Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Ubud

In our guide, we give you the very best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Ubud.

Ubud is the heart of vegan dining in Bali. The town is full of eateries that offer something special. From bold philosophies to creative menus, the options are endless.

The choices can feel a little overwhelming if you’re new to the scene. That’s why we’ve put this guide together. We’ve grouped the best spots into categories, so it’s easy to find what suits your vibe — whether a fine dining experience, a cosy café, global dining, healthy eats, local flavours, or a picturesque setting.

Vegan and Vegetarian Cafés

1. Zest Ubud

Zest Ubud is a vibrant, 100% vegan café with a welcoming community setting. It follows a farm-to-plate concept with fresh, plant-based meals. Most meals are available in gluten-free versions.

Highlights

• Serves all-day breakfast, salads, pizza, sushi, and exotic coffee. The menu is inspired by global flavours.
• Stands out by using native superfoods like moringa, soursop, starfruit, mung bean, jackfruit, cassava, and turmeric to create innovative dishes.
• Presents stunning views of Campuhan Hill.
• Open-air seating.
• Enhances the dining charm with DJ performances and LIVE music.
• Offers an artistic and relaxed vibe.

2. Alchemy

Alchemy is Bali’s first 100% organic vegan restaurant.

Highlights

• Offers a completely plant-based and gluten-free menu with local and international inspirations.
• Features many raw and nutritious dishes on the menu. The restaurant doesn’t cook or heat these meals above 43 degrees Celsius/110 Fahrenheit. The menu also offers gently cooked food options.
• Serves all-day breakfast, salads, medicinal soups, mains, raw vegan ice creams, raw desserts, bars, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, coffee, coolers and tonics.
• Carefully sources fresh, local ingredients ethically from suppliers who follow organic and regenerative practices.
• Uses biodegradable takeaway containers.

3. Sage

Sage is a 100% vegan teetotal restaurant. The staff welcomes you with a touch of tradition, asking you to remove your shoes at the entrance.

Highlights: 

• Features a cosy, peaceful, open-air space surrounded by greenery. The atmosphere reflects Ubud’s natural charm.
• Offers vibrant plant-based delicacies with international flavours and gluten-free options. In the evening, the restaurant focuses on Mexican-inspired dishes.
• Serves:
  • Small plates.
  • Creative and hearty veggie bowls like jackfruit tacos, cauliflower fritas and potato flautas. 
  • Fluffy pancakes and smoothie bowls for breakfast.
• Uses local and organic ingredients, including coffee beans.

4. Sayuri Healing Food

Sayuri Healing Food is a 100% vegan café that specialises in raw and plant-based mains and desserts. 

Highlights: 

• Aims to promote health and wellness. The restaurant is passionate about creating tasty food that heals, energises, and nurtures the body.
• Serves breakfast-all-day dishes, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, kombucha, matcha, and daily specials, including vegan versions of bibimbap, enchiladas, and lasagna. 
• Known for its freshly made desserts.
• Easygoing venue with a bohemian vibe.
• Indoor and outdoor seating.

5. Clear Cafe

Clear Cafe is passionate about healthy eating and conscious living. It offers vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian options.

Highlights: 

• Serves fresh salads, wraps, smoothie bowls, elixirs, delicious desserts, and homemade Kombucha.
• Offers local and international flavours like Mexican, Indian, Middle East, Japanese, and Thai.
• Uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients for every dish.
• Provides a serene vibe with open floors, natural sunlight, greenery, fish ponds, a wooden spiral staircase, and floor seating.
• Has versatile seating options to make diners feel comfortable.

6. The Seeds of Life Cafe

The Seeds of Life Cafe is a 100% raw vegan café and tonic bar.

Highlights: 

• Offers fresh, plant-based, nourishing dishes and a holistic wellness experience. Taoist tonic drinks help reduce stress and improve longevity and vitality.
• Uses fresh ingredients grown on the slopes of an active volcano, picked and delivered every morning. Produce grown in volcanic soil has a richer flavour and better texture because of its mineral content.
• Provides a serene space.

7. Wild Vegan

Wild Vegan is Bali’s first medicinal vegan café. It blends mindful eating with wellness-focused dining. 

Highlights: 

• Serves an array of health-boosting, plant-based dishes. The café prepares meals to delight the senses and nourish the body and soul.
• Offers an extensive range of in-house fermented beverages like Ginger Beer, Mango Passion Fruit Kombucha, Water Kefir, and Tepache.
• Provides medicinal foods that target specific health issues.
• Serves white sugar-free desserts for guilt-free indulgence.
• Provides a relaxing ambience and attentive service.

Vegan Fine Dining in Ubud

1. Apéritif Restaurant

Apéritif Restaurant is an omnivore fine dining restaurant in Ubud that offers dedicated vegan and vegetarian degustation menus.

