8 Best Romantic Restaurants in Bali

Dining at a romantic restaurant in Bali can be an amazing part of the whole island experience for couples and honeymooners. You can find impressive venues in major resort areas such as Ubud and Seminyak. Even so, there are other spots worth exploring. We’ve created a list of our favorite places to go for a romantic dinner in Bali.

Some have dramatic cliff-top settings with stunning ocean views, while others offer candlelit dining rooms with sophisticated touches. Menus range from French haute cuisine to Balinese dishes with a modern twist, while drinks on offer include premium champagnes, wines, and creative cocktails. Let our guide to excellent restaurants in Bali inspire you when planning a romantic evening with your better half.

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1. Ju-Ma-Na at Banyan Tree Ungasan

Ungasan

Good for: Couples, Food

Ju-Ma-Na at the Banyan Tree Ungasan specializes in French cuisine with a uniquely Japanese twist. Occupying a 70-meter-high clifftop spot on Bali’s southern coast, the restaurant has sophisticated décor and contemporary art sculptures decorating its interiors, with seamless floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular ocean views. Its wine cellar on the top level is quite impressive, and there are Arabian-influenced snacks and drinks for after-dinner treats.

Location: Banyan Tree Ungasan, Banjar Kelod, Jalan Melasti, Ungasan, Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 12pm to 3.30pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 300 7000

2. CasCades at The Viceroy Bali

Intimate candlelit dinners overlooking a lush valley

Good for: Couples, Food

CasCades restaurant at The Viceroy Bali serves French cuisine, with inventive Asian twists derived from Balinese, Thai, and Japanese cooking. Set amid luxurious Balinese open pavilions, the restaurant offer views over the lush Petanu River Valley in Ubud.

For dinner, this restaurant is ideal for creating intimate candlelit moments, paired with a 7-course degustation menu created by a highly experienced Executive Chef and his culinary team. Every week, CasCades at The Viceroy Bali also hosts traditional Balinese performances at 7.30pm.

Location: The Viceroy Bali, Jalan Lanyahan, Banjar Nagi, Ubud, Bali 80571 Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11 am to 9 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 972 111

3. Jemme Restaurant

An eclectic and quirky setting with live piano music

Good for: Couples, Luxury, Unusual

Jemme Restaurant adjoins a boutique jewelry store of the same name on Jalan Petitenget in Kerobokan. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, often with a pianist providing live music from a baby piano. Using locally sourced ingredients, the menu consists of Indonesian and western cuisine. Standouts include the Jemme classic prawn cocktail, beef wellington, pork belly with caramelized chili, and nasi goreng (fried rice).

Pair your meal with a choice of imported champagne or wines (red or white). Jemme Bali has 3 separate dining sections, including a fine-dining space decorated with mirrors and handmade jewelry displayed within glass cases.

Location: Jalan Petitenget No.28, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)811 395400

4. Breeze at The Samaya Seminyak

Romantic dining as the sun sets over the ocean

Good for: Couples, Food

The delightful Breeze restaurant at The Samaya Seminyak hotel offers a beachfront dining ambience. It’s the perfect place to enjoy sunset views of the Indian Ocean with your significant other, while also reveling in great cuisine.

The menu changes according to the season, with an emphasis on delicious local flavors. There’s a wide range of cocktails, reds, and whites on Breeze’s extensive drinks list well. While standout dishes on the menu include the likes of slow-cooked organic lamb shank, prawn curry, and the iconic local dish bebek goreng (Balinese crispy duck with turmeric and other spices).

Location: The Samaya Seminyak, Jalan Laksmana, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 6.30 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 731 149

5. Sangkar Restaurant at Bulgari Resort Bali

Dining with stunning clifftop panoramas

Good for: Couples, Food

The Sangkar Restaurant at Bulgari Resort Bali occupies a cliff-side spot in Uluwatu. From the highest point on the cliff’s edge, Sangkar’s terrace offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and Bali’s southern cape.

