Must-see restaurants in Indonesia

  • Massimo

    Sanur

    The interior is like an open-air Milan cafe; the outside is like a Balinese garden – it's a combo that goes together like spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta,…

  • Warung Saraba

    Maluku

    This local institution is a no-frills wooden hut perched above the water. The service isn't great, but you can't go wrong with the grilled or fried fish…

  • Ikan Bakar 99

    Mataram

    Think squid, prawns, fish and crab, brushed with chilli sauce, perfectly grilled or fried, and drenched in spicy Padang or sticky sweet-and-sour sauce…

  • Superman II Resto

    Yogyakarta

    Just like the movie, the sequel is better than the original, and Superman II has now stolen the show. At this open-air restaurant offering tasty Western…

  • Chez Mama Cilacap

    West Java

    One of the oldest restaurants in Pangandaran, the French-Indonesian-run Mama Cilacap has a large, airy thatched dining room and twirling ceiling fans. It…

  • Rumah Makan Anugerah

    Flores

    This small, spotless family-run rumah makan (eating house) is a great choice for a cheap lunch. Some menu items veer towards Chinese, while others such as…

  • Restaurant La Pauta

    Kalimantan

    The overwater restaurant at La Pauta is one of Derawan's best. Sit inside, or out on the breezy veranda overlooking the main dock. The speciality is local…

  • Warung Murah

    Kuta & Legian

    Lunch goes swimmingly at this authentic warung specialising in seafood. An array of grilled fish awaits; if you prefer fowl over fin, the sate ayam (satay…

  • Bebek Bengil

    Ubud

    This famous place is hugely popular for one reason: its crispy Balinese duck, which is marinated for 36 hours in spices, steamed and then fried. Those who…

  • La Cucina

    Labuan Bajo

    This small, beachy dining room with its blue colour palette, fishing-net decorations and rustic wooden tables is a crowd favourite. Homemade pasta and…

  • Bali Cardamon

    Bukit Peninsula

    A cut above most of the other restaurants on the Jl Pratama strip, this ambitious spot has a creative kitchen that takes influences from across Asia. It…

  • Kebun

    Ubud

    Paris meets Ubud at this charming bistro and it's a good match. Your choice from the substantial cocktail and wine lists can be paired with French- and…

  • Sibayak Cafe

    North Sumatra

    Next to Losmen Sibayak Guesthouse, this bright, modern, open-fronted place is where a youthful crowd meets for pizza and smoothies or ice-cold Bintangs…

  • Ilabulo

    North Sulawesi

    Follow the plumes of smoke north of the roundabout on Jl Pandjaitan to these roadside shacks grilling up the local delicacy of ilabulo, a savoury blend of…

  • Jamie's Italian

    Kuta & Legian

    One of 40 worldwide, this outlet of Jamie Oliver's chain has the expected creative and seasonal menu. The dishes bust clichés and also, possibly, your…

  • Spice Beach Club

    Lovina

    Mirrored shades are de rigueur at this stylish hang-out on a nice patch of beach. There's a whiff of Cannes about the rows of beach loungers backed by a…

  • Pagi Sore

    Padang

    Unassuming Pagi Sore is one of Padang's classic nasi Padang houses, a simple place where you choose from an array of spicy dishes, take a plate of rice…

  • Le Cafe Bleu

    Aceh

    This French-run beachside cafe is most known for its authentic Normandy-style crêpes, home-made bread for croque monsieur and madame, as well as more…

  • Monika Cafe

    Tana Toraja

    There's a cosy bamboo-and-thatch ambience at this quality restaurant where Indonesian dishes such as nasi campur sit alongside Torajan specialities such…

  • Watercress

    Kerobokan

    A hit with the hipster set, this leafy roadside cafe does a roaring trade. As well as hearty breakfasts and gourmet burgers, it features healthy mains and…

  • Garuda Restaurant

    Sumatra

    Come here for classic Padang dishes: choose from the likes of udang sambal (prawns in spicy sauce), wilted sweet potato leaves, fish curry and beef…

  • Fin

    South Lombok

    This airy turquoise-and-white cafe with distressed wood furnishings and birdcages for light fixtures is the kind of place you might expect to find in Gili…

  • Melting Wok

    Ubud

    Pan-Asian fare pleases the masses at this very popular open-air restaurant on the Goutama strip. Curries, noodle dishes, tempe and a lot more fill a menu…

  • Ikan Bakar Cianjur

    West Java

    A local institution with gurgling fountains, a koi pond entryway and a soaring tiled roof in the indoor-outdoor dining area. Choose your fish from the…

  • Akar

    Lovina

    The many shades of green at this vegetarian cafe aren’t just for show. They reflect the earth-friendly ethics of the owners. Enjoy organic smoothies,…

  • Warung Little India

    Ubud

    Run by the delightful Siti, this spice-scented Indian restaurant is decked out in vintage Bollywood posters and diners are serenaded by a soundtrack of…

  • Nerni Warung

    Bukit Peninsula

    Down on the sand at the south end of the beach, this simple place has great views from its cafe. Nerni keeps a close watch on things; simple sleeping…

  • Wacko Burger

    Seminyak

    It's like you died and went to comfort-food heaven. The burgers here are beloved as are the onion rings, fries, shakes and more. There are all manner of…

  • Tojoyo 3

    Yogyakarta

    This brightly lit, local-style restaurant specialises in turmeric-rubbed, fried chicken. Dishes are impossibly cheap and improbably good. Little wonder…

  • Scallywags

    Gili Trawangan

    Scallywags offers casual yet stylish beach decor, polished glassware, switched-on service and superb cocktails. The dinner menu features tasty seafood –…

  • Rumah Makan Green Garden

    Manado

    This popular Indo-Chinese restaurant does excellent pork dishes (try it barbecued or go for the pork belly) and seafood (perhaps crab, plucked live from…

  • Bali Balance Café & Bistro

    North Bali

    Excellent coffee, plus juices and tasty cakes, make this spotless cafe a good place for a pause any time. There's a short menu of sandwiches and salads,…

  • Gaya Gelato

    Ubud

    Ubud has been undergoing a gelato craze in recent years, which is to everyone's benefit. This branch of the international chain sells fresh flavours…

  • Loaf

    Candidasa

    DiMattina espresso coffee, home-made bread and a tempting all-day breakfast menu are three of the inducements at this contemporary-chic cafe on the main…

  • Pitri Minang

    Ubud

    In the heart of the unadorned neighbourhood of Peliatan, this open-fronted warung (food stall) serves up fresh and tasty Padang-style meals. Choose from…

  • Dua Nyonya

    Jakarta

    Also a cafe, Dua Nyonya is an intimate place serving fine Indonesian coffee (from Bali, Toraja and Aceh) and traditional food including rice dishes such…

  • Ahimsa Vegan Lounge

    Surabaya

    An elegant, upmarket vegetarian restaurant owned by a welcoming Indo-Chinese family, who serve delicious rice dishes (try nasi hainan, a mixed rice…

  • Bedhot Resto

    Yogyakarta

    One of the most popular hang-outs in Sosrowijayan is this double-storey warung that does tasty Indonesian and international food that's a cut above the…

  • Scallywags Beach Club

    Gili Air

    Set on Gili Air’s softest and widest beach, Scallywags offers elegant decor, upscale comfort food, great barbecue, homemade gelato and superb cocktails…

  • Pondok Rasa

    Central Java

    Just across the river from the alun-alun, Rasa is a traditional Javanese restaurant with a pleasant garden setting and Indonesian food served lesahan …

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