Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Golden Undertones
Before traveling to Bali, you MUST know the best restaurants in Ubud so you don’t miss out on the great Ubud food! Before I go on vacation, my favourite thing to do is to research the absolute BEST places to eat in the area. For my travels to Bali, I made sure to find the most delicious Ubud food there is.
When you think of Ubud, you may think of Indonesian cuisine or you may think of beautiful cafes. This is why I have listed some of the best places to eat in Ubud for Indonesian cuisine, as well as the best food in Ubud for western cuisine.
Another thing that I like to do is make sure everything is within walking distance to where I am staying. As someone with many dietary restrictions, I was nervous about travelling to Bali and being able to communicate this. To my delight, I found that most people spoke English very well and it was easy to communicate with them. Due to this, it is pretty easy to request IBS friendly dishes by simply asking “no garlic or onions”. Keep reading to find out some of the best places to eat in Bali.
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Below are some of the best food in Ubud that I HIGHLY recommend and some of the best places to eat in Bali, so that says a lot!
Below are the 5 Best Places to Eat in Ubud
1. MILK AND MADU
Hours: 7:30 am – 8 pm
Location: Jl. Suweta No.3, Gianyar, Bali
Website: http://www.milkandmadu.com
WhatsApp: +62 821 4561 0840
This is, by far was the best lunch Ubud has to offer! It is pricey, but they have a nice atmosphere and great food. I loved coming here as it was so conveniently located in the heart of Ubud centre. Also not to worry, there are definitely food options for everyone and the staff is quite friendly. As everything is so beautifully presented, it also makes for a great picture. If you are looking for a place that serves western cuisine then this is one of the best places to eat in Ubud for you! If you’re interested in taking pictures, this is one of the best restaurants Bali has to offer for that picture perfect lunch.
Recommend: The Madu
Milk and Madu have a few different locations. They have one in Berawa, Ubud and Canggu. I will list the addresses and menus below so you can easily search them on Google Maps and see how far you are to one. You can also order online through the GoJek App.
Milk and Madu Berawa Beach
Hours 7:30am – 8pm
Address: Jl Pantai Berawa 52 – Berawa, Bali
Milk and Madu Beach Road (Canggu Location)
Hours: 7:30am – 8pm
Address: Jl Batu Bolong N0. 88a – Canggu, Bali
2. MELTING WOK
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Address: Jl. Gootama No.13, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
WhatsApp: +62 821 4417 4906
This was my favourite Indonesian Ubud restaurants! It is very small so I recommend making a reservation either the morning of or the day before. They have a few items that they always make and on top of that, they have a few more daily specials. This Indonesian favourite must be at the top of your list of the best restaurants in Ubud. To be honest, it is so authentic that it probably goes down on my list as the best places to eat in Bali. It is super delicious, and I love their daily specials.
Recommend: Chicken curry with coconut milk and rice.
3. SENIMAN COFFEE STUDIO
Hours: 7:30 am – 8 pm
Location: Jalan Sriwedari No 5, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia 80581
Website: https://www.senimancoffee.com
Phone #: +62 361 972085
Seniman coffee has a nice atmosphere and great coffee! It is very close to the main road, on a street branching off. The coffee here was quite good… Definitely a front runner to be the of Ubud restaurants. They offer a variety of beans and roasts to choose from. It is honestly a great spot to relax at any time of the day. To add on, It also has cocktails at night!
4. KOKOLATO
CLOSED due to COVID 19. Hours: 11 am – 10 pm
Address: Jl. Goutama Sel. No.22, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Website: https://www.kokolato.com
Phone #: +62 813 4934 4691
If you eat gluten-free, you will be in heaven! This place has gluten-free waffle cones made out of black or red rice. Their ice cream is vegan made from coconut and their flavours are unique and all-natural. We had the mint one and a ginger one. They were both the most popular ones and very worth it! It looked like it is family run and they are very kind.
Recommend: Moringa Mint Chip, Raw Cocoa
5. FAIR WARUNG BALE
CLOSED due to COVID19. Hours: 9:30 am – 10:30 pm
Address: l. Sri Wedari No.6, Taman Kaja, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Menu: https://www.facebook.com/fairwarungbale
Phone #: +62 0 813 5337 0466
This warung had a great atmosphere, as it is situated on a second level patio. 100% of their profits are donated to The Fair Future Foundation. This is a great cause to help people in need by giving them free health and medical care. They have all of the local favourites, and their kitchen is visible so you can see your food being made.
I would say this could make the list for one of the top places for food in Ubud and one of the best places to eat in Bali because of their food but also because of the atmosphere. I find the atmoshere can always make the food taste better. This restaurant is pretty small so I recommend making a reservation. I made one on their website and they sent an email confirmation.
Recommend: Spicy Chicken with Cashews
I have traveled all over Bali so I feel confident in giving recommendations for the best places to eat in Ubud and the best restaurants in Bali. As a major foodie, I am always looking for the most delicious food everywhere I go. This list covers my list of best paces to eat in Ubud, Bali.
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I also love researching food before travel. Trying out food while traveling is so fun and Bali looks like it has such delicious food. That coconut with the heart cut into it is so cute!
Bali has the best food and the prettiest looking food too! What’s better than that?
As an Aussie, we LOVE Bali! It is a very popular spot to visit for us and we love the food! I have always found it super fresh and healthy! I’m glad you found options to suit your dietary requirements :)x
Yes! I totally found the same. It is super fresh and healthy 🙂
I think half the reason I even want to go to Bali is to try all the foods everyone shares that they ate! All these places sound delicious – def saving this for later.
P.S. Love the site name!
YES! Honestly, it is the highlight for me! 🙂
All this food looks so good! I haven’t made it to Ubud yet but I’ll have to keep this article in mind when I do. I miss curry in Asia!
I want to go back! Yes Ubud is beautiful, you must visit 🙂
Bali is on top of my travel bucket list and these places in Ubud looks really good to grab a great meal. I hope I can make it there post pandemic.
YYess!! I love a good food post! Although at the time of reading this, Bali is still closed to tourism (2020), I still love reading posts about Indonesia! As soon as it’s safe, I would love to visit!
Yes, it is still closed for tourism! I hope they are able to open up soon since tourism is a main source of income for many 🙂
Woww, I also do alot of researche on what to eat and where to eat… Very nice post and really enjoyed reading it. I would love to visit Bali as soon as things get back to normal. Thanks for sharing this. Saved it in my bucket list.
I am so glad you saved this! I am happy to answer any questions if you do end up going 🙂
Wow I had no idea Bali was so accommodating to all diets- from gluten free to vegan. I am so excited to explore all these different snapshots of cuisine when I visit in May (hoping Covid will permit it!). I will definitely hit these up 🙂
wow how exciting!! I hope you are able to visit Bali, it is incredible!
I was in Ubud for only a short time so I didn’t have time to try much of the food there. The dishes I saw as I toured did look fantastic. When I return, your guide will help me decide where to eat
Great! I am glad! The food options I gave are honestly delicious, so I know you will love these options 🙂
I would love to visit Bali someday, but I am terrible at planning/researching food beforehand. Sooo, I will definitely save this for later! Thanks for sharing!!