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Best restaurants in Jakarta

The 12 best restaurants and places to eat in Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and is located on the island of Java. The city looks back on an eventful history, which is why there is so much to discover and learn here, especially culturally. Did you know, for example, that Indonesia was once a Dutch colony? The occupation ended in the middle of the 20th century, but the influences still characterize parts of Jakarta’s cityscape today.

If you’re hungry after a long exploration tour, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. We have summarized the 12 of the best Jakarta restaurants for you.

Contents:

Tip #1: Le Petit Chef

Le Petit Chef Jakarta
Le Petit Chef in Jakarta

The best restaurant in Jakarta awaits you on the 4th floor of the Grand Hyatt: Le Petit Chef – an incredible 3D dinner theater! A colorful animation is projected onto the dining table before and after each course. The way your tabletop changes color will enchant you and surprise you with every change of scene. Le Petit Chef not only provides entertainment, admiration and fun, you can also learn a lot from him during the show. 

Le Petit Chef Restaurant Jakarta
Le Petit Chef Jakarta

Visit the extraordinary 3D dining experience Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Jakarta!

Choose your 5 course menu in advance from four different options, including a children’s menu. Each is based on the same ingredients. The „Master Chef“ menu also includes very high-quality components. The show is in English.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian and kid’s menu available

Speciality:

3D theater right in front of your eyes on your plate, combined with a delicious menu

Price:

Le Master Chef Menu: 2,500,00 IDR NET

Le Sous Chef Menu: 2,000,00 IDR NET

Le Chef Végétarien Menu: 1,500,000 IDR NET

Le Junior Chef Kid’s Menu: 1,400,000 IDR NET

Hours:

Shows according to the schedule; Please reserve in advance for attending the show

Location:

Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Jakarta

C’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 4th floor

Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav. 28-30

10350 Jakarta Pusat

Indonesia

Contact:

Tip #2: Henshin

Henshin Jakarta
Image credit: Henshin in Jakarta

Discover the fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cookery culture, also known as Nikkei cuisine, at Heshin. Jakarta’s highest restaurant spoils and surprises not only the palate with this culinary style! The elegant presentation and colorful ingredients make every plate an eye-catcher.

On the 67th floor, Henshin welcomes you to the highest rooftop bar in Jakarta. You can take a seat, both indoors and outdoors, and cocktails inspired by the artistic Nikkei cuisine are served. One floor up, the doors open to the elegant fine dining restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views over the city.

Heshin is the perfect place for a special occasion in the megacity – definitely one of Jakarta’s best restaurants!

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options

Speciality:

Nikkei Cuisine | Highest restaurant in Jakarta

Price:

Tasting menu IDR 1,300,000++ (individually plated), IDR 1,9,000 (to share)

Starters: from IDR 103,000++

Nikkei Signature: from IDR 195,000++

Mains: from IDR 330,000++

Dessert: from IDR 100,000++

Hours:

Bar & Lounge at Level 67
Sun – Thu: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Fri – Sat: 5:00 pm – 2:00 am

Restaurant at Level 68
Mon – Sun: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Locations:

Henshin

The Westin Jakarta, Level 67-69

Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-22A, RT.2/RW.5, Karet Kuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12940

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 27887768

Email: jakarta.henshin@westin.com 

Webpage: https://www.henshinjakarta.com/ 

Tip #3: Plataran Menteng

Plataran Menteng Jakarta
Image credit: Plataran Menteng in Jakarta

Plataran Menteng is the right place to savor the delightful world of traditional Indonesian food in Jakarta. The restaurant building has been shaped by Indonesia’s history and is known for its recognizable architectural charm in the authentic, elegant style of Dutch colonies. You will find it in the prestigious Menteng neighborhood in the heart of Jakarta.

Signature dishes such as „Udang Sriwedari“ with fried prawns, peppers, and yellow curry or „Kari Ayam Deli“, where they add an Indonesian flavor to a classic Indian dish by adding pomelo, are served at Plataran Menteng.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options

Speciality:

Indonesian dining in a three-storey Dutch colonial house

Price:

Appetizer: from IDR 69,000 ++ 

Salad: from IDR 69,000 ++

Soups: from IDR 89,000 ++ 

Mains: from IDR 89,000 ++

Plated Dessert: from IDR 49,000 ++

Hours:

Daily: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Locations:

Plataran Menteng

Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No.42 6

RT.6/RW.4, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 29627771

Mobile: +62 813 9890 8336

Website: https://www.plataran.com/plataran-menteng/

Tip #4: Caspar

Caspar Jakarta
Image credit: Caspar in Jakarta

If you are looking for the best Spanish restaurant in Jakarta, then you should book your table at Caspar. The menu offers a very good selection of Spanish classics in different variations. 

Enjoy traditional Spanish tapas here, in cold or warm varieties and ideal for a culinary kick-off in a relaxed atmosphere! 

If there are at least two of you, you have the option of ordering one of Spain’s most famous dishes, paella, which is also on the menu  as a vegetarian option.

We discovered further highlights on the drinks menu at this fun restaurant in Jakarta. You should take the opportunity to try one of the coffee mocktails! If you want to let the evening fade away after dinner, you can shake a leg on the dance floor.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian options available. 

