If you want to include a chef-curated tasting menu in your Bali staycation, Nusa Dua is one of the luxurious areas to check out.
A classic fine dining experience in Bali is a course of 6 or 8 dishes, including appetizers, main course, dessert, and mignardises (bite-sized selection of desserts). Usually, the drinks are not included, but all the places will offer a wine pairing option.
And it can be affordable too! Pricing without drinks starts from 77 USD (116 AUD).
Here we’ve selected the best restaurants for fine dining in Nusa Dua that have excellent services, 5-star dining menus, and elegant interiors.
Soleil Restaurant @ Mulia Bali
Mulia is a beautiful resort located in the Nusa Dua area. Its gem is the Mediterranean restaurant Soleil with chic interiors with indoor and outdoor seating areas.
It is a perfect place to watch a sunset or enjoy one of the world’s most famous brunches, according to TripAdvisor. Tables are available through reservation only.
Where Is It: Mulia Resort, Kawasan Sawangan, Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kab. Badung, Bali 80362
Online: Soleil
Koral Restaurant @ Apurva Kempinski Bali
Koral has a unique concept for a dining venue – it is Bali’s First, and only, Aquarium Restaurant.
Its signature degustation menu, created by One Michelin-starred Executive Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali, features 6 or 8 Asian and Western dishes and can be booked with a wine pairing.
The menu also offers vegetarian, seafood, gourmet, and even kids options.
Where Is It: Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Online: Koral restaurant
Nusa Dua Beach Grill @ Ritz Carlton
Around Sawangan Beach, a venue overlooking Nusa Dua Bay serves one of the best-grilled dishes on the island, using freshly caught and sourced ingredients.
Waguy with top-quality marbling, lobster, grilled seafood dishes, fresh burrata, as well as a vegetarian menu are just some of the reasons to dine at The Beach Grill.
Where Is It: Bali Jalan Nusa Dua Selatan Lot. III, Banjar Sawangan, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kab. Badung, Bali 80361
Online: The Beach Grill
Cucina @ Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort
The Italian restaurant Cucina is a great place to go for an exquisite brunch in Nusa Dua. A brunch here includes amazing food, free access to the pool, live entertainment, and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.
Beyond the brunch menu, you are welcome to indulge in live jazz music and enjoy Italian cuisine dishes from pasta and pizza to cheeses and dessert – all curated by Italian head chef, Chef Patrizia Battolu.
Where Is It: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Kawasan Pariwisata ITDC Lot 5, Jl. Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Bali 80363
Online: Cucina
Cliff @ Canna
Elevated cuisine in a luxurious restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Nusa Dua Bay. The most popular offer at The Cliff is a romantic dinner in an intimate setting.
The menu is diverse and exquisite: scallops and sea urchins, Black Angus and wagyu, caviar, crab, and many more mouthwatering dishes.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kab. Badung, Bali 80363
Online: Cliff
Hamabe @ The Westin Resort
Luxurious Japanese restaurant set up like a real street somewhere in old Japan. Guests come here to enjoy the best teppanyaki, sashimi, and sushi, as well as the biggest selection of sake on the island.
Hamabe is also the spot to try authentic Japanese hot pot – shabu shabu – with high-quality meat, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables.
Where Is It: BTDC, Kawasan Pariwisata, Jl. Nusa Dua No.3 Lot N, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung, Bali 80363
Online: Hamabe
Izakaya OKU @ Apurva Kempinski Bali Nusa Dua
Another outstanding Japanese restaurant with a chef’s 6-course degustation menu. Japanese cuisine staples from fresh sashimi to hearty ramen.
The true gem of this laid-back fine dining venue is Izakaya Journey – an 18-course menu available on weekends that takes you across the most famous Japanese dishes. Each of the 18 tasting options is available for unlimited orders.
Where Is It: Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Kab. Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Izakaya OKU
Samabe Cave Dining @ Samabe Villas
The ultimate romantic dinner is easy to book at Samabe. After the sunset, the beach turns into a private dining venue with lights and your private table set up in a beautiful cave opening to the ocean.
The romantic dinner is an 11-course Degustation Menu with vegetarian options available. It is truly a one-in-a-lifetime experience to create fond memories with loved ones.
Where Is It: 5686+4R7, Unnamed Road, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Online: Samabe Dining
Piasan Restaurant Nusa Dua
Piasan is one of the few standalone restaurants in Nusa Dua. Fashionable Italian restaurant with lots of light and 3 dining areas to eat: indoor seating, a semi-outdoor terrace surrounded by ponds, and a courtyard for cocktails.
A special tasting set includes 3 courses and a glass of wine, but you can enjoy all the dishes a la carte.
