Recently, Ubud ranked fourth among the Best Tourist Cities in the World, a recognition awarded by Travel and Leisure, surpassing even Tokyo, Japan and Florence, Italy. With that said, Ubud has now been recognised as a world-class dining scene awaiting exploration beyond the island’s busy jungle town, offering stunning rice field terraces, outdoor yoga, and captivating waterfalls.
In this list, discover the very best restaurants in Ubud, from fine-dining restaurants and high-end bars to local warungs serving authentic Indonesian food, all in breathtaking, unique settings. If you’re visiting Ubud soon, check out these places and treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience!
*Updated: January 2026
Trending Bites in Ubud
Some restaurants are “nice,” and some are the reason people rearrange their day. These are the Ubud picks that feel especially trendy, talked-about, and must-try — ideal if you want meals that double as holiday highlights.
Room 4 Dessert
If Ubud had a “dessert night out” headline act, this would be it. Expect a playful, tasting-style experience that’s more like a show than a sweet treat — perfect when dinner needs a memorable finale.
Hujan Locale
A modern Indonesian crowd-pleaser that’s easy to love: bold local flavours, a lively atmosphere, and the kind of menu that makes sharing feel like the correct life choice.
IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen
When the night calls for craft cocktails and share plates, IBU SUSU answers. It’s social, fun, and reliably buzzy — a great “start here, see where the night goes” pick.
Spice by Blake
A hype-worthy modern Indonesian dinner spot that leans into punchy flavours and a “go here if you’re serious about food” energy — ideal for travellers hunting must-try bites rather than safe choices.
Ubud Fine Dining Experience
Donna
Located right in the heart of the Monkey Forest, Donna stands out as a top-notch culinary haven, blending diverse cultures and flavours in a cosy, stylish setting. Here you can enjoy all sorts of comfort foods, small plates from around the world, and a wide selection of classic and signature cocktails and wines.
The menu is definitely worth getting excited about, with dishes like a luxurious 24k Gold Wagyu Steak, an authentic Peruvian Paella, and exquisite wood-fired lobster. Also, don’t forget their speciality cocktails – the Tanqueray gin smoked Clover Club, and the Madagascar Mojito are highlights not to miss. You can check out their happy hour from 12 pm to 3 pm for discounted cocktails and pair it with their Pan-Seared Barramundi for lunch.
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am – 12:00am (Club Fridays: 10:30pm – 2:00am)
This is Bali
This is Bali is one of Ubud’s newest must-visit dining spots, bringing authentic Balinese street food and traditional desserts into a modern, world-class setting on Goutama Street. What makes this restaurant stand out is its playful menu concept! Simply stamp the dishes you want to try, and the friendly staff take care of the rest.
Every dish is prepared fresh daily with hand-selected ingredients, free of MSG, preservatives, or additives. The focus is on clean, honest flavours that celebrate the heart of Balinese cuisine. This restaurant is a perfect stop for travellers seeking both authenticity and a memorable dining experience in Ubud.
Locavore NXT
Prepare your tastebuds for an incredible gastronomic trip at Locavore, which was selected the Best Restaurant in Indonesia and one of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2018. This small dining venue, led by Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah, prepares its dishes with care and technical refinement, sourcing fresh ingredients locally. Locavore delivers an amazing fine dining experience by artfully presenting, precisely preparing, and serving incredibly delicious dishes.
Note: the Locavore group’s flagship experience is now at Locavore NXT, while Herbivore is currently closed due to relocation — it’s worth checking plans before heading over.
Nusantara
Nusantara, a spin-off of Ubud’s acclaimed restaurant Locavore, serves real Indonesian food. From across the archipelago to showcase the country’s rich culinary heritage and distinct flavours. Like Locavore, Nusantara also has a cosy, stylish setting and serves exquisite cuisine made entirely from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Without leaving the table, you’ll be able to sample the delectable flavours of West Java, South Sulawesi, and beyond. Daun Kelor Mesanten, Celeng Gesing, and Cakalang Asap are must-orders on the menu.
Folk Pool & Gardens
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy Jalan Monkey Forest by visiting Folk Pool & Gardens. Ubud’s first swim-up pool bar and twilight pool cinema, with private daybeds, teepees, and decks lining the pool, is located right in the middle of town.
