Top 15 Romantic Restaurants in Bali

Nothing says intimate like sitting on a dimly-lit leather sofa at Sangsaka. Share the creamy Bebek Kalio or the steamy Lontong Jamur full of Indonesian spices, and add a glass (or two) of Dry Riesling, Pinot Noir, or Champagne, and you’ll have the perfect East meets West combo.

When the night’s still young, head to the rooftop bar, Di Atas, to sip your post-dinner drink. Get snug in one of the sofa corners, order the bar’s signature Torch Ginger Martini or Unicorn Sakareto, and let the conversation carry on until past midnight to create your version of a lowkey romantic place in Bali.

Swept Away at The Samaya shows you the most romantic place to dine in Bali. The cheesy Crème Truffle Mushroom has enough cheesiness to get your taste buds ready for the Char-Grilled Beef Tenderloin. But beyond the set menu, you’re here for the setting.

You have six tables to choose from to plan your intimate dining. From 100 candles to flower petals and rose bouquets, and from the garden to the riverside table, the Mandarin sorbet has never tasted this pleasant. Plus, they offer a complimentary 30-minute photo session by a professional photographer!

Let the soothing sound of Ayung River become the soundtrack when you pop the question. Let the staff from one of the most romantic restaurants in Bali scatter the red rose petals in your private cocoon. And she’ll say, “I do,” even before your Tabanan Heritage Pig with potato bombolini and wild rucola served on the table.

Looking for a plant-based alternative? Ubud Garden Marigold’s toasted coconut embryo will stay in your memory. Conclude your evening on a sweet note with the trio of petit fours: chocolate praline made of Kluwak nuts, a chewy fruit jelly, and fermented cassava.

Would you trade a private dining for sunset by the beach? Because La Lucciola knows, Bali sunset and romance always go hand in hand. Whether you have Hand Rolled Potato Gnocchi or the Risotto Nero (the black comes from squid ink, by the way), you can’t deny the beauty of Seminyak Beach.

No matter where you sit at the iconic bamboo structure at this Italian restaurant in Bali, the view is unmistakably gorgeous. Watch as the sun goes down, refill your Chenin Blanc or Merlot, and nibble on Roast Balinese Duck Timbalo before having a full-on Italian-themed dinner.

Breeze at The Samaya brings the triple combo for a romantic restaurant in Seminyak: Bali sunset, beach, and flowers. Before you cut the juiciest 200-Day Stockyard Beef Striploin or the tender Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon, sip the Red Lips or Pink Romance to get your romantic mood in check.

Once the sun gets low, don’t let the arranged candles and rose petals shaped into a heart go to waste by taking out the ring. Once she said yes, let the conversation about the future happen over the Lobster Bisque and a glass of Chardonnay.

Channel your inner Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (minus their toxic relationship) at Apéritif. Start strong with Clairvoyant or The Sweetheart’s cocktail from Pinstripe Bar, then dig in the Murotsu Bay Oyster from the Signature Degustation Menu. If both of you feel adventurous, doesn’t Black Cod from Avant-Garde Degustation Menu sound tempting?

Thrown in 1920s costume-themed dinner for 10 people in the private dining room, and keeping the Chardonnay flowing. Hide the ring in Apéritif’s Into The Forest or Sensation White dessert, and let everyone squeal in delight when she says yes.

Cuca will make you realize a dinner date can be overrated. Because sharing BBQ Octopus or Chili Satay (it’s spiced chicken, by the way) surrounded by the lush garden, sipping the Coconut Ice cocktail while the sun’s still high sounds like a perfect lunch date, don’t you think?

After you finish every bite of the hand-chopped fire-grilled beef with bone marrow and garlic sticky rice, order Bali breakfast. The sunny-side-up look-alike may deceive you, but it’s a sweet runny mango, frozen passion fruit, and whipped coconut. Is there any more romantic than sharing a dessert with the person you love?

The Romantica Package at Mozaic gives you more than just candles and fairy lights, rose petals on the table, and draped curtains in the gazebo. Enjoy your pre- and post-dinner cocktails before digging in the Foie Gras, Sturgeon Caviar, and Black Truffle in the 8-course Chef’s Tasting Menu.

