Family
Milk and Madu Ubud
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
One of the best family-friendly restaurant chains in Bali. They have locations in Canggu, Berawa, and in the center of Ubud.
The cafe offers a pleasant atmosphere, lovely bright interior with floor-to-ceiling windows, polite staff, and good service.
Diverse menu with a wide selection of healthy bowls, croissants with salmon, and pizzas. All dishes are beautifully presented. On Tuesdays, they have a promotion - buy one pizza, get the second one free. Here, you can find one of the most delicious pizzas in Ubud - juicy with plenty of toppings.
Prices are above average.
Akasha Restaurant and Venue
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
A healthy dining restaurant located approximately 20 minutes from the center of Ubud.
The interior is lovely with plenty of sofas, soft cushions, pillows, and poufs, creating a highly relaxed atmosphere in the establishment.
A view from the second floor overlooks the rice fields.
There is a large woven statue on the premises, a charming bridge over an artificial pond. In the evening, the cafe is beautifully illuminated, creating a romantic atmosphere.
The restaurant's menu is primarily vegetarian. European cuisine includes burgers, pasta, pizza, salads, and bowls. There are also several Indonesian rice dishes and amazing desserts. All dishes are elegantly garnished.
Prices at the restaurant are above average.
Black Sheep
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
A cafe located in the Monkey Forest area. The menu includes paninis, salads, pizza in two sizes, pasta, and burgers. They offer delicious pastries and Italian pizza dough. There are also vegan options.
La Luz
Opening Hours: Fri-Sun 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM; Mon-Thu until 10:00 PM
A cozy, semi-Mexican restaurant in Ubud. It's "semi" because the menu primarily features traditional Mexican dishes such as quesadillas, nachos, tacos, and burritos. They also offer a few European dishes.
Guests appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, delicious coffee, and polite staff. Live music is played in the evenings.
Prices are moderate.
Mango Cafe
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
A restaurant offering European and Indonesian cuisine, located 15 minutes from the center of Ubud.
The cafe's interior is bright and features a view of the road and rice fields. It's adorned with well-thought-out details.
The menu is diverse, including vegetarian dishes, pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, and fish.
Prices are moderate, slightly above average.
Mana Kitchen Ubud
Opening Hours: 08:30 AM - 8:00 PM
One of the tastiest places in Ubud.
Beautiful semi-open interior. The premises include an authentic shop, a children's play area, rental shalas, and a mini garden.
This place is known for its generous portions and a variety of curry dishes: seafood curry, vegan curry with tofu and tempeh, and meat with mushrooms. They also offer salads and bowls.
Prices are moderate.
Restaurants for Dates
Batubara Wood Fire
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A steakhouse restaurant.
It is believed to have the most delicious steaks here. The concept of the establishment is to first bring raw meat so that you can visually choose the type of steak and the degree of doneness. Then they grill everything in front of you and serve it on a plate.
The restaurant also offers an excellent wine list.
Kebun Bistro
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
A very cozy restaurant with a European menu: salads, steaks, tapas, pasta. It's better to book a table for the evening in advance. The cafe is popular and located in the center of Ubud.
Visitors appreciate the large portions and polite staff.
Prices are slightly above average.
BACARI - Ubud Wine Bar and Tapas
Opening Hours: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A very refined restaurant in the center of Ubud with an exquisite wine list.
The place is small and cozy, and perhaps it doesn't quite fit into the dinner category since the menu is primarily focused on tapas. However, it deserves a separate recommendation for gatherings with friends after work or romantic evenings with a glass of red, white, or sparkling wine.
The vegetarian tapas are exquisite and filling.
Prices are reasonable.
Merlin's
Opening Hours: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The most magical and enchanting restaurant in Ubud.
Inside, it's a whole world of Hogwarts. On the first floor, there's a shop with metaphorical cards, crystals, and other esoteric items for sale. On the second floor, you'll find the restaurant.
The restaurant's concept involves bringing you cards that predict the dishes they will prepare for you. You can specify in advance if you prefer vegetarian options. Alternatively, you can choose something from the menu if you don't want to rely on the cards.
Prices are above average.
TONYRAKA Art Lounge Tonyraka Gallery
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
An excellent modern restaurant located within an art gallery.
The menu offers juicy paninis, salads, burgers, and meat dishes. They also have a great selection of drinks at the bar.
This place is perfect for working, exploring the gallery and its surroundings, and enjoying lunch or dinner with good company over a glass of wine.
The cafe's space itself is like a contemporary art gallery, with everything well-designed and thought out.
Prices are moderate.
CHORA Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
A European cuisine restaurant.
Located in the center of Ubud, the restaurant offers both outdoor seating with a garden view and indoor seating.
