The Best Restaurants In Bali, According To Our Travel Editor (November 2025)
Bali’s food scene has skyrocketed in recent years, attracting renowned chefs from both the island and around the globe. At Urban List, our travel editor has handpicked the top restaurants that capture the essence of Bali’s culinary diversity. Whether you're dining with friends, celebrating an anniversary, or exploring solo, Bali's vibrant restaurant scene offers something for every taste and occasion.
From trendy hotspots to hidden gems, these are the best restaurants in Bali to book for your 2025 trip, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Found another spot you love that's not made the list? Head to our Urban List Travel 'gram and let us know. We're all ears.
Artisan
Jl. Munduk Kedungu No.5, Pererenan
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Adding to their Bali empire, Artisan Pererenan is blending the tropical with industrial in the best way and we're certainly here for it. Executive Chef Paolo Tancredi Arlotta has ex Vue de Monde and Osteria Mozza cred, leaning into low-waste technique and locally sourced modern Italian plates (yum).
The vibe is relaxed, coastal, and comfy, while the dishes scream bold, punchy flavours with a fine-dining twist.
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- If you're heading through Uluwatu, Ungasan or Bingin, make sure to swing by their other flagships too.
Mauri
Jalan Petitenget No. 100, Seminyak
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Suppose you've ever been lucky enough to head to Puglia in Italy (weird flex, but promise it's relevant). In that case, you'll know its magic lies in the simplicity of their hauntingly good olive oil and nonna-made pastas. So when we heard the brilliant Pugliese-born chef Maurizio Bombini (also behind hot restaurants Bonito and Zia Tina) was sprinkling a little Italian flair to Seminyak at Mauri, we were chuffed.
This cosy 40-seater feels intimate, with fresh, minimalist interiors plus a seasonal tasting menu that celebrates produce grown from their own rooftop hydroponic garden.
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- Lucky enough to visit? Do yourselves a favour and try get yourself a chef's counter seat.
MASONRY
Jl. Batu Bolong No.83C, Canggu
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For those who appreciate simple yet sophisticated dining, MASONRY (previously known as Mason) in Canggu has just had a hot new glow-up and is a must-visit. This sleek and stylish restaurant focuses on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients prepared with minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavours to shine through.
The menu is a celebration of Mediterranean and Australian influences, offering a variety of wood-fired dishes that are perfect for sharing. Start your culinary journey with their selection of house-cured meats and artisanal cheeses, or indulge in the crispy fried eggplant. The 48-hour slow-cooked short rib is a crowd favourite, as is their signature flatbread, baked to perfection in the wood-fired oven.
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- Don't forget to explore their impressive list of cocktails, wines, and craft beers that perfectly complement the vibrant flavours on the menu. In big foodie news, legendary co-founder and chef Ben Cross is swinging open some new doors, this time in Niseko, Japan, so keep it at the top of mind for that next ski vacay.
Habitat Bistro Ubud
Jl. Bisma No.888A, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud
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Tuck into generous plates of lamb pappardelle before diving into the pool for a dip at Ubud's retro-modern burnt orange Habitat Bistro. Ubud's answer to Totti's in the middle of a jungle was practically designed for long lunches—and you'll find heaps of locals dining and drinking here all day.
Head Chef Putu Armen (who refined his culinary chops at The Ritz-Carlton and InterContinental) celebrates simple Italian ingredients in pizzas, pastas and grazing plates.
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- The real highlight is that there's no minimum spend to use the sunbeds, so you can snack and sun yourself all day long.
Buzo
Jl. Kayu Aya 105, Seminyak, Badung
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If you know *anything* whatsoever about the Bali food scene for the past few decades, you'll know the name Will Meyrick. The brains behind cult fave Mama San, Ubud's Hujan Locale and Canggu's Billy Ho just to name a few, Meyrick has the formula down pat when it comes to creating vibes with spectacular flavours and ripper cocktails.
His new modern sushi pizza itameshi (what a combo, right?) Buzo is a fusion of Japanese technique with badass Italian soul. Oh, and you'd be crazy not to order a serve of the umami-loaded ramen pasta while you're there too. Trust us.
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- Hot tip: head down on a Saturday for their pizzakaya nights, where you'll score 150k Rupiah (14ish bucks) itameshi-style pizzas and some sexy, cheap spritzes.
Room4Dessert
Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Ubud
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Don't be fooled by the name; there's no real sweet tooth required for this one. Room4Dessert is a staggeringly gorgeous cinematic experience of 15 courses disguised as dessert—complete with a natural wine bar (Powder Room), boutique guesthouse (Shelter Island), and zero-waste forest lab.
