Our team gets all the best jobs and recently we sent them off to find the best restaurants In Ubud and they came up with this amazing list of 33 places!
Spending time in Ubud is a culinary journey in and of itself and whether you want traditional Balinese food, such as a succulent roasted suckling pig, authentic Mediterranean cuisine or a romantic dinner under the stars, there’s an Ubud restaurant out there with your name on it. See for yourself.
Our 33 Best Restaurants In Ubud
Donna Ubud
We begin our round-up of the best restaurants in Ubud with Donna. When we want Spanish-style tapas in Ubud, there’s only one place to go to.
It has a lovely rooftop lounge which is great for a sundowner before you grab a table and getfired into the octopus and steaks.
They also have live music most evenings in the club lounge on the second floor.
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest No.67, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Donna
This restaurant is one of the most Instagrammable places in Bali. The A-Frame design is striking and exciting from the outside.
Inside, they’ve captured the essence of the range of food they offer in the decor and each dish is beautifully presented.
It’s the most diverse menu that you’re likely to see anywhere in Bali and it’s all good.
Where Is It? Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Online: Kuwarasan
Galle Club
Discover Galle Club, Bali’s first Sri Lankan restaurant, bringing the flavours of Sri Lanka and Coastal India to the Ubud dining scene. Sit back and relax in their astonishing interior, while tasting their selection of 12 wines available by the glass. Or, try one of their signature cocktails, all of which feature an iconic Sri Lankan and South Indian ingredient, like their infamous Puli Cocktail for a refreshing yet zesty drink.
With both appetizers and sharing-styled dishes on the menu, you have to try their Hot Butter Halloumi, Lamb Shank Curry, or a selection of their plant-based and vegan dishes like their Eggplant Curry and Roast Vegetable Uttapam. If you’re looking for a wine pairing for your dish, we recommended their Gavi di Gavi white with the Snapper Polichattu, or try their full-bodied Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon with one of their meat-based curries.
Where Is It? Jl. Nyuh Gading No. 2, MAS, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571.
Online: Galle Club
Sawah Terrace @ Mandapa
With a view over the sacred river, this lovely restaurant at the Mandapa by Ritz Carlton Reserve is clearly something special.
The whole staff assembles to greet diners as they enter the restaurant and they take service to a whole new level here.
Their take on traditional Indonesian cuisine is out of this world and even simple dishes like satay are transformed in the kitchen at Sawah Terrace into something truly extraordinary.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Ritz-Carlton
The Grill @ Luxe
The Luxe is a very high-end steakhouse experience and it’s quickly become one of the best restaurants in Ubud for our money.
We love that the wait staff here are always happy to advise regarding allergies and ensure dishes are adapted as needed for the diner.
The lobster ravioli starter was both elegant and sophisticated and the piece of wagyu tenderloin that followed it was simply divine.
Where Is It? Jl. Kajeng AT Juwuk Manis Ubud Kaja, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: The Grill
Terracotta Restaurant Ubud
The beautiful rice paddies surrounding Terracotta deliver the perfect backdrop for a refined dining experience.
There’s an emphasis on Indonesian cuisine here but with an international twist and they always use the freshest local produce in all of their dishes.
Sit outside on the open-air terrace and enjoy one of the best chicken curries in Asia. The blend of herbs and spices is exceptional.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Lungsiakan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Terracotta
Aperitif
Aperitif is one of the best restaurants in Bali let alone Ubud and it’s all carried out in a space that seeks to emulate the colonial vibe of the Roaring 20s!
Try the Kurobota Pork or the Venison Wellington and you’ll see just what French cuisine can achieve when elevated to the next level in Bali.
Then, let Panji Wisrawan the mixologist create some of the best cocktails on the planet to wash your meal down with.
Where Is It? Br. Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Aperitif
Mozaic Gastronomic Restaurant
Mozaic has topped many of the island’s best restaurants lists for more than two decades now and the food is renowned for its intelligence and sophistication.
Like all the best restaurants in the world, they let the tasting menus take centre stage here and the question really boils down to “seasonals” vs “botanicals”?
This really is spectacular food served in an equally spectacular setting.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Mozaic
Melali Ubud
If you want a touch of Middle Eastern fine dining in Ubud, then Melaili is the place to be.
The decor is Morrocan and the influences abound on the menu too. We love the comfy cushions they utilize to make this a more relaxed occasion.
We can also heartily recommend the happy hours which are generous and tend to involve unique promotions.
Where Is It? Jl. Sri Wedari No.58, Tegalantang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Hotel Dinara
The Sayan House
If you want a magical dining experience facing out over the Sayan Valley then this may be one of the best restaurants to do it in.
Go for Sunset where it’s the only restaurant to be in during golden hour and try the foe gras Nigiri sushi for something truly different in Japanese food.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sayan No.70, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: The Sayan House
Hujan Locale
This creation of Will Meyrick (Bali’s best-known street food chef) is very much worth a visit and here you will find the fusion of casual home-cooked dishes blended with Asian fine dining.
