best restaurants ubud
Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, and for food lovers it is one of the island’s strongest draws. The town enjoys an unusually rich dining scene, set amidst thick forests, rice terraces and quiet traditional villages. A place to enjoy authentic Balinese dishes, international plates and some very pretty settings. Fine dining, jungle view restaurants, humble warungs, healthy cafes, they all have a place here. One of the most feted fine-dining establishments in Ubud is Locavore NXT, where the tasting menus are built around Indonesian ingredients and there’s a strong emphasis on sustainable cooking. Mandapa’s Kubu offers a more intimate, private bamboo cocoon dinner over the Ayung River, which adds to the sense of occasion rather than the sense of performance. Hujan Locale is another good choice, especially for those who want modern Indonesian food but without losing the traditional flavors.
Local ingredients and modern cooking come together at the restaurant, which has an atmosphere that’s polished but not sterile. Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique is another name you’ll recognize, and, to be fair, it excels in French technique and how confidently it marries it with Indonesian flavors. It could be contrived elsewhere, but it works here. For travelers who want to enjoy healthy, relaxed meals Ubud has plenty of strong café options offering organic food, vegetarian plates, smoothie bowls and plant-based dishes. Clear Café, Zest Ubud and Alchemy are always popping up and with good reason, fresh ingredients, imaginative menus and surroundings that are hard to ignore. The same is true for Nasi Campur Bali, Babi Guling, Ayam Betutu, Satay Lilit and traditional desserts in local restaurants for authentic Balinese flavour.
Ubud’s best restaurants have good food, pretty settings and Balinese hospitality that stays with you whether you are having a romantic dinner, trying local dishes or finding a quiet cafe in nature.