Where Is It: BTDC Area, Jl. Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kab. Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Piasan
Pasar Senggol @ Grand Hyatt Bali
Pasar Senggol is an open-air dining venue that offers more than food, but an experience of a Balinese night market paired with traditional Balinese performances on Grand Hyatt’s open stage.
It is less of a degustation type of place, but Pasar Senggol’s a la carte menu is a great choice of Indonesian and Balinese cuisine.
Where Is It: Grand Hyatt Bali Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua BTDC Nusa Dua, Bali 80363
Online: Pasar Senggol
Boneka @ The St. Regis Bali Resort
Boneka is one of Nusa Dua’s best fine dining venues. The first thing you notice is a unique, inspired by Balinese performances, interior with lots of wood and traditional puppets.
Their signature dish that made them quite famous is the Egg Nouvelle – an eggshell filled with delicious lobster ragout and topped with cream and salmon roe. If you’re not a breakfast person, enjoy a pan-Asian lunch or dinner at this 5-star restaurant in Nusa Dua.
Where Is It: Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot S6, St. Regis, Lt.Lobby, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung, Bali 80363
Online: Boneka
Allspice Restaurant @ The Royal Santrian
One of the best restaurants in Nusa Dua, Allspice is serving guests an international menu inspired by Japanese, Thai, and French cuisines.
This oceanfront venue is more casual and you can also request a romantic setup with a table on the beach.
Where Is It: Tanjung Nusa Dua, Jalan Pratama, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80363
Online: Allspice
Faces Restaurant @ The Bale
Open-air fine dining restaurant that is perfect for a romantic dinner with candles especially for guests of The Balé couples retreat.
Sourcing seasonal local produce, seafood, and meat, the chefs are ready to serve Western and Indonesian dishes a la carte.
Where Is It: Jl. Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kab. Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Faces
Table8 @ Mulia
Table8 is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant in one of the best resorts in Nusa Dua serving authentic Cantonese dishes in a beautiful seating decorated with porcelain pagodas.
Another reason to visit Table 8 is the big selection of top-quality leaf teas and homemade mooncakes.
Where Is It: Mulia Resort, Kawasan Sawangan, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80362
Online: Table8
Kayuputi Restaurant @ The St. Regis Bali Resort
A beachfront luxe restaurant with Indonesian motifs and wooden figurines in the interior. The Pan-Asian cuisine comes with a show kitchen, a two-storey wine cellar, and dramatic ocean views.
Lunch, brunch with bottomless cocktails, and dinner are available a la carte or you can make a reservation for an 8-course degustation created by Award-winning Balinese Executive Sous Chef Agung Gede.
Where Is It: Kawasan Pariwisata, Jl Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363
Online: Kayuputi
Melia Nusa Dua
Melia Resort is a great place to treat yourself to amazing Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and international cuisine.
You can start with some snacks in the Tapas bar, then try some signature cocktails at one of the 4 bars, and then proceed to enjoy your dinner.
Where Is It: Jl. Kw. Nusa Dua Resort Itdc Lot 1, Jl. Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Bali, 80363
Online: Melia.
Bejana @ Ritz Carlton
Bejana takes authentic Indonesian food to the next level, quite literally – it is a 3-level restaurant with Balinese architecture, Culinary Cave, and rooftop seating.
The highlight of dining here is a degustation experience called the Rijsttafel feast or a 10-course journey through the food of Indonesia showcasing Sundanese, Lombok, Sumatran, and Balinese dishes.
Where Is It: The Ritz-Carlton, Sawangan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Bejana
Arwana Restaurant @ The Laguna
Arwana is offering a fine dining experience in Nusa Dua with a focus on seafood. The open-air seating has fantastic ocean views and romantic vibes.
Nothing can be better than enjoying fresh premium oysters and a glass of wine sitting in a coastal restaurant on the tropical Island of Gods.
Where Is It: Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Arwana
Honorable Mention: Restaurants Offering High-Quality Food In Nusa Dua
These dining venues may not be considered fine dining or offer a degustation menu, but the quality of food and memories from the time spent here is well worth the visit.
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Tetaring Restaurant is another amazing venue serving elevated Indonesian food.
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Tapa Bistro can be a perfect start for an evening.
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Le Bleu By K-Club is a beach-style venue with an amazing luxe dining experience.
Final Thoughts On Fine Dining in Nusa Dua Bay, Bali
If you’re staying in Nusa Dua, you can enjoy more than calm waters, spa, and pristine beaches.
Lined-up resorts created a perfect ecosystem of international cuisines served in some of the best fine-dining restaurants in Bali.
The highest standards of food selection and cooking methods, as well as award-winning chefs and 5-star service, are what made this little bay in Bali so special for eating out.
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