It’s layered, irreverent, and a cult hit that keeps evolving. Do not keep scrolling until you've booked this one in.
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- Run by World’s Best Pastry Chef Will Goldfarb, you can guarantee the dessert is worth the spend.
KALA
Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Badung, Uluwatu
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This is serious Greek-Mediterranean food with beachside energy that rivals some of the stuff we've savoured on the shores of Corfu. Just steps from Padang-Padang in stunning clifftop Uluwatu, KALA is a little wild in the best way— with wood-fired flatbreads, feta tempura, slow-cooked lamb (drool), and DJs at Sunday brunch.
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- We're obsessed with the super chic minimalist interiors and the way Chef Zarrukh Jurakulov brings Michelin-pedigree precision to relaxed, sun-drenched dining. Opa.
Syrco BASÈ
Jl. Sri Wedari No. 72, Ubud
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Another luxe option, a trip to Ubud's Syrco BASÈ means you'll be dining large while being taken care of by a two-Michelin-starred chef (tick) that just happens to have been recently voted one of Travel + Leisure SEA’s 25 Best Restaurants.
Still fairly new, this lush tropical garden restaurant isn't just gorgeous, but also prioritises mother nature where traceability and flavour meet in chef Syrco Bakker’s high-concept, Indonesian-inspired menus.
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- If you're lucky enough to find an open booking at the 12-seat Chef’s counter, then you're in damn good luck.
meimei
No. 87 Jalan Pantai, Batu Balong
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With YUKI family DNA at the helm (IYKYK), Bali's newest Southeast Asian barbecue restaurant, meimei, is a sure-fire hit destined to top your foodie tour list next time you touch down in Indo.
Think punchy curries and immaculate fresh seafood dishes, chic, dimly lit corners for long, lazy holiday feasts, spicy cocktails, and umami aplenty.
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- Perched in one of Canggu's most lively strips, stop by for a leisurely arvo post-swim snack at the bar or perhaps swing past after the clock strikes twelve for a sneaky late-night salted egg potato crisp or flat-iron wagyu skewer.
Dome
Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Kerobokan Kelod
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This chic, moody, recently refreshed space now sits pretty as part of the beloved Potato Head institution , as a natural food and wine bar that boasts vibrant flavours of local ingredients, paired with innovative techniques.
The result? Delicious morsels for sharing that sing on the palate and highlight the power of seasonal organic ingredients from around the region.
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- There's also a gutsy wine list that includes many natural, organic, and biodynamic options to suit everyone's taste.
Sayan House
Jl. Raya Sayan No.70, Sayan, Ubud
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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Ayung River, Sayan House combines Japanese precision with Latin flair in a stunning open-air setting.
This fusion gem serves up bold, inventive dishes like the refreshing Ceviche del Mar, packed with tuna, octopus, and prawns, and the indulgent Niku Don, a comforting roast beef rice bowl.
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- Pair your meal with one of their signature cocktails while taking in the sunset for an unforgettable dining experience.
Mosto
Jl Pantai Berawa no.99, Tibubeneng
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If sommelier Nicolas Lento could add anything to his CV, it would be that as Indonesia’s only low-intervention natural wine importer and distributor, he is key to giving Bali wine lovers the chance to tipple natural wines. To showcase them, Lento is part of the team running Bali’s first natural wine bar and eatery, Mosto, a cruisy 70-seater with a Euro-cool vibe.
The Italia-centric wine list of ‘juicy + fresh’; ‘safe + clean’ wines sneak in good drops from elsewhere, including a delicious sparkling pet nat from South Australia.
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- It’s paired with a similarly forward-looking menu, where free-range Asian ingredients mix with Italian and French cuisine techniques.
Sazón
Jalan Batu Bolong, Canggu
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Infusing Canggu’s dynamic culinary scene with a vibrant taste of Spain, Sazón Tapas Bar & Grill is a lively new eatery along the main throes of Batu Bolong. An independent hotspot under Regent Bali Canggu, Sazón blends high-end Spanish ingredients with locally sourced produce to create an authentic yet innovative menu.
Helmed by award-winning Chef Andrew Walsh, highlights include the grilled flatbread with anchovy butter, stracciatella cheese and local honey, and the lamb and nduja meatballs with feta cheese and spiced tomato.
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- To finish, order the sticky toffee cake with pomegranate and burnt milk ice cream.
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Trattoria
Jl. Karangasem – Seraya, Bunutan, Kec. Abang, Amed
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On the picturesque villa-studded coastal road of northeast Bali, about 15 minutes from the main Amed township, Trattoria is a surprise culinary treat given its middle-of-nowhere locale.