The menu focuses on traditional Balinese dishes such as iga babi metunu (grilled pork ribs), tamarind chicken breast, and bamboo shoot curry with turmeric-scented rice. The Gourmet Lobster menu consists of dishes like chilled lobster medallion and whole lobster in a Balinese marinade. Mouthwatering dessert options include such delights as citrus tart or homemade cheesecake. Read more

Location: Jl. Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesiasia

Open: Daily from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm

Phone: +62 (0)815 1403 8549

6. DAVA at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali

A unique wine cellar to complement your meal

Good for: Couples, Food

DAVA at the AYANA Resort and Spa Bali serves steaks and grilled seafood against a backdrop of dramatic sunsets and ocean views. Located in Jimbaran, the restaurant is one of the best spots on Bali’s south-western coast for special occasions.

One of DAVA’s most unique features is its wine cellar, which has an Enomatic wine dispenser which preserves and serves wines by the glass. You can therefore sample several different wines throughout the evening. Standout dishes include the Tokushima striploin, grilled Canadian lobster, and Dava snapper en papillote. For dessert, DAVA’s gold foie gras ice cream is a must-try.

Location: AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 7 am to 11 am and 6 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 702 222

7. Kubu at Mandapa

Romantic moments in a bamboo cocoon

Good for: Couples, Food, Unusual

Kubu at Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers scenic riverside views and fine Mediterranean-European dining in Ubud. This open-air restaurant is popular for its signature 6- to 8-course degustation menus, which consist of dishes like the lobster cocktail, grilled black cod, Pork Belly Confit, and braised Wagyu short rib.

For dessert, you can enjoy berry frappe (pickled strawberries, basil, and coconut milk), petit fours, and chocolate cappuccino. Kubu at Mandapa has 9 private dining cocoons crafted from bamboo, creating an intimate atmosphere for couples. The restaurant can accommodate around 40 diners at a time, so booking ahead is an absolute must.

Location: Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Banjar, Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 5.30 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 479 2791

8. Swept Away at The Samaya Ubud Bali

Ubud

Good for: Couples, Food

Swept Away at The Samaya Ubud Bali sits on an elevated deck overlooking Ayung River. The ambience here is excellent for a relaxed dining experience that is close to nature. Choices on offer at Swept Away include mini wagyu burgers, Indonesian satay skewers, and crispy baby squid. For those looking to sip a few cocktails, there is a lounge area that offers views of Ubud’s picturesque river.

Location: The Samaya Ubud Bali, Jalan Raya Sayan, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 11am to 4pm and from 5.30pm to 10pm

Phone: +62 (0)361 973 606

9. Sarong Bali

Seminyak

Good for: Couples, Food

Sarong Bali offers a romantic dining ambience with a menu of Asian-inspired cuisine. Located in Seminyak, you enter the restaurant through a carved door entrance. Its main venue is styled after a joglo (traditional Javanese house), with a leafy garden bordering its alfresco setups. It’s a good idea to book in advance, but if you drop in without a reservation, you can always enjoy an evening at the onsite lounge and bar. Unwind with superb cocktails crafted in part by mixologist Joel Fraser.

Location: Jalan Petitenget No.19x, Kerobokan, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 6.30pm to 11.30pm

Phone: +62 (0)812 3634 3386

10. Mozaic

Dinner amid a lush tropical garden

Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury

Mozaic restaurant serves French-inspired Asian cuisine in a lush tropical garden setting in Ubud. This fine-dining restaurant incorporates local, exotic Balinese ingredients in a varying menu, together with private dinner experiences.

There’s a dedicated lounge that’s subtly lit by crystal chandeliers, with plush sofas providing a comfortable zone for pre-dinner cocktails and tapas. The menu focuses on local seasonal produce and is sure to delight the taste buds with bold flavors. Must-tries include the pan-seared coral trout, king mackerel in Balinese coconut oil, and Javanese baby lamb.

Location: Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 12.30 am

Phone: +62 (0)821 4723 5550

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