From vegetarian to grill alternatives, the brilliant cooks also bake their own sourdough bread, which pairs well with one of their delectable fresh smoothies. Are you a fan of their delicious cuisine? Learn how to cook by attending their weekly cooking class!
Opening hours: Every day 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Mozaic
Don’t miss out on this award-winning garden dining experience at one of the top restaurants in the world! Chef Chris Salans, a French-American, will take your palate on a voyage from high cuisine in Europe and the United States to the enormous natural riches of Indonesia, with all of its unique flavors, culminating in a mosaic of flavors and cultures.
Mozaic is an oasis of inventiveness, with varying levels of experimentation and one-of-a-kind tasty menus. Chris Salans and his team of sommeliers have amassed a collection of over 150 wines to create amazing moments.
Opening hours: Dining Room 6pm – 10pm, Tipple Room 5pm – 1am
Api Jiwa
Api Jiwa, part of the sophisticated tented camp Capella, is a gastronomic highlight with a highly interactive and intimate Asian barbecue restaurant named after the Sanskrit phrase for ‘soul of fire.’ Api Jiwa, surrounded by lush rainforest, takes you on a theatrically fulfilling neck-to-tail, farm-to-table culinary adventure.
Premium cuts of Australian meat, seafood, and fish are accented with local spices and organic, seasonal vegetables grown in the camp’s kitchen garden and on nearby farms. There will be no complex printed menu since the Chef will create a wonderful sensory experience based on your preferences, Omakase style.
Copper Kitchen and Bar
At Ubud’s one and only rooftop restaurant, you may enjoy the jungle breeze. Copper Kitchen is noted for its seasonal food, which mindfully provides authentic and natural dining alternatives with a substantial amount of produce sourced from their own earth-friendly farm down the road, as well as Bali’s regional pastures, oceans, and forests. Finish your day with a sunset cocktail from their comprehensive menu, which combines exotic ingredients with polished techniques.
Aperitif
A one-of-a-kind exquisite dining experience tucked within the lush vegetation of Ubud’s rainforest. Chef Nic Vanderbeeken and his crew have created an elegant eight-course degustation meal including the finest-grade meats, fresh fish, and delightful flavors that will awaken your senses.
Diverse modern cuisine is influenced by flavors from throughout the world as well as the Indonesian archipelago. Be greeted by an elegant 1920s-inspired setting that features décor and artifacts from Indonesia’s Dutch colonial past, high ceilings, arched colonial windows, luxurious marble, bronze, and all the decadent touches of the glitzy twenties.
Embers
Embers, Bisma Eight’s new restaurant, offers an enticing array of mouthwatering delicacies inspired by authentic Mediterranean cuisine and is located within the new Villas at Bisma Eight. The menu features a unique blend of flavors from Greece, Italy, and North Africa, as well as aromatic Mediterranean-inspired components like olive oil, sea salt, and a sprig of rosemary.
Only the freshest products, collected from their organic farm and presented alongside locally sourced meats and seafood, are used in an earth-to-table mentality. Crowd favourites include the Pan-roasted Barramundi and Braised Lamb Shank, and the drinks menu has something for everyone with an enormous assortment of wine, beer, and artisan liquors. Your mouth will water just looking at the menu at Embers.
Liap Liap
Liap Liap, which translates to “the crackling flame of charcoal embers,” perfectly fulfils its name. Liap Liap has revolutionised Indonesian cuisine with a unique menu that is sure to stimulate the senses, specialising in the mix of innovative grilling and smoking techniques. This contemporary Indonesian grill, which combines genuine flavors with current culinary techniques, is not to be missed when visiting the jungle town of Ubud.
Mandif Warroka, the head chef, creates one-of-a-kind dishes with robust flavours, using only the freshest local products from land and sea, sourced from markets and the surrounding area. From Coconut Smoked Octopus and Hot Pot Clams to the iconic Braised Beef Rendang and Smoked Skipjack Tuna, Liap Liap is pushing the boundaries of modern Indonesian cuisine.
