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Bali: Top 5 DINING
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Bali's dining scene spans hyper-local tasting menus and aquarium restaurants to decades-old warungs and specialty coffee bars. These five establishments represent the island's culinary range, from Ubud's farm-to-table innovation to Nusa Dua's coastal fine dining.
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Locavore NXT
Snapshot
Listed on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and awarded 3 Knives by World's Best Chef Awards 2025. Co-chefs Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah use only Bali-sourced ingredients across a multi-course tasting menu. The space includes a rooftop food forest, fermentation lab and mushroom chamber. Featured on 50Best Discovery and La Liste with a rating of 77.
Cuisine
Indonesian Contemporary, Farm-to-Table, Tasting Menu
Approx Price For Two
IDR 3,900,000++, excluding alcoholSignature Dishes
- Nature's Compass Tasting Menu
- NXT Grown Mushrooms with Jungle Garlic
- Cassava Tempeh with Fermented Sauce
Tips
- Reservations are required weeks in advance through locavorenxt.com or WhatsApp.
- Children under 10 are not permitted; all guests must participate in the tasting menu.
- An overnight Wood Room package includes dinner, breakfast and a private behind-the-scenes tour.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Wednesday: 17:30–20:30
- Thursday – Saturday: 12:00–13:30, 17:30–20:30
- Sunday: Closed
Merah Putih
Snapshot
Named Honeycombers' 2025 Bali Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year and Chope's 2024 Indonesian Restaurant of the Year. Executive Chef Wiwik leads a menu split into traditional and modern Indonesian sections. The cathedral-like interior features vaulted ceilings, translucent rain-channelling columns and indoor palm trees. Featured in Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Cuisine
Indonesian, Modern Indonesian, Southeast Asian
Approx Price For Two
IDR 1,200,000, excluding alcoholSignature Dishes
- Bakuan Kepiting (Soft Shell Crab Fritter)
- Nasi Kuning Komplit (Yellow Rice with Duck Confit)
- Nine-Course Indonesian Tasting Menu
Tips
- A dress code applies; sleeveless tops are not permitted. The restaurant provides loaner shirts.
- Lunch features a Nasi Campur mixed rice bowl menu; dinner highlights the tasting menu with wine pairing.
- Happy hour runs daily from 15:00 to 18:00 with discounted cocktails and complimentary steamed buns.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:45
Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Mangku
Snapshot
Operating since the mid-1960s, this warung serves a single dish: Balinese nasi ayam (chicken rice). Recognised in Frommer's and Travel + Leisure as Ubud's top local chicken rice spot. The original Kedewatan outlet occupies a traditional Balinese compound with garden pavilions and a fish pond. A second branch operates in Seminyak on Jalan Petitenget.
Cuisine
Balinese, Indonesian
Approx Price For Two
IDR 100,000Signature Dishes
- Nasi Ayam Komplit (Chicken Rice with Full Accompaniments)
- Sate Lilit (Balinese Minced Chicken Satay)
- Crispy Chicken Skin and Intestine Crackers
Tips
- The house sambal is fiery; request a small portion first to gauge spice tolerance.
- Lunchtime is the busiest period. Arrive before 11:30 to avoid queues and parking difficulty.
- Seating in the rear garden pavilions offers a quieter setting overlooking a fish pond.
Operating Hours
- Tuesday – Sunday: 09:00–17:00
- Monday: Closed
Koral by Apurva Kempinski
Snapshot
Bali's first aquarium dining restaurant, located within The Apurva Kempinski resort. Chef Andrea Astone crafts seasonal menus using Indonesian coastal ingredients. Voted number one fine dining restaurant by Exquisite Taste Magazine readers. The interior draws from the Majapahit empire, with teak ceilings and red-brick framing around floor-to-ceiling reef tanks.
Cuisine
International, Indonesian Coastal, Contemporary
Approx Price For Two
IDR 2,400,000++, excluding alcoholSignature Dishes
- Grilled Spiny Lobster with Chilli Hollandaise
- Coconut Rice Arancini with Balinese Snapper
- Wagyu Tenderloin with Local Herbs
Tips
- A non-refundable deposit of IDR 500,000 per person is required for regular tables; tunnel tables require full prepayment.
- Smart casual dress code is enforced. Sportswear, sleepwear and flip-flops are not permitted.
- Children under 12 are welcome at lunch only. Tunnel seating is restricted to guests aged 17 and above.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30
Revolver Espresso
Snapshot
Established in 2011, this cafe pioneered specialty Australian-style coffee in Bali. Featured in Time Out Bali as a top coffee destination. The flagship Seminyak outlet is tucked in a narrow lane off Jalan Kayu Aya, with dark timber interiors, exposed brick and vintage decor. The brand now roasts its own beans locally and operates multiple outlets across Bali.
Cuisine
Cafe, Australian, Brunch
Approx Price For Two
IDR 250,000, excluding alcoholSignature Dishes
- Revolver Benny (Eggs Benedict)
- Carrot Cake Sandwich
- Flat White with House-Roasted Beans
Tips
- Arrive before 08:30 on weekends; queues form quickly at the 30-seat cafe.
- Laptops are not permitted during dinner service hours.
- House-made almond milk is available as a dairy alternative and pairs well with espresso drinks.
Operating Hours
- Monday – Sunday: 07:00–23:00
