11 of the best restaurants in Bali

Annabelle Schweineberg

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Stunning beaches, natural beauty and snorkeling — this is Bali. The tropical paradise in Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, is a dream for many travelers, who seek sunshine and happy vibes. Bali’s locals are some of the friendliest in Southeast Asia and the food is full of color and variety. We recommend the 11 best and coolest restaurants on the island.

Tip #1: Ithaka Warung

In Bali the term ‘warung’ refers to a small street food shop. This is what Ithaka is. The restaurant opened in 2014 to feed the community with delicious local food, with local ingredients, for a fair price. Although Canggu is more touristic these days, Itahaka made sure to keep the quality high and the prices low.

The Indonesian restaurant with Spanish influence is located on the second floor with Ocean view. It has a second location in Ubud. Working with charity organizations has been a big topic for Ithaka. They are supporting local farmers, helping orangutan projects in Borneo and the Bali Bandana Project, supporting their work in protecting local dogs.

Ithaka’s healthy and fresh menu is clearly marked for Vegetarians and Vegans and features Curries, Indonesian and Spanish style tapas and Western fusion food. The breakfast bowls are colorful and loaded with nutritions.

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Tip 2: Copenhagen

A foodie experience to remember! This is what Copenhagen offers its visitors. The nordic eatery has three locations on the island, Canggu, Berawa and Perereran. It writes on its door ‘Island rituals with a Scandic spin’.

Local, sustainable and seasonal food is what all three locations of Copenhagen offer. Every few months the menu changes, to feature the current fruits and produce of Bali.

The concept behind Copenhagen is simple but delicious, like the Scandinavian lifestyle. Build your own breakfast and make it as small or big as you want. Eggs, dairy, protein, bakery&treats, 25 dishes to choose from.

The lunch shows off a variety of Smørrebrød, a traditional Scandinavian open face sandwich, usually buttered rye bread with cold cuts, meat, fish, spreads and garnish.

Tip #3: Santorini Greek Restaurant

The authentic Greek restaurant invites guests to a Greek dinner in a warm family atmosphere. The first location opened in 2011, by the head of the family, mum Nitsa. The Bali restaurant offers a journey to the beautiful Greek island of Santorini, with authentic flavors and Greek music in all of their three locations, Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu.

Quality Greek delicacies, food the family grew up with, is featured in their menu and cooked by the family clan. Guests can enjoy a typical Greek breakfast, Greek sandwiches, Omelette and homemade Greek yogurt.

Country typical appetizers like Spanakopita, the spinach pie with feta cheese and Dolmades, beef and rice rolled in cabbage, are prepared by chefs, who are familiar with the real Greek cuisine. Moussaka, stuffed bell peppers and Souvlaki, are just a few mains on an extensive menu, with great Vegetarian and Vegan food options.

Tip #4: Sensorium

‘Stimulate your senses’ is the motto of Sensorium. William Salim is the chef and mastermind behind Sensorium. The young head chef grew up in Medan, but spent most of his life in Australia.

In his clean and minimalistic designed cafe, Salim is eager to tell a story through his food and enjoys bringing people together. The interior is presented as elegant as the menu.

The chef likes fusion cuisine and lets Australian brunch culture meet the Asian culinary scene. In his menu, he stimulates all five senses, when he serves an all day brunch with Brunch and Kimchi Ramen, Korean and Chinese scrambled egg, or Pork Belly and Chicken and rice bowl.

The Textural of Mushroom is on the plate the same beautiful as it sounds in wording. Mocktails, coffee drinks and fresh juices accompany the brunch choices.

Tip #5: Luigi’s Hot Pizza

Pizza is a comfort food, all over the world, also in Bali. To this conclusion came the two foodies Maurice Terzini and Adrian Reed. Terzini and Reed imported a wood fired pizza oven from Naples and started Luigi’s Hot Pizza shop in the heart of Canggu. Naturally raised for 24 hours and 100% handmade, so is the pasta — made in house daily.

Luigi’s is way more than a regular pizza place. The pizza can be ordered one meter long, 16 slices and 4 toppings to choose from. Luigi’s fans love the healthy salad variations, the subs and enjoy the location as a party place, with live music and great drinks. Luigi’s apple cake, tiramisu and a refreshing gelato make a hot night in Bali memorable.

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Tip #6: Sea Circus Restaurant & Bar

It’s like a circus, colorful and full of surprises. Sea Circus Bali is Josh Herdman and Charlie Hunton’s baby. The two advertisers from Australia booked a one way ticket to Bali and opened a fabulous restaurant, cafe and cocktail bar, located in one of the busiest streets in Seminyak.

The funky restaurant with coastal vibes collaborates constantly with artists, graphic and fashion designers. It never looks the same, but always very hip and cool.

