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Bali

Spiritual wellness and tropical dining

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Our guide lists 138 venues across 10 cities in Bali. Ubud accounts for 38 of them. Tasting menus in that set include Locavore NXT in Lodtunduh. Mozaic, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar and Syrco BASÈ, all in Ubud, also serve tasting menus. Apéritif Restaurant & Bar has an extensive, sommelier-led wine programme and a Star Wine List award. Rumari in Jimbaran keeps a wine list, an extensive list exceeding 250 labels and an exclusive Krug collection, with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Kayuputi in Nusa Dua holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and a Star Wine List award. The Legian in Seminyak has a selection of 200 labels and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Mozaic in Ubud pairs tasting and set menus with a sommelier-led wine programme and an extensive wine list. Syrco BASÈ in Ubud runs a plant-forward tasting menu, counter dining and a wine list.

Ubud fine dining and tasting menus

Locavore NXT in Lodtunduh, Mozaic in Ubud, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar in Ubud and Syrco BASÈ in Ubud all serve tasting menus. Mozaic and Apéritif Restaurant & Bar have extensive, sommelier-led wine programmes, while Syrco BASÈ also offers a la carte and counter dining.

  • Locavore NXT

    Locavore NXT in Lodtunduh serves a hyper-local tasting menu. The wine programme has craft cocktails. In 2026, World's 50 Best Asia's Best Restaurants ranked it number 44, and La Liste scored it 91 points.

  • Mozaic

    Mozaic in Ubud is a modern Indonesian-European fine-dining restaurant with tasting menu and set menu formats. The wine programme is sommelier-led, with an extensive wine list. La Liste scored it 77 points in 2026, and it is a Les Grandes Tables du Monde member for 2026.

  • Apéritif Restaurant & Bar

    A formal dining room in Ubud with an avant-garde tasting menu and an exceptional wine programme. The awards include a Star Wine List White Star and a 2025 World Culinary Awards number one for Indonesia.

  • Syrco BASÈ

    A counter dining restaurant in Ubud with a plant-forward tasting menu, a wine list and traceable local ingredients from an on-site regenerative garden. We're Smart World gave it 4 Radishes in 2025, and The Best Chef awarded Two Knives in 2025.

Ubud regional cooking and specialist kitchens

Nusantara By Locavore in Ubud serves modern Indonesian regional cooking as tasting menus, a la carte and small plates. Raya in Ubud serves Asian fusion and local Balinese dishes a la carte and family style, Room 4 Dessert in Kedewatan serves a dessert-focused tasting menu, and Ibu Oka in Ubud serves Balinese babi guling a la carte.

  • Nusantara By Locavore

    A modern Indonesian restaurant in Ubud that moves across the archipelago through tasting menus, a la carte dishes and small plates, using seasonal local ingredients. The wine programme has craft cocktails. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia ranked it number 99 in 2026.

  • Raya

    Raya is a resort restaurant in Ubud serving Asian fusion and local Balinese dishes, with a minimal wine programme and craft cocktails. The formats are a la carte and family style. Forbes Recommended listed it in 2025.

  • Room 4 Dessert

    Room 4 Dessert in Kedewatan is a dessert-focused tasting menu led by Chef Will Goldfarb. The drinks include natural wine and craft cocktails. La Liste Pastry named it a Pastry Game Changer in 2026, and Opinionated About Dining ranked it number 3 on Casual in Asia in 2026.

  • Ibu Oka

    A Ubud restaurant with a beer programme and an a la carte format. It serves Balinese babi guling, and Opinionated About Dining Casual in Asia ranked it number 42 in 2023, number 57 in 2024 and number 92 in 2025.

Jimbaran and Nusa Dua resort dining

Rumari in Jimbaran is a modern Indonesian fine-dining restaurant, and Kayuputi in Nusa Dua is a modern French fine-dining restaurant. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay in Jimbaran has three open-air restaurants, and The St. Regis Bali Resort in Nusa Dua has four dining venues.

  • Rumari

    A Jimbaran hilltop restaurant with tasting menu, a la carte and set menu formats. The extensive wine list exceeds 250 labels and includes an exclusive Krug collection, and the restaurant holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

  • Kayuputi

    A beachfront fine-dining restaurant in Nusa Dua with an extensive wine list and tasting menu options. It holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and a Star Wine List award.

  • Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

    Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is a Jimbaran hotel with private pool villas, three open-air restaurants and a cooking school. Michelin awarded it 2 Keys, and La Liste Top Hotels scored it 97.5 points.

  • The St. Regis Bali Resort

    The St. Regis Bali Resort is a beachfront hotel in Nusa Dua with four dining venues and a saltwater lagoon pool. Suites and villas are furnished with handcrafted Balinese art and private pools. Michelin awarded it 1 Key in 2026.

Seminyak, Uluwatu and the bar scene

The Legian in Seminyak and Botol Biru Bar & Grill in Uluwatu have extensive wine lists and wine lists. Ku de Ta in Seminyak serves craft and classic cocktails, while The Night Rooster in Ubud builds its craft cocktails around Indonesian folk tales and local ingredients.

  • The Legian

    A Seminyak beachfront restaurant with a wine selection of 200 labels and an extensive wine list. Formats are a la carte and set menu. It holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025.

  • Ku de Ta

    Ku de Ta is a Seminyak beachfront bar with a multi-level layout, craft cocktails, classic cocktails, bottle service and a wine list. World's 50 Best Bars ranked the bar number 35 in 2009.

  • The Night Rooster

    A Ubud cocktail bar built around Indonesian folk tales, local ingredients and craft cocktails. World's 50 Best Asia's Best Bars ranked it number 50 in 2017, and Top 500 Bars ranked it number 472 in 2025.

  • Botol Biru Bar & Grill

    Botol Biru Bar & Grill is a clifftop Mediterranean grill and bar in Uluwatu, at Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort. The formats are a la carte and small plates, the drinks include craft cocktails and an extensive wine list.

Planning FAQ

Which neighbourhoods in Bali have the strongest serious wine scene?

Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Seminyak and Ubud are the neighbourhoods of the Wine Spectator and Star Wine List venues in this guide. Rumari in Jimbaran holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Kayuputi in Nusa Dua holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and a Star Wine List award, The Legian in Seminyak holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Apéritif Restaurant & Bar in Ubud holds a Star Wine List award.

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Bali in this guide?

There are no Michelin-starred restaurants in our guide to Bali. The count covers the cities included in this regional guide and refers to restaurant stars; the Michelin Keys held by hotels are separate awards.

Where should I look for tasting menus in Bali?

Ubud is the main place for tasting menus in this guide. Locavore NXT, Mozaic, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar, Syrco BASÈ and Room 4 Dessert all use tasting-menu formats, with different levels of formality and cellar focus.

Which Bali places hold Wine Spectator awards?

Three places on this page hold Wine Spectator awards: Rumari, Kayuputi and The Legian. Rumari has an Award of Excellence, while Kayuputi holds a Best of Award of Excellence and The Legian holds an Award of Excellence.

By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards

Awards in Bali

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Bali

Where to eat in Bali

Selected entries from the current guide for Bali.

Apéritif Restaurant & Bar restaurant in Ubud

Ubud, Indonesia

Apéritif Restaurant & Bar

Set inside a colonial mansion at Viceroy Bali in Petulu, Apéritif brings Modern European cooking into conversation with Balinese ingredients under Chef Nick Vanderbeeken. The dining room, chandeliers, black-and-white tiles, antique detailing, signals a formal register that stands apart from Ubud's more casual fine-dining circuit. A Star Wine List White Star and an Opinionated About Dining ranking of #364 in Asia (2025) position it within the upper tier of the island's restaurant set.

Ubud, Indonesia
Sarong Bali restaurant in Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Sarong Bali

Ranked among Asia's top restaurants by Opinionated About Dining in both 2024 and 2025, Sarong brings chef Will Meyrick's pan-Asian lens to Canggu's Berawa strip. The format draws on culinary traditions across Southeast and South Asia, presented in a setting that reads as ceremonial Bali rather than beach-casual. It occupies a distinct tier in the island's dining scene, above the surf-and-rice crowd and alongside Bali's small cohort of internationally recognised tables.