Cascades
Cascades at The Viceroy, one of the top restaurants in Ubud, is just a five-minute drive from the town center and overlooks the lush Valley of the Kings. It’s the ideal setting for a celebratory or romantic lunch or dinner. Enjoy this award-winning restaurant’s menu, which combines French and Asian elements, along with an extensive wine list, while overlooking the tropical valley! Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, tasty food, and weekly live piano performances. You’ll be able to thank us later!
Ubud Local Restaurants and Warungs
Warung Janggar Ulam
Located on Jalan Raya Teges Kangin, Warung Janggar Ulam is recommended by local Ubud residents. The menu prices range from Rp. 15.000 to Rp. 60.000.
Some of the locals favorite dishes are sapo tofu, gado-gado (mixed vegetables with peanut sauce), pork/beef grilled ribs, grilled chicken, grilled fish/carp, grilled duck, chicken satay, and seafood fried noodles. Bonus of dining here? Beautiful view of rice fields and lotus ponds. Affordable and stunning nature, what more can you ask for?
Warung Siboghana
Located at Jalan Made Lebah 36, Warung Siboghana is famous for its delicious vegan dishes. One of the locals favorite dishes at Siboghana is the vegan mixed rice. All of them are made from plant-based ingredients, such as satay wrapped in coconut, crispy mushrooms, potato katsu, curry vegetables, and urap, which will satisfy your taste buds. The menu prices start from Rp. 5.000 to Rp. 35.000.
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Culinary in Bali is not complete without giving yourself a chance of the Balinese’s most loved dish, Babi Guling (roast pork). Although you can find this dish in most small warungs, when in Ubud, Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka is the place to go. Head yourself to Jalan Tegal Sari and Jalan Raya Mas, and you will find the restaurant packed with locals.
A portion of rice mixed with babi guling costs around Rp. 50.000. They are large, satisfying, and delicious. Many people like the pork rolls here because they are crunchy and melt in the mouth.
9 Angels
Since 2013, 9 Angels has been offering vegan, vegetarian and raw food for culinary lovers in Ubud. This food stall is located at Jalan Suweta No. 32. 9 Angels offers vegan food in a buffet style.
The price per spoon on the menu is only Rp. 5.000. You can choose from a wide variety of vegan dishes, including tempeh, mushrooms, tofu/tahu, vegetables, and brown rice. The restaurant is implementing a “self-serving” system in which hungry visitors serve, pay, and clean the dishes themselves. Visitors who have more money are also welcome to donate to the 9 Angels charity projects.
Warung Garasi
Located near Monkey Forest Road, you can stop by for a delicious and cheap local meal at Warung Garasi. The exact location of this small but unique restaurant is Jalan Wenara Wana No. 15. This Vespa-themed stall offers a menu priced from IDR 15.000 to IDR 30.000 for main courses.
The choices are mixed rice, chicken soup, gado-gado, chicken curry, and fried rice. For snacks, there are also various kinds of rolls, porridge, and Warung Garasi’s special spring rolls. The price is only IDR 10.000 – Rp. 15.000!
Warung Nessa
Warung Nessa or Nessa Warung 2 is located at Jalan Goutama Sel number 34. At this humble but much-loved restaurant by the locals, you can taste delicious and cheap traditional Indonesian food. A portion of gado-gado and a coconut here costs around Rp. 50.000.
Other menus include mixed rice, fried rice, grilled chicken, pork ribs, and pumpkin soup. Dining here also gives you this ‘homey’ feeling you won’t get anywhere else.
Note: If you’re heading over late, check their latest hours first (listings can be inconsistent)
Warung Sweet Orange
One more local food stall to visit while in Ubud. Sweet Orange, located on Jalan Kajeng, has built up its own fan base. They serve Indonesian and Western menus, with prices starting at IDR 40.000 per serving.
The Indonesian menu choices include spicy chicken, chicken soup, fried rice, shrimp/tuna/chicken curry, gado-gado, and chicken satay. Sweet Orange is also famous for its unique selection of Indonesian coffee. You can enjoy Bali Plaga, Gayo, and Bajawa coffees using the Vietnamese Drip, French Press, or Paper method. Prices start at Rp. 30.000.
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