Bali – Bohemiano Arabiano

In the span of three months my family and I spent about a month in Canggu. During that month we ate out once a day (usually an early dinner) and tried as many places around where we were staying as possible. We stayed in three different Airbnbs in three different areas so we really we able to try a variety of restaurants. Here are our top picks in Canggu. If you’re looking for our top restaurant picks in Ubud you can find them here.

WARUNG DANDELION

This adorable restaurant feels like something out of a fairy tale. It is designed so beautifully. It’s only open for dinner (it opens at 5pm), and the lighting is on point. Little string lights and lanterns all around. It has a rustic old library feel with lots of wood elements everywhere. The staff is all so welcoming. They asked us all our names and remembered them every time they brought us a dish. The food is traditional Indonesian and it’s delicious. To top it all off they had a little shed with bunnies in it. Needless to say Zayd loved them!

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Ahi Tuna
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

MOANA FISH EATERY

This place is probably the most delicious fish joint in Canggu and possibly Bali! Great food, great atmosphere and great service. This restaurant that makes you feel like you’re sitting on the beach somewhere in Hawaii. Lots of chandeliers made out of shells hanging all around and a great big beautiful tree smack in the middle of the place. The fish is so fresh you feel like it just jumped out of the water. If you’re planning on having dinner there I highly recommend you call and make a reservation ahead of time as it can get pretty busy. Definitely don’t miss out on eating here while in Canggu.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Crispy Eggplant Topped with Herb Tuna Avocado
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

LA CASITA CAFE AND PLAYGROUND

This cute little place is has a pretty rice field view. It also has a play area with a small wooden house and toys for kids as well as really yummy Peruvian food. Nice chill vibe. Great if you don’t have kids but even more great if you do and they can walk already and make use of the playground that’s right next to the dining tables.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Ceviche
High Chair: Yes
Staff loves kids: Kind of

SECRET SPOT

Really cute little Cafe with a small cozy attic. Great breakfast and coffee. It’s also a really nice place I imagine to sit and get some work done on a laptop. Chill working music.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Dragon Berry Smoothie Bowl
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: No

THE SAVAGE KITCHEN

We enjoyed our dinner here very much. Appetizer was yummy too. Nice outdoor seating area with really great lighting and music. It’s in a courtyard with a few other restaurants around so if I imagine you could split up and eat in different places if you all couldn’t agree on just one.

Price: $$$
Must Try Dish: Coconut Chicken Burger
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: No

SUNNY CAFE

Cafe with a vintage 50’s style flair. We checked this place out twice, both times for breakfast. When you walk into the place is makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. I felt like I was sitting in my Grandma’s kitchen as a little girl. Lots of vintage items like radios, TV’s and record players. Even the music is on point. The breakfast food is delicious and they have very good coffee.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Smashed Avocado
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

BUNGALOW LIVING

This place is a cute little cafe inside a home-ware store. It’s got such nice curb appeal in terms of house decor I was so mesmerized by their window displays that I had no idea they also had a cafe in the back until the morning we were leaving Canggu. Great spot to grab a quick bite like a pastry and a morning coffee. When you’re done you can take a walk around the store and appreciate how beautifully decorated the place is.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Almond Croissant
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

PIZZA FABBRICA

Yummy yummy pizza in a hip and happening restaurant with nice views and open airy windows. This is the type of vibe you want to be surrounded by while enjoying delicious pizza. This is a pretty big restaurant situated on a corner with a small rice field across the street. The menu has an extensive list of pizza and calzone options. Definitely recommend this place for a fun night out!

Price: $$$
Must Try Dish: Melanzane Pizza
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

STRAWBERRY FIELDS

This place is a MUST try while in Bali. It has two locations, Seminyak and Canggu (Kuta Utara area). If you’re looking for a fantastic burger that both looks and tastes fantastic this is your place. The burgers are names after movies and each one has its own twist. Also, check out their Instagram account and prepare to drool. The restaurant decor is also really fun.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Le Big Mac Burger
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: No

CINTA CAFE

A nice little place for breakfast with a view of the rice fields. They have an extensive menu but we only tried their breakfast. Cozy and casual with a nice upbeat vibe to it. Oh and a great breeze off the fields.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Banana Pancakes
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

MILU (by Nook)

