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The 10 Best Restaurants in Bali (2026)

Tasting menus, destination dining and the rooms people plan a trip around: ten restaurants across Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu and the Bukit, with prices, hours and how to book.

By Laurence TuchinPublished October 5, 202618 sourcesHow we research

Tall limestone cliffs covered in green scrub above white surf, with a clifftop path and pink bougainvillea in the foreground
The cliffs at Pura Luhur Uluwatu, on Bali's Bukit Peninsula. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Eight of these ten are named by at least two independent lists: Asia’s 50 Best, Tatler Asia’s Best Restaurants in Indonesia 2026, Honeycombers and The Urban List. They are ordered by how many of those name each one, then by our judgement. Two are here on a narrower basis, and we say so. Cuca is named by Tatler alone (No. 4), and YUKI is an izakaya, not a tasting menu, included because Honeycombers ranks it first on two of its lists and Laurence Tuchin rates it.

Prices are what each restaurant publishes, in rupiah. “++” means tax and service are added. They change, and we leave out a price a restaurant does not publish. “Visited” means the author has eaten there: 2 of 10 so far. Some listings call restaurants here “Michelin-starred”. We do not repeat that: we found no Michelin Guide listing for Bali, and CURE’s own site says its star belongs to CURE Singapore. How we pick →

The 10 best restaurants in Bali

Ubud · Foraging-led tasting menu

Locavore NXT

Not visited yet

Foraging-led tasting menu in Ubud, and the only Bali restaurant on Asia's 50 Best 2026, at No. 44. The cooking is radically local, and Honeycombers describes 20 courses. The tasting menu is Rp 2,250,000++, with pairings from Rp 750,000++.

Hours
Lunch Thursday to Saturday, dinner Monday to Saturday
Price
Tasting menu Rp 2,250,000++ per person. Pairings from Rp 750,000++ (non-alcoholic) to Rp 1,750,000++ (wine)
Book
Online through its reservations page
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Asia's 50 Best 2026 · Tatler Indonesia 2026 · Honeycombers (two lists)

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA smoking dessert bowl with a spoon of green granita over fruit and vegetable pieces, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A smoking dessert bowl with a spoon of green granita over fruit and vegetable pieces, from the restaurant's own feed. @locavorenxt on Instagram

Seminyak · Contemporary Italian tasting menus

Mauri

Not visited yet

Modern Italian rooted in Puglia's cucina povera, with 40 seats and a five-seat chef's table. It's the most widely listed restaurant here. Tasting menus run IDR 980,000 to 1,380,000, plus 10% tax and 8% service. Book through Chope.

Hours
Not published on the pages we read
Price
Signature tasting menu IDR 980,000 and Discovery tasting menu IDR 1,380,000 per person; Sunday brunch IDR 680,000. Plus 10% tax and 8% service
Book
Online through Chope
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Tatler Indonesia 2026 · Honeycombers (two lists) · The Urban List

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA whole roasted river crawfish plated with cauliflower and crisps, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A whole roasted river crawfish plated with cauliflower and crisps, from the restaurant's own feed. @mauri_restaurant on Instagram

Ubud · Modern tasting menu with local ingredients

Syrco BASÈ

Not visited yet

Local ingredients with a modern western approach, from chef Syrco Bakker, who earlier won two Michelin stars in the Netherlands (per the restaurant's blog). Prices aren't published. Lunch is Friday and Saturday by reservation only.

Hours
Dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm; lunch Friday and Saturday by reservation only
Price
Not published on its menu page
Book
Online form or WhatsApp
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Tatler Indonesia 2026 · Honeycombers (two lists) · The Urban List

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA vegetable roll in a bowl with a crumble and pale sauce, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A vegetable roll in a bowl with a crumble and pale sauce, from the restaurant's own feed. @syrcobase on Instagram

Seminyak · Upscale Indonesian

Merah Putih

Visited

Laurence Tuchin has eaten here and says it is the favourite on this list: beautiful high-ceilinged halls, a wonderful atmosphere and lovely table service.

