If you want a great French restaurant in Bali, then there’s good news for you! There are plenty of great options for some tasty French food here on the island.
Our guide will showcase our 20 favourite French restaurants here and explain what you can expect at each of them. Bon Appetit!
Our 20 Top French Restaurants In Bali
St. Tropez @ FINNS Beach Club
St. Tropez currently sits at the top of TripAdvisor’s rankings for the best French Restaurant in Bali.
This fine-dining French restaurant located in FINNS Beach Club is famous for its party vibe and classic French dishes.
We think that it’s important to note that it’s currently closed for refurbishment but until it reopens, there are many other great restaurants in FINNS Beach Club for you to enjoy.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 90361, Indonesia
Online: St. Tropez
Pasir Restaurant
This fine dining restaurant in Ubud has a wonderful atmosphere and some of the best service of any restaurant in Bali.
It’s the perfect spot to celebrate special occasions and the outdoor seating offers some stunning views across the local countryside.
The food is French-Meditteranean fusion and extremely tasty. If you want something a bit different from steak tartare and foie gras, then the relaxed atmosphere of this restaurant is the ideal place to find it.
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Ubud Village
Belle Wine Bar & Grazing Boards
Belle combines French cuisine with an emphasis on wine and that makes it one of the best restaurants in Bali at what it does.
Everything on the menu is paired with a suggested wine and it’s so tasty that you won’t hesitate to go back again and again.
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Belle Wine Bar
My Cocotte Bistrot
This charming bistro offers a unique dining experience where you can combine the comfort food of a great French restaurant with a huge game of chess.
Yes, they have an amazing large chess board which we like to retire to after partaking of their business lunch package.
Where Is It? Jl. Umalas No.9, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: My Cocotte
La Brasserie
This charming place in Jimbaran is all about fine dining and each plate that emerges from the kitchen of this French restaurant is a work of art.
They’re not afraid to mix Indonesian flavours into the dishes and their duck fried rice is both unique and incredible!
Where Is It? Jl. Bukit Permai No.8, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Rev Bistro
You can’t go wrong with the beef bourguignon here and the goat’s cheese platter is also amazing.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion, we recommend letting them know ahead of time and they can help source a cake for you.
Where Is It? Jl. Yudistira No.110, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Brasserie Republique
This French restaurant has a charming vibe that reminds you of brasseries in the French countryside.
The service is excellent, the decor is homely and the food is exquisite. The coq au vin was one of the best things we’ve eaten in Sanur.
Where Is It? Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.144, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Online: Brasserie Republique
Gooseberry
If you want tasty foie gras and an excellent steak tartare, then Gooseberry is worth a look.
Many people consider this a “must-visit” French restaurant and their fine dining approach delivers a relaxed atmosphere and excellent service.
Where Is It? Gg. Pirta, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Gooseberry
Folie Bali
This French restaurant is something of a secret as it’s a bit off the beaten path in this fairly busy area.
Try the Follie Beef Tenderloin Wellington if you’re looking for a main course to truly wow your taste buds.
Where Is It? Jl. Subak Sari No.30a, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Folie
The Restaurant @ The Legian Seminyak, Bali
This French Restaurant oozes confidence with its simple but blunt moniker “The Restaurant” and it delivers in style.
Fine dining with stunning views over the ocean in comfortable outdoor seating and diners will be as impressed with the food as they are with everything else.
Where Is It? Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak, beach, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Online: IHM Hotels
Caramel Ubud
This simple cafe and patisserie offers some of the finest macarons on the island and their cakes are world-class.
Everything is freshly made by hand onsite and you will find that a trip to this humble establishment is very rewarding but kind to your wallet.
Where Is It? Jl. Hanoman No.4 B, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Kebun Bistro
An interesting place that serves French and Italian fusion food in a gorgeous environment. It really has to be seen to be properly appreciated.
The wine list is excellent and they offer a choice of outdoor seating or indoor seating in an air-conditioned environment.
Where Is It? Kebun Bistro, next to Tegun Galeri, Jl. Hanoman No.44, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Kebun Bistro
Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique
Chris Salans is the brains behind Mozaic and he’s one of the best known chefs in Asia and the culinary world as a whole.
Here Chris Salans has fushed French food and Indonesian food to bring you an elevated fine dining experience that you will never forget.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Mozaic
Daily Baguette Ubud
If you want some amazing sandwiches for your lunch or dinner, then this pleasant cafe has you covered with some of the best French bread on the island.
It’s not the cheapest food you’re going to find in Ubud but it is good value for money and all the ingredients are premium and top quality.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Ubud No.27, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Daily Baguette
La Cantine
La Cantine is famous as one of the best restaurants in Bali and the food varies from evening to evening as their chefs have an extensive repertoire of dishes.
It’s a fine dining restaurant but one where it still feels cozy and warm and you feel like you’re dining in France, rather than Bali.
Where Is It? Jl. Nyuh Bojog Desa No.4, MAS, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: La Cantine
Poule De Luxe
If you want a chic croissant and a cup of excellent coffee prepared with love by true aficionados of the art of pastry, this is the place to go.
The menu is short, simple and to the point and they only do what they can do to a world-class standard, nothing more.
Where Is It? Jl. Batu Belig No.16D, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Poule De Luxe
The Bistrot
The interiors of this French restaurant are stunning and the staff are welcoming and attentive.
The head chef maintains a large range of restaurants in Bali each one specializing in a different cuisine and The Bistrot is a French restaurant that lives up to her high standards.
Where Is It? Jl. Bumbak No.169, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: The Bistrot
Indiana Kenanga Restaurant
If you’re on Nusa Lembongan then this is a dining experience that you won’t want to miss out on. The restaurant is part of the Indiana Kenanga Villas complex and very much worth a visit.
It’s not quite fine dining but it is an exceptional French restaurant for the location.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Jungut Batu No. 56, Desa Jungut Batu, Nusa Lembongan, Jungutbatu, Kec. Klungkung, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Online: Indiana Kenanga
Cork Bistro & Wine Bar
The manager is French, the chef is Dutch and this French restaurant specializes in French-Indonesian fusion and it’s one of the best restaurants in Sanur.
The service is world class and we loved the beef tartare. This is the sort of French restaurant that sees you go back again and again.
Where Is It? Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.140, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Online: Cork
Le Bistrot, Amed
This is one of our favourite places in Amed and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious.
We had a delightful duck dish that came out as perfectly pink as we had asked for. The cocktail menu is very good too.
Where Is It? MJ7X+MMV, Purwakerti, Abang, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80852, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Final Thoughts On A Great French Restaurant Located In Bali
While everyone should try some Indonesian food in Bali, it’s always nice to change things up and the French restaurants on our list above are all worth a visit during your holiday on the island.
Of course, we think St. Tropez is the place to go if you can only visit one French Restaurant in Bali. It’s the best place to sip cocktails while watching a spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean while eating refined dishes that could only originate in France.