As the name suggests, the menu is staunchly Italian, but the scene is pure Bali, with a teak-and-rattan open-sided pavilion surrounded by a tropical garden. Incredibly, in these parts, Trattoria has sourced all the staple ingredients for authentic Italian flavours.
The pizzas have a wood-fired crust and plenty of mozzarella, the ravioli with sage butter is perfectly creamy, and the rich beefy lasagne is just like the one Nonna used to make.
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- Tomato bruschetta, served to each table before the meals arrive, is a nice touch, and there’s a small walk-in wine cellar with bottles from around the globe.
Shelter
Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.133, Pererenan, Bali 80361
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If you're looking for one of the most buzzy restaurants in Bali, look no further than Shelter in Pererenan—just a short stroll from Canggu. Dishing out Middle Eastern and Mediterranean bites, you'll want to go in a group or at least make sure you're hungry.
Start with the bread and housemade ricotta before moving onto the wood-roasted moon scallops covered in chilli, lemon butter and sumac. They're smaller than what we're used to at home, but what they lack in size they make up for in flavour (not to mention the sheer volume of them on the plate).
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- Shelter also has a great wine list and more cocktails than you can poke a stick at, so settle in for a balmy evening in the lush outdoor setting.
Rize
Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.150, Pererena
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The beachfront neighbourhood of Pererenan is it-and-a-bit right now, and it doesn’t get much better than Rize for nailing the Bali scene. Tucked down a laneway off motorbike-mad Pantai Pererenan, the incense-scented café is the hangout of digi nomads, buffed surfers, breath-workers and everyone in between. They’re here to nab a bench seat for some serious laptop time; sip on the island’s best chai while talking tides; or take it up a notch to dine on breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The mindful menu takes on all the food trends: healthy, plant-based, gluten-free, local, artisanal, and it all tastes fantastic. While the egg dishes, juices and smoothies rock, the chef is at his best when channelling modern Indian cuisine. His expertise has given Rize a reputation for its dosa brunches loaded with spiced potato or mushroom, creamy dahl and piquant chutneys (one is enough for two).
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- Dinners take on a leafy candlelit vibe with the menu focusing on Indian favourites like tandoori cauliflower, garlic naan, samosa chaat and a tasty eggplant bhartha.
Son Of A Baker
Jalan Labuansait No. 250, Pecatu, Uluwatu
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If you’re looking for a place to eat alongside a little rustic charm, look no further than Son Of A Baker in Uluwatu. The art and bakehouse is known for serving up exceptional Italian coffee alongside artisanal bakes. Their signature pumpkin seed milk latte has become a local favourite.
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- If you have a hankering for something slightly hearty or looking to up your protein, we recommend the Savage Plate which comes with organic eggs and grass-fed tenderloin which has been cooked in butter, of course.
Yuki
Uluwatu, Canggu
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Another stunning open-air restaurant with sunset views, Yuki is the place to go when you're craving fresh sashimi and easy-drinking cocktails. The menu covers small bites—don't miss the nori taco and wagyu beef—yakitori, sashimi and yakimono (mains cooked on the charcoal grill) and will not disappoint. Best of all, if you can't decide, you can hand over the reins by choosing the feed me menu.
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- Both the Uluwatu and Canggu locations are also known for their events, so keep an eye on their website to see what's coming up.
Lulu Bistrot
Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.72, Canggu
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If loading up on a Parisian feed is the last thing you think you'd want in Bali—think again. Lulu Bistrot is a French restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Canggu serving up French cooking in its traditional way but with the local and seasonal ingredients Bali is known for.
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- Feast on the likes of tarte aux pommes (apple tart with brandy diplomat) and pâté de campagne alongisde goblets of spiced orange margaritas.
Motel Mexicola
Seminyak, Canggu
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When you're keen to combine feasting and tequila-fuelled dancing, Motel Mexicola is the spot. The Seminyak restaurant has been serving up some of Bali's best damn margaritas along with banging Mexican eats and unbeatable after-dark vibes for a decade now.
Given its success, the crew decided to spread the Motel Mexicola love, with a sunny new spin on the OG in Canggu. It's much the same, except with a balmy outdoor atmosphere to suit the beachy locale and more of the authentic Mexican eats you love.
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- Think classics like guacamole, tostadas, ceviche and tacos filled with fire-roasted meats fresh from the traditional eight-metre fire pit. Wash it down with some sexy cocktails and you might just be here all day.
