Fine Dining in Bali
Sure, Bali has nice little places and warungs where u can have a really decent meal, but don’t be fooled! There are also many high end places where you can get the bést food and dinner experience in spectacular settings.
Side note: expect a higher price range
Please find below a selection of some of these places:
L’APERITIF
Apéritif restaurant and bar is designed to be an enchanting and unique experience, not to be rushed. A dining concept that integrates the long-standing European tradition of enjoying a pre-dinner drink and canapés, the start of your culinary journey.
Belgian Chef Nic Vanderbeeken, brings over 20 years of experience to lead the team at Apéritif restaurant and bar, an elegant fine dining space serving contemporary global cuisine in the lush valleys of Ubud. He has also spent time in the kitchens of several Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe.
Location: Ubud
Website: www.aperitif.com
MOZAIC
When you enter through its Balinese doorway, Mozaic Restaurant offers you an evening of repose and pure enjoyment. A walkway leads you to a tropical garden with its widely spaced tables and simple elegance, where, once seated, you are immediately charmed by the unique setting.
Mozaic restaurant offers one of the most comprehensive wines lists in Bali with more than 160 vintages in order to please every wine drinker from beginners to aficionados and to offer an amazing pairing of wines to each dish offerd by Mozaic.
Location: Ubud
Website: www.mozaic-bali.com
SANGSAKA
The team at Sangsaka has a passionate penchant for exploring the elaborate and extensive regional flavours in Indonesia, combining them with wood-fire cooking techniques – using different kinds of wood for varying results, to craft modern takes on Indonesian gastronomy that are inspired and scrumptious.
The restaurant itself is stylish yet casual, polished yet comfortable, offering seating with a welcoming ambience for 40 people. The design is subtly sleek and rustic, leaving the focus on the food and drinks. Complementing the outstanding fare is the well-stocked bar with premium spirits and fine wines, inviting diners to stay longer and talk about things worth talking about, like the great feast they have just had.(exquisite taste magazine)
Location: Kerobokan area
Website: www.sangsakabali.com
SUNDARA AT FOUR SEASONS JIMBARAN
Sundara is an all-day dining and lifestyle destination on the wide curve of Jimbaran Bay, Bali’s most exclusive stretch of sand. A sultry beach-club by day, one of the best restaurants in Bali by night, there are endless ways to immerse yourself in the hip vibe and unique Bali sunset experience that Sundara offers.
During university, executive chef Phillip Taylor worked at a bustling café on Melbourne’s famous Lygon Street. He was inspired by the camaraderie, his mentor and the stories behind dishes. Thirteen years later and he has travelled the globe as a chef, from Michelin-starred restaurants in London to flagship restaurants and hotels around Asia.
Location: Four Seasons hotel, Jimbaran (Bukit)
Website: www.fourseasons.com
DUGONG AT SUARGA PADANG PADANG
Dugong restaurant can be found at the exclusive boutique resort Suarga Padang Padang, Uluwatu.
The restaurant offers a relaxed, shared dining experience through its innovative menu. Encouraging a more sociable way of dining, dishes are presented in smaller serving sizes and are placed in the middle of the table to share.
Aligned with Dugong restaurant’s food concept, local ingredients and the traditional flavours of Indonesia are the inspiration of the all-day menu. The cliffside location, paired with the spanning ocean view, provide an alluring setting to relax and watch Bali’s magical sunsets.
Location: Padang Padang, Uluwatu
Website: www.suargapadangpadang.com
API JIWA
Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘fire to the soul’, the chefs at Api Jiwa create bold flavours inspired by Asian omakase served in a lively and uniquely designed open-air restaurant. Watch the magic happen around the Chef’s counter or at the private dining table for a course by course journey through unexpected bites and exciting tastes showcasing the best local products from Bali.
Chef Nicola Russo will take you on a course by course journey inspired by Asian omakase.
The restaurant can be found at the beautiful resort Capella Ubud.
Location: Ubud
Website: www.capellahotels.com
Capella Ubud
