Dessert in Ubud, and several call the experience special: one says the flavour profiles were out of this world and another describes it as a full pastry meal built on local ingredients. Two commenters chose it for an anniversary or a birthday dinner, and one adds that the drink pairings, including non-alcoholic ones, were fantastic. One commenter calls it very expensive but amazing. A couple push back: one found it pretentious after a visit years ago, and another finds it interesting but not to their taste for dinner.

Ubud

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/travel, r/bali

Many commenters recommend Locavore in Ubud, and several call it fine dining or an incredible, one-of-a-kind meal. One diner praises its use of regional products and fermented juices, and another says the vibe and on-site facilities suit what they want from fine dining. Caveats: one commenter finds the meal interesting but uneven, with some dishes great and some missing, and suggests skipping the cocktail pairing unless you like very sweet drinks; another finds the NXT experience more of an experience than a satisfying meal.

Ubud

11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/bali

Many commenters recommend Potato Head, mostly as a beach club for its location and laid-back vibe; one calls it their number one beach club, and a few single out the burger or the restaurants in the complex. Two suggest it for families, with a day bed and a kids' club. Opinion is split: a couple of commenters warn it is overhyped, one found the food average, and another says portions are small and the required add-on package with a seat booking is a poor deal. One commenter expects it to be quiet by late evening.

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Many commenters recommend Pande Egi in Gianyar for babi guling; one calls it the most famous in Gianyar, a couple name it their top babi guling, and another praises the quintessential experience. Several describe it as busy with locals rather than tourists, and one notes government workers eating lunch there. Two like the rice-field setting, though one warns that the drive is very long.

Gianyar

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Many commenters recommend Murni's Warung in Ubud, and a couple have eaten there repeatedly. One praises the food and scenery as authentically Balinese, one calls it the original and has been going for decades, and another enjoys the open-air setting. One commenter says the food is fine but caters to foreigners rather than offering a truly local experience.

Ubud

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Several commenters recommend the Nusa Dua babi guling warung known as Pak Dobiel or Sari Dewi for its suckling pig; a couple rank it the best in the area, one likes its crunchier skin, and a resident calls it a personal favourite that is consistently good after trying many. One visitor found it nice overall but the pork skin rubbery.

Nusa Dua

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Many commenters recommend Zest in Ubud, particularly for vegan food; one calls it one of the most beautiful restaurants they have visited, and another recommends it for vegan brunch. One diner enjoyed the comfort food and returned the next day, but warns that the seaweed waffle is too intense.

Ubud

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/bali

Many commenters recommend Men Lari for babi guling; a few name it as their favourite or top pick, and several point to it for anyone near Canggu. One calls it a big, well-known place worth trying, and another suggests it only for diners who can take authentic, spicy food. Two commenters find it mid or meh, though one likes its location.

Canggu

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Many commenters recommend Syrco Basé in Ubud. One calls the meal amazing, another found both its counter experience and the main restaurant outstanding, and one singles out the dessert on the lunch set as the best part. A diner who ate only at the bar enjoyed the cocktails and bar food as plenty for dinner. Not everyone is convinced: one was very disappointed and ranks it last among the Ubud fine-dining spots they tried, and another finds it an experience rather than a satisfying meal.

Ubud

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Many commenters recommend Karya Rebo for babi guling, mostly for the area near the airport and Nusa Dua. One calls it the best for them, another the best commercial Balinese pork, and another likes getting it right after landing or before leaving. One commenter says it is widely used for weddings and events because it is good.

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Several commenters recommend Warung Amphibia in Sanur as a seafood-only warung with simple tables by the sea. One calls the beachside seafood platter amazing, and another enjoyed the grilled fish but found the choice of fresh seafood limited.

Sanur

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Many commenters recommend Arcadia in Ubud, and a few praise the food or the ambience; one calls it gorgeous but not pretentious and went back the next night. Two suggest it for special occasions such as an anniversary, and a long-time Ubud resident likes it as a more casual alternative to the top-end restaurants.

Ubud

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/bali

Many commenters recommend Hujan Locale in Ubud for Indonesian cuisine. One diner who returned twice in four days praises the Sate Babi Merah and the pork tomahawk, and another found the lobster dumplings and beef rendang amazing. One commenter calls it meh, and one diner is unsure whether it counts as fine dining.

Ubud

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Several commenters recommend Merlin's in Ubud, and two name it as a favourite restaurant there. One describes the tarot-card meal selection as a fun experience, and another goes mainly for the vibes and cocktails. Two commenters find the food fine rather than outstanding, and one thinks it leans more toward novelty than a full dining experience.

Ubud

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Many commenters recommend Kubu at Mandapa, the hotel restaurant in Ubud, for fine dining. One calls it the best fine dining they have had, another enjoyed its riverside pod set menu, and one considers it top tier for its river-gorge views. One commenter skipped it because they found the cuisine Mediterranean-European and chose Locavore NXT instead.

Ubud

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/bali

Many commenters recommend Donna in Ubud; one praises the salmon tartare, another the tiramisu, and a few like the cocktails and the atmosphere. One celebrated a birthday there and called it fancy, and another calls it perfect for a date. Others are less impressed: two say the food is not great, one says it is more for photos than for the meal, and one thinks it looks clubby and touristy while allowing they may be wrong.

Ubud

5 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/bali

Many commenters recommend Naughty Nuri's across its outlets; this listing is the Ubud location. Several single out the barbecue pork ribs, and one calls it the best for ribs. One diner found the rib sauce the sweetest they had had but did not mind it.

Ubud

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Several commenters recommend Warung Babi Genyol Arta Nadi, and a few single out its crispy pork belly. One calls that dish the best food they ate in Bali, and another ranks the warung among the two best babi guling spots they found. One more lists it among local warungs worth trying for its crispy pork with rice.

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Several commenters recommend Apéritif in Ubud as fine dining: one puts it above the other Ubud fine-dining spots they tried, a long-time resident says it consistently delivers on taste and quality, and another calls its jungle-valley setting and tasting menu worth it for a memorable meal. One diner lists it as a lunch option they may try.

Ubud

5 people recommendvia r/bali

Several commenters recommend Slingsing, a babi guling warung near Canggu and Pererenan. One resident calls it a personal favourite, one calls it number one, and another says it is among the best choices for anyone staying in Canggu. One suggests it for the Munggu area.