Bali Fine Dining & Tasting Menu Guide 2026: 10 Degustation Restaurants, Price Ranges & How to Book

Bali now has degustation restaurants on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Tatler Best Indonesia 2026, yet prices can differ threefold and the “++” sign adds about 21% to the bill. This guide compares 10 restaurants still operating in 2026: area, menu format, price range and how to book.

10 Degustation Restaurants in Bali 2026

• Locavore NXT (Lodtunduh, Ubud) — “The Source 2.0” menu of about 16 hyper-local courses, Rp2,250,000++; pairings Rp750,000–1,750,000++ (non-alcoholic version available). Dinner Monday–Saturday; book at locavorenxt.com. Google Maps
• Mozaic (Sanggingan, Ubud) — seasonal menu of 6 courses at Rp1,450,000++ or 8 courses at Rp1,800,000++, plus a vegetarian Botanical Menu; wine pairing Rp1,200,000–1,400,000++. Open nightly 6–10pm; book online at mozaic-bali.com. Google Maps
• Syrco BASÈ (Jl. Sri Wedari, Ubud) — from Michelin-starred chef Syrco Bakker; BASÈ Pure around Rp850,000++ and BASÈ Journey Rp1,500,000++, with a vegan menu. KU Culinary Atelier on site serves 11 courses to 12 guests (Rp1,950,000++). Book via syrcobase.com. Google Maps
• Apéritif (Viceroy Bali, Petulu, Ubud) — “Guided by the Moon Cycle” degustation of 5 courses at Rp1,700,000++ or 7 courses at Rp2,100,000++; vegetarian & vegan degustation Rp1,450,000++. Smart-to-formal dress code (no singlets, beachwear or flip-flops). Book at aperitif.com. Google Maps
• Room4Dessert (Sanggingan, Ubud) — dessert-driven tasting menu by Chef Will Goldfarb, around 15 courses; from about Rp890,000 unpaired to Rp1,290,000 paired. Closed Mondays, guests 12 and over; book via its website or official WhatsApp. Google Maps
• Mauri (Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak) — contemporary Puglia-style Italian by Chef Maurizio Bombini; seasonal tasting menu from around Rp980,000++, plus a 5-seat chef’s counter. Book through Chope. Google Maps
• Rumari (Raffles Bali, Jimbaran) — progressive Indonesian cuisine by Chef Gaetan Biesuz; 5–6-course degustation and the Rumari Counter (10-seat omakase, Wednesday–Sunday) from around Rp3,000,000++. Men are encouraged to wear collared shirts; flip-flops are not permitted. Book via SevenRooms. Google Maps
• Cuca (Jimbaran) — creative tapas by Chef Kevin Cherkas; the “Chef Tasting Meal” at Rp960,000++ includes tapas, desserts and “Cuca Brews” drinks. The most affordable option, with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free menus. Book at cucabali.com. Google Maps
• Kayuputi (The St. Regis Bali, Nusa Dua) — beachfront Pan-Asian degustation for lunch and dinner, roughly Rp1,500,000–2,500,000 per person depending on menu and pairing. Smart casual dress code; book via SevenRooms at kayuputibali.com. Google Maps
• Il Ristorante – Niko Romito (Bvlgari Resort Bali, Uluwatu) — 24 clifftop seats; Italian “I Classici” menu and a 7-course degustation, from around Rp2,900,000++. Open nightly from 6pm, reservations required. Google Maps

How to Choose & Hidden Costs

Set your priority: local-ingredient exploration (Locavore NXT, Syrco BASÈ), classic romantic setting (Mozaic, Apéritif), ocean views (Kayuputi, Il Ristorante), or a budget under Rp1,000,000 (Cuca, Mauri, BASÈ Pure).

• The ++ sign means prices exclude service charge and tax, about 21% in total. A Rp1,800,000++ menu becomes roughly Rp2,180,000.
• Pairings can cost almost as much as the food.
• Guarantees & cancellations: some restaurants, such as Apéritif, apply booking guarantees and cancellation policies; read the terms.
• Tipping is optional because a service charge is already added.

Etiquette, Dress Codes & Allergy, Halal and Vegetarian Tips

• Arrive on time and check the dress code: Apéritif and Rumari are the most formal, while Room4Dessert is relaxed as long as you are not barefoot.
• Allergies: mention them when booking. Room4Dessert asks for at least a week’s notice for gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan menus; Apéritif cannot accommodate guests with severe or complex allergies.
• Vegetarian/vegan: Mozaic, Apéritif, Syrco BASÈ and Cuca have dedicated menus; Locavore NXT prepares one on request.
• Halal: degustation restaurants in Bali are generally not halal-certified and may use pork or alcohol in cooking. When booking, ask for a pork-free menu and a non-alcoholic pairing.

Stay Near the Restaurant

A degustation usually lasts 2.5–3 hours or more; after pairings, avoid driving yourself or a 1–2-hour ride home.

• Ubud: five restaurants are spread around Ubud; stay in Sanggingan–Kedewatan for Mozaic and Room4Dessert, at Viceroy Bali for Apéritif, or south of Ubud for Locavore NXT.
• Jimbaran & Uluwatu: Rumari, Cuca and Il Ristorante pair well with a stay in Jimbaran or on the Bukit Peninsula.
• Nusa Dua & Seminyak: Kayuputi for a Nusa Dua base, Mauri for a Seminyak–Petitenget base.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Book well ahead for peak season (July–August and year-end), especially small venues such as Rumari Counter (10 seats) and Il Ristorante (24 seats).
• Use official channels: the restaurant’s website, SevenRooms (Kayuputi, Rumari) or Chope (Mauri).
• Menus and prices change seasonally; check the official website.

Make a degustation dinner the highlight of your trip without a late drive home: compare prices and book a hotel voucher in Ubud, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu or Seminyak through AccessiaPass, close to the table you have chosen.