Highlights: 

• Serves pre-dinner drinks and canapés inspired by European traditions.
• Features seven-course Vegan or vegetarian degustation menus that blend Indonesian and international flavours. The menus include innovative dishes like Mushroom Wellington and the surprise-filled ‘Sensation White’.
• Grows some ingredients in an on-site greenhouse and uses fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes.
• Offers an exclusive wine collection with the assistance of a sommelier.
• Set in a 1920s art deco restaurant with antique chandeliers and Baroque décor.

2. Herbivore by Locavore

Herbivore by Locavore offers exclusive vegetarian tasting menus that showcase local Indonesian ingredients. It redefines Indonesian dining with creativity, sustainability and indulgence.

Highlights: 

• Offers three, five, or seven-course tasting menus. You can choose from BBQ tempe with tamarillo, sambal tuktuk and torrefied Galuh rice. 
• Provides a cosy dining experience with nature-inspired décor.
• Serves rice-based alcoholic beverage pairings, crafted non-alcoholic pairings, an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails.
• Provides a charming setting with beautiful sunset views.
• Serves seasonal specials off the regular menu.

3. Plant Bistro

Plant Bistro is a 100% vegan restaurant with a contemporary setting. It’s a treat for diners who prioritise clean eating and sustainability. 

Highlights: 

• Operated by an Italian chef who has lived in Indonesia for over 12 years.
• Specialises in vegan pastries, croissants, and ice cream.
• Serves:
  • Diverse plant-based dishes like vegan pasta, risotto, and pizza.
  • Local cuisines.
  • Dishes inspired by regional flavours. 

The menu also includes gluten-free options.

• Focuses on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
• Open-air dining space with spectacular jungle views below.

Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants

1. Bella by Sage

Bella by Sage is an innovative 100% vegan Italian restaurant. 

Highlights: 

• Offers a variety of plant-based dishes inspired by traditional Italian cuisine. 
• Serves starters, salads, pasta, pizza, bowls, smoothies and juices, mocktails, whole vegan cakes, and warm beverages. The menu also includes gluten-free options.
• Sources local and organic ingredients.
• Makes most of its dishes by hand and from scratch. This ensures fresh and authentic meals with every order.
• Features a cosy and inviting atmosphere with wooden interiors and a calming vibe.

2. The Elephant

The Elephant is a 100% vegetarian open-air restaurant that offers panoramic views of the Campuhan Ridge and a serene setting.

Highlights: 

• Offers sweet stuff, savouries, salads, kids menu, sides, frappes and juices, desserts, smoothies, specials, cocktails and wine. The menu features gluten-free options.
• Uses fresh, local ingredients, supports small farmers, and balances great taste with sustainability.
• Reflects Ubud vibes in its setting with greenery all around.
• Has versatile seating options — sofa, chair, and bamboo and rattan hanging chairs.
• Has a Cuban-like décor with old pictures, knick-knacks, and a vintage look.

3. Moksa

Moksa is a cosy and homely 100% plant-based restaurant. It celebrates sustainability throughout, from garden-fresh produce to the calm atmosphere.

Highlights

• Led by Chef Made Runatha, an expert in European and Asian cuisine.
• Sources the freshest and the healthiest ingredients.
• Has a permaculture garden with over 60 edible plants. It supplies fresh ingredients for their dishes.
• Serves creative dishes using local ingredients like jackfruit, sweet potato, soursop, cacao, plant-based cheese, coconut, and mushrooms.
• Features earthy, welcoming décor in a spacious 2,500 sqm area surrounded by trees and greenery.

Balinese and Indonesian Options

1. PriMa Warung Pure Vegetarian

PriMa Warung Pure Vegetarian is a budget-friendly eatery within a meditation school. Interestingly, the Balinese woman behind the kitchen is revered as a ‘mama’. She has been delighting diners with her flavourful creations for years.

Highlights: 

• Offers authentic Indonesian vegetarian cuisine.
• Known for its mindful practices, sattvic menu, and pumpkin chocolate cupcakes.
• Serves different variations of flavourful Nasi Campur with nourishing pumpkin soup every day. The menu includes tofu satay, jackfruit nuggets, and veg curry.
• Provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making diners feel at home.

2. Herb Library

Herb Library is a contemporary, healthy dining spot. It offers a plant-based all-day dining menu and sustainably and responsibly sourced fish and chicken options. 

Highlights: 

• Uses local, seasonal, and sustainably grown vegetables to prepare nutritionally balanced Indonesian and international meals.
• Known for preparing freshly made-to-order meals.
• Constantly experiments with local flavours and ingredients.
• Serves breakfast, light bites, side dishes, salads, soups, sandwiches, rice and noodles, sweet things, smoothie bowls, and health drinks.
• Has a serene ambience with open-air seating, surrounded by lush greenery.