Flores
This sparkling-clean, bare-walled restaurant is filled with travellers out for a taste of local food, but who come back for Martin, the charismatic owner…
Must-see restaurants in Nusa Tenggara
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Flores
This open-sided Indo-Australian affair starts with local coffee, house-made soy milk and freshly baked bread; it progresses to exceptional Indonesian…
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Flores
Don't miss this beachside fish shack. Sit at a tree-shaded table on the sand and order the catch of the day or a soul-stirring ikan kuah assam (tamarind…
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Labuan Bajo
Bajo's best Italian is known for superb thin-crust pizza and fresh pasta. Sit in a stylish, semi-open dining room or air-conditioned cellar with river…
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Gili Air
At this expanded back-lane eatery, one of the finest places to eat in the Gilis, candles flicker atop wooden tables. The menu is short with daily specials…
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Gili Trawangan
Facing Bali's Gunung Agung (which sometimes appears through the haze) and some superb sunsets, Casa Vintage is the best place to enjoy a sundowner on…
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Gili Trawangan
The best traditional warung on Gili T is just a few steps back from the high-priced bustle of the main strip. The nasi campur is fantastic (coconut sambal…
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Gili Trawangan
Distressed wood, gorgeous tiles and abundant foliage combine to give this eye-pleasing restaurant a chic and earthy vibe. The Asian-fusion dishes combine…
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Gili Trawangan
Enjoy classic Indonesian fare reinterpreted as exquisite vegan tapas at this back-lane haven. Gather a group of friends, sit together at one of the low…
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Gili Air
This oh-so-hip health-food restaurant brews its own kombucha, crafts exotic smoothies and cold-brew coffee (or cocktails!) and has lots of flavourful veg,…
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South Lombok
Hopping all day long, this trendy bi-level cafe breathlessly segues from bountiful breakfasts to midday nibbles, healthy dinners and classy evening…
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South Lombok
Kuta's most popular restaurant lives up to its stellar reputation with authentic tastes from around the Mediterranean. Kick things off with a meze platter…
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West Timor
A traditional sweet shop so popular, it exists on both sides of the road to service traffic. It would be rude not to try kue bajongko, a Kupang-specific…
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Sumba
Pause for a photo in front of the bohemian 'dream big, work hard, stay focus' mural before continuing up stairs to this open-air cafe with vintage…
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Senggigi
This wonderful beachside restaurant 2km north of Senggigi has a blissfully secluded setting off the main road, where dining takes place at individual…
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Nusa Tenggara
Set on the sand, framed by mangroves and shaded by palm trees, this is Alor's best spot to while away an afternoon. Order from the blackboard menu: there…
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Gili Meno
Chef Juno became something of a local hero after the 2018 earthquakes when he tirelessly fed the Meno community with all the food he could muster. His…
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Sumba
The best dinner options turn up at dusk: a couple of warungs and half a dozen gas-lit carts at the old wharf grill and fry seafood on the cheap. In the…
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West Timor
This modest and clean diner specialises in succulent se'i babi, the iconic Kupang pork smoked over kesambi wood. But the fun doesn't stop there; try the…
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Kupang
A popular place for authentic Kupang se'i babi. Choose from chopped up meat or ribs, both served with rice and a rich pork soup with red beans. Sate and a…
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Senggigi
This long-standing, beachside Italian kitchen serves a variety of pasta dishes, but is known for its pizza. It offers free transport to and from your…
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Mataram
Fine dining, Mataram-style, in a leafy creekside setting northeast of the centre. Dig into grilled whole snapper, Lombok duck or steamed mahi-mahi and…
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South Lombok
For a restaurant that seems cool and casual, this one has real drive. The vegan, veggie and meaty mains are all prepared with attitude and authority…
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Sumbawa
Don't pass through town without a stop at this excellent bakery on a shady stretch of the main drag. Pause for coffee or a cold drink, and be sure to…
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Labuan Bajo
This inviting spot has something for everyone, including vegans. Staff are trained in the art of sushi, with everything from udon noodles to gyoza made…
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Labuan Bajo
If you have a predilection for local food, seek out this family-run warung with pink and blue walls. There's no English menu, but pictures on posters help…
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Senggigi
An upscale restaurant with beautifully crafted seating and a menu that features Western and Indonesian fusion fare. The cooking is a cut above the local…
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Labuan Bajo
There are plenty of Padang restaurants at the southern end of Jl Soekarno Hatta, but Garuda is our pick. Point-and-order from the stacked window display:…
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Labuan Bajo
Bajo town's most atmospheric dinner spot. Waterfront stalls with hand-painted names are fronted by tables of fresh seafood, with others specialising in…
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Senggigi
Fresh, spicy and authentic Indonesian food is cooked up on demand at this small stall under a tree. The spicy chicken dishes are much loved by…
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Gili Trawangan
Kayu has a lovely array of healthy baked goods, salads, sandwiches, rice bowls and the island's best juices. Savour it in air-con comfort or across the…
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Labuan Bajo
This open-air, double-decker restaurant is a fantastic place to watch the sunset, especially if you nab the table that juts out to the harbour. While both…
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Sumba
Owned by the people behind luxurious glamping resort, Watukaka, this casual club is the only place to eat, grab a beer and even dance for miles around…
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Sumba
This cool, bamboo restaurant serves up wood-fired pizzas, pasta and burgers alongside the usual Indo suspects.
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South Lombok
Perched on a mountaintop 2km west of town on the road to Mawan, this breezy, Mediterranean-themed lounge-restaurant has spectacular vistas of pristine…
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Flores
On the main road beneath an unmarked white canvas gazebo, between the tourist office and Cinnamon Guesthouse, is a smiling lady selling traditional sweets…
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West Timor
The first place in Timor to serve se'i babi (smoked pork) in a rumah makan, and not just to families on special occasions. If you want to see the process,…
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Sumbawa
A beached Sumbawanese boat, its prow pointing to Lakey's famous breaks, has been turned into a breezy, open-sided restaurant that does surprisingly good …
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West Timor
If you’ve been waiting to find a fresh spot to try Padang food, originally hailing from West Sumatra, this is it. Point-and-choose from dishes stacked in…
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Flores
Named after the owner's daughter, Ruteng's best restaurant is all wooden with framed Flores attractions on the walls and gingham table covers. The Indo…
