Behind the island’s buzzing jungle town with its breathtaking rice field terraces, mesmerizing waterfalls and health cafés hides a world-class dining scene waiting to be explored. Discover the very Best Restaurants in Ubud – offering local Indonesian cuisine and beyond in extraordinary settings overlooking the lush rainforest. Immerse in Bali’s cultural heart and treat yourself to a dining experience you’ll never forget!
THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN UBUD
APERITIF BY VICEROY
CUISINE: Contemporary Global Cuisine
ADDRESS: Jalan Lanyahan, Br. Nagi
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 908 2777
OPENING HOURS: Bar: 4pm – late; Restaurant: 6 – 9pm (last order)
INSTAGRAM: @aperitifbali
A unique fine dining experience nestled right in the lush foliage of Ubud’s jungle. Chef Nic Vanderbeeken and his team have curated a sophisticated eight-course degustation menu, encompassing the finest-grade meats, fresh seafood and delectable flavours which will ignite your senses.
Diverse contemporary cuisine is inspired by flavours from across the globe and the Indonesian archipelago. Be welcomed into an elegant 1920’s inspired space flaunting décor and artefacts of Indonesia’s Dutch colonial past, elevated ceilings, arched colonial windows, opulent marble, bronze and all the decadent details of the glamorous twenties.
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including 25% off the food bill at Aperitif.
API JIWA
CUISINE: Asian Barbeque
ADDRESS: Jalan Raya Dalem
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 209 1888
OPENING HOURS: First seating 6.30pm, second seating 8.30pm
INSTAGRAM: @apijiwaubud
Part of the refined tented camp Capella, Api Jiwa is a unique culinary highlight with a highly interactive and intimate Asian barbecue restaurant, named after the Sanskrit word for ‘soul of fire’. Surrounded by lush rainforest, Api Jiwa invites you for a culinary journey in a theatrical enriching neck-to- tail, farm to table fashion.
Premium cuts of Australian meat, seafood and fish are complemented by local spices and organic, seasonal vegetables from the camp’s kitchen garden and surrounding farms. Expect no elaborate printed menu as the Chef will tailor a delectable sensory experience according to your desires, Omakase style.
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including 15% off the bill at Api Jiwa.
COPPER KITCHEN & BAR
CUISINE: Seasonal earth-to-table dining experience
ADDRESS: Bisma Eight Hotel, Jalan Bisma, Ubud
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 4792888
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 7am – 11pm
INSTAGRAM: @copperubud
Enjoy the jungle breeze at Ubud’s one and only rooftop restaurant. Copper Kitchen is known for its seasonal cuisine which thoughtfully features authentic and natural dining options with a generous amount of produce coming from their own earth-friendly farm down the road, Bali’s regional pastures, oceans and forests. End the day with a sunset cocktail from their extensive menu combining exotic ingredients with refined techniques.
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including 2-for-1 mains at Copper Kitchen & Bar.
EMBERS BY BISMA EIGHT
CUISINE: Mediterranean
ADDRESS: Inside Bisma Eight Villas, No 97 Jl. Bisma, Ubud
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 9088 888
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 7am – 11pm
INSTAGRAM: @embersubud
An earth-to-table ethos has only the freshest ingredients used, sourced from their organic farm and served alongside locally-sourced meats and seafood. Crowd favourites include the Pan-roasted Barramundi and Braised Lamb Shank, find something for everyone on the drinks menu with an extensive collection of wine, beer and craft liquors, your mouth will be watering upon first glance of the menu at Embers.
LOCAVORE
CUISINE: Modern cuisine with Indonesian produce
ADDRESS: Jalan Dewi Sita 10, Ubud
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 977 733
OPENING HOURS: Tue – Sat 12pm – 3pm, Mon – Sat 6.30pm – 9pm
INSTAGRAM: @restaurantlocavore
Prepare your tastebuds for an unforgettable culinary adventure at Locavore, voted one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2018, and named the Best Restaurant in Indonesia. Led by Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah, this cosy dining venue crafts its food with care and technical finesse while sourcing its seasonal ingredients locally. Artfully presented, meticulously prepared and utterly delicious, Locavore creates an exhilarating fine dining experience.
Vegetarians will get excited about their special designed Herbivore menu.
