Lombok Food & Restaurant Recommendations
A Taste of Lombok
Island Flavours, Slow Moments, and Shared Tables. Vibrant Plates, Warm Evenings, and Island Rhythm.
Exploring the local markets of Lombok’s southwest is a beautiful way to experience the island beyond the villa, and to bring a little of that energy back with you. Scattered through nearby villages, these markets are full of life. Stalls overflow with vibrant tropical fruits, freshly picked vegetables, fragrant herbs, spices, and the day’s catch, all set against the hum of daily local life and warm, welcoming smiles.
If you feel like slowing things down, you can wander through, select your own ingredients, and return to the villa to create something simple and nourishing in the fully equipped kitchen. It’s a different kind of indulgence. One that feels grounded, sensory, and quietly connected to place.
Restaurant Recommendations
Dining out in this part of Lombok is a little more adventurous, and all the more memorable for it. Many of the most beautiful restaurants are tucked within boutique resorts or scattered across the smaller Gili islands that dot the archipelago, meaning getting there often involves a short boat ride across calm, turquoise waters. It’s not just a dinner reservation, it’s an experience in itself. The journey, the arrival by sea, and the sense of discovery all add to the occasion, making every meal feel considered, special, and entirely worth the effort.
Nautilus Restaurant
Set right on the beachfront of Gili Asahan, Nautilus Restaurant offers a relaxed, easygoing dining experience where ocean views and sea breezes are part of every meal. The menu leans Italian, with comforting favourites like pasta and pizza, while also catering to a wider palate with Indonesian dishes, fresh seafood, and vegetarian options.
Getting There…
How to get there form Villa?
Location & Details
📍Gili Asahan, Central Sekotong, West Lombok Regency Indonesia
☎️ +62 (0) 813 3960 4779 www.giliasahan.com/nautilus-restaurant @giliasahanecolodge
Sundancer
Description of Sundance
Getting There…
How to get there form Villa?
Location & Details
📍Sekotong, Lombok, NTB, Indonesia
☎️+6281993570523 (Sales)
📩reservations@sundancerlombok.com@sundancerofficial
Sand Restaurant
Set on the tranquil shores of Gili Asahan, Sand Restaurant offers a relaxed, island-style menu blending Mediterranean, international, and Indonesian flavours. Fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and simple, well-executed dishes take centre stage, with plenty of vegetarian and lighter options. It’s effortless, nourishing dining designed to be enjoyed slowly, ideally with ocean views and a sunset in the background.
Getting There…
Reaching Sand Restaurant on Gili Asahan from The Pinnacle is part of the experience, and a beautiful one at that. From the villa in Sekotong, it’s a short drive of around 10–15 minutes to the local harbour (typically Tawun or Lembar area), where a private boat can be arranged. From there, it’s a quick 15–25 minute crossing across calm, turquoise waters to Gili Asahan.
Location & Details
📍 Bleu MATHIS Gili Asahan - Gili Asahan Dusun Labuhan Poh, Batu Putih, Kec. Sekotong, LombokIndonesia
☎️ +62 812-4619-1682 rsv@mathiscollection.com
www.dijiwasanctuaries.com/sand-restaurant @bleumathis
Kokomo
Ko-Ko-Mo offers a refined dining experience grounded in fresh, local produce and thoughtful craftsmanship. Led by a renowned ex-Sydney chef, the menu is inspired by seasonal ingredients from the resort’s own garden and the daily catch of Lombok’s pristine waters. Premium meats are sourced from Australia, while breads, pastries, and desserts are all made in-house.
Getting There…
Gili Gede is easily accessed from southwest Lombok via a short 10–20 minute boat ride from Tembowong harbor.
Location & Details
📍Jl Pantai, Pantai, Pelangan, Lombok, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia ☎️ +62 812-3931-5616 www.kokomogiligede.com/restaurant-bar @KokomoGiliGede