Nusantara by Locavore Ubud: Authentic Indonesian Food at Friendly Prices

On Jalan Dewisita in Ubud, the name Locavore has long meant world-class fine dining. But in the same neighbourhood sits its far more relaxed sibling: Nusantara by Locavore — a restaurant celebrating traditional Indonesian cooking from across the archipelago, at prices that still make sense for ordinary travellers.

The Concept: Archipelago Heritage, Locavore Discipline

Nusantara takes regional recipes — rendang, sate lilit, gulai, vegetable dishes and grilled fish — and cooks them with carefully sourced local ingredients and Locavore-level kitchen standards. The format is sharing plates: you order several dishes to share alongside rice, sambal and fresh vegetables. The bigger your group, the better the table.

What to Order

• Rendang — slow-cooked until the spice paste is dense and the meat is tender.
• Satay in several styles, grilled over charcoal and served with sambal or peanut sauce.
• The sambals — a main attraction in themselves; ask the staff about heat levels.
• Local arak & tuak — the bar takes Bali's traditional fermented drinks seriously, including arak-based cocktails.

Prices, Hours and Atmosphere

Expect roughly IDR 150,000–300,000 per person for food, more if you add cocktails. The restaurant generally serves lunch and dinner, roughly from midday into the evening, possibly with an afternoon break — check current hours before you go. The room is warm and timber-heavy, opening onto a Dewisita street busy with pedestrians. In high season (July–August and December), booking is strongly recommended, especially for dinner.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jl. Dewisita, Ubud — View on Google Maps
• Reservations: book through the online form on the official Locavore group website, or walk in outside peak hours. For groups and high season, book several days ahead.
• Instagram: search on Instagram
• Hours: lunch and dinner (approximately midday to evening); confirm via official channels.
• Price range: around IDR 150,000–300,000 per person for food.

A relaxed dinner on Dewisita is best when your bed is a short walk away. Compare rates and book a stay voucher in the Ubud area through AccessiaPass before your dates fill up.