Must-see restaurants in Ubud

  • Room4Dessert

    Ubud

    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…

  • Full Circle

    Ubud

    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…

  • Moksa

    Ubud

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

  • Kafe

    Ubud

    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…

  • Pica

    Ubud

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

  • Dumbo

    Ubud

    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…

  • Watercress

    Ubud

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

  • Uma Cucina

    Ubud

    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…

  • Hujan Locale

    Ubud

    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…

  • Mozaic

    Ubud

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

  • Nasi Ayam Kedewatan

    Ubud

    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,…

  • Kubu

    Ubud

    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…

  • Cafe Pomegranate

    Ubud

    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…

  • Pesona

    Ubud

    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…

  • Locavore

    Ubud

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

  • Clear

    Ubud

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

  • Nusantara

    Ubud

    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',…

  • Swasti Beloved Cafe

    Ubud

    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…

  • Locavore to Go

    Ubud

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

  • Spice

    Ubud

    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…

  • Black Beach

    Ubud

    The thin-crust pizzas bubble as they emerge from the busy oven here. If that doesn't draw your attention, the tasty pasta might. Views from the upstairs…

  • Liap Liap

    Ubud

    The name references the sound that charcoal embers make as they heat up, paying tribute to the technique that chef Mandif Warokka uses when grilling the…

  • Waroeng Bernadette

    Ubud

    It's not called the 'Home of Rendang' for nothing. The west Sumatran classic dish of long-marinated meats (beef is the true classic, but here there's also…

  • Juice Ja Café

    Ubud

    Superfoods and organic fruits and vegetables from the cafe's own farm are used to excellent effect here. The menu holds lots of joy for vegans,…

  • Sari Organik

    Ubud

    In a beautiful location on a plateau overlooking rice terraces, this cafe in the middle of a big organic farm serves a large menu of healthy food and…

  • Earth Cafe & Market

    Ubud

    'Eliminate free radicals' is but one of many healthy drinks at this hard-core outpost for organic and macrobiotic vegan dining and drinking. The huge menu…

  • Mamma Mia

    Ubud

    It can be difficult to source a decent pizza in Ubud (there are plenty of sub-par versions on offer), so the existence of Mamma Mia is something to…

  • Mama’s Warung

    Ubud

    Ultra-friendly Mama and her retinue cook up Indo classics that are spicy and redolent with garlic. The freshly made peanut sauce for the satay is silky…

  • Herb Library

    Ubud

    This bale (open-sided pavilion) in front of the Adiwana Resort Jembawan is an exemplar of Bali chic, with an attractive colour scheme, well-spaced tables,…

  • Alchemy

    Ubud

    A prototypical 100% vegan Ubud restaurant, Alchemy offers create-your-own salad and smoothie bowl opportunities, as well as pizzas, Mexican and Japanese…

  • Yellow Flower Cafe

    Ubud

    A New Age ambience reigns at this cute cafe in Penestanan, just up the stairs and along a greenery-edged path above Jl Raya Campuan. Organic mains include…

  • Elephant

    Ubud

    Globally influenced vegetarian dining and gorgeous views across the Sungai Cerik valley are on offer here. Dishes are well seasoned, interesting and…

  • Bebek Bengil

    Ubud

    This famous place is hugely popular for one reason: its crispy Balinese duck, which is marinated for 36 hours in spices, steamed and then fried. Those who…

  • Kebun

    Ubud

    Paris meets Ubud at this charming bistro and it's a good match. Your choice from the substantial cocktail and wine lists can be paired with French- and…

  • Melting Wok

    Ubud

    Pan-Asian fare pleases the masses at this very popular open-air restaurant on the Goutama strip. Curries, noodle dishes, tempe and a lot more fill a menu…

  • Warung Little India

    Ubud

    Run by the delightful Siti, this spice-scented Indian restaurant is decked out in vintage Bollywood posters and diners are serenaded by a soundtrack of…

  • Gaya Gelato

    Ubud

    Ubud has been undergoing a gelato craze in recent years, which is to everyone's benefit. This branch of the international chain sells fresh flavours…

  • Pitri Minang

    Ubud

    In the heart of the unadorned neighbourhood of Peliatan, this open-fronted warung (food stall) serves up fresh and tasty Padang-style meals. Choose from…

  • Il Giardino

    Ubud

    Located in the grounds of the studio/residence of the late Dutch painter Han Snel, this romantic outdoor Italian restaurant has a beautiful setting…

  • Tukies Coconut Shop

    Ubud

    Crazy about coconut? If so, this is the joint for you. Home to Ubud's best coconut ice cream, which is served topped with shaved coconut and coconut…