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

Bali Update Editorial Team

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KOMPAS recently reported that Apéritif Ubud has been cited in the World Culinary Awards 2026 as “Indonesia’s Best Restaurant.”

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

Indonesia’s Best Restaurant 2026

Apéritif Ubud

Indonesia’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2026

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Indonesia Best Beach Restaurant 2026

Toya Beach Bar & Grill @ Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort

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.”

Think The Great Gatsby,

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.

Christmas 2026 at Apéritif Restaurant, Ubud

We recommend including Apéritif Ubud’s special seasonal, highly refined 7-course degustation menu in your Yuletide holiday plans in Bali, served for dinner on Christmas Eve, 24 December, or for lunch and dinner on Christmas Day, 25 December 2026.

This memorable festive experience features the finest ingredients with seasonal touches, taking you on an exceptional culinary journey with each dish. Paired with exquisite beverages, this dining experience celebrates flavor, artistry, seasonal camaraderie, and sophistication.

Christmas Degustation Menu 24 & 25 December 2026

7-Course Degustation Menu

Apéritif Restaurant

Rp. 2.500,000++ per person

(Price is subject to 21% Tax & Service)

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Cocktail & Canapés

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Lapis

Chicken Liver / Soursop / Shallot

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Mushroom Forest

Shimeji / Escabeche / Pumpkin / Hibiscus

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Squid

Pepes / Bumbu Merah / Tomato / Seafood

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Foie Gras

Seared / Apple / Yuzu / Tamarind

Additional Rp 320.000++

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Suckling Pig

Roast / Base genep / Lawar / Jus

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Turkey

Chestnut / Cabbage / Cranberry

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Venison Wellington Kagoshima Wagyu A5

Foie Gras / Rendang / Sweet Potato (60gr-Additional Charge 700,000++ )

(Minimum of Two Guests) Pear / Sesame / Gula Juruh / Jus

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Opu Fish

Woku / Seaweed Crumble / Green Asparagus

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Milk and Honey

Yogurt / Honey / Citrus

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Bûche de Noël – Yule Log

Vanilla / Meringue / Cherry

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Mignardises

Sweet Confections

*Menu Subject to Change

Special Wine Pairing Available

As an additional option priced at Rp. 1,800,000 ++ an exceptional 7-course wine pairing selection featuring premier cru wines from Burgundy, vintage Bordeaux and others:

Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett, Model, Germany, 2020 – Awarded 90 points by Wine Spectator.
Domaine Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, Loire Valley, France, 2025 – Rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast and 90 points by Wine Spectator.
M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut “Occultum Lapidem” – France 2018 – Rated 90 points by Wine Spectator.and 91 points by Tim Atkin.
Terra de Cuque, Priorat, Spain, 2021 – Rated 94 points by Vinous and 93+ points by The Wine Advocate.
Roux Pere et Fils Santenay 1er Cru Burgandy, France 2021 – (For Turkey Selection).
Silver Bell Angeleus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, France 2015 – (For Kagoshima Wagyu A5) – Rated 93 points byJames Suckling.
Shafer TD-09, California, USA 2022 – (For Venison Wellington) – 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdet. – 95 points from Wine Enthusiast and 94 points from James Suckling.
Stag’s Leap Hands of Time, Napa Valley, USA 2020. – (For Opu Fish) – Chardonnay.
Thomas Barton Reserve Sauternes, Bordeaux, France 2023 – Rated 90 by James Suckling.
DOW’S 10 Year Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal 2018