Canggu was my favorite city in Bali, and the incredible foodie scene had a lot to do with that. As a surfing community, it was no surprise many Canggu restaurants focused on healthy options with locally sourced ingredients. The beach town is packed full of trendy (dare I say hipster?) eateries, and here are my favorites.
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Top 8 Canggu Restaurants
Rosmarina Bottega Italiana
Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.77 // +62 822-3611-1011
I was genuinely surprised to find such amazing, authentic Italian food in an Indonesian beach town. The freshest ingredients, simple plates, classic techniques — this is why Rosmarina is so phenomenal.
One of my favorite dishes was the signature salad. Quinoa and lentils, mixed veggies, and crunchy seeds were drizzled with EVOO to make the perfect light lunch, or, in my case, a huge starter.
When I found out the pasta was made fresh and in-house, I knew I had to try it. It was literally perfect. Generous portions of al dente pasta bathed in your choice of classic sauces.
Nude
Jl. Pantai Berawa // +62-852-3821-4003
When I was first told the menu at Nude featured a large selection of raw food, I was hesitant. But do not fear — not all of their menu is raw. They also make a great burger and have several varieties to choose from.
Make sure to check out the pork belly burger with Asian slaw. I love the charcoal buns they use on their burgers. Don’t be put off by a black bun — it really is delicious.
Bro Resto
34 Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong // +62 813-3966-3654
I luckily stumbled upon this French/Chinese fusion restaurant while looking for lunch one afternoon. The menu is full of interesting options, but I was sold when I saw the steamed dumplings. I’m addicted to dumplings, and these did not disappoint.
I also had the amazing slow-cooked potato ribs. This huge portion of slow-braised Chinese spiced pork ribs were so delicious but also filling. The potatoes, soaked in the broth, were fork tender but full of flavor.
Crate
Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.64 // +62 812-3894-3040
Easily my favorite breakfast spot in town, Crate shouldn’t be missed. The place is packed every morning, and the entire menu looks phenomenal. Many of the choices were healthy options, but you could also find bacon and French toast on the menu. Make sure to check out their freshly made smoothies too.
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Lacalita Bar y Cocina
Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong No.68 // +62 822-4731-2217
No surprise here– I was on a mission to find Mexican food among the Canggu restaurants. Lacalita is the sister restaurant of the wildly popular Lacalaca in Seminyak. The eatery is brightly decorated, and the menu is full of fresh, authentic Mexican dishes.
The menu had a lot of interesting choices, including short rib burgers and beef short ribs, but I was craving tacos when I went. Not pictured: either of the jalapeño infused tequila margaritas I washed these down with.
Milk & Madu
Jalan Pantai Berawa No. 52 // +62-851-0278-1872
I could have easily eaten at Milk & Madu every day. They make leaving difficult with multiple menus throughout the day. The breakfast and lunch menu gives way to an evening menu starting every night at 5 pm.
We started off by snacking on these crostini while we waited for the menu to change.
Our wait was rewarded with this crispy pork belly dish, which did not disappoint.
Macan Cafe
Jl. Raya Pantai Berawa No.14 // +62-812-3800-9970
When the waitress delivered my order at Macan Cafe, I wondered if it I was allowed to declare the first restaurant in town that you try as your favorite. The entire menu looks amazing, and this was seriously the best burger I’d had in forever.
Ruko Cafe
Jl. Pantai Berawa No. 99 // +62 812-3967-3077
Ruko Cafe is situated near the entrance to Berawa Beach. The menu has great brunch items, such as a pulled pork benedict and avocado toast.
The lunch menu featured burgers, wraps and salad bowls. I (wisely) chose to add a side of polenta fries to my chicken burger.
These are my Top 8 Amazing Canggu restaurants – which would you most like to try? Let me know in the comments section below!
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Travel writer and owner of the blog. My work has been featured on Fodors, Eater.com, International Living, and Great Escape Publishing, among many others. My story? Nearly six years ago, I left my job at an Oklahoma City law firm and embarked on a journey around the world. At the time, I thought I would only be gone for 6 months, but the more I traveled, the longer my bucket list became. Flashpacker describes how I travel. Rather than traveling as the normal world wise backpacker and staying in hostel dorms, I prefer a more comfortable experience, and typically stay in private rooms, take Ubers instead of taxis, and now use a suitcase instead of a backpack. Foodie, on the other hand, describes one of the key reasons why I travel. I love to pick a central “base camp” and then explore the surrounding area, really immersing myself in the culture and interacting with the people, and enjoying and exploring the food of an area is an essential part of this experience.
Terrigal Accommodation
Wednesday 25th of October 2017
If you are a vegan.. bali is one of the best place for you! my sister love this place.... this i place has a lot of things to offer!
Nathan
Tuesday 31st of October 2017
For sure- Bali has a ton of vegan options, especially in Ubud!
Anna @ shenANNAgans
Thursday 6th of April 2017
Steamed dumplings.... I could go a giant plate of em. YUM! :) All the food looks incredible tho, the black buns are really becoming popular, had a japanese fusion burger a few months back, real tasty... not at all like you imagine a black bun to taste. Ha!
Nathan
Friday 7th of April 2017
Yes, I've noticed the black buns becoming more popular also! I even saw a sandwich at KFC featured a black bun!
Nisha
Tuesday 21st of March 2017
All the photos of delicious food makes crave for some. I don't eat pork but that Black Super Burger does make a pretty picture.
Vicki Louise
Monday 20th of March 2017
These places all look great! I'm intrigued by the French/Chinese fusion place and I am partial to the black brioche bun every now and then (they've been around in Melbourne for a while) - but I'd probably prefer to have chicken as the protein, I'm not a big fan of pork.
Debra Schroeder
Sunday 19th of March 2017
Great list of restaurants. That quinoa salad at Rosmarina Bottega looks delicious. I’d probably be too full to have an entree. Love that their pasta is made in house. Definitely adding it to my list of places to eat at. I’m not sure I’d like the charcoal bun from Nude. But those muscles from Little Flinders Cafe look good.
Nathan
Sunday 19th of March 2017
I was pretty full after the salad-- it's definitely enough to have as a lunch by itself. It's really light but full of flavor. The charcoal bun is actually really good. It didn't have a funky taste at all.