Pererenan has quietly become one of the best spots for food in Bali. Find hundreds of places to eat, from Mediterranean fine dining to French bakeries and authentic Vietnamese. If you're hungry, here's where to go next.
Mediterranean & European
Woods Pererenan
Address: Jl. Dalem Lingsir No.8
Must-try: Seafood Risotto, Braised Beef Short Ribs
Built entirely from reclaimed Javanese wood without any architect involved. Massive trees grow right through the restaurant, with green sofas curving around them under warm antique chandeliers. The food is just as impressive - Mediterranean flavours made with local ingredients.
Perfect spot for sunny brunches or evening cocktails, with live music three times a week (jazz bands and piano players) plus weekly vinyl sessions. Open daily 8am-11pm.
Bar Vera
Address: Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.84
Must-try: European-style aperitifs, curated wine list
Captures the spirit of those beloved neighborhood spots in Europe where friends gather to eat, sip, and linger. The drink menu pulls inspiration from drinking traditions across Europe, from classic aperitifs to creamy after-dinner coffees. The name comes from Veritas, meaning truthfulness - which you can taste in the honest, flavorful food.
Riviera
Address: Pererenan
Must-try: Mediterranean coastal cuisine
Mediterranean coastal dining that brings those European seaside vibes to Pererenan. The kind of place where you settle in for a long meal with good wine and even better company.
Italian
Arte Canggu
Address: Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.172
Must-try: Jazz night on Tuesdays, Italian classics
The only downside is it's getting hard to sit without making a reservation first, especially on weekend nights - which means they're doing something right. Surrounded by works of local artists with exhibitions featuring Indonesian artists throughout the year. Jazz performances on Tuesday nights add to the atmosphere. They also have a book collection you can borrow and bring home.
Asian
HoiAn
Address: Jl. Padang Linjong, Canggu
Must-try: Authentic Vietnamese dishes, appetizer platter
Housemade, authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a bright, colorful space. Situated on a luscious green rice terrace with top-tier service. Huge menu with a wide variety of dishes means there's always something new to try. Visited this place several times and couldn't get enough.
HOME by Chef Wayan
Address: Pererenan beach village
Must-try: Modern Indonesian café dishes
Modern Indonesian café showcasing what local flavors can do when prepared with care and creativity.
Red Gunpowder
Address: Pererenan
Must-try: Modern Indian restaurant with live sitar and tabla
Dreamy, red-hued modern Indian restaurant. They host Indian Music nights with live sitar and tabla performances 8-10pm on select evenings.
French & Bakeries
7am Bakers Club
Address: Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.164
Must-try: Literally any of their pastries, freshly baked bread
Authentic French bakery with a master baker creating fresh pastries daily. Also happens to be the most comfortable spot with plush leather chairs and AC. They have several branches in both Java and Bali and seriously know what they are doing when it comes to coffee and pastries.
Healthy & Sustainable
Bokashi Pererenan
Address: Pererenan
Must-try: Eco-conscious dishes, organic grocery store
Best restaurant in Pererenan for sustainable dining. Eco-conscious dishes inspired by Japanese and Indonesian heritage. Also features an organic grocery store and tea house with clean, healthy cuisine.
Roots
Address: Pererenan
Must-try: Plant-powered breakfast
All about plant-based eating with a huge breakfast spread that's excellent. Vegans and vegetarians make a beeline for this spot, but even omnivores end up impressed by what's on offer.
Beach Clubs with Food
La Brisa
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Echo Beach
Must-try: Wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood
That rustic wooden design everyone photographs at Echo Beach. The food menu is more extensive than typical beach clubs - wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, healthy bowls. Gets absolutely packed at sunset but the boho-chic aesthetic and beachfront location make it worth planning ahead.
Frozen yoghurt & gelato
MIYO
Address: Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.99
Good to know: Self-serve frozen yoghurt, priced by weight.
A popular stop for a froyo fix, with Greek-yoghurt-based frozen yoghurt and a toppings bar that makes choosing the fun part. Think mini mochi, lychees, chocolate-covered cashews and rotating specials. Fill your cup, make it your own and take it to the till to be weighed. Just remember that those toppings add up in weight as well as flavour.
See MIYO’s latest flavours and toppings ↗
Ettore Gelato
Address: Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.88
Open: Daily, 11am to midnight.
One of those places where going out for ice cream turns into hanging around for a while. Ettore serves Italian gelato with a funky soundtrack, and the evening crowd often spills outside, scoops in hand. A good stop after dinner, or whenever the day calls for gelato and a little people-watching.
Practical Tips for Dining in Pererenan
Reservations: Weekends get busy at Arte, Woods, and most fine dining spots. Book ahead or show up early.
Peak Times: Some restaurants fill up 7-9pm for dinner. Lunch spots get busy 12-2pm. Breakfast places see their rush 8-10am.
Getting Around: Everything's accessible by scooter with street parking available. Some rice field restaurants are tucked away down small roads.
Price Range: Casual spots like Brunch Club run 50k-150k IDR per person. Fine dining like Woods and Arte more like 200k-400k IDR. French bakeries and cafes somewhere in between.
Dietary Options: Almost every restaurant has vegetarian options. Many places offer gluten-free alternatives.
Ambiance Matters: Rice paddy restaurants (HoiAn) offer scenic views. Beach-adjacent spots (La Brisa) give you that coastal feeling. Woods and Bar Vera lean more intimate and romantic.
Which spot sounds good to you?
