The Lotus Restaurant is very famous, not for the food but for the dining environment. The entire restaurant is built in an open pavilion around a lotus pond. There is also a temple behind the lotus pond. The design of the courtyard reflects the esthetic tastes of the Balinese. For travelers who are new to Ubud, eating here is a treat. Flowing water, fragrant lotus, sitting on the waterfront pavilion mat and enjoying the beautiful scenery along with Balinese specialty delicacies. There are dance performances starting at 7:30 every night. You can enjoy watching while eating. It is best to reserve seating in advance.

The dirty duck meal is a famous cuisine in Bali. The dirty duck meal in Ubud is most famous across Bali, because it is surrounded by large swaths of rice fields, with good water quality, many fish and marine life, as well as plump ducks. The two most well-known restaurants for sampling dirty duck meals are also in Ubud, which are Bebek Bengil and Laka leke. The dirty duck meal is a set meal with several side dishes. It is served on green banana leaf. The colors stimulate the appetite: half of the duck is grilled brown, and it is torn by hand into crispy bits. When it goes into the mouth, is doesn’t feel too greasy; even more notable is that there is no gamey duck smell. In fact, before grilling, it is marinated for 45 minutes with a “special sauce” made from a variety of local spices to completely remove the odor.

Mozaic is a Fine Dining restaurant opened by a Michelin 3-star chef in Bali. It specializes in creative French cuisine and is only open for dinner. Every dish has incorporated local spices, and even the waiter will bring a plate of all the spices used in the meal to given an explanation, very interesting. Not only is the service very good, the dishes are very refined. The price is very affordable too. The restaurant requires reservation via the official website or via email.

Cafe Wayan in Ubud became an instant sensation because of the film "Eat Love Pray" by Julia Roberts. The restaurant is built in a garden. With the courtyard structure, the environment feels removed from the world. It is a good place for afternoon tea. The most famous Death by Chocolate Cake is a thick chocolate cake plus a saucer of chocolate paste that can literally kill with chocolate sweetness.

The Kepiting Super Crabby is recommended by many guides, and the fried crabs of this restaurant are very popular. Crabs are available at different prices according to size and gender. You can choose your favorite cooking method, stir-fry with local chili sauce, dip in oyster sauce or black pepper sauce to make it delicious and enjoyable. It is definitely a must-try for seafood.

Naughty Nuri's Ubud is a small private restaurant that has been featured in major food magazines. A large coal oven at the door is very eye-catching. The interior of the store is very yuppy-ish. The wall is full of photos and posters. The log wooden tables and chairs have an air of the American West. The main fare is grilled pork ribs, plus grilled chicken drumsticks and steak. The various meat ribs are firstly simmered, and after the guests order, they are brushed with the sweet and sour sauce and placed to grill on a charcoal fire.

Made's Warung is a well-known traditional Indonesian restaurant, founded in 1969. Here you can sample a variety of Indonesian snacks, delicious and not expensive. It is not only liked by tourists, but also sought after by locals. Two locations have been opened, the main location is located near Kuta Beach, while the other location is in Seminyak, which is also very popular. Every evening after 8 pm, the restaurant has a variety of performances such as Balinese dance, salsa and live bands, all very lively.

Bamboo Corner is a very popular restaurant in the Kuta area. It specializes in inexpensive seafood. The appearance of the restaurant is very simple. There are no big signs. There are less than 10 tables inside and outside the building. The exterior walls and ceilings are mainly made of bamboo or bamboo pieces. Although the decor is relatively simple, it is good value for less money. Highly recommend the Seafood Special, which is full of fried foods, fish, crab, shrimp, calamari, and French fries, a large basket for two people to eat is basically enough. The freshly squeezed juice in the restaurant is also great! Strongly recommended!

Ibu Oka is a small restaurant opposite the Ubud Palace. It specializes in roast suckling pig rice and is considered by some foodies to be the most delicious roast pork rice in the world. It is a must-try for every tourist to Bali. A dish of roast pork pig rice includes crispy pork skin, pork meat, vegetables, and rice. It has fragrant meat but is not greasy. Dozens of roast suckling pigs are sold every day, and the long queues form during meal time. It is very popular. The roast suckling pig rice starts at 11 am, and basically sells out and closes up at 2 pm.

The Strawberry Stop is actually a farmhouse specializing in strawberries. The store also raises a lot of cute rabbits and a smart parrot. The garden is very beautiful. The environment is really nice, with a rural farmhouse feeling. The restaurant specializes in juices and crepes, and provides some light meals. The price is very inexpensive. After visiting the Pura Ulun Danau, you can take a break here on the way.