The Best Restaurants and Bars in Indonesia
- Max Ball
- Jun 13
- 2 min read
The best places to eat and drink in Ubud
The best restaurants in Ubud
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Two-Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker brings a zero-waste, produce-driven tasting menu to his jungle-edge atelier; expect traceable sourcing, Indonesian inflections, and polished Nordic-style service.
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Ubud’s original fine-dining pioneer still dazzles with French technique, Balinese botanicals, and a lush garden showroom where the chef personally presents each course.
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A 1930s-colonial mansion sets the scene for eight inventive courses—think venison “Wellington” with rendang spices—backed by one of Bali’s deepest cellars and a Gatsby-era bar.
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Inside the Blanco museum complex, chef Mandif Warokka pairs progressive Indonesian tasting menus with intimate, ten-seat counter theatre overlooking the Tjampuhan valley.
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Chef Will Meyrick’s open-fire bistro channels Wes Anderson visuals, wood-grilled seafood, and cocktails that run late in a hidden upstairs speakeasy.
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Will Meyrick’s original Ubud address: modern Indonesian comfort dishes (crispy duck, jackfruit rendang) served in a breezy, two-storey townhouse.
Nusantara by Locavore, Ubud
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Locavore’s sister spot dives deep into archipelago classics—betutu, papeda, rawon—crafted entirely from Indonesian produce and spices.
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A Latin-Americana steakhouse just north of town: prime rib-eyes slow-grilled over a two-metre wood fire, plus mezcal cocktails and jungle-rimmed sunset views.
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Mediterranean-Latin plates (octopus with romesco, wagyu picaña tacos) meet DJ-backed cocktails and a leafy Monkey Forest terrace—lively from brunch until late.
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Contemporary Indian sharing-tapas—from tandoor lobster to ghee-braised lamb—served in an elegant, art-filled dining room with inventive spice-led drinks.
The best bars and wine bars in Ubud
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Ubud’s first natural-wine and tapas bar pours 20 labels by the glass alongside small Mediterranean plates in a 22-seat, brass-trimmed hideaway on Jalan Goutama.