But if you want something more interactive, the Private Dining at the Workshop will get you to see the team of chefs preparing Confit Coral Trout and Lamb Loin in front of you. Feel free to compliment how delightful the aromatic Kemangi Mousse is to the chefs directly or how perfect the wine pairing is.

The Cave by Chef Ryan Clift gets our votes for the most exclusive yet romantic restaurant in Uluwatu. Tasting the creamy Prawn Ravioli and not-overtly sweet Butternut Sorbet inside a natural cave believed to be over 25,000 years old, it’s the kind of place to ‘put a ring on it.’

Book the 9 PM seating for the 10-course classic menu, where PB & J is not the abbreviation you have in mind. The malt ice cream, berries, and cookies make the perfect ending to your swanky dinner. Book months in advance because you need tons of luck to get a table at this 22-subterranean restaurant.

Indonesian cuisine and romantic dinner often don’t match, but as one of the best Indonesian restaurants in Bali, Bejana begs to differ. Have Bergedel Jagung Kampung to prepare your palate for crispy and fragrant Ayam Goreng Garing Lengkuas. Beat the heat from the sambal with Bubur Injin, or go for the alcoholic Cendol Colada.

The second floor, with a small garden overlooking the Indian Ocean, is where you should sit. Tell each other’s secrets over Ayam Bejek Sambal Matah with yellow rice from the Rijsttafel menu and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc because your relationship should be sweet and spicy.

We don’t mind normalizing brunch or lunch dates at a restaurant like CasCades. Yes, the jungle view is stunning, but what’s more romantic than sharing flatbread dip in hummus, baba ghanoush, and romesco? Add Charred Zucchini pizza or Moroccan Lamb Shank to your order, and you get a lowkey date at a splendid spot.

The dinner date at CasCades can be more than just a candlelight on the table. Come early for the Afternoon Tea, then stay for dinner. With the savory mushroom ragout from Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek or Truffle Mushroom Risotto, you can’t ever go wrong ordering the Western, Asian, or Indonesian menu.

Sardine is an anomaly in a good way. You get the freshest coastal delicacies like the smoky Yellowfin Tuna Fillet and the decadent Moule a la Crème with the rice field in the middle of busy Petitenget Street. Who says a romantic restaurant in Bali has to be over the top?

The lush green rice paddies become a spectacle of light once the sun is down. Jab in the softest Grilled Sardine and Lemon Butter you’ve ever had, and order Sparkling or Pinot Grigio to make your dinner merrier. Come on Saturday and stay until 10 PM when the DJs, fire, and laser shows start making your evening livelier.

Spice up your dinner date with the killer combo of Latin American and Mediterranean flavors. Chef Andres and Chef German twist the classic Empanada with wild mushrooms and duck. The Dry Aged Grouper combined the spicy Caribbean sauce with charred jicama to spotlight the Latin American influence with locally sourced fish.

Continue your dinner date at the Rooftop Bar. Choose a corner, and ask the bartender for Picant 38 for your post-dinner tipple. If you feel stuffy, don’t worry; the fan will keep the air flowing, and feel free to have a second glass of Casoni or Golden Sangria.

The Sayan House shows how the opposite attracts work. Blends Japanese and Latin American cuisine, Nippon Ensalada makes a great start to these contrasting flavors. You also have the unique take on Guacamole Roll with avocado, corn tempura, and Los de Sashimi, the reimagined Mexican tacos with citrus-marinated prawns, salmon, tuna, and wasabi dressing.

Take a corner in the wooden deck overlooking Ubud’s lush jungle and get Lost in Japan. No, it’s not a song, but one of Sayan House’s signature cocktails. Maybe when you sip Ayung Whisper, you will have the courage to finally confess your feelings.

Who says Sundara is only about poolside escape a la The White Lotus? The Lotus cocktail and Pompano Ceviche certainly aim to please your fantasy, plus the infinity pool and the clear view of Jimbaran Bay. But when it comes to wooing your partner, the Romantic Dinner package with a 6-course tasting menu and the sunset view are all you need.

Set in a gazebo surrounded by the tropical garden, taste the caviar and black rice from Smoked Line Caught Tuna as a starter. Your dining is a no-go without the slightly charred Grilled Coral Trout because Jimbaran and seafood always make the best combo.