Indonesian classics and dishes that play with spices from across the archipelago, including a vegetarian tasting menu. The site publishes no prices, but Honeycombers says the degustation starts at IDR 690,000++. Groups of 10 or more book by phone or email.

Hours
Daily, 12 to 3pm and from 5:30pm until late
Price
Not published on its site. Honeycombers says the degustation menu starts at IDR 690,000++
Book
Online; groups of 10 or more by phone or email
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Honeycombers (two lists) · The Urban List

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA high white-vaulted dining room with set tables and palms, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A high white-vaulted dining room with set tables and palms, from the restaurant's own feed. @merahputihbali on Instagram

Canggu · Seaside European-Asian dining

CURE

Not visited yet

Modern European seafood and premium meats with Asian influence, at Regent Bali Canggu. Dinner experiences start from IDR 1,000,000++. Some listings say Michelin-starred, but its site only says chef Andrew Walsh's CURE in Singapore earned a star. The 12-seat omakase counter is still marked opening soon.

Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 5pm to midnight; Sunday lunch 12 to 3pm and dinner 6 to 9pm
Price
No tasting-menu price published. Dinner experiences start from IDR 1,000,000++ per person
Book
Online through TableCheck
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Honeycombers (two lists) · The Urban List

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA plated cured hamachi course with citrus, shaved radish and herb oil, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A plated cured hamachi course with citrus, shaved radish and herb oil, from the restaurant's own feed. @cure.bali on Instagram

Pecatu, Uluwatu · Modern Japanese izakaya

YUKI

Visited

Laurence Tuchin has eaten here and rates it.

The most casual entry here: book it for a lively night, not a tasting menu. A modern izakaya with sushi, wood-fire and charcoal grills, cocktails and local Balinese ingredients. No menu prices are published, and most tables are shared.

Hours
Daily, 11am until late
Price
No menu prices on its site
Book
Online through SevenRooms. Groups of 8 or more by WhatsApp; most tables are shared
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Honeycombers (No. 1 on its Japanese and Uluwatu lists) · Coconuts Bali (opening coverage)

Official site →

Photo on InstagramThe wagyu beef sando, cut into four pieces on a stone plate, from YUKI's own feed.View the post →
The wagyu beef sando, cut into four pieces on a stone plate, from YUKI's own feed. @yukibali_ on Instagram

Ubud · Fine-dining degustation

Apéritif

Not visited yet

Ubud degustation menus that follow the Balinese lunar calendar and the seasons. Menu from IDR 1,300,000++, and the Lunar Cycle Menu costs more. Book lunch 24 hours ahead. Dress smart to formal: no sportswear, beachwear or flip-flops.

Hours
Lunch and dinner daily; book lunch 24 hours ahead
Price
Menu from IDR 1,300,000++ per person; the Lunar Cycle Menu costs more
Book
Not published on the pages we read
Dress
Smart to formal. No sportswear, beachwear, singlets or flip-flops

Named by: Tatler Indonesia 2026 (No. 1) · Honeycombers fine dining (No. 1)

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA dining room with a round white-clothed table, wine glasses, a chandelier and a large Balinese painting, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A dining room with a round white-clothed table, wine glasses, a chandelier and a large Balinese painting, from the restaurant's own feed. @aperitifbali on Instagram

Jimbaran · Progressive Indonesian at Raffles Bali

Rumari

Not visited yet

Chef Gaetan Biesuz's progressive take on Indonesian food at Raffles Bali. The Rumari Counter is a ten-seat chef's table with a daily surprise menu at IDR 3,000,000++, for ages 12 and up. No main dining room price is published. No flip-flops.

