The best restaurants on Bali

Treat yourself to an entirely sensory experience. Sample a symphony of flavorful wit. Enjoy a welcome reprieve overlooking beautiful Bali rice fields.
The 350 seat restaurant, bar, lounge and private dining offers diners exciting French Mediterranean cuisine passionately crafted by Chef Nicolas “Doudou” Tourneville.
Metis Restaurant and Gallery is a sensory dining experience borne of the sheer pleasures of living. Chef Nicolas brings his legendary talent and culinary artistry to the table.
Location: Jalan Petitenget No. 6, Kerobokan Kelod

Since opening in 2008, Sarong has become the most sought after Asian cuisine dining establishment in Bali. Founding Chef Will Meyrick developed the concept after setting up several successful restaurants around Pacific Asia.
It was in Bali that Will Meyrick decided to cumulate his experience and open a restaurant to share enticing recipes he’d sought out from street-food vendors around Asia.
Location: Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

Prepare to be wowed by this stunning and elegant addition to Bali’s fine-dining scene. Housed in a sprawling bamboo structure overlooking rice paddies, Sardine is equally inviting for a drink or a meal.
Sardines of course are the house specialty on the daily changing menu. Serving mainly local seafood, Sardine sources vegetables from its own organic garden. More than half the restaurant borders their own rice fields, which means visitors enjoy great views while dining.
Location: Jalan Petitenget No. 21, Kerobokan

At Merah Putih they serve classic Indonesian cuisine using ingredients of the highest quality alongside creative dishes that experiment with traditional spices and flavors from across the archipelago. They do this in unique surrounds inspired by the nation’s heritage and diverse cultures.
Indonesian food is typically eaten family style, and they encourage this convivial tradition at Merah Putih. Plates are set in the middle of the table, meaning everyone in your group has the opportunity to sample a range of dishes; they can enjoy the classics and also discover something new.
It’s all part of the Merah Putih ethos: honoring tradition with authenticity and blending the best of the past with the most exciting developments in food today.
Location: Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

A decade has passed since KU DE TA first announced its arrival back in 2000 and the legacy of one of Asia’s most distinctive and beloved lifestyle destinations continues. As the seasons change and the years roll by, the success and growth of KU DE TA remain unchanged.
The uniquely gracious and hospitable spirit of the Balinese and the stunning world-class beachfront location are at the very foundation of what makes KU DE TA so magical, but it’s the reputation for inimitable fine dining any time of the day or night, discreet attentive service, cutting edge design and architecture and the many international performers that consider the place a tropical home-from-home that maintains the vibe and popularity of one of Bali’s most revered lifestyle icons.
Location: Seminyak beach

“The dream has always been to open a place that is more than just a restaurant”, says Will Meyrick, who is the brainchild behind Bali’s success story Sarong restaurant. “An environment where people can feel comfortable to eat or just lounge in a bar.”
Basically, not needing to leave the space until home time, whatever that time is . Mama San is for anyone who appreciates to lounge in style and eat quality food without it being too expensive.
Location: Jalan Raya, Kerobokan

Nestled amongst the coco palms and lush surroundings of Seminyak, lies the tropical oasis known as MOTEL MEXICOLA.
Hopefully you are not thinking of a motel in Miami with an all you can eat buffet?! Rest assured that it has nothing to do with a motel, but everything with Mexico! More colorful than the rainbow, this is a very pleasant surprise for those who feel like a Caribbean night out in Asia. Hey, why not!
Location: Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak

It's hard to find La Sal -- it is on a small back lane that connects Jalan Laksmana and Jalan Abimanyu.
But on the menu you will easily find a good choice of tapas such as delicious -- imported and expensive -- Iberico Bellota ham from acorn-fed black pigs, calamari with squid cooked in its own ink, grilled chorizo sausages, crunchy mushrooms, and a delicious veal carpaccio with foie gras and Manchego cheese. You could select from a small but good choice of wines, but why not sangria instead? Sunday evenings are Argentinian Churrasco night.
Location: Jalan Drupadi No. 100, Seminyak

The Beach House Restaurant at Echo Beach is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The beautiful surfside location and the freshest food on the island make it a great place for breakfast, lunch, sunset, dinner and party nights.
Every evening as the sun sets over the ocean, The Beach House’s legendary barbecue is set up with a glistening array of the freshest seafood, including prawns and lobsters, imported steaks, mouth watering ribs and fresh, organic salads. Enjoy your meal in the restaurant or an outdoor table spilling onto a beach seaside.
Location: Jalan Pura Batu Mejan, Canggu

El Kabron serves exquisite Spanish and Mediterranean dishes that are literally mouthwatering! The restaurant is location on the top of a cliff and thus offers breathtaking panoramas of the Indian Ocean.
The deck, poolside, bar and lounge terrace, are perfectly located for a stunning sunset on the Cliff of Bukit. Lunch and afternoons are bathed by the sun and perfect for El Kabron styles Spanish tapas and paellas combined with authentic sangrias or signature cocktails.
Location: Jalan Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu

Alimenta El Alma… Feed the Soul!Spain’s biggest culinary treasures are dishes that fill the heart – food that is made with devotion, meant to feed the soul. La Finca stays true to this culinary philosophy. It is an authentic, rustic Ibizan/Spanish Mediterranean experience where everything is home prepared with fresh, organic ingredients, using traditional, artisan methods and recipes.
But it’s more than just food and drinks. They want to serve you a slice of life by offering a place where you can forget about the outside world for a moment and get lost in a world of traditions, flavors, and aromas that fill the heart.Let them feed you… Alimenta El Alma!
Location: Jalan Subak Sari 77, Batu Belig

This luxurious and contemporary restaurant with its open Balinese pavilions and thatched ceilings provides dining guests stunning vistas of a lush tropical valley. Set amongst reflection ponds, and beautiful timber finishes, the acclaimed restaurant is considered by gourmands as one of the island's top dining spots, a venue that can be appreciated for both casual lunches and more formal dinners.
A variety of international media reviews commonly refer to CasCades as one of the world's most romantic restaurants for its breathtaking views, hushed atmosphere and conscientious service.
Location: Jalan Lanyahan, Br Nagi, Ubud

Bridges is a spacious restaurant offering elegant yet unpretentious environments. From the street level all the way to the river, Bridges has what it takes to properly welcome guests to Ubud. It is a place “where worlds meet”.
Besides being a casual fine dining restaurant, serving delicacies from Asia or from the West, Bridges is the only wine bar in Ubud. DIVINE -Bridges' cellar- is a wine shop offering a wide variety of wines.
Location: Jalan Campuhan, Ubud