Speciality :

Spanish Restaurant & Lounge | Dancefloor

Price:

Starters: from IDR 75,000 ++

Mains: from IDR 155,000 ++

Steaks: from IDR 580,000 ++

Hours:

Mon – Fri: 11:30 am – 11:00 pm

Sat – Sun: 11:30 am – 12:00 am

Location:

Caspar

Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.36, Bend. Hilir, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10210

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 822-1781-7880

WhatsApp: +62 822-1781-7881  

Webpage: https://linktr.ee/caspar.jakarta

Tip #5: Amuz Gourmet Restaurant

Amuz Gourmet Restaurant Jakarta
Image credit: Amuz Gourmet Restaurant in Jakarta

Fine and sophisticated French cuisine awaits you at Amuz Gourmet Restaurant in Jakarta. Located on the second floor of the Energy Building in the Sudirman Central Business District, the restaurant promises an exclusive fine dining experience for special occasions. 

Every dish is carefully thought out, from the choice of ingredients to the composition on the plate. The interior is just as aesthetically pleasing as the plate: French Art Deco style with Asian influences create a pleasantly calm and stylish atmosphere. 

The hand-painted Chinoiserie wallpaper, which reflects the famous historical Arcadian gardens of France, is a real eye-catcher in the interior.  

Bonne appétit!

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Speciality:

French cuisine | Fine Dining

Price:

Starters: from IDR 185,000 ++

Mains: from IDR 275,000 ++

Menus: from IDR 950,000 ++

Hours:

Mon – Sat: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Sun: closed

Location:

Amuz Gourmet Restaurant

The Energy Building (2nd Floor, Lot 11A, SCBD)

Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav. 52-53, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 2505064 

Email: cheffounder@amuzgourmet.com

Website: https://www.amuzgourmet.com/

Tip #6: Dining Room

Dining Room Jakarta
Image credit: Dining Room in Jakarta

In addition to an Indonesian menu, Italian delights and Mediterranean specialities await you at Dining Room! The dishes are prepared by the international and highly professional kitchen team in the restaurant’s open show kitchen. Questions about the culinary offerings can therefore be put directly to the experts. 

For special celebrations, the restaurant offers special dishes and themed brunches. The Dining Room should also be at the top of the list for anyone looking for a perfect brunch in Jakarta – and that’s because of another highlight: The restaurant is located on the 22nd floor of the Park Hyatt Jakarta, which promises an impressive view.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Speciality:

Italian and Mediterranean specialities | 22nd floor

Price:

Lunch buffet: IDR 499,000++/ person

Evening buffet: IDR 598,000++/ person

Sunday brunch buffet: IDR 909,000++/ person

Hours:

Mon – Sun:

Breakfast 6:00 am – 10:30 am

Lunch 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Sunday brunch 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location:

Dining Room at Park Hyatt Jakarta

Jl. Kebon Sirih No.17-19, Kb. Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10340

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 31190333

E-Mail: dineatthepark.jakarta@hyatt.com 

Webpage: Link 

Tip #7: Al Nafoura

Al Nafoura Jakarta
Image credit: Al Nafoura in Jakarta

Discover authentic Lebanese cuisine in Jakarta at Al Nafoura, located at Le Meridien Jakarta! Here you will be served the flavors of the Middle East in an ambience that will take you on a journey. 

Enjoy delicious dishes such as hummus, tabbouleh or baba ganoush as a starter, or alternatively you can order all the dishes on a mixed platter to try.

 Our favorite in the main course is „Kebbeh Laham“, minced lamb balls with pine nuts, cracked wheat, sumac, and cinnamon spices, as well as „Laham Bil Ajen“, a Lebanese pizza baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Very important: with all these delicacies, you should definitely save some appetite for dessert – simply irresistible.

Also possible: After a delicious dinner, you can enjoy the warm and colorful ambience with a shisha and bring your visit to a relaxed close.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options

Speciality:

Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Cuisine

Price:

Cold Mezza: from IDR 80,000 ++

Hot Mezza: from IDR 80,000 ++

Mains: from IDR 105,000 ++

Desserts: from IDR 75,000 ++

Menus: from IDR 395,000 ++

Hours:

Daily: 

Lunch: 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Dinner: 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Location:

Le Meridien Jakarta

Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.Kav.18-20 Lt. Dasar, Karet Tengsin, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10220,

Indonesia

Contact:

Tip #8: Pasola Restaurant

Pasola Restaurant Jakarta
Image credit: Pasola Restaurant in Jakarta

At Pasola Restaurant you can savor international dining delicacies. The philosophy of the restaurant is that a good dish is not only produced and made possible in the kitchen, but that the quality of the food starts with the local farmers

In addition to the buffet, the restaurant also offers à la carte dishes, which are very colorful and extravagant on the plate. – Absolutely instagrammable! Equally worth seeing is the fantastic view that can be enjoyed here. 