Bali, Indonesia
The Legian restaurant in Seminyak

Seminyak, Indonesia

The Legian

The Legian in Seminyak, Bali serves contemporary international cuisine with clear Asian influences, where must-try plates include French Toast with maple syrup, a chef’s tasting menu for private Beach House events, and fresh grilled local fish with seasonal aromatics. The resort restaurant pairs its food with a 200-label wine selection selected by sommelier I Nengah Suartika, emphasizing France, Champagne, Italy and Australia. Housed within an all-suite beachfront property and a private Beach House for up to 60 guests, The Legian delivers attentive, personalized service and ocean-salted air that lifts citrus and spice from every dish. Member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the restaurant blends relaxed seaside rhythm with refined, carefully prepared cuisine.

Seminyak, Indonesia
Ares Steak & Pasta restaurant in Denpasar

Denpasar, Indonesia

Ares Steak & Pasta

On Jalan Sudamala in Kecamatan Denpasar Selatan, Ares Steak & Pasta occupies a corner of Bali's southern capital where the dining register shifts from resort-facing to residential. The menu positions itself at the intersection of grilled proteins and Italian-style pasta, a pairing that has found consistent traction across Indonesia's mid-market dining scene. For visitors and locals who want something direct and satisfying without the ceremony of Seminyak's higher-ticket tables, it warrants a look.

Denpasar, Indonesia

Bali

Where to stay in Bali

Selected entries from the current guide for Bali.

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Ubud

Ubud, Indonesia

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

One of only eight Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties worldwide, Mandapa occupies a stretch of the Ayung River valley in Kedewatan with 60 villas and suites designed to resemble a traditional Balinese village. Ranked 50th on the World's 50 Best Hotels list (2025) and awarded 98.5 points by La Liste Top Hotels (2026), it sits at the upper tier of Ubud's luxury accommodation market, where landscape integration and personal service define the competitive set.

Ubud, Indonesia
Bvlgari Resort Bali hotel in Uluwatu

Uluwatu, Indonesia

Bvlgari Resort Bali

Perched on a 160-metre limestone cliff above the Indian Ocean on Bali's Bukit peninsula, Bvlgari Resort Bali occupies 8.4 hectares of frangipani-lined grounds with 59 pool villas and five multi-bedroom mansions. Recognised in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 (95 points) and Tatler Best Hotels Asia-Pacific 2025, the property pairs Italian-Balinese architecture with four dining outlets, including Il Ristorante by Niko Romito, and bespoke butler service throughout.

Uluwatu, Indonesia
COMO Shambhala Estate hotel in Ubud

Ubud, Indonesia

COMO Shambhala Estate

Set across 23 acres of Balinese rainforest a 15-minute drive from Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate operates at the intersection of serious wellness programming and considered luxury. Spring-fed pools, five palatial residences, and a team of resident specialists spanning Ayurveda, nutrition, and Oriental medicine place it in a distinct tier of dedicated wellness retreats. Minimum three-night stays and rates from USD 1,690 per night reflect both its positioning and its depth of offer.

Ubud, Indonesia
Potato Head Suites & Studios hotel in Seminyak

Seminyak, Indonesia

Potato Head Suites & Studios

Recognised in The World's 50 Best Hotels for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025) and holder of its Eco Award, Potato Head Suites & Studios occupies a full creative village on Jl. Petitenget in Seminyak, where 88 suites split between two architecturally distinct buildings. Designed by OMA and Andra Matin, the property is B Corp certified and has reduced waste to landfill to just 0.5%, positioning it among Bali's most credentialed sustainability-led addresses.

Seminyak, Indonesia
Bisma Eight Ubud hotel in Ubud

Ubud, Indonesia

Bisma Eight Ubud

A 38-suite boutique hotel at the centre of Ubud where Balinese craftsmanship meets Japanese minimalism. Suites are divided across Garden, Canopy, and Forest categories, each fitted with a Japanese soaking tub and private outdoor space. Recognised by La Liste's Top Hotels ranking in 2026 with 90 points, and priced from $359 per night, it occupies a specific niche in the Ubud market: design-led and compact, with jungle views that few properties at this price point can match.

Ubud, Indonesia
Jumeirah Bali hotel in Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Jumeirah Bali

Positioned on Bali's Bukit Peninsula above the Indian Ocean, Jumeirah Bali spans 123 villas across one- and two-bedroom configurations, each with a private pool and dedicated butler service. The property draws on Hindu-Javanese architectural language and won Bali's Leading Luxury Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards. The emphasis on ritual, from blessing ceremonies to sunset meditation, places it among the island's more culturally grounded resort formats.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali

Which wineries to visit in Bali

Selected entries from the current guide for Bali.

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