On the menu, you'll find risotto, pasta, seafood like lobster, squid, octopus, and meat steaks. The portions are small, following the tradition of fine dining restaurants, but everything is very delicious and beautifully presented.
It's worth noting that the waitstaff is excellent, always ready to provide guidance and assist with your choices.
Prices are above average.
Location
Restaurant Locavore
Opening Hours: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Closed on Sundays
A restaurant specializing in modern Indonesian cuisine.
Before the main dishes, they serve a variety of traditional Indonesian appetizers with instructions. Delicious seafood dishes and exquisite sauces.
Every dish is meticulously crafted, and each ingredient has a unique taste, perfectly complementing each other.
The presentation is elegant, with shrimp in sauce, fried vegetables, mussels in fragrant sauce, banana flower ragout, grilled sole, spiced rice, a selection of 5 sambals, and red snapper served in a bamboo case – a spectacle involving the chef.
This culinary experience will be an absolute delight! The restaurant offers a wide cocktail menu.
Service is of the highest quality. The professional staff provides excellent recommendations.
For those looking to explore Indonesian cuisine, this restaurant is a treasure.
Apéritif Restaurant
Opening Hours: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
A high-end gastronomic restaurant.
Exquisite in every aspect! Beautifully designed, pleasant music, lighting, and magnificent views from the stained glass windows. Each dish is a work of art.
They offer a vegan set menu priced at 1 million IDR per person.
The staff is very polite and attentive, providing top-notch service.
Prices are restaurant-level, above average.
The Sayan House
Opening Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A restaurant located on a cliff in the Sayan area with breathtaking views. You can come here for sunset, but it's advisable to reserve a table in advance. You can also see the most luxurious hotel in Bali - the Four Seasons - from here.
The food is delicious, with a fusion cuisine and an alcoholic cocktail menu.
It's worth noting that if you're a vegetarian, you might have limited options as there are few healthy/vegan choices. However, if you have no dietary restrictions, this restaurant is suitable for you. Tables, especially for evening sunset views, need to be booked in advance, and this can only be done through the cafe's website.
This place is popular, with a stunning view and a lot of people. The overall ambiance is enchanting, restrooms are clean and comfortable, and the staff speaks excellent English.
Be sure to include this place in your must-visit list in Ubud and go for sunset.
Vegetarian Restaurants
Zest Ubud
Opening Hours: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The most famous bohemian vegetarian restaurant in Ubud. It's a place where you'll want to dress up for dinner.
Every detail is carefully thought out, from patterned tablecloths to beautiful ceramic tableware. Each table has a vase of flowers, and water is served in elegant glasses. It's advisable to reserve tables by the window for the best views.
The restaurant is harmoniously integrated with nature - there are several trees inside the cafe, around which designers have arranged seating areas.
There's a grand piano in the dining area, and sometimes live music is played. If you wish, you can even play the piano.
Prices are above average.
Alchemy Bali
Opening Hours: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
An atmospheric café that needs no introduction or advertisement.
Alchemy's menu is primarily raw food dishes. Their motto is "food is medicine."
Here, you'll find all the main dishes from various world cuisines interpreted in a raw food style: pizza, burgers, pasta, rolls, sushi, soups, and various snacks – all incredibly delicious! The drink menu includes a wide range of probiotic drinks, kombucha, and fresh juices.
There's also a salad bar. The cost is around 70k.
Prices at the café are moderate.
Indian Restaurants
Mumbai Station
Opening Hours: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
A very cozy Indian café in the Penestanan area. You can sit inside at the bar or in the outdoor seating area. The interior has a Ubud-style design.
The menu offers a good selection of Indian dishes served on metal plates. I recommend trying dosa – a traditional dish with various fillings.
In the dessert display, you'll find standard Ubud vegan raw desserts, chocolate balls made from cocoa and coconut.
Prices are reasonable.
Curries N More
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Closed on Mondays
A small café with Indian cuisine. Food is served in traditional Indian style – on metal trays.
The interior may appear somewhat cramped. You can sit at tables on the first floor, and on the second floor, you can find small tables where you sit on the floor, which can be somewhat uncomfortable.
Prices are moderate, and portions are not large. They offer lunch specials.
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Chai of The Tiger (Indian Street Food)
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
A decent restaurant serving Indian cuisine on a quiet street in Ubud. The interior is cozy, although it can sometimes get a bit stuffy, but you can always open the windows.
The menu is limited, featuring delicious samosas. Visitors note that the food closely resembles the taste and quality from India itself. There are vegetarian options available, as well as amazing masala tea. Some wish for a wider selection of breaded dishes.
Service from the staff is attentive, and prices are reasonable.
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