The delicious food can be accompanied by a choice of exquisite wines and extravagant cocktails.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options

Speciality:

Buffet and à la carte | Fine dining | Great view

Price:

Prices in line with fine dining

Hours:

Daily: 6:30 am – 10:00 pm

Location:

Pasola Restaurant at The Ritz Carlton Jakarta

SCBD Sudirman Central Business District, Jl. Jend. Sudirman kav 52-53, RT.5/RW.3, Senayan, Kec. Kby. Baru, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12190

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 25501993

Webpage: Link 

Tip #9: Table8

Table8 Jakarta
Image credit: Table8 in Jakarta

If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant in Jakarta, then Table8 is the right place for you. The restaurant offers favorites of Chinese street food as well as specialities from Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, which are served buffet-style. But you can also come here to enjoy a cup of tea as there is a tea counter where you can choose from a wide range of Chinese teas. 

At Table8, you are taken on a journey to China, at least from a culinary point of view, supported by the ambience and furnishings in Chinoiserie design.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Speciality:

Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines | Chinese tea specialities

Price:

Average pricing

Hours:

Mon – Sat: 12:00 – 2:30 pm and 6:00 – 10:30 pm (Last order at 10:30 pm)

Sun: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 6:00 – 10:30 pm

Location:

Table8 at Hotel Mulia Jakarta

Jl. Asia Afrika, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270

Indonesia

Contact:

Tip #10: Sana Sini

Sana Sini Jakarta
Image credit: Sana Sini in Jakarta

The Sana Sini Restaurant fulfills every culinary wish! Located in the Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin, the restaurant specializes in a wide range of buffet dishes: Four different themed areas not only make gourmet hearts beat faster, but also those of all world explorers. 

Each buffet station is themed around a different region of Asia or Europe. Specialities from Indonesia, Japan, China and the West are prepared in front of the guests. There are more international delicacies to try at the dessert station. 

The modern and elegant interior invites you to linger and the various buffet options (breakfast, lunch and dinner) offer plenty of variety for different occasions, making Sana Sini Restaurant one of the best restaurants in Jakarta.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options

Speciality:

Awarded restaurant | International buffet stations

Price:

Breakfast:
Adults: IDR 318,000++ per person
Children (6-12 y.o.): IDR 159,000++ per person

Lunch, Brunch and dinner (excl. mineral water):
Starting from IDR 460,000++ (IDR 556,600,-nett) /person up to IDR 698,000++ (IDR 844,580,-nett) /person


0-5 years old, free of charge | 6-12 years old, half price

Hours:

Daily: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Location:

Sana Sini at Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

Lobby Level

Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.59, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 3906444

E-Mail: H8491@accor.com 

Webpage: Link 

Tip #11: Oscar

Oscar Jakarta
Image credit: Oscar in Jakarta

If you want to enjoy European cuisine in Jakarta, then Oscar is the place for you. The elegant and very classically furnished restaurant features highlights from the West on its menu. For example, enjoy French must-tries such as Poulet Rôti or a perfectly cooked Beef Bourguignon. 

When it comes to Italian cuisine, your thoughts will of course first wander to pizza and pasta, which are of course available here in a variety of flavors. 

So at Oscar you can enjoy a wide range of flavors and aromas from Europe. The dishes are all lovingly presented on the plate – you can definitely eat with your eyes here!

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian Friendly

Speciality:

European specialities | Luxurious interior

Price:

Starters starting from IDR 160,000 ++

Mains starting from IDR 230,000 ++

Pizzas starting from IDR 250,000 ++

Desserts starting from IDR 45,000 ++

Hours:

Daily: 12:00 – 10:00 pm

Location:

The Plaza Office Tower

Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28 – 30, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 21 29922448

Whatsapp: +62 819 9377 4646

Webpage: https://altitudejakarta.com/restaurant/oscar/

Tip #12: Sudestada

Sudestada Jakarta
Image credit: Sudestada in Jakarta

Does the thought of porterhouse steak make your mouth water? Or do you prefer Spanish pork belly? Then Sudestada, one of the best steakhouses in Jakarta, is the place for you! The menu has it all and you can enjoy a wide variety of steaks from all over the world. 

The menu also includes Argentinian-style pizzas, Latin American empanadas, wraps, pasta, and rice dishes. Vegetarian dishes are also available, but the focus here is clearly on meat dishes. 

For dessert, we recommend churros, which can be ordered with delicious dulce de leche. You can also choose from a variety of cakes. We were particularly impressed by the colorful and beautifully presented smoothie bowls, which are ideal both as a fruity dessert and for a vitamin boost in between meals.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian options

Speciality:

Steakhouse | Latin Argentinian Cuisine

Price:

Argentinian style pizzas starting from IDR 150,000++

Appetizers starting from IDR 100,000 ++

Meat specialities starting from IDR 150,000++/100gr 

Hours:

Daily: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Location:

Sudestada

Jl. Irian No.18, RT.9/RW.5, Gondangdia, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10350

Indonesia

Contact:

Phone: +62 811-9126-556

Webpage: https://www.sudestadagrill.com/

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!

Annabelle Schweineberg
Annabelle Schweineberg

As Assist. Marketing & Communications Manager Annabelle knows the concept of Le Petit Chef like no other. If you have any questions, she is the right person to contact.

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