The only challenge we have at Hujan Local is that the menu features so many great options that choosing what we want can take quite a while.
FOMO never tasted as good as this anywhere else.
Where Is It? Jl. Sri Wedari No.5, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Hujan Locale
Restaurant Nusantara
This is the sister restaurant of Restaurant Locavore which is also on our best Ubud restaurants list.
Here they specialize in local foods and the dinner degustation menu is a great way to work your way around the archipelago’s finest foods.
You will need to book in advance though, these restaurants are very popular, indeed. Go for a romantic dinner or to seal a major business deal, you won’t be disappointed.
Where Is It? Jl. Dewisita No.09C, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Nusantara
Pica
Pica’s relaxed ambiance is exactly what we want from a South American eatery with such authentic flavours.
You’re in for an unforgettable dining experience and we recommend going with small plate starters and sharing them with the table.
We’d also keep that sharing experience up for the main event and the Peruvian Paella is definitely not something to selfishly hog to yourself.
Where Is It? Jl. Dewisita, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Pica
Bacari
Bacari is as much a dining experience as it is a restaurant and we love that they’ve designed each dish to pair up with the wines on their wine list (all sold by the glass).
There are only 22 seats available here and booking in advance is mandatory if you want to be seated.
The chicken skewers are heavenly and we love to pair them with the ice-cold cocktail creations from their mixologist.
Where Is It? Jl. Goutama No.15, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Bacari
Rüsters Restaurant
Rusters is much more than just a restaurant there’s also a roastery, pottery studio, bar and more on the site.
But you won’t care once you have had their pork belly steamed buns and some of their pork ribs, you’ll just be ready to come back for more.
The desserts are amazing too and the creme fraiche parfait is just amazing.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Kengetan No.44, Singapadu Kaler, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Rusters
Dumbo
If you want Italian food with a vegetarian twist, then Dumbo is the best place in Ubud to visit.
Their wood-fired pizzas are legendary and when combined with their musically-inspired cocktails, they’re super more-ish.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Dumbo
Honey & Smoke
This is the second Will Meyrick entry on our list and this place is all about smoky flavours and succulent grilled meats.
The eight-hour slow-roasted lamb neck was one of the finest things we’ve ever put into our mouths.
Enjoy the Kadiaraimu Smoke cocktail as you peruse the menu here.
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest No.67B, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Honey & Smoke
Moksa
The dining experience is wholly plant-based and they have a lot of archipelago-inspired cuisine as well as their own creations.
The tempeh “ribs” are a real stand out and we’ve found that even carnivores will trade a plate of BBQ pork spare ribs for them.
Skip the steamed rice though and aim for the chocolate and passion fruit panna cotta dessert, instead.
Where Is It? Ubud II Kutuh, Jl. Puskesmas, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Moksa
Kyoka Japanese Kitchen
If you want a tasty Japanese dining experience then Kyoka is a great place to have it.
They do amazing gyoza and the sushi is sublime. We love drinking their dry sake too and the Japanese Haku Vodka is great.
Where Is It? Jl. Dewisita, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Kyoka
Akar by K Club
This excellent fine dining experience brings together a combination of steakhouse, grill and European to deliver a sublime range of dishes.
The beef carpaccio and grilled octopus make for excellent starters, the steaks are amazing (and come with a choice of steak knife) and the salted caramel creme brulee was just about the perfect dessert.
Chef Wayan is at the “root” (AKAR means root) of all the techniques and gustatory brilliance of this fantastic eatery. It’s gorgeous inside too.
Where Is It? AKAR Restaurant by K Club, Jalan Raya Cebok, Kedisan, Tegallalang, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Online: AKAR
BatuBara WoodFire
This romantic and elegant place has all the steaks that you need to have an amazing feed.
They use a unique local wood to give flavour to their meats including the expertly smoked fish and we think you’d be trying hard to find anything you didn’t like on their menu.
Try the wine list which is both reasonably priced and impressively stocked.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud No.108, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: BatuBara
Copper Kitchen Bar & Rooftop
This restaurant is all about the earth-to-table, nose-to-tip philosophy of food and they bring their own ingredients (they have a farm as well as this restaurant) to the table to deliver amazing culinary creations.
We recommend opting for one of their wine-paired menus that allows you to bring out the flavour of the food with a touch of the grape.
Where Is It? Jl. Bisma, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Copper
CasCades
If you fancy dining in Ubud’s “Valley of the Kings” then CasCades is the place to be. It’s expensive, but it’s very much worth it.
The foie gras makes for a perfect starter and the Canadian Lobster steals the show.
The food here is sourced from the best places on Earth and it’s as close to perfection as you can get in Bali.
Where Is It? Jl. Lanyahan, Br. Nagi, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Cascades
The Elephant
The Elephant is the sister of Dumbo and as you might expect it too focuses on ethical, elegant food with a plant-based edge.
