Where to Eat in Ubud: Best Restaurants We Actually Loved in Bali
Ubud ended up being one of those places we didn’t just visit, we stayed! What started as a short stop on our 2 months backpacking around Bali trip, turned into over two weeks of café hopping, warung discoveries, smoothie bowl experiments, and more nasi goreng than we probably needed.
If you’re wondering where to eat in Ubud, this is the exact mix of places we actually went to, loved, went back to, or still talk about. No fluff, just real experiences, good food, and a few surprises along the way.
Ubud has everything: cute brunch cafés, rice-field view restaurants, traditional warungs, date-night spots, and cheap eats that somehow taste incredible for the price.
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Quick Guide: Where to Eat in Ubud
| Category | Best Pick | Vibe | Price (IDR) | Who it’s for |
| Café / Brunch | Lazy Cat Café | Vegan, aesthetic | 50k–100k | Digital nomads, vegetarians |
| Co-working café | KAFE | Spacious, relaxed | 60k–120k | Remote workers |
| Budget eats | Taco Fiesta | Casual, fun | 40k–90k | Backpackers |
| Date night | Café des Artistes | Romantic, cocktails | 120k–300k | Couples |
| Local flavour | Warungs (various) | Traditional | 25k–60k | First-timers in Bali |
| Best ribs | Naughty Nuri’s | BBQ, lively | 120k–250k | Meat lovers |
| Pizza night | Milk & Madu | Modern brunch | 80k–200k | Groups, families |
Map: Best Restaurants in Ubud
Cafés in Ubud (Breakfast, Brunch & Coffee)
Lazy Cat Café (Vegetarian Favourite)
This was one of those cafés that immediately stood out with its vintage, slightly artsy interior and relaxed vibe. It’s fully vegetarian/vegan, and even though we missed breakfast (still slightly annoying), the iced coffee and quesadilla made up for it. It does get busy, but the high ceilings and open layout stop it from feeling cramped.
Who it’s for: vegetarians, vegans, slow mornings, laptop sessions
Must-try: iced coffee + quesadilla
Price: mid-range (50k–100k IDR)
Pukako Bisma (Smoothie Bowl Spot)
We actually found this place by accident, and it ended up being one of our favourites. The smoothie bowls are the main event here, but the coffee deserves a mention too. They were also really flexible with dietary swaps, which made eating gluten-free much easier.
A lot of people were working here on laptops, so it has that quiet co-working café feel without trying too hard.
Who it’s for: remote workers, smoothie bowl fans, gluten-free travellers
Must-try: smoothie bowl + iced latte
Price: budget–mid (40k–90k IDR)
Daily Baguette (Build-Your-Own Lunch)
At first, we thought it was overpriced, but it actually ended up being one of those places you go back to. Everything is fresh, and you can customise sandwiches or salads exactly how you want.
Who it’s for: quick lunches, bakery lovers, takeaway meals
Must-try: custom sandwich + fresh pastry
Price: mid-range
KAFE (Best Co-Working Café)
KAFE is slightly outside the centre, but still easy to reach by scooter. It’s huge, two floors, balcony seating, and plenty of space to settle in for hours.
The gluten-free wraps were genuinely excellent, and the atmosphere makes it one of the easiest places to stay all afternoon.
Who it’s for: digital nomads, long brunches, healthy eaters
Must-try: gluten-free wraps + smoothie
Price: mid (60k–120k IDR)
Simply Social (Our Go-To Spot)
We ended up here constantly. It was close to where we stayed, but also just reliable, with a big menu, solid comfort food, and friendly staff.
They even give you complimentary cinnamon iced tea when you arrive, which honestly makes a difference on a hot day.
Who it’s for: casual dining, groups, easy lunches
Must-try: burgers + pasta
Price: mid-range
Anomali Coffee
Popular coffee chain on Ubud’s main street. Known more for coffee deals than standout meals.
Who it’s for: coffee lovers, quick stop cafés
Must-try: espresso + pastry deal
Price: budget
Pison Café
Modern café with a slightly upscale feel and valet parking.
Food can be inconsistent, but breakfasts are reportedly strong.
Who it’s for: brunch crowds, café hopping
Must-try: breakfast menu + coffee
Price: mid–high
Restaurants in Ubud (Lunch & Dinner Spots)
Taco Fiesta (Favourite Overall)
We came here three times, which probably says everything. It’s affordable, consistent, and just fun. The chicken pesto sandwich was a surprise highlight. Top tip: sit upstairs for rice field views at sunset.
Who it’s for: backpackers, casual dinners, budget-friendly meals
Must-try: tacos + chicken pesto sandwich
Price: budget
Café des Artistes (Date Night Spot in Ubud)
This one feels more polished. The atmosphere is relaxed but slightly upscale, and the cocktails are genuinely excellent.
Who it’s for: date night in Ubud, celebrations
Must-try: cocktails + seafood pasta
Price: high-end
Tropical View Ubud (Rice Field Lunch)
Right near the Monkey Forest, this place is all about location. You’re basically eating overlooking greenery and rice fields.