In the morning it’s a busy breakfast restaurant, later it becomes a lunch spot, an afternoon coffee spot and in the evening a hang-out for dinner and cocktails. The breakfast is mainly focused on eggs, burgers, burritos and pancakes. For vegan guests, Sea Circus is serving a scrambled tofu option.

Lunch is a good time to try the restaurant’s taco bar (which is mostly gluten-free), they are also famous for their fish & chips, a lovely dinner idea on a hot Bali day. Sea Circus is probably the most colorful restaurant in Bali Indonesia and a must visit on the island.

Tip #7: Warung Segara

Another ‘warung’, a small street food shop, well known locally and popular with tourists. Seminyak is full of fancy spots, luxurious restaurants and hip places. But the real Bali food in all its authenticity is often found in the local small street food shops. Segara is one of them and one of the most praised. This place is not about fancy, it’s about Balinese culture, the interior simple with wooden structure and Balinese decor.

The food is a journey into the deepest Indonesian culture. No fusion, no fancy plating, but a wow effect for the tastebuds. The fried fish and prawns, the Bebek Betutu, the slow roasted duck, marinated in a variety of local spices, or the stir fried noodles with chicken and vegetables. Every meal is a gratitude dish to family tradition and recipes. The prices are moderate and Vegetarian options are available.

Tip #8: Blanco par Mandif

The Blanco Renaissance Museum, houses one of the finest dining experiences in Indonesia. The third Balinese restaurant from chef Mandif Warokka, Blanco par Mandif, is a gem, opened in March 2015.

The cuisine is a unique Indonesian cuisine, with traditional recipes and flavors, prepared in a modern way. The menu is inspired by recipes from Warokkas childhood, everything is made from scratch with local and fresh ingredients.

The dining room offers gorgeous views of the Tjampuhan River and let the meal become an unforgettable experience. Young, talented and very well traveled Warokka, 2011 voted as ‘The Best Chef in Bali’, is also very well known from several TV shows.

He is cooking up a Tasting Menu of eight courses. Fresh Balinese ingredients like Tiger prawns, smoked octopus and the highlight, the 14-day-dry aged smoked Peking duck breast, are just a few delicacies of the menu.

Tip #9: Bali Asli

Bali Asli is not just a restaurant, it’s the dream and vision of Executive chef and director Penelope Williams.

In the late 1980’s, Williams traveled through Asia, followed by a four year appreciationship at Savoy in London, twelve years in different restaurants in Sydney, until she stranded in Bali, working three years as Executive Chef at Alila Manggis Hotel. This was the time when she realized she wants to make her own dream, Bali Asli, come true.

Today Bali Asli restaurant promotes Balinese cuisine with a fairtrade character. Embracing the community, working together with small farmers and nature instead of exploiting them. The restaurant cooks on wood-fired, mud brick stoves and is growing ingredients in their own garden.

Bali Asli doesn’t have a fixed menu and operates by reservation only. Guests can purchase a ‘Bali Asli Nasi Campur lunch’. Balinese cuisine, served in two courses, prepared using traditional techniques and wood fires. It also includes an apéritif and a cocktail for each person.

The other option is a ‘Bali Asli Megibung lunch’, classic East Balinese Fare, served in three courses, prepared traditionally (aperitif and cocktail included). The project of Williams also operates a cooking school.

Tip #10: Koral

Koral is the first aquarium restaurant in Bali. Award-winning chef Andrea Astone is the mastermind in the kitchen of Koral and provides modern Asian-European dishes with a twist.

Locally sourced, finest ingredients, in an underwater world at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, served on elegant dishes, with hypnotic soundtrack, providing an overall mystic experience.

10 meters below sea level surrounded by impressive underwater life, guests can also witness divers swimming with the sea life, whilst enjoying dinner. Teak Wood ceilings and walls made of red clay bricks, huge windows and a glass-roofed tunnel, giving the guests the chance to watch tropical fish.

In the meantime on the plate, the ‘Koral Degustation’, a seven-course meal, with lobster, chicken, seabass and more.

Tip #11: Kynd

Kynd is way more than a café concept. The Kynd community has books, two cafe locations and online cooking classes. Corryn Queenan and Lauren Camilleri started Kynd as a 20 seat café back in 2017.

Today, two locations in Seminyak and Canggu are part of the Kynd family. They also added a pizzeria, an ice cream and apparel store. Everything is plant based. In addition, a 100% non-profit café, with the name GIVE, opened in 2018.

Kynd is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and one of the most innovative vegan restaurants on the island. Everything that regular restaurants feature on their menus, is available at Kynd as a plant based version.

The vegan fried egg, the smokey plant based bacon, chicken curry, the Bigger Mac burger — it’s a plant based foodie wonderland. Even for the gluten-free eaters, the menu is properly marked. Kynd is offering a pizza menu at the Seminyak location. The so-called Peace Pizza is made with cashew cheese, smoked vegan ham and plant based pepperoni.

Kynd is a fully plant based concept with delicious food, warm colors and positive vibes.

Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!