We stumbled upon this chic little place while taking Zayd for a walk around the neighborhood and I’m so glad we did! From the outside it doesn’t look like a place you have to check out but if you look through the front door while passing by you see the rice field view. We decided to check it out and so glad we did. The ambiance is amazing! It has indoor and a large outdoor dining room as well. Super cutely decorated with all sorts of rattan objects throughout the area. The food options were plenty and varied from Asian to Italian to Indonesian. Definitely recommend checking this place out. It would be nice to visit for sunset.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Tuna Ceviche
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

NOOK

This place is happening! Pretty big restaurant with outdoor seating. Beautiful rice field view. Loved the decor and the vibe. We had lunch and breakfast here. The breakfast was better than the lunch but what we ordered for lunch was still tasty.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Brioche toast with Banana and Nutella
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: No

TETSUO (by Nook)

Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants in Canggu! The food, the atmosphere, the service. This place is right across the street from Nook and is owned by the same people but it is far superior. It’s Japanese, Asian and Vegan. They offer vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian dishes. Really delicious.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Tuna Poke Bowl
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

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Ubud is definitely one of the best places to eat in Bali. You can pretty much find any cuisine you’re looking for including various vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Canggu is also a great places for good eats. Check out our favorite restaurants in Canggu here.

TACO CASA

Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Ubud. This place is nice and laid back just like you would want it to be. A mix between a fast food joint and one a little more upscale. The food is delicious and the staff is really friendly and accommodating. We have lunch at this spot at least once a week. If you’re looking for your fix of Mexican this is your spot. Nothing too fancy but all the hearty goodness you expect in a nice big burrito.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Wet Burrito
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

THE ELEPHANT RESTAURANT AND BAR

A super yummy vegetarian restaurant with the best view in Ubud. The big open windows let in a really nice breeze and the food is just the cherry on top. Delicious vegetarian food it may even make you consider cutting out/cutting down on meat in your life!

Price: $$$
Must Try Dish: Zucchini Spaghetti with Lemon and Capers
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

BALI BUDA

Another one of our favorite little places that we frequent quite often. Healthy delicious food that hits you with less guilt than if you had the same food at a different spot. All the food on the menu is good and they have breakfast as well. Most options can be made gluten free or vegetarian. We also love the fact that they have a small play area that we can set Zayd down in while we look at the menu.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: No

CLEAR CAFE & SPA

When you first see this place the door immediately grabs your attention. It’s a round door that feels like you’re visiting a hobbit home. After leaving your shoes in a cubby at the front door you walk inside. The decor is really cool with a fish pond along the entire side of the room and a spiral staircase right in the middle. They’ve got some cozy floor seating with cushions and some high tables. A cool glass bridge Zayd enjoys walking back and forth on and a firefighters pole on the second floor as a quick way to jump the bill! The food is absolutely delicious with tons of options it’s sometimes hard to decide!

** Also, we haven’t had the chance to try it but there is a spa inside this restaurant. I imagine it would be perfect to get a massage and then have a bit to eat afterwards. The spa menu looks awesome too!

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Ikan Asli
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: No

WARUNG FALAFEL

I have to confess that I’ve been really put off falafel for a few years now so I was not excited to try this place at all when Waseem suggested it but man was I surprised. It’s a quick bite to eat joint that’s located in the Ubud Market area. You choose your bread and then you pick your fillings. This is the most delicious falafel sandwich I think I’ve ever had! And I’m Arab! It’s one of those places I know I’m definitely going to miss when we leave Bali.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Falafel in Pita
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: No

WATERCRESS

THE BEST BURGER IN UBUD! We’ve only been here for the burgers and really, there’s no other reason to come! (I mean I bet all the food is good but the burger is just thaaaaat good!)

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Burger
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

WARUNG HANA

This is a pretty good Indonesian restaurant. It’s got two floors and some outdoor seating upstairs. There’s a small play area with a slide for kids. Chill vibe and super affordable. It located a bit outside of the center. I don’t think I would go out of the way to go to it but if I found myself in the area it’s definitely a good lunch/dinner option.

Price: $
Must Try Dish: Tempura and any Prawn Dish
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

JUICE JA CAFE

Only ever ordered delivery from this restaurant but it was really good! It’s got vegetarian food. The ingredients are all so fresh and so tasty. I think they also have an option of a week long juice cleanse you can do.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Healthy Whole Wheat Mie Goreng
High Chair: Don’t know
Staff Loves Kids: Don’t know

WARUNG THOR

This place was right down the street from our villa so we had it a bunch of times. It has very good brick oven pizza and some pretty good pasta dishes. It even has some Asian Teriyaki type options. I’d definitely try it out if in the area.