Who it’s for: sightseeing breaks, lunch with a view
Must-try: pasta dishes
Price: mid-range
Naughty Nuri’s (BBQ Ribs Legend)
If you eat meat, this is a must. The BBQ ribs are messy, smoky, and absolutely worth it. The majority of the food gets cooked on the BBQ out front and the aroma fills the restaurant; you can even see the pot of sauce the meat gets dipped in. We’d definitely recommend sharing the ribs and maybe one other meat dish with some wedges or vegetables; you can’t go wrong.
Who it’s for: meat lovers, comfort food cravings
Must-try: BBQ ribs + wedges
Price: mid–high
Milk & Madu (Pizza & Cocktails)
One of the main reasons we visited Milk and Madu in the first place was due to the fact it did gluten-free pizza, which turned out to be one of the best pizzas Leah’s had in a long time. The Tuesday/Sunday 2-for-1 pizza deal also makes it much more affordable.
Who it’s for: groups, pizza nights, casual drinks
Must-try: gluten-free pizza + cocktails
Price: mid-range
Laughing Buddha Bar (Food + Live Music)
This place mixes food with live music and a social vibe. Portions are generous, and the atmosphere makes it easy to stay longer than planned.
Who it’s for: nightlife + dinner, social travellers
Must-try: grilled chicken dishesPrice: mid-range
Kimu Ramen
If you love Ramen, then this is definitely the place to go. Huge portion sizes, extremely flavoursome and a good range of dishes. The venue itself is also extremely pretty and authentic; you can choose to sit upstairs in the cool decor or downstairs in the Japanese-style seating around the kitchen.
Who it’s for: quick dinner, lovers of insta-worthy restaurants
Must-try: ramen
Price: mid-range
Kebun Bistro
Stylish, slightly upscale restaurant with a refined interior and quality dishes.
Who it’s for: nicer dinner, relaxed fine dining
Must-try: anything on the menu (well-executed dishes)
Price: high-end
Toro Sushi
One of the best sushi spots we found in Bali, affordable and fresh. The food here was absolutely amazing and really tasty; as you can tell you get quite a lot per portion so it definitely is worth visiting. We visited Toro Sushi before embarking on a day trip to the Kanto Lampo waterfall and it kept us going all day!
Who it’s for: sushi lovers, sharing plates
Must-try: sushi platters
Price: mid-range
Bars & Nightlife in Ubud
Why Not Bar
This was another place we visited multiple times during our stay, as we absolutely loved the traditional Balinese food and atmosphere. They pretty much have a band playing every evening, which is great fun, and the drinks are really affordable too. If you fancy entertaining yourself outside of this, they do have a selection of board games like Scrabble and Jenga you can play; all in all, a very sociable atmosphere and a must-visit if you’re in Ubud. Just remember, they’re not open on Sunday, as we made this mistake more than once.
Who it’s for: casual nightlife, music lovers
Must-try: cocktails + live music nights
Price: budget–mid
LOL Bar
This is literally the place to be if you’re a backpacker, as it’s always filled with travellers and expats. As such, it’s a great place to meet other people or travellers, especially as two pool tables take the centre of attention. In addition, LOL also have a band that plays some bangers every evening and always has great drink deals.
Who it’s for: travellers, social nights out
Must-try: drink deals
Price: budget
Folk Pool and Gardens
If you’re looking for a place to spend the day, look no further than Folk Pool and Gardens. It’s such a beautiful place you won’t believe that you can pay for just a drink or a meal and be allowed to stay here all day and use the facilities.
Who it’s for: chill days, groups, pool lounging
Must-try: cocktails by the poolPrice: mid-range (min spend applies)
Local Balinese Foods You Have to Try
- Nasi Goreng – classic fried rice
- Mie Goreng – fried noodles
- Satay – grilled skewers with peanut sauce
- Gado-Gado – vegetable salad with peanut dressing
- Babi Guling – traditional roasted pork
- Tempeh dishes – fermented soy protein, often fried
Things to Consider When Eating in Ubud
- 10% government tax is often added to your bill at the end
- 5–10% service charge is common in Ubud
- Card payments may add ~3%, but this is quite rare.
- Warungs are usually cash-only and tend to be cheaper than more Western restaurants
Related Travel Guides
If you’re planning your trip around food in Bali, these might help:
- https://alexandleahontour.org/how-to-get-around-bali-in-2023/
- https://alexandleahontour.org/bucket-list-for-bali/
- https://alexandleahontour.org/two-months-in-bali-itinerary/
- https://alexandleahontour.org/best-areas-in-bali/
- https://alexandleahontour.org/1-week-bali-itinerary/
FAQ: Where to Eat in Ubud
Taco Fiesta for casual eats and Naughty Nuri’s for BBQ ribs are our top picks.
No, Ubud offers everything from cheap warungs to high-end dining.
Yes, many cafés are fully vegetarian or vegan-friendly.