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including 15% off the bill at Locavore.
FOLK POOL & GARDENS
CUISINE: Modern tropical
ADDRESS: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 9080 888
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 9am – 10pm
INSTAGRAM: @folkubud
Retreat to Folk Pool & Gardens to take a break from the hustle and bustle of busy Jalan Monkey Forest. Ubud’s first swim-up pool bar and twilight pool cinema is located right in the heart of town with private daybeds, teepees and decks lining the pool.
From vegetarian to grill options, the talented chefs also bake their sourdough bread in-house, best combined with one of their delicious fresh smoothies. A fan of their delicious cuisine? Join their weekly cooking class to learn the skills!
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including 2-for-1 mains at Folk Ubud.
MOZAIC
CUISINE: French Cuisine with local flavours
ADDRESS: Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Ubud
BOOK A TABLE: +62 361 975 768
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 10pm
INSTAGRAM: @mozaicrestaurantubud
Don’t miss this award-winning garden dining experience at one of the world’s best restaurants! French-American Chef Chris Salans will take your tastebuds on a journey from the high cuisine of Europe and the USA to the great natural abundance of Indonesia with all its mysterious flavours resulting in a mozaic of savours and cultures.
Mozaic is an oasis of ingenuity with different levels of experimentation and unique tasting menus. Chris Salans and his team of sommeliers have collected more than 150 varieties of wines to create unforgettable memories.
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including two complimentary cocktails or house wines on arrival at Mozaic.
NUSANTARA
CUISINE: Authentic Indonesian dishes from all over the archipelago
ADDRESS: Jalan Dewi Sita 9c, Ubud
BOOK A TABLE: [email protected]
OPENING HOURS: Tue – Sun 12pm – 2.30pm, Mon – Sun 6pm – 9.30pm
INSTAGRAM: @restaurantnusantara
A spin-off from Ubud’s famed restaurant Locavore, Nusantara features authentic Indonesian cuisine from all over the archipelago to celebrate the country’s rich culinary heritage and unique flavours. Set in a cosy and stylish interior, Nusantara boasts delicious dishes made only with fresh and seasonal ingredients, much like Locavore.
Here you’ll be able to journey through the delightful tastes of West Java to South Sulawesi and beyond, without leaving the table. Not to be missed on the menu are Daun Kelor Mesanten, Celeng Gesing, and Cakalang Asap.
TAC Tip: Shop Hungry in Bali to receive exclusive privileges at the Best Restaurants in Ubud, including 15% off the bill at Nusantara.
LIAP LIAP
ADDRESS: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud
CONTACT: +62 361 9080 800
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 10am – 11pm
INSTAGRAM: @liapliapubud
Liap Liap, translating to, the crackling flame of charcoal embers, embodies its name to a tee. Specializing in the combination of exotic grilling and smoking techniques, Liap Liap has redefined Indonesian cuisine with a unique menu that is sure to ignite the senses. Blending authentic flavours with modern culinarily techniques this contemporary Indonesian grill is not to be missed when visiting the jungle town of Ubud.
Head Chef Mandif Warroka crafts unique dishes with bold flavours using only the freshest local produce from land and sea available in markets and local surroundings. From Coconut Smoked Octopus and Hot Pot Clams to the signature Braised Beef Rendang and Smoked Skipjack Tuna, Liap Liap is leading the way in contemporary Indonesian cuisine.
CASCADES AT THE VICEROY
ADDRESS: Jalan Lanyahan, Br Nagi, Petulu, Ubud
CONTACT: +62 361 972111
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 7am – 11pm
INSTAGRAM: @cascadesbali
One of the best restaurants in Ubud is just a five-minute drive away from the centre of the town overlooking the luscious Valley of the Kings, Cascades at The Viceroy is the perfect place for a celebratory or romantic lunch or dinner. Enjoy this award-winning restaurant menu with French-based food spiced up with Asian influences and an extensive wine list next to a stunning view of the tropical valley! Revel in the relaxing ambience over a delicious menu and weekly live piano performances. You can thank us later!
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HUNGRY IN BALI – THE ULTIMATE BALI DINING GUIDE WITH UNIQUE PRIVILEGES
Our guide directs you and your travel partners in crime to Bali’s 50 that cannot be missed across Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud and the Bukit Peninsula.
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