Hours
Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 6 to 10pm; Counter Wednesday to Sunday from 6:30pm
Price
Rumari Counter IDR 3,000,000++ per person. No price published for the main dining room
Book
Not published on the pages we read
Dress
Collared shirts and trousers encouraged for men; no slip-ons or flip-flops. Counter is 12+

Named by: Tatler Indonesia 2026 · Honeycombers fine dining

Official site →

Photo on InstagramThree plated Catch of the Day courses on handmade ceramic plates, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
Three plated Catch of the Day courses on handmade ceramic plates, from the restaurant's own feed. @rumaribali on Instagram

Pecatu, Uluwatu · 22-seat tasting menu inside a cave

The Cave by Chef Ryan Clift

Not visited yet

A 22-seat tasting menu in a cave found during The Edge's construction in 2013, with light projected on the walls. Seven or ten courses, each pairable with wine or cocktails. No prices are published. Smart casual, no beachwear.

Hours
Lunch 12:30 to 2:30pm; dinner 5:30 to 7:30pm and 9 to 11pm
Price
No prices published on its page
Book
Online through Chope, by email or WhatsApp
Dress
Smart casual. No beachwear, singlets or thongs

Named by: Honeycombers fine dining · The Urban List

Official site →

Photo on InstagramThe onion farci course, topped with caviar and dill, on a textured white plate, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
The onion farci course, topped with caviar and dill, on a textured white plate, from the restaurant's own feed. @thecavebali on Instagram

Jimbaran · Inventive tapas and a chef tasting meal

Cuca

Not visited yet

Globally inspired, locally sourced tapas, cocktails and desserts, plus a Chef Tasting Meal at IDR 960,000++. It's the most relaxed tasting room here: dress as you like. Groups of 10 or more need card details, and a no-show charge applies.

Hours
Daily, 12pm to 11pm
Price
Chef Tasting Meal IDR 960,000++ per person, with tapas, desserts and digestives
Book
Online or by WhatsApp. Groups of 10 or more need card details and a no-show charge applies
Dress
Not published on the pages we read

Named by: Tatler Indonesia 2026 (No. 4)

Official site →

Photo on InstagramA cross-section of a lobster roll on a dark background, from the restaurant's own feed.View the post →
A cross-section of a lobster roll on a dark background, from the restaurant's own feed. @cucabali on Instagram

Common questions

How much does fine dining cost in Bali?

Among the prices these restaurants publish, tasting menus run from IDR 960,000++ per person at Cuca to IDR 2,250,000++ at Locavore NXT, with Mauri at IDR 980,000 and 1,380,000, Apéritif from IDR 1,300,000++ and the Rumari Counter at IDR 3,000,000++. The ++ means tax and service are added. Prices are from each restaurant's own pages in October 2026 and change.

Do I need to book these restaurants in advance?

Every restaurant here takes bookings online or by WhatsApp, and none of the pages we read states a walk-in policy, so book. Apéritif asks for 24 hours' notice for lunch, and lunch at Syrco BASÈ is by reservation only.

Which of these restaurants have a dress code?

Apéritif asks for smart to formal dress with no sportswear, beachwear, singlets or flip-flops. Rumari asks men to wear collared shirts and trousers and does not allow slip-ons or flip-flops. The Cave is smart casual with no beachwear, singlets or thongs. Cuca says to dress as you like.

Where are the best restaurants in Bali?

Four of the ten are on the Bukit peninsula (YUKI, The Cave, Rumari and Cuca), three are in Ubud (Locavore NXT, Syrco BASÈ and Apéritif), two are in Seminyak (Mauri and Merah Putih) and one is in Canggu (CURE).

Looking for where people eat well every day, warungs and cafés included? See the 10 most-loved places to eat in Bali, or the area guides for Canggu, Uluwatu and Seminyak.

Who wrote this

Laurence Tuchin

Founder, SurfSpotGuide

Laurence founded SurfSpotGuide and built its directory of surf schools and shops across the United States, alongside a surf guide of more than 130 articles. These destination guides are researched rather than reminisced: every price, rule and rating on them is either sourced and dated or marked as an estimate, and the pages say plainly which places nobody here has been to.

Found something out of date or plain wrong? Tell me and I'll fix it.

Sources

Every price, rule, and rating on this page traces to one of these. Dates are when we last read the source — things change fast here, so check anything you're about to spend money on.

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