Best Restaurants on Gili Air: 10 Must-Try Dining Spots for Food Lovers

Warung Sunny serves the most straightforward Indonesian food, but we can vouch that it is one of the best and tastiest Indonesian restaurants in Gili Air. The BBQ menu highlights the freshest catch of the day, but we suggest you try the flavorful Nasi Rendang Padang or Ayam Taliwang.

But if you want a whole experience, join the cooking class for IDR 350K to learn the secret recipes behind Warung Sunny’s most famous dishes. Another winning point of Warung Sunny is that they serve the food on a banana leaf for some food, like Mie Goreng and Urap-Urap Inakku.

Ruby’s Café shows you the right way to refuel once you spend enough time on the beach. Only a five-minute walk from the ocean, open your meal with the fresh and slightly sour Watermelon Salad, served with feta cheese and black olives. Then, try the Balinese classic, Chicken Betutu, for an aromatic meal, or the creamy Green Curry, and ask them to make it “tidak pedas,” aka not spicy.

Gili Air may have cheaper options for Indonesian/Asian food. But the restaurant comes with the best staff, who will be more than happy to recommend Chili Garlic Tofu if you want to spice up your dinner in Gili Air.

Is there anything greater than enjoying a few slices of Capricciosa with black olives and burying your feet in the sand? Mama Pizza makes the best Italian food in Gili Air by setting the chairs and beanbags on the beach. Other than pizza, you’re welcome to try Ravioli Ricotta Spinach or Pappardelle ai Funghi, two vegetarian options you can enjoy without sacrificing the Italian flavor.

Your afternoon chillout will have a whole new meaning once you sip a Passionfruit Mojito to pair with your Very Very Chicken, Mama Pizza’s signature pizza. It’s a killer combo, if you ask us.

Having your meals at Pachamama is like finding a diamond in the rough. The boho-chic aesthetic will fit right into the list of the best cafes in Bali, but organic food is the star at Pachamama. You will never get enough crispy tofu in Glazed Tofu Burger, and the killer combo of sushi rice and sesame seaweed salad in Seaweed Bowl.

Pachamama also makes the best tapas in our book. We absolutely love Melinjo Nut Crackers because sambal matah and crackers are a match in heaven. Add the Passionfruit White Sangria to the mix, and you may never want to look elsewhere for the best vegan/vegetarian/organic food in Gili Air.

Being the best (and the first) vegan restaurant in Gili T before moving to its newest location in Gili Air, Pituq Café hasn’t lost its character. The marinated jackfruit in their Jackfruit Tacos still packs a lot of flavor. The Musmas Wrap with masabacha hummus and spiced mushrooms will add spiciness to your plate.

And if you crave something light, the Bruschetta Aravi, made from toasted carrot bread topped with lentil sauce, is the perfect choice. Pick the roadside table or the open-air seating surrounded by a lush garden to sip your Sweet Gili Sunset mocktail and complete your healthy dining experience at Gili Air.

Morning meals at Juju Zero Waste means you can opt for savory Rainbow on Toast with mashed avocado or a sweet Pump It Up smoothie bowl with tropical fruits. Pair your brekkie with a Booster vegan protein slushie or prefer the dark Kopi Lombok, and you’ll have enough energy to last a day.

Fire up your laptop for a quick email check while munching on the Mango Tango, a Chinese-inspired steamed bun we rarely see in the Gili Islands, with crispy fried oyster mushrooms. With the store selling the best eco-friendly and sustainable products, Juju Zero Waste is the restaurant you cannot miss in Gili Air.

Nothing says brunch like having deliciously smashed avocado in Avoca-go or taking a spoonful of Eggcercise with two fluffy scrambled eggs. Are you feeling hungry? Then go for a complete meal with You’re the Salmon to My Creamy (we love the playful name!), where the smoked salmon is served with their signature homemade bagel. The Legless Blondie with passionfruit cocktail or the non-alcoholic Berry Cute Smoothies will make your late-morning meals even more refreshing.

Barefoot Blondie is also only a few feet away from Gili Air Port. So, it makes perfect sense for you to stop by this restaurant and order a Do Nut tella waffle to have a sweet start in Gili Air!

Whatever fruit combo you can think of, Aura Bowls will cover your daily smoothie bowl dosage. Choose wisely between Happy Mango with (surprise!) mango and avocado or the blend of blueberry and banana in Blueberry Nice Cream. Take your time before placing an order because we can’t guarantee that you won’t have a second bowl.

Smoothie bowl aside, they give other breakfast menus to shine. From Banana Chocolate jaffles for sweet tooth lovers to Tofu or Tempe Burrito for plant-based foodies, it’s definitely one of the most distinctive breakfast spots in Gili Air. And you don’t need to dig your pocket deep to have the most awesome brekkie.

At Legend Bar, having Chicken Ciabatta for brunch or taking a spoonful of Nasi Goreng during sunset, the ocean view remains breathtaking. But, come once the evening falls because nothing is fun like Legend Bar. The Roast Night and Live Music on Monday will get you to choose between roasting lamb or chicken. You don’t have to wait for the weekend to party because the party starts at 10 PM on Wednesday!

You can’t have the best night party by the beach in Gili Air without Caipirinha or Mojito, can you? After you finish the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings or Fried Calamari, kick your shoes off and dance barefoot under the Gili Air’s night sky.

If you think the best breakfast in Gili Air doesn’t exist, you haven’t tried the Full English Breakfast at Chill Out. And they’re not only good at serving the quintessential British morning meal, but the Apple & Cinnamon Waffle will make you drool if you fancy something sweet. Chill Out grills the whole fish, calamari, or prawns perfectly with the right hint of smokiness and flavor.

Chill Out not only covers the grilled department well. Feeling Italian? Then, the Spicy Beef Pizza should take care of your craving. Sip your red wine or Mangolada — just pray the mango is in season — and you’ll know why Chill Out is hugely fitting.