Nasi goreng, satay, gado-gado, smoothie bowls.
Yes, many cafés offer gluten-free menus.
KAFE, Pukako Bisma, and Simply Social.
Final Thoughts for Where to Eat in Ubud
Ubud surprised us in the best way. What started as a short stay turned into a food-filled routine of cafés, warungs, smoothie bowls, and late dinners with rice field views.
If you’re wondering where to eat in Ubud, the answer is simple: everywhere. Just mix local warungs with a few standout cafés and restaurants, and you’ll eat very, very well.
Written from our actual time eating our way through Ubud, Bali.
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My stomach is rumbling now. I really enjoyed reading your article and looking at the photos you included! Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much, Isamae; so pleased you’ve enjoyed our post!
Wow, all the meals look so delicious – I would love the Daily Baguette and the Why Not? Creating my own meals sounds perfect. Thanks for sharing these Bali places to eat – saving for later.
It definitely does and the food quality was really good. You won’t be disappointed by Daily Baguette!
This post is making me so hungry! Taco Fiesta and Tropical View Ubud look insane, I love looking out over rice fields.
We’re biased but Tropical View Ubud is definitely the place to eat if you want a view of the rice fields.
OMG this is seriously making my mouth water. I’d go for the tacos or the LOL bar. Thanks so much for the detailed guide – saving it for a future trip to Ubud!
Thanks so much for your kind comment Nikki; the tacos were really good so you won’t be disappointed.
The food in Ubud looks amazing! I haven’t thought about going to Bali in long time. Time to put it back on my list!
You definitely should go Denise; there are some beautiful places all around Bali!
Great info! I love having a list of recommended places to eat before I leave for my holiday – it makes the first couple of days much less stressful 🤣👍
We totally agree! They’ve all been tried and tested so you need not worry!
Bali has long been on my bucket list, and I’m so sad to hear how they fared during Covid, but I’m happy to hear they’re on the rebound and you were able to find so many places that are now open for business. Simply Social, Taco Fiesta and Folk Pool and Gardens would be the first few spots I’d try out! Thanks for this extensive list for whenver I do visit! Xx Sara
Thanks so much for your comment, Sara; glad we’ve been able to help. Folk Pool & Gardens is an absolute must; feels like a resort and is so peaceful!
Oh wow! The food scene in Ubud looks remarkable! and I see not only the traditional one! I can’t wait to try some of these places one day! Thanks for sharing this list, great job! I didn’t know you had to add a small percentage
The small percentages really do add up sometimes but the food is mostly worth it. Ubud has definitely had the best range of eateries in the whole of Bali.
Too bad I would have travel around the world to try these places. The food looks perfect for a lunch or dinner spot on the weekend. Great options!
Thank you for your kind comment. You should definitely visit Bali if you ever get the chance; beautiful place!
OK I have to be honest! Before reading your post I always wanted to visit UBUD because of the views… But now I really want to visit to eat all of this food. Everything looks so good and has actually made me so hungry. I am such a foodie. I actually have a friend in Ubud right now and if it’s ok I will be sending your post over to her! Thank you so much for sharing. It’s always nice to read about other people’s experiences. I especially liked the sound of Toro Sushi and how it’s much more affordable.
The views over the rice terraces are amazing Trea! Of course, send it away; hopefully, she’ll have visited other great options too! So pleased you enjoyed our post, Ubud will definitely not disappoint you!
Thank you for sharing your honest opinions and reviews! It sound like there are a lot of good restaurants to choose from. Which one would you say was your favorite?
There is definitely a good range Alaina! Folk Pool and Gardens for the surroundings and then either Naughty Nuri’s or Toro Sushi for the food! Have you ever been to Bali?
This is not what I was expecting from places to eat in Ubud. I was pleasantly surprised by all the places you shared. Plus, they all have really neat names. The food presentation is great. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your comment Michele. We were exactly the same; we stayed there a bit longer than we’d hoped so it was good to find a range of restaurants.
I’ve been wondering what is still open since I last visited before the pandemic. This really helps thank you!
I can imagine it’s a different place now; so sad to see how many places have been shut down. Glad we’ve been able to help!
Indonesia and especially Bali are high on my Asian list. I’ve seen so many unique and beautiful pictures of the island. I have parked this post for the future. Toro Sushi sounds like the type of place I like, and Tropical View Ubud seems to have a friendly vibe. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your comment Mayi. You should definitely visit Bali; it absolutely matches the hype.
I hope to visit Bali again soon & will definitely go back to Ubud. Thanks for the tips and the inspiration!
Thanks for your comment Linda. Bali is so beautiful and we’ve loved visiting!
This looks delicious – thanks for sharing these yummy spots to eat!
So pleased you liked our recommendations Jenn; they definitely were yummy!
Your food photos have me drooling! I had no idea you could get so much different kinds of food in Ubud! Taco Fiesta and Simply Social are two places I’m eagerly looking forward to eating at!
Neither did we Bea but we were so fortunate that there were! Taco Fiesta was really yummy and very affordable.