Bu Reka Bistro
Jl. Pantai Seseh No.18, Cemagi, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung
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One of Seseh’s most idyllic restaurants is this streetside, fairylight-lit gem run by the next generation of Bu Reka’s own family, who have owned this plot of land for as long as anyone can remember. Balancing a contemporary look with Indonesian charm, the open-air restaurant has a peaked wooden roof and rockwork walls. Small tables surrounding a big central table make it a good fit for both romantic dinners and gatherings with friends.
The menu is all about fresh, clean produce with strong Asian influences, and an emphasis on seafood. Don’t go past the specials board, which often has surprises in the form of tasty curries and excellent pasta.
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- There’s wine on offer or celebrate with the bistro’s own line-up of arak-based cocktails.
The Cave Bali
Central Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency
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Lush beachside dining gems may be a dime a dozen in Bali, but there's only one subterranean restaurant.
Located within a 25,000-year-old cave, this moody new 22-seater from Chef Ryan Clift is serving up a jaw-dropping seven-course degustation that you'll definitely want to charge your phone up for.
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- It's a constant battle for attention between those striking stalactites and the edible plates of art that arrive promptly at your table.
Zest
Jl. Penestanan No.7, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud
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Another Bali restaurant powered by plants, Zest offers up all the laid back vibes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
On the menu you’ll find an absolute bible of delicious feeds like sushi, burgers, plant pizza, peking duck-inspired pancakes, jackfruit steak, mushroom schnitzel and hey, seaweed waffles with sweet chilli if you’re feeling brave.
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- The concept here is that dishes get filled with tasty ‘fruits, shoots and roots’ for a wide array of feeds to fuel your adventures.
Kaum Restaurant
Jl. Petitenget No.51B, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta
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Another stellar restaurant from the Potato Head family, if you call yourself a big foodie, Kaum is an Indo eatery you absolutely have to hit up. Kaum actually means “clan” or “tribe” in Indonesian and it’s a gentle nod to where this restaurant has soured its inspiration from.
The Kaum team actually travelled across the archipelago to learn all about Indigenous cooking methods and flavours native to Indonesia’s tribal communities so if you’re looking to get a taste of Indonesia’s true culinary culture, this is the place to be.
Bartolo
Uluwatu, Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel
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This cheeky neighbourhood restaurant is a haven for a low-key dinner after a day at the beach, featuring Euro share plates, refreshing cocktails and wine. If you’re out in these parts with your significant other, it’s also a 10/10 spot for date night.
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- Work your way through steak frites, marinated olives, lamb kofta and an absolute swill of tropical concoctions like black lime Margaritas and a bamboo old fashioned.
Mama San Bali
Jl. Raya Kerobokan No.135, Kerobokan Kelod
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We mean, there really is no place that is more of an institution than Mama San. To put it bluntly, you’ll rarely head in here without the place being packed to the rafters—the food is that superb.
Recently, the longtime fave has undergone a bit of a transformation, with two new venues to check out. The classic Mama San experience is on offer down in the refurbished Dining Room & Grill, with Thai, Indonesian, and Laotian cuisine front and centre across the street-food menu.
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- You'll also want to keep your eyes peeled for the Mama San's latest venture—the Mama San Supper Club. Headed by Chef Will Meyrick, and separate from Mama San's Dining Room & Grill Bar, this fresh dining offering is open Tuesday through to Sunday.
Merah Putih
Jl. Petitenget No.100X, Kerobokan Kelod
Image credit: Merah Putih | Website
Open from 5.30pm every day until late, Merah Putih easily sports one of the most theatrical restaurant settings in Bali. Think an illuminated roof, an indoor garden and neon lights. Yes, if you’re a keen snapper, this is the Bali restaurant for you.
We particularly love this place if you’re travelling with a larger group of mates, plates are set in the middle of the table, so everyone has the opportunity to sample all the dishes. The squid ink noodles are a fan favourite, as is the slow-roast pork belly.
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- These guys also plate up one of the best nasi gorengs, dare we say in the world.
Barbacoa
Petitenget St No.14, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara
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Get amongst the burning embers, charcoal and smoke at Barbacoa. The whole essence of this menu is based around char, the crew roasts whole pigs over the Asado pit as well as beef, lamb, chicken, seafood and veggies over the Parilla flat grill.
With a feast headed by Aussie chef Nic Philip, you can expect Latin American cuisine with plenty of offerings for vegos or vegan folk. On top of this, Barbacoa pickles, ferments and makes all their own mustards and vinegars in-house.
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- Unsurprisingly, the cocktail list anchors in South American flavours while the wine cellar carries new and old world wines, vintages, natural and biodynamic drops too.
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