Ahh, how we love Umalas! Great vibes, gorgeous villas and incredibly close to both Seminyak and Canggu – the two most trendy tourist destination areas on the island of Bali.
Umalas is like an oasis hidden away in the centre of the action, and there is nothing not to love about it!
Staying in a Umalas villa? Wondering where to go for a good meal any time of the day?
Here are 10 great cafes and restaurants to check out serving yummy food at affordable prices:
1. Warung Dua
A total favourite among ex-pats living in this area of Bali, Warung Dua is always busy, and yet the vibe remains easygoing and relaxed. Delightful Bali coffee, fresh juices and local Indonesian food – the perfect mix to come down here any time of the day! Fruits, rice, veggies (lots!), meat dishes, fish, all authentic Indonesian and very much delicious. The staff is welcoming, and within a 2-minute scooter drive, you will find yourself in Berawa or in the centre of Seminyak. Warung Dua is a great pit stop in Umalas – no matter what you are looking for (yes, they also serve home-baked cakes if it’s too early for your daily plate of mixed rice (nasi campur).
Warung Dua
Address: Jl. Umalas II No.88, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 361 8475139
Opening hours: every day from 7 am – 11 pm
This is where everyone in Umalas comes for a great meal: Warung Dua
2. Bucu
Bucu is every parent’s dream brought to life: a lovely and breezy cafe with plenty of sitting spots and a large kids’ playground downstairs (including an inflatable water castle when the sun is out). This family-friendly cafe and restaurant are open for breakfast and lunch (so don’t bother coming down here for dinner – the place closes at 6 pm).
Bucu
Address: Jl. Umalas II No.67, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 878-5136-6867
Opening hours: every day from 7 am – 6 pm
3. Nook
No longer a secret, Nook is probably the most famous rice paddy restaurant in Bali yet still, the prices are very reasonable. Sit down facing the stunning emerald rice paddies and enjoy outstanding services and exquisite food. Whether you are up for a smoothie bowl, a salad, a burger or an Indonesian meal, Nook fulfils your needs! The juices are also heavenly!
Visit: Nook
Address: Jl. Umalas I No.3, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 361 8475625
Opening hours: every day from 8 am – 11 pm
Enjoy dining at Nook with these amazing ricefield views
Everyone loves the food at Nook – it’s super popular!
4. La Casetta
Craving authentic Italian cuisine? Head over to La Casetta in Umalas! Pizzas don’t get better; the pasta is to die for, and doesn’t even get me started about the desserts. Go here once, and you can’t help yourself but come back again and again. Prices are affordable – go there now if you can!
La Casetta
Address: Jualan, Jl. Bumbak Dauh No.172, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung,
Bali
Contact: +62 361 733746
Opening hours: every day from 9 am – 10.30 pm
5. Dedar Bali
Dedar Bali is a hidden gem and quite an extraordinary place to go for dinner (or a scrumptious lunch) and it is an Instagram hotspot, as well, featuring a huge garden surrounded by rice paddy fields. There is a swimming pool, too (bring the kids!), and gazebos are placed on the lawn for a tropical and intimate dining setting. Western and Asian cuisine is on the menu, and Dedar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dedar Bali
Address: Jl. Umalas I No.689x, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 361 6206026
Opening hours: Every day from 7 am to 11 pm
Dedar Cafe Umalas – bring the kids as there is also a pool!!
6. Monsieur Spoon
Probably the most popular place for a traditional French ‘petit dejeuner’ – Monsieur spoon is located in Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud, but there is also one venue in Umalas. One thing is for sure: Monsieur Spoon has the best croissants on the island, but they also serve up delicious food for dinner!
Monsieur Spoon
Address: Jl. Umalas II No.43, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 878-6280-8859
Opening hours: every day from 6.30 am – 9 pm
Monsieur Spoon has the best croissants & freshly made pastries in Bali.
7. Tiflis
Ever wondered what traditional Georgian food tastes like? You can find out at Tiflis. This is a unique restaurant in the Bali dining scene and a must-visit! Homebaked flatbread with homemade cheeses (yes, for real!), minced meat, typical herbs and spices and charismatic as can be; if you are up for some new flavours and Georgian charm – you know where to go!
Visit: Tiflis
Address: Jl. Umalas II No.62, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 822-4735-3555
Opening hours: every day from 8 am – 11 pm
8. O La La Bali – NOW CLOSED
Amazing French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist and friendly services, O La La Bali, will charm you out, and their menu will get you to go ‘Oh La La’ indeed! Buffalo sirloin steak, beef carpaccio, and tartare, all fresh and served up beautifully. O La La is a definite highlight when it comes down to dinner in Umalas, Bali!
O La La
Address: Gg. Carik Jl. Umalas II No.1, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: every day from 11 am – 11 pm
Opening hours: +62 812-3669-6727
In the heart of Umalas, O La La is definitely a great place to take the family for dinner
9. Eko Cafe
Eko Cafe Bali is a coffee and breakfast spot in Umalas. A peaceful location, delightful pancakes and smoothie bowls, savoury omelette, scrambled tofu, good coffee and homebaked sweets; you’ll have to come down here for brekkie once. For lunch, you may have to come back another time, for Eko Cafe serves tuna burgers, zucchini burgers, and beef burgers to cater to everyone’s diet. Also delicious are their spaghetti meatballs and Quinoa salad. Healthy and delicious, what more to wish for?
Eko Cafe Bali
Address: Jl. Bumbak Dauh No.89x, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Contact: +62 812-3770-9989
Opening hours: every day from 7.30 – 7 pm
If you’re staying in a Umalas holiday villa, make sure you visit Eko Cafe!!
10. 7: AM Bakers Club
Fresh croissants, coffee and other freshly baked pastries await you at 7 AM Bakers Club. One of the most popular newly opened cafes, 7 AM is a great place to take the kids for brekkie or lunch.
7 AM Bakers Club
Address: Jl. Bumbak Dauh No.88, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Visit Bakers Club
11. Warung Sundari
Cheap, tasty, local and very casual with lots of big portions make Warung Sundari a hidden gem in the Tegal Cupak area of Umalas. The food is served pre-made in dishes, and you can choose what you want from the window display. Don’t be scared if you think eating local food is dangerous or there’s an issue with Bali Belly because this warungs food is super-safe and hygienic.
Also read: Best places in Seminyak to take the family for a meal under $50
Steven is a die-hard Bali island addict and committed surfie. When he's not writing or taking videos of the latest restaurants or cool places, he's at Echo Beach surfing or riding his scooter around Seminyak, Berawa or Canggu. Steve is part of the Bali Villa Escapes marketing team and has been living in and out of Bali for the last 15 years.