Their polenta al funghi is one of our favourite mushroom dishes from anywhere on the planet.
Their cocktail list is completely ethical, but still very alcoholic too.
Where Is It? Hotel Taman Indrakila, Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: The Elephant
Watercress Cafe
This South Bali chain has now travelled to Ubud too and its location near the Monkey Forest makes it a great place to stop after spending a day simian spotting.
We’d also note that once you’ve finished the delicious food, they have a rather lovely wine bar up the stairs…
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Watercress
Indus Restaurant
Sat atop the Tjampuhan Ridge with a spectacular view of Mount Agung, you really can’t put a foot wrong by heading to Indus Restaurant.
We love their Asian-Western fusion approach to cooking and the croissant sandwich with pandan ice cream is next-level food. Enjoy.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Locavore NXT
Locavore has gone but Locavore NXT has arrived in Ubud to replace it and the food is just as amazing as it always has been.
The multi-course degustation menu is the highlight of a truly incredible dining experience and we cannot recommend Locavore highly enough.
Where Is It?Jl. A.A. Gede Rai Gang Pura Panti Bija, Lodtunduh, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Locavore NXT
Room4Dessert
What if dessert wasn’t an afterthought but the whole point of the menu? That’s the question asked and answered at Room4Desset.
Pair sweet treats with luscious cocktails and enjoy one of the most unique and tasty dining experiences in Bali.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Online: Room4Dessert
Kubu @ Mandapa
This fine dining experience at Mandapa by Ritz Carlton is another stunning testament to how good this expensive resort really is.
Most people consider this to be the best restaurant in Bali and the location by the Ayung River is as dramatic and beautiful as the food.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Banjar, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Kubu
Api Jiwa
This gorgeous restaurant in the heart of the Capella Ubud resort is an Asian BBQ with a hint of spectacle about it.
Only 16 guests may attend any sitting and bookings in advance are essential. Each dining experience is truly unique too.
Where Is It? Banjar Triwangsa, Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Online: Api Jiwa
Uma Cucina
If you want tasty contemporary Italian in an upmarket setting then this is the restaurant for you. The dinners are great and the menu aims to please.
But the best time to come here for the first time is for their Sunday Brunch which is legendary!
Where Is It? COMO Uma Ubud, Jl. Raya Sanggingan Jl. Raya Lungsiakan, Banjar, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Online: COMO
Fivelements Sakti Dining Room
This luxury wellness resort seeks to take vegan food and elevate it to the level of a fine dining experience and they do an excellent job of that.
Each dish is worth photographing before you eat it and the combination of flavours is so dazzling, you will quickly forget that this is plant-based food.
Where Is It? Puri Ahimsa Banjar Baturning, Mambal, Abiansemal, Badung Regency, Bali 80352, Indonesia
Online: Fivelements
Habitat By Wonderspace
Habitat by Wondspace is a gently upscale Italian that you don’t need to dress up too much for but probably wouldn’t want to wander into in your thongs and beachwear.
We love enjoying their Mediterranean dishes at sunset and settling in for a fun evening under the stars.
Where Is It? Jl. Bisma No.888, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Habitat
FAQs
What Is The Main Street In Ubud For Restaurants?
There’s not so much, a main street in Ubud as there are three main streets and they are Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman.
These three streets are host to dozens of restaurants, bars and cafes and the small interconnecting streets and paths also have plenty of places to eat on them.
Ubud has a great wealth of restaurants and you won’t be short of choices anywhere in Central Ubud. Of course, once you’re out among the rice paddies, there will be fewer choices, but they will be every bit as good.
A trip to Ubud is an amazing culinary journey for most visitors, who can’t get over the range of local and international cuisine and the delicious dishes on offer.
Yes! In fact, the best restaurants in Ubud are among the best in the world.
There are so many delicious dishes to try in the area and even the humble warung can spring a delightful surprise when it comes to tasty food.
The local food includes amazing Balinese dishes like Ayam Betutu Pak Sanur, Babi Guling (Suckling Pig), Pasar Ubud and more. The very best restaurants in Ubud will be happy to introduce you to all of them.
What Is The Most Famous Restaurant In Ubud?
There are a lot of amazing restaurants in Ubud and many of them are attached to world-class resort brands too.
It’s hard to say which is officially the most famous but AKAR restaurant by K Club appears to be the most popular restaurant in Ubud at the moment and you might want to make a reservation if you want to get a table.
Final Thoughts On The Best Restaurants In Ubud
There are so many Ubud restaurants that you could spend half your life eating at a new place and never run out of choices.
Our list of the best restaurants in Ubud is thus a bit more discerning than a list of all the restaurants in Ubud.
The 33 restaurants above will be certain to delight the palate of every visiting diner and you may find that you don’t want to leave Ubud at all once you’ve sampled the culinary delights on offer here.
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