Must-try Restaurants in Ubud!
PHOTO CREDIT: The dining room at Locavore NXT – Courtesy of Locavore NXT
Ubud might be best known for its rice terraces, temples and beautiful surroundings, but its food scene deserves just as much attention. From a more elevated take on café culture to lunch surrounded by nature and a truly unique fine dining experience, the town leaves you pretty spoilt for choice. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or staying a little longer, these three spots are worth squeezing into your itinerary.
Locavore NXT, Lodtunduh
CUISINE: Modern Indonesian PRICE: RpRpRpRp
Locavore NXT is far more than your typical fine dining restaurant. Just outside central Ubud, surrounded by rice paddies, chefs Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah have created an entirely new space from the ground up, designed around their vision for an immersive dining experience. The multi-level building features a dynamic open kitchen, alongside a rooftop food forest, fermentation lab and mushroom chamber. Over the course of approximately three hours, guests are taken through an inventive tasting menu that celebrates Indonesian ingredients, with each course offering something unexpected. From the architecture to the food and the way the evening unfolds, every detail has been carefully considered. Ranked No. 44 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, Locavore NXT is truly one of a kind and absolutely worth booking.
PAUSE RATES: 5/5 ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
“One of the most exceptional dining experiences I’ve had to date. From the incredible space and watching the chefs at work in the huge open kitchen to the food itself and the service, everything was so thoughtfully put together. A truly immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that I’ll be talking about for a long time.” – Taija-Leorelle (Head of Travel & Hospitality)
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PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy @locavorenxt
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of CHONTEA & Co
CHONTEA & Co, Ubud
CUISINE: Tea & Matcha House PRICE: SAR RpRp
CHONTEA & Co offers a more elevated take on Ubud’s café culture, with a focus on the art of tea and matcha. More than just a place to stop for a drink, the Japanese-inspired tea house offers guided experiences designed to introduce guests to different teas, their origins and how they’re prepared. From the seasonal tea omakase with food pairings, to dedicated matcha experiences, there’s plenty to discover whether you’re already a tea enthusiast or simply curious to learn more. With over 150 teas to explore, CHONTEA & Co is a lovely place to spend an afternoon and experience tea in a completely different way.
PAUSE RATES: 5/5 ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
“Such an interesting, relaxed, fun and educational experience. A lovely way to discover more about tea and matcha, with so much care going into every detail. It’s definitely worth carving out some time for when you’re in Ubud.
” – Taija-Leorelle (Head of Travel & Hospitality)
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Arcadia, Campuhan
CUISINE: Contemporary International PRICE: RpRpRp
“A lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting, with genuinely warm and attentive staff. The duck salad and latte were both enjoyable, but it was the hospitality that really left an impression. From the booking process to the service throughout my visit, the team were incredibly accommodating.” – Taija-Leorelle (Head of Travel & Hospitality)
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PHOTO CREDIT: @Arcadia.ubud
PHOTO CREDIT: The CHONTEA & Co Ubud Experience house– Courtesy of CHONTEA & Co Ubud
