8 Best Restaurants in Bali- What plans have you for dinner?

Amongst the many top-notch restaurants of the Bali family resorts that have come to be as of recent, Kubu Restaurant Bali takes a special place. This dinner-only venue is located slightly away from downtown Ubud but is by no means difficult to access. Its ambience sets it apart from the variety of restaurants around given its unique bamboo-inspired theme crafting some exquisite dome-like structures to mimic ancient farmers rice-storing techniques. It makes for an exceptionally romantic dinner out and given its highly sought-after nature, do make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Specialising in Balinese and Western Cuisine based innovations, this restaurant is none but a hopeless romantic’s ultimate dream dinner destination. Sitting on an elevated deck looking out to the jaw-droppingly stunning river that runs by its side, with the thick white candles lit around the tables rounding up a perfectly dimly lit surrounding, this could but be called the definition of intimate. If what you fancy is dinner so relaxed and so close to nature that you could literally hear it ‘flowing’ by your tableside, look no more!

Focusing on the native flavours, for the most part, this fine-dining restaurant offers a menu with a subtle French twist that knocks the food game right out of the park! The location of the restaurant is impeccable in that it serves in the Blanco Renaissance Museum overlooking the famous Campuhan River. For an exclusive dining experience, there is no better place than we would recommend.

This restaurant is famous for its innovative twist on international cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Constantly in high demand, pre-bookings are key if you would like to have a ‘taste’ of the experience. The open-kitchen concept blends right in with the sleek and modern interior of the establishment. The restaurant offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food menus along with optional wine pairing just like most hotels the likes of Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali do.

Brought to you by the lovely husband-and-wife duo, Cuca serves up artisanal tapas and deserts and are constantly recognized among its clientele for their innovative takes on dishes sourcing locally and sustainably grown produce. Make sure to try and get the corner table for a party so you can sneak-a-peak at the Chef and his crew of helpers working their culinary magic the open-kitchen right behind.

This luxurious restaurant cooks up one storm of an aroma when cooking their famous Asian-inspired cuisine. This award-winning beachfront eatery offers a premium selection of food to its devoted customers along with a well-paired list of wines to satiate their pallets. The interior features traditional shadow puppet ornaments in its décor whereas the outer dining area is complete with private gazebos of a sort offering tasteful pool as well as ocean views to complement their next level delectables!

This swanky buffet-style restaurant is located on the Nusa Dua coast and is a colourful symphony of gold, white and beige and is rather popular among crowds for it's over the top weekend dinners and their fully-fledged Sunday brunches of both Mediterranean and Pan-Asian cuisines. Cured meats, French cheeses and seafood are its speciality but be not mistaken, does not lack at all in their sweets game either!

Tucked away at the far end of a peaceful lane off Legian’s Jalan Arjuna, Pearl Restaurant Bali serves up an array of authentic French delicacies in an open-air restaurant amidst an extremely intimate garden setting that will leave you short for words. Evenings are just beyond this world with the garden coming to life, lit with overhead angel lights and hanging lanterns to appeal to the content hearts of their happy diners!