Price: $
Must Try Dish: Vegetarian Pizza/Aglio Olio Spaghetti
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

ODETTE

Delicious restaurant. Perfect for a nice big hearty western style breakfast like eggs benedict and tasty lunch options like a Banh Mi or a duck sandwich. They have really good pastries too and sourdough bread that we lived on while living in Ubud! They also have a really pretty outdoor garden away from the main street with a pretty big coy pond and lots of greenery.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Salmon Eggs Benedict/Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

BARONG BRIDGE CAFE

This place has a really awesome green view and really delicious food! Anything you order on the menu will be worth it. It’s got some indoor and some outdoor seating. The outdoor area looks out on a very pretty palm tree view. The only problem is, it’s a pretty noisy spot if you choose to sit outside. In our opinion, the food is so good it’s worth it.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Coconut Curry/French Onion Soup
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

LABAK SARI RESTAURANT

Hands down the BEST Indonesian food we’ve had anywhere on the island! Totally worth going out of your way for! I would go at the beginning of your trip because guaranteed you’ll love it so much you’ll want to be able to have it again before you leave. This place is nestled in the quiet of the rice fields, away from the hustle and bustle of the center of Ubud. It’s a tiny place with lots of plants all around. The food is spectacular and the prices can’t be beat! Definitely definitely go here!

Price: $
Must Try Dish: Eggplant dish/Chicken Curry
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

MONSIEUR SPOON

Nice place for breakfast. Has really tasty baked goods. They have an all you can eat breakfast buffet on Sundays.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: French Toast
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: No

PHO HWITTA

Delicious Vietnamese Pho joint. Great place to grab a quick yummy bowl of Pho. Located right on the main road you can eat your bowl of goodness and do some people watching as well.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Vegetarian Pho
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

MOTHER at WAMM

Asian, Vegetarian and Vegan. The food is delicious and the decor of the restaurant is really nice and unique. It’s also located in a quiet area overlooking a nice soccer field. Great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city and grab some tasty healthy food.

Price: $$$
Must Try Dish: Jack-fruit Curry
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

HABITAT CAFE

Great breakfast spot right next to the monkey forest. Would be perfect to grab some food and then head over to check out the monkey forest for a few hours. The place has got a nice bamboo feel to it and also has a cozy seating area out overlooking the street for people watching.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Egg and Cheese on Croissant
High Chair: Yes
Staff Loves Kids: Yes

WHO’S WHO

Delicious little Belgian Cafe. It’s located right in the busy center of town but down a little alleyway that makes it quiet enough to escape the craziness and maybe even get some work done. Tuna tartar was amazing and by far the BEST Iced coffee I think I’ve ever had in my entire life. It’s a home-made recipe with cinnamon and cacao. It’s worth checking this place out just for the coffee! I would even swing by there and get it to go.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Ice Coffee/Tuna Tartar
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

KAGEMUSHA

The best Japanese food in Bali! This place is a must try! It’s hidden away down a little walkway that you would never know existed unless someone told you about it. So there are no tourists there which we really liked since it’s been super busy around town these days because of high season. They don’t have sushi as you would expect a Japanese place to have but they do have bento boxes, rice bowls, and tempura options. The food is so delicious we had to go back a couple days in a row. It’s also super affordable! The food is really fresh and they use lots of local ingredients in their dishes. Craving their food as I write this post. Can’t wait to go back!

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Assorted Fish Tempura/Fried Chicken
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: Kind of

MUSE CAFE & ART

This is a little gem with unbelievably delicious food. They’re doing a soft opening at the moment and it is so worth giving it a try! It got breakfasts and main dishes. We had some Indian food cause we haven’t really been able to find good Indian since we got here and it was very good. We also had a salad that I think was possibly the best salad I’ve ever had, really filling too. It’s in a quiet area amidst the trees and situated a bit higher than the street so you kind of get that jungle feel. It’s also nice not to see the cars and bikes go by.

Price: $$
Must Try Dish: Rainbow Salad
High Chair: No
Staff Loves Kids: No

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13 Best Places to Eat In Canggu, Bali