Bali Discovery: Bali’s Apéritif Ubud Restaurant Crowned as “Indonesia’s Best Restaurant” in World Culinary Awards 2026

Sun 01 November 2026

Apéritif Ubud has been named as 'Indonesia’s Best Restaurant' at World Culinary Awards 2026.

​In winning this honor, Apéritif Ubud outperformed other stellar nominees, including Furusato Izakaya, Plataran Dharmawangsa, and Social Garden-Ismaya.

World Culinary Awards™ celebrates and rewards excellence in the culinary industry through our annual awards program. World Culinary Awards™ is the sister event of World Travel Awards™, inaugurated in 1994. Each year, the awards encourage the culinary industry to participate in one of the many available nomination categories. Entrants who pass the verification process and become nominees then undergo a voting process involving the culinary community, industry experts, and invited consumers.

​7th annual World Culinary Awards for Indonesia

Apéritif Ubud won the “Indonesia’s Best Restaurant” category and was also nominated for “Asia’s Best Restaurant 2026.” However, at the Asian level, Waku Ghin from Singapore surpassed Apéritif Ubud and was named the best restaurant in Asia.

​Apéritif Ubud

A blend of European flair and Indonesian touches, Apéritif Ubud offers a unique, relaxed, and luxurious dining experience—one not meant to be rushed or, for that matter, missed by any Bali visitors.

​According to Apéritif Ubud’s website, the restaurant embraces a dining concept that integrates European traditions, specifically the practice of enjoying drinks and light snacks before the main course. As part of their total dining experience, these pre-meal drinks allow guests to step back in time, evoking the glamorous atmosphere of the “Roaring Twenties.”

​Apéritif Ubud frequently collaborates with Michelin-starred chefs to curate exceptional dining experiences available nowhere else in Bali by bringing the essence of Michelin-caliber Cuisine to Ubud.

​A key reason Apéritif Ubud ranks among Bali’s best fine-dining establishments is the strength and variety of its tasting menus. A standout feature of the restaurant is often its desserts, which artfully weave together Indonesian flavors and memories within a modern fine-dining framework.

​For those seeking a luxurious, exclusive dining experience, Apéritif Ubud offers a private dining room. The private dining experience seats a minimum of six guests and requires a minimum spend of Rp 12,000,000 for 6 guests; it can be tailored to any specific culinary preference. The private dining rooms can seat up to 12.

​As in every part of Apéritif Ubud, gourmets and gourmands will enjoy a high-end menu that fuses modern gastronomic techniques with signature Indonesian ingredients and premium produce sourced from around the globe.

​Apéritif Ubud guests consistently enjoy an exclusive experience where Chef Nic and his professional team periodically visit diners to introduce each course. The chef will explain the signature dishes that define Apéritif and offer a true